alright so I honestly don't know if this has been tried already or not but I was doing some research just now and I found a site that says it can unlock the bootloader of a Samsung device it doesn't specify as to what Samsung device though but what it says is that you use a thing called Superboot basically you run a command prompt and use the Superboot command to unlock it (the bootloader) again I honestly don't know if this has been tested already or not but I just wanted to bring it to attention if it hasn't also if anybody wants the link to the tutorial I can post it so anyways the question is would it work? and has it been tested already or not? thanks for reading
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The question was originally going to ask if simunlocking my phone would also unlock fastboot; however the similar threads shown after typing my title in clearly showed it does not.
So, I was wondering, is there ANY way to enable fastboot? Or alternatively, is there any way I can install something like FreeXperia on it without being able to fastboot? My phone is rooted, but my investigations suggest this is not enough.
I'm just wondering, else I'll just sell this phone and get an unlocked one.
There is a way, for which you well have to pay some cash. In my signature you will find the first link quite informative about your query.
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The question was originally going to ask if simunlocking my phone would also unlock fastboot; however the similar threads shown after typing my title in clearly showed it does not.
So, I was wondering, is there ANY way to enable fastboot? Or alternatively, is there any way I can install something like FreeXperia on it without being able to fastboot? My phone is rooted, but my investigations suggest this is not enough.
I'm just wondering, else I'll just sell this phone and get an unlocked one.
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If you want FreeXperia, enabling fastboot and unlocking your bootloader is an absolute must. Send a PM to either alejandrissimo or jinx13 as they are the only ones who can help you enable fastboot and unlock your bootloader. They have the unlock boxes, they have the ability to let you borrow their necessary USB dongles over network, they have access to cheap credits needed to get the job done, they have the professionalism and, most of all, they seem to be the only people who can get the job done.
It'll cost you 16 British Pounds / 24 US Dollars and, again, there is no way not to pay. It's well worth the cost though. Refer to the links in the signature in the post above this one. Logseman's threads have taught me well and should be able to do the same for you.
Good luck!
Hey guys a bit ago i wrote a batch script to help people root their nexus s and their nexus s 4g's. why? because i could.. so anyways long story short, ive glanced over the galaxy nexus rooting procedure, seems fairly familiar . ive got a version 5.0 of my one click for teh nexus s 4g which now has menu options for the gsm version of the galaxy nexus. just need someone to confirm taht it all works buttery smooth before i go make a post about it over in development
P.S. Verizon customers your phone is already included, just commented out due to you not having your own CWM image yet. once you guys have that (official or not) ill make 6.0 with you guys
http://goo.gl/2DBZk
This working on Mac?
Nevermind... all .bat and .exe files
sorry when i have some time one of these days i plan on making a bash script version but for now i make too many changes all too often for me to try and maintain 2 separate scripts
Would like someone to confirm if this works properly
Getting my phone this Tuesday and I hope to use this
There's been a batch script out for rooting the GN since a week or so before the phone was released, from a developer who has a test phone: it includes versions for windows, mac and linux.
Superboot:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1352413
yea im aware of it, however that flashes a pre-rooted kernel. id much rather flash cwm so that users can then flash any themes/roms/tweaks. the superboot method indeed does root the gsm model just fine. but all it does is send a fastboot command. you have to unlock the phone yourself and have the drivers from somewhere else get the phone into fastboot mode so the script can send
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fastboot flash boot boot.img
my script on the other hand talks you thru enabling usb debugging, includes drivers gets you into fastboot to unlock (if you need it) flashes cwm and then guides you thru flashing root.zip but still doing most of teh heavy lifting for you (rebooting bootloader, unlocking, pushing the zip etc etc)
i was however unaware of this thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1356917
which is done by borky. hes a cool guy, when i had made the orginal one click for teh nexus s 4g he asked permission to make it nexus s compatible. was un aware that he had made a GN version tho that was a my bad... as such if anyone wants to use this then its of their free will (obviously) but ill step aside and give any assistance to borky should he need it and everyone should refer to this thread here for further inquiries regarding one clicks that flash cwm
Has anyone tested it yet?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA App
ive had over 40 downloads of 5.0 and no one has come forward and said anything... i dlike to check it off as a confirmed working by some users so qbking77 can make a nice sexy video on how to use it/root etc etc.
Has anyone tested this?
I have a Droid Charge right now and I'm planning on getting a Google Nexus as soon as I have some time to go up to the store to actually get the phone.
But the question I have is, how do I root it? The Verizon LTE version. Because... it simply comes down to this; if I can't root it, I don't want it.
With the manual way. The adb way. Or the fast boot way. I also seen this on Droid-Life yesterday and it seems like one of those quick "one click root" methods. I never tried it so I don't know. Here's the link
http://www.droid-life.com/2012/01/1...-receives-load-of-new-features/#disqus_thread
I found this...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1400871
I'm assuming that that's what I need to root this beast?
Also... do I have to unlock the bootloader? I've never had to unlock a bootloader, the Droid Charge which I have right now didn't have a locked bootloader.
trparky said:
I found this...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1400871
I'm assuming that that's what I need to root this beast?
Also... do I have to unlock the bootloader? I've never had to unlock a bootloader, the Droid Charge which I have right now didn't have a locked bootloader.
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You have to unlock the bootloader by setting up ADB after installing the android SDK to your computer. There are a ton of step by step guides for this but it is super easy and requires only one command after the set up is complete "fastboot OEM unlock" then I recommend using the CF-Root method that also has the guide here on XDA. The CF-Root method is also on command and basically just adds root to your stock rom.
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You have to unlock the bootloader by setting up ADB after installing the android SDK to your computer. There are a ton of step by step guides for this but it is super easy and requires only one command after the set up is complete "fastboot OEM unlock" then I recommend using the CF-Root method that also has the guide here on XDA. The CF-Root method is also on command and basically just adds root to your stock rom.
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Here is the CF-Root link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1396952
So you don't recommend using the method in the forum thread I mentioned?
I already have ADB installed on my computer and have used it multiple times to do shell-related stuff and to push/pull files.
I would use regular ADB command prompts. Download and install the Samsung drivers and go to town. The only thing you may experience is after you install the drives and start ADB command if it hangs on waiting for device you need to go into device manager on you computer and you should see your phone listed with a yellow question mark or exclamation point. You need to select it and manually install the drivers from there. Still a piece a cake and the must fool proof way to go.
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So you don't recommend using the method in the forum thread I mentioned?
I already have ADB installed on my computer and have used it multiple times to do shell-related stuff and to push/pull files.
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use the post that you found, if you have driver problems install PDAnet. It will work like a charm, just make sure you read all the way through first then start again from the beginning and do it step by step. Don't need to bother with adb anymore that the rootkit is out, its quick and easy and a great tool if your not comfortable with ADB
Edit: Also not to be a jerk, but you really should just search the development forum instead of cluttering the forums. You found the answer yourself.
I used the GNex Toolkit found on the development forum.
GSM Version: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1392310
LTE / CDMA Version: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1400871
Really simple and easy to use. It does it all for you. All you have to do is know what current build your phones running, by going into Settings->About Phone.
Load it up, select build version, hit the Unlock,Root,Recovery option.
I'd recommend you do this immediately, as unlocking the bootloader wipes your phone.
Hi everyone,
I am still a newbie but lets give those a go.
I have just got a HTC one m8 ATT.
I want to try to unlock it, so I can go to TM and then transform it into the google play edition.
Currently this is how I see it:
First I need to unlock using this approach:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708567
The only question I have is 1) how do I get to the S-OFF METHOD? I need to do S-OFF in order to go ahead with that method.
Once unlocked, 2) will the phone disconnect with my provider, currently ATT. Will I need to go and activate my phone with them?
Next, I will need to put the google play rom on my phone. I found a thread here giving steps to do it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2706391
It seems pretty simple. DL that rom, and then reboot and reformat with it. I just want to make sure 100% what I am doing before I do it. I really dont want to screw up my phone.
Be careful as there is a seperate forum for the AT&T One M8: http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-htc-one-m8
There are a few differences (not sure of them offhand). Check those forums too.
As to your questions, you don't need to s-off in order to unlock. You can unlock straight away on the HTCDev website. One unlocked, this won't change anything with your phone or your connection to AT&T.
Hm and next...
Okay sounds good. I will use this instead for the google play:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2709208
But for now, this unlocking instructions should work for my htc one m8 att.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2708567
Also what are these two items on the google play:
Latest Philz Recovery is Mandatory
* Make a nandroid backup
Stuck on step with dev site
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Be careful as there is a seperate forum for the AT&T One M8: http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-htc-one-m8
There are a few differences (not sure of them offhand). Check those forums too.
As to your questions, you don't need to s-off in order to unlock. You can unlock straight away on the HTCDev website. One unlocked, this won't change anything with your phone or your connection to AT&T.
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Hii,
I currently am trying to unlock my boot loader first. I went to the site, htc dev site.
http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/unlock-instructions/page-2
Currently I am stuck on step 5. I have downloaded all the software that they recommended, google android sdk, Java and htc sync. Currently I am trying to do step 5 which is asking for this:
Open a command Prompt: Windows: Start->"cmd" Mac: Applications->Utilities->Terminal.app Linux: Terminal
Type in Command Prompt: fastboot oem get_identifier_token.
I am not able to get this step to work. I am thinking I did not install the sdk android correctly bc it his allows a folder on the c drive called android which I am suppose to access.
Someone wig more experience on this step can share some guide dance on helping me who has done this before.
Ok so I read the FAQ and understand that the r800a uses a paid for unlock of the bootloader. Seems like bs but its whatever.
You cant seem to pm anyone instantly and the webpage it links to, to go about unlocking it that way just doesnt load anything really.
How can I go about getting this show on the road and unlocking my bootloader so I can actually do fun stuff with my phone and at least over clock it as thats all I really wanna achieve out of it?
Sure this kinda craps been asked a million times but when the faqs links no longer work I dont know what else im supposed to do.
Already used super one click and rooted the phone that part was easy enough.
there's a hope
Hi, i'm new, i hope i'm not breaking any rule with this.
If you got this:
Code:
Rooting Status:
Bootloader unlock Status: No
Then you are unable to unlock your bootloader without pay, but it does not mean you are not able to do fun stuff like you said , you only need to do a test point, give a look to this tutorial TUTORIAL, follow all steps, it is not necessary to sold a clip to usb, you just need to bridge the red points shown at bottom of this post POST . Now you wont be able to flash any .img in fastboot , you should flash .ftf basebands and kernels in flashmode, then flash rom with CWM then enjoy your phone .
I'm no an english speaker so i'm sorry if my english is not good, you can see THIS post which xplains better than me.
And here you can find all (i think) kernels for xplay in ftf ready to flash.
Hope i was helpful. Good luck. :fingers-crossed: