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Question
Is it possible to extract the insecure bootloader from the Sprint CDMA, patch it with the Verizon leaked TAR and flash it that way?
Good question, and something you might want to ask in the Rooting thread where other devs are working on cracking the code.
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Hello everyone, I'm new to this forum, and I would post this question in the appropriate thread, but alas, as I have less than 10 posts, I am not allowed to post in the developer forum.
So anyways, I will be receiving my Samsung Galaxy S2 in a couple of days, and plan on unlocking it (for free), which can only be done via a root app, that obviously requires the phone to be rooted.
After extensively reading several guides on rooting the GS2, it seems like a fairly straightforward process, but I do have a question about flashing the insecure kernel:
- Do you have to use a specific insecure kernel version for your device? I have seen a few guides that say you must use the specific kernel for the firmware you are running, but then other guides say that you can download the "XWKDD Insecure Kernel" to use.
If it must be a specific kernel, how does one go about finding out which to use?
Also, I am planning on flashing back the stock kernel and unrooting once I have the phone unlocked, so since it is SIM-Unlocked, it will stay unlocked forever, no matter what I do with the firmware, correct?
Thank you!
If you search for a rooting kernal according to your firmware then you cant go wrong.you will need the proper kernal to root it.one root kernal doesnt root eveything so seach according to your firmware.secondly the only true way to have a phone unlocked forever is via emei. Number.i had an sgs unlocked through a program similar to what your talkin about and it worked fine but when i reflashed the firmware to 2.3.4 it relocked.but if your not gonna play around with reflashing then shouldnt be a problem.the most common root kernal seems to be chainfire and works perfectly.
Thank you so much for answering my question.
So, when you say that the only way to have your phone unlocked forever is via EMEI, are you referring to the unlock code? I will be using this program: https://market.android.com/details?id=eu.chainfire.sgs2simunlockcode
By using this program, it will find the unlock code, and then I can use that to unlock the device, and I believe it's via EMEI, so reflashing the kernel should be no problem, correct?
The method I have chosen for rooting and unrooting (I'll unroot and reflash a stock kernel after I have the unlock) is this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125414
Hello, I have just preordered my Xperia active from a local salesperson, but from what i see in the development threads, its nothing like HTC phones when it comes to rooting.
In HTC phones all you had to do is, unlock the bootloader with an update.zip file, root it, and then you're free to do whatever you wanna do from CWM.
I really havent understood how the procedure goes in Xperia phones, nor is there a comprehensive guide towards rooting the phone.
So could someone explain in simple steps what i need to do to root the phone? Or even is it worth rooting it since its so new and the development is more or less... inexistant? The only real custom rom I see so far for the mini mini pro and active is the FXP one which is in beta stages AFAIK.
Also about unlocking the bootloader. Losing DRM and TrackID is what makes them know that you have unlocked it therefore you lose your warranty?
Please enlighten me
Comprehensive Xperia Rooting Guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1034087
For the active... there doesn't appear to be much, but if you have 'OCD' like me and like the absolute control... it's worth it. But to each his/her own preferences
Once you unlock, DRM is permanently gone, no more TrackID.
I'm not sure about warranty regulations but there is a way to re-lock the boot loader:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335
Hope this helps.
EDIT There's also a way to unlock the bootloader and not lose DRM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285285
But there's no current way to relock it if you use that route.
Thanks a lot for your detailed reply.
Although i still got questions regarding custom ROM's. I saw someone mentioning a insecure kernel, and using it before flashing a new ROM. Kernels in HTC devices are simply there for you to find out which one is best for your country and ROM. Is it the other way around here?
Yes i do want the best out of my device, but voiding warranty for something that isnt yet "ready".... It kinda puts me off.
hi dumraden,
The days with simply zip unlocking are gone either on HTC. The HTC Desire S of a friend of mine was locked. They call it S: on ..unlocked was S: off
I could not keep joking about who was so silly to convert his Desire S back to a Desire.. sorry for that
The step with the insecure kernel is to flash a stock rom where we know a method to use an exploit on it. Sony prevents unsigned firmware from beeing flashed to their devices (compare ps3 or PSP). Thus we need to make use of an exploit to get access to the device to make rooting possible. As root we are the master of desaster and can do what ever we want.
Warranty? Okay, there is a possibility to relock the bootloader in case you'll run in the case of needing warranty. Otherwise there are ways to make it that unsuable that even the support cannot wake it up thus find no real reason for the error.
This is not an FXP ROM, it is cyanogenmod ported by Team freeXperia and mainly released by FXP. It is almost ready. The smartkeyboard and camera did not work on my selfcompiled one on friday. FXP claimed camera would work. Could be my fault.. who cares. They'll get it fixed.. I think soon.
Yea i am a prior HTC user, have my Desire Z getting fixed as we talk ( i hope so at least ).
So basically the insecure kernel works as an exploit for us to install custom roms on the phones. Cool thanks for the heads up.
Wasnt FXP working with cyanogen to build a kernel from scratch in order for us not to have to go through the hassle of using a modded stock kernel for the Custom ROM's? As far as i can tell this is a breakthrough for Xperia phones since we will be able to have an AOSP base in order to build from there up. Right?
I have the same rooting problem. I use superOnClick and gingerbreak but didn't work.
I'm new to android so that keep searching and reading xda..
Then I start using android sdk & fastboot and adb mode said in one of the topics, but fastboot didn't work even though bootloader is unlocked.
I'm confused, waiting for help
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Its all here. Read some posts
I understand that a root exploit for the xs is not available without having a unlocked bootloader. And that people don't want to work on or create because with the release of ics coming soon it will be patched. But what I was wondering if it was even possible to have for 2.3.7 or if anyone has attempted to figure it out. Even if one was released now wouldn't a new way would have to be released anyways for ics. The whole is it possible to root a locked bootloader question has been asked over and over without a definitive reason why it can't not be done and I just think it would be a good thread of an explanation why so this question is asked 100 more times or even discussing progress of an exploit attempt.
so with loki is anyone still working on this bootloader unlock. I thought that someone had it unlocked before the device even came out. with loki does it even really need to be unlocked? thanks for any answered questions
The bootloader was never unlocked. This "loki" you've heard about was a workaround by djrbliss which allows users to flash custom roms. You don't need to be too concerned about it, unless you are a developer. Head over to the Android Development section and follow the stickied guide to root your phone and flash a custom recovery. The recoveries released for the Verizon S4 have been set up with this workaround already.
If you are a developer, or if you are just curious, you may want to search around for djrbliss's work for a more in-depth description.
Alright, I've searched high and low with no results, so here it goes. I hope I'm posting in the correct forum. My apologies if not.
I've got a rooted note 3 on pretty much stock MJ4, hardware version N900P.12. I vaguely recall when I first got this phone (about a year ago) that there was an issue with unlocking the bootloader that broke 4G. I cannot find anything on this anymore. I'd really like to try some custom ROMs. I've been holding off on the OTAs, as I don't really want to limit my options.
Questions:
1) Can I now unlock the bootloader and run custom ROMs without breaking 4g LTE?
2) If so, what is my best path for upgrading and either keeping root, or re-rooting my phone?
Thanks in advance...
xpingjockey said:
Alright, I've searched high and low with no results, so here it goes. I hope I'm posting in the correct forum. My apologies if not.
I've got a rooted note 3 on pretty much stock MJ4, hardware version N900P.12. I vaguely recall when I first got this phone (about a year ago) that there was an issue with unlocking the bootloader that broke 4G. I cannot find anything on this anymore. I'd really like to try some custom ROMs. I've been holding off on the OTAs, as I don't really want to limit my options.
Questions:
1) Can I now unlock the bootloader and run custom ROMs without breaking 4g LTE?
2) If so, what is my best path for upgrading and either keeping root, or re-rooting my phone?
Thanks in advance...
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I never had to unlock my boot loader and ive got perfect 4g you should do as you please verizon and att has locked bootloaders so yeah odin flash update odin flash modem to odin flash cwm or twrp cf auto root read instructions and reread them then flash the rom you want me personally I run sacs s5 moar port I hope this helps ps make sure you have the sprint note 3 n900p
xpingjockey said:
Alright, I've searched high and low with no results, so here it goes. I hope I'm posting in the correct forum. My apologies if not.
I've got a rooted note 3 on pretty much stock MJ4, hardware version N900P.12. I vaguely recall when I first got this phone (about a year ago) that there was an issue with unlocking the bootloader that broke 4G. I cannot find anything on this anymore. I'd really like to try some custom ROMs. I've been holding off on the OTAs, as I don't really want to limit my options.
Questions:
1) Can I now unlock the bootloader and run custom ROMs without breaking 4g LTE?
2) If so, what is my best path for upgrading and either keeping root, or re-rooting my phone?
Thanks in advance...
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If the device was sprint issued the boot loader is/was unlocked. Running custom roms will not break 4g LTE, that is part of your baseband/modem.
If you upgrade to NAB,NC5, or NH7 it won't make any difference because your device is out of warranty. I would upgrade to NC5 check out this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2770729&page=3 read post #25. Enjoy !!!