Hello,
Im using a previous boot loader for the 4.1 JB versions and would like to update to the latest boot loader, i have tried to look on these forums but nothing specific about updating. I dont know what version bootloader im on but could some one guide me to the steps and where i can get the files from.
olster said:
Hello,
Im using a previous boot loader for the 4.1 JB versions and would like to update to the latest boot loader, i have tried to look on these forums but nothing specific about updating. I dont know what version bootloader im on but could some one guide me to the steps and where i can get the files from.
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Well im assuming your unlocked, so if you flash an asus stock firmware for twrp it will upgrade the bootloader also. From memory i think i flashed the bootloader file in the energy rom thread, but i wouldnt recommend that method unless youve got access to nvflash.
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So I recently got a SGS3 for verizon and I was looking to install CM10 on it. On the CM wiki it says that "CyanogenMod on the Verizon variant of the Galaxy S3 you need to load an older bootloader."
I'm not clear to whether this means I just need an unlocked bootloader (which I have now from EZ Unlock) or if I need an entirely different bootloader, because looking at some forum posts for the official CM10.1, it only mentions that I need updated CWM or TWRP.
Any help would be appreciated.
siriusgamer said:
So I recently got a SGS3 for verizon and I was looking to install CM10 on it. On the CM wiki it says that "CyanogenMod on the Verizon variant of the Galaxy S3 you need to load an older bootloader."
I'm not clear to whether this means I just need an unlocked bootloader (which I have now from EZ Unlock) or if I need an entirely different bootloader, because looking at some forum posts for the official CM10.1, it only mentions that I need updated CWM or TWRP.
Any help would be appreciated.
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I installed it without modifying my bootloader, just rooted, unlocked and flashed CWM then flashed many CM ROMs (10 nightly's, 10 stable and 10.1 nightly's)
root. unlock bootloader. download rom manager from store. flash away in recovery.
do a search, theres guides EVERYWHERE.
ddurandSGS3 said:
root. unlock bootloader. download rom manager from store. flash away in recovery.
do a search, theres guides EVERYWHERE.
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There are guides everywhere, but they don't mention the need to flash an older bootloader, yet the how-to guide on the cm wiki says to. A little odd don't you think. I just want to get my facts straight before I turn my 2 day old sgs3 into a brick.
siriusgamer said:
There are guides everywhere, but they don't mention the need to flash an older bootloader, yet the how-to guide on the cm wiki says to. A little odd don't you think. I just want to get my facts straight before I turn my 2 day old sgs3 into a brick.
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What they mean by the older bootloader is to unlock it. The way we unlock the bootloader is with a leaked EC build that was never officially released for our phone. So just do what others are saying, backup your imei/custom recovery/root/unlock bootloader and flash away
Thanks, that cleared up things for me.
But one more question, I didn't accept the OTA to JB when I first got this phone and I'm still on ICS, can I go from ICS to JB or would I have to accept the OTA/ flash JB through odin first?
This also applies to if I wanted to go from jb to ics. Can I just flash an ics Rom over a jb Rom or is Odin required.
Now that the CM10.1 nightlies have been released for my TF300T, I want to update (I've been running CM10, and just now have gotten around to trying to update to 10.1), but according to this thread I need to have my bootloader updated to JB (10.4+). I tried using CM's auto-update but it didn't work and sent me into a bootloop and I had to reboot into recovery and flash my previous ROM again. I take this to mean that I have the incorrect bootloader, so:
How do I check what version my bootloader is?
How can I update my bootloader to the proper version?
I've read that flashing firmware from ASUS will automatically update the bootloader, but then I'd lose root and have to flash a custom recovery again, which I'd like to avoid doing. Maybe I'm overlooking something extremely simple here, and for that I apologize but if anyone could help me I would greatly appreciate it. :laugh:
I'm currently on Android 4.1.2 using Baked 6 and I want to upgrade to Baked 8, or anything on 4.2 for that matter. If I update a ROM, does this also mean it updates my bootloader? If not how to I properly update my bootloader without bricking my tablet? I've been reading around but there's so much data on the forums that I feel like I'm going to accidentally make a mistake
lifewater said:
I'm currently on Android 4.1.2 using Baked 6 and I want to upgrade to Baked 8, or anything on 4.2 for that matter. If I update a ROM, does this also mean it updates my bootloader? If not how to I properly update my bootloader without bricking my tablet? I've been reading around but there's so much data on the forums that I feel like I'm going to accidentally make a mistake
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No flashing a custom rom will not upgrade your bootloader, only the stock asus firmwares will do this or a custom made blob file.
There are several methods to upgrade your bootloader to a JB 4.2 bootloader which can be found here or here. I prefer using the fastboot method for upgrading but up to you. Just make sure that once you've upgraded your bootloader to a 4.2 bootloader that you flash a -4.2 version of twrp or you will brick. I would suggest upgrading to JB 4.2 - 10.6.1.15.3 & twrp 2.5.0.0-4.2 as I find this more stable than 10.6.1.8 & twrp 2.4.4.0-4.2
If using the fastboot method and you need any help with any step just let me know.
So i have successfully rooted my droid razr m and unlocked the bootloader. i tried using safestrap to avail, i it didnt work at all. Then i tried clock work recovery flashed through with adb. It got flashed successfully. Then tried to get recovery open didnt work. I wanted to know if the unlocked bootloader message is the cause of both programs not working. or can you guys give me maybe better instructions to start flashing roms on phone on a rooted and unlocked bootloader. THANK YOU. I wanna put a rom on my device so my phones themes look cool.
I am also on 4.4.2 stock. and how do i get rid of the unlocked bootloader message.
shawnsingh said:
So i have successfully rooted my droid razr m and unlocked the bootloader. i tried using safestrap to avail, i it didnt work at all. Then i tried clock work recovery flashed through with adb. It got flashed successfully. Then tried to get recovery open didnt work. I wanted to know if the unlocked bootloader message is the cause of both programs not working. or can you guys give me maybe better instructions to start flashing roms on phone on a rooted and unlocked bootloader. THANK YOU. I wanna put a rom on my device so my phones themes look cool.
I am also on 4.4.2 stock. and how do i get rid of the unlocked bootloader message.
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you don't need ss any more with an unlocked bl, although it should still work. however, the version you tried probably isnt compatible with kk.
as for cwm and twrp, make sure you have the correct version for kk, and after you install it you want to boot directly into it. do not let the phone boot the os the first time or it will wipe the recovery back to the stock one. also you should grab the su flashable zip and flash that when your in recovery the first time, so you have a properly working root.
after all that you can put a rom on your phone and flash it, but make sure you get one that is on kk base or it will just bootloop.
there is a method to remove the ul bl warning, check you forums general section for the post. i know there is one in the maxx/hd forum, but i don't know if they are cross compatible.
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So is there any downloads i need. Can you be alittle bit more specific. I am stuck i can root i can flash 4.4.2 kk. Just need help with flash =ing custom roms and what i need for it. Thank
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you don't need ss any more with an unlocked bl, although it should still work. However, the version you tried probably isnt compatible with kk.
As for cwm and twrp, make sure you have the correct version for kk, and after you install it you want to boot directly into it. Do not let the phone boot the os the first time or it will wipe the recovery back to the stock one. Also you should grab the su flashable zip and flash that when your in recovery the first time, so you have a properly working root.
After all that you can put a rom on your phone and flash it, but make sure you get one that is on kk base or it will just bootloop.
There is a method to remove the ul bl warning, check you forums general section for the post. I know there is one in the maxx/hd forum, but i don't know if they are cross compatible.
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i unlocked the bootloader but theirs no way to root without downgrading to kk..
is theres a way fo rooting with this update can i have it
im new to sony and had a bricked problem yesterday
played a little bit with flash tool and managed to get out of it with the Unlocked bootloader..
And you were aware of such keywords like "camera DRM", "TA partition", "backup" before unlocking, right?
I've aswered you elsewhere too, but, the procedure is kinda universal (for Z phones that is): downgrade to KK, giefroot, XZDR, update to pre-rooted LL.
What's your issue with that? You do it once and you just flash the next version, keeping data, but wiping dalvik&cache.
i didnt keep the drm backup...
now i dont think i can restore it
it doesnt matter all i need to do it to root this and have the full power to my self
done and rooted and everything works fine..now i nned toknow if theres any pure android marshmellow available??
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To root with an unlocked boot loader is the easiest thing, just flash an insecure kernel.
As for ROMS, head over to the development section and take a browse there.
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To root with an unlocked boot loader is the easiest thing, just flash an insecure kernel.
As for ROMS, head over to the development section and take a browse there.
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what is an insecure kernal??
im bit affraid coz i flashed a kernal and it ran into a bricked mode and had to use a stock rom flash via flashtool to recover it
i have the unlocked bootloader eka what can i do to update and how can i ??
can you please give me a guide link
thanks a lot man