Hi,
I've just got the latest update. I'm on a rooted stock rom with unlocked bootloader and TWRP. I know I have to return to stock recovery before updating, but do I need to relock?
If not, will I still have root after updating? will the bootloader stay unlocked?
Thanks!
Yes bootloader can stay unlocked and will be unlocked after the update, root will be automatically be removed. You can reroot afterwards
Thanks for your quick reply.
I've also noticed something wierd with my keyboards (stock and swiftkey3) - When pressing '7' through the digit keyboard or longpress, in some apps the app crashes and restarts. can't punch in a password for my health care!
any ideas?
If you are on stock rom....no don't have an idea at the moment
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I recently purchased a R800 from someone on Craigslist. The phone is already rooted, permanantly I think since it is rooted after doing a factory restore. It is not sim locked, I believe its factory unlocked.
I tried to do the OTA update, which downloads, but fails to install. It appears to get about 3/4 of the way done, reboots and gives me an "update failed" message.
I wanted to unlock the boot loader, I got the unlock key from SE. I must of tried 10 times to get the phone to boot into fastboot mode, it NEVER does it. It simply boots up normally. I even got an app that makes it easy to reboot into restore or fastboot modes (just click an option and it reboots), however just like before the phone simply reboots normally. I even did a factory restore prior to trying the update... no go.
Should I try to remove the root access? Is this what is giving me all the problems. I was able to successfully install root explorer and titanium backup and both of those programs worked fine.
R800i, Android 2.3.3, Kernel 2.6.32.9-perf [email protected] #1, Build number 3.0.1.A.0.145
Edit: Title should be "Can not OTA or enter fastboot mode, root problems?"
Is your phone sim locked? Sim locked phones need to be unlocked before able to unlock bootloader or fast load. After you unlock bootloader make sure you never ota update.
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Your phone has a locked bootloader and a factory lockout on fastboot.
Best advice to you is flash the r800a world generic 2.3.2 root it with gingerbreak then ota update. Use a program called wontanserver as its super easy.
Dont get anyone to remove your factory locks on fastboot until you read tons of threads on these fourms from the last couple months.
Ok, lets see....
Deoxlar said:
"Is your phone sim locked? Sim locked phones need to be unlocked before able to unlock bootloader or fast load. After you unlock bootloader make sure you never ota update."
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My phone is the R800a. It was my understanding that this phone was never locked (factory unlocked). It came in an official Sony Ericsson box and has no carrier branding on it what-so-ever. It was not purchased through a carrier. It does have a weird stock data APN called "Telekila"?!?!?
sdlaurin said:
"Your phone has a locked bootloader and a factory lockout on fastboot.
Best advice to you is flash the r800a world generic 2.3.2 root it with gingerbreak then ota update. Use a program called wontanserver as its super easy.
Dont get anyone to remove your factory locks on fastboot until you read tons of threads on these fourms from the last couple months."
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Doesn't wontonserver require credits to run? How expensive does this get?
I didn't know the phone could have a factory lock on the bootloader. I did go to the SE website where you get the unlock key and it was successful in giving me a key... Well I shouldn't exactly say "successful", it did give me a key code to use if and when I can unlock the bootloader, weather or not that code is actually legit remains to be seen. I'm a bit skeptical now since you said the phone is bootloader locked from the factory. I though SE was allowing their phones to be unlocked. I recently unlocked my Motorola Atrix and was expecting to do the same with this phone.
Thank you guys for the advice. I love this phone so far but I can't wait to get a custom rom on it
It uses credits but they are free.
There are currently 2 gentlemen on these forums that can remove your fastboot locks and unlock your bootloader.
Have a look for thier threads on this matter
I would like to have this done now, so gentlemen, whomever is able to do this please message me and we can work something out. Im dieing to get a new rom on this awesome phone/game console.
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If you need help with unlocking your phone contact Alejandrissimo he does Unlocks
I flashed the r800a world generic 2.3.2 rooted it with gingerbreak then ota updated.I get the same thing as DMpire , reboots and gives me an "update failed" message.
Is this because I removed some of the stock apps that came on the phone after it was rooted? Anyone know about this?
Does it matter if the SD card is mounted or not?
Removing stock apps then trying to ota isnt going to happen. Reflash, root, ota, then remove your stock apps
Is there any easy way to do this? can I reflash it as it has a locked bootloader, or do I have to get the bootloader unlocked?
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I would like to have this done now, so gentlemen, whomever is able to do this please message me and we can work something out. Im dieing to get a new rom on this awesome phone/game console.
Sent from my R800i using xda premium
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Christian6809 said:
Is there any easy way to do this? can I reflash it as it has a locked bootloader, or do I have to get the bootloader unlocked?
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I noticed OnePlus 3 does NOT allow user to have fully working phone when one re-lock bootloader with customised recovery or modified ROM. I would only assume there is security feature put in and checking the integrety of the ROM during boot. Did OxygenOS get digitally signed? Does this mean we don't have any method to root the OxygenOS and yet keep bootloader locked?
The reason I like to keep bootloader locked is becuase it's much more secure, otherwise, anyone can took the phone reflesh the recovery and have full access to my contents. Once they are done, they can simply swap it back without me notice anything.
I have done this with Nexus 5.
Any ideas for achieve below as end result?
* bootloader locked, running OxygenOS, and have SuperSU installed
* bootloader locked, running any ROM, and have phone rooted
Thanks
You could try to root your phone with KingRoot, which allows having your device rooted without a Custom Recovery or unlocked device.
Do we know what method is KingRoot using for this?
Hi, I recently unlocked bootloader, than flashed a kernel which gave me root also, and then installed some apps than need root.
Since I unlocked the bootlader, every time I turn on the watch, a waring error appears and booting time has largely increased.
1) If if follow the same procedure to unlock, is it possible in the menu to lock it again?
2) If n.1 is possible... is it safe with a watch rooted and a custom kernel? Or do I brick something?
3) Will root and kernel still work if I lock again the watch?
Thanks
titomax82 said:
Hi, I recently unlocked bootloader, than flashed a kernel which gave me root also, and then installed some apps than need root.
Since I unlocked the bootlader, every time I turn on the watch, a waring error appears and booting time has largely increased.
1) If if follow the same procedure to unlock, is it possible in the menu to lock it again?
2) If n.1 is possible... is it safe with a watch rooted and a custom kernel? Or do I brick something?
3) Will root and kernel still work if I lock again the watch?
Thanks
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It's completely safe. If the watch runs properly before lock, it will run properly after lock. The only thing that will change is your ability to flash unsigned images using fastboot. Keep in mind though that it will automatically factory reset if you choose to unlock it again.
Lock it using the command fastboot oem lock
If it will reset, this won't realize what I need. Thanks for this useful advise!
Hi,
I have question so my phone has an unlocked bootloader and is rooted, recently I got the notification for the pie update to Android 9. My question now can I still update without problems or should I unroot and lock my bootloader again?
Do not ever relock your bootloader. Unless you were planning on selling it.
So the update will be no problem? But won't it be noticed in the update process and cause problems?
jizang said:
So the update will be no problem? But won't it be noticed in the update process and cause problems?
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The bootloader being unlocked had nothing to do with updating. But root might , I'm not sure I don't take OTA updates. Magisk Is a systemless root so it may work fine , I haven't ever tried.
The unlocked bootloader is fine. Worst case scenario you lose your root and have to reroot your phone, which is easy to do. I upgraded from 8 to 9 without issue with an unlocked bootloader, all I had to do was reroot the phone
Hi,
Long story short:
is it possible to install customROM without root and to (re)lock the bootloader, and are there experiences with a similar situation where Apps check for closed bootloader and root (and stop working if detected)?
=> Goal: activate WiFi-Calling as my provider tuned down 2G-transmitpower due to the 5G-advances (without having enough 3G-coverage to make calls on UMTS-net)... BUT: I'm using two banks; one uses a PhotoTAN-App, that stops working if it detects an open Bootloader, the other Bank-App checks for Root & open Bootloader, and likewise stops working if detected. I have no idea about the PhotoTAN and Magisk, but the 2nd bank confirmed they checked rooted devices with Magisk, and that it does not work with it....
Thus, if I go for a CustomROM, I need to be sure that I can run it unrooted and with a locked bootloader....
Is there a way to install a CustomROM on the 5X with (re)locked bootloader and without root?
(or, if not possible: is there a way I can activate WiFi-Calling on StockROM if said one does not have the Carrier-Entitlements?)
Thanks for the help
@theunlucky: you don't need root to flash a custom ROM, only an unlocked bootloader. IMO you can lock it after flashing ROM.
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@theunlucky: you don't need root to flash a custom ROM, only an unlocked bootloader. IMO you can lock it after flashing ROM.
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Are you sure about locking the bootloader after flashing a CustomROM? I've read several threads now, and it seems a locked BL only works with StockROM?
Not sure, therefore IMO IMO a locked BL prevents flashing CustomROM, not running. Try. If it doesn't work, you unlock BL again (triggers factory reset). In the worst case you've to flash latest firmware for a clean base..