I see a few ROMs that mention the need to be on specific bootloader versions. How do I check to see what I am on?
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I've been trying to unlock my Rogers Arc's bootloader for a while now and it doesn't seem to be working. I've flashed WWE firmware that wasn't Rogers branded and I still can't get into fastboot mode. Is there any other way of unlocking the Rogers Arc's bootloader?
By definition, Rogers branded phones can't have unlocked bootloaders (as I posted in the other thread, blagus is trying to work around this)
Just want to add that SIM-unlocking your phone won't make a difference either. I thought doing so along with un-branding it would allow me to unlock the bootloader, but I was wrong.
DemonicHawk said:
Just want to add that SIM-unlocking your phone won't make a difference either. I thought doing so along with un-branding it would allow me to unlock the bootloader, but I was wrong.
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Wish it were true, but it's also bad logic.
SIM/network unlocking is independent of any software/firmware/bootloader.
The bootloader is loaded before any firmware/ROM (i.e. generic/debranded) meaning that altering anything on top of it wouldn't have an affect.
Right now, there's almost no reason to unlock the bootloader anyways. There are no custom ROMs available yet so the only reason would be to root 2.3.3 which can't be rooted with Gingerbreak.
Maybe this can help you? I haven't tried yet, but will do soon.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1115989
I'm interested in putting cyanogenmod on my galaxy S3, and I've hit a snag with the boot loader version. It looks as if the ROM won't install because I'm using bootloader version I747UCUfNJ1. I've tried using CWM to install a couple of other bootloader versions, but they've all said they cannot upgrade from my current version.
My question is, does anyone have a list of bootloader version numbers? I've read a number of places that I can't go backwards, but I don't know which version I could use to go forwards.
Thanks!
I don't think there is a bootloader that is any newer than the one on your phone.
I would not keep trying to flash bootloaders because if you flash an incorrect bootloader or you try to downgrade the bootloader, this could hard brick your phone.
I747UCUfNJ1 is the latest version, so you can't go forward.
Guys please help, I don't have the network sharing option available when I go settings >wireless and networks>more , the mobile network sharing option is not there to enable me turn on mobile hotspot. What can I do?
Do you have a US version M8? The WiFi hotspot option in intentionally removed from many US carrier versions.
In that case, your best bet to get the feature is to unlock the bootloader, flash custom recovery, and install a ROM that has the feature enabled.
redpoint73 said:
Do you have a US version M8? The WiFi hotspot option in intentionally removed from many US carrier versions.
In that case, your best bet to get the feature is to unlock the bootloader, flash custom recovery, and install a ROM that has the feature enabled.
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okay.. my phone isn't branded. How do I unlock the boot loader, flash custom recovery and install Rom?
Gem45 said:
okay.. my phone isn't branded. How do I unlock the boot loader, flash custom recovery and install Rom?
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what do you mean by isn't branded? what is the device's CID, MID?
umesh.lk said:
what do you mean by isn't branded? what is the device's CID, MID?
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He probably means that it's US Unlocked and bought through HTC. Not branded means not tied to one carrier.
Just want to know before I try a kernel.
Unlocked bootloader shouldn't. be a problem. A modified kernel or recovery etc have however will cause issues with regular OTAs
i was wondering if i unlocked the bootloader and installed a custom rom i`m not willing to change soon, can i lock the bootloader again while i have this rom?
iHookar said:
i was wondering if i unlocked the bootloader and installed a custom rom i`m not willing to change soon, can i lock the bootloader again while i have this rom?
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Certainly you can if you are prepared for a bricked device later. I mean, it is not advisable to lock the bootloader if you have a custom ROM since any issues arise later, you will not be able to solve them. In addition, even if you manage to unlock the bootloader again in such a scenario, you will lose all your data including files, photos, videos etc.
If you properly sign the firmware, you don't even have to unlock the bootloader, see https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3t/how-to/guide-custom-kernels-roms-recoveries-t3572525