Is it possible to flush custom ROM without root?
I unlocked Bootloader
antsel said:
Is it possible to flush custom ROM without root?
I unlocked Bootloader
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Not really
Since most(if not all) of them are in CWM zip's.
What's stoping you from root-ing?
antsel said:
Is it possible to flush custom ROM without root?
I unlocked Bootloader
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You've unlocked bootloader and you don't want to root your phone? That's the strangest thing i've heard.
Everybody else is doing it!
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Well yes then, you have access to cwm from custom kernel so should be ok.
But it is a funny request.
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Hey there guys!
i know there are many how to threads aabout unlocking bootloader but i dont want to get back to stock and all that stuff.
Is there a way to unlock bootloader with my actual rom (fera jaf)?
This should be Q & A,please move.
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OssiB said:
Hey there guys!
i know there are many how to threads aabout unlocking bootloader but i dont want to get back to stock and all that stuff.
Is there a way to unlock bootloader with my actual rom (fera jaf)?
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Yes, i believe it's possible with the latest version of flashtool (+ update).
The safest way though, is to revert to stock (do a backup of your current rom&setup of course) then perform the unlock.
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Alright alright.
But,if i backup my current rom (which is for LB) then unlock my BL and then restore my backup of my LB Rom,i will have a Rom for LB on my phone with ULBL.
OssiB said:
Alright alright.
But,if i backup my current rom (which is for LB) then unlock my BL and then restore my backup of my LB Rom,i will have a Rom for LB on my phone with ULBL.
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yes it will work.. you can have unlock bootloader and can flash with lockbootloader ROM's
So, I was searching for solution to have custom recovery on my locked Xperia S and i couldn't find it. Is it even possible because of my locked bootloader? My phone is rooted.
Rooting with This method gives recovery on locked bootloader.
I'm using it. I make backups and also flash roms that are for locked bootloader.
iamsuperuser said:
Rooting with This method gives recovery on locked bootloader.
I'm using it. I make backups and also flash roms that are for locked bootloader.
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What other roms? Only miui or thers more of them?
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Kornezije said:
What other roms? Only miui or thers more of them?
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xcream and [email protected] roms are pretty cool, easy to install on locked bootloader and clean,
You can also use the attached "recovery", very quick no reinstalls, and even root direct with flashtool. A lot faster than the old method
corum3 said:
You can also use the attached "recovery", very quick no reinstalls, and even root direct with flashtool. A lot faster than the old method
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How?
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My SXS is rooted (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460) and CWM is installed (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756346) on locked bootloader. So I can install for example the [email protected] ROM with CWM and will still have root and CWM?
Thx for answers!
Just want to ask guys if it's okay to unlock the bootloader using a custom rom?
Thanks for future answers
Hi,
I'm not sure to understand. You mean that tou want to unlock your bootloader by flashing a custom ROM ?
If so, it's not possible. Depending on your phone, you'll need to unlock your BL manually, via Sony's website or with "test-point method" (there may also be other methods).
If you mean that you want to unlock your phone using a "regular" method, while you're using a custom ROM compatible with locked BL, then I'd answer yes. But you may not be able to access the Sony "hidden" menu to check if it's successful.
Also, your post's title is not very explicit...
Thanks for the reply, but what I mean is I am using custom rom right now with a locked bootloader. And my question is, is it okay to unlock my bootloader even I am not on stock firmware?
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Zedfailon said:
Thanks for the reply, but what I mean is I am using custom rom right now with a locked bootloader. And my question is, is it okay to unlock my bootloader even I am not on stock firmware?
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Yes, it should be fine.
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Zedfailon said:
Thanks for the reply, but what I mean is I am using custom rom right now with a locked bootloader. And my question is, is it okay to unlock my bootloader even I am not on stock firmware?
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Well first you need to know the uses of unlocking a bootloader and also its consequences.
By unlocking your phone's bootloader,you will be able to flash custom kernels to your phone with which you will also get the option of overclocking and underclocking your phone!
BUT
You will lose your warranty and the DRM keys will be lost.
So,if you think that it's great to unlock your bootloader and you don't care about the consequences,go ahead!
Enjoy your phone's true powers then!
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Yes, it should be fine.
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Oh thanks for that answer. I should proceed then.
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coolancool said:
Well first you need to know the uses of unlocking a bootloader and also its consequences.
By unlocking your phone's bootloader,you will be able to flash custom kernels to your phone with which you will also get the option of overclocking and underclocking your phone!
BUT
You will lose your warranty and the DRM keys will be lost.
So,if you think that it's great to unlock your bootloader and you don't care about the consequences,go ahead!
Enjoy your phone's true powers then!
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Yeah I already know whats the consequences of unlocking the bootloader. The reason that I want to unlock my bootloader is I want to overclock my xperia mini. Anyways, thanks for the reply! You got my thanks!
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Zedfailon said:
Yeah I already know whats the consequences of unlocking the bootloader. The reason that I want to unlock my bootloader is I want to overclock my xperia mini. Anyways, thanks for the reply! You got my thanks!
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You're sure you want to overclock? Because that could even destroy the phone and I guess you have a higher battery draining
mihahn said:
You're sure you want to overclock? Because that could even destroy the phone and I guess you have a higher battery draining
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I don't really use overclocking always because my previous phone got some overheating issues. But I will overclock my phone when I will play an hd game because it really lags alot.
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I have 2 questions:
1.can i root my lg p768 with locked Bl cause i just wanna tweak it on the stock rom (V20C)
2.if the answer to 1 is yes so what is the difference between having locked or unlocked BL (what are the benefits)
LSGio said:
I have 2 questions:
1.can i root my lg p768 with locked Bl cause i just wanna tweak it on the stock rom (V20C)
2.if the answer to 1 is yes so what is the difference between having locked or unlocked BL (what are the benefits)
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1. Yes.
2. L9 with Unlocked Bootloader can install custom roms and/or kernels
2.5 Unlocking the bootloader is like winning the lottery....lol.
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jufece said:
1. Yes.
2. L9 with Unlocked Bootloader can install custom roms and/or kernels
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but i also saw a thread called Locked BL recovery installer
so can't i use it to flash CWM and then flash roms?
here is the thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2095825
and this thread is what brought me here to ask the same question again:
if i can root my phone and flash recoverry on it without unlocking my BL so why should i unlock it?
Yes you can root your phone with CWM on locked BL but there is no possibilty of changing ROMs in future.
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noob.gamer said:
Yes you can root your phone with CWM on locked BL but there is no possibilty of changing ROMs in future.
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So you mean an unlocked BL gives me the ability to flash roms?
LSGio said:
So you mean an unlocked BL gives me the ability to flash roms?
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Yes that is correct. However, re-locking the bootloader is currently not possible which means your phone will be out of warranty, so proceed with caution.
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First of all, I'm spanish, my apologizes of my expresions or misspelling.
That's what I've done:
1 - I've checked if my bootloader was unlockable, and my phone say's: NO
2 - Then I've installed the DualRecovery W/O root and with my phone bootlocked.
3 - Then I've tryed to flash CM11 in TWRP recovery, flashing first the Boot.img via fastboot.
4 - Device in Red Light.
What I can do to woke up my Z2? That's my record 2 hrs to **** my phone. :silly:
Firstly, it's stated in the first post of the CM11 thread that you shouldn't be using dual recovery. If you read the thread further, you'll see that it is recommended to use the recovery in DooMKernel to flash. And this requires unlocked bootloader.
Anyways, you can try using Flashtool to flash a stock firmware. Might be able to recover your phone.
xavisaldana said:
First of all, I'm spanish, my apologizes of my expresions or misspelling.
That's what I've done:
1 - I've checked if my bootloader was unlockable, and my phone say's: NO
2 - Then I've installed the DualRecovery W/O root and with my phone bootlocked.
3 - Then I've tryed to flash CM11 in TWRP recovery, flashing first the Boot.img via fastboot.
4 - Device in Red Light.
What I can do to woke up my Z2? That's my record 2 hrs to **** my phone. :silly:
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If your BL is locked, you cannot install CM.... coz you cannot install a custom kernel. you should rebuild your phone using SEUS to put a good ROM.
Then you can put whatever ROM you want for LB and root it. but no custom kernel.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53968631
Try here, there is a recover/unbrick tutorial
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Envious_Data said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53968631
Try here, there is a recover/unbrick tutorial
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Hi there,
Is there any way to get root access without unlocking the bootloader. I found some ways in XDA but nothing is clear.
I would really appreciate if you guys can send me a link with a clear tutorial of how to get a new ROM without unlocking the bootloader.
I just got my Z2 which is sim locked (UK) and I can't unlock the bootloader from the official page.
Many thanks,
tux
tuxiqul said:
Hi there,
Is there any way to get root access without unlocking the bootloader. I found some ways in XDA but nothing is clear.
I would really appreciate if you guys can send me a link with a clear tutorial of how to get a new ROM without unlocking the bootloader.
I just got my Z2 which is sim locked (UK) and I can't unlock the bootloader from the official page.
Many thanks,
tux
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Root For Locked Bootloaders (noted to work fine on all FWs)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53420860
Recovery For locked bootloaders
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785598
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Envious_Data said:
Root For Locked Bootloaders (noted to work fine on all FWs)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53420860
Recovery For locked bootloaders
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785598
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Thanks a lot mate. I'll give a try to the first url, hopefully I won't brake it.
Many thanks,
Tux
Edit. I have 17.1.1.A.0.402. Anyone tried to root it ? It says it doesn't work.
tuxiqul said:
Thanks a lot mate. I'll give a try to the first url, hopefully I won't brake it.
Many thanks,
Tux
Edit. I have 17.1.1.A.0.402. Anyone tried to root it ? It says it doesn't work.
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Root with the Easy Root Tool, worked like a charm for me : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784900
tuxiqul said:
Hi there,
Is there any way to get root access without unlocking the bootloader. I found some ways in XDA but nothing is clear.
I would really appreciate if you guys can send me a link with a clear tutorial of how to get a new ROM without unlocking the bootloader.
I just got my Z2 which is sim locked (UK) and I can't unlock the bootloader from the official page.
Many thanks,
tux
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Yeah, working right now, then 3 questions more:
first: the phone comes with a Vodafone rom, I can put some "unbranded" rom? how?
second: I can't unlock my bootloader forever ??
and third: What is the function of recovery mode if I can't flash any cRom? Just backups?
Thanks all ^^
xavisaldana said:
Yeah, working right now, then 3 questions more:
first: the phone comes with a Vodafone rom, I can put some "unbranded" rom? how?
second: I can't unlock my bootloader forever ??
and third: What is the function of recovery mode if I can't flash any cRom? Just backups?
Thanks all ^^
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You can download a Generic FTF and use flashtool to flash it to your device
Once you unlock your bootloader it stays unlock till you relock
You can flash roms n manage general other stuff from recovery
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Envious_Data said:
You can download a Generic FTF and use flashtool to flash it to your device
Once you unlock your bootloader it stays unlock till you relock
You can flash roms n manage general other stuff from recovery
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I know what do with a unlocked bootloader, but my phone does not support any bootloader unlocking system... Any chance to do it?
xavisaldana said:
I know what do with a unlocked bootloader, but my phone does not support any bootloader unlocking system... Any chance to do it?
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If you phone cant be unlocked then it cant be unlocked
No way around a non unlockable bootloader
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Envious_Data said:
If you phone cant be unlocked then it cant be unlocked
No way around a non unlockable bootloader
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All right then, I have a gimped terminal. Great!
Can I install Xposed tweaks btw?
xavisaldana said:
All right then, I have a gimped terminal. Great!
Can I install Xposed tweaks btw?
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Yes, you can install anything but non stock based roms and custom kernels
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Thanks Bro
Got xposed, rooted and recovery installed.