I wanted to install Gcam and I saw it needs Magisk, since you need to unlock bootloader and from what I get also to root it I was wondering what were the drawbacks if there are any?
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I am looking to do a trade in deal with T-mobile for a new S9 (snapdragon) SM-G960UZKATMB.
The unlocking thread here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s9/help/samsung-galaxy-s9-bootloader-unlocked-t3758637 focuses on unlocking primarily for rooting or installing different roms. I don't want it, at least not yet.
What I do want to unlock, or decrypt my phone but keep it completely stock so I could root it in the future without having to do a full wipe.
As I understand any unlocking requires a full wipe so I want to do it now when the phone is new and has no data on it.
The Unlocked Thread does say just unlocking should not affect the warranty just on its own. Can anybody confirm or deny this?
You cannot unlock the bootloader on the US model Snapdragon S9s
Hi,
Long story short:
is it possible to install customROM without root and to (re)lock the bootloader, and are there experiences with a similar situation where Apps check for closed bootloader and root (and stop working if detected)?
=> Goal: activate WiFi-Calling as my provider tuned down 2G-transmitpower due to the 5G-advances (without having enough 3G-coverage to make calls on UMTS-net)... BUT: I'm using two banks; one uses a PhotoTAN-App, that stops working if it detects an open Bootloader, the other Bank-App checks for Root & open Bootloader, and likewise stops working if detected. I have no idea about the PhotoTAN and Magisk, but the 2nd bank confirmed they checked rooted devices with Magisk, and that it does not work with it....
Thus, if I go for a CustomROM, I need to be sure that I can run it unrooted and with a locked bootloader....
Is there a way to install a CustomROM on the 5X with (re)locked bootloader and without root?
(or, if not possible: is there a way I can activate WiFi-Calling on StockROM if said one does not have the Carrier-Entitlements?)
Thanks for the help
@theunlucky: you don't need root to flash a custom ROM, only an unlocked bootloader. IMO you can lock it after flashing ROM.
rp158 said:
@theunlucky: you don't need root to flash a custom ROM, only an unlocked bootloader. IMO you can lock it after flashing ROM.
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Are you sure about locking the bootloader after flashing a CustomROM? I've read several threads now, and it seems a locked BL only works with StockROM?
Not sure, therefore IMO IMO a locked BL prevents flashing CustomROM, not running. Try. If it doesn't work, you unlock BL again (triggers factory reset). In the worst case you've to flash latest firmware for a clean base..
I'm looking to unlock my bootloader to try and install gcam following this: technobuzz.net/ google-camera-without-root/ however I've never unlocked bootloader before and every time I go to I get put off by the warning messages...
Sooo I wanted to know if i unlock bootloader, enable Camera2 API and install gcam could I still lock bootloader afterwards or will it reverse everything?
is it worth it? or should i be worried about malware.. I don't intend to use roms ect.. I'd just like a fairly decent camera..
Also does anyone have any experience with Pokemon Go working with unlocked bootloader?
Thanks for any help.x
You have to flash fastboot ROM to relock bootloader and this will erase everything
Say you have enabled camera2api and kept unlocked bootloader, whenever you get new update build.prop will overwritten with original build.prop so you will loose camera2api
I've asked this on Reddit already, but thought it was worthwhile to ask here as well
It's been a long time (3 years) since I had a device that I'd been able to root and I wanted to make sure I'm ready to do it on my UK 7T whenever a solution becomes available (I've checked here and it seems a bit hit and miss at the moment). In order to get my device prepped should I just unlock the bootloader and wait for someone to get TWRP and Magisk working? Basically, I want to avoid losing all my stuff in x weeks time when the process becomes safer/simpler and from memory I think unlocking the bootloader causes everything on the device to be wiped.
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2 real questions:
Does the process of rooting the device wipe it, or does that only happen when unlocking the bootloader?
If I unlock the bootloader when I first get the device, will this be me prepped for rooting later on without losing all of my data?
Thanks
If you're not going to install a custom Rom, you're prepared for root without losing your data. I did it too yesterday when my 7T arrived, right after update oxygenos.
lmfao009 said:
If you're not going to install a custom Rom, you're prepared for root without losing your data. I did it too yesterday when my 7T arrived, right after update oxygenos.
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I can't see myself moving from OOS, I just want root. So you're saying if I unlock bootloader from the off I'll be good for rooting in the future?
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I can't see myself moving from OOS, I just want root. So you're saying if I unlock bootloader from the off I'll be good for rooting in the future?
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I'm changing from an iPhone 7+ to Oneplus 7T and got it yesterday. Why you don't make a backup when it's time for root? So far I can't see Custom ROMs or a working TWRP for the Oneplus 7T.
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I can't see myself moving from OOS, I just want root. So you're saying if I unlock bootloader from the off I'll be good for rooting in the future?
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Yes, i lost data when unlocking the bootloader but then it was okay while rooting. I think you should unlock the bootloader and root as soon as you get the phone, but after updating to latest 10.0.4 version
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Consider that apps like GooglePay or other apps will refuse working since they detect the unlocked bootloader state as possible security leak. GPay says, that due unlocked bootloader it does not want to initialze it.
So after facing this problems I would recommend, since magisk is limited to patching the actual boot.img, to stay on locked bootloader and unlock it after a secure method exists to install magisk and maybe TWRP. Otherwise, if you donot use these kind of apps, you can stay with unlocked BL.
Hello,
I've recently obtained 2 new old stock Xperia Z1 Compact phones.
Both have their bootloader unlock allowed set to NO.
However, both are also running KitKat 4.2 with a really old kernel and the Easy Root Tool exploit should work to obtain root.
My question is whether the unlock allowed can then be forced to YES with the obtained root permissions and how?
I would like to flash LOS on both
Thanks,
Bobby
Not possible. There should be a HW way using testpoint
I am also trying to find a solution for this has anyone had any luck doing this with the S1 Tool and the bootloader unlock option using test point if yes please share here thanks.
I did find this https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...ed-no-to-yes-is-now-finally-possible.4044091/