Hi, i'm new to the xda community (this is my first post actually) and wasn't sure if this is the right place to post my question...sorry in advance...
I would like to root my Nexus 5 and wanted to know if there's a way to do so without unlocking the bootloader. My version is 4.4.2.
I recently came across the toolkit by wugfresh and I saw you could root the device separately - is it possible to root the device without unlocking using this toolkit?
thanks!
Questions belong in the Q&A thread.
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Don't use toolkits. Read the stickies. It's really easy after a bit of reading!
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oco345 said:
Hi, i'm new to the xda community (this is my first post actually) and wasn't sure if this is the right place to post my question...sorry in advance...
I would like to root my Nexus 5 and wanted to know if there's a way to do so without unlocking the bootloader. My version is 4.4.2.
I recently came across the toolkit by wugfresh and I saw you could root the device separately - is it possible to root the device without unlocking using this toolkit?
thanks!
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no. you have to unlock the bootloader. after unlocking and rooting, you can relock it. fastboot oem unlock unlocks the bootloader via fastboot, and fastboot oem lock relocks the bootloader.
oco345 said:
Hi, i'm new to the xda community (this is my first post actually) and wasn't sure if this is the right place to post my question...sorry in advance...
I would like to root my Nexus 5 and wanted to know if there's a way to do so without unlocking the bootloader. My version is 4.4.2.
I recently came across the toolkit by wugfresh and I saw you could root the device separately - is it possible to root the device without unlocking using this toolkit?
thanks!
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Next time post questions in Q&A.
1. Don`t use Toolkits as sooner or later you will run into trouble and you will not be able to fix it.
2, Rooting without unlocking the bootloader is impossible on the N5.
3. Read the first 5 threads in the General section well, then you know the basics that will prevent you from bricking your device.
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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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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
OK I just bought on contract a 16GB Moto G. Very happy so far. It downloaded the new 4.4.2 Kitkat. Can't see any difference.
It is locked to Tesco.
My question is, what steps do I now take to get root access and install CWM?
Do I need to unlock the phone first?
Any advantages in using one of the new Mods?
Any other advice welcome. I just know how to follow instructions...:fingers-crossed:
thanks
keveen said:
OK I just bought on contract a 16GB Moto G. Very happy so far. It downloaded the new 4.4.2 Kitkat. Can't see any difference.
It is locked to Tesco.
My question is, what steps do I now take to get root access and install CWM?
Do I need to unlock the phone first?
Any advantages in using one of the new Mods?
Any other advice welcome. I just know how to follow instructions...:fingers-crossed:
thanks
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Already answered hundreds of times in other threads. Do some reading.
Use search. But do it in the following steps. Unlock the boot loader, then install a custom recovery, then root.
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can we get our Mods to move this to the proper forum? (and also clean up some of the non development posts on this page)
Moved Here as this does not belong in the Dev Sections. Thanks.
Unlocking guide - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47705438&postcount=6
To root and get CWM - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2585242
** just follow from Now, if you want root, **
Don't forget to thank those who made the guides.
If you ask these questions which are already answered dozens of times i recommend you to read more first before you do anything. Otherwise your next question will be how "to make a phone out ouf my brick?".
OK. Sorry. I get you guys. I just thought maybe the Tesco version might need some different approaches. Actually it is quite hard to find a simple list of "things to do" with your phone, tablet whatever or simple steps you need to follow. Of course the details are more complex. I wasn't sure if I needed to unlock the phone or could do rooting on a locked phone. Maybe each device forum category should have a simple sticky just like that for us non-techies who just follow the instructions without really understanding what is going on.
Also I was half asleep and I see there is actually an excellent introduction. Deaf, dumb and blind...
As i know that 4.4.3 is releasing soon
My N5 is root, and my question is:
Do i need to unroot (or lock the bootloader) before upgradr to 4.4.3?
Thanks
Hi,
Again another thread about this...
Sticky in the general section: [INFO] Nexus 5 OTA Help-Desk...
All the very interesting information are in sticky here on the Q&A section or in the General section...
Hammer_Of_The_Gods said:
Hi,
Again another thread about this...
Sticky in the general section: [INFO] Nexus 5 OTA Help-Desk...
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Ok, thanks for answering this stupid question
oliver139 said:
As i know that 4.4.3 is releasing soon
My N5 is root, and my question is:
Do i need to unroot (or lock the bootloader) before upgradr to 4.4.3?
Thanks
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Better off unrooting bud. Easier in the long run.
Nothing is simpler than just flashing the files when available with fast boot. Its usually only a couple days til files are out...or even a flashable stock version.
No you dont need to relock bootloader when you update it relocks it but its easy to unlock i did it manually and it only took me 5 minutes
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Lol
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Are all of the One A9s ordered direct from HTC able to be BL unlocked right from HTC or is there still a process outside of that? Does it wipe the device?
Hoping to get the device and quickly root to maybe use apps like greenify to get some tolerable battery life. All the reviews say battery is terrible.
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You unlock the boot loader via htc.dev and s-off with sunshine, read the thread about it. Good luck it is not that hard to do, and the 25$ to s-off is well spent money.
You're able to use htc dev program to unlock the bootloader. If you got yours directly from htc and if it's the developer edition then the bootloader comes unlocked with no warranty void. Unlocking the bootloader through htc dev does in fact wipe your device. Once I obtained the device from att I unlocked the bootloader, flashed twrp and installed the latest supersu beta for systemless root. Afterwards I booted up, installed sunshine and purchased s-off. After I gained s-off I converted to the developer edition by changing my cid to BS_US001 (dev edition) and flashing the corresponding firmware. As of now there are flashable zips from @Captain_Throwback that are prerooted. If you're looking to use greenify or amplify than I'd recommend the deodexed version as that makes it more stable for the xposed framework.
Wait you have to pay to get root?
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Not for root. For S-Off.
Don't you need s-off for root?
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It seems like you can read , and all your questions are covered in multiple threads already, thre are FAQ sections to. Just try to find them before starting another thread about it.
jaypeg123 said:
It seems like you can read , and all your questions are covered in multiple threads already, thre are FAQ sections to. Just try to find them before starting another thread about it.
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The purpose of forums is to collaborate and help. Every single phone manufacturer does things differently and every forum is setup differently. I checked the top threads in general and QA and didn't see my answers.
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I am sorry if I offended you, but this is not a chat app , and the rooting thread is one of the first an biggest in here, the info in a forum like this are intended to be used, and we can't shout out a question in a new thread the second it pops up in our head. Then we will never find anything around here, I often go back and read up on things so that I am sure of things, this xda forum has so much knowledge saved and there must be some kind of structure to get it to work. Try look up how many members we have, you will be surprised..