Will I receive updates even if i unlock my bootloader?
I have read on some forums that can affect the OTA updates, it that true?
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Syzew said:
Will I receive updates even if i unlock my bootloader?
I have read on some forums that can affect the OTA updates, it that true?
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yes
when u unlock ur bootloader it means u remove ur device from official support so u will void warranty and also won't get software support
But u will get Freedom to do whatever u like
Syzew said:
Will I receive updates even if i unlock my bootloader?
I have read on some forums that can affect the OTA updates, it that true?
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Yes, Unlocking bootloader will show OTA notification but will fail when you try to install updates.
I also had same issue on my XL. Just had to relock the bootloader and update successful.
Just askin'.. do you think that the official lollipop update will be downloadable somewhere on the internet? (like sammobile does for samsung phones firmwares).
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Hi!
I'm wanting to unlock the bootloader on my new TF700, but I read this in the bootloader unlocker disclaimer:
...can no longer receive ASUS software updates...
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Does this mean that I can't use ANY official ASUS updates, even if I want to run the update manually? Or does this just refer to OTA updates? I really want to put Jellybean on here when they release it, so I probably won't unlock the bootloader if I can't update to it manually.
Also, does unlocking the bootloader also run a factory reset and wipe the device?
nothsa said:
Hi!
I'm wanting to unlock the bootloader on my new TF700, but I read this in the bootloader unlocker disclaimer:
Does this mean that I can't use ANY official ASUS updates, even if I want to run the update manually? Or does this just refer to OTA updates? I really want to put Jellybean on here when they release it, so I probably won't unlock the bootloader if I can't update to it manually.
Also, does unlocking the bootloader also run a factory reset and wipe the device?
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You'll be flashing ROMs, not getting ASUS's updates. A rom for the latest firmware usually takes less than a week to get on the dev section of the forum.
nothsa said:
Hi!
I'm wanting to unlock the bootloader on my new TF700, but I read this in the bootloader unlocker disclaimer:
Does this mean that I can't use ANY official ASUS updates, even if I want to run the update manually? Or does this just refer to OTA updates? I really want to put Jellybean on here when they release it, so I probably won't unlock the bootloader if I can't update to it manually.
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Only refers to OTA, as far as we currently know -- the bootloader unlock hasn't been available long enough to prove otherwise.
Also, does unlocking the bootloader also run a factory reset and wipe the device?
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Nope, it only reboots. It will leave your user data intact when performed correctly. Obviously, when the crap goes into the ventilator, global nuclear war might ensue or your cat may just die (if you don't have one, you will receive one from a local asylum a few days before, that's enough emotional attachment to make it hurt).
<Oh, sometimes I'm vile. Sorry! >
Hi XDA-Devvers,
In a topic (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1510719) I read about the following:
Nonverbose said:
Root won't stop an ota but an unlocked bootloader will. You can check in your boot screen if its still unlocked or if its relocked.
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Doesn't that mean that we can root our tablet, lock the bootloader again (fastboot oem lock), install Voodoo OTA RootKeeper and once there's an OTA available, just backup the root with the Voodoo app and install it?
How awesome would that be :laugh:
Since I am not a pro in that kind of stuff: Can anyone confirm this theory might actually work for real?
fastboot oem lock is unavailable once you unlocked the bootloader.
Ah bummer. Can we relock the bootloader yet? IF we were able to relock the bootloader, it would work, wouldn't it?
TomONeill said:
Ah bummer. Can we relock the bootloader yet? IF we were able to relock the bootloader, it would work, wouldn't it?
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No, as many informations -including bootloader version- are sent to check if a new OTA is available
alx5962 said:
No, as many informations -including bootloader version- are sent to check if a new OTA is available
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Okay, thank you for replying. This makes the decision to root a little harder since I want to keep getting updates and for that you'll need ClockWork (and the people who are pushing the update to XDA)(Clockwork does have the nandroid backup though, which I want to have when rooting), which doesn't run very stable last time I read (I rooted before, but then I sent my tab back (heat problems) and got a new one. I flashed a beta ROM xd).
I thanked your post
Isn't it enough to have the original Kernel and ROM? Do you really need a locked bootloader to get OTA updates?
Has anyone tested the universal root method? See http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
As this doesn't effect the Kernel, OTA updates might work if rooting works with this method.
I've not tried it. I've read some people are bricking their tablets with the universal, and since the A700 is basically a brick waiting to happen, I think I'll pass on it for a while.
Hi, I wanted to unlock the bootloader of my device but on the Sony website it says that I should be on a specific firmware but I've already upgraded from that firmware and don't plan on downgrading. Can I continue unlocking the bootloader?
cyriljohn01 said:
Hi, I wanted to unlock the bootloader of my device but on the Sony website it says that I should be on a specific firmware but I've already upgraded from that firmware and don't plan on downgrading. Can I continue unlocking the bootloader?
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Hey,
I also had this "Problem" saying I have to be on a Specific Firmware. But my Phone came out of the Box with a Newer Firmware. But you can continue Unlocking your Bootloader without downgrading i did it too and it worked.
Otaku-San said:
Hey,
I also had this "Problem" saying I have to be on a Specific Firmware. But my Phone came out of the Box with a Newer Firmware. But you can continue Unlocking your Bootloader without downgrading i did it too and it worked.
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Thank you soo much!
Hello just a few minutes ago I manually searched for updates from the system setting (have auto update off) and realized I had an update so I took it. I've taken updates OTA before with no issues however this time it basically completely factory data reset my phone and also what's more bizarre is it removed my bootloader unlock that I had gotten way back when the phone was first released. I have never installed custom firmware or even rooted the device but I did get my bootloader unlocked using a paid service that I found about here. I have a snapdragon model note 20 ultra 5g. I am so confused why this time around the OTA affected these things. I have included a screenshot of the OTA I took. Can anyone tell me what happened to my bootloader unlock I've had for like 6 months ?
Do you have a U or a UI device? If so I think Samsung changed the bootloader from version 1 to version 2 and that might be why you lost it. Checkout the last 2 pages of this thread here where you might be able to get more clarification.
Whenever you lock or unlock your bootloader, you device will factory reset.
When you took the update, it updated the bootloader to version 2.
Since your unlock was not an official one, it relocked your bootloader in the process.
This is what caused the wipe.
Yup. You're not supposed to take ota updates with unofficial unlocked bootloader.
Not even sim unlock.
coilbio said:
Yup. You're not supposed to take ota updates with unofficial unlocked bootloader.
Not even sim unlock.
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Is there such a thing as an official bootloader unlock?
shpotik said:
Is there such a thing as an official bootloader unlock?
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Nope. Not for US versions.
Why did you unlock the bootloader if you haven't ever rooted or flashed custom?
*Detection* said:
Why did you unlock the bootloader if you haven't ever rooted or flashed custom?
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It sounded like a good idea at the time.
Hi, a little question. If I closed the bootloader and returned to the stock ROM with no root, will I receive OTA updates again? Also another question, I want to modify some files before I flash the rom like I want to remove samsung emoji and put ios emoji in their place, is it possible?
kingozilla said:
Hi, a little question. If I closed the bootloader and returned to the stock ROM with no root, will I receive OTA updates again?
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I've heard people say that you do get OTA if you flash stock and re-lock your bootloader but never tested it myself.
kingozilla said:
Also another question, I want to modify some files before I flash the rom like I want to remove samsung emoji and put ios emoji in their place, is it possible?
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No, any modification will be detected as custom and won't be able to be flashed with a locked bootloader.
You can receive OTA and update normally after locked bootloader
ShaDisNX255 said:
I've heard people say that you do get OTA if you flash stock and re-lock your bootloader but never tested it myself.
No, any modification will be detected as custom and won't be able to be flashed with a locked bootloader.
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Ok thank you, I downloaded the stock rom and wont return to root in near future, because I strongly want the stability over apps - bank apps and phone, and I want encryption, and not anymore have more time for this. But how can I close the bootloader to receive OTA updates? Does installing it just normally through odin close it?
kingozilla said:
Ok thank you, I downloaded the stock rom and wont return to root in near future, because I strongly want the stability over apps - bank apps and phone, and I want encryption, and not anymore have more time for this. But how can I close the bootloader to receive OTA updates? Does installing it just normally through odin close it?
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Make sure you are at stock. Boot into unlock mode again, do it the same like unlock, it will lock your bootloader. When stock boot up, enable Developer option, turn off allow OEM unlocking, reboot. Now you are able to receive OTA normally.