my friend wants me to root his atrix 4g which is running android version 2.3.6 stock. And his phone has never been rooted and the bootloader is still locked. I know that I would have to unlock the bootloader. But how would I go about rooting it after I've unlocked bootloader? please someone help
Ps. Already have moto drivers installed because I have a moto xoom
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If you are gonna unlock the bootloader, then you would probably be looking to load a custom ROM. That's really the only reason for unlocking the BL.
After your BL is unlocked, many custom ROMs (like CM7) come with root privileges already...
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ccrows said:
If you are gonna unlock the bootloader, then you would probably be looking to load a custom ROM. That's really the only reason for unlocking the BL.
After your BL is unlocked, many custom ROMs (like CM7) come with root privileges already...
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Yes im planning to flash a custom rom. So I could just unlock the bootloader, flash a custom recovery, and then flash a custom rom that is pre-rooted?
Because that's what I did when I rooted my xoom.
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i just got a warranty replacement, and it had 2.3.6 on it.
i had to do alot of research. they have a rooting guide via adb on the atrixforum website
and the automatic bootloader unlock in the atrix development thread in xda works.
due note that alot of the NEW atrix's with 2.3.6 dont have the ability to flash sbf, which means the bootloader is unable to be unlocked. Mine worked, so i might have just been lucky
sgtkid12 said:
Yes im planning to flash a custom rom. So I could just unlock the bootloader, flash a custom recovery, and then flash a custom rom that is pre-rooted?
Because that's what I did when I rooted my xoom.
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If you go custom ROM, then ya Root is usually built in. CM7 I know has it...
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If you go custom ROM, then ya Root is usually built in. CM7 I know has it...
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Alright. Thanks for the help.
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Punkrocknerd said:
i just got a warranty replacement, and it had 2.3.6 on it.
i had to do alot of research. they have a rooting guide via adb on the atrixforum website
and the automatic bootloader unlock in the atrix development thread in xda works.
due note that alot of the NEW atrix's with 2.3.6 dont have the ability to flash sbf, which means the bootloader is unable to be unlocked. Mine worked, so i might have just been lucky
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Oh man. Thanks for the info. Hopefully mine works too
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Punkrocknerd said:
i just got a warranty replacement, and it had 2.3.6 on it.
i had to do alot of research. they have a rooting guide via adb on the atrixforum website
and the automatic bootloader unlock in the atrix development thread in xda works.
due note that alot of the NEW atrix's with 2.3.6 dont have the ability to flash sbf, which means the bootloader is unable to be unlocked. Mine worked, so i might have just been lucky
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I wonder why Motorola would do such a thing unless they had some sort of contract agreement with the carriers?
All I know is when the BL code leaked, Motorola scrambled insanely fast to try and cover that up, but it was too late. Truth be told, if the BL code never got leaked I would have sold my phone a long time ago. IDK, for me personally I'm probably gonna make it a personal requirement for all my future phones to have BL unlocked before purchasing...
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I wonder why Motorola would do such a thing unless they had some sort of contract agreement with the carriers?
All I know is when the BL code leaked, Motorola scrambled insanely fast to try and cover that up, but it was too late. Truth be told, if the BL code never got leaked I would have sold my phone a long time ago. IDK, for me personally I'm probably gonna make it a personal requirement for all my future phones to have BL unlocked before purchasing...
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But I can still unlock the boot loader, right?
Edit: I unlocked the boot loader and rooted the phone successfully
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Can anyone put the link up on dropbox for me?
What link? And why are you bumping an ancient thread?
Rooting
I hope this is the right place to put this .
What are the pro's and con's of rooting the atrix ?
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I just got a new photon and i was wandering if there was a method to unlock the bootlaoder. The sales rep updated the software so i have version 45.2.7 is there a way to unlock it and root it. Any ideas will help
You have a lot of reading to do. Go to the development section.
I know theres alot on the section part i just need to know which method works for this version.
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I just got a new photon and i was wandering if there was a method to unlock the bootlaoder. The sales rep updated the software so i have version 45.2.7 is there a way to unlock it and root it. Any ideas will help
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I think you can run the bootloader from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1216143
Flash it in RSDlite. It will fail, but don't panic. Pull the battery, and run the moto-fastboot command lines to verify that you've been unlocked. You can then root either via the photon-torpedo method, or AIO root method.
Good luck, and remember to charge your phone all the way!
Best,
K
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I just got a new photon and i was wandering if there was a method to unlock the bootlaoder. The sales rep updated the software so i have version 45.2.7 is there a way to unlock it and root it. Any ideas will help
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No, there is not yet a fully functional unlocker. There's one that mostly works but it breaks 4G.
You can root it just fine, though, without unlocking it.
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No, there is not yet a fully functional unlocker. There's one that mostly works but it breaks 4G.
You can root it just fine, though, without unlocking it.
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Good point..yes I did forget to mention that 4G is borked.
So you can root it without unlocking it i really dont care about 4g its not in the area im in
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Yeah, you can root without unlocking. There are a few ways..I personally like the one click and photon torpedo methods.
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So the one click will allow you to install roms and all and do you have the link for that form i gotta get all this blur crap of my phone.
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For roms u need a bootloader
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Ok so i have to unlock the bootloader then root or can i root and install cwm to flash roms
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Ok so i have to unlock the bootloader then root or can i root and install cwm to flash roms
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Yeah if you want custom roms, you'll need to unlock the bootloader. It's a really easy process
1) Get RSDlite
2) Get the unlocked bootloader SBF file and flash it
3) Run the cmd lines to check to see if you're unlocked
4) Root and install CWM
5) Flash away!
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So you can root it without unlocking it i really dont care about 4g its not in the area im in
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Please read again. The unlocker is what breaks 4G, not root.
Ok whats RSD ive never use that before and do i flash that sbf file from the sd card
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Sorry im just trying to find a easy way of rooting and installing roms ive rooted other phones before but im just confused on this one
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Ok whats RSD ive never use that before and do i flash that sbf file from the sd card
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With all due respect, all the info you want is already posted here. Read more, post less ....
I have read but theres so many methods thats why im asking
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I have read but theres so many methods thats why im asking
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Read:
- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1216143
Watch:
- http://www.youtube.com/user/qbking77#p/search/6/BwRjFrzClBs
- http://www.youtube.com/user/qbking77#p/search/1/UfJJ0h4d-80
It's okay to ask questions, just do your best to do some research and try out the different methods...I still have a ton of questions..I'm a noob to Photon too.
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Ok so i have to unlock the bootloader then root or can i root and install cwm to flash roms
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You have to unlock the bootloader then root to be able to install any custom rom
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Is it possible without hard bricking the phone? The upgrade is causing WAY more trouble than it's worth and a lot happier running roms. Thanks.
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Got another question but not gonna make a new post, can you use the auto boot unlocker to unlock/root 4.5.141? It's only updated to .91
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Was your bootloader previously unlocked?
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Got another question but not gonna make a new post, can you use the auto boot unlocker to unlock/root 4.5.141? It's only updated to .91
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Was your bootloader previously unlocked?
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I can at least keep this alive and going. Mine was previously unlocked, and, once the update applied, which did it overnight without my permission (HNNNGH), I lost it. What do I do now?
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Got another question but not gonna make a new post, can you use the auto boot unlocker to unlock/root 4.5.141? It's only updated to .91
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Yes /10 char
I think you will find that you just lost the unlock graphic; unlocking involves burning out one of the eFuses, so you can't relock.
Hi everone
Im using a rooted, BT UL Atrix 4G with 2.3.6 4.5.191. and Im wondering if this is possible to perform this downgrade or/to 2.3.4
I want to do that becouse my GPS takes a lot to get a fix and I had no luck with other methods like: changing gpsconfig, recalibrating compass, using different radios
Thanks
Downgrading to 2.3.4 IS POSSIBLE provided you have previously unlocked your bootloader AND you have a backup of 2.3.4 through CWM.
This is treacherous territory, and I'm not sure if there's been resolution on whether or not it's safe.
Your safest bet? Fruit cake it back to 4.5.91.
Is it possible to downgrade using RSD if the bootloader was never unlocked?
bloodhawk said:
Is it possible to downgrade using RSD if the bootloader was never unlocked?
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Don't do it. You will get failed to boot 2.
MB860, CM7.2.0, Faux 026b1 1Ghz
bloodhawk said:
Is it possible to downgrade using RSD if the bootloader was never unlocked?
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No that would brick it and you would be screwed. We already saw this issue when people tried to go backwards from GB to Froyo...
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I have used the automatic bootloader unlock for 4.5.141 but I may be just lucky
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Yeah it is working fine on 4.5.141 ... Unlocked and Rooted, running Neutrino 2.8 GT
But the phone is heating up even @ 1 GHz. (no undervolt)
So was curious if flashing the ROM over 4.5.91 will help or not.
- Is it not possible to downgrade even using Nottach's method? Flashing the 4.5.91 images directly from fastboot and not bothering with RSD ?
NVM...
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So is it feasible?
Downgraded successfully by flashing the separate partition using moto-fastboot.
Got the 4.5.91 images from here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1163342
wifi error.....
bloodhawk said:
Downgraded successfully by flashing the separate partition using moto-fastboot.
Got the 4.5.91 images from here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1163342
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4.5.91 resolves wifi error?
the link is down.
Is it possible to flash a custom recovery with the locked bootloader? I'm used to HTC and am not to familiar with Motorola's Android
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I have already successfully rooted, and attempted to flash CWM recovery from Rom Manager, but I am unable to get to recovery. I tried to unlock the bootloader with RDS Lite flashing derpunlock from the puddin forum, not the 2.3.5, but it failed
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jordan.nave said:
Is it possible to flash a custom recovery with the locked bootloader? I'm used to HTC and am not to familiar with Motorola's Android
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Need to use the boot strap recovery, MOTODX_Bootstrap_Signed.apk. Its based off Clockwork. Make sure you only try to flash locked roms though. If you try and flash anything not supported your more than likely going to be on my boat... Softbricked. I was a flashaholic with my Evo, now im a bricked bum looking for light...
Look in Lokifish Mars Sticky on all thing Mopho. It has links to everything you will need in it.
No you cannot flash a custom recovery on a locked bootloader.
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not possible for now. I tried it already and it is unsuccessful
jordan.nave said:
I have already successfully rooted, and attempted to flash CWM recovery from Rom Manager, but I am unable to get to recovery. I tried to unlock the bootloader with RDS Lite flashing derpunlock from the puddin forum, not the 2.3.5, but it failed.
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I'm in the same boat. I just got a used Photon and it already had the 2.3.5 (45.4.13 254_13) ROM on it. I got it rooted successfully at least, but get the error when trying to install the DERPUNLOCK.SFB file.
Any solutions out there yet? Can the unit be SBF-ed back to 198_7 and then the bootloader unlocked?
(I'm sorry if this is a redundant question, but I haven't found a clear answer and have searched the forums extensively!)
THANKS!
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Need to use the boot strap recovery, MOTODX_Bootstrap_Signed.apk. Its based off Clockwork. Make sure you only try to flash locked roms though. If you try and flash anything not supported your more than likely going to be on my boat... Softbricked. I was a flashaholic with my Evo, now im a bricked bum looking for light...
Look in Lokifish Mars Sticky on all thing Mopho. It has links to everything you will need in it.
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Okay, I successfully flashed bootstrap recovery, what ROMS do I need to look out for and not flash?
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Okay, I successfully flashed bootstrap recovery, what ROMS do I need to look out for and not flash?
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What version you on, Android version. 2.3.4 or 2.3.5 ?
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Okay, I successfully flashed bootstrap recovery, what ROMS do I need to look out for and not flash?
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Your only real option is mof2.3.5 unless you want to run a rom that is not supported anymore ie imperium, rocko, skinny. Mofs rom is damn good though. Give it a shot and see what you think.
If your on 2.3.4 go with mofo2.3.5ish if your on 2.3.5, don't flash any roms locked or unlocked. Just be happy your phone works!
The reason being is because will the roms are based on 2.3.4 and since 2.3.5 locked bootloader, anything 2.3.4 based will cause you to soft brick, with no sprint sbf to fall back on. Peetr and mo are actively working on a working sbf for those who are on USC electrify sbf.
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I'm on 2.3.5, and i really don't care about breaking 4G or anything CDMA... Only need GSM if that's possible...
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Signed boot.img with its modules is needed to install after each locked rom.
Don't want to sound like a n00b, but where would those be in the ROM threads? I'm so used to HTC's phones, so going to this Photon makes me feel like I'm starting from scratch...
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Actually nowhere yet. You need to wait.
Ohh okay. I'll just sit back and wait for the devs. Really wish I hadn't traded my Evo LTE for this Photon....
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Any progress on unlocking the bootloader on the OTA 253_13 build?
Still curious about being able to sbf downgrade to 254_7...
And info GREATLY appreciated.
Hi guys!
Just want to know how many of us have a locked bootloader.
For the ones who do, good luck
My bootloader is unlocked but unfortunately I am stuck here because my phone is on the OTA (wierd I know) and I can't really do anything with the unlocked bootloader. So, here I sit with an unlocked phone and no 4G and nothing I can do except TRY to relock it and possibly brick it.........
Does the official Motorola bootlock removal tool work on the photon, and does it now allow 4G on custom roms? http://m.lifehacker.com/5935837/mot...-bootloader-unlocking-tool-for-android-phones
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edlee said:
Does the official Motorola bootlock removal tool work on the photon, and does it now allow 4G on custom roms? http://m.lifehacker.com/5935837/mot...-bootloader-unlocking-tool-for-android-phones
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the official motorola site says that only the Photon Q will be supported at first, then more devices to follow. No one knows if this will be retro-active towards existing devices. I would assume that if this does get implimented on our Photon 4g, then wimax will not be borked like it is now.
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the official motorola site says that only the Photon Q will be supported at first, then more devices to follow. No one knows if this will be retro-active towards existing devices. I would assume that if this does get implimented on our Photon 4g, then wimax will not be borked like it is now.
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I tried it just for fun. The Photon rejected "fastboot oem get_unlock_data" stating 'unknown.'
To answer the OP's question...
Bootloader = UNLOCKED
Current Rom = CM10 based AOKP Build 8
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I jump back and forth between locked and unlocked on my photon. Currently my photon is locked running mof_2.3.5ish. Waiting on someone to figure out how to root my photon q.
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Unlocked runnning ICS AOKP Milestone Build 4
I unlock-relock constantly. Just this morning I was locked, then I unlocked to try something, then relocked 2 hours later. Once you unlock, if you go back to locked, it's easier to unlock again than it was to start with because you don't have to do the fastboot commands with the unlock code. Just run the derpunlock.sbf again and push your recovery of choice and you're done.
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I unlock-relock constantly. Just this morning I was locked, then I unlocked to try something, then relocked 2 hours later. Once you unlock, if you go back to locked, it's easier to unlock again than it was to start with because you don't have to do the fastboot commands with the unlock code. Just run the derpunlock.sbf again and push your recovery of choice and you're done.
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Very true
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stonesaber said:
I unlock-relock constantly. Just this morning I was locked, then I unlocked to try something, then relocked 2 hours later. Once you unlock, if you go back to locked, it's easier to unlock again than it was to start with because you don't have to do the fastboot commands with the unlock code. Just run the derpunlock.sbf again and push your recovery of choice and you're done.
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Nice
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Locked. I never would have thought the 2.3.5 radio would lock my bootloader permanently lol.
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Locked. permanently thanks to ota
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when i bought my electrify it was locked with 2.3.5..
but it very good working with custom rom, all perfect
Bootloader: Unlocked
Current Rom: JB CNA 3.3.0
First, sorry for my english.
Photon with 2.3.5, i suppose bl locked. How can i assure of this?
but root with torpedo-direct
Enano08 said:
First, sorry for my english.
Photon with 2.3.5, i suppose bl locked. How can i assure of this?
but root with torpedo-direct
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It's pretty certain you are locked my friend.
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latest OTA deceived me :crying:
Sprint and Motorola are pushing Photon 4G out of USA and selling it to Countries like India through ebay just because they are introducing LTE! in US.
I do not understand why they want to lock those phones (selling for about US$600 in India)?
MOTO and Sprint should think about it. If you dont want it anymore and don't support it outside US why locking it and making the life of poor souls miserable?
They should release a 2.3.5 sbf to help those people outside US stuck with Failed to boot 2 / Electrify 2.3.5.
Was locked by accident but traded for unlocked Electrify
You 2.3.5 chaps may be in luck
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1848352
hasn't been confirmed working on any one elses phone, but he showed a screen shot and it looks like he's done it.
I was wondering if there are ANY methods too unlocking my bootloader on 4.1.2 jellybean I am rooted with CWM V1.5 I've looked continuous times in android development and general and cannot find a method that says for p76920d.
Thanks for your time
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It's in q&a.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39333298
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Thats says its experimental to wait untill jellybean update. Thanks for the link though
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So the link answered your question currently it's the only way
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Yeah, sorry Domonick5150. Somairotevoli is correct, sadly. I guess we need to keep waiting.
Thank you i guess it'll be released when they figure it out thanks for the information .
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Domonick5150 said:
Thats says its experimental to wait untill jellybean update. Thanks for the link though
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"If you want to experiment.." Translates to, if you're willing to try...
It works.. I am currently on the latest ota 4.1.2 P769 20d with unlocked bootloader, rooted, cwm recovery. YMMV, try at your own risk.
It seems like he said you can experiment too unlock it or wait for jelly bean update, thank you ill try it today i'm tired of waiting xD
clockcycle said:
"If you want to experiment.." Translates to, if you're willing to try...
It works.. I am currently on the latest ota 4.1.2 P769 20d with unlocked bootloader, rooted, cwm recovery. YMMV, try at your own risk.
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Domonick5150 said:
It seems like he said you can experiment too unlock it or wait for jelly bean update, thank you ill try it today i'm tired of waiting xD
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The jelly bean update came, it's not unlockable as hoped.. So it's the only method, currently, there isn't much dev activity on this device either, if you notice in the subforums. So waiting might be a long time, or a surprise..
If you don't mind me asking, what in particular are you need to do that requires unlocked bootloader? We can already root and bootstrap cwm recovery without unlocking it.
thanks,
I would like to use custom ROMS on my phone, can you do that without unlocking the bootloader?
i have CWM already also.
The only ROM available is an unofficial cyan 10.1 ... Its working alright for me so far. It was a pita unlocking it, so I wouldn't recommend it unless you know you want cyanogen (a buggy one).
Ignore my SIG, my 769 thinks its 760 now
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Domonick5150 said:
I would like to use custom ROMS on my phone, can you do that without unlocking the bootloader?
i have CWM already also.
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No you need unlocked boot loader and yes the only rom is the CM10 has a couple of bugs but i like it