do i need to root my x10 to unlock bootloader?
awerqw22 said:
do i need to root my x10 to unlock bootloader?
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No. You don't need root access to unlock your bootloader.
Unlocking the bootloader is a very low level process and doesn't involve the application level.
You can still have root access with a locked bootloader.
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my brother want me to install a new os for him however he is still on stock kernel and os ect 2.3.4 I believe,
what is the simplest, fastest and safes way to unlock the bootloader of his phone,
furthermore can I use flashtool to root his phone and install other kernals ect,
I have tried *#*#7378423#*#* and it says ''yes'' [as his phone is sim unlocked but I know that he has not unlocked the bootloader himself]
thank you for your time and help in advance :good:
The simplist way to unlock bootloader is the official way.. but you will lose warranty and DRM keys.
Callliope said:
The simplist way to unlock bootloader is the official way.. but you will lose warranty and DRM keys.
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how is that??
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ , just read very carefully!10 times before you unlock it.
If my phone is locked Can i still root it ? and if its locked how do i check if it is ?
First of all, locked how? SIM-locked, or bootloader locked? I assume you didn't unlock the bootloader using the HTCdev.com website so follow this tutorial to root and bootloader unlock it.
1. what step I need to do to flash a custom ROM?
I'm confusing with root and bootloader,
2. what is bootloader?different with root?
3. I need to unload bootloader only can root my phone?or bootloader = root?
4. unlock bootloader and bootloader mean?
if I rooted, that mean unlock bootloader?
Well advice for me , try to search before posting , cuz those question are already answered , only you gotta do is to Search , you can search manually or search by the Search Box above near " Find Your Device "
Anyways here the best old/new Guides
1.G-Face Guide
2.Brenty108 Guide
hendry91 said:
1. what step I need to do to flash a custom ROM?
I'm confusing with root and bootloader,
2. what is bootloader?different with root?
3. I need to unload bootloader only can root my phone?or bootloader = root?
4. unlock bootloader and bootloader mean?
if I rooted, that mean unlock bootloader?
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Unlock bootloader and root is two different things. To install custom room u need to unlock your bootloader but to unlock your bootloader u need to root ur phone.
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Hello,
Before i buy HTC, i ask a question. Is it possible to root and flash recovery without unlocking bootloader?
I have done rooting my Sony Xperia Z3 Compact through exploits and flash recovery.img without unlocking bootloader and without losing DRM
evildog1 said:
Hello,
Before i buy HTC, i ask a question. Is it possible to root and flash recovery without unlocking bootloader?
I have done rooting my Sony Xperia Z3 Compact through exploits and flash recovery.img without unlocking bootloader and without losing DRM
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You can root and flash recovery without unlocking bootloader but the phone must be s-off.
Flyhalf205 said:
You can root and flash recovery without unlocking bootloader but the phone must be s-off.
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Ok. Do i lose the warrenty if i S-off the phone? and can i get the warrenty back of i re-lock the bootloader?
Hi, I awant to root my H901 by unlocking bootloader (V20J). However, my concern is can it be locked again as I will sell it after a month or so and I don't want any bootloader unlock alert at startup? Has anyone tried to relock? Plz let me know, thanks.
Waxim1 said:
Hi, I awant to root my H901 by unlocking bootloader (V20J). However, my concern is can it be locked again as I will sell it after a month or so and I don't want any bootloader unlock alert at startup? Has anyone tried to relock? Plz let me know, thanks.
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To relock the bootloader follow the following instructions:
Put your phone under the fastboot mode
enter the following commands: fastboot oem lock
Keep in mind that while your boot-loader is locked, you will not be able to root or flash ROMs to your phone.
jun19inf said:
To relock the bootloader follow the following instructions:
Put your phone under the fastboot mode
enter the following commands: fastboot oem lock
Keep in mind that while your boot-loader is locked, you will not be able to root or flash ROMs to your phone.
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Thanks. Yes I can unlock the bootloader again to gain root but I have read in unlock thread guide that relocking might have unknown results. Have you or anyone else tried relocking personally?
Waxim1 said:
Thanks. Yes I can unlock the bootloader again to gain root but I have read in unlock thread guide that relocking might have unknown results. Have you or anyone else tried relocking personally?
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You should not re-lock you bootloader if you have root but if you are going to trade in your phone or sell it then you should definitely re-lock your bootloader after you flash a stock ROM.
Bump..... Anyone successfully relocked bootloader without any error and got rid of unlocked bootloader at startup?
jun19inf said:
You should not re-lock you bootloader if you have root but if you are going to trade in your phone or sell it then you should definitely re-lock your bootloader after you flash a stock ROM.
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I successfully locked bootloader, thanks.