[Q] Bootloader - Galaxy Note 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi,
Iam a long time Atrix user and a new note 10.1 user. I have successfully rooted my N8010 device (using 'method 2' )and want to know the following:
Do you have to unlock the bootloader to flash a new kernel? (I know there are none for my device yet).
I ask because that is what you have to do to flash a kernel on the Atrix but I am yet to see any mention of bootloader unlocking in this forum.
Sorry if my question sounds stupid, I am just a tad confused.
Thanks

damonsmith666 said:
Hi,
Iam a long time Atrix user and a new note 10.1 user. I have successfully rooted my N8010 device (using 'method 2' )and want to know the following:
Do you have to unlock the bootloader to flash a new kernel? (I know there are none for my device yet).
I ask because that is what you have to do to flash a kernel on the Atrix but I am yet to see any mention of bootloader unlocking in this forum.
Sorry if my question sounds stupid, I am just a tad confused.
Thanks
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The bootloader is not locked that's why you see no mention of a bootloader unlock
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Robert542 said:
The bootloader is not locked that's why you see no mention of a bootloader unlock
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Thanks!
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noob question : can I flash *any* ROMs on 2.20 ?

hi guys,
I recently bought an AT&T One X w/ 2.20 firmware.
just wanted to know if I can flash any ROMs on the 2.20 firmware ? I'm a little confused between what is possible and what is not.
If I can flash ROMs, then I possibly dont want to root/unlock. If not, Can I unlock the 2.20 firmware using HTC-Dev (warranty voided) ? I cant seem to find One X in the dropdown at http://htcdev.com/bootloader/
Could somebody help ?
sandys1 said:
hi guys,
I recently bought an AT&T One X w/ 2.20 firmware.
just wanted to know if I can flash any ROMs on the 2.20 firmware ? I'm a little confused between what is possible and what is not.
If I can flash ROMs, then I possibly dont want to root/unlock. If not, Can I unlock the 2.20 firmware using HTC-Dev (warranty voided) ? I cant seem to find One X in the dropdown at http://htcdev.com/bootloader/
Could somebody help ?
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Nope. You can enjoy the phone as stock and that's all. No root, no custom roms
sandys1 said:
I'm a little confused between what is possible and what is not.
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Simple, you can't do jack if your phone was shipped with 2.20.
Since AT&T is not allowing the bootloader to be unlocked by HTCDev.com. The workaround was to change the CID to SuperCID and fool the system, but root is needed to do that.
So you are out of luck until either a root is found for 2.20, or AT&T allows the bootloader to be unlocked. Or if S-Off is achieved.
OK. I got confused because there were all these articles that talked about unlocking the bootloader using HTCDev.
Nothing i didnt expect - any ideas on when HTC will allow bootloader unlock? Im assuming that the launch of One X+ makes this old enough to be let free
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Hard to say, its all about what AT&T wants. All other carriers are bootloader unlockable out of the box. Its not based on any set policy, and AT&T has not made any announcement on when (if ever) they will allow it to be unlocked. They did a similar thing with the HTC Vivid. But allowed it to be unlocked about 3 months after the phone was released. That time period has long come and gone (One X was released in early May).

[Q] Unlocked inspire 4g

Ok, I posted a question here yesterday which a mod locked and I'm not sure why since my questions asked two questions and the thread was locked only with the response we don't really do best roms here.
I was more concerned about the unlocked portion of the question. I bought an Inspire 4G unlocked. I am able to insert a SIM from another provider into it and it works; however, I want to root it and install a custom rom on it. In rooting it am I going to lose it being unlocked and have to unlock it again?
Also having problems finding a simple link to all the ROMs like I did when I flashed my thunderbolt.
wrkrbee said:
Ok, I posted a question here yesterday which a mod locked and I'm not sure why since my questions asked two questions and the thread was locked only with the response we don't really do best roms here.
I was more concerned about the unlocked portion of the question. I bought an Inspire 4G unlocked. I am able to insert a SIM from another provider into it and it works; however, I want to root it and install a custom rom on it. In rooting it am I going to lose it being unlocked and have to unlock it again?
Also having problems finding a simple link to all the ROMs like I did when I flashed my thunderbolt.
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No, simunlock has nothing to do with root. Once your device was unlocked by IMEI you do not lose that.
Thank you
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I4G can use DHD ROMs. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2002349

[Q] Unlock bootloader att atrix 2 ics

does anyone know how to unlock the bootloader on motorola atrix 2 running ics? ive looked everywhere and cant find anything. kinda new to this stuff so help would be appreciated. im trying to install a custom rom onto my phone
acmiller03 said:
does anyone know how to unlock the bootloader on motorola atrix 2 running ics? ive looked everywhere and cant find anything. kinda new to this stuff so help would be appreciated. im trying to install a custom rom onto my phone
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You looked everywhere but missed the Atrix 2 forums?!
Btw, bootloader for a2 isn't unlockable yet.
But you need not unlock bootloader to flash custom ROM.
You just need root and a proper recovery. Search for atrix 2 forums and come over there! You have many stuff to read and learn before flashing stuff.
I'm from a2 community too
Would u mind posting a link or explaining howbto do it for me please
acmiller03 said:
Would u mind posting a link or explaining howbto do it for me please
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Okay. Root method for ics atrix2.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1742879
And Search for atrix2 forums and look over there!
We dont need to unlocked the bootloader to flash a custom Rom in to Atrix 2
Lifehacker7 said:
You looked everywhere but missed the Atrix 2 forums?!
Btw, bootloader for a2 isn't unlockable yet.
But you need not unlock bootloader to flash custom ROM.
You just need root and a proper recovery. Search for atrix 2 forums and come over there! You have many stuff to read and learn before flashing stuff.
I'm from a2 community too
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Hi, this is the firs time a see a developer saying that if i want to flash a custom Rom in to Motorola Atrix 2 I dont need to unlock the bootloader, I having been waiting for long time to some one who create a way to unlocked it.
But I didnot know that if I have my atrix 2 rooted and a custom Recovery installed on it I can flash a custom Rom,
is that posible? who had flashed a custom Rom only been rooted and with a custom Recovery installed on it?

[Q] Bootloader Unlocking

Hi,
I am planning on flashing a custom ROM on my friends Atrix 2 (At&T variant) and i know i need an unlocked bootloader to do that but i can't find a perfect solution to this online, can anyone help me on how to unlock the bootloader on this device?
Thanks inadvance.
masantula said:
Hi,
I am planning on flashing a custom ROM on my friends Atrix 2 (At&T variant) and i know i need an unlocked bootloader to do that but i can't find a perfect solution to this online, can anyone help me on how to unlock the bootloader on this device?
Thanks inadvance.
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There is no bootloader unlock for this phone that's why you can't find it. All the information you need to get started flashing is in the development section. Most, if not all, ROMs have detailed instructions in the op of each thread. Basically you need root, a recovery app called Boot Menu Manager (or BMM for short) that is more like a boot hijack, the ROM zip you want to flash and some info on flashing an FXZ in case you get into trouble. Be sure to read the thread detailing how to use BMM successfully and follow the directions in the ROM thread as to which system(s) the ROM can be flashed on (you can multiboot up to 5 different ROMs with BMM). Be safe through reading/researching, have fun, and welcome to the community! :thumbup:
If I had a dollar for every time I said that, I'd be making money in a very weird way.
No.. We cant unlock bootloader.. Thats how we roll..XD.. But I think its a general.. Atrix 2 stuck with locked bootloader.. in development section.. Theres too many thread on custom Rom and how to install it.. Good luck..
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Thanks guys, i was unsure about going about with the Atrix and you have directed me in the right direction

[Q] Locked Bootloader ROMS

Hi,
First of all i would like to apologize to everyone on this section since i am really not good with sony.
So i have a device which has a locked bootloader that cannot be unlocked. As the title says i am looking for custom roms or rooted roms with bootloader locked. As much as possible i have searched the development thread but cant find any.
So can anyone give me a link or something of a recommended rom for locked bootloader?
Thanks
ronnieryan said:
Hi,
First of all i would like to apologize to everyone on this section since i am really not good with sony.
So i have a device which has a locked bootloader that cannot be unlocked. As the title says i am looking for custom roms or rooted roms with bootloader locked. As much as possible i have searched the development thread but cant find any.
So can anyone give me a link or something of a recommended rom for locked bootloader?
Thanks
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As far as i know, that i've observed here, Revolution HD is the most popular (the one made by yash989)
Being stuck to locked bootloader sucks, my friend's SP is locked by carrier. i understand the feeling :/
TakuyaZ said:
As far as i know, that i've observed here, Revolution HD is the most popular (the one made by yash989)
Being stuck to locked bootloader sucks, my friend's SP is locked by carrier. i understand the feeling :/
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Yeah. It really2 sucks. I dont know why they do this.
Anyway will keep on reading about it and hopefully get an easier way to install. Thanks by the way.
Any other recommendations?
ronnieryan said:
Yeah. It really2 sucks. I dont know why they do this.
Anyway will keep on reading about it and hopefully get an easier way to install. Thanks by the way.
Any other recommendations?
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Go to android development section, the few top ones are the best
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