I just picked up an unlocked D6616 on T-Mobile.
What can I do root wise and flashing? I've used a Nexus for so long I need to learn the new lingo, flashtool and such is new to me.
Thanks.
By unlock you mean Sim and not bootloader I assume, d6616 is limited because of our locked bootloader. You can't flash any of the roms, root on 4.4 and flash the 5.0 lollipop update in the bounty thread. You can flash sound mods and other mods but always make a backup
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Since everyone here says unlocking the bootloader and permanently rooting moto G xt1028 is impossible, I'm thinking of flashing xt1031 bootloader and rom on xt1028.
Using adb and fastboot, I'd flash the motoboot.img(bootloader) from xt1031(boost mobile) to xt1028(verizon) and replace verizons default bootloader. Then flash the XT1031 stock rom to xt1028.
Maybe that would allow me to unlock the bootloader, root and install custom roms on the device?
Its all the same hardware after all.
Would it be possible? I mean, I don't want to mess up my device......
Do you want a brick? That's how you get a brick
surikan12 said:
Since everyone here says unlocking the bootloader and permanently rooting moto G xt1028 is impossible, I'm thinking of flashing xt1031 bootloader and rom on xt1028.
Using adb and fastboot, I'd flash the motoboot.img(bootloader) from xt1031(boost mobile) to xt1028(verizon) and replace verizons default bootloader. Then flash the XT1031 stock rom to xt1028.
Maybe that would allow me to unlock the bootloader, root and install custom roms on the device?
Its all the same hardware after all.
Would it be possible? I mean, I don't want to mess up my device......
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you can't do because there are bootloaders for each one
im sorry, but you can't do something except "temporal root"
esd316 said:
you can't do because there are bootloaders for each one
im sorry, but you can't do something except "temporal root"
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Hi, If I leave the bootloader locked and flash the stock based rooted rom(saw it somewhere on xda) via ADB, would I be able to achieve permanent root?
I thought Stock base roms can be flashed via ADB without unlocking bootloader. Correct me if I am wrong.
Hi all,
I just tried to upgrade my old CyanogenMod from January to a recent nightly and got hit by an error caused by my old KK bootloader (http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...uently-questions-t2996087/page24#post59520890). The guy in that thread offers a supposedly official Brazilian Lollipop bootloader, but I'm a bit hesitant 1) downloading something like that from unknown origin on the net and 2) I have a UK XT1032 (I think it was unbranded, bought in Tesco), not Brazilian. So what are my options?
Can I get the official bootloader from Motorola, by downgrading to 4.4.4 and then get the OTA? Or is it not available yet for my phone?
If I were to do that, can I unlock/root the phone again and get a custom ROM or is there no unlock yet for the Moto stock LP stuff?
What are my options, besides staying on my January CM ROM?
Thank you very much for any input!
You could manually flash the GB 4.4.4 stock ROM for the xt1032, update apps, take the 5.02 OTA update, and be running a Lollipop bootloader.
I just flash manually stock 5.0.2
Mister Muscle said:
I just flash manually stock 5.0.2
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Which version do you recommend for the xt1032?
Or, if you're skilled enough, just manually fastboot flash the tz, rpm, sdi, aboot and sbl1 partitions extracted from any 5.0.x OTA package for XT1032. I did the procedure on my 1031 (with corresponding files for the 1031, of course) and it worked nicely.
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here's one more option http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g/help/rc-faq-cm12-frequently-questions-t2996087/post59520890#post59520890 .
it doesn't need the ota-update-way
audit13 said:
You could manually flash the GB 4.4.4 stock ROM for the xt1032, update apps, take the 5.02 OTA update, and be running a Lollipop bootloader.
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That sounds like a good plan. So
1) GB 5.02 OTA is already out for all XT1032 devices? I read somewhere else we're still waiting?
2) Is my phone still unlocked after this, i.e. can I install a custom recovery, root etc. and custom roms afterwards?
Thanks =)
The 5.02 OTA for GB ROM has been released from what I have read.
Once the phone is sim and bootloader unlocked, flashing ROMs, recoveries, etc. will not relock the bootloader or sim lock the phone.
audit13 said:
The 5.02 OTA for GB ROM has been released from what I have read.
Once the phone is sim and bootloader unlocked, flashing ROMs, recoveries, etc. will not relock the bootloader or sim lock the phone.
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That's great to know! My worries was about that flashing the bootloader could result in a newly locked one. Thank you very much!
Hi guys,
My girlfriend has a Xperia Z3, currently not rooted, bootloader is locked, no custom recovery and running Kitkat. I'm planning on rooting her phone for her install TWRP just to make a backup of the ROM, then I will update it to Lollipop right after.
I want to keep the bootloader locked because from what I've read, unlocking bootloader wipes the DRM keys or something, which apparently affects camera and even battery life for some people. I know I can back up the TA partition but that doesn't fix the fact that the camera will be affected somehow. I just don't want to take the risk and deal with the possibility.
So how would I root and install TWRP on a locked bootloader Xperia Z3 running Lollipop? I haven't seen any topics or guides on this, most are for phones with UNLOCKED bootloader so it's not really helping...
Read the Guide in the general section for rooting a locked bootloader
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/guide-rootrecovery-how-to-root-install-t3017056
You haven't researched much i see..
If you have 23.0.A.2.93 version, all you need is to Root, install TWRP, then FLASH a pre-rooted Lollipop rom.
I've read that guide already and I don't see any pre-rooted LP roms for either New Zealand or Taiwan. I know it probably won't matter, but for phones like Samsung Galaxy S5, we have CSC codes which basically gives you access to certain apps or options depending on the country of the ROM. If possible, I'd like to update to Lollipop from the official OTA and then root it from there.
Also, I'm on a newer KK firmware, which means I'll need to downgrade in order to get root. But doing that also means I lose all the contents on the phone, which I want to backup first using Titanium Backup. I understand there's a sacrifice here but I'm a bit confused as to why we couldn't just flash recovery using fastboot (like most other phones do) and then install SuperSU from TWRP? Or is the downgrade necessarily in order for us to achieve root via an unpatched exploit?
UPDATE:
Forgot to mention one major issue, my girlfriend's Z3 is D6653. The 23.0.A.2.93 firmware for D6653 is for T-MOBILE, but my girlfriend's phone is an international variant so I'm not sure it's compatible.
you know you can flash a rom with flashtool and not have it wipe the data?
Hi all
I have searched for a long time about rooting my device, but i found nothing
I have Sony Xperia Z3 Dual (D6633) with android 5.1.1 build 23.4.A.1.232 and locked bootloader.
So, I need to root it or install a pre-rooted stock firmware without touching the bootloader.
Hi, you need to flash a kitkat rom with flashtool then root with giefroot. (I'm not sure about other rooting methods but this is the safest way IMO.)
After it got rooted, install a recovery so you can flash pre-rooted stock firmware or whatever you want. Remember to backup TA partition.
I had D6633 before and worked perfectly.
I have posted this before but you can go directly to the thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/guide-rootrecovery-how-to-root-install-t3017056
doresreturns said:
As far as I know, stock roms with stock kernel don't need bootloader to be unlocked. You need to unlock the bootloader in order to flash custom kernel and aosp stuffs.
tl;dr, if you are not gonna use custom kernel and aosp stuffs your bootloader can remain locked.
Ok, if you want to install moonbreakers, here's what I did when I first bought the device. I never unlock my bootloader.
1. Prepare the tools and root the device using Giefroot. and I recommend you to backup TA partition first just in case.
2.Install dual recovery.
3.Now that you have a working recovery you can flash any stock roms.
here's the guide by G-FACE.
if you want to unlock the bootloader remember to backup TA partition before you do it. If it's lost you can't get it back.
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First of all, thanks for your help
Well i'm not professional, I only understand the rooting process.
But I have some questions:
1- can I make a ftf file as a backup from my exist firmware, so when I decide to reverse the whole process and return my device back to its original state, without losing anything?
2- What is the recovery, is that recovery has any disadvantage or negatively affect my device?
3- I didn't find a firmware 23.4.A.1.232 with the same customization version which is 1288-7361_R3C
I have Moto G3 2015. Indian variant, 2GB, Dual SIM
i have Stock ROM, unlocked Bootloader, stock kernel, stock recovery and unroot.
I am LP 5.1.1
I know I have to relock the bootloader and unroot? but how do I do that?
now, how do I update to MM?
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I have Moto G3 2015. Indian variant, 2GB, Dual SIM
i have Stock ROM, unlocked Bootloader, stock kernel, stock recovery and unroot.
I am LP 5.1.1
I know I have to relock the bootloader and unroot? but how do I do that?
now, how do I update to MM?
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Search XDA or look in the Moto G 2015 General Forum. Everything you need to know is here if you look for it. BTW, once unlocked, the bootloader will always be unlocked but that won't affect updating.
I also have a moto g3 with same things.. Bootloader unlocked, rooted.
I'm using lollipop now
How to update to marshmallow
I can't use the option in settings any more since I'm using unlocked bootloader