Just bought a sgs4g unlock for my wife, and I want to know if I do a clean odin flash to the kj6 will it relock it back to tmobile again or will it stay unlock?
Kld4ever2008 said:
Just bought a sgs4g unlock for my wife, and I want to know if I do a clean odin flash to the kj6 will it relock it back to tmobile again or will it stay unlock?
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Sorry, but unlocking doesn't work that way sir, its more complicated.
Here is the link for step-by-step process, hope it helps:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1028588
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spy4ka said:
Sorry, but unlocking doesn't work that way sir, its more complicated.
Here is the link for step-by-step process, hope it helps:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1028588
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I think he wants to know whether it will re-lock if he flashes KJ6 because he purchased it unlocked.
No it won't re-lock the phone.
Yeah just want to know if it will relock the phone or not.
For what it is worth, I purchased unlocked Vibrant and after using ODIN to return it to stock multiple times I never had to unlock it.
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If I'm not big on flashing roms at the moment, is there any good reason to unlock the bootloader? The only benefit I've read so far is that booting up is a bit faster.
Also, seeing as how rooting and unrooting is pretty easy without the use of odin/flashing, is there a way to re-lock the bootloader without odin (in case an OTA update comes along the way)?
Any OTAs that come along are likely to break the insecure bootloader.
If you ever intend to use custom ROMs I would suggest not accepting any OTAs regardless.
Download ez unlock from the market to lock and re-lock.
dunderball said:
If I'm not big on flashing roms at the moment, is there any good reason to unlock the bootloader? The only benefit I've read so far is that booting up is a bit faster.
Also, seeing as how rooting and unrooting is pretty easy without the use of odin/flashing, is there a way to re-lock the bootloader without odin (in case an OTA update comes along the way)?
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To answer your question, there is no reason unless you want to flash a ROM with a custom kernel (eg CM or AOKP).
You can backup your bootloader and restore using terminal / dd, and I think some of 'one click' tools also are doing this now sounds like.
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So bootloader needs to be unlock more for kernel, right?
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From here on out, i would think that 90% of kernel and rom development will be aimed towards unlocked bootloaders.
download app from market to unlock. One click. Easy!
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djisia87 said:
download app from market to unlock. One click. Easy!
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It even says "that was easy" lol
that was easy
If for no other reason but to tell Verizon FU Icehole's.
Power to the People.:highfive:
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If for no other reason but to tell Verizon FU Icehole's.
Power to the People.:highfive:
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This.
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ExodusC said:
Any OTAs that come along are likely to break the insecure bootloader.
If you ever intend to use custom ROMs I would suggest not accepting any OTAs regardless.
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Wouldn't a person be able to Odin the stock .tar that we have now to overwrite any **** Verizon tries to push on us?
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pyrostic said:
Wouldn't a person be able to Odin the stock .tar that we have now to overwrite any **** Verizon tries to push on us?
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Where is this .tar located?
You have to unlock the bootloader to change boot images... right?
I was attempting to root my S3. Wasn't paying attention and I flashed the wrong com port in ODIN. After it failed I looked at ODIN and it had flashed on the second slot from the right, as you look at ODIN when working with it. I did not even know you could do that. Anyway this is the error I get anytime I attempt to flash back to stock "System software not authorized by Verizon Wireless has been found on your phone. Please turn of your phone and go to the nearest Verizon Wireless store for help" I know this cannot be good at all!
1. post in the correct section for best results. if you cant find your thread itll probably be moved tit he QandA section.
2. i believe that message means your bootloader is locked. Ive never odined and dont know if it matters. but i believe thats what the error means.
Go here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1840030
Follow instructions EXACTLY!
After you've completed the procedure and all is working as it should run EZ Unlock from here:
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/32456-app-920-ez-unlock-14-easiest-way-to-unlock-your-bootloader/ (use ONLY the 1.2 version! Later ones may not work.)
Once you've done that you can flash any ROM you want.
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xs11e said:
Go here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1840030
Follow instructions EXACTLY!
After you've completed the procedure and all is working as it should run EZ Unlock from here:
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/32456-app-920-ez-unlock-14-easiest-way-to-unlock-your-bootloader/ (use ONLY the 1.2 version! Later ones may not work.)
Once you've done that you can flash any ROM you want.
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Had the same problem happen on my phone and I had to use ez bootloader to unlock my bootloader. Never happened after that.
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Setco said:
Had the same problem happen on my phone and I had to use ez bootloader to unlock my bootloader. Never happened after that.
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So what is the purpose of ez bootloader now? I remember that was part of the original instructions for rooting the galaxy s3 when I first got it, but then the instructions changed for Jelly Bean and didn't reference that app any longer . . . I thought that app wasn't needed any longer . . . Am I mistaken on that?
It was a while back that this happened. So you are most likely correct. All I know is that at that time I had the same message. Once I re-flashed the phone, the ROM that I was trying to flash that I originally could not, I was then able to flash after running the ez bootloader. Just thought I would share.
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jkrueger2020 said:
So what is the purpose of ez bootloader now? I remember that was part of the original instructions for rooting the galaxy s3 when I first got it, but then the instructions changed for Jelly Bean and didn't reference that app any longer . . . I thought that app wasn't needed any longer . . . Am I mistaken on that?
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Setco said:
It was a while back that this happened. So you are most likely correct. All I know is that at that time I had the same message. Once I re-flashed the phone, the ROM that I was trying to flash that I originally could not, I was then able to flash after running the ez bootloader. Just thought I would share.
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Folks, it's called EZ Unlock which unlocks your bootloader. It is not called EZ Bootloader.
Sorry... You are absolutely correct. My bad.... Ez unlock
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I prefer using EZ Unlock to unlock my bootloader because it unlocks the bootloader that is already on your phone rather than flashing the VRALE6 bootchain that I'm not sure if its even a jelly bean bootloader.
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I prefer using EZ Unlock to unlock my bootloader because it unlocks the bootloader that is already on your phone rather than flashing the VRALE6 bootchain that I'm not sure if its even a jelly bean bootloader.
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Well how about I make it somewhat clearer? The VRALE6 bootloader is not a JB bootloader, it's the prerelease, pre-finalized software unlocked bootloader. Each of the JB bootloaders are locked, same as all the ICS ones. EZ Unlock flashes the VRALE6 bootloader onto your phone soooooo you're using it either way. It's inescapable!
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Well how about I make it somewhat clearer? The VRALE6 bootloader is not a JB bootloader, it's the prerelease, pre-finalized software unlocked bootloader. Each of the JB bootloaders are locked, same as all the ICS ones. EZ Unlock flashes the VRALE6 bootloader onto your phone soooooo you're using it either way. It's inescapable!
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Really? I did not know that. Thanks for clearing that up, it always bugged me just never said anything.
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if you took a bootloader unlocked HD and used SBF then you would have a locked bootloader again ???
just wonderring if that would be a way to go back?
thanks
idroidnow said:
if you took a bootloader unlocked hd and used sbf then you would have a locked bootloader again ???
Just wonderring if that would be a way to go back?
Thanks
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good question. My guess would be no. Hopefully since there is a root method for 4.1.2 someone will try and let us know...
it made sense to me that if would lock it again since its not a hardware based unlock and SBF sets it to factory. i know they can relock a bootloader with an OTA so why not a SBF?
idroidnow said:
it made sense to me that if would lock it again since its not a hardware based unlock and sbf sets it to factory. I know they can relock a bootloader with an ota so why not a sbf?
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because when they put the sbf together they werent trying to relock the bootloader. I really have no idea, just speculating.
IF ANYONE HAS A LINK TO THE MAXX HD SBF ID BE WILLING TO TRY IT...
we need someone wiser then us
i just would li ek to know i could go back to locked for testing purposes.
idroidnow said:
we need someone wiser then us
i just would li ek to know i could go back to locked for testing purposes.
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i found the sbf from your other thread, ill try it and let you know
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i found the sbf from your other thread, ill try it and let you know
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thanks !!!
iDroidNow said:
if you took a bootloader unlocked HD and used SBF then you would have a locked bootloader again ???
just wonderring if that would be a way to go back?
thanks
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No, SBF will not relock the bootloader. The unlock method for all consumer HD's blows the QFuse, once it's blown it cannot be unblown.
Meaning your device cannot be re-locked. After I unlocked I SBF'd back to ICS, just to start fresh, before loading up CM 10.1. Hope this answers your question.
thanks for the answer. was hoping it would lock it back. ooh well.
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thanks for the answer. Was hoping it would lock it back. Ooh well.
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doesnt touch bootloader, it stays unlocked
Is there any method to lock it? At all?
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Where is the sbf file at if you don't mind me asking
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dustin4863 said:
Where is the sbf file at if you don't mind me asking
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Take a look here: http://sbf.droid-developers.org/vanquish_u/list.php
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Is there any method to lock it? At all?
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I don't think this is possible and if it is only Motorola knows.
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Can someone please explain to me what are the advantages of having an unlocked boot loader.
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xblackchaosx said:
can someone please explain to me what are the advantages of having an unlocked boot loader.
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for one youll always have a way to root your phone. Fastbooting twrp/cwm means you can flash su even if moto blocks existing exploits. That in itself is good enough for me.
Apparently, the guy who discovered the unlock also answered this: no, it can never be relocked. Unlocking blows a QFuse on the phone that can never be unblown given the physical nature of the fuse.
I'll tell you how, maybe a week or 3 from now, AT&T and Motorola will finish bloating up there update and use some excuse such as security to re lock the bootloader.
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I'll tell you how, maybe a week or 3 from now, AT&T and Motorola will finish bloating up there update and use some excuse such as security to re lock the bootloader.
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There is no way for moto or anyone to re-lock our bootloaders once they are unlocked. The only thing that can happen now is that Moto can make an update that can prevent us from unlocking/rooting if the new phone comes with this new firmware or we take the ota without being rooted and/or unlocked. No firmware patch/upgrade can re-lock once unlocked...
A few people on the atrix forums says otherwise. It makes me think, but Motorola would be wrong to do that now that they're owned by Google.
I just wanna root it so I can delete all the bloatware but I'm afraid my phone will not reconize the service of verizon wireless since I'm unlocking the bootloader. I just wanna know, if I unlock my bootloader, can I still place phone calls, text, and use data like if nothing ever happened
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I just wanna root it so I can delete all the bloatware but I'm afraid my phone will not reconize the service of verizon wireless since I'm unlocking the bootloader. I just wanna know, if I unlock my bootloader, can I still place phone calls, text, and use data like if nothing ever happened
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I just did mine, and had a t-mobile s3 also rooted and unlocked. They still work like they did before they were unlocked / rooted
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5ft24 said:
I just did mine, and had a t-mobile s3 also rooted and unlocked. They still work like they did before they were unlocked / rooted
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lol thank you, i'm not new to rooting or unlocking bootloaders from virgin mobile but I am new on unlocking bootloaders from verizon so thanks
Bootloaders shouldn't affect service at all. Its not like a radio or anything. Also for clarification, in order to flash anything at all the bootloader has to be unlocked. Everyone on this forum has unlocked at some point.
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I was recently informed that I might be able to get into the Edge Program with Verizon and have run into a dilemma. I am obviously rooted and cannot return my phone to my phone as is but if I am accepted into the program I will most likely have to trade my S3 in for whatever other phone I want. I have found other topics but haven't really gotten an updated answer. I need to flash my phone back to stock so I can potentially return it but all of these other rest guides don't tell me how to get the 4.3 update that the GS3 officially comes with if you were to buy it today from Verizon. Any help here?
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I was recently informed that I might be able to get into the Edge Program with Verizon and have run into a dilemma. I am obviously rooted and cannot return my phone to my phone as is but if I am accepted into the program I will most likely have to trade my S3 in for whatever other phone I want. I have found other topics but haven't really gotten an updated answer. I need to flash my phone back to stock so I can potentially return it but all of these other rest guides don't tell me how to get the 4.3 update that the GS3 officially comes with if you were to buy it today from Verizon. Any help here?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2586319
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2586319
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But what if I am ineligible for the Edge and want to return back to root? This is telling me my bootloader will then be locked forever.
roghitmanx47 said:
But what if I am ineligible for the Edge and want to return back to root? This is telling me my bootloader will then be locked forever.
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You asked how to get to 4.3 as of it were Ota'd by Verizon, that's the 4.3 update.
You can reroot but you can't unlock the bootloader, you should make sure you're eligible first before you flash that.
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You asked how to get to 4.3 as of it were Ota'd by Verizon, that's the 4.3 update.
You can reroot but you can't unlock the bootloader, you should make sure you're eligible first before you flash that.
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Ok sounds good, thank you! Another quick question though, is there even a point to re-rooting but having a locked bootloader? Or is rooting again useless after that?
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Ok sounds good, thank you! Another quick question though, is there even a point to re-rooting but having a locked bootloader? Or is rooting again useless after that?
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You still have options, If you want to know everything about the update and what you can do with it Check out the sticky in the development section.
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Ok! Thank you very much!