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Custom Rom bootloader locked

Hi I'm wondering if I have to unlock my bootloader on my bell Xperia zl to re-flash bell stock Rom it's running a custom Rom right now and sim unlocked I have the SIM unlock code I can enter again if need be I don't want it rooted I want to receive ota updates if I don't need to unlock the bootloader where can I find the files and I have no computer so im gonna have to do it directly from the phone if possible also there is no recovery on this phone that I can see anyways please someone let me know if I can do this or not
Thanks.
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daveywantstoroot said:
Hi I'm wondering if I have to unlock my bootloader on my bell Xperia zl to re-flash bell stock Rom it's running a custom Rom right now and sim unlocked I have the SIM unlock code I can enter again if need be I don't want it rooted I want to receive ota updates if I don't need to unlock the bootloader where can I find the files and I have no computer so im gonna have to do it directly from the phone if possible also there is no recovery on this phone that I can see anyways please someone let me know if I can do this or not
Thanks.
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There is most likely a custom recovery on the phone - either CWM or TWRP, as that is most likely how the custom rom was installed.
to set it back to stock you will need to use a computer and flash the FTF files for the stock Bell rom. This will also set the recovery back to stock as well. It should be available on the stock rom thread for download and I think you should be able to find instructions on how to revert to stock somewhere in the forums.
You do NOT need to unlock the bootloader to do this, but you do need a PC.
P.S. You mention you don't want to root...but your name indicates otherwise....

That is an old user name lol from when I had my atrix 4g thanks for your help I just don't like this Rom I have so I wanna revert back thanks again
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daveywantstoroot said:
That is an old user name lol from when I had my atrix 4g thanks for your help I just don't like this Rom I have so I wanna revert back thanks again
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Have you tried this rom? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2385313
Its the one I'm currently using, and I can highly recommend it

That does look like a nice Rom but until I can get access to a computer I'm assuming these roms are useless to me right now I'm using RomAur v9 right now and I can when I get to a computer flash that Rom you recommended without unlocking bootloader? And thanks for the tip I do appreciate all the help

daveywantstoroot said:
That does look like a nice Rom but until I can get access to a computer I'm assuming these roms are useless to me right now I'm using RomAur v9 right now and I can when I get to a computer flash that Rom you recommended without unlocking bootloader? And thanks for the tip I do appreciate all the help
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no need to unlock the bootloader - I can't even unlock it on my phone.
make sure you follow the instructions in the thread for installing!
good luck!

[Q] LS980 - how to upgrade to kitkat

Hi
my phone is Sprint Version - LS980 and it had been sim unlocked before shipping to me. currently, the phone is on Jelly Bean and i would like to upgrade to KitKat.
I am complete Newbie and are unaware of how things works in LS980.
Please share the complete guide with me on how to backup, upgrade, root and sim unlock again please!!
Please also share some tips so that it would be useful to me in future when i am using the phone.

salim1001 said:
Hi
my phone is Sprint Version - LS980 and it had been sim unlocked before shipping to me. currently, the phone is on Jelly Bean and i would like to upgrade to KitKat.
I am complete Newbie and are unaware of how things works in LS980.
Please share the complete guide with me on how to backup, upgrade, root and sim unlock again please!!
Please also share some tips so that it would be useful to me in future when i am using the phone.
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Forum surfing will get you far
here is your start, .tot to 4.4.2 here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2702422
next your going to want to search the devo threads for ioroot 25 and the unlock stuff is all there as well

salim1001 said:
Hi
my phone is Sprint Version - LS980 and it had been sim unlocked before shipping to me. currently, the phone is on Jelly Bean and i would like to upgrade to KitKat.
I am complete Newbie and are unaware of how things works in LS980.
Please share the complete guide with me on how to backup, upgrade, root and sim unlock again please!!
Please also share some tips so that it would be useful to me in future when i am using the phone.
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If you only take OTA u will be still unlocked after it.

RohanM said:
If you only take OTA u will be still unlocked after it.
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Are you sure? I might lose my sim unlock that was done after it was rooted.
Please guide.

salim1001 said:
Are you sure? I might lose my sim unlock that was done after it was rooted.
Please guide.
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I am sure cause I have dn it. U will only lose root that's it.
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RohanM said:
If you only take OTA u will be still unlocked after it.
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AFAIK taking OTA update on rooted phone will brick the phone.
My phone got bricked when I accepted OTA update.

hd2_iFan said:
AFAIK taking OTA update on rooted phone will brick the phone.
My phone got bricked when I accepted OTA update.
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Well I am coming from Nexus 4 where even if u have root + Custom recovery your device will be fine after OTA just you lose root & custom recovey gets replaced with stock one.
In case of G2 it may brick if you have custom recovery but only rooted device & u accept OTA then it's fine, provided that u have not messed with sys apps & removed them.. I have taken 2 ota on my G2 LS 980 while I was rooted.
I think u must be running something lke xposed or may be u have removed some of sys apps... otherwise u will be fine with OTA on a rooted device.

RohanM said:
Well I am coming from Nexus 4 where even if u have root + Custom recovery your device will be fine after OTA just you lose root & custom recovey gets replaced with stock one.
In case of G2 it may brick if you have custom recovery but only rooted device & u accept OTA then it's fine, provided that u have not messed with sys apps & removed them.. I have taken 2 ota on my G2 LS 980 while I was rooted.
I think u must be running something lke xposed or may be u have removed some of sys apps... otherwise u will be fine with OTA on a rooted device.
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I don't know what changes were made on the system apps...rooted...sim unlocked...before the phone was sent over to me. I am scared and would really need some professional support...scared to lose the sim unlock...!

salim1001 said:
I don't know what changes were made on the system apps...rooted...sim unlocked...before the phone was sent over to me. I am scared and would really need some professional support...scared to lose the sim unlock...!
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you will not believe but I got the kicked phone.. (seller forgot to unlock it) I have unlocked it myself with the help of xda.. don't worry..
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RohanM said:
you will not believe but I got the kicked phone.. (seller forgot to unlock it) I have unlocked it myself with the help of xda.. don't worry..
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I tried doing a Nandroid backup so if any case I have issues I can revert back...Intalled Twrp manager but then the twrp recovery does not install at all. I then tried flashify and download the IMG but my mistake that it was a zip file so it was supposed to be flashed and I just used flashify and selected the file which gave me error and I thought my phone was bricked...thankfully, pressed the start button for sometime and it started in the normal mode....whew...
I guess I never will be able to upgrade....

[Q] Software Update for Rooted LG G3

I have the D855 international, with v10f. It's rooted with PurpleDrake Lite. The phone has just downloaded a software update, which I have NOT installed. Can I install it? If I do install it:
- will I need to root again?
- will anything else be affected?

capriciousmike said:
I have the D855 international, with v10f. It's rooted with PurpleDrake Lite. The phone has just downloaded a software update, which I have NOT installed. Can I install it? If I do install it:
- will I need to root again?
- will anything else be affected?
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If you run the software update it will either work (and root will be maintained) or it will fail with a message that your phone is suspected of being rooted and boot back up unchanged. If it fails then you need to unroot first by flashing a KDZ of the version you are using in Normal Flash mode to retain your data/apps

dex. said:
If you run the software update it will either work (and root will be maintained) or it will fail with a message that your phone is suspected of being rooted and boot back up unchanged.
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It worked. Root maintained. Software version v10j.

i have f400 k i face the same problem i can not upgrade my frimware because of rooting my device so what should i do

snipeerz said:
i have f400 k i face the same problem i can not upgrade my frimware because of rooting my device so what should i do
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Like the guy said a couple posts up.... Flash KDZ of whatever firmware you're currently on in Normal Mode.
Then try again[emoji16]
- Tapatalked from the G3

Can you explain it to me plz cause im nob
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snipeerz said:
Can you explain it to me plz cause im nob
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You can try this method first to lose root and update your device:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2797190
If not, you can also follow this guide to flash your current .kdz file again and lose root like that.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2802286
If you want to find your current .kdz file, you can use this link:
http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/csmg/b2c/client/auth_model_check2.jsp?esn=IMEI HERE
You have to put in your IMEI after the "=". That will take you to a page with some info. Use the link next to "<sw_url>", copy it and that will start the download of your latest rom (in form of a .kdz file).
(Not sure if I pasted the links in the correct order, but the first one should be regarding the use of LG PC Suite and the second one about flashing .kdz files)
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[Q] Custom Rom

Hello,Got a Nexus 5 at Christmas and this place helped me root and unlock bootloader and flash CM 11 and ive been using ever since.
Yesterday I got a new LG G3 D852 canadian(Sasktel) 32 gig and it is loaded with junk like my nexus was...I would like to make it the same as my nexus 5 or similar,barebones....any tips please.
TY

No unlocked bootloader.
Root with purpledrake. Very easy.

lossah said:
No unlocked bootloader.
Root with purpledrake. Very easy.
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Does that mean I do not have to unlock bootloader?
Just root with purpledrake?
Is there a similar ROm (to CM 11)to flash without all the google and carrier bloat
Flash with TWRP?
Thx

RIPPER03 said:
Does that mean I do not have to unlock bootloader?
Just root with purpledrake?
Is there a similar ROm (to CM 11)to flash without all the google and carrier bloat
Flash with TWRP?
Thx
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Because the bootloader is currently locked you cannot flash any other ROMs. The only variant with an unlocked bootloader is the D851, which is the T-Mobile variant. PurpleDrake or Stump can help you Root your phone and then you can tweak it with XPosed if that suits you.
Please use the search function before starting a thread as this question has been asked and answered many times.

Did search and read..saw nothing for d852 or I wouldn't of asked
thx for your help.

RIPPER03 said:
Did search and read..saw nothing for d852 or I wouldn't of asked
thx for your help.
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Yeah, the bootloader can't be unlocked at the moment so you can't put a custom ROM and kernel on it,sadly. Doesn't look like there's any sign of it being unlocked in the near future either.

Batfink33 said:
Yeah, the bootloader can't be unlocked at the moment so you can't put a custom ROM and kernel on it,sadly. Doesn't look like there's any sign of it being unlocked in the near future either.
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Total bummer...
tyvm

Ha Ha,now I have a factory unlocked LG G3 32 gig D852 1 day old for sale.

RIPPER03 said:
Total bummer...
tyvm
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Well, don't jump too soon it might get unlocked or a workaround may be found. The G2 was never unlocked but the devs found a work around that allowed custom Roms and kernels.

N910A coc6 root :(

how to root ? AT&T N910A . VERSİON: 5.0.1 BASEBAND: N910AUCU2COC6
i tried everything. but i couldnt
i cant flash anything with odin

byholocaust said:
how to root ? AT&T N910A . VERSİON: 5.0.1 BASEBAND: N910AUCU2COC6
i tried everything. but i couldnt
i cant flash anything with odin
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Sorry AT&T lock the phones bootloader so no permanent root is available, only temp root is possible on 4.4.4. via kingroot that all!

umarsharif said:
Sorry AT&T lock the phones bootloader so no permanent root is available, only temp root is possible on 4.4.4. via kingroot that all!
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How can I downgrade version to 4.4.4?

byholocaust said:
How can I downgrade version to 4.4.4?
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You can't downgrade COC6 without bricking your phone. ATT made sure of that too.
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spexwood said:
You can't downgrade COC6 without bricking your phone. ATT made sure of that too.
how to unlock sim unlock without using root ?
i bought from US but im living turkey.
i want to unlock sim and load turkish language .
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Try to submit a Unlock request with AT&T (http://att.com/deviceunlock) as Customer Type (Non-AT&T Mobility customer) with your IMEI and EMail id.
byholocaust said:
spexwood said:
You can't downgrade COC6 without bricking your phone. ATT made sure of that too.
how to unlock sim unlock without using root ?
i bought from US but im living turkey.
i want to unlock sim and load turkish language .
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