Hello i know i can root on 4.3 with towelroot. But can i unlock the bootloader with EZunlock and flash custom roms?
I want to flash cm11 but i dont want to brick. am i able to unlock the bootloader and flash a custom recovery?
thanks
jackpot08 said:
Hello i know i can root on 4.3 with towelroot. But can i unlock the bootloader with EZunlock and flash custom roms?
I want to flash cm11 but i dont want to brick. am i able to unlock the bootloader and flash a custom recovery?
thanks
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No. No bootloader unlock 4.3+ as of yet. That fact is literally all over the VZW SIII forums.
Sent from my Unlocked SCH-I535 running AOKP
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just want to make sure i won't kill the TF
version : 4.2.1
build : JOP40D.WW_epad-10.6.1.14.4-20130329
locked stock tablet.
how to i flash CM10.1 without killing it?
i need to unlock it, but ASUS unlock is ICS only, i'm JB... problem...
iakovl said:
just want to make sure i won't kill the TF
version : 4.2.1
build : JOP40D.WW_epad-10.6.1.14.4-20130329
locked stock tablet.
how to i flash CM10.1 without killing it?
i need to unlock it, but ASUS unlock is ICS only, i'm JB... problem...
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Yes you will need to unlock it. Unlock tool worked for me on JB
i saw this thread for unlock and root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2252563
but what about the bootloader, according to CM thread i need 10.6.1.14.4 bootloader
can i flash it if i'm on JB rom? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=40623406&postcount=1997
iakovl said:
i saw this thread for unlock and root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2252563
but what about the bootloader, according to CM thread i need 10.6.1.14.4 bootloader
can i flash it if i'm on JB rom? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=40623406&postcount=1997
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The unlock and root guide is very good. If you have the latest stock rom installed you will have the latest bootloader.
I rooted my phone and unlocked bootloader back on 4.1. I have 4.3 ota rooted. When I start my phone up it says Samsung unlock, does that mean my bootloader is unlocked and I can install 4.4?
whiteice2424 said:
I rooted my phone and unlocked bootloader back on 4.1. I have 4.3 ota rooted. When I start my phone up it says Samsung unlock, does that mean my bootloader is unlocked and I can install 4.4?
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No, it does not mean your bootloader is unlocked. And no, you cannot install any 4.4 ROMs. You can only flash 4.3 TW ROMs through safestrap.
landshark68 said:
No, it does not mean your bootloader is unlocked. And no, you cannot install any 4.4 ROMs. You can only flash 4.3 TW ROMs through safestrap.
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what about updating the kernel TouchWiz? Can I put any kernel on that is touchwiz?
Do you recommend a 4.3 that I should flash?
thanks for your help
whiteice2424 said:
what about updating the kernel TouchWiz? Can I put any kernel on that is touchwiz?
Do you recommend a 4.3 that I should flash?
thanks for your help
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No, you cannot change or flash any kernels. You have to stick with the stock kernel. A list of safestrap compatible ROMs and other good information is posted in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50448953#post50448953
Hey anyone know how can i update my phone to lollipop without unlocking the bootloader.
I am on the latest 4.4.4 rooted stock rom with locked bootloader.
devilstutor said:
Hey anyone know how can i update my phone to lollipop without unlocking the bootloader.
I am on the latest 4.4.4 rooted stock rom with locked bootloader.
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Just download the respective firmware and flash it via Flashtool.
You won't lose the drm keys.
freddy1991 said:
Just download the respective firmware and flash it via Flashtool.
You won't lose the drm keys.
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1. So no problem if 4.4.4 (.93) is rooted?
2. If it's OK. Any chance to root Lollipop like i rooted
.93? (Giefroot method)
Thanks
No you can't root 5.0.2 with that method.
If you want to retain root, the only way is to flash pre-rooted zip via NUT's dual recovery.
I must unlock the bootloader to do that?
No you do not.
But you must ask questions in the question and answer section.
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Hi,
Situation as following:
Unlocked Bootloader
TWRP 2.8.6.0 installed
CM12
Want:
Simple way flashable Zip prerooted for unlocked Bootloader to switch back to Stock.
In the best Way without losing TWRP 2.8.6.0.
Download it, flash it in recovery
Which Flash Zip? All i see are only for locked Bootloader.
redlabour said:
Which Flash Zip? All i see are only for locked Bootloader.
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You can use anything for a locked bootloader on an unlocked bootlader
I'm still confused about this. Can we do what the title says? Been searching it for a while and I can't find any answers because probably no one asked this. Thanks
Yes you can. Without root you can flash FTF,s. With root & recovery you can flash sony stock based roms. With unlocked bootloader you can flash custom kernels
gregbradley said:
Yes you can. Without root you can flash FTF,s. With root & recovery you can flash sony stock based roms. With unlocked bootloader you can flash custom kernels
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Ah thanks. Always thought there would be a conflict when flashing a generic firmware on a carrier phone.