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So i am a complete noob when it comes to unlocking phones ....and i just bought a galaxy nexus from the play store .....with android 4.04 .....
MY question is how can i go and root the phone and unlock the bootloader....i tried searching on xda....ill be glad if someone can link me to the correct tutorial....or can provide a step by step process.......also i dont think i quite get what is unlocking the bootloader??? can someone explain that too
Also once i root...is thr a sure shot method to go back to stock.....cause if i need to send the phone back.......can..i.....or am i stuck without warranty ??
Thanks for answering all these questions
trooper1414 said:
So i am a complete noob when it comes to unlocking phones ....and i just bought a galaxy nexus from the play store .....with android 4.04 .....
MY question is how can i go and root the phone and unlock the bootloader....i tried searching on xda....ill be glad if someone can link me to the correct tutorial....or can provide a step by step process.......also i dont think i quite get what is unlocking the bootloader??? can someone explain that too
Also once i root...is thr a sure shot method to go back to stock.....cause if i need to send the phone back.......can..i.....or am i stuck without warranty ??
Thanks for answering all these questions
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Read this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1392310 .
Here you find everything about unlocking, rooting and returning to stock.
gee2012 said:
Read this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1392310 .
Here you find everything about unlocking, rooting and returning to stock.
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i tried doing this...but after i install the drivers...it wont detect my device...on the computer ((
trooper1414 said:
i tried doing this...but after i install the drivers...it wont detect my device...on the computer ((
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Reboot you computer, that often helps
Do it manually. And you dont need root to unlock.
Sent from my i9250
Hi all, I'm a newbie with HTC devices. I've just bought an HOX and I want to root it to move a file to make the battery last longer, and then to disable soft touch lights that always stay ON ( even with screen off ). Which guide can I use to root it without unlocking the bootloader ? If there's not, can I unlock the bootloader in an unofficial way ? I don't want to lose the warranty. Thank u all.
You cannot.
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You cannot.
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Really ? WTF!!! It's normal that soft keys's lights are always ON ? Even when the screen is OFF ? Lights are OFF only when the phone is switched off...
How can I disable lights without root ? I read some tricks but didn't work for me
No, that's not normal.
I meant you cannot root it without going through htcdev process.
Before you unlock the phone, make sure it's fault free firstly. Get those soft lights fixed.
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Hi all, I'm a newbie with HTC devices. I've just bought an HOX and I want to root it to move a file to make the battery last longer, and then to disable soft touch lights that always stay ON ( even with screen off ). Which guide can I use to root it without unlocking the bootloader ? If there's not, can I unlock the bootloader in an unofficial way ? I don't want to lose the warranty. Thank u all.
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Dude, you can't root without unlocking the bootloader (-:
Thank u all !
the htc warranty center in my country is very disappointing .. I have heard of many phones brought in for service and back with other more serious defects. So I would avoid to bring it there. I read around on the forum a way to get the temporary root, which disappears after restarting the phone. Could you kindly link me the guide? I would like to do an experiment and see if I can turn off these damn led of soft touch buttons with root.
hello.. i was rooted with clockwork recovery , and i flashed the stock one to update to jellybean. Now the superSU app is still there but the apps have no root privilages.What sould I do now? Thanx for your help
geomad said:
hello.. i was rooted with clockwork recovery , and i flashed the stock one to update to jellybean. Now the superSU app is still there but the apps have no root privilages.What sould I do now? Thanx for your help
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You should open another topic to talk about different issues. Thank u
I know... but I guess I sould be able to find this easly with the search button .. but I couldn't... so I am trying to keep a low profile, and get a random answer. I've done this before i just cant remember how...
Hey guys ,
This is my first post and I was directed here as the experts will be around . I need your help guys to upgrade my phone Galaxy nexus . I have never did any thing on it . It has the following information that might help you guys to help me
Android version 4.0.4
Kernel version 3.0.8-gda6252b
build number imm76k.i9250jple1
I saw some phones that are rooted and have this wonderful images of Roms . I need to try them but I don't know how
I have downloaded the toolkit program but I dont know what ROM shall I select ?? which one is the best ?
Please guys , teach me how and let me start his journey with you
waiting your heeeeeeelp
start here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1812959
recs for a n00b
Since you've never rooted or used a custom ROM before I suggest starting with either mROM or MMuzzy's ROMs. They are close to stock but will get you to Android version 4.2.1
mROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1763823
MMuzzy: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762846
Remember to MAKE A NANDROID. After you use the toolkit to unlock, root, etc. boot into recovery and MAKE A BACKUP. Also, when you root/unlock it factory resets your phone, so anything not on the SD card that you want to keep, backup to your computer.
This is the thread which completely helped when I was new to rooting and all this stuff. No further help was needed. The methods are very well explained here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1828635
Thanks guys for your active response ..
I followed every step until I plug my mobile in the fast mode , my computer asks me for drivers .!!!
I have tried to ignore it and I continued the step to flush the ROM , but finally it gives me a message as " Waiting for your Device " >>
Guys ..any idea ??
eye_shy said:
Thanks guys for your active response ..
I followed every step until I plug my mobile in the fast mode , my computer asks me for drivers .!!!
I have tried to ignore it and I continued the step to flush the ROM , but finally it gives me a message as " Waiting for your Device " >>
Guys ..any idea ??
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It's telling you exactly what the problem is. Install the drivers.
063_XOBX said:
It's telling you exactly what the problem is. Install the drivers.
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From where I can get these drivers ???
I'm glad you're using fastboot.
Search for naked drivers.
Or use the guide in my Sig or stickied at the top of this forum.
Sorry, at work on mobile. No time to link.
Thanks guys ,
I have tried to use the toolkit software to get the drivers !! and I managed but still wont't work .
Q : Is it possible to install a ROM if the phone is locked ??
bcz i didn't unlocked yet ??
eye_shy said:
Thanks guys ,
I have tried to use the toolkit software to get the drivers !! and I managed but still wont't work .
Q : Is it possible to install a ROM if the phone is locked ??
bcz i didn't unlocked yet ??
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No. Need custom recovery and an unlocked phone to install the recovery.
eye_shy said:
Thanks guys ,
I have tried to use the toolkit software to get the drivers !! and I managed but still wont't work .
Q : Is it possible to install a ROM if the phone is locked ??
bcz i didn't unlocked yet ??
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1. use these drivers.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1379875
2. no you need custom recovery and unlcoked bootloader to flash roms
3. read one of these threads to understand more about rooting, and flashing roms so you dont mess up your phone
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1812959
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1828635
To the OP, use the search function (or Google) - it's all out there!!
To everyone else, don't spoon feed them - let them learn it for themselves. It's better, and more rewarding, then being told everything
EddyOS said:
To everyone else, don't spoon feed them - let them learn it for themselves. It's better, and more rewarding, then being told everything
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agreed..
Dont rush the root
efrant and jubakuba have both written guides. I suggest not using the tool kit until you know how to use adb/fastboot.
eye_shy said:
Thanks guys for your active response ..
I followed every step until I plug my mobile in the fast mode , my computer asks me for drivers .!!!
I have tried to ignore it and I continued the step to flush the ROM , but finally it gives me a message as " Waiting for your Device " >>
Guys ..any idea ??
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Don't ignore what your compter says....
Go to the samsung site and download/install the driver http://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/SCH-I515MSAVZW
guys ,
I'm almost there , I have unlocked my phone ,get the drivers , moved the ROM into my memory , but when I go the the recovery mode to select the ROM and do the following as was request by obe memeber ..
wipe data / factory reset
wipe cache partitoin
install zip from sdcard
choose zip from sdcard
The recovery mode wont complete , it shows one robot with red exclamation mark . Then after few minutes , it got restarted .
What's wrong ??
You've not flashed CWM yet...seriously, read the guides properly
EddyOS said:
seriously, read the guides properly
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this^
seriously, read the guides properly
guys ,,, slow down on me a bit ... I told ya I'm new and I'm seeking your help
we are all in here to share the knowledge we have !!
eye_shy said:
seriously, read the guides properly
guys ,,, slow down on me a bit ... I told ya I'm new and I'm seeking your help
we are all in here to share the knowledge we have !!
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That's what we're doing. You need to read the guides. Not skim. Read.
hey guys...
i was trying to root my 4.3 note 2 N7100 by using philz CWM recovery thru odin but was unsuccesfull, then i thought of downgrading my OTA 4.3 firmware back to 4.1.2 and it didnt get thru.
After so many tries my phone is not rebooting nor i can go to download mode.
iam getting the message " Firmware upgraded encountered an issue. please select recovery mode in Kies and try again "
Plz help.....
i can connct it to KIES aswell..its asking me someking of recovery passwors, which iam not aware of.
Waiting for you guys to reply.
Cheers.
Praveen
ok i have got it...had to serach a lot for it to work. MAde it finally !
Share your solution here. Will help others.
How ?
prav82 said:
ok i have got it...had to serach a lot for it to work. MAde it finally !
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How did ou get it to work again ?? I am a noob and am very interested in this..!!
[email protected] said:
How did ou get it to work again ?? I am a noob and am very interested in this..!!
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The member you're asking the question too isn't very active on XDA (22 posts after 1,5 year membership), so I don't think you will get a respond. However, he said he found a solution on Google, so go ahead!
Share the solution
You should share it here.. It will help others who encounter same issues..
Hope your visit xda even when you are not stuck somewhere
Hello experts i have Samsung Galaxy SM-G925T . its was on android version 5.0.2 . i updated it to 5.1.1 using firmware with odin.
it stuck on logo. i flashed sboot and it work . now phone boot and working.
but fingerprint sensor is not working.
test mode says fingerprint version null. please help me to solve this.
i read posts i check here its problem with sboot(bootloader).
If you have new modified sboot for solve fingerprint issue please help me .
please reply me to this i tried lots of work but not work.
and reinstall firmware throw smart switch ?
truchosky said:
and reinstall firmware throw smart switch ?
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yes i tried everything
Read this entire thread it may help you solve your problem.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=61601381
If you can get into download mode you may have a chance to recover from frp.
Pp.
This stupid xdass app tells me I have 1 inbox message but it won't open!
This app that I paid for is always buggy.
Sorry for delays.
Pp.
PanchoPlanet said:
This stupid xdass app tells me I have 1 inbox message but it won't open!
This app that I paid for is always buggy.
Sorry for delays.
Pp.
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Its ok Sir
i fixed it Thanks
jayshaa said:
Hello experts i have Samsung Galaxy SM-G925T . its was on android version 5.0.2 . i updated it to 5.1.1 using firmware with odin.
it stuck on logo. i flashed sboot and it work . now phone boot and working.
but fingerprint sensor is not working.
test mode says fingerprint version null. please help me to solve this.
i read posts i check here its problem with sboot(bootloader).
If you have new modified sboot for solve fingerprint issue please help me .
please reply me to this i tried lots of work but not work.
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Hello Everyone i fixed it now and i have solution for this with 100% working.
I have my own solution...
I tried a lot but no body help me
Now
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge fingerprint lock fixed.
I Dont going to Share it Open
jayshaa said:
Hello Everyone i fixed it now and i have solution for this with 100% working.
I have my own solution..
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge fingerprint lock fixed.
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No you don't
And no it's not
tofu- said:
No you don't
And no it's not
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What i dont ??
jayshaa said:
What i dont ??
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Let me explain "what i dont??" - You don't have the solution so stop the charade. And secondly, if you do, then share it or get out of here and don't ask for help from others when you're not going to help them out. Got it? Good.
jayshaa said:
Hello Everyone i fixed it now and i have solution for this with 100% working.
I have my own solution...
I tried a lot but no body help me
Now
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge fingerprint lock fixed.
I Dont going to Share it Open
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first u ask for help
then people try to help u but then u come up with ur own solution and dont want to help others who have the SAME issue
SELFISH U
finger print
hey sir,
how are you ?
i am also having the same issue with s6 edge tmobile. Please help me my finger print sensor is not working at all. Please help me.
Best and only solution is to return to stock firmware.
No root, no custom kernels or custom recovery also keeping Knox intact.
Pp.
i'm on stock rom and experienced this. how to solve this? please help
Follow This .
lexjay said:
i'm on stock rom and experienced this. how to solve this? please help
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Hello ,Sir ,
It can fix very easy way,
there is 2 mathod one is permanent and one is temporary.
For permanent you need to Fix DRK (Dev Root Key )
FOr temporary flash ap and bl part only using odin 3.10.7
can't fully understand
jayshaa said:
Hello ,Sir ,
It can fix very easy way,
there is 2 mathod one is permanent and one is temporary.
For permanent you need to Fix DRK (Dev Root Key )
FOr temporary flash ap and bl part only using odin 3.10.7
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thank you for fast reply, I don't know what Dev Root Key
ap and bl part from official firmware on sammobile?
You need to make them or download
lexjay said:
thank you for fast reply, I don't know what Dev Root Key
ap and bl part from official firmware on sammobile?
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Hello You need to make them into 4 part BL,AP,CP,CSC
Flash only AP and BL,
Your Phone will work fine,
And for permanent fix you must have uart cable and uart interface,
if you need fix only fingerprint , super easy way flash full firmware than Flash Unikernel V8-002 ,
If will solve your finger print problem,
but some feather maybe not work... like private mode and many...
better fix it permanent ,
i will guide you fully just send me a message on skype- jay.sha507
You guys should be using Emergency Recovery in Smart Switch. It goes by serial number so it restores everything specific to that phone. Messing with sboot and efs just screws everything up all the time. There are tools to recover your phones. You should really learn to use these tools correctly before you start flashing things. Phones cost almost $1000 these days and people just frivolously flash whatever they want not fully understanding or reading everything.
I have a post how to do Emergency Recovery here.
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You guys should be using Emergency Recovery in Smart Switch. It goes by serial number so it restores everything specific to that phone. Messing with sboot and efs just screws everything up all the time. There are tools to recover your phones. You should really learn to use these tools correctly before you start flashing things. Phones cost almost $1000 these days and people just frivolously flash whatever they want not fully understanding or reading everything.
I have a post how to do Emergency Recovery here.
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If DRK Damaged will not work whatever you use even Samsung can not fix it they replace motherboard.....
the solution only is FIX DEV ROOT KEY only
jayshaa said:
If DRK Damaged will not work whatever you use even Samsung can not fix it they replace motherboard.....
the solution only is FIX DEV ROOT KEY only
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But the problem started from them flashing stuff before using the tools correctly. sboot and efs are things that should only be messed with by people that really know what they are doing. The OP could have fixed his problem in the beginning before he decided to mess with them. I only posted my info for them to learn how to fix their phone properly.