Can anyone explain me the differences between above mentioned things. If i just root my phone without unlocking tje the bootloader then can i perform all root tasks? And also, can I flash.?
Or I should unlock Bootloader to flash..
If your device is rooted without unlocking the bootloader, you can do everything that needs root. You can install root apps and use them.
But you can't flash anything because that requires the bootloader to be unlocked. However, there are rarely cases which allows you to install custom software without unlocking the bootloader. Some devices also don't require to be unlocked to flash files, mainly Samsung and MTK devices.
If you have more questions or concerns about that, feel free to ask me and I will try to answer your questions.
So i cannot flash other roms without unlocking the bootloader..
But can i install marshmallow.?? I guess that too comes under flashing..
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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.
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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.
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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 ?
What is a bootloader(tell me in simplest way)....Is unlocking the bootloader really required...? If not then please post another method for root......
ak_wolf007 said:
What is a bootloader(tell me in simplest way)....Is unlocking the bootloader really required...? If not then please post another method for root......
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watch this video to unlock it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIdJg7KNH3A
and a bootloader allows you to flash kernels/recovers/ and other custom things but only if it is unlocked.
with custom recovery you can install roms,make full system backup,and other things.
a custom kernel wil allow you to overclock cpu/gpu and more.
a custom recovery can be used to flash root.update zip.
but after unlocking bootloader you void your warranty . and your device got hard reset(factory reset)
it can be only unlocked if it is allowed to be unlocked.
android-vinay said:
and a bootloader allows you to flash kernels/recovers/ and other custom things but only if it is unlocked.
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Not entirely true, at least to all devices. I have a Moto Defy which also has a locked bootloader, no way to unlock, running KK CM11. Developer @pedrodh has managed to create an app called "2ndinit" (1) which allows a second kernel to boot on top of the locked one, allowing to flash new builds despite the locked bootloader. Because of this, Defy is known as unbricable. Similar approach could be used on E3 if some devel take a look into this.
(1) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1032212
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mmerlone said:
Not entirely true, at least to all devices. I have a Moto Defy which also has a locked bootloader, no way to unlock, running KK CM11. Developer @pedrodh has managed to create an app called "2ndinit" (1) which allows a second kernel to boot on top of the locked one, allowing to flash new builds despite the locked bootloader. Because of this, Defy is known as unbricable. Similar approach could be used on E3 if some devel take a look into this.
(1) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1032212
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this required root.
for now you need to unlockbootloader to root xperia.
root ur device without unlocking
vinay said:
this required root.
for now you need to unlockbootloader to root xperia.
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just use kingoroot or kingroot to root ur device no need to unlock boot loader for running those you will have root access but can't do the flashing part
I have many questions with this bootloader. I'm new to this things. Sorry. Btw I have the J700F J7(2015) model.
1. Is there any way to know if my phone is in locked bootloader or unlocked?
2. I'm planning to install the Pixel Experience rom and I've read that i must unlock the bootloader first. I know that I must be from stock rom. Then I will install the TWRP, then root, then proceed to flashing the rom. In this process, where will I unlock the bootloader? Do I need it to be unlocked before I install the TWRP?
3. I know that I can google it, but is there an easiest way to unlock the bootloader?
Sorry, I have many questions.
Hey guys I wanted to know the benefits of unlocking the bootloader on my Nexus 5x device.
Any help will be appreciated. Thank You.
Bootloader is like security software for your device, it'll prevent your device from loading a Software or code which aren't properly signed. So, by unlocking it, you can do vice-versa.. You can load all stuff that aren't allowed by your bootloader.
In this term and simple words, by unlock bootloader, you can enable root access and flashing various custom Software/firmware to your device.
R324D said:
Bootloader is like security software for your device, it'll prevent your device from loading a Software or code which aren't properly signed. So, by unlocking it, you can do vice-versa.. You can load all stuff that aren't allowed by your bootloader.
In this term and simple words, by unlock bootloader, you can enable root access and flashing various custom Software/firmware to your device.
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Can I do this by only unlocking bootloader or is root access necessary. Also is there any way that my phone will be harmed by unlocking the bootloader
mufaddal25 said:
Can I do this by only unlocking bootloader or is root access necessary. Also is there any way that my phone will be harmed by unlocking the bootloader
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Yes it does, lije I said before, bootloader is factory security software to prevent your device from running malicious codes and software.
Unlocking bootloader is necessary to overwrite your stock recovery by custom recovery like TWRP, because stock recovery doesn't allow you to altering system partition.
I suggesting you to do more research before applying this process as it's can harm and possibly bricked your device.
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Yes it does, lije I said before, bootloader is factory security software to prevent your device from running malicious codes and software.
Unlocking bootloader is necessary to overwrite your stock recovery by custom recovery like TWRP, because stock recovery doesn't allow you to altering system partition.
I suggesting you to do more research before applying this process as it's can harm and possibly bricked your device.
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Oh okay thanks
So I've seen a few posts in the past, where someone has suggested rooting then locking the bootloader and other things like this. But now days do all phones delete data when they unlock the bootloader, if yes do some manufacturers not delete the data when you choose to relock the bootloader?
What i want is to know which brands if any would be possible for me to, unlock the bootloader flash twrp flash xposed other files root ect restore the stock recovery and then relock the bootloader keeping the changes i have made, for security reasons unlocked bootloaders are risky.
The next question is if this is possible if something messes up while it's locked, i won't have twrp to recover it, how would i fix this is this a issue for bricking the device? will fastboot always work to flash stock firmware files if the manufacturer provides them? i'm assuming that would be the only way to solve this? does fastboot need something like OEM unlock turned on in the system to be able to flash firmware to recover? if it does i wouldn't be able to fix that.
Samsung doesn't require OEM unlock to be turned on to flash through odin, but because of all samsung phones using dm-vertity even if the bootloader doesn't delete everything locking it, dm-verity would detect the changes and prevent using the phone in that state.
Appreciate all suggestions.
Thanks.