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Can anyone tell me basic about root and unlocking LG Optimus G E973?
How to unlock without unlocked code?
Is the word "unlock" and "unlock bootloader" the same?
In order to unlock the phone for free, do we have to root the phone?
Rexkh said:
Hi
Can anyone tell me basic about root and unlocking LG Optimus G E973?
How to unlock without unlocked code?
Is the word "unlock" and "unlock bootloader" the same?
In order to unlock the phone for free, do we have to root the phone?
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please post to Q&A section.
in order : root phone with universal root method (search forum for link)
then use freegee app - play store or link in forum (search)
be happy.
make sure you are on 4.1.2 before doing all this.
If Bootloader is unlocked, Network is unlocked too?
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If Bootloader is unlocked, Network is unlocked too?
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Nope, network unlock can only be achieved by unlock code for this device, and that is completely different from bootloader unlock.
-Root grants you permission control over root directory and allow for apps to have deeper integration with the android system for tweaks and such. Although this may pose a security threat for your device.
-bootloader unlock allows you to flash unsigned ROMs and kernels to your device and also poses a security threat to your device.
-network unlock allows you to use the GSM and/or CDMA network of your device with another carrier different from its original carrier unless your device is factory unlocked.
If all you want is to use your phone with another provider I suggest you stop looking for ways to unlock without code because its not possible and search for a trusted code unlocking service.
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I went to see if my bootloader can be unlocked from the sony website.
I followed the instructions by putting that code into my phone dailer.
Under the section if it says my bootloader can be unlocked, it says no.
Does this mean I CANT use custom roms?
Is there no other way to unlock the bootloader?
You can always unlock the bootloader, it's just a matter if it's free or not. It all goes back to whether you can use fastboot or not ( the tool used to flash kernels). If you bought your phone sim unlocked it more than likely means fastboot is enabled and you can unlock for free through sonys tool and be on your way to flashing custom kernels. If your phone is sim locked or you paid to get the sim unlocked by a code then fastboot will be disabled. So to rephrase: turn your phone off, hold the search button and plug it in to your computer, if the status light goes blue (and you're not on a CDMA one, r800x) then fastboot is enabled and you can unlock for free through sonys utility, otherwise you're going to have to use a pay service like this (~$24):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1322827
And to answer your question, yes and no, while it's not possible to flash ROMs that use a custom kernel like cyanogenmod without an unlocked bootloader you CAN flash stock based ROMs through the recovery made for locked bootloaders.
I have an R800A from Rogers.
The LED doesn't go on at all when I press the search button.
When I goto sony's website, I go into the phone settings, where it says if the bootloader can be unlocked, it says NO.
You mentioned a paid servers. Is unlocking the phone by allowing it on another network the same as unlocking the boot loader?
No, that's sim unlocking. Confusingly a bootloader unlock will actually sim unlock you as well though, the difference between the two is a sim unlock is a code and the bootloader unlock is done through test points. So ya, if you didn't get the blue light your only option for unlocking is a paid service, sorry.
Well actually an unlocked bootloader allows booting of custom(unsigned) kernel images and can be achieved with various means according to the situation.
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Which is what I said in my above post... And the only ways to unlock it are:
- Through sony's online tool if fastboot is enabled and you have an IMEI (sorry CDMAs)
- Or a test point unlock, such as setool2 or omnius, which will enable fastboot
Oh ok sry then, thought u were being general.
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Thanks for the help. I contacted the guy about getting it unlocked.
Hi, everyone, how i can unlock my bootloader? my Phone says "Bootloader unlock allowed:No"
Only via testpoint method (IF your phone doesn't use the new security). But you'll have to pay for this service.
How i unlock the bootloader? I think I have new security ( test with #*#*78.....*) and it say unlock bootloader : no
4onu said:
How i unlock the bootloader? I think I have new security ( test with #*#*78.....*) and it say unlock bootloader : no
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New security usually comes with phones made after 12W14 (you can find this info, removing the battery and looking for it). If it's lower than 12W14, high chances it's old security, so you can use testpoint (in Arc S' case, it's a paid service).
There are some people who does this service in the internet, including some members of XDA. Anyway, you and OP should search in xda/google a bit. All info can be easilly found.
I want to root my Google Nexus 7. I was skimming through the notes on how to do this and the first step is too unlock your tablet. However I ordered my tablet from Amazon it is a Google Nexus 7 2nd without any carriers on it that I can see (Samsung, AT&T, ect). So does this mean my device is already unlocked, is there a way I can check to see if it is unlocked? And finally, if it it unlocked where should I start so I can root the tablet? Any help will be greatly appreciated. I'm sorry if this question has already been answered I did not see it posted. Thanks! :good:
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I want to root my Google Nexus 7. I was skimming through the notes on how to do this and the first step is too unlock your tablet. However I ordered my tablet from Amazon it is a Google Nexus 7 2nd without any carriers on it that I can see (Samsung, AT&T, ect). So does this mean my device is already unlocked, is there a way I can check to see if it is unlocked? And finally, if it it unlocked where should I start so I can root the tablet? Any help will be greatly appreciated. I'm sorry if this question has already been answered I did not see it posted. Thanks! :good:
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Carriers? Like a phone service? Do you haves the LTE version?
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I want to root my Google Nexus 7. I was skimming through the notes on how to do this and the first step is too unlock your tablet. However I ordered my tablet from Amazon it is a Google Nexus 7 2nd without any carriers on it that I can see (Samsung, AT&T, ect). So does this mean my device is already unlocked, is there a way I can check to see if it is unlocked? And finally, if it it unlocked where should I start so I can root the tablet? Any help will be greatly appreciated. I'm sorry if this question has already been answered I did not see it posted. Thanks! :good:
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You're talking about two different "locks". There's the bootloader "lock", and a carrier "lock".
When you buy a phone or tablet or whatever through a carrier such as Verizon or AT&T, most of the time it is "carrier locked", can only be used on that carrier's infrastructure until you "carrier unlock" it, and will usually feature the carrier's name and symbol on the hardware itself. This is not the case with the Nexus 7, it is carrier unlocked, meaning it is bound to no carrier at all.
Then there is the "bootloader lock". Out of the box, your Nexus has a locked bootloader, meaning you cannot flash any unsigned packages/code, which is required if you want to root it. You need to unlock the bootloader so you can flash either some file or binary that grants root access, or a custom ROM that is already rooted. When you're reading guides about rooting and they say to "unlock" it, they mean unlock the bootloader.
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You're talking about two different "locks". There's the bootloader "lock", and a carrier "lock".
When you buy a phone or tablet or whatever through a carrier such as Verizon or AT&T, most of the time it is "carrier locked", can only be used on that carrier's infrastructure until you "carrier unlock" it, and will usually feature the carrier's name and symbol on the hardware itself. This is not the case with the Nexus 7, it is carrier unlocked, meaning it is bound to no carrier at all.
Then there is the "bootloader lock". Out of the box, your Nexus has a locked bootloader, meaning you cannot flash any unsigned packages/code, which is required if you want to root it. You need to unlock the bootloader so you can flash either some file or binary that grants root access, or a custom ROM that is already rooted. When you're reading guides about rooting and they say to "unlock" it, they mean unlock the bootloader.
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Thanks a ton! I understand it now. I appreciate your help!
I am trying to root my phone but I can't get passed enabling the oem lock because it does show up in my developer settings. Is there a way I can root it without enabling that to open the bootloader. I'm very new at this so if anyone can help much appreciated.
Rissa06 said:
I am trying to root my phone but I can't get passed enabling the oem lock because it does show up in my developer settings. Is there a way I can root it without enabling that to open the bootloader. I'm very new at this so if anyone can help much appreciated.
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If it's the U.S. variant, long story short is no.
Samsung has been hard locking bootloaders on U.S. variants for years now and you need to unlock bootloader (OEM Unlock) to flash custom binaries (Magisk/root).
It used to be that there was no way of unlocking bootloaders until recently, but it's a paid service
If you are really interested about unlocking your bootloader and you really want and/or need root, you can check this thread out: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/sampwnd-usa-model-bl-unlock-info-u-u1-w.4201689/
Hi all. I'm thinking about purchasing a oneplus 9 pro, via tmobile. I know traditionally speaking you have to pay off your phone to network unlock, and then request an unlock token from oneplus to be able to root the device. I havent snooped around the forums here much for this device. Is there currently a way to root the phone without having to do all the pre-req crap normally required. Is there a way to unlock bootloader like there was with oneplus 7T via MSM tool or similar? I don't perticularly care about SIM unlock, just bootloader. Thanks!
Hi, you have to sim unlock inorder to bootloader unlock
Here's a lot of info for starters:
How To: Unlock the T-Mobile Bootloader
Hello all, this is a quick and simple guide to unlocking your T-Mobile locked bootloader. Just a reminder: unlocking the bootloader will wipe your data. The instructions here will apply to all T-Mobile OnePlus devices. Unlock your SIM. Some...
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Convert your T-Mobile (LE2127) to EU via MSM, No unlock.bin needed!
*** Use this at your very own risk. *** You will lose all data *** Backup your working modemst1/2 and persist. If you lose these for any reason, it's unique to your device and not recoverable if you didn't back up (via MSM or other people). ***...
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OnePlus phones are easy to root as compared to a few other brands. And since there is a flash tool available for OnePlus phones, you can take risks for rooting your phone. You can use the flash tool to fix your phone in case of any issue. Rooting is not an easy task, but Magisk app makes it easier if you follow the correct steps. But you cannot directly root your phone by default. So first we will share how to unlock bootloader of OnePlus 9 (Pro).
Anyone know any other super kind developers to help with unlocking my OnePlus 9 pro (tmo) ?
As mobbdeep is no longer taking requests it appears
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Anyone know any other super kind developers to help with unlocking my OnePlus 9 pro (tmo) ?
As mobbdeep is no longer taking requests it appears
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If all you want to do is root/ROM your phone, then you don't need to "unlock your phone". You just need to "unlock your bootloader" which is something different and not hard.
My phone is still SIM-locked but I have rooted it and installed Havoc OS ROM.
To unlock the bootloader, this app should do the trick.
One+_TooL with Grayed out Oem_Unlock (Bootloader Unlock) enabler & Engineer Decrypt
Here is my latest version of My Oneplus Tool . This tool can do almost everything for you. I have added a method to switch the Oem_Unlock switch on Sim locked devices. It will ungray the switch so you can flip it and bootloader unlock. It still...
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So when I run the unlock bootloader option it just says waiting for device.
What am I missing?
Thank you
Did you reboot your phone to bootloader?
I believe I'm missing the appropriate drivers on my PC. Got stuck on 'waiting for device' ..