I have stock OTA Gingerbread. Is there a way to root without unlocking the bootloader? Thanks in advance
I have rooted my OTA gingerbread device without unlocking. I followed the instructions here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15892895&postcount=69
using fastboot and the preinstall.img method. It works like a charm. Good luck!
Thanks I will try this now
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I am using a Motorola Atrix with 4.5.91 build. I rooted my Atrix without unlocking the bootloader which is why I am getting a (Failed to boot 2 Starting in RSD Mode) message when i try to use Rom Manager to back up my current Rom. Do I have to unroot my Atrix in order to unlock it and if so how do I unroot it.
You have to unlock your bootloader n root your phone. Search the topics
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My question was does it have to be done in that certain order. Unlock Bootloader then root.
Sousuke_Kira_Alexein said:
My question was does it have to be done in that certain order. Unlock Bootloader then root.
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No it doesn't matter...
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Sousuke_Kira_Alexein said:
I am using a Motorola Atrix with 4.5.91 build. I rooted my Atrix without unlocking the bootloader which is why I am getting a (Failed to boot 2 Starting in RSD Mode) message when i try to use Rom Manager to back up my current Rom. Do I have to unroot my Atrix in order to unlock it and if so how do I unroot it.
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try to follow the order and see if its worked. any particular reason why you need not to follow the order?
Sousuke_Kira_Alexein said:
My question was does it have to be done in that certain order. Unlock Bootloader then root.
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mramirezusa's auto scripts really help on this. Here's the thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182871
Been reading the guides but I need confirmation. Pls correct me if I'm wrong.
my goal is to get ROOT on the stock ROM and the ability to unroot if needed.
In order to obtain root, I must:
- Unlock bootloader
- Install CWR
- Apply the Superuser file or install a custom ROM with root
If I go through this method, can I reverse everything? Like re-locking the bootloader, remove CWR, and unroot?
Am I missing something simple just to simply root the device? Pls advise. THX in advance.
xxxman999 said:
Been reading the guides but I need confirmation. Pls correct me if I'm wrong.
my goal is to get ROOT on the stock ROM and the ability to unroot if needed.
In order to obtain root, I must:
- Unlock bootloader
- Install CWR
- Apply the Superuser file or install a custom ROM with root
If I go through this method, can I reverse everything? Like re-locking the bootloader, remove CWR, and unroot?
Am I missing something simple just to simply root the device? Pls advise. THX in advance.
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Rooting part is correct.
To unroot, relock bootloader and flash the stock ROM. Simple as that.
hasoon2000 said:
Rooting part is correct.
To unroot, relock bootloader and flash the stock ROM. Simple as that.
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Thanks for the confirmation. Will prepare to root now.
There's a but..
If you want to relock it it will say Relocked and not Locked like how it came from the factory.
Wait....I sent this with Tapatalk?
Is there a way to unlock bootloader yet I'm a little confused. I am running OTA and it is rooted. The only download I have on my computer that will flash in ODIN and take me back to stock is ROOT66_VZW_SYSTEM.TAR.MD5 this flashes in ODIN and works fine but I can't unlock with CASUAL I am following instructions on ADAMS video but CASUAL will not unlock.
Any suggestions or help appreciated thank you!
It can't be unlocked yet
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I am cureently on .532(downgraded to root and backup TA). The thing is I can't apply the OTA. I also tried to temporary unroot the device. I also didn't mess up with any of the system files. The only thing I did after flashing .532 was rooting. Although the update via pc works fine but I want to keep the root.
Thanks
euler.ramanujan said:
I am cureently on .532(downgraded to root and backup TA). The thing is I can't apply the OTA. I also tried to temporary unroot the device. I also didn't mess up with any of the system files. The only thing I did after flashing .532 was rooting. Although the update via pc works fine but I want to keep the root.
Thanks
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READ THE STICKIES
that said... now that you have backed up the TA the best thing to do is unlock the bootloader, then upgrade to .290 or .136 and flash recovery/kernel and re-root from recovery by flashing SuperSu
euler.ramanujan said:
I am cureently on .532(downgraded to root and backup TA). The thing is I can't apply the OTA. I also tried to temporary unroot the device. I also didn't mess up with any of the system files. The only thing I did after flashing .532 was rooting. Although the update via pc works fine but I want to keep the root.
Thanks
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Is your bootloader unlocked if it is you have to lock it to apply ota the ota will download fine but you can't apply it unless you are on locked bootloader and if you are on locked bootloader you have to download root keeper app backup root reflash the .532 ftf or .290 whatever version you like the ota will apply just fine the download the app again and restore root.................
blueether said:
READ THE STICKIES
that said... now that you have backed up the TA the best thing to do is unlock the bootloader, then upgrade to .290 or .136 and flash recovery/kernel and re-root from recovery by flashing SuperSu
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I did flash .290 and tried to root it after unlocking the bootloaded but I got stuck in bootloop. So, I went backup to the other .540 again to root it for meantime.
mathurmatt said:
Is your bootloader unlocked if it is you have to lock it to apply ota the ota will download fine but you can't apply it unless you are on locked bootloader and if you are on locked bootloader you have to download root keeper app backup root reflash the .532 ftf or .290 whatever version you like the ota will apply just fine the download the app again and restore root.................
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My Bootloader is locked, and I did try to update exactly like what you said but it didn't work
euler.ramanujan said:
My Bootloader is locked, and I did try to update exactly like what you said but it didn't work
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To get root on .290 with a locked bootloader follow this guide once you have .532 rooted:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2612980
Then follow this guide to update to .136 (the latest FW):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2631768
does anyone know if theres a "simple root" method for the m8??
Is unlocking bootloader, flash recovery, s-off all required just to root? I don't care about any of that stuff.. I just want a simple root
if thats possible
ahdez said:
does anyone know if theres a "simple root" method for the m8??
Is unlocking bootloader, flash recovery, s-off all required just to root? I don't care about any of that stuff.. I just want a simple root
if thats possible
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Unfortunately, unlocking the bootloader is required for the ATT variant to obtain root. Easy way to do that is this toolkit:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2699065
Unlock the bootloader, then you can flash a custom recovery and a superuser zip
S-Off is not required for rooting.
akitten007 said:
Unfortunately, unlocking the bootloader is required for the ATT variant to obtain root. Easy way to do that is this toolkit:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2699065
Unlock the bootloader, then you can flash a custom recovery and a superuser zip
S-Off is not required for rooting.
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Will I be able to unroot, and return everything to stock If need be??
ahdez said:
Will I be able to unroot, and return everything to stock If need be??
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Yes...sorta. No RUU yet so this is the best you can do for now. Here are the instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701376
Great, thanks guys Ill give that toolkit a shot