ok, this is driving me crazy. had every nexus except the 6, got the 5x. unlocked bootloader, ok. flash twrp. cool. install root files, great. set up android pay, denied due to unlocked boot loader. went to lock boot loader... wants to do a factory reset.... ok..... now it just boot loops in twrp formats cache, and phone gives errors about corrupt system, different system, blah blah. so right now im bootloader unlocked, rooted with twrp. how is everyone relocking the boot loader?
You have to be on stock recovery to relock the bootloader. You can hardbrick this phone trying to lock it with TWRP installed. Consider yourself lucky?
Android pay is not working because of root, not the unlocked bootloader. Start reading about systemless root
berndblb said:
You have to be on stock recovery to relock the bootloader. You can hardbrick this phone trying to lock it with TWRP installed. Consider yourself lucky?
Android pay is not working because of root, not the unlocked bootloader. Start reading about systemless root
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yes, i flashed the systemless root on my n5x ( i have a regular nexus 5, twrp, bootloader locked, and android pay works with systemless root) so i do now about this recent development. can it be flashed in stock recovery? i just feel like im missing something?
From the [GUIDE] Unlock/Root/Flash for Nexus 5X that you should have read before farting around with the phone:
Important: do not relock your bootloader unless your phone is fully stock. You must flash the factory images first in order to remove root and custom recovery (if you have them), if this precaution isn't taken you may end up with a brick. Please see section 11 of this guide for full instructions on how to return to stock.
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Use the guide I linked to to flash the stock images. Then use the guide again to root the phone with systemless root.
PiousInquisitor said:
From the [GUIDE] Unlock/Root/Flash for Nexus 5X that you should have read before farting around with the phone:
Use the guide I linked to to flash the stock images. Then use the guide again to root the phone with systemless root.
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thanks for the link, thats one of the first things i read when i started looking but it doesnt really talk about relocking the bootloader unless going stock. im just trying to keep my systemless root and have locked bootloader. sounds like i should try reflashing stock recov after rooting and then try to relock bootloader?
dwreck420 said:
thanks for the link, thats one of the first things i read when i started looking but it doesnt really talk about relocking the bootloader unless going stock. im just trying to keep my systemless root and have locked bootloader. sounds like i should try reflashing stock recov after rooting and then try to relock bootloader?
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It plainly says:
mportant: do not relock your bootloader unless your phone is fully stock. You must flash the factory images first in order to remove root and custom recovery (if you have them), if this precaution isn't taken you may end up with a brick. Please see section 11 of this guide for full instructions on how to return to stock.
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If you have rooted your phone, you are not fully stock. Therefor do not relock the bootloader.
dwreck420 said:
yes, i flashed the systemless root on my n5x ( i have a regular nexus 5, twrp, bootloader locked, and android pay works with systemless root) so i do now about this recent development. can it be flashed in stock recovery? i just feel like im missing something?
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The 5X is my first Nexus so bare with me. Why would you have TWRP installed with a locked bootloader on the OG Nexus 5? What is the benefit of that?
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The 5X is my first Nexus so bare with me. Why would you have TWRP installed with a locked bootloader on the OG Nexus 5? What is the benefit of that?
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well there was an app "bootunlocker" which let you unlock it on the fly. also android pay requires a locked bootloader.
so i have locked bootloader, systemless root, and twrp on my OG nexus 5.
just cant seen to relock bootloader and somehow reroot again since NOW nexus 5x required device be WIPED when relocked
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It plainly says:
If you have rooted your phone, you are not fully stock. Therefor do not relock the bootloader.
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does android pay work for you with unlocked bootloaders and systemless root?
dwreck420 said:
well there was an app "bootunlocker" which let you unlock it on the fly. also android pay requires a locked bootloader.
so i have locked bootloader, systemless root, and twrp on my OG nexus 5.
just cant seen to relock bootloader and somehow reroot again since NOW nexus 5x required device be WIPED when relocked
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Oh, that sounds pretty cool actually.
I don't use Android Pay but I know you do not need a locked bootloader to get it working. Which version of SuperSU did you install? Cuz every time I see a 5X user with working Android Pay, they have systemless root and even a custom rom. I am pretty certain that I read that you just need to delete /SU/xbin_bind to get Android Pay working with systemless root.
Edit: I've seen it mentioned in the SuperSU thread I think, but it is explicitly mentioned in this Nexus 6P Android Pay thread
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does android pay work for you with unlocked bootloaders and systemless root?
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Yes. This is common knowledge.
Android Pay looks for changes to the system partition only. It doesn't give a rats ass if the kernel, recovery, or boot image are modified, nor does it give a flying **** if the bootloader is unlocked.
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PiousInquisitor said:
Yes. This is common knowledge.
Android Pay looks for changes to the system partition only. It doesn't give a rats ass if the kernel, recovery, or boot image are modified, nor does it give a flying **** if the bootloader is unlocked.
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thanks for the clarification.
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thanks for the clarification.
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No problem. Sorry if I came across a bit hostile. I may have been up too late last night.
Android Pay is also working on some ROMs. Cataclysm for one. PureNexus will be comparable next update too.
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Just got a 10 Factory Unlocked. I do need to root for Xprivacy and AdAway, etc. and of course, to make a nandroid. I suppose I could use ADB for such a thing, but TWRP surely does make life easier.
Since this is the first phone I've ever had that was already unlocked, I'm not quite sure where to start with rooting. I'm a little concerned because I'm seeing posts discussing how the radio might go wonky. Not ready to flash a custom ROM yet, I just want to dip my toe in the water for now.
I'd be grateful if someone could point the way.
BTW, the faceplate on my 10 is white, I was expecting black based on all the photos I've seen. Is this because I got the Factory Unlocked edition?
Thanks in advance!
is it on nougat or still marshmallow? i think nougat right? Xposed won't work on nougat anyway and you don't need to worry about the radio. if it's unlocked already and want to just root and you need to pass safetynet, get magisk v12. first you need to flash twrp and then flash the magisk zip to get root and be able to pass safetynet, be sure to not flash anything which modifies directly the system, otherwise no stock OTA and some apps won't work even if you use magisk hide
DeeZZ_NuuZZ said:
is it on nougat or still marshmallow? i think nougat right? Xposed won't work on nougat anyway and you don't need to worry about the radio, just unlock bootloader using htcdev.com
then flash a latest twrp and install a custom rom, but check first which main version is installed
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Haven't even turned the phone on yet - letting her charge to 100% before I do anything. I'm confused - why would I need to unlock the bootloader if I already have an unlocked phone? Or by 'Factory Unlocked' do they mean SIM unlocked, versus bootloader unlocked?
BillTheCat said:
Haven't even turned the phone on yet - letting her charge to 100% before I do anything. I'm confused - why would I need to unlock the bootloader if I already have an unlocked phone? Or by 'Factory Unlocked' do they mean SIM unlocked, versus bootloader unlocked?
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yea sorry, i've read way too fast and noticed it later, check my post now
DeeZZ_NuuZZ said:
if it's unlocked already and want to just root and you need to pass safetynet, get magisk v12. first you need to flash twrp and then flash the magisk zip to get root and be able to pass safetynet, be sure to not flash anything which modifies directly the system, otherwise no stock OTA and some apps won't work even if you use magisk hide
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Not familiar with 'safetynet', and yes - I do need Xposed therefore it will modify the /system partition so far as I understand.
In any event, it sounds like the starting point is TWRP for anything to do with root, correct?
BillTheCat said:
Not familiar with 'safetynet', and yes - I do need Xposed therefore it will modify the /system partition so far as I understand.
In any event, it sounds like the starting point is TWRP for anything to do with root, correct?
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yes you need twrp, without it no root... the thing is there is no Xposed for nougat and I think your phone came with android 7/ nougat right? if yes, forget Xposed. but you can use apps like adaway with magisk too.
So that'S why you should search for the Magisk thread and read everything about it, before you proceed
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I think your phone came with android 7/ nougat right?
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No, the HTC 10 shipped with MM. I guess I'll have to fire her up and see where I'm at.
So, assuming that I'm on MM, then it's just TWRP, flash SuperSU from recovery, install Xposed and I'm off and running - nothing extra, correct?
How would I make a Nandroid of the current factory ROM (all partitions - not file based) using ADB just in case?
BillTheCat said:
No, the HTC 10 shipped with MM. I guess I'll have to fire her up and see where I'm at.
So, assuming that I'm on MM, then it's just TWRP, flash SuperSU from recovery, install Xposed and I'm off and running - nothing extra, correct?
How would I make a Nandroid of the current factory ROM (all partitions - not file based) using ADB just in case?
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yea if MM then it's that easy.
full stock nandroid can be done in twrp, there you can backup system, data, boot and recovery
also the system image, but don't know if you need that, but you can try to backup it too, be sure to have enough space
I got my unit one year ago, now I want root, I got nougat us unlocked and I want stock ROM, how can I do?
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symy said:
I got my unit one year ago, now I want root, I got nougat us unlocked and I want stock ROM, how can I do?
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flash magisk v12 then you have root and also can use android pay and other apps which needs passed safetynet
if you don't mind safetynet, you can also use systemless supersu
To the OP, surely factory unlocked indicates unlocked to all networks rather than bootloader unlocked ? Check this first to save some hassle. If the bootloader isn't unlocked yet, you could consider sunshine s off , it will cost you but on mm firmware you can s off and stay locked which can be an advantage. Worth checking bootloader status first though
DeeZZ_NuuZZ said:
flash magisk v12 then you have root and also can use android pay and other apps which needs passed safetynet
if you don't mind safetynet, you can also use systemless supersu
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Can you tell me the great advantages of doing root, I do not want to lose the updates via ota
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Confirmed - the 10 shipped with MM, so I'm in good shape. Flashing TWRP now. Thanks!
timbohobbs said:
To the OP, surely factory unlocked indicates unlocked to all networks rather than bootloader unlocked ? Check this first to save some hassle. If the bootloader isn't unlocked yet, you could consider sunshine s off , it will cost you but on mm firmware you can s off and stay locked which can be an advantage. Worth checking bootloader status first though
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Yeah, just crashed into that wall. Almost gave myself a soft brick.
So, sunshine it is. Did that with my M9 and it worked out great. Thanks.
BillTheCat said:
Confirmed - the 10 shipped with MM, so I'm in good shape. Flashing TWRP now. Thanks!
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What exactly do you need xposed for? It won't work once you updated to Nougat. And Nougat is much better tan Marshmallow at least as far as I'm concerned. All I need I've been able to find on custom ROMs and or by additional root Apps.
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BillTheCat said:
Yeah, just crashed into that wall. Almost gave myself a soft brick.
So, sunshine it is. Did that with my M9 and it worked out great. Thanks.
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Probably worth updating via ota after sunshine to nougat, not before. You can stay locked and s off then. After ota you can root as usual
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Probably worth updating via ota after sunshine to nougat, not before. You can stay locked and s off then. After ota you can root as usual
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Can't go Nougat until Xposed is up and running.
So far:
Unlocked bootloader and went S-off via Sunshine
Installed TWRP
Made the error of allowing modification before taking a backup - not sure if I'm hosed.
Flashed SuperSU SR3 following Chainfire's instructions to send command via ADB
Flashed Xposed
Next: TiBu and restoring apps.
5m4r7ph0n36uru said:
What exactly do you need xposed for? It won't work once you updated to Nougat. And Nougat is much better tan Marshmallow at least as far as I'm concerned. All I need I've been able to find on custom ROMs and or by additional root Apps.
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Xprivacy.
BillTheCat said:
Can't go Nougat until Xposed is up and running.
So far:
Unlocked bootloader and went S-off via Sunshine
Installed TWRP
Made the error of allowing modification before taking a backup - not sure if I'm hosed.
Flashed SuperSU SR3 following Chainfire's instructions to send command via ADB
Flashed Xposed
Next: TiBu and restoring apps.
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You won't ( probably ) be able to do further ota in the future with your modified backup as you're probably aware. But don't worry too much, it's likely the firmware you're after will be available elsewhere
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You won't ( probably ) be able to do further ota in the future with your modified backup as you're probably aware. But don't worry too much, it's likely the firmware you're after will be available elsewhere
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No big deal. I'm not ready for Nougat until Xposed is running. However, HTC has an RUU available already, so we're good to go.
http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-10/news/
And of course, if I get bored, there are any number of custom ROMs available. I was running Maximus on my M9, I'd probably go that route again.
Hi, i have an s9 sm-9600 is the sanapdragon version, yesterday I enabled the oem unlock, but I lost play store certification, I can't download Netflix etc, and some app crash. I want to relock the bootloader, but the toogle is no more there because the factory reset, what can I do ? It's possible to re lock the bootlader ? Thanks, sorry about my English
Just install TWRP and use Magisk. That will fox SafetyNet and allow Netflix and other stuff to work again. For any app that uses Knox, that is a efuse and cannot be reset.
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Just install TWRP and use Magisk. That will fox SafetyNet and allow Netflix and other stuff to work again. For any app that uses Knox, that is a efuse and cannot be reset.
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I will try, but for now security folder and Knox thing are working perfectly, in download mode show Knox no trip 0x0, did u think that install TWRP is the only way?
Flash the stock rom via Odin then see if you can pass. If Knox is not tripped, TWRP will trip it.
I have a MiA2Lite with bootloader unlocked, magisk installed and update to Pie. If I wanted to receive OTA updates I should
a) remove magisk
b) re-lock the bootloader
c) both
which of the r options?
IO13 said:
I have a MiA2Lite with bootloader unlocked, magisk installed and update to Pie. If I wanted to receive OTA updates I should
a) remove magisk
b) re-lock the bootloader
c) both
which of the r options?
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Do not relock bootloader, if you do you may not be able to recover later- without disassembling Device.
If you mess with the system partition other than a couple magisk modules, you may need to flash a stock image.. but very easy with bootloader unlocked, so again don't lock the bootloader.
There is a guide to temporarily uninstalling magisk for the OTA, and if you follow it will work. Upgrading to pie however you may need to flash the updated boot.img and patched_boot respectively through fastboot after the ota
Again emphasis on not relocking bootloader.
Use titanium backup to backup app data and move backup to external sd before flashing stock image to protect it or before trying the above for easier restoring.
IO13 said:
I have a MiA2Lite with bootloader unlocked, magisk installed and update to Pie. If I wanted to receive OTA updates I should
a) remove magisk
b) re-lock the bootloader
c) both
which of the r options?
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To make it short: a)
I had recieve before we have november update while magisk is installed and bootloader is unlocked.