I have a simple question.
I recently swapped my GS4 for a HTC One 64GB developer edition. I just like the freedom of custom rom etc. Anyway. I want to make sure the bootloader in unlocked. How do I go about that? Also assuming is unlocked I will nthen need to root before I can install a custom rom correct?
I know very noob questions!
Thank you
I use Hasoon's tool kit here for everything. Plug in and select reboot to bootloader and when it comes up on the phone it should say unlocked.
MG
Awasome...Thank you I'll give it a try!
Ok...so my bootloader is unlocked....I can use the same tool to root? The tool has an option to perm root...is that it? Or do I install custom recovery first?
argo1a said:
Ok...so my bootloader is unlocked....I can use the same tool to root? The tool has an option to perm root...is that it? Or do I install custom recovery first?
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Developer edition comes unlocked
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argo1a said:
Ok...so my bootloader is unlocked....I can use the same tool to root? The tool has an option to perm root...is that it? Or do I install custom recovery first?
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Hi
greetings,
First install custom recovery
now if you want to be on stock ROM then flash root.
and if you want to flash a custom rom directly flash the custom ROM as custom ROMs are pre rooted roms
and yes perm root is the option.
and using toolkit is a nice way but i would suggest you must try to do things manually. Toolkits are 100% safe but doing things manually increases our knowledge its my personal experience OR you may use toolkits but later at-least give time to read threads which explains things which have to be done manually will help you in future.
JUST MY 2CENTS OF CONSERN
I know I'm unlocked...but not rooted...so my question was if I use the same toolkit to root my phone
I am currently Rooted, unlocked bootloader, running a 5.0.2 ROM and TWRP. If I just wanted to unroot, lock boot loader and star from scratch. Meaning, accept OTA, unlock bootloader, root and install TWRP. Is this possible?
Yes.
If you want to make it easy
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2947452
Sent from my Nexus 6
Xirix12 said:
I am currently Rooted, unlocked bootloader, running a 5.0.2 ROM and TWRP. If I just wanted to unroot, lock boot loader and star from scratch. Meaning, accept OTA, unlock bootloader, root and install TWRP. Is this possible?
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I wouldn't re-lock these devices ever... maybe if you sell it or turn it in. Too risky. Just use Wugs from that link, once 5.1 is there, flash it using his toolkit. Then root. Done.
I can't believe the amount of threads here and in the Nexus 9 board where guys are bricking their devices due to that darn "OEM unlock" being unchecked.
Hi is there anyway I could root my nexus 6 without the used of PC?
ChaosBitch said:
Hi is there anyway I could root my nexus 6 without the used of PC?
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no. you need fastboot to unlock your bootloader, and to flash a recovery to be able ti flash supersu for root.
well i need your help Z3+ family, i unlocked my phone and i want to go root, then recovery, i came from the xperia z1 and i think its very diferent to go to a custom rom, how can i flash the image? whats the image? XD dont know how to use the fastboot very well, im noob
you must flash auto root kernel with fastboot
Good evening. After unblock the bootloader and install a rom costom, the effects of DRM keys that disappear, work again?
Man, I've really done research until my eyes are ready to pop out lol. Can someone please help me.
I'm using this guide to try and unlock my bootloader: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfpehEkhfyg
Problem is, it's for a verizon version, mine's a note 4 T-mobile sm-n910t3
I'm just a noob and never had to do this unlock bootloader crap on my note 2. I need help.
I just want to unlock the bootloader, and flash recovery, supersu, and a cool rom like res. remix or CM remix.
On the video, the part I'm stuck on is he's using a file: "samsung_unlock_n4-2" with no file extension (.xxx)
I'm assuming this is a bootloader file?? I found a bootloader for my version which is a folder with contents:
FOLDER: BL_N910T3_DOK2 CONTENTS: aboot.mbn / NON-HLOS.bin / rpn.mbn / sbl1.mbn / sdi.mbn / tz.mbn
He goes on to use a CMD and fastboot to temporarily root the phone to install TWRP recovery,
but when he pushes this command: "adb push samsung_unlock_n4-fix /data/local/tmp/"
I don't think I can do that with a folder and I don't know which file to use.
QUESTION:
-DOES ANYONE KNOW WHICH FILE I NEED
-OR-
IS THERE A BETTER WAY TO FLASH A CUSTOM KERNEL THAT UNLOCKS THE BOOTLOADER, THEN ROOT, FLASH ROM AND EVERYTHING A LOT EASIER.
Side note, I didn't know I had to unlock FRP and tried to flash recovery. I also tried CFautoroot.
Both are blocked from working so I'm just assuming the bootloader is locked, otherwise it would say "mode developer" on the stock recovery. Off topic, I started reading about CyanogenMod Installer.... wtf ever happened with this program?!?!?! It sounds awesome!! It said it even would unlock bootloaders and everything. It was only after reading that it was put out of service that I stopped doing my happy dance. why in the fudge brownie cheesecake would you delete something so awesome? Anyway, can you guys plesaea help before I commit android suicide. That would be great.
I CAN'T BOOT INTO CUSTOM RECOVERY. IF I COULD DO THAT I COULD DO ANYTHING. UGGGGG
Anything, whatever...
I'm at a loss here......
It's been days and I'm frustrated.
910T3 versions are locked down for good after 6.0.1MM update but you could DO2 it and then just be stuck without wireless and NFC. Lol, its just so dumb isnt it lol. Pretty soon in the future maybe they'll jusf give us an option to have our devices custom made by your own specs??
djscottallen said:
Man, I've really done research until my eyes are ready to pop out lol. Can someone please help me.
I'm using this guide to try and unlock my bootloader: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfpehEkhfyg
Problem is, it's for a verizon version, mine's a note 4 T-mobile sm-n910t3
I'm just a noob and never had to do this unlock bootloader crap on my note 2. I need help.
I just want to unlock the bootloader, and flash recovery, supersu, and a cool rom like res. remix or CM remix.
On the video, the part I'm stuck on is he's using a file: "samsung_unlock_n4-2" with no file extension (.xxx)
I'm assuming this is a bootloader file?? I found a bootloader for my version which is a folder with contents:
FOLDER: BL_N910T3_DOK2 CONTENTS: aboot.mbn / NON-HLOS.bin / rpn.mbn / sbl1.mbn / sdi.mbn / tz.mbn
He goes on to use a CMD and fastboot to temporarily root the phone to install TWRP recovery,
but when he pushes this command: "adb push samsung_unlock_n4-fix /data/local/tmp/"
I don't think I can do that with a folder and I don't know which file to use.
QUESTION:
-DOES ANYONE KNOW WHICH FILE I NEED
-OR-
IS THERE A BETTER WAY TO FLASH A CUSTOM KERNEL THAT UNLOCKS THE BOOTLOADER, THEN ROOT, FLASH ROM AND EVERYTHING A LOT EASIER.
Side note, I didn't know I had to unlock FRP and tried to flash recovery. I also tried CFautoroot.
Both are blocked from working so I'm just assuming the bootloader is locked, otherwise it would say "mode developer" on the stock recovery. Off topic, I started reading about CyanogenMod Installer.... wtf ever happened with this program?!?!?! It sounds awesome!! It said it even would unlock bootloaders and everything. It was only after reading that it was put out of service that I stopped doing my happy dance. why in the fudge brownie cheesecake would you delete something so awesome? Anyway, can you guys plesaea help before I commit android suicide. That would be great.
I CAN'T BOOT INTO CUSTOM RECOVERY. IF I COULD DO THAT I COULD DO ANYTHING. UGGGGG
Anything, whatever...
I'm at a loss here......
It's been days and I'm frustrated.
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So far i know is N910T3 bootloader is not locked unlike verizon or at&t .
All you have to do is go to settings/about device and hit on build number 7 times .
You will see in settings "developer options" go to OEM UNLOCK and just turn it on this will unlock your bootloader and make sure reactivation lock is turned off in settings/security.
Thats it now you can go to download mode and flash twrp recovery and flash any rom from twrp compatible for your model.
Trex888 said:
So far i know is N910T3 bootloader is not locked unlike verizon or at&t .
All you have to do is go to settings/about device and hit on build number 7 times .
You will see in settings "developer options" go to OEM UNLOCK and just turn it on this will unlock your bootloader and make sure reactivation lock is turned off in settings/security.
Thats it now you can go to download mode and flash twrp recovery and flash any rom from twrp compatible for your model.
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Did this work, as in actually unlocking the bootloader right then, just by checking that box? I thought that option only got the phone ready for unlocking or something like that. I'm trying to root a T3 and don't want to flash over an unlocked bootloader, of course.
Trex888 said:
So far i know is N910T3 bootloader is not locked unlike verizon or at&t .
All you have to do is go to settings/about device and hit on build number 7 times .
You will see in settings "developer options" go to OEM UNLOCK and just turn it on this will unlock your bootloader and make sure reactivation lock is turned off in settings/security.
Thats it now you can go to download mode and flash twrp recovery and flash any rom from twrp compatible for your model.
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Has anyone tried this? I have an 910T3 running a custom ROM on lollipop 5.1.1. I wish to try and upgrade to marshmallow 6.0.1, and eventually a new custom ROM, but I am hesitant to do so as I have read that the 910T3 cannot be downgraded, should I like to return back to lollipop.
After setting OEM unlock , don't you need to use a procedure with adb fastboot through a terminal interface to unlock the bootloader?
I would love to know more about this before I attempt and irreversible upgrade.
Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.
580guy said:
Has anyone tried this? I have an 910T3 running a custom ROM on lollipop 5.1.1. I wish to try and upgrade to marshmallow 6.0.1, and eventually a new custom ROM, but I am hesitant to do so as I have read that the 910T3 cannot be downgraded, should I like to return back to lollipop.
After setting OEM unlock , don't you need to use a procedure with adb fastboot through a terminal interface to unlock the bootloader?
I would love to know more about this before I attempt and irreversible upgrade.
Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.
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Once you upgrade to marshmallow you cannot downgrade to lollipop forget it.
To unlock bootloader you just have to turn on oem unlock thats it no need adb.
If you are already running custom rom as you mentioned your bootloader should be already unlocked.
Trex888 said:
Once you upgrade to marshmallow you cannot downgrade to lollipop forget it.
To unlock bootloader you just have to turn on oem unlock thats it no need adb.
If you are already running custom rom as you mentioned your bootloader should be already unlocked.
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So, trying to clarify, what you are saying is once you upgrade to marshmallow bootloader is permanently locked? From what I understand, locked bootloaders are what prevent you from changing ROMs, so I assume you are saying that OEM unlock will not work under marshmallow?
So no way I could reflash DOK2 Bootloader and return to Lollipop again? Or just flash a stock Lollipop ROM with ODIN?
580guy said:
So, trying to clarify, what you are saying is once you upgrade to marshmallow bootloader is permanently locked? From what I understand, locked bootloaders are what prevent you from changing ROMs, so I assume you are saying that OEM unlock will not work under marshmallow?
So no way I could reflash DOK2 Bootloader and return to Lollipop again? Or just flash a stock Lollipop ROM with ODIN?
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Oem unlock will work no problem on marshmallow and you can root & flash roms easily same as lollipop.
But you can only flash marshmallow roms once you upgrade.
I was saying only you cannot downgrade from marshmallow to lollipop.
odin will fail if you try to downgrade
Trex888 said:
Oem unlock will work no problem on marshmallow and you can root & flash roms easily same as lollipop.
But you can only flash marshmallow roms once you upgrade.
I was saying only you cannot downgrade from marshmallow to lollipop.
odin will fail if you try to downgrade
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Thanks for the reply. In doing more searching around I found one of your older posts from 2016 and it sounds to me like it is a idiosyncrasy of the 910t3. I believe you stated you sold the T3 and ended up getting a 910T for that reason, so you could downgrade if you wished. Looks like I will be sticking with lollipop, unless I get another motherboard or phone. Thanks again for the response.