Hi everyone, I have a S20 5G (G981U) That I have bootloader unlocked and rooted. I'm thinking about trading it in for an upgraded model but I want to revert it to stock (unrooted) first and then re-lock the bootloader. How can I safely do this and will I lose all data by unrooting and re-locking the bootloader? Thanks in advance
I'm on One UI version 2.1 and android 10 if that info was needed
edit: i ended up uninstalling magisk, not perfect but it works
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Hello there!
I have a locked H815 and I've had many issues with it, especially when I upgraded to 6.0 and V20D. I've got it back from repairs and it's been downgraded to Android 5.1.
I saw that it's ok to use LGUP and flash 5.1 and 6.0 firmwares and that doesn't require an unlocked bootloader nor root.
Now, I want to ask if I unlock my bootloader, will I still be able to receive OTA updates? Or updates through LG Bridge?
Also, if I install a custom ROM right now, will I be able to successfully flash the stock firmwares and have the phone as it was just with an unlocked bootloader?
Thanks!
Peshyy said:
Hello there!
I have a locked H815 and I've had many issues with it, especially when I upgraded to 6.0 and V20D. I've got it back from repairs and it's been downgraded to Android 5.1.
I saw that it's ok to use LGUP and flash 5.1 and 6.0 firmwares and that doesn't require an unlocked bootloader nor root.
Now, I want to ask if I unlock my bootloader, will I still be able to receive OTA updates? Or updates through LG Bridge?
Also, if I install a custom ROM right now, will I be able to successfully flash the stock firmwares and have the phone as it was just with an unlocked bootloader?
Thanks!
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i beleive so, but youll also loose warranty.
raptorddd said:
i beleive so, but youll also loose warranty.
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Thanks! That's what I wanted to know.
Can I still get an OTA with the bootloader unlocked? I know I have to be unrooted, but I'm getting the phone today, so I'm not sure if I should try for the update before I unlock the bootloader. I always used a custom ROM on my Nexus 6P, so this is new for me.
Hi,
I have question so my phone has an unlocked bootloader and is rooted, recently I got the notification for the pie update to Android 9. My question now can I still update without problems or should I unroot and lock my bootloader again?
Do not ever relock your bootloader. Unless you were planning on selling it.
So the update will be no problem? But won't it be noticed in the update process and cause problems?
jizang said:
So the update will be no problem? But won't it be noticed in the update process and cause problems?
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The bootloader being unlocked had nothing to do with updating. But root might , I'm not sure I don't take OTA updates. Magisk Is a systemless root so it may work fine , I haven't ever tried.
The unlocked bootloader is fine. Worst case scenario you lose your root and have to reroot your phone, which is easy to do. I upgraded from 8 to 9 without issue with an unlocked bootloader, all I had to do was reroot the phone
I saw that S9+ is supported by good old CF-Auto-Root:
https://desktop.firmware.mobi/device:1980
Anyone has successfully rooted using this method?
That is for the chinese s9 one with an unlocked bootloader, technically it should work.
hi and hello all. its been a while.
just picked up a unlocked 6.1 ta1045 .
first question is its fully carrier unlocked and updated to 9. can i bootloader unlock? The paid way still?
also if unlocked is it reversible? like can i still flash stock firmware and update?
is firmware even available?
what pc apps do you use?
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