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[Q] Bootloader, CWM & Rom help

I have managed to root my device after the 10P firmware! FYI, I used Android Kingo Root.
After looking into many posts, forums, etc... I have come to the conclusion that unlocking the bootloader is going to be trickier than any other device I have been successful with. I want to install CM 10.2 and CWM 6+, however, I cannot find solid information on how to unlock the bootloader for this unit. I would have liked to install the latest 4.4.2 from AT&T, but the device was rooted prior and AT&T will not honor the phone for the upgrade. At this point, I feel it would be easier to just install a custom ROM instead of trying to put the AT&T stock back into the unit.
Most of the info I see seems overly tricky and doubtful. I have downloaded FreeGee, but, in version 1.9.23 there isn't an option for unlock or disable security,(I have emailed the devs for the app). I also have gprorecovery.apk, but, I am deathly afraid to use it as I cannot find ANY material about it anywhere and I am worried to brick the one phone I absolutely love.
If someone has the knowledge, please share. Also, feel free to add in your experience and pitfalls with this device after manipulating the software. I am not 100% sold on CM, so if you want to suggest a great ROM...Feel free.
I appreciate the help and suggestions in advance.

No unlocked bootloader for the gpro. Sorry dude.
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stulzerl said:
No unlocked bootloader for the gpro. Sorry dude.
There has to be a way to install a custom recovery and ROM. I asked that if anyone replies,to elaborate. Please explain...
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stulzerl said:
No unlocked bootloader for the gpro. Sorry dude.
There has to be a way to install a custom recovery and ROM. I asked that if anyone replies,to elaborate. Please explain...
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With freegee first backup efs, then install twrp or cwm.
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"With freegee first backup efs, then install twrp or cwm."
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And then reboot to recovery as normal to install the ROM? I have read so much information that states you have to do some special presses of the buttons to get recovery to load. What are you running on yours?

som1special2 said:
"With freegee first backup efs, then install twrp or cwm."
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And then reboot to recovery as normal to install the ROM? I have read so much information that states you have to do some special presses of the buttons to get recovery to load. What are you running on yours?
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Once you install recovery press power + volume up (asuming you powered down or resetted your device of course) until the lg logo appears ( some white letters will appear on the top left corner, release power button when they do). That will take you to the recovery. I'm. Using a cwm/twrp combo. I flash everything i need with cwm, twrp i keep since this phone has a tendency of going into a recovery bootloop and only twrp can get you out of it. Always keep your flashing files on the internal storage, sometimes flashing from sd card wont work.
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trying this in a few will post back if I have any issues.

Eeson said:
trying this in a few will post back if I have any issues.
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results?

How can I backup my stock att kk rom?

[Q] Rooting Z1c

Hi All,
I recently got my Z1 Compact, Do I have to Unlock Bootloader to root? Because I already say Doomlord's method and I plan to keep my BL locked.
Is there any other way to root the latest 4.4 Firmware?
Thanks Alot!

Revontheus said:
Hi All,
I recently got my Z1 Compact, Do I have to Unlock Bootloader to root? Because I already say Doomlord's method and I plan to keep my BL locked.
Is there any other way to root the latest 4.4 Firmware?
Thanks Alot!
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Easy Root Tool for various Xperia devices

Does this Work on the latest 4.4 FW and work for Locked Bootloader thanks!
My first time to use a SD 800 device xD

Revontheus said:
Does this Work on the latest 4.4 FW and work for Locked Bootloader thanks!
My first time to use a SD 800 device xD
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YES <--

Thanks For your fast replies! :fingers-crossed: hopefully it would work!

Revontheus said:
Does this Work on the latest 4.4 FW and work for Locked Bootloader thanks!
My first time to use a SD 800 device xD
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Yes, it does.

Revontheus said:
Thanks For your fast replies! :crossfingers: hopefully it would work!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/sony-xperia-z1-compact/help/lb757-how-to-update-to-rooted-108-t2822957
My guide #5 at step 13 and 14 will help you how to root and flash custom recovery for 4.4.4(.108 FW).

I'd rather bump this thread instead of making a new one.
Will rooting via Lorenzoval link lose any data and/or unlock the bootloader? Any can rooted phone still receive and install official updates? Sorry, first time using a Sony phone, used to use Nexus. Thanks before.
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uchihakurtz said:
I'd rather bump this thread instead of making a new one.
Will rooting via Lorenzoval link lose any data and/or unlock the bootloader? Any can rooted phone still receive and install official updates? Sorry, first time using a Sony phone, used to use Nexus. Thanks before.
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You will not lose any data and your phone's bootloader will not be unlocked. You can install official updates but you will lose root.

I'm gonna use NUT'S recovery

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Hey, I try rooting my Z1C according to this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784900
but it doesnt seem to work...
Any ideas?

Broodlord said:
Any ideas?
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Read through the thread, theres been solutions posted throughout it.

[Q] Rooted need help with ROMs

i am new to the rooting, just got my lg g2 rooted today, but want to be able to use the wifi Tether, so i am thinking i need a ROM with that written in it. Then after i do find a rom which i was reading SuperG2, I wasn't sure how to install and get it to take? Please help

Are you on zvc or zvc? Do you have a custom recovery?
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secret.animal said:
Are you on zvc or zvc? Do you have a custom recovery?
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I am not sure what the zvc is, but I installed TWRP manager, Titanium Back up ans SuperSU. But I have no clue how to set any of those up

billyodell1978 said:
I am not sure what the zvc is, but I installed TWRP manager, Titanium Back up ans SuperSU. But I have no clue how to set any of those up
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In settings, about phone, software.
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Software version LS980ZVD

billyodell1978 said:
Software version LS980ZVD
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Okay, you are most likely still stock kernel with recovery installed. Rooted no problem.
Recovery will break knock code unless you flash another kernel that has it.
Before doing anything, know that nobody really has a custom zvd Rom out right now. Artifesto put out a stock version.
You can easily go back to zvc which you lose knock code, art, and hd calling.
Super g2 Rom is fantastic and you can even go with their full Rom or bare back ( slimmed version)
To get recovery which will put a older kernel on it. Easiest way is to use auto-rec from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51857807
Read the first couple posts. Before running it and ask what you want from me.
This gets recovery running and fixes download mode. (Vital if something bad happens)
Please ask anything before doing something if not sure.
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secret.animal said:
Okay, you are most likely still stock kernel with recovery installed. Rooted no problem.
Recovery will break knock code unless you flash another kernel that has it.
Before doing anything, know that nobody really has a custom zvd Rom out right now. Artifesto put out a stock version.
You can easily go back to zvc which you lose knock code, art, and hd calling.
Super g2 Rom is fantastic and you can even go with their full Rom or bare back ( slimmed version)
To get recovery which will put a older kernel on it. Easiest way is to use auto-rec from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51857807
Read the first couple posts. Before running it and ask what you want from me.
This gets recovery running and fixes download mode. (Vital if something bad happens)
Please ask anything before doing something if not sure.
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The only thing I am really wanting to do is bypass the wifi hotspot on the phone since Sprint has a block on it. Wasn't sure, I thought I read somewhere that there is a modication I can install to do that, but I didn't want to do it without talking with you first. Am I right there is one that would just be put the zip file on the phone? Then there were other steps but that is really what I am trying to get done so I can use it as a WIFI hotspot to pair with my tablet.

Yes it is included with super g2
billyodell1978 said:
The only thing I am really wanting to do is bypass the wifi hotspot on the phone since Sprint has a block on it. Wasn't sure, I thought I read somewhere that there is a modication I can install to do that, but I didn't want to do it without talking with you first. Am I right there is one that would just be put the zip file on the phone? Then there were other steps but that is really what I am trying to get done so I can use it as a WIFI hotspot to pair with my tablet.
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It works great just tried it. Have you installed TWRP and what revision.

Stock Rom Stripped of Bloatware from Samsung Repair Center

I recently got my S6 back from Samsung. They untripped knox, and installed a very slim rom without any of the sprint bloatware, and no sprint splash screen. Is there some way I can back up this rom to be able to flash it in odin if/when I need to?
Thanks!

TWRP
bert1983 said:
I recently got my S6 back from Samsung. They untripped knox, and installed a very slim rom without any of the sprint bloatware, and no sprint splash screen. Is there some way I can back up this rom to be able to flash it in odin if/when I need to?
Thanks!
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You can back up everything if you flash TWRP recovery and select the backup option it comes in hand but other than that i dont believe you can do it without tripping Knox again

Thanks for the reply, that's unfortunate news. I really don't feel like tripping Knox since I would like samsung pay to continue working.

bert1983 said:
Thanks for the reply, that's unfortunate news. I really don't feel like tripping Knox since I would like samsung pay to continue working.
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You can try ADB Backup. A good set of instructions can be found at:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-nexus/general/guide-phone-backup-unlock-root-t1420351
No guarantee that this will work, but it should not trip Knox.

Please post a system dump of this b3fore you do anything. PLEASE
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Is it oi1 build ? Ive sent plenty phones back for warranty and samsung never did that before . Trip knox , so what? Samsung warrantys phones like that all the time . Just tell them you took it to the samsung experience shop at "BestBuy" and they tried to flash the operating system to get the phone working properly again. Id tell them it kept rebooting after you updated it through wifi to 5.1.1 . Youll never have an issue with them if you explain it to them that way . Give us a new build lol

bert1983 said:
They untripped knox....
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That's the real goal there....

OK I'll work on it this week. I don't want to not be able to use the Samsung pay feature though

I am curious if its the same build number as mine, I have this screenshot so tell me is yours the same or different? Mine is Stock Sprint
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MindTrix said:
I am curious if its the same build number as mine, I have this screenshot so tell me is yours the same or different? Mine is Stock Sprint
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That's the same build I have after updating my device. Have you had any luck rooting yours yet?
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gimmeitorilltell said:
That's the same build I have after updating my device. Have you had any luck rooting yours yet?
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I have yet to Root the phone, been waiting and think I will try soon, as I might not need Samsung Pay, been playing with Google 's " Android Pay " not sure what if I will even use these services, I might just root now... LOL

Correct OTA

I have the Google Version of Pixel 2 XL I get a fail every time I try and update this but I get "Variable not found." I been at this all night I give up. A link would be a big help.
Thanks all

WhiteReign said:
I have the Google Version of Pixel 2 XL I get a fail every time I try and update this but I get "Variable not found." I been at this all night I give up. A link would be a big help.
Thanks all
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i just use the factory images

https://developers.google.com/android/ota
Here's the OTAs. I've circled the right one. Maybe you were downloading the UK one?
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I can only get the DEC 5 To work. When I do it wont let me up grade to the newer version. kinda stuck here.

Did you unlock critical? One of the messages at the very beginning says unable to flash critical. Sounds like that's the reason that it's failing. If you haven't unlocked critical, and you're going to try it, be aware that it's going to wipe your data.
Secondly, did you try just flashing the bootloader from the January update by itself first?
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sharkie405 said:
Did you unlock critical? One of the messages at the very beginning says unable to flash critical. Sounds like that's the reason that it's failing. If you haven't unlocked critical, and you're going to try it, be aware that it's going to wipe your data.
Secondly, did you try just flashing the bootloader from the January update by itself first?
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I did just this "fastboot flashing unlock_critical" now after I fast boot I get your device is corrupt It cant be trusted. If I goto Decembers OTA its fine. I dont get it. I am on Verizon's network but got my phone from Google.

WhiteReign said:
I did just this "fastboot flashing unlock_critical" now after I fast boot I get your device is corrupt It cant be trusted. If I goto Decembers OTA its fine. I dont get it. I am on Verizon's network but got my phone from Google.
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There are multiple step-by-step guides here on how to do just this. Suggest you take a step back and read one or two. There are two separate unlock commands to use and from your photo you did not complete that. Secondly, it looks like you may be using an outdated version of the adb/fastboot binaries. Lastly you don't flash an OTA with flash-all. If you are attempting to sideload an OTA, you use the "adb sideload" command with the phone in Recovery, not flash-all in fastboot mode. At this point, you should probably update your adb/fastboot binaries, download the full factory image (not OTA) and flash it instead. Slow down and read more.

Damn Sir! Thank you very much for the help!

WhiteReign said:
Damn Sir! Thank you very much for the help!
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Not blaming anyone but instead just using your post for calling out there are what seems like dozens of variations for doing the same few tasks on this device. There are a couple really good tutorials that are either 100% or were until something like TWRP of magisk changed something. At the end of the day there are a few givens that will eventually shake out into something like the Heisenberg thread over on the 6P device.
For anyone reading this, unlock critical if you have not, install a custom kernel if you have touch issues in TWRP, really really really read up on the few custom roms that just hit as they add a few variables that most of us have never experienced, make a list of things you install as you do it. All too often people spend countless time and effort helping someone with a boot loop only to find out something not mentioned was in play. Poor steps were attempted from some other thread only to not help or made it worse or different. Examples of this would be xposed, custom kernel, any zip file mods you flashed, viper, Dolby, substratum, you get the idea. We all wanna help and we all need help at some point. Let us try to make the game as easy to play as possible. Flash on brothers and sisters!!