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Difference between unlocking bootloader and rooting

Does unlocking the bootloader give you root?
And in which instances can you flash a custom recovery or customs ROMs?

Rooting means you can install apps that require root access (like titanium backup or setcpu). Unlocked bootloader means you can load any rom, kernel, etc that you like. Unlocked bootloader is usually acquired after rooting.

I'm not sure I totally understand the first reply, so here is my take on it.
Rooting will let you install apps that require root as already stated, but rooting will let you install custom ROMs and do just about any tweak you want. I finally did unlock my bootloader, but the only benefit I gained was being able to change the flash screen, which is the first screen you see when the phone powers on.
I have read that it's harder to brick your phone with a s=off bootloader too.

It is not harder to brick your phone with an unlocked bootloader, just easier to recover from a soft-brick. An unlocked bootloader will allow you to flash using fastboot. So in the case of a corrupt recovery, or something along those lines, you are able to flash it using your computer. It basically allows you to flash different parts of an image separately.

lowandbehold said:
It is not harder to brick your phone with an unlocked bootloader, just easier to recover from a soft-brick.
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That's pretty much what I meant, I just didn't say it right. Thanks for clearing it up.

How to find my phones' bootloader is locked or not? Because i already flashed different custom ROMs and using it.
Regards,
Cjey

If you are rooted with a custom recovery, your bootloader is unlocked.

lowandbehold said:
If you are rooted with a custom recovery, your bootloader is unlocked.
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Thanks buddy,
I want to know that what if i flash ROM for locked bootloaders?

Honestly, I didn't know you can root your phone till today I read a few posts here. So thank you all guys for the input

slight confusion over rooted
i had the .67 generic uk firmware, i downloaded the central europe .73 firmware and used flashtool to flash the ftf file,
all worked fine once i installed the drivers on flash tool,
my confusion is...... alot of people are saying there phone is rooted/bootloader unlocked, am i rite in thinking my phone is rooted and not unlocked,
others have also said they have flashed the .img to the phone which i havent done, is there something ive done wrong ?

[Q] How often do I have to unlock bootloader?

Hi, I have already rooted and unlocked my bootloader then proceeded to flash a custom ROM. I want to try out a different ROM so do I have to re-do the whole root and unlock bootloader process ? I know its just flash one simple zip file in recovery but the reason I ask is my phone got soft bricked last time around.

dannyboy951 said:
Hi, I have already rooted and unlocked my bootloader then proceeded to flash a custom ROM. I want to try out a different ROM so do I have to re-do the whole root and unlock bootloader process ? I know its just flash one simple zip file in recovery but the reason I ask is my phone got soft bricked last time around.
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Once it's unlocked you don't need to do it again unless you intentionally re-lock it or get a new phone.

Also be careful if you somehow get vzw OTA pushed to your phone (sometimes happens without you knowing it) it will lock your bootloader again and when you go to flash it will say something about taking your phone to verizon. Don't panic as most people do all you have to do is unlock again and everything will be fine

[Q] HTC One Mini 4.4.2 root help?

I was wondering if anyone out there could teach me how to root my htc one mini running android 4.4.2. Im very new to this root stuff so i need some help!:silly::good:

modhvadia98 said:
I was wondering if anyone out there could teach me how to root my htc one mini running android 4.4.2. Im very new to this root stuff so i need some help!:silly::good:
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Unlock bootloader via htcdev, download TWRP2630-KKOneMine and put it in the fastboot folder where you use it to unlock bootloade and flash it with the command fastboot flash recovery TWRP2630-KKOneMine.img. and you should be able to root.

abzboi said:
Unlock bootloader via htcdev, download TWRP2630-KKOneMine and put it in the fastboot folder where you use it to unlock bootloade and flash it with the command fastboot flash recovery TWRP2630-KKOneMine.img. and you should be able to root.
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Does unlocking the bootloader make you lose all the stuff on the phone? and where can i download the twrp? also, how do i flash and root?

modhvadia98 said:
Does unlocking the bootloader make you lose all the stuff on the phone? and where can i download the twrp? also, how do i flash and root?
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Yes, it does. So make sure you back up the stuff before you unlock bootloader. You can find the download the one mini q&a, help & troubleshooting. It is the thread with something about sd card. Inside the thread, you will find it.

[Q] Doubts with locked bootloader and unlocked bootloader?

Hi.. I have Sony Xperia (ST21I) with build number 11.0.A.4.27 (android version 4.0.4). Few months before it rooted this phone with a unlock flash tool. I am sure that the phone is rooted now. And i managed to install a Clockwork Mod too with CWM installer.apk file. And tried too boot into clockwork mod. It worked. Now I don't know which bootloader I am having? A locked bootloader or a unlocked bootloader. This question may look silly to people who are really fluent to android. I never carried any process to specifically unlock my bootloader. I am asking this question because I have read that "You can't root your phone without unlocking bootloader". If what i read is true does that mean i am having a unlocked bootloader?? So now is it possible to flash a custom rom for unlocked bootloader? Thanks in advance.

only few roms
thinkcrazi said:
Hi.. I have Sony Xperia (ST21I) with build number 11.0.A.4.27 (android version 4.0.4). Few months before it rooted this phone with a unlock flash tool. I am sure that the phone is rooted now. And i managed to install a Clockwork Mod too with CWM installer.apk file. And tried too boot into clockwork mod. It worked. Now I don't know which bootloader I am having? A locked bootloader or a unlocked bootloader. This question may look silly to people who are really fluent to android. I never carried any process to specifically unlock my bootloader. I am asking this question because I have read that "You can't root your phone without unlocking bootloader". If what i read is true does that mean i am having a unlocked bootloader?? So now is it possible to flash a custom rom for unlocked bootloader? Thanks in advance.
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some roms can be flashed on locked bootloaders like this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-j-e/development/rom-paradox-t2209026
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thinkcrazi said:
Hi.. I have Sony Xperia (ST21I) with build number 11.0.A.4.27 (android version 4.0.4). Few months before it rooted this phone with a unlock flash tool. I am sure that the phone is rooted now. And i managed to install a Clockwork Mod too with CWM installer.apk file. And tried too boot into clockwork mod. It worked. Now I don't know which bootloader I am having? A locked bootloader or a unlocked bootloader. This question may look silly to people who are really fluent to android. I never carried any process to specifically unlock my bootloader. I am asking this question because I have read that "You can't root your phone without unlocking bootloader". If what i read is true does that mean i am having a unlocked bootloader?? So now is it possible to flash a custom rom for unlocked bootloader? Thanks in advance.
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To know if ur bootloader locked or not go to *#*#service#*#*

thinkcrazi said:
Hi.. I have Sony Xperia (ST21I) with build number 11.0.A.4.27 (android version 4.0.4). Few months before it rooted this phone with a unlock flash tool. I am sure that the phone is rooted now. And i managed to install a Clockwork Mod too with CWM installer.apk file. And tried too boot into clockwork mod. It worked. Now I don't know which bootloader I am having? A locked bootloader or a unlocked bootloader. This question may look silly to people who are really fluent to android. I never carried any process to specifically unlock my bootloader. I am asking this question because I have read that "You can't root your phone without unlocking bootloader". If what i read is true does that mean i am having a unlocked bootloader?? So now is it possible to flash a custom rom for unlocked bootloader? Thanks in advance.
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Dial *#*#7378423#*#*
You probably have a locked boot loader as bootloader can only be unlocked by a specific key.
I too have a xperia tipo and it can be rooted without unlocking the bootloader. I used unlockroot to root it.

Thanks Guys!!
aksh1892 said:
Dial *#*#7378423#*#*
You probably have a locked boot loader as bootloader can only be unlocked by a specific key.
I too have a xperia tipo and it can be rooted without unlocking the bootloader. I used unlockroot to root it.
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Thanks akash and slogger for ur replies.. Actually i sorted it out earlier itself. But unfortunately i didn't come here.. Anyway thanks guys..

Thread Closed, thanks!!

[SOLVED] Galaxy S6 G920FQ Bootloader unlock?

As I said in the title my device is G920FQ model. I want to try custom roms, is it already bootloader unlocked or is there a way to unlock bootloader? I've searched this place but couldn't find anything.
Also if it is bl unlocked can I just flash TWRP without rooting my device first?
EDIT: Got it all sorted out.

kuzeykutupdayisi said:
As I said in the title my device is G920FQ model. I want to try custom roms, is it already bootloader unlocked or is there a way to unlock bootloader? I've searched this place but couldn't find anything.
Also if it is bl unlocked can I just flash TWRP without rooting my device first?
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what i know is that u don't have to root before flashing twrp so just flash twrp fist and see if u can get into the recovery mode
so try to flash twrp and get into it try different ver. of it
if u can't try to unlock bootloader if it was locked and search google for (how to check if bootloader is locked s6)

ahmedsasker said:
what i know is that u don't have to root before flashing twrp so just flash twrp fist and see if u can get into the recovery mode
so try to flash twrp and get into it try different ver. of it
if u can't try to unlock bootloader if it was locked and search google for (how to check if bootloader is locked s6)
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I've got it all sorted out, but thanks for your answer!