I just bought a used HTC ONE that was already updated to 4.3. I understand that the bootloader is locked but can I still root it and install custom ROMs? If yes, can anyone suggest a simple tool or method for rooting? I am not very tecchie but I am good at following instructions Thanks in advance.
Wendemixda said:
I just bought a used HTC ONE that was already updated to 4.3. I understand that the bootloader is locked but can I still root it and install custom ROMs? If yes, can anyone suggest a simple tool or method for rooting? I am not very tecchie but I am good at following instructions Thanks in advance.
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Nope unfortunately you can't do anything at all yet.
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Hi Everyone,
Hoping someone can help me with this one. Okay long term, I want to unlock my bootloader, but I've just got my phone set up exactly how I want it. I was hoping to run a backup, so then I can unlock bootloader and restore - but I need root to do it. From what I can see, in order to get root, I need to unlock the bootloader. I'm seeing a very vicious cycle here.
Does anyone have any suggestions of how I can at least get root without wiping my phone? Or some way of backing up without root?
Thanks all!
There is a method to backup via adb.
BenPope said:
There is a method to backup via adb.
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Follow guide in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1581653 it works perfectly
liberator72 said:
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Follow guide in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1581653 it works perfectly
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Fantasic, thank you both for that I'll give it a shot when I get home!
Thank you!
Need root method for Stock ICS 4.0.4 on LG Nitro
Thanks in advance for any help. I am new to this forum and I novice when it comes to the Android OS.
I updated my LG Nitro to ICS 4.0.4 yesterday, July 31st, 2012.
I had a feeling I wasn't going to be able to keep my root and I was right. I no longer have root privileges and none of the previous methods I used to root 2.3.2 are working.
I have scoured the internet looking for a way to root ICS 4.0.4 with absolutely no luck.
I am looking for a working method to root the new update to the LG Nitro, ICS 4.0.4.
Any help would be greatly appreciated; however, please keep in mind that I catch onto things quick but I am not an expert by any means as far as the Android OS goes. I am used to the one click methods to rooting.
PLEASE HELP ME IF YOU CAN. I REALLY NEED TO ROOT THIS PHONE TO USE MY APPS. ANYWAY I CAN ROOT THIS AND KEEP ICS WOULD BE GREAT!!!!
One working method is to flash v18f, root it and then flash v20c with some scripts
Is there a tutorial?
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One working method is to flash v18f, root it and then flash v20c with some scripts
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I appreciate the response.
I sort of understand what you are saying. Is there a tutorial on this? Like I said I am a novice when it comes to the Android OS and tutorials are my life savers.
Thanks!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29592745&postcount=79
Wish me luck...
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29592745&postcount=79
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I will try and hope this works! Thanks alot!!!!!!!!!!!!
-ReaL- said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29592745&postcount=79
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Thanks.
kisshela said:
Thanks.
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Any luck with this method. Anyone working on a one click method after the official ICS update by any chance?
zapper_master said:
Any luck with this method. Anyone working on a one click method after the official ICS update by any chance?
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I could get it rooted with the scripts posted in the Guide rooted v20c thread.
Thanks brianlili!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29592745&postcount=79
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Okay I know the 1st post asked for root for the offical ICS version, but i don't know if there has been more updates since then, I just got a Nitro HD today. So will this method work to get permanent root for a band new out of the box software version LG-P930-v20c-June-25-2012???
I am not a noobie but I am use to rooting HTC phones and I just want to be sure this will work for software version v20c.
Thanks in advance and i would really appreciate if someone can tell me if this method is safe.
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Okay I know the 1st post asked for root for the offical ICS version, but i don't know if there has been more updates since then, I just got a Nitro HD today. So will this method work to get permanent root for a band new out of the box software version LG-P930-v20c-June-25-2012???
I am not a noobie but I am use to rooting HTC phones and I just want to be sure this will work for software version v20c.
Thanks in advance and i would really appreciate if someone can tell me if this method is safe.
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Yes, that method is safe and is the only currently known way to root the v20c version. However, even with root, you will not be able to install CWM. If you only want root, go ahead and follow those instructions.
If you are interested in installing custom ROMs, you must downgrade to a Gingerbread ROM (i.e., follow the unbricking guide).
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Yes, that method is safe and is the only currently known way to root the v20c version. However, even with root, you will not be able to install CWM. If you only want root, go ahead and follow those instructions.
If you are interested in installing custom ROMs, you must downgrade to a Gingerbread ROM (i.e., follow the unbricking guide).
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OK I want customs roms and CWM recovery so i will follow Machzelet's unbrinking guide and hopefully this isnt too complicated. Thanks for your help.
Hi,
Just wondering how to boot a 100% stock z1c into recovery? Does the bootloader need to be unlocked? Some instructions said to press volume up or down a few times when the notification light comes on, but the light doesn't turn on.
Sorry for the newbie question...
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There is no stock recovery. You can install a custom recovery (e.g. CWM, TWRP, etc.) without unlocking the bootloader. There are a few tutorials on the forum.
That explains it! Thanks Chief.
It looks like unlocking the bootloader then installing Cwm is the easiest way to go. I'm not interested in Drm.
rkelsen said:
That explains it! Thanks Chief.
It looks like unlocking the bootloader then installing Cwm is the easiest way to go. I'm not interested in Drm.
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Keep in mind DRM keys = warranty. Your last sentence also means "I'm not interested in warranty"
Yeah, I'm tinkering with it. I thought that much was obvious!
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There is no stock recovery. You can install a custom recovery (e.g. CWM, TWRP, etc.) without unlocking the bootloader. There are a few tutorials on the forum.
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Hi zxz
Could you please tell me where the tutorials are? I'm unable to find them
Thanks a lot:good:
droople said:
Hi zxz
Could you please tell me where the tutorials are? I'm unable to find them
Thanks a lot:good:
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As far as I understand you have to root your device first to install a recovery - i might be wrong though
Try here for a foolproof rooting method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784900
In the "What you can do next" section there is a link to NUTs dualrecovery - works like a charm and is reaally easy to install.
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As far as I understand you have to root your device first to install a recovery - i might be wrong though
Try here for a foolproof rooting method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784900
In the "What you can do next" section there is a link to NUTs dualrecovery - works like a charm and is reaally easy to install.
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Thank you xCJ999,
I'm just wondering that if it possible for me to install only one CWM recovery without unlocking the bootloader?
Cheers
droople said:
Thank you xCJ999,
I'm just wondering that if it possible for me to install only one CWM recovery without unlocking the bootloader?
Cheers
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uhm, not sure I understand what you want ... cwm recovery without twrp? what would be the downside of being able to choose between 2 recoveries?
You can install dualrecovery without unlocking your bootloader and get both philz & twrp. There is a link for installing cwm:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2620794
But for that one you need to unlock your Bootloader.
the recovery wont get installed if bootloader is locked...ps:most of the xperia devices
Hello There,
I have a HTC One m8 and I'm considering Rooting it and installing a custom ROM.
Since I tried rooting once, and it somehow stopped me from getting OTA updates.
I'm a noob when it comes to that kind of stuff, I read lots of articles on how to do it, but I still couldn't manage. So I'll probably need a step by step guide
My phone is a Canadian unlocked Bell phone (From Canada) and running android lollipop 5.0.1.
Any suggestions?
Thanks a Million!
Cancelprocess
to install a ROM you don't need to be rooted, you just need to have your bootloader unlocked and then install a custom recovery such as TWRP that will allow you to flash a ROM.
xs101 said:
to install a ROM you don't need to be rooted, you just need to have your bootloader unlocked and then install a custom recovery such as TWRP that will allow you to flash a ROM.
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Yes, but any mods or tweaks available in that ROM will probably need root access. As long as it is a near stock ROM there shouldn't be any problems.
Thanks Guys!
But if I install a custom recovery, will I still be able to install OTA updates?
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Thanks Guys!
But if I install a custom recovery, will I still be able to install OTA updates?
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No. But you can always flash the stock recovery back to get OTAs when your carrier updates.
Or you could just flash the firmware manually of course.
Any idea where i can find those?
I'm using a Bell HTC one m8, I never found a stock recovery for my phone.
Thanks again!
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Any idea where i can find those?
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By looking at the "sticky" threads at the top of the General M8 forum section. For that matter, start reading up on the threads linked in the Index thread (found in the same place) as well as the FAQ sticky at the top of this Q&A forum section.
Read read read, learn and understand. That will be much more benefit to you than someone leading you by the hand step-by-step.
It seems that the Nougat and Marshmallow are the same procedures. The reason why I have made this post is, why didn't anyone here say that it is no different than the Marshmallow procedure?!
So far, everything is working without any complain!
Network is fine. Did I forget something that I should check if it's working or not?
Why should it be mentioned it isn't changed. It's actually only important when things DO change ! No news......no change. Simple as that. And if you do a xda search there will very likely be a post which will mention there are no changes regarding unlocking the bootloader, even sunshine to S-Off the device is still working the same.
Don't expect to be spoonfed but do some good old fashioned research. Checking the HTC dev site and the procedures there to unlock the bootloader hasn't changed either. Even their whole website layout hasn't changed.
But if something hasn't changed in the future we will put a reminder up to tell you
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how do you root nougat HTC 10?
riz157 said:
how do you root nougat HTC 10?
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The same as MM. Unlock the bootloader, flash TWRP and flash Superuser.zip (root access)
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The same as MM. Unlock the bootloader, flash TWRP and flash Superuser.zip (root access)
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Thanks could you provide link to correct superuser and flash via twrp pls?
I tried one file and got stuck in bootloop, fortunately I had backup so restored that.
riz157 said:
Thanks could you provide link to correct superuser and flash via twrp pls?
I tried one file and got stuck in bootloop, fortunately I had backup so restored that.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/2014-09-02-supersu-v2-05-t2868133
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/2014-09-02-supersu-v2-05-t2868133
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Thanks finally do I need s-off to flash custom ROM?
riz157 said:
Thanks finally do I need s-off to flash custom ROM?
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No that's not mandatory.
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No that's not mandatory.
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thanks for your help, i've decided not to root but just flashed custom rom. I was informed i don't need root to flash custom roms, just waiting for it boot up!
riz157 said:
thanks for your help, i've decided not to root but just flashed custom rom. I was informed i don't need root to flash custom roms, just waiting for it boot up!
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Indeed. Pretty much all the custom roms comes with root access.
Enjoy