Hey, I was wondering if a device can be rooted if you can not bypass FRP to get into your phone?
I have been doing a lot of reading and I am not sure if I understand correctly.... if flashing a Custom ROM will fix the FRP Issue?
Thanks
Today I got new LG Q6. Should I apply software patches if I want to root it later? As far as I can see there is no method to root it currently. Are there really any tangible benefits of updating phone to forgo any possible future method of rooting?
I don't think so. Nowadays rooting generally requires unlocked bootloader or loophole in selinux contextes. Updating won't change your bootloader, and i suspect, no one would be looking hard for solution in older firmware.
Keep in mind that screen oversharpening fix doesn't work on Oreo.
Hey everyone !
I'm looking for rooting my OP7 pro with Magisk but I know it will go from widevine L1 to L3 (not a big deal for Netflix but banking and password storing apps can be a problem).
So I've got 3 questions, we don't need to wipe the data before or after rooting the device ?
Do you have some problems with apps like keepass, banking (pay with your phone) or others ?
And last, is it possible to install OTAs after rooting the device without any problem (brick, bootloop or wiping all data) ?
I've already found some answers but I wanted to know more to decide if I'll root it, and which way I'll do it.
Thank you !
I've not rooted but from what I've learnt oem unlock will wipe your phone before root. Banking apps can be fooled with magisk modules. It's tricky to flash new updates & some of them results in bootloop.
thraes said:
So I've got 3 questions, we don't need to wipe the data before or after rooting the device ?
Do you have some problems with apps like keepass, banking (pay with your phone) or others ?
And last, is it possible to install OTAs after rooting the device without any problem (brick, bootloop or wiping all data) ?
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You need to unlock the bootloader in order to root. And the bootloader unlock process will wipe user data, by definition.
Banking apps will vary in what they look for (root, unlocked bootloader, etc.). Many will work as long as you use the Magisk Hide feature to hide root, as the previous reply mentioned. I've seen post regarding a few bank apps, which seem to be able to detect the bootloader is unlocked. So really no way around this (that particular bank app won't work) if you want to stay rooted. You should NOT lock the bootloader on a rooted device (phone will not boot afterwards). Having an unlocked bootloader and root go hand in hand.
I've updated by OTA several times while rooted, and no issues, and data retained. Some folks have had trouble, probably due to the Slot A/B partitioning on the phone. It does make updating with root a bit trickier (as previous response stated), as you need to install TWRP and Magisk root to the slots in a particular way. There is a guide how to do it, which I've followed and it's worked every time.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7-pro/how-to/successfully-upgraded-to-9-5-7-t3937414
That being said, I always backup any important data to my computer (or other off-phone means, such as cloud) before doing an update. Just in case something does go wrong.
I'm running Nougat with the latest security patches. I was just curious if there was any way to obtain root now. I used to have an N920V and had no luck ever finding a root for that. I remember a while back using the Dirtycow exploit on an unrelated phone that I thought was unrootable and I had root till I restarted my device and bricked it completely. I don't think I'm really brave enough to attempt this on my s6, but I was just wondering if there was any way in the world to completely gain root access and unlock the bootloader. I'd love to get a custom rom on this and get it running like new. Thanks for reading.
Not sure if it's possible to re-lock the Bootloader without loosing all data.
As more and more apps stopped working with some 'security warning' and finding it more and more difficult to run certain banking and other applications I decided to 'unroot' my Poco F2 Pro.
But, too bad, some Apps still complain about 'security issues' or explicitly about the unlocked bootloader - but now there is no MAGISK Hide or similar to 'cheat the system'
But, even worse, according to many posts in various forums locking the BL will erase all data.
Any idea if it's possible?
Thanks!
Tiemichael said:
Not sure if it's possible to re-lock the Bootloader without loosing all data.
As more and more apps stopped working with some 'security warning' and finding it more and more difficult to run certain banking and other applications I decided to 'unroot' my Poco F2 Pro.
But, too bad, some Apps still complain about 'security issues' or explicitly about the unlocked bootloader - but now there is no MAGISK Hide or similar to 'cheat the system'
But, even worse, according to many posts in various forums locking the BL will erase all data.
Any idea if it's possible?
Thanks!
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Not possible.
Install a Xiaomi EU rom Certified play store without root.
https://xiaomi.eu/community/
Thanks!
I just saw a post saying it's possible here ... but I don't want to risk loosing my data
Tiemichael said:
Thanks!
I just saw a post saying it's possible here ... but I don't want to risk loosing my data
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Unroot the phone before flashing rom.
Phone is unrooted and updated with latest Stock, so I want to re-lock the BL.
As too many apps fail working with Magisk installed, and it's a constant search for work-arounds, I decided to stay unrooted. But many apps still fail because of the unlocked BL
Tiemichael said:
Phone is unrooted and updated with latest Stock, so I want to re-lock the BL.
As too many apps fail working with Magisk installed, and it's a constant search for work-arounds, I decided to stay unrooted. But many apps still fail because of the unlocked BL
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That's why https://xiaomi.eu/community/
Sorry, I am lost ...
what's so special about https://xiaomi.eu/community/? How will it help me?
Tiemichael said:
Sorry, I am lost ...
what's so special about https://xiaomi.eu/community/? How will it help me?
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You can flash without losing data(use update scrip in the zip rom or twrp) and have a working phone(certified) without locking the bootloader and these roms are better than stock(choice between android 11 or 12).
Got it! Thanks!
Tiemichael said:
Not sure if it's possible to re-lock the Bootloader without loosing all data.
As more and more apps stopped working with some 'security warning' and finding it more and more difficult to run certain banking and other applications I decided to 'unroot' my Poco F2 Pro.
But, too bad, some Apps still complain about 'security issues' or explicitly about the unlocked bootloader - but now there is no MAGISK Hide or similar to 'cheat the system'
But, even worse, according to many posts in various forums locking the BL will erase all data.
Any idea if it's possible?
Thanks!
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This thread will tell you how to set up Magisk to keep the security conscious apps happy.
[Discussion] Magisk - The Age of Zygisk.
This is a discussion and help thread for the newer versions of Magisk. The main goal of this thread is to help users migrate to Magisk v24+ SafetyNet Basic integrity Pass CTS profile match Pass Play Protect certification Device is certified...
forum.xda-developers.com
No it's not possible to re-lock the bootloader without losing your data.
Installing a Xiaomi.eu ROM will still have things complain about an unlocked bootloader, so isn't much of a solution.
try use latest Magisk (24.3) activate zygisk and set deny list all apps that cause problem..
plus install module safetynet-fix 2.2.1 ..