Hello, I am at 5.0.2 completely stock and Moto G XT1032. I want to unlock bootloader, install recovery, and custom roms because 5.0.2 is slow and laggy.
I heard about some problems if I start at 5.0.2 and doing those things, such as ripple effect, flickering ....
So what I want to ask/confirm:
1. Is doing those thing possible?
2. What are known problems if I do those things at 5.0.2?
3. Problem like ripple, flickering, unlock bootloader warning... only happen in recovery/booting or even when the phone runs?
4. Any risky things such as bootloop and cannot be fixed .....
Thank you very much.
Same Question from me
Hi,
Same Question from me too.
Please someone who has done this, please reply.
I had rooted/flashed many mobiles, but its being increasingly confusing for xt1033 with every new versions of rom / bootloaders and increasing numbers of Bootloop and HARD Bricks described in this forum.....
Please experts, please reply.
Before proceeding, check the Motorola website to make sure the bootloader can be unlocked.
Unlocking the bootloader will also wipe all data and apps from the phone; that is, it will perform a factory reset.
In my experience, phone operations are not be affected by unlocking the bootloader and installing a custom recovery except you cannot install stock OTA updates without stock recovery.
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Hi, I am new to XDA and this is my first ever post, so Devs, be easy on me.
I own a Sony Xperia SP device (c5302) which is currently running Android 4.3 (12.1.A.1.201) and I want to gain root access on my device.
I looked at several tutorials and videos and found that I need to have the Bootloader unlocked first of all. I am not sure about the exact procedure as every tutorial follows a slightly differently process.
Here are my questions as a newbie.
I want to know that what losses can I have if I try to unlock my bootloader?
After rooting, will I be able to get the same android and build version running on my device i.e. Android 4.3 and build 12.1.A.1.201?
Will I be able to get future updates from Sony that are shown in the phone as notifications as and when the updates arrive?
Is it possible to bring my phone back to the same condition it is in today? Like it was never rooted or the bootloader was never unlocked, because I want to avail warranty as well?
1. Warranty
2. Ofcourse
3. I think this is device / manufacturer specific...
4. You can always reflash to stock ROM, talking about bootloader some bootloaders can be unlocked but can't be relocked this is again device / manufacturer specific.
I'm totally new to the Android world and i spent many hours to read this forum to learn as much as possible about my device and what i can do with it. But now, i need your help on a few things.
KitKat vs Lollipop, does it make sense to upgrade to Lollipop now or should i wait? Is there any major know bugs?
Since that i only have a 8gb device, i would like to clean the apps as much as possible. There's many apps that i don't need but they can't be uninstalled. For example, all the Motorola apps (is there something that we really need from them?), a few google apps like Google+, Google Play Films, Hangouts, etc that i will never use.
I want a stable ROM that i don't need to patch every day to solves problems. When i read about CM12 for Moto G, i see people that have problems here and there and wait for the next daily build to give it a try. I don't want to play that game!
If i install a custom rom, i guest that future updates will not come from Motorola. How the updates work afterward?
It's ok if i must have my device rooted
I have read about stock lollipop optimized version by lost101 but it don't think that the versions currently available will work for me. I'm in Canada and the versions that i see is Brazil or Asia.
thank you for you help!
You have the xt1032? Is there any warranty left? If there is no warranty, I recommend unlocking the bootloader before doing anything. It is easier to restore a bricked phone if you have an unlocked bootloader.
If you intend to stay on stock, you need some of the Motorola apps in order to install OTA updates.
Well what I will say is. I'm in the uk using lost101s BR optimized and I'm very pleased with it.
audit13 said:
You have the xt1032? Is there any warranty left? If there is no warranty, I recommend unlocking the bootloader before doing anything. It is easier to restore a bricked phone if you have an unlocked bootloader.
If you intend to stay on stock, you need some of the Motorola apps in order to install OTA updates.
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The phone is new but i don't care about the warranty. I've read that i can unlock the bootloader with the Motorola tutorial. I must be honest, i'm a little bit lost. I don't fully understand the difference between "unlocking bootloader" and "phone rooted"!
and yes the model i have is XT1032
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The phone is new but i don't care about the warranty. I've read that i can unlock the bootloader with the Motorola tutorial. I must be honest, i'm a little bit lost. I don't fully understand the difference between "unlocking bootloader" and "phone rooted"!
and yes the model i have is XT1032
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You must unlock boot loader first then flash a custom recovery (manually or there is a tool in the development section) then rooting next.
Unlocking the bootloader allows you to install non-Motorola software. With a locked bootloader, the only software that can be loaded on your phone would have to be digitally signed by Motorola.
Rooting gives you administrative access to the system files.
You may not need an unlocked bootloader to get root and you do not need root to unlock a bootloader.
Start here to get the bootloader unlock code: https://accounts.motorola.com/ssoau...ct/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-b
I tried to install TWRP (any version available) but it take like 1 minutes to show the home screen and im not able to "swipe to unlock". So i have installed Philz recovery and then installed lost101 Retail Brazil 5.0.2 Stock ROM (Optimized) v1.1a. I'm playing with it right now and so far so good.
Hello everyone, I have questions. I will be happy if someone could help me understand Android better.
Edit: find most answers here https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/21460/what-does-fastboot-oem-lock-do, the following remains:
Is locked OEM equal to locked bootloader?
If not, which is more serious e.g. undesirable when using rooted custom ROMs?
Is it possible that booting fresh custom ROM will lock bootloader (or OEM..) back without asking? just like this happened to me with stock firmware
Is it dangerous if bootloader gets locked and I use TWRP?
My friend changed my custom rom to CyanogenMod and now I am deciding to change the custom rom again. Can someone help me about changing it. I only have few knowlegde about it. Do I need to unlock the bootloader again or not? From my recent research some they that if your device was rooted there's no need to unlocking bootloader.
P.s Can anyone suggest a new custom rom for my device Samsung Galaxy Avant 4.4.2. As of now it was on CyanogenMod11 custom Rom?
Rooting Android OS means to add a functionality called su to it, whereas unlocking device's bootloader means to give you complete autonomy over your Android device. It will trigger a factory reset that will erase all of your data. It will also allow you to install a custom ROM on your device. Unfortunately, it can also compromise the security of your phone and/or can brick your phone making it impossible to turn on.
To unlock a device's bootloader it's NOT needed that Android OS got rooted before.
so it means that I can change the custom rom without unlocking bootloader because my device is ROOTED?
Exactly the opposite is the case: carefully read posts.
Hello, I have a Xperia Z3 D6603 running 23.5.A.1.291 . When I do *#*#SERVICE#*#*, it clearly shows "Bootloader unlock allowed: NO"
However, I was able to flash TWRP and ROOT following the procedure below:
Recovery and Root for MM .575/.291 LB/UB
This is a port of the original tool by russel5 from the Z3C forums I have added support for Z3 D6603, D6653, D6633, D6646 and D6643. PROCEDURE * Update to .291 as usual via OTA from Sony or flashing directly. * Make sure you have ADB set up...
forum.xda-developers.com
I guess for the procedure above, the fact that the bootloader is still locked is not a dependency.
Now the question is, since I got TWRP and ROOT (but bootloader is still LOCKED), is it possible at all now, to flash a custom ROM such as Lineage?
Thank you in advance for whoever can shed some light on this....really appreciate it.
p.s. The very upper portion of the LCD does not work for some reason like many others have reported, hence pulling down the notification bar is not working anymore. It works, however, when the screen is in a different orientation, say horizontal. The main reason I want to flash a custom ROM, is to verify if this is a ROM related issue, or it's purely hardware damage. If someone happen to have any insight on this, please shed some light too ...deeply appreciated.
No you cant flash other ROM without unlocked bootloader but if you are flashed TWRP you can try flash ROM but that can brick your phone