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I've only rooted one model (twice) so far. The Galaxy SIII. That was VERY easy given the guide that I followed on XDA by ChainFire.
I'm now looking at rooting a second device that I have but it seems as though there is much more involved with this device. In addition, it seems that it might be more risky.
I have the I9020A which was originally on the Koodo network but is now on the Fido network. I know the network probably doesn't matter but I figured I would include the info.
After reading the sticky in this forum, it seems that the only way to root this device is to unlock the bootloader. Is this correct? If so, when it says backup everything, what method is recommended for this? If Titanium isn't installed what is the best method of backing the phone up to ensure that I can put it back as-is?
Also... Once I have unlocked the bootloader and everything is wiped, is the OS wiped too?
I'm not interested in installing a custom rom on this device. There is a very specific app that I want to run that requires rooting the device, so that is my only reason for doing this.
Any guidance would be appreciated please.
jim.thornton said:
After reading the sticky in this forum, it seems that the only way to root this device is to unlock the bootloader. Is this correct? If so, when it says backup everything, what method is recommended for this? If Titanium isn't installed what is the best method of backing the phone up to ensure that I can put it back as-is?
Also... Once I have unlocked the bootloader and everything is wiped, is the OS wiped too?
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Yes, Nexus devices have it in common to unlock the bootloader to gain root.
What unlocking bootloader does is, it formats the complete device storage and all the other partitions except /system and /boot, from where the OS is loaded.
Storage could be easily backed up, manually. Contacts, calenders on Google.
For Apps, there are several backup tools, please google for it.
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So... To expand on the rooting process. Basically, the guides follow:
1. Unlock bootloader
2. Install recovery image
Is that it to gain root? (If I'm not looking to install a custom rom)
You also need to flash superuser or supersu
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Are recovery images device specific? I have TWRP on my other device and I would like to use the same one. The guides on here show clockwork mod though. Can I just substitute the TWRP img file?
jim.thornton said:
Are recovery images device specific? I have TWRP on my other device and I would like to use the same one. The guides on here show clockwork mod though. Can I just substitute the TWRP img file?
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Yes, they are device specific. There should be a thread in nexus s development for twrp
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You can download the latest TWRP image from here
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Can I have locked boot loader and be able to flash a custom ROM? It would need to be signed by who, Google, LG?
MAXGEN said:
Can I have locked boot loader and be able to flash a custom ROM? It would need to be signed by who, Google, LG?
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Sure just send it to Google and haven them rebuild and sign it as a factory image (just kidding off course). No, that`s off course not possible.
-Edit- Read the first 4-5 threads in this section before you do anything
MAXGEN said:
Can I have locked boot loader and be able to flash a custom ROM? It would need to be signed by who, Google, LG?
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With a locked bootloader, you cannot flash anything using fastboot.
However, if you unlocked bootloader, installed custom recovery, then relocked bootloader (pointless), you can still install stuff from recovery.
But fastboot cannot be used to flash anything (even stock Google factory image).
You sound like you come from a HTC (or similar) device where you would need to relock bootloader to flash a stock RUU, a Nexus is totally different than a HTC device. :good:
Edit: Be warned that unlocking the bootloader using "fastboot oem unlock" wipes EVERYTHING except the OS on the phone.
Thanks for the quick response.
How do ROM updates (ex. 4.0 to 4.1 ) get pushed from either the manufacturer like LG or Samsung or Google for there devices then? You have to unlock you phone to update? Typically on Samsung I downloaded through TouchWiz and then it restarted on its own and installed on its own without user unlocking anything.
So how do updates then get pushed? They must be signed and get around the lock boot loader some how? I guess the signed ROM is able to unlock it to install is that purpose then?
MAXGEN said:
Thanks for the quick response.
How do ROM updates (ex. 4.0 to 4.1 ) get pushed from either the manufacturer like LG or Samsung or Google for there devices then? You have to unlock you phone to update? Typically on Samsung I downloaded through TouchWiz and then it restarted on its own and installed on its own without user unlocking anything.
So how do updates then get pushed? They must be signed and get around the lock boot loader some how? I guess the signed ROM is able to unlock it to install is that purpose then?
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For Google updates there is no need to be unlocked, you talked about flashing a custom rom. Updates get downloaded and installed automaticaly in fastboot.
MAXGEN said:
So how do updates then get pushed? They must be signed and get around the lock boot loader some how? I guess the signed ROM is able to unlock it to install is that purpose then?
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Flashing /system has nothing to do with the bootloader. OTA updates flash to /system via stock recovery.
A locked bootloader prevents you fastboot flashing. You could unlock the bootloader, fastboot flash a custom recovery then lock the bootloader again. You would still be able to flash /system with custom roms. Bootloader doesn't prevent flashing. It just prevents fastboot flashing
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rootSU said:
Flashing /system has nothing to do with the bootloader. OTA updates flash to /system via stock recovery.
A locked bootloader prevents you fastboot flashing. You could unlock the bootloader, fastboot flash a custom recovery then lock the bootloader again. You would still be able to flash /system with custom roms. Bootloader doesn't prevent flashing. It just prevents fastboot flashing
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What stops custom roms being flash through stock recovery?
What stops custom ROM be a OTA so it can be flash stock recovery?
MAXGEN said:
What stops custom roms being flash through stock recovery?
What stops custom ROM be a OTA so it can be flash stock recovery?
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googles signature
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googles signature
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BK in the house! Anyways.
Just to clear things up for me.
If I keep my stock recovery and keep boot loader lock, then I can't flash my ROM unless I have Google keys. Okay I got that but mentioned earlier that you can flash to the /system, OTA (Over the Air) package, does that have to be signed for that? What is the mechanism to flash OTA, stock recovery or something else?
Ultimately, something like CM is doing, if I make a ROM, I could make my own recovery and with my own keys and call it verified and safe and push OTA packages for updates??
Everything official is signed. Nothing unofficial can be signed. Nothing unsigned can be flashed without either a custom recovery or unlocked bootloader.
Hope this clears everything up for you.
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Could you replace the
/system/etc/security/otacerts.zip
or
/META-INF/com/android/otacert file
with your own??
Lets cut to the chase. What is your ultimate aim here?
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rootSU said:
Lets cut to the chase. What is your ultimate aim here?
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LOL
Just trying to get an direction so I continue to do further research. Mostly my aim is more in depth understanding.
I want to build my own ROM and I'm starting that journey. Definitely a newbie but not a newbie to technology and programing and by no means an expert. Just a senior college student that with enough information to be "dangerous".
I would like to have ROM that doesn't need to have unlock boot loader or have custom recovery? Is that possible? i feel a lot ppl I meet don't like to use Custom ROMs b/c of these hurdles. I guess I would have to have root access to change out the CERTS either way.
You can't even flash a full official rom without unlocking the bootloader. It isn't possible on this device
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MAXGEN said:
LOL
Just trying to get an direction so I continue to do further research. Mostly my aim is more in depth understanding.
I want to build my own ROM and I'm starting that journey. Definitely a newbie but not a newbie to technology and programing and by no means an expert. Just a senior college student that with enough information to be "dangerous".
I would like to have ROM that doesn't need to have unlock boot loader or have custom recovery? Is that possible? i feel a lot ppl I meet don't like to use Custom ROMs b/c of these hurdles. I guess I would have to have root access to change out the CERTS either way.
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I think if it was possible, it would have been done already. But its not that big of a hurdle to unlock and root. Its actually a lot more easier than it seems. It usually takes about 5 minutes to do after getting all the necessary files. All you need is a general understanding and the ability to follow directions well.
You can't even flash a full official rom without unlocking the bootloader. It isn't possible on this device
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No i went right to a custom, unlock, root, custom Recovery, Custom Rom
jsgraphicart said:
I think if it was possible, it would have been done already. But its not that big of a hurdle to unlock and root. Its actually a lot more easier than it seems. It usually takes about 5 minutes to do after getting all the necessary files. All you need is a general understanding and the ability to follow directions well.
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On Samsung pushed OTA and reboot and install...DONE.
So it is possible!
It isn't as easy as you think because more people would have it. I walk into any CS class less then 10% are rooted or Custom. Most of them probably are on iphones but that's different. My point is that you would think some what intelligent geeks would take the time to do so but they don't. IMO there are still hurdles and CM are trying to breach these inconveniences except Google doesn't like it.
MAXGEN said:
No i went right to a custom, unlock, root, custom Recovery, Custom Rom
On Samsung pushed OTA and reboot and install...DONE.
So it is possible!
It isn't as easy as you think because more people would have it. I walk into any CS class less then 10% are rooted or Custom. Most of them probably are on iphones but that's different. My point is that you would think some what intelligent geeks would take the time to do so but they don't. IMO there are still hurdles and CM are trying to breach these inconveniences except Google doesn't like it.
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on samsung, samsung signs the roms, not google. so of course its possible for them.
simms22 said:
on samsung, samsung signs the roms, not google. so of course its possible for them.
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So essentially you just need to replace the certs to push your own OTAs through your device. Which at some point you would need access to those CERTs so you would need root access.
MAXGEN said:
No i went right to a custom, unlock, root, custom Recovery, Custom Rom
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I wasn't asking a question. I was telling you it is not even possible to flash official nexus 5 full rom from Google without unlocking the bootloader.
MAXGEN said:
On Samsung pushed OTA and reboot and install...DONE.
So it is possible!
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As mentioned, because they signed the update and it matched what their rom and their recovery expected.
You cannot simply "guess" a signature. You cannot reverse engineer a signature. All you can do is remove whatever is validating the signature and this cannot be done without unlocking the bootloader
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MAXGEN said:
On Samsung pushed OTA and reboot and install...DONE.
So it is possible!
It isn't as easy as you think because more people would have it. I walk into any CS class less then 10% are rooted or Custom. Most of them probably are on iphones but that's different. My point is that you would think some what intelligent geeks would take the time to do so but they don't. IMO there are still hurdles and CM are trying to breach these inconveniences except Google doesn't like it.
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Are you talking about an OTA from Samsung or a custom ROM OTA without unlocking the phone. If its from Samsung then yeah, they have all the stuff to put into the OTA to bypass the locked bootloader. But anything like that probably has to come from the manufacturer because they are the only ones who have the "keys". I have never owned a Samsung device (other than the Galaxy Nexus but that was more Google). So if I'm just not understanding that, then I apologize. I think around XDA, everyone here just finds it easier to unlock, root and be on their way. But if you find a workaround, I'm sure people would be interested.
are the modaco's rooting method still viable ? I'm seeing people saying it not work.
and can we root without having to flash other recovery, just using the default one (fastboot).
Nope, no rooting methods without unlocking bootloader yet. Most reliable method is to use custom recovery to root, and also some other fastboot (which will need unlocked bootloader)
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Nope, no rooting methods without unlocking bootloader yet. Most reliable method is to use custom recovery to root, and also some other fastboot (which will need unlocked bootloader)
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root with unlocking bootloader is fine, my question is can we root without flashing other recovery (eg. cwm) ?
Recovery is not working in Moto g sometimes.. It's a known issue.. So better flash cwm to avoid bricking
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padhu1989 said:
Recovery is not working in Moto g sometimes.. It's a known issue.. So better flash cwm to avoid bricking
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oh thank you for the info, then I root with cwm :good:
Stock recovery is pretty useless now, I hardly have any idea what it can even be used for other than those ota updates. Do you not want to move away from stock recovery cause you might not install firmware updates? You can install alternate recovery just for rooting and revert back to stock if you really want to.
hemanthmahesh said:
Stock recovery is pretty useless now, I hardly have any idea what it can even be used for other than those ota updates. Do you not want to move away from stock recovery cause you might not install firmware updates? You can install alternate recovery just for rooting and revert back to stock if you really want to.
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I just being careful if not how to send warranty
Well, if you are unlocking the bootloader, you won't be able to claim warranty anyway.
hemanthmahesh said:
Well, if you are unlocking the bootloader, you won't be able to claim warranty anyway.
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oh yeah forgot about that, but what if after root, I lock back the bootloader ?
is the root still there ?
To lock bootloader you have flash your stock firmware, which in a way would be a complete reset, so no root left. Also, whatever you do after with the phone, once you request the unlock code from the moto website, they will consider your phone unlocked, hence no warranty. You can relock to try your luck and they just might not care if you are lucky.
Be very careful with locking bootloader though, locking your bootloader in a wrong way (wrong firmware, not flashing all files, downgrading) will create a big mess. In my opinion, stay away from locking bootloader!
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To lock bootloader you have flash your stock firmware, which in a way would be a complete reset, so no root left. Also, whatever you do after with the phone, once you request the unlock code from the moto website, they will consider your phone unlocked, hence no warranty. You can relock to try your luck and they just might not care if you are lucky.
Be very careful with locking bootloader though, locking your bootloader in a wrong way (wrong firmware, not flashing all files, downgrading) will create a big mess. In my opinion, stay away from locking bootloader!
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thank you man, btw can you help me with rooting by flashing cwm ?
You need working adb and fastboot drivers.
Download here:
http://www.mymotocast.com/download/MDM?platform=windows (drivers)
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B1S0LCuXCnnmSWh6NGJmSE1BUWc (minimal adb and fastboot files)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2563599 (cwm download)
Guide:
1. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47705438&postcount=6 (For unlocking bootloader)
2. After unlocking (which will be equal to a complete reset, no files left in your "sd card"), boot into fastboot mode again and use this command:
fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-6.0.4.7-falcon.img (or whatever is the name of recovery image file)
or use this tool:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2635706
You can also use that too to push supersu to sd card or manually place it. Reboot to recovery (adb reboot recovery) and flash that zip file.
hemanthmahesh said:
You need working adb and fastboot drivers.
Download here:
http://www.mymotocast.com/download/MDM?platform=windows (drivers)
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B1S0LCuXCnnmSWh6NGJmSE1BUWc (minimal adb and fastboot files)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2563599 (cwm download)
Guide:
1. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47705438&postcount=6 (For unlocking bootloader)
2. After unlocking (which will be equal to a complete reset, no files left in your "sd card"), boot into fastboot mode again and use this command:
fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-6.0.4.7-falcon.img (or whatever is the name of recovery image file)
or use this tool:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2635706
You can also use that too to push supersu to sd card or manually place it. Reboot to recovery (adb reboot recovery) and flash that zip file.
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thanks man, seriously million of thanks
Hello,
trying to get root by unlocking the bootloader first (using preload recovery TWRP lastest + tamper bit mod) but I keep getting this error:
booting...
FAILED (remote: Device not unlocked cannot boot)
finished. total time: 0.406s
So I can't preload the custom recovery, is there any way of rooting on this oneplus firmware without wiping the whole device?
Any help would be much appreciated..
Edit: This isn't a reroot, this is first time root/unlock
Did you type fastboot oem unlock?
Your bootloader is locked and needs to be unlocked.
If fastboot oem unlock does not unlock it, then you need to fastboot boot into recovery.
Flash tamper, unlock, and then afterwords, adb sideload SuperSU.
zephiK said:
Did you type fastboot oem unlock?
Your bootloader is locked and needs to be unlocked.
If fastboot oem unlock does not unlock it, then you need to fastboot boot into recovery.
Flash tamper, unlock, and then afterwords, adb sideload SuperSU.
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Umm thanks, I could have, but I really don't want to wipe everything, I got everything set up how I want with lots of data..I was looking for a way *without* wiping everything.. fastboot oem unlock will be my last resort tbh.
I thought with such a developer friendly phone there might be a way to overcome this problem
therightperson_630 said:
Umm thanks, I could have, but I really don't want to wipe everything, I got everything set up how I want with lots of data..I was looking for a way *without* wiping everything.. fastboot oem unlock will be my last resort tbh.
I thought with such a developer friendly phone there might be a way to overcome this problem
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Yeah, I'm in the same boat as you. Unfortunately after all my reading, it seems impossible as CM did it as a preventative measure to secure your data.
I'm going to do a back up of everything and then a reflash to 25R where battery life was best, then unlock and reboot.
therightperson_630 said:
Umm thanks, I could have, but I really don't want to wipe everything, I got everything set up how I want with lots of data..I was looking for a way *without* wiping everything.. fastboot oem unlock will be my last resort tbh.
I thought with such a developer friendly phone there might be a way to overcome this problem
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Well thats the whole point, the OnePlus One is a very developer friendly phone indeed. Thats why you get the "keys" to unlock the phone with a simple command instead of using a exploit to flash a custom recovery.
On 25R bootloader, it was possible but as of now there isn't a way to root without unlocking the bootloader. You can read the thread here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/help/root-unlocking-bootloader-t2820628
This is why when people just now get a phone that has the ability to fastboot oem unlock, I suggest them to unlock their bootloaders as the first thing to do.
Backup all of your data and move forward. Best of luck.
therightperson_630 said:
Umm thanks, I could have, but I really don't want to wipe everything, I got everything set up how I want with lots of data..I was looking for a way *without* wiping everything.. fastboot oem unlock will be my last resort tbh.
I thought with such a developer friendly phone there might be a way to overcome this problem
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if you truly want to restore everything there are apps that will zip up all your data and you can flash in one session after wiping your phone. If you are reloading the exact same software it should not be an issue. check google and playstore for such apps like app2zip
app2zip requires root, which I can't get if I've not unlocked the bootloader, which means wiping everything...app2zip won't help here but thanks for the suggestion
therightperson_630 said:
app2zip requires root, which I can't get if I've not unlocked the bootloader, which means wiping everything...app2zip won't help here but thanks for the suggestion
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oh yea my bad I forgot about the root part. I usually root right away so my bad..
Sorry, but the only way is to unlock the bootloader. You could use Helium backup, also some Apps themselves have great backup functionality.
Yep. Gotta unlock it. No idea why people don't just do that in the first place.
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Yep. Gotta unlock it. No idea why people don't just do that in the first place.
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Because most people set up their phone before getting stuck into rooting and the like. Just as I did. I think locking the bootloader is good in theory, but the average user wouldn't know how to brick their phone even if the bootloader was already unlocked, so why do it?
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Because most people set up their phone before getting stuck into rooting and the like. Just as I did. I think locking the bootloader is good in theory, but the average user wouldn't know how to brick their phone even if the bootloader was already unlocked, so why do it?
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The difference between having a locked and unlocked bootloader is simply flashing custom recoveries or radios/etc. Theres no harm in doing leaving your bootloader unlocked.
The bootloader has to be locked out of the box, I believe its one of the criterias needed to be fulfilled in order to be approved for Google Apps (Play Store,etc). Also, it doesn't make sense to have a bootloader unlocked for average users.
Just unlock the bootloader and learn from your lesson.... either that or stick with stock ROM without root. Yeah it'll set you back because you'll have to redo your phone apps/settings but on the bright side you won't have to do it again because ur bootloader is already unlocked.
You need your bootloader unlocked to obtain root. See http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2788632 on instructions on how to do so if you're unfamiliar. After once its unlocked, fastboot flash a custom recovery and flash supersu.
Trust me I'm familiar...had none of this trouble on the G1. Out of 5 android devices this is the second time I've had to unlock the bootloader...and the average user doesn't even know what a bootloader is, so not sure they'd be able to mess about with the radios.
therightperson_630 said:
Trust me I'm familiar...had none of this trouble on the G1. Out of 5 android devices this is the second time I've had to unlock the bootloader...and the average user doesn't even know what a bootloader is, so not sure they'd be able to mess about with the radios.
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Thats because the G1 had a locked bootloader and the only way to flash a custom recovery was to gain a exploit to push a custom recovery. For the OnePlus/Nexus/HTC, we don't need a exploit because we have the ability to unlock our bootloaders. Think of it as Apple's iOS, in order to gain jailbreak you need a exploit to jailbreak your phone which can take a long time for it to happen. Whereas, on Nexus/OnePlus/HTC, we can simply just obtain access to do changes to the phone without having to wait for a exploit.
You keep mentioning average user but a average user wouldn't be attempting to obtain root access for their phone. The average user would just be using his/her phone as a phone and not tinkering with the deeper innings of the Operating System and if the average user wants to tinker with the deeper innings then they should really do their research and learn. There are a lot of good guides on XDA.
Couldn't agree more. There is no need for any exploit with this phone because you've been handed the keys.
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Hello,
trying to get root by unlocking the bootloader first (using preload recovery TWRP lastest + tamper bit mod) but I keep getting this error:
booting...
FAILED (remote: Device not unlocked cannot boot)
finished. total time: 0.406s
So I can't preload the custom recovery, is there any way of rooting on this oneplus firmware without wiping the whole device?
Any help would be much appreciated..
Edit: This isn't a reroot, this is first time root/unlock
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have you considered the exploit devised in the following thread?:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/development/mod-reset-unlock-tamper-bit-t2820912
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have you considered the exploit devised in the following thread?:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/development/mod-reset-unlock-tamper-bit-t2820912
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That doesn't allow you to root while having a unlocked bootloader. It just changes the bits on whether or not your device has been tampered.
But then again,
This mod will allow you to unlock the bootloader without wiping the userdata as oppose to fastboot oem unlock command.
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A little off topic but I unlock my boot loader and root as soon as I get the phone so I don't have to loose anything.
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That doesn't allow you to root while having a unlocked bootloader. It just changes the bits on whether or not your device has been tampered.
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that's what you think, but in my case i was able to unlock the bootloader using the mod, hence rooting was a matter of course. the casual "fastboot oem unlock" command was not effective with my device. so.....
edit: then again, i unlocked the bootloader and rooted my phone while it was still at 30O firmware. i have no idea if the 33R firmware's bootloader is different from that of the 30O or not, that will render the mod ineffective.
It's fine, problem solved, went through the gruelling task of trying to back everything up without root = 40gb of stuff..
Already tried the tamper bit mod...it was stated in the first post (tamper bit mod) and the command screenshot was one of the steps when trying to boot the recovery, it still wouldn't boot because the bootloader wasn't unlocked..so, useless in my case.
Still lost some stuff but I got most of it back. I didn't have this problem on my xperia SP when unlocking the bootloader..if I remember correctly you could root, get recovery and custom rom all without unlocking bootloader. Unlocking the bootloader didn't erase the internal sd either..sure it might have been through an exploit rather than the proper way, but tbh I think I'd rather have that.
I'm not liking this "you've been given the keys" analogy...It's more like you've already settled into your new house and you're given the keys to unlock the front door when you're already inside...it's hassle more than anything.
Hello guys
im looking to root my OPO, but i dont want to unlock the Bootloader or install a custom recovery, just want a method to root so i can install Xposed on the stock CM11S rom, is this actually possible?
Why not just unlock the bootloader? Your warranty isn't affected by it. You lose nothing by unlocking it, and you gain nothing by leaving it locked.
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Jaocagomez said:
Hello guys
im looking to root my OPO, but i dont want to unlock the Bootloader or install a custom recovery, just want a method to root so i can install Xposed on the stock CM11S rom, is this actually possible?
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Why not just unlock the bootloader? Your warranty isn't affected by it. You lose nothing by unlocking it, and you gain nothing by leaving it locked.
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Like @timmaaa mentioned, you lose nothing when you unlock bootloader. Not only that, it is the recommended and futureproof approach to do so. Unlocking the bootloader wipes your phone completly clean. Suppose somewhere down the road you want to try different ROMs, you'd realize you cannot do so without losing your data. So you'r much better off unlocaking your bootlaoder right now.
But to answer your question, no. It is not possible at a simpler level. Unlocking the bootlaoder give you access to all the partitions on the phone. What you need access to specifically is the recovery partition so you could flash a custom recovery and install the SU binaries onto your system. through that recovery.
What others have said, unlock the bootloader there's no problem with leaving it unlocked.
You're given the key to unlock the bootloader using a command. Use it and make your life simple. It's like saying you have the key to your house but you want to get inside the house without unlocking the door. Just use the key and make it simple.
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Jaocagomez said:
Hello guys
im looking to root my OPO, but i dont want to unlock the Bootloader or install a custom recovery, just want a method to root so i can install Xposed on the stock CM11S rom, is this actually possible?
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Perhaps you felt like I did, worried that you are ruining your phone or your ota ability.
Unlocking the Bootloader is painless aside from having to reinstall all your programs. Everyone says it wipes the os, but what they don't tell you is that you don't have to dig around looking for the proper version to reinstall. You just type a code, and the phone reboots fresh like a factory reset, ready to go. And installing the custom recovery is easy, and it works perfectly with ota updates.
Sent via quantum entanglement, focused through my OnePlus One.