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[Q] Does unlock code work on rooted G2x p999 ?

Hello,
I want to unlock my tmobile G2X p999. I tried to buy an unlock code from ebay vendor. But they are telling me that unlock codes does not work with rooted phones.
Need a bit clarification here. Thanks in advance...........

Yes it does, mine is rooted and unlocked.
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Crossover12 said:
Yes it does, mine is rooted and unlocked.
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Thanks for the reply, but did you 1st root the phone and then unlocked it ?

It works even if you root your phone first.

Always wondering this. Now I know.
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Was rooted for 6months b4 unlocking and had no problems.
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Rooting is not a problem for unlocking. You cannot be on a custom rom unless it was derived from an official rom release. If you are on an AOSP custom rom such as Cyanogen or MIUI you cannot unlock the phone until you flash back to an official rom or derivative thereof.

jboxer said:
Rooting is not a problem for unlocking. You cannot be on a custom rom unless it was derived from an official rom release. If you are on an AOSP custom rom such as Cyanogen or MIUI you cannot unlock the phone until you flash back to an official rom or derivative thereof.
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And in addition to that, after unlocking it you can go to an AOSP rom and you'll still be unlocked.
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If I'm not mistaken, once you unlock your phone, it's a permanent unlock for the device.
Wouldn't matter what ROM you were on afterwards.

desynch- said:
If I'm not mistaken, once you unlock your phone, it's a permanent unlock for the device.
Wouldn't matter what ROM you were on afterwards.
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Correct.
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jboxer said:
Rooting is not a problem for unlocking. You cannot be on a custom rom unless it was derived from an official rom release. If you are on an AOSP custom rom such as Cyanogen or MIUI you cannot unlock the phone until you flash back to an official rom or derivative thereof.
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Not true at all. You can unlock while running CM. I've done it a few times, with a few different phones.
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I have had no problem unlocking any of my rooted g2x phones.
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Bootloader, how to tell if it's locked on nonrooted device

Hey guys, just recently had to unroot the S3 due to some minor hardware issues. I flashed the stock Rom and all with mobile Odin and was even able to update with the ota.
Is there a way to check to make sure the bootloader is locked without having to unroot again? Have a feeling I missed a step but just want to be sure.
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Of the Samsung screen flashes by very quickly at boot then it means you are unlocked.
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If you did a ota then your bootloader is locked iirc. Which version did you flash with odin? I think the F2 is the only version that doesnt relock but i could be wrong. But as suggested if the samsung logo goes away real quick at boot you are unlocked.
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I flashed the rom they had from stockrooms.net, so I'm guessing it was one of the first roms the S3 had. It seems like I'm locked since it did an OTA twice (one I manually allowed then another one automatically) and the Samsung logo doesn't just flash by.

As x714x posted, if you accepted an OTA then your bootloader is locked.
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The HD stock build is the only one that wipes everything.
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Just unlock again using EZ Unlock 1.2 to be safe. It will not hurt anything to unlock it if it is already unlocked.
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Help lol bootloader prob

So how would I know for sure if my bootloader is unlocked can't flash any kernel but ez unlock says its unlocked
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When your phone is powered of completely, hold the power and volume down keys at the same time. This will then bring up a white screen with a load of text. Look at the top and if it says 'S-off' then I assume you've unlocked the boot loader. If it says 'S-on' I assume not. But this isn't always the case.
Try it anyway and if this helps please leave a thank you
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moose.splash1 said:
When your phone is powered of completely, hold the power and volume down keys at the same time. This will then bring up a white screen with a load of text. Look at the top and if it says 'S-off' then I assume you've unlocked the boot loader. If it says 'S-on' I assume not. But this isn't always the case.
Try it anyway and if this helps please leave a thank you
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That is just for HTC devices.
Just reboot your phone and if the first samsung logo when booting up disappears quickly then you have an unlocked biitloader.
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The simplest way to tell is if you reboot your device and if the first splash screen that appears flashes "Samsung" really quick, then you are unlocked. If you are not unlocked it will stay up for a second or two.
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How do I unlock it holding power and volume down did nothing for me
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mesmerbelly said:
How do I unlock it holding power and volume down did nothing for me
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Just reboot your phone no need to do all that.
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It stays for a few at Samsung logo
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mesmerbelly said:
It stays for a few at Samsung logo
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Then you are still locked unfortunately. Try using the unlock tool again.
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I have over and over lol any advice?
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You are rooted, yes? If that's not the issue I'm not sure what else it could be.
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Yes been rooted can flash ROMs but not kernel
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What version of ez unlock are you using? Make sure you use version 1.2. The later versions don't work.

Actually they do work as I used 1.4 and the only thing is that it says unknown. Also once it gives you the prompt saying the phone is unlocked you flash a custom recovery to see if you have successfully unlocked the bootloader.

mesmerbelly said:
Yes been rooted can flash ROMs but not kernel
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You probably flashed an incompatible kernel. Basically if you flash a kernel meant for ICS it won't work on jelly bean and vice versa.

jmxc23 said:
You probably flashed an incompatible kernel. Basically if you flash a kernel meant for ICS it won't work on jelly bean and vice versa.
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I tried several and all for vzw
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jmxc23 said:
Actually they do work as I used 1.4 and the only thing is that it says unknown. Also once it gives you the prompt saying the phone is unlocked you flash a custom recovery to see if you have successfully unlocked the bootloader.
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It has been widely known/reported that 1.4/1.3 are non-functional. I think you are the first person I've seen to claim otherwise. Maybe it works for some? All I know is that 1.4 did not work for me I had to revert to 1.2, and this is the same for everyone else in the ez unlock thread on Rootz.
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I tried several and all for vzw
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I'm assuming you downloaded ez-unlock from the market? That's version 1.4, which has been widely reported as non-functional. Uninstall the current app then download version 1.2 from this thread and install it:
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/32456-app-920-ez-unlock-14-easiest-way-to-unlock-your-bootloader/
That should fix your problem if it doesn't then there is something else wrong.

So I Odin back to stock through the whole root clockwork and unlock I am definitely
Unlocked at this point and I'm sure but no matter what kernel I flash it won't boot I get a crazy pixilated screen that is multicolored which is more than it would do prior to all this but no boot wtf is wrong here any ideas ?? anyone have anything remotely close to this happen to them ??

mesmerbelly said:
So I Odin back to stock through the whole root clockwork and unlock I am definitely
Unlocked at this point and I'm sure but no matter what kernel I flash it won't boot I get a crazy pixilated screen that is multicolored which is more than it would do prior to all this but no boot wtf is wrong here any ideas ?? anyone have anything remotely close to this happen to them ??
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What kernels are you trying to flash?

mesmerbelly said:
So I Odin back to stock through the whole root clockwork and unlock I am definitely
Unlocked at this point and I'm sure but no matter what kernel I flash it won't boot I get a crazy pixilated screen that is multicolored which is more than it would do prior to all this but no boot wtf is wrong here any ideas ?? anyone have anything remotely close to this happen to them ??
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Post a link to what kernel you're trying to flash. Also, which rom are you on-AOSP OR TW and which Android version is it?

I finally got faux main line v15 to work via a ROM with aroma installer so idk what the hell I was doing wrong but I was wrong somewhere
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Proper upgrade path

Sorry for the noobish question that I should know, but it's been a while since I've used an HD.
I picked up a used HD on 9.18.94. Can I simply sideload 183.46.10 and run the bootloader unlock? My first goal is the bootloader then I can flash root and unlock the radios so my wife can use it on ATT
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Yep, just upgrade straight to .10, unlock, root, and you'll be good.
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Awesome, thanks
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When I try to update from external storage it stays install /sdcard and reboots into recovery and stays on 4.1 do I need to load another is in between?
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Borderpatrol1987 said:
When I try to update from external storage it stays install /sdcard and reboots into recovery and stays on 4.1 do I need to load another is in between?
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just use this, less hassles.

What are you trying to flash? The FXZ needs to be flashed in RSD.
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RikRong said:
What are you trying to flash? The FXZ needs to be flashed in RSD.
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I was trying to flash what I thought was the 4.4.2 ota. I accidentally clicked software update, and lo and behold it was the right os.
Now I'm rooted and bl unlocked. Onto unlocking the radios for att
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A little help, Root XT1080

My XT1080 has an unlocked bootloader already. I would like help rooting it on Android 4.4.4 please. Can this be done?
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choppacha01 said:
My XT1080 has an unlocked bootloader already. I would like help rooting it on Android 4.4.4 please. Can this be done?
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The same way on the moto x, how did u get it unlocked? You have a Dev ed?

choppacha01 said:
My XT1080 has an unlocked bootloader already. I would like help rooting it on Android 4.4.4 please. Can this be done?
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If you're running official 4.4.4 firmware (SU4-21/SU5-25/SU6-7) - you must downgrade first to SU3-15 cause that's only available way to get root. Or you can install alternative firmware like CyanogenMod cause you're lucky one and have unlocked bootloader.

choppacha01 said:
My XT1080 has an unlocked bootloader already. I would like help rooting it on Android 4.4.4 please. Can this be done?
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if you already have a unlocked boot loader just flash a custom recovery

choppacha01 said:
My XT1080 has an unlocked bootloader already. I would like help rooting it on Android 4.4.4 please. Can this be done?
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With an unlocked boot loader all you have to do is flash twrp recovery then boot into recovery and when you exit it will ask if you want to install SU.
Here is a link to a tool others have used to flash twrp.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=54201254
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I unlocked BL using middleman back then. Is there a way to root without custom recovery? Like running a .bat file to root my N6.
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choppacha01 said:
I unlocked BL using middleman back then. Is there a way to root without custom recovery? Like running a .bat file to root my N6.
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Try the sunshine download page there's a app there called suinstaller its for installation of su with a unlocked bl
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