I'd like to install TWRP, but FreeGee doesn't support the D801 30c. The other bootloader unlock techniques make me nervous as I'm seeing too many reports of boot loops, bricking, and other installation maladies. My phone is properly rooted, but the stumbling block now is unlocking the bootloader. Has anyone come across an app like FreeGee that actually works for unlocking the D801 30c bootloader?
Once the bootloader is unlocked I plan to use either TWRP Manager or Flashify to install TWRP.
UPDATE: It seems that explicitly unlocking the bootloader before running Flashify isn't necessary. According to the author Flashify uses an "Automatic Loki Patch" (whatever that means) to temporarily unlock the bootloader. Of course it doesn't work, but that's the claim on the Playstore Flashify page.
UPDATE: Was able to successfully install TWRP using Autorec after figuring out that the SuperSU "Mount Namespace Separation" setting needs to be cleared/unchecked. Bootloader no longer an issue.
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Hello,
I'm trying to install TWRP on my wife's TFT300T. Its lagging and freezing bloat apps hasn't helped. It's rooted stock 4.2 with a locked boot.
I rooted it with motochopper, and tried installing the latest 4.2 (2.6) with the terminal method and it didn't seem to work. I get an error when trying to access the recovery menu. I tried using adb/sdk, but I don't see the usb option fro fastboot.
I have the latest unlock tool from asus, but I want to be sure I need to unlock the bootloader. I have everything backed up with titanium, but I'd like to get a recovery of the stock too if possible.
If someone could confirm I need to unlock the bootloader that'd be great. It hasn't specially said that I need to unlock the bootloader in any of the 5 or 6 topics I've read. Thanks!
Sent from my OG RAZR
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ins5736 said:
Hello,
I'm trying to install TWRP on my wife's TFT300T. Its lagging and freezing bloat apps hasn't helped. It's rooted stock 4.2 with a locked boot.
I rooted it with motochopper, and tried installing the latest 4.2 (2.6) with the terminal method and it didn't seem to work. I get an error when trying to access the recovery menu. I tried using adb/sdk, but I don't see the usb option fro fastboot.
I have the latest unlock tool from asus, but I want to be sure I need to unlock the bootloader. I have everything backed up with titanium, but I'd like to get a recovery of the stock too if possible.
If someone could confirm I need to unlock the bootloader that'd be great. It hasn't specially said that I need to unlock the bootloader in any of the 5 or 6 topics I've read. Thanks!
Sent from my OG RAZR
DiRtY UnIcOrNs, JBX kernel, Viper4android Fx
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To my knowledge and for a bit of backround the reason the tf300t needs to be unlocked to install twrp is any kernel package you flash needs to be cryptographically signed, the key for this has not and wont be released by Asus, meaning if you try flash twrp without being unlocked, the bootloader looks for a signature on said package but doesn't find one so its not accepted, unlocking the bootloader disables these checks so we can flash what we want.
Short answer
Yes you need to have an unlocked bootloader to flash unsigned kernels
In a stupid attempt to try to root my Moto G, I followed the instructions here up to step 6, rebooted, and was greeted in fastboot with a "failed to validate boot image" message. I have tried flashing a new boot image but I get a remote failure saying "Preflash validation failed", presumably because the phone's bootloader is locked.
The phone is from Cricket/AIO/ATT or whatever and does NOT qualify for bootloader unlocking.
Is there any way to fix this, or have I bricked my phone?
If you still have a warranty, USE IT. (Your warranty isnt void until the bootloader is unlocked, and if the warranty period hasnt expired yet)
1. Try to enter stock recovery and Factory Reset the phone.
2. Try to do a tethered root and then try unlocking the bootloader. (This is probally why the root failed) (If it does not qualify, try using sunshine: http://theroot.ninja/)
3. SKIP THIS STEP IF YOU DID AN OTA UPDATE TO 4.4.4 - watch this video: http://youtu.be/laU6NQ0LxR0
4. Try to enter stock recovery and Factory Reset the phone.
5. Flash a custom recovery such as ClockWorkMod
6. Try flashing stock rom with a flashable zip.
7. Try flashing a custom rom such as cyanogenmod
DISCLAIMER: YOU THE USER ARE TO TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY OF YOUR ACTIONS. I AM NOT TO BLAME IF YOUR DEVICE DIES.
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If you still have a warranty, USE IT. (Your warranty isnt void until the bootloader is unlocked, and if the warranty period hasnt expired yet)
1. Try to enter stock recovery and Factory Reset the phone.
2. Try to do a tethered root and then try unlocking the bootloader. (This is probally why the root failed) (If it does not qualify, try using sunshine)
3. SKIP THIS STEP IF YOU DID AN OTA UPDATE TO 4.4.4 - watch this video
4. Try to enter stock recovery and Factory Reset the phone.
5. Flash a custom recovery such as ClockWorkMod
6. Try flashing stock rom with a flashable zip.
7. Try flashing a custom rom such as cyanogenmod
DISCLAIMER: YOU THE USER ARE TO TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY OF YOUR ACTIONS. I AM NOT TO BLAME IF YOUR DEVICE DIES.
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Thanks for the reply. Will definitely look into warranty if all else fails, I've only had the device for about a month.
The stock recovery factory reset doesn't fix the boot image. It successfully wipes everything but it still reboots right back to fastboot.
I cannot unlock the bootloader as it has been locked by the carrier and does not qualify for bootloader unlocking according to Motorola, and it looks like sunshine is a paid service, which even if I paid for I would have to be able to get into the phone to install the apk anyway.
It fails flashing any boot images or custom recoveries with a "(bootloader) Preflash validation failed" error.
To do any flashing you need an unlocked bootloader. Sunshine is a bootloader unlocking utility, its a paid app for a reason, the amount of time the devs put into making an app like that requires payment. You do not need root for installing sunshine as the app will root for you. You need to go to settings > security > and check install from unknown sources. Then download the app and run it. You can just download sunshine to check if your bootloader can be unlocked as at first it will not do anything but run a sieres of compatability tests to see if the bootloader is unlockable. Only then will it ask you for payment. But I highly suggest sending it into warranty and then try the rooting process again, but this time with an unlocked bootloader.
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To do any flashing you need an unlocked bootloader. Sunshine is a bootloader unlocking utility, its a paid app for a reason, the amount of time the devs put into making an app like that requires payment. You do not need root for installing sunshine as the app will root for you. You need to go to settings > security > and check install from unknown sources. Then download the app and run it. You can just download sunshine to check if your bootloader can be unlocked as at first it will not do anything but run a sieres of compatability tests to see if the bootloader is unlockable. Only then will it ask you for payment. But I highly suggest sending it into warranty and then try the rooting process again, but this time with an unlocked bootloader.
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Yes, that's all fine and dandy, but like I said I'm stuck in fastboot so I wouldn't be able to use it anyway. At this point I don't even care about rooting, I'd just like to get my device working.
You do not need an unlocked bootloader to fastboot flash a Motorola firmware image.
You will get a 'Preflash Validation' error when flashing a firmware image older than 4.4.4.
Can you provide more information about your phone. Is it the LTE version? Do you know the exact model number?
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You do not need an unlocked bootloader to fastboot flash a Motorola firmware image.
You will get a 'Preflash Validation' error when flashing a firmware image older than 4.4.4.
Can you provide more information about your phone. Is it the LTE version? Do you know the exact model number?
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It's an XT1032 and was running on 4.4.2. Maybe I tried with the wrong stock firmware, I used "AIO_XT1032_4.4.2-KXB20.9-1.10-1.9_CFC_1FF.xml", which I found in this thread. The version matched the info I found using "getvar all" in fastboot so I figured it was the correct one. The http://sbf.droid-developers.org site seems to be down at the moment so I guess I can try a few more when it comes back up.
That would appear to be the correct firmware. However it would also appear your bootloader is preventing you from flashing it. As I said, the best solution would be to flash the 4.4.4 firmware image for your carrier, however there isn't one at this time.
You can always try flashing the XT1032 EU Retail 4.4.4 firmware image. It doesn't matter where you are in the world, it will should work fine.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54757500&postcount=348
Hi,
I recently updated to 4.4.4 and I want to get TWRP and the Xposed Framework back. I'm not rooted and my bootloader is locked, but I do have s-off. When I try to flash TWRP, I get an error message (attachment below). Also, since the Xposed Framework requires root access, I can't use it since I can't use WeakSauce anymore and I'm not ready to dive into Sunshine. I was thinking about flashing the 4.4.4 rooted ROM that's available. Would this at least get me root access?
Thanks,
PC49
PiperCub49 said:
Hi,
I recently updated to 4.4.4 and I want to get TWRP and the Xposed Framework back. I'm not rooted and my bootloader is locked, but I do have s-off. When I try to flash TWRP, I get an error message (attachment below). Also, since the Xposed Framework requires root access, I can't use it since I can't use WeakSauce anymore and I'm not ready to dive into Sunshine. I was thinking about flashing the 4.4.4 rooted ROM that's available. Would this at least get me root access?
Thanks,
PC49
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Not sure why you relocked, but since you have s off you can flash twrp recovery via a fastboot zip file. There are a few threads on XDA, but basically you need to put twrp in a zip alongside an android-info.txt file.
PiperCub49 said:
Hi,
I recently updated to 4.4.4 and I want to get TWRP and the Xposed Framework back. I'm not rooted and my bootloader is locked, but I do have s-off. When I try to flash TWRP, I get an error message (attachment below). Also, since the Xposed Framework requires root access, I can't use it since I can't use WeakSauce anymore and I'm not ready to dive into Sunshine. I was thinking about flashing the 4.4.4 rooted ROM that's available. Would this at least get me root access?
Thanks,
PC49
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Were you running Windows as admin when you tried this?
PiperCub49 said:
Hi,
I recently updated to 4.4.4 and I want to get TWRP and the Xposed Framework back. I'm not rooted and my bootloader is locked, but I do have s-off. When I try to flash TWRP, I get an error message (attachment below). Also, since the Xposed Framework requires root access, I can't use it since I can't use WeakSauce anymore and I'm not ready to dive into Sunshine. I was thinking about flashing the 4.4.4 rooted ROM that's available. Would this at least get me root access?
Thanks,
PC49
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You need to flash recovery in ruu mode as a zip just like beaups stated. But you can unlock your boot loader via HTCdev if your s-off. Just supercid your phone an then htcdev will unlock your boot loader. But you don't need a unlocked bootloader tho just exposing your choices...I know this works cause my last 2 phones I used java card for s-off an unlocked via htcdev myself.
Just got this phone new from cricket. I'm having issues making calls. I downloaded the update. But am wondering should I use it. I'm wanting to do custom roms exc. I have not unlocked boot loader or anything yet. If I do the update will I still be able to unlock the boot loader and root custom roms exc? 6045o is the type
First of all I suggest unlocking the bootloader, because if you update to MM you will lose fastboot commands (you can have them back but it's tedious). Then maybe install the latest TWRP, update to MM and then systemless root or custom ROM If you want to update to latest official firmware but don't want to lose TWRP/root just download the update without installing it and then flash it with chainfire's FlashFire.
thanks
plumbe0 said:
First of all I suggest unlocking the bootloader, because if you update to MM you will lose fastboot commands (you can have them back but it's tedious). Then maybe install the latest TWRP, update to MM and then systemless root or custom ROM If you want to update to latest official firmware but don't want to lose TWRP/root just download the update without installing it and then flash it with chainfire's FlashFire.
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thanks i have twrp recovery and unlocked boot loader. next step. im wanting to b able to play pokemon go. chainfire requires root. i havent rooted yet. because i know pokemon go wont work. any ideas what i can do? p.s. already backed up system image boot and efs. thanks again.
Luckeyleo said:
thanks i have twrp recovery and unlocked boot loader. next step. im wanting to b able to play pokemon go. chainfire requires root. i havent rooted yet. because i know pokemon go wont work. any ideas what i can do? p.s. already backed up system image boot and efs. thanks again.
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First of all make sure you never mount /system as rw when using TWRP.
Then just do a systemless root (download SuperSU from chainfire website on your phone, launch TWRP's terminal and type "echo SYSTEMLESS=true>>/data/.supersu", then flash SuperSU as usual), systemless root won't be detected by apps/os. Will probably be detected by SafetyNet but i'm not sure PoGo uses it. In case you have problems with root detection you can try suhide by Chainfire.
Also note that systemless Xposed (rootcloak, etc) and V4A are possible via Magisk (just search it on XDA).
I have installed Lineage OS (Android 10) on my phone and TWRP through download mode and ODIN. The instructions I followed had no mention of unlocking the bootloader but it worked. I did not check the bootloader prior to the process nor did I find anything in the settings menu indicating anything about the bootloader. I therefore assume my bootloader is almost certainly unlocked but in the interest of being 100% certain that I will not brick my phone, I would just like to confirm with some more experienced members of the community if this is indeed true. Can I attempt to flash magisk using TWRP? If my phone has a locked bootloader and I attempt to install Magisk, is there any hope of recovery or would my phone be completely unusable? Thank you.
Ali_Shaikh744 said:
I have installed Lineage OS (Android 10) on my phone and TWRP through download mode and ODIN. The instructions I followed had no mention of unlocking the bootloader but it worked. I did not check the bootloader prior to the process nor did I find anything in the settings menu indicating anything about the bootloader. I therefore assume my bootloader is almost certainly unlocked but in the interest of being 100% certain that I will not brick my phone, I would just like to confirm with some more experienced members of the community if this is indeed true. Can I attempt to flash magisk using TWRP? If my phone has a locked bootloader and I attempt to install Magisk, is there any hope of recovery or would my phone be completely unusable? Thank you.
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Which device?
Samsung didn't need an bootloader unlock until i think Galaxy S5.
Also since you already successfully flashed TWRP and lineage, i assume flashing Magisk won't make any difference
S6 Edge (G925F). I flashed Magisk and it worked. I asked on Reddit as well so a guy told me I wouldn't be able to boot a custom ROM or TWRP if my bootloader was locked so it should be okay. Thanks.
The same here I have Samsung galaxy tab a6 and I flashed twrp using Odin successfuly
and install lineage custom ROM without unlocking boot loader and I install supersu and it worked perfectly but l wented to use magisk and for that l fully unrooted SuperSU and flash latest magisk but the problem is here after flashed magisk successfuly rebooted and magisk app icon is not showing up on homescreen I install it manuly from file manager the app icon uninstalled it self again a don't now what I have to do