How to install custom rom on AU KDDI - Motorola Photon 4G

Hi, i have a japanese phone, ISW11M (AU KDDI) which is locked apparently. I have already sim-unlocked it using some paid service. However, I planning to unlock the bootloader to install some rooted custom ROM..
So my question is, do isw11m(Au kddi) model is supported by photon_torpedo root method? Or do i need to use other method to install custom rom in this phone? Please enlighten me or give me a direction on how to solve this.

Yes, you can install custom ROM on ISW11M. I've already installed CM7 on my ISW11M (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1910837). Do step-by-step --> ROOT --> UNLOCK BOOTLOADER --> CMW --> Install ROM.
But there is one thing you must know, if you break your phone, you can't returm to stock ROM because there is no stock ROM for ISW11M.
Please read carefully all step before you begin. I think when you're on CM7 you won't want to return stock.
yumm91 said:
Hi, i have a japanese phone, ISW11M (AU KDDI) which is locked apparently. I have already sim-unlocked it using some paid service. However, I planning to unlock the bootloader to install some rooted custom ROM..
So my question is, do isw11m(Au kddi) model is supported by photon_torpedo root method? Or do i need to use other method to install custom rom in this phone? Please enlighten me or give me a direction on how to solve this.
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mabuan said:
Yes, you can install custom ROM on ISW11M. I've already installed CM7 on my ISW11M (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1910837). Do step-by-step --> ROOT --> UNLOCK BOOTLOADER --> CMW --> Install ROM.
But there is one thing you must know, if you break your phone, you can't returm to stock ROM because there is no stock ROM for ISW11M.
Please read carefully all step before you begin. I think when you're on CM7 you won't want to return stock.
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I got build number, 4.5.1. I guess it is still not possible to unlock bootloader with this build version. =.=

Take a screen of your phone's About information. My phone is also 4.5.1 too.
yumm91 said:
I got build number, 4.5.1. I guess it is still not possible to unlock bootloader with this build version. =.=
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If About information look same with attachment file, you can unlock bootloader.

mabuan said:
If About information look same with attachment file, you can unlock bootloader.
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Can you send me the link of where can i learn to unlock bootloader?

You don't need to go to an external website- I found the BL unlock instructions in the development subforum for this device and it worked perfectly. Although it slightly worries me that there's no stock ROM for this device- mine is starting to have problems.

That's right!
yangj08 said:
You don't need to go to an external website- I found the BL unlock instructions in the development subforum for this device and it worked perfectly. Although it slightly worries me that there's no stock ROM for this device- mine is starting to have problems.
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mabuan said:
That's right!
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Did u mean this one? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20331623&postcount=6
or this one? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1216143

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[how to] restore original bootloader after unlock

the_laser said:
Greetings.
run attached tool, press "restore"
required flash mode drivers and unlocked bootloader
support both 7227,8250 phones.
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Hello, everybody!
Guess what? the_laster had make a tool to restore the bootloader.
I found this here
It's a new s1tool. Download here View attachment s1tool.7z
So we can unlock the bootloader ,and restore it anytime we want.
Now we can do everything we want and without worry.
One more thing, after restore the bootloader our customer kernel will not boot,so you have to use the stock kernel.
Cheer!!!
And thanks to all great men here!!!
Edit:
It's useless for you unless you want to relock the bootloader.
After SpyderX add this to his thread,I think this thread should be closed(or deleted).
lovex8 said:
Hello, everybody!
Guess what? the_laster had make a tool to restore the bootloader.
I found this here
It's a new s1toolView attachment 718206
So we can unlock the bootloader ,and restore it anytime we want.
Now we can do everything we want and without worry.
One more thing, after restore the bootloader our customer kernel will not boot,so you have to use the stock kernel.
Cheer!!!
And thanks to all great men here!!!
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This doesn't need a HOW-TO thread in Development forum, just plug your phone in in flash mode and click restore...
SpyderX said:
This doesn't need a HOW-TO thread in Development forum, just plug your phone in in flash mode and click restore...
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yeah It's very easy. I'm sorry if I opened a useless thread.
The topic '[how to] restore original bootloader after unlock' is named by the_laster.
I just copy it.
Never mind, good work finding this. I will add it to my thread. Thanks!
why we need to restore the original boot loader ???
cuecak said:
why we need to restore the original boot loader ???
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It's not because we need. JUST WE CAN!!
Maybe sometimes we want to try SE' fully stock X8.
for warranty maybe
i think , because right now when we need to try rom must flash 1 package kernel and rom.
so if we want to use rom (old rom that there is not 1 package with custom kernel)
we need original kernel to use rom ex : GDX , GC and the others.
the point is we still wait stable custom kernel + rom.
correct me if i'm wrong.
whit this tool ,the x8 unlocked turn into locked phone?
sorry for english
Closed as per OP request.

[Q] Root Xperia Active, confused...

Hi!
I want to root my active but I'm afraid that I can brick it or something.
I have it with the stock rom and the compilation number is 4.0.2.A.0.84.
Can I follow this tutorial? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2118343
Or there is one specific for the version I have?
Sorry if this has been asked before but it's not very clear for me what to do to root the phone.
Thanks!
I would advise you to read my rooting guide (in the stickies in general forum) and to follow the method for 4.0.2.A.0.62. It's really easy, but instead of updating to .62 you will update over the air to .84 (I hope that's working!)
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.3
mihahn said:
I would advise you to read my rooting guide (in the stickies in general forum) and to follow the method for 4.0.2.A.0.62. It's really easy, but instead of updating to .62 you will update over the air to .84 (I hope that's working!)
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.3
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It's this one? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1842366
zephiruspt said:
It's this one? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1842366
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Yes, that's right
You could use the tutorial for .62 or you simply try the program called "eroot"
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.3
Nothing to very about brother.:good:
First of all unlock your bootloader via sony`s official website. (i will give the link in .txt file)
Second flash any kernal via flashtool make sure you choose carefully between android versions i.e. use ICS kernal if you are on ICS,similarly GB kernal for GB and JB kernal for JB .
DONE..!!:highfive: I am not responsible for any harm to your device do it at your own risk
Hit thanks if i helped
mustufa_kheroda said:
Nothing to very about brother.:good:
First of all unlock your bootloader via sony`s official website. (i will give the link in .txt file)
Second flash any kernal via flashtool make sure you choose carefully between android versions i.e. use ICS kernal if you are on ICS,similarly GB kernal for GB and JB kernal for JB .
DONE..!!:highfive: I am not responsible for any harm to your device do it at your own risk
Hit thanks if i helped
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Why should he unlock and void his warranty by unlocking just to root? That's not necessary
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.3
Its the easiest way
mihahn said:
Why should he unlock and void his warranty by unlocking just to root? That's not necessary
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.3
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Unlocking bootloader and then rooting is the easiest way, unlocked bootloader will also provide manual settings of frequency which will indeed boost the phone. :good:
Root will avoid the warranty isn`t it . so whats the deal with unlocking the bootloader.
mustufa_kheroda said:
Unlocking bootloader and then rooting is the easiest way, unlocked bootloader will also provide manual settings of frequency which will indeed boost the phone. :good:
Root will avoid the warranty isn`t it . so whats the deal with unlocking the bootloader.
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Unlocking is not the easiest way and it's not necessary. You are able too root without unlocking (check my guide, there are many methods) and you won't void your warranty, because after reflashing the stock rom, you can send it to the service center and Sony won't notice that it was rooted
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.3
Helpfull
mihahn said:
Unlocking is not the easiest way and it's not necessary. You are able too root without unlocking (check my guide, there are many methods) and you won't void your warranty, because after reflashing the stock rom, you can send it to the service center and Sony won't notice that it was rooted
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.3
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Ya your guide is really helpfull and can root the phone without unlocking the phone. nice work sir...:good:
Well, first of all, many thanks for your contributions. Now I'm more confused. The main goal for me is to be able to free some internal space (remove stock applications?) Flashing custom ROM's is something I would like to but not necessary for now. So... for my first goal, I don't need bootloader unlock???
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mustufa_kheroda said:
Ya your guide is really helpful and can root the phone without unlocking the bootloader. nice work sir..:good:
But there is a question can we adjust the cpu frequencies without unlocking the bootloader?
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zephiruspt said:
Well, first of all, many thanks for your contributions. Now I'm more confused. The main goal for me is to be able to free some internal space (remove stock applications?) Flashing custom ROM's is something I would like to but not necessary for now. So... for my first goal, I don't need bootloader unlock???
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Its up to you whether you want a locked bootloader or unlocked bootloader. If you use a locked bootloader you will be able to flash custom Roms but you will not be able to flash custom kernals. custom kernal basically will increase your phones performance.
Its your phone your choice brother.. Both the method are Perfect. My personal opinion is that you should use the rooting method with locked bootloader hence, it will not avoid your warranty (if you flash the stock rom again after flashing a custom Rom).
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mustufa_kheroda said:
mustufa_kheroda said:
Ya your guide is really helpful and can root the phone without unlocking the bootloader. nice work sir..:good:
But there is a question can we adjust the cpu frequencies without unlocking the bootloader?
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Its up to you whether you want a locked bootloader or unlocked bootloader. If you use a locked bootloader you will be able to flash custom Roms but you will not be able to flash custom kernals. custom kernal basically will increase your phones performance.
Its your phone your choice brother.. Both the method are Perfect. My personal opinion is that you should use the rooting method with locked bootloader hence, it will not avoid your warranty (if you flash the stock rom again after flashing a custom Rom).
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Ok, I will do that. Later if I need I will unlock the bootloader.
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zephiruspt said:
Ok, I will do that. Later if I need I will unlock the bootloader.
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That's the best way
If you have any further issues, just ask
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.3
mihahn said:
That's the best way
If you have any further issues, just ask
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.3
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Hi mihahn,
I only had time to do this now and started looking at your thread and I need your help. Do I have to make all those steps described in section 2? Can you help me on this one?
zephiruspt said:
Hi mihahn,
I only had time to do this now and started looking at your thread and I need your help. Do I have to make all those steps described in section 2? Can you help me on this one?
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Just try eroot first, it's the tool "for all firmware versions". It should work well! Download the tool and follow the instructions
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.3
mihahn said:
Just try eroot first, it's the tool "for all firmware versions". It should work well! Download the tool and follow the instructions
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.3
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I tried eroot without success so I upgraded to 4.1.B.0.587. No success with eroot...
zephiruspt said:
I tried eroot without success so I upgraded to 4.1.B.0.587. No success with eroot...
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Did you try it on .587 too?
If it's really not working, use the method for .587. There's a link to a tutorial by Abhinav2 and it should work then
simple explain
root mean u get permission to do something on app
"permission" that u give to app have the risk
milktea93 said:
root mean u get permission to do something on app
"permission" that u give to app have the risk
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Thanks! Root done
Congratulations....
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HDX 7 4.5.5.2 - Unlocking bootloader and installing custom rom help

Hi there,
I've successfully rooted with kingroot.
Can I just unlock BL with the guide on XDA, install twrp and flash firenexus or CM? or are there things I need to lookout for?
I'm not very familiar with amazon tablets.
Thanks in advance!!
[email protected] said:
Hi there,
I've successfully rooted with kingroot.
Can I just unlock BL with the guide on XDA, install twrp and flash firenexus or CM? or are there things I need to lookout for?
I'm not very familiar with amazon tablets.
Thanks in advance!!
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Just follow the guide. Once unlocked only flash custom ROMs specifically built for this device (never stock). Be sure to consult ROM OP for flashing guidance.
Davey126 said:
Just follow the guide. Once unlocked only flash custom ROMs specifically built for this device (never stock). Be sure to consult ROM OP for flashing guidance.
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Hi there,
I've used the tutorial to create the unlock code but when I try to flash I get FAILED (remote: Unlock code is NOT correct)
I've created the unlock file a few times but still no luck. Any idea what the issue could be? Or any solutions?
Thanks!!
EDIT: My bad, failed to look at step 2. Bootloader is finally unlocked!!
[email protected] said:
Hi there,
I've used the tutorial to create the unlock code but when I try to flash I get FAILED (remote: Unlock code is NOT correct)
I've created the unlock file a few times but still no luck. Any idea what the issue could be? Or any solutions?
Thanks!!
EDIT: My bad, failed to look at step 2. Bootloader is finally unlocked!!
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Great!
As an aside (recognizing your 'new' member status) probably want to change your XDA user name unless it's a disposable email address.
what guide did you use to unlock bootloader can you put a link here please
billybob24 said:
what guide did you use to unlock bootloader can you put a link here please
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire-hdx/general/thor-unlocking-bootloader-firmware-t3463982

How to know if I can unlock my H850 B/L while on Nougat?

As the title says
Bastienhere said:
as the title say, is it possible to know if my bootloader unlockable while on Nougat?
I have the South African H850 but I read that apparently it can be unlocked. I currently have V20A flashed on it.
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Follow the LG guide here (you need to sign up) :
http://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev?categoryId=CTULRS0702
mass/cls/ said:
Follow the LG guide here (you need to sign up) :
http://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev?categoryId=CTULRS0702
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Thank you! If i want to flash a custom stock rom like Fulmics, could you tell me the steps? I'm a bit lost, i am not usre if i have to downgrade first before unlocking, or unlocking now, etc
Bastienhere said:
Thank you! If i want to flash a custom stock rom like Fulmics, could you tell me the steps? I'm a bit lost, i am not usre if i have to downgrade first before unlocking, or unlocking now, etc
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You do not need to downgrade, follow the guide to install TWRP after unlocking your bootloader and you are ready to flash anything you want.
mass/cls/ said:
You do not need to downgrade, follow the guide to install TWRP after unlocking your bootloader and you are ready to flash anything you want.
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Tried and apparently I can't unlock bootloader, UGH! thanks anyway

A few questions about rooting an unlocking the g2 mini

How do i know if the phones bootloader is locked or unlocked? Im using a lg d618. Any tips on the quickest way to install twrp? I read that its best to root then use flashify to put Twrp on the phone.
teknoweanie said:
How do i know if the phones bootloader is locked or unlocked? Im using a lg d618. Any tips on the quickest way to install twrp? I read that its best to root then use flashify to put Twrp on the phone.
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Which androidversion are you currently on?
Its on 4.4.2
teknoweanie said:
Its on 4.4.2
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Allright.
A Phone always comes with a locked bootloader so if you don't unlocked it yourself it is still locked.
To flash twrp you will need a unlocked bootloader and to unlock a bootloader you need rootacess.
I used the app rlashr to flash twrp and boot in recovery. Don't forget to type 'su' in a terminal before you use it (at the guide how to unlock a bootloader)
This guide tells you how to do everything:
(Follow these steps: root -> bootloader-> recovery(twrp))
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g2-mini/general/guide-stock-to-rocking-custom-rom-lg-g2-t3339068
Good luck!
Btw: this thread is in the wrong section
Should i update to lollipop?
teknoweanie said:
Should i update to lollipop?
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Recommended, yes. Everything is explained in my guide linked two posts before me. If ya need any help, please ask there and I'll be glad to help you out
Should i update any further after the first lollipop update before rooting ect?
teknoweanie said:
Should i update any further after the first lollipop update before rooting ect?
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If you look at the bootloader thread, you'll see exactly what version you can use to unlock etc.

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