So I am waiting for my nexus 5 to arrive (hopefully by end of this week or early next week) and I am pretty sure I want to root it. Coming from a rooted s3, there are just way too many advantages of Rooting that I cannot give up. So I have a few questions:
1) how easy it is to relock the bootloader for warranty purposes? Has anyone had to send back their rooted phone to Google and been successful?
2) has anyone here unrooted their phone successfully and sent it back to Google for warranty?
3) if I root but do not flash a custom rom, will I still be able to do Ota updates?
4) will simply uprooting the device (with stock rom) cause any unstability issues?
Thanks!
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1) see the return to stock thread (sticky) in general
2) yes by following the thread in 1)
3) theres a great thread called "ota help-desk" in general that covers this. Its not a sticky but easily located with search
4) uprooting? If you mean unrooting, then no
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blackdragon12 said:
So I am waiting for my nexus 5 to arrive (hopefully by end of this week or early next week) and I am pretty sure I want to root it. Coming from a rooted s3, there are just way too many advantages of Rooting that I cannot give up. So I have a few questions:
1) how easy it is to relock the bootloader for warranty purposes? Has anyone had to send back their rooted phone to Google and been successful?
2) has anyone here unrooted their phone successfully and sent it back to Google for warranty?
3) if I root but do not flash a custom rom, will I still be able to do Ota updates?
4) will simply uprooting the device (with stock rom) cause any unstability issues?
Thanks!
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Watch these 2 videos and everything will be clear
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generally, if its a hardware issue with your device, google will accept rooted devices to fix/replace. if its a software issue, theyll just send it back. ive sent a nexus phone and tablet in for replacement last year, both were still rooted, both still had custom recoveries, custom animations, custom roms, and custom kernels. they gave me no issues about the exchange.
Oh that's great to hear. Then why is known that unlocking your bootloader voids your warranty?
That's my biggest fear. If I unlock the bootloader and then have a hardware issue and cannot relock the bootloader, Will Google refuse to fix it?
Thanks for all the replies! I will check out those topics and videos.
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Also use this for a quick 'untampered':
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.segv11.bootunlocker&hl=en
simms22 said:
generally, if its a hardware issue with your device, google will accept rooted devices to fix/replace. if its a software issue, theyll just send it back. ive sent a nexus phone and tablet in for replacement last year, both were still rooted, both still had custom recoveries, custom animations, custom roms, and custom kernels. they gave me no issues about the exchange.
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LG will not procede the same way in country`s where you can`t buy the N5 i`am afraid and will say your warranty is voided because of rooting the phone.
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Oh that's great to hear. Then why is known that unlocking your bootloader voids your warranty?
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Fear tactic for the unfortunate contract phone buyers.
blackdragon12 said:
Oh that's great to hear. Then why is known that unlocking your bootloader voids your warranty?
That's my biggest fear. If I unlock the bootloader and then have a hardware issue and cannot relock the bootloader, Will Google refuse to fix it?
Thanks for all the replies! I will check out those topics and videos.
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if you buy the phone from somewhere else, it will void the warranty, but its easily locked with "fastboot oem lock". but through google, as long as its a hardware issue, they will take care of you.
I ordered the phone from the play store (in canada) so I assume all will be good.
Also to the link to an app to the play store, how exactly does that work? It seems like the perfect solution so why don't more people use it?
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blackdragon12 said:
I ordered the phone from the play store (in canada) so I assume all will be good.
Also to the link to an app to the play store, how exactly does that work? It seems like the perfect solution so why don't more people use it?
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Bootunlocker works great. More people don't use it. because they don't know about it. It's also not an app you're going to use everyday
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gee2012 said:
LG will not procede the same way in country`s where you can`t buy the N5 i`am afraid and will say your warranty is voided because of rooting the phone.
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right, with lg it will "void the warranty", thats why i specifically stated that google will except it
jd1639 said:
Bootunlocker works great. More people don't use it. because they don't know about it. It's also not an app you're going to use everyday
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Additionally, it only covers a few phones (Nexi).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1731993
That makes sense.
Can't wait to get my nexus! It said that it will ship by 21st...so I should be getting it the week after. I will probably root it right away before I start installing all my apps
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May aswell. Just make sure you read all the sticky threads first and stay away from toolkits
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blackdragon12 said:
That makes sense.
Can't wait to get my nexus! It said that it will ship by 21st...so I should be getting it the week after. I will probably root it right away before I start installing all my apps
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Read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2507905
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Mr hOaX said:
Read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2507905
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If I do not install a custom recovery, can I still root?
Im thinking of just using this as I only want root access and do not need all the features from a custom recovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2507211
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If I do not install a custom recovery, can I still root?
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You can using CF-AutoRoot, but it's all a bit one-click which removes your learning curve and invariably ends with you bricking your device, so lets go the custom recovery route please
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If I do not install a custom recovery, can I still root?
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Yup, download the latest TWRP recovery, plave it i the fastboot folder and rename it to twrp.img. Place the superSU.zip file on the phones `s sdcard.
Boot into bootlader and type in cmd: fastboot boot twrp.img, twrp will boot (not install) and you can flash the superSU.zip file and reboot.
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Yup, download the latest TWRP recovery, plave it i the fastboot folder and rename it to twrp.img. Place the superSU.zip file on the phones `s sdcard.
Boot into bootlader and type in cmd: fastboot boot twrp.img, twrp will boot (not install) and you can flash the superSU.zip file and reboot.
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Get the latest twrp image here http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/hammerhead
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I've seen many different rooting methods for the nexus s but unfortunately they don't allow rooting without unlocking the bootloader like the samsung vibrant allows is there anyway I can root my phone without unlocking the bootloader?
why I don't want to unloack the boot loader because I'm fine with the stock ROM on my nexus s. I was really into installing ROMs and things with my Vibrant but the Nexus S feels really complete so I feel like I don't need to unlock my boot loader
Also for the first time I have decent signal in my house after switiching from my blackberry to android so I don't wanna change my baseband and my battery life is good too so I don't want to mess with the kernel
Really? You posted in the same incorrect forum twice with the same question cut and pasted. Nice work!
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You know you can re-lock the bootloader with a fastboot command, right? And the little open lock goes away.
i'm sorry i accidentally reposted i pmed the moderator right away because i didn't know how to delete the post and this is the right section its a question...
i just have one question i can relock right but if i do unlock the bootloader will it change my kernel or baseband settings? i really couldn't care about the warranty and such
it's like opening the door....if you do nothing inside, nothing will happen
yes i get that but i can't flash back to the original recovery as of now and so no changes to the kernel and baseband alright thanks!!
also is there some sort of a "ODIN" availabale for nexus s because thats what I used to always flash my samsung vibrant back to stock. will OTA updates be affected if I root and unlock the bootloader?
anishs said:
also is there some sort of a "ODIN" availabale for nexus s because thats what I used to always flash my samsung vibrant back to stock. will OTA updates be affected if I root and unlock the bootloader?
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Yes you can use Odin with Nexus S, but consider it the last resort because normally you can do everything via adb and fastboot -- that's the advantage of having a Google phone.
For OTA updates, I'm pretty sure it will not work because OTA update requires stock recovery but rooting requires you to flash a custom recovery.
suksit said:
Yes you can use Odin with Nexus S, but consider it the last resort because normally you can do everything via adb and fastboot -- that's the advantage of having a Google phone.
For OTA updates, I'm pretty sure it will not work because OTA update requires stock recovery but rooting requires you to flash a custom recovery.
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thanks for that reply it explained everything can you just tell me if flashing a custom recovery change my baseband or kernel that's all i need to know now
@anishs no
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thanks to everyone for helping a noob with a nexus s
Hi, i updated to 4.4.3 via ota update. After that i tried to open SuperSU and it says 'There is no SU binary instanned and superSU cannot install it.'
Did i lost root? Do i need to start from the beggining ?
I was trying to flash Franco Kernel and i realized that there is a problem after i tried to enter recovery mode. My device failed to enter recovery mode showing me a dead android with a red exclamation mark.
Thanks in advance !!
1) the dead android is stock android recovery
2) yes you lost root
solution: reflash a custom recovery in fastboot and then flash the supersu zip and you're done.
there are a ton of threads about this issue and how to solve it all over the place. please search next time.
Actually he is not alone. I too updated ota to 4.4.3 and lost root. I searched and searched and I am sure the answer is buried "somewhere" but I couldn't find the answer to *my* question.
I previously rooted my Nexus 5, 4.4.2 using adb and Fastboot, but my question is which image do I use for TWRP and 4.4.3? Is 4.4.3 still called hammerhead or something else? Those names are confusing to non experts and flashing the wrong img can brick the phone.
Which TWRP recovery image do I use?
Which Supersu do I use?
And where do I find them?
Thanks.
Anderson2 said:
Actually he is not alone. I too updated ota to 4.4.3 and lost root. I searched and searched and I am sure the answer is buried "somewhere" but I couldn't find the answer to *my* question.
I previously rooted my Nexus 5, 4.4.2 using adb and Fastboot, but my question is which image do I use for TWRP and 4.4.3? Is 4.4.3 still called hammerhead or something else? Those names are confusing to non experts and flashing the wrong img can brick the phone.
Which TWRP recovery image do I use?
Which Supersu do I use?
And where do I find them?
Thanks.
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The device is hammerhead. The latest official twrp is fine and same with super su. Don't use tool kits that way you know what to do when something like this happens.
This will take you start to finish you were rooted so im assuming your bootloader is unlocked and you can start with flashing recovery image just be sure to read it all .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2507905
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Anderson2 said:
Actually he is not alone. I too updated ota to 4.4.3 and lost root. I searched and searched and I am sure the answer is buried "somewhere" but I couldn't find the answer to *my* question.
I previously rooted my Nexus 5, 4.4.2 using adb and Fastboot, but my question is which image do I use for TWRP and 4.4.3? Is 4.4.3 still called hammerhead or something else? Those names are confusing to non experts and flashing the wrong img can brick the phone.
Which TWRP recovery image do I use?
Which Supersu do I use?
And where do I find them?
Thanks.
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Of course you lost root, that's normal. For twrp go to goo.im. for super su Google chainfire supersu xda. Very simple, very easy
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Got this puppy in the mail today and fastboot unlocked the BL before I even saw a start screen. Took 4.4.3 then fastboot flashed TWRP. Installed SuperSU in recovery.
Boom! Rooted, unlocked and updated.
P.S. howdy y'all
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Howdy
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Just use Nexus Root Toolkit its so easy google it.:cyclops:
Lost root 4.4.4
If you (and you will) loose root after installing the zip for 4.4.4 go to http://download.chainfire.eu/446/SuperSU/ and download the zip. use recovery to install.
CliffordS
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people...!
this is exactly tbe same as the very first android update ever in 2008.. if you update via ota or stock manually, YOU WILL LOSE ROOT. stock rom is not rooted by default. you can not expect to have root when updating stock! this is just silly people. the simplest search on google brings you years, yes years, of the same exact question being asked thousands of times over.. and yes, you will also lose your custom recovery.
chainsuk said:
Just use Nexus Root Toolkit its so easy google it.:cyclops:
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Yes, easy to make you think you "bricked" your phone.
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simms22 said:
people...!
this is exactly tbe same as the very first android update ever in 2008.. if you update via ota or stock manually, YOU WILL LOSE ROOT. stock rom is not rooted by default. you can not expect to have root when updating stock! this is just silly people. the simplest search on google brings you years, yes years, of the same exact question being asked thousands of times over.. and yes, you will also lose your custom recovery.
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Oh dear. So much this.... I have but one thanks to give to this post...
It's like people are completely baffled at this when it literally happens with every freaking update...
#stayparanoid
Just use wugs nexus tool I lost root and fixed it with the root option. No messing just a few clicks its idiot proof
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stewartk said:
Just use wugs nexus tool I lost root and fixed it with the root option. No messing just a few clicks its idiot proof
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Yes, but it also makes you look like an idiot when you post on here complaining something doesn't work because of use of a toolkit.
Rooting is just flashing a custom recovery then flashing SuperSU. If you need a toolkit to assist with something as simple as that then I suggest you revert back to stock factory images and stay away from anything regarding "root".
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simms22 said:
people...!
this is exactly tbe same as the very first android update ever in 2008.. if you update via ota or stock manually, YOU WILL LOSE ROOT. stock rom is not rooted by default. you can not expect to have root when updating stock! this is just silly people. the simplest search on google brings you years, yes years, of the same exact question being asked thousands of times over.. and yes, you will also lose your custom recovery.
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Yep, I'm surprised people still ask this question. If you know how to flash an OTA, you should know what happens after. On a side note, when I flashed the 4.4.3 OTA, I actually didn't lose the TWRP. I just used the OTA from the OTA thread. I just thought it strange.
Not true i have used it thousands of others have without a problem, i could say people have bricked their phone with fastboot NOTHING is 100% safe....
chainsuk said:
Not true i have used it thousands of others have without a problem, i could say people have bricked their phone with fastboot NOTHING is 100% safe....
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ok, i dont know what youre talking about but ill bite.. show me one person thats bricked their phone with fastboot.
I cant show you i can only tell you what ive read on these very forums for whatever reason ppl have reported on xda that their phones have bootlooped and bricked, it my have been user error on commands or glitches i dont know,and all i was saying about Nexus root toolkit is that i have used it many times without a problem as have other ppl but im sure that some ppl have come unstuck but for me its been fine....
Lethargy said:
Yes, but it also makes you look like an idiot when you post on here complaining something doesn't work because of use of a toolkit.
Rooting is just flashing a custom recovery then flashing SuperSU. If you need a toolkit to assist with something as simple as that then I suggest you revert back to stock factory images and stay away from anything regarding "root".
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I've never had a problem using root kits. I also know how to do it other ways. But some idiots like to do it root kit ways.
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stewartk said:
I've never had a problem using root kits. I also know how to do it other ways. But some idiots like to do it root kit ways.
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Maybe you should talk to this guy
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53573890
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Anybody have steps for me? My USB is DEAD completely. I have CWM, Flashify, Bootunlocker installed. Now what? I need to get this puppy ready for a warranty repair...
Click the link in my signature. Download vomers stock ROM from resources section.
Also download stock recovery image ( can be found in the google factory image )
Steps are
-Flash vomer stock ROM via recovery
-Lock bootloader and reset tamper flag using boot unlocker
-Flashify stock recovery
-unroot via supersu app
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stonew5082 said:
Anybody have steps for me? My USB is DEAD completely. I have CWM, Flashify, Bootunlocker installed. Now what? I need to get this puppy ready for a warranty repair...
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If it's a hardware issue and you are returning it to Google (not LG) then I doubt you need to do anything. I had a USB port issue and was rooted, with custom recovery and kernel and had no issues on getting a replacement.
marleyfan61 said:
If it's a hardware issue and you are returning it to Google (not LG) then I doubt you need to do anything. I had a USB port issue and was rooted, with custom recovery and kernel and had no issues on getting a replacement.
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well that's nice to hear! Unfortunately I'm in the thick of it already. This stock rom has been saying 'installing update' for too long... Wonder what is wrong.
stonew5082 said:
well that's nice to hear! Unfortunately I'm in the thick of it already. This stock rom has been saying 'installing update' for too long... Wonder what is wrong.
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Yeah it takes ages. Don't worry about it
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rootSU said:
Yeah it takes ages. Don't worry about it
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Typicall noob move on my part. Thank you so much for helping.
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Typicall noob move on my part. Thank you so much for helping.
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No problem.
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So I have always rooted my phones in the past.
I rooted my Samsung Galaxy S2 because well, it needed KitKat and Samsung is lame...
Now I am faced with the decision to root or not to root. My N5 is awesome it has Full support and is the raw experience I want, rooting would let me have a little more fun in the way of mods and tweaks, but all the problems everyone seems to be having is kinda putting me off so I guess I just need help.
Also there is a difference between unlocking boot loader and rooting, does the unlocking void warranty?
All guides and info threads are linked in my signature and will answer almost all your questions
I'm not sure of all these "problems" you're referring to. Basically, idiots have the most problems. Normal people don't really have any
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rootSU said:
Basically, idiots have the most problems. Normal people don't really have any
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this. i have been rooted since day one and have ZERO problems.
I think this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54746284&postcount=8
Applies here too, what do you think, @rootSU?
Right. Root doesn't modify files that can cause an issue assuming you're doing it right. I'd highly recommend NOT using a toolkit and rooting yourself and unlocking the bootloader yourself, it assures nothing goes wrong and you get some experience.
rootSU's guide are a treasure trove of information, take a looksie.
unlocking the bootloader lets you flash a custom recovery to flash things, it has nothing to do with root. you can flash any roms or kernels you want, without root. all root does is give you permission to change system files. and you would flash the root zip in your new recovery once you unlock the bootloader.
simms22 said:
unlocking the bootloader lets you flash a custom recovery to flash things, it has nothing to do with root. you can flash any roms or kernels you want, without root. all root does is give you permission to change system files. and you would flash the root zip in your new recovery once you unlock the bootloader.
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So would unlocking the boot loader void the warranty?
Spectrys said:
So would unlocking the boot loader void the warranty?
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depending on who you bought it from, yes and no. but anyways, you can lock the bootloader after as well, easily. generally, google will still except warrenty if the bootloader is unlocked for any hardware issue. other companies will void the warrenty, including LG. but again, it can be relocked
simms22 said:
depending on who you bought it from, yes and no. but anyways, you can lock the bootloader after as well, easily. generally, google will still except warrenty if the bootloader is unlocked for any hardware issue. other companies will void the warrenty, including LG. but again, it can be relocked
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So would unlocking allow me to do things like mods, such as rings and boot screens?
Sorry kinda new to boot loaders.
Spectrys said:
So would unlocking allow me to do things like mods, such as rings and boot screens?
Sorry kinda new to boot loaders.
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yup. anything that needs to be flashed will go through your custom recovery, which needs an unlocked boitloader to get flashed onto your device. then youll use that recovery to flash things, and make backups.
Spectrys said:
So would unlocking allow me to do things like mods, such as rings and boot screens?
Sorry kinda new to boot loaders.
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Unlocking the bootloader is a requirement in order to use a custom recovery. And most mods are installed by flashable zips in recovery. So yes kind of required.
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Awesome! You guys are great I am going to unlock later today or tomorrow.
Now next question the ota updates will I be able to install those if I keep stock with an unlocked boot loader?
Spectrys said:
Awesome! You guys are great I am going to unlock later today or tomorrow.
Now next question the ota updates will I be able to install those if I keep stock with an unlocked boot loader?
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If you click the link in my signature, theres a thread about ota. All guides and info is there. Every question you've asked today is answered there
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Pretty sure you told me that earlier, thanks.
Looking at it now.
Spectrys said:
Pretty sure you told me that earlier, thanks.
Looking at it now.
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Yepp. Loads of good stuff there
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sure
root is best thing to do . just root and install custom kernel
MohamedHusseinMohamed said:
root is best thing to do . just root and install custom kernel
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you do not need root to install custom kernels
all you need root for is to change system files. well, that's all root does, is give you permission.
Spectrys said:
So I have always rooted my phones in the past.
I rooted my Samsung Galaxy S2 because well, it needed KitKat and Samsung is lame...
Now I am faced with the decision to root or not to root. My N5 is awesome it has Full support and is the raw experience I want, rooting would let me have a little more fun in the way of mods and tweaks, but all the problems everyone seems to be having is kinda putting me off so I guess I just need help.
Also there is a difference between unlocking boot loader and rooting, does the unlocking void warranty?
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You have to unlock the boot loader in order to root. Personally at this time I would not root because of android L around the corner. With rooting, you can longer receive ota's. Yes it fun to tweak but if I were in your position I wouldn't....
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dec1153 said:
With rooting, you can longer receive ota's.
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Not true. You can receive OTA's if rooted (read the OTA help-desk thread) However, what's the big deal about OTA's?
1) You can get a rooted rom flashed based on the latest build BEFORE you get the OTA
2) Much less to go wrong that way than with OTA.
I think too many people put too much importance in OTA updates. Its a poor method of delivery and not even quick
rootSU said:
Not true. You can receive OTA's if rooted (read the OTA help-desk thread) However, what's the big deal about OTA's?
1) You can get a rooted rom flashed based on the latest build BEFORE you get the OTA
2) Much less to go wrong that way than with OTA.
I think too many people put too much importance in OTA updates. Its a poor method of delivery and not even quick
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Personally, I think that if you don't know how to update manually and are completely reliant on OTAs, then you shouldn't have root access in the first place because you don't know what you're doing.
I have an sch-i535 Galaxy S3 Verizon phone. I'm not using it on a network anymore and just want to use a custom rom. Is there ANY way to wipe, replace, do something with the locked bootloader since I'm not using the phone as a phone?
oneway2k said:
I have an sch-i535 Galaxy S3 Verizon phone. I'm not using it on a network anymore and just want to use a custom rom. Is there ANY way to wipe, replace, do something with the locked bootloader since I'm not using the phone as a phone?
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Your out of luck. Locked bootloader means no way to return to a previous version on Android. Even if its not being used as a phone it's basically stuck there. There are jtag services out there to revert back to 4.1.2 but I've heard a lot of mixed thoughts on those
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ShapesBlue said:
Your out of luck. Locked bootloader means no way to return to a previous version on Android. Even if its not being used as a phone it's basically stuck there. There are jtag services out there to revert back to 4.1.2 but I've heard a lot of mixed thoughts on those
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Since I'm not too concerned about breaking this phone, can someone point me to info on the procedure for using JTAG to go back to 4.1.2? I have found some advertisements but no how-to.
oneway2k said:
Since I'm not too concerned about breaking this phone, can someone point me to info on the procedure for using JTAG to go back to 4.1.2? I have found some advertisements but no how-to.
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I'd suggest mobile tech videos. There is a thread on xda about them but there are mixed reviews
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1734949
Moved to Q&A.
If you decide not to go the jtag route you could:
1) install SafeStrap
2) flash SuperliteROM into stock slot
3) flash XPosed and the modules that would make SLR look and act as you like.
This is what I have done with the i535 I picked up that was on NE1.