I don't know if this is the right place to post this. I think we should pool our efforts and provide a collective bounty to a dev that can successfully unlock the bootloader without having to flash 20b euro kdz.
I will start by officially offering $25. Come on, guys... we can do this.
UPDATE: Here is the total so far....
Me: $25
fastwanabe: $25
jpeterson066 $20
Total: $70
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Nice to see somebody stepping up to put their money towards this. Since there's no development here, I think this will probably be moved to the general section.
Anyways, if somebody could figure out a way to automatically flash the European ICS firmware followed by the JB firmware, unlocking the boot loader would be as easy as enabling USB debugging then waiting 30 minutes, then inputting the OEM unlock code.
Even better, if a talented developer could reverse engineer the lg KDZ flashing tool like other developers did with ODIN, unlocking the boot loader and unbricking a soft brick would be so much easier.
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I can reverse engineer the kdz tool ... not sure what changes I can accomplish (depending how much is encrypted, binary etc) but I will look into it.
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omgbossis21 said:
I can reverse engineer the kdz tool ... not sure what changes I can accomplish (depending how much is encrypted, binary etc) but I will look into it.
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I wish you the best of luck!
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I'm going to try to unlock the boot loader using fast boot and nandroids instead of kdz files. With help from Kuma
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I'll contribute 25 bucks.
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I'll contribute 25 bucks.
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Awesome!
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You should list everybody's additional donations and their usernames, along with to total bounty in the first post
Put me down for $20
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The problem with offering money for this is, in a month or two when there's an easier method, you would've already successfully unlocked its boot loader because you did sufficient research and you didn't give up after you failed a few times. Granted some of the tutorials could be rewritten or simplified, I know the one I used was written in horrible English by an Indian fella and it took me a while.
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carlosnumbertwo said:
The problem with offering money for this is, in a month or two when there's an easier method, you would've already successfully unlocked its boot loader because you did sufficient research and you didn't give up after you failed a few times. Granted some of the tutorials could be rewritten or simplified, I know the one I used was written in horrible English by an Indian fella and it took me a while.
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Are you serious you will not get a tutorial in more simplified english than that ...
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Lol. You know which one I'm talking about don't you?
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Right, douchy opinions are much more useful than not grammatically written guide
Right, douchey opinions are much more useful than a guide with incorrect grammar.***
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carlosnumbertwo said:
The problem with offering money for this is, in a month or two when there's an easier method, you would've already successfully unlocked its boot loader because you did sufficient research and you didn't give up after you failed a few times. Granted some of the tutorials could be rewritten or simplified, I know the one I used was written in horrible English by an Indian fella and it took me a while.
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Do you remember the Motorola Defy?
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1,000 views and three contributes. Hmmm.
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Wonder if what I posted in another thread could be done. Porting djrbliss's Loki to our phone. I looked over it earlier on his git and its only for aboot images (no u) but it could still apply. I linked in the other thread to a very informative link about porting Loki (titled tried to port Loki and failed). Maybe somebody can ask him if he believes it would also work with u images and if its OK for us to try and port it....
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@omgbossis21, if my next attempt at unlocking fails, maybe we can donate our phones to the guy from "Will It Blend?"....lol.
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carlosnumbertwo said:
The problem with offering money for this is, in a month or two when there's an easier method, you would've already successfully unlocked its boot loader because you did sufficient research and you didn't give up after you failed a few times. Granted some of the tutorials could be rewritten or simplified, I know the one I used was written in horrible English by an Indian fella and it took me a while.
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if you unlocked yours easy hy not post a youtube vido so ppl can pause and play step by step?
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if you unlocked yours easy hy not post a youtube vido so ppl can pause and play step by step?
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I didn't. It took me quite a bit of research and also quite a good number of tries using the resources that are at your disposal as we speak.
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If you took the update & would like to go back to the original stock to root, are there any methods available to do this
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If you took the update & would like to go back to the original stock to root, are there any methods available to do this
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Just flash a kernel and Rom based on the old firmware, and flash the old radios if you are s off.
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What if I am completely stock?
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What if I am completely stock?
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If you are completely stock then there is no going back. Your basically on a one way dead end street..
Damn!!!!!
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izan24 said:
Damn!!!!!
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Give it time, let the devs do their job.
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Yes, just be patient and wait a few days. A solution will be out before you know it.
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Since we have the original file, has anyone tried to RUU back/downgrade to the previous version? I feel like this is too obvious and won't work.
zepfloyd said:
Since we have the original file, has anyone tried to RUU back/downgrade to the previous version? I feel like this is too obvious and won't work.
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Only way to ruu back iirc is to be soff in the first place.
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zepfloyd said:
Since we have the original file, has anyone tried to RUU back/downgrade to the previous version? I feel like this is too obvious and won't work.
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Yeap there's safeguards in place to keep people from flashing firmware older than what's currently installed on a locked device.
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I offered $20 to the first person to post a working exploit to unlock the bootloader after taking the OTA. Just thought I would repost this offer here. I prob won't monitor both threads. PM me if you posted first and want the cash! Thanks in advance.
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I offered $20 to the first person to post a working exploit to unlock the bootloader after taking the OTA. Just thought I would repost this offer here. I prob won't monitor both threads. PM me if you posted first and want the cash! Thanks in advance.
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You should contact the guy who was offering to s off via the oem jtag method. His price was very reasonable, and a quick turnaround. His thread is titled something along the lines of "S-off for the impatient"
His s off service wasn't much more expensive than the $20 you put up for bounty money.
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I'm sending this from an At&t branded SGH-i527. I don't know how many are out there yet. How can I help? AMA.
That makes two of us !!!!
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+1 ,The major thing we need right now is a root method for the SGH-1527.
+1
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Has anyone tried motochopper? At first glance, I don't see why it wouldn't work. This build is stunningly similar to the At&t Galaxy S 4 and we've successfully rooted those with motochopper.
ron1n541 said:
Has anyone tried motochopper? At first glance, I don't see why it wouldn't work. This build is stunningly similar to the At&t Galaxy S 4 and we've successfully rooted those with motochopper.
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Everything has been tried....read some of the other threads. Our internals are more in line with the S III.
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dparrothead1 said:
Everything has been tried....read some of the other threads. Our internals are more in line with the S III.
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Have we tried editing the script used here to skip device verification? Risky, but would work.
http://galaxys4root.com/galaxy-s4-root/how-to-root-for-verizon-galaxy-s4-on-build-vruame7/
I dont have the balls
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ron1n541 said:
Have we tried editing the script used here to skip device verification? Risky, but would work.
http://galaxys4root.com/galaxy-s4-root/how-to-root-for-verizon-galaxy-s4-on-build-vruame7/
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The business part is not a script, but a binary. You will need a hex editor. I tried but there are a lot of numbers in there that apparently specify the exact version the exploit will work on and it was too complicated.
ron1n541 said:
Have we tried editing the script used here to skip device verification? Risky, but would work.
http://galaxys4root.com/galaxy-s4-root/how-to-root-for-verizon-galaxy-s4-on-build-vruame7/
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Ya I tried that days ago the method just keeps giving you permission denied,I've tried every method available even the clockwork and root methods for the 19152 and motochopper,plus almost everything found on internet.I think its just the device isn't as popular than most galaxy lines.I understand the locked bootloader situation, but I know the note 3 will probably be in the same boat.I think the note 3 will be rooted before the1527,its just going to be more popular with more dev support and devs working on the note 3
Do you guys think they will stay with the 5.5 inch screen with the note 3?
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The note 3 supposed to be coming with a 5.68.to 5.7 inch screen which in my eyes is a big dissapointment.I was hoping for at least 6 inch screen size or 6.3 like the mega.It would be nice if they came out with the same situation as the mega one phone at 5.8 another at 6.3 inch screen.I heard they finally ditched the 16 gb internal memory to stock 32gb internal. Ill probally still going to buy it anyways,still undecided what to do with this mega,keep it or return it,love the phone hate having no root,I got 5 days left before my 14 days are up
Im in the same boat I'll hold on to the mega till they announce the note 3 then I'll make my call. I have a little more than a week left on my return.
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When do you think we will see the note 3 in the US ? By Xmas?
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The uk will have I n the 25 of the month
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Jason_25 said:
The business part is not a script, but a binary. You will need a hex editor. I tried but there are a lot of numbers in there that apparently specify the exact version the exploit will work on and it was too complicated.
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Have you reached out to the Dev that made exploit?
scrosler said:
Have you reached out to the Dev that made exploit?
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I've sent PMs to most of the Dev about the exploits and still have not received any responses.
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bigfau said:
I've sent PMs to most of the Dev about the exploits and still have not received any responses.
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Not good
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Lucky for me I'll be back home in the UK in 3 weeks I'll just get it there.
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I have tried every method possible to root this beast and nothing is touching it. I contacted a few devs I know and there saying until someone kicks the kernel or unlock the bootloader we are screwed.. im honestly thinking about selling it ... if I cant even get root I mined as well bout a iPhone
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This has to be someone who can root this phone
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I have tried every method possible to root this beast and nothing is touching it. I contacted a few devs I know and there saying until someone kicks the kernel or unlock the bootloader we are screwed.. im honestly thinking about selling it ... if I cant even get root I mined as well bout a iPhone
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Is not the same way as the s4 ??
Have contacted the dv from the s4 dv
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Let's all sign this, guys! I just find the whole process of flashing a P760 kdz on a P769 ridiculous and unnecessary.
This is laziness on LG's part and I think it's disrespectful to us as consumers. They can try to pass the blame to the carriers but ultimately, they manufacture the device and we purchased it.
They should have asked the people that ensure a steady profit for approval and not another greedy corporation. Let's sign.
http://www.change.org/petitions/lg-lg-please-unlock-the-lg-optimus-l9-bootloaders-all-variants
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You are probably addressing the wrong people. LG doesn't really care. It's T-Mobile who requested to lock be bootloader, LG cannot go against it. They may unlock p760/65 although I don't really know how they are sold in Europe and what are the pricing models. P769 is very unlikely, T-Mobile will not do it because they sell this phone very cheap (been seen for $150 on Amazon) and without their plans. It's their way to screw it up as much as they can and lower its perceptive value so people would go for more expensive phones and plans.
I chatted with a T-Mobile rep not too long ago and he told me that the manufacturer is responsible for releasing the unlock token.
The cheap phone thing doesn't make sense, though. You can easily unlock the very cheap Huawei Summit and load CyanogenMod 7.2 on it. I did it for my mom's Summit.
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Didn't cost me nothing so i am signed in and i recomend to all to sign
Signed as well.
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Signed. Let's do it guys!
LaDY Vengeance said:
Let's all sign this, guys! I just find the whole process of flashing a P760 kdz on a P769 ridiculous and unnecessary.
This is laziness on LG's part and I think it's disrespectful to us as consumers. They can try to pass the blame to the carriers but ultimately, they manufacture the device and we purchased it.
They should have asked the people that ensure a steady profit for approval and not another greedy corporation. Let's sign.
http://www.change.org/petitions/lg-lg-please-unlock-the-lg-optimus-l9-bootloaders-all-variants
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If you genuinely can't be bothered to flash the KDZ and make it work, you probably don't need an unlocked boot loader. The fact that they unlocked the P760 allowed all of us to get unlocked bootloaders and I think that's plenty enough.
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LaDY Vengeance said:
I chatted with a T-Mobile rep not too long ago and he told me that the manufacturer is responsible for releasing the unlock token.
The cheap phone thing doesn't make sense, though. You can easily unlock the very cheap Huawei Summit and load CyanogenMod 7.2 on it. I did it for my mom's Summit.
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Lol, and a lot of those guys don't know what they are talking about. They just want to get you off the phone.
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aloy99 said:
If you genuinely can't be bothered to flash the KDZ and make it work, you probably don't need an unlocked boot loader. The fact that they unlocked the P760 allowed all of us to get unlocked bootloaders and I think that's plenty enough.
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Hey... I can't unlock it.... yet. I just found this while Googling and figured why not.
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Signed it,let's make it happen. Trying to unlock my girls P769
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Guys that pettition is old its been there even before the p760 had an unlockable bootloader...
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My phone isn't letting me sign.. I'll take care of it at work tonight, let's make this happen!
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Not sure if it'll help, but don't say what won't happen yet don't sign. An official bootloader unlock is sweeter than an OS update. I signed.
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carloswii5 said:
Guys that pettition is old its been there even before the p760 had an unlockable bootloader...
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Either we can keep signing it, or start a new one, either way, let's do something to be heard.
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Juanito216 said:
Not sure if it'll help, but don't say what won't happen yet don't sign. An official bootloader unlock is sweeter than an OS update. I signed.
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Either we can keep signing it, or start a new one, either way, let's do something to be heard.
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Would recommend a new one and to tmobile..
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carloswii5 said:
Would recommend a new one and to tmobile..
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I agree
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Who wants to start it? Or should I?
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Signed.
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I'm going to change.org to sign up and post a T-Mobile thread on here.
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A class suit makes a much louder statement than a petition.
RustyKungFu said:
A class suit makes a much louder statement than a petition.
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A group of nerds from a forum website on a phone that's a year old and past it's life cycle (sadly) isn't going to match up to a multi-billion dollar South Korean electronic/appliance manufacturer, with thousands of shareholders and investors. And what do we have? Oh, wait, oops.
Does anyone wants to give this a try?
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/CyanogenMod_Installer
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.cyanogenmod.oneclick
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I'm hoping it can somehow override the unlocked bootloader requirement. I'm gonna try it regardless.
I'm willing. Where is installer.
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Ilxaot said:
I'm hoping it can somehow override the unlocked bootloader requirement. I'm gonna try it regardless.
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Im going to try it later myself also.. once more lg devices get support maybe we will have better chance of unlocking. .
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boo_radley said:
I'm willing. Where is installer.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.cyanogenmod.oneclick
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Forget it. As of now it says, "Your device currently isn't supported. " Anyways. When it tries to unlock the bootloader, it'll most likely end up just rebooting. And the ROMs will probably be for the P760 (As CM supports it officially on the site)
Yep does not work. Unsupported.
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Forget it. As of now it says, "Your device currently isn't supported. " Anyways. When it tries to unlock the bootloader, it'll most likely end up just rebooting. And the ROMs will probably be for the P760 (As CM supports it officially on the site)
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There was a small window open for the P769 but LG took care of that. Do you think they check our IMEI and block the token?
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If we could get it to unlock for us thats all that matters. . We can flash our own cwm version...
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LaDY Vengeance said:
There was a small window open for the P769 but LG took care of that. Do you think they check our IMEI and block the token?
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In all honesty I don't even know at this point. I'd imagine it only "works" on phones that are "officially" unlockable. They even stated that just about every Verizon phone is out the door lol.
I saw p760 is on the support list, not 769.
So no luck for 769 user here?
Emama said:
I saw p760 is on the support list, not 769.
So no luck for 769 user here?
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Nopeee.
Emama said:
I saw p760 is on the support list, not 769.
So no luck for 769 user here?
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I look at the P769 as a T-Mobile phone instead of an LG phone sometimes. They do not want the L9 to run CyanogenMod. Plain and simple. They want us to get a Nexus for that.
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Well from a theoretical standpoint, it would possibly unlock with a P760 ROM(?), like we had to do to unlock our bootloader.
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Juanito216 said:
Well from a theoretical standpoint, it would possibly unlock with a P760 ROM(?), like we had to do to unlock our bootloader.
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Probably, but... And here it comes:
I think it was xonar_ from my old OB forum who found out, that even if you flash you phone with a kdz file, some partitions remain untouched/simply dont get flashed. Maybe if you manually would e.g. flash every single one, you might have a chance. But that being said, we need a guineapig
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I'm new to the device and I've seen a few things unfamiliar to me such as GEEB & Geespr...I googled GEEB and only came across ROM threads with GEEB in the title. I've checked all the threads for the device hoping to find a clear definition. I couldn't find anything, so what is GEEB and Geespr ?
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I'm new to the device and I've seen a few things unfamiliar to me such as GEEB & Geespr...I googled GEEB and only came across ROM threads with GEEB in the title. I've checked all the threads for the device hoping to find a clear definition. I couldn't find anything, so what is GEEB and Geespr ?
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Short answer. You want to use geeb since you have att/e970. Geespr is sprint/ls970.
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Well hey thank you...I appreciate that...also I've been thinking a lot about unlocking the bootloader, I've realized an user has created an app just for that purpose. Is there any reason I should want to unlock it ? What are your thoughts
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jxcorex28 said:
Well hey thank you...I appreciate that...also I've been thinking a lot about unlocking the bootloader, I've realized an user has created an app just for that purpose. Is there any reason I should want to unlock it ? What are your thoughts
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Unlocking is required before bloatware can be removed, also needed for installing recovery used to flash custom ROMs. If you bloat is removed without unlocking you will get security error soft brick upon reboot needing lgnpst to restore.
Phones rooted, was running pa beta 6 but switched to m3 snapshot...I came from the GNote and that phone didn't have an unlocked bootloader either. The only phone I ever bootliad unlocked was way back in the day when I had a HTC g1
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jxcorex28 said:
Phones rooted, was running pa beta 6 but switched to m3 snapshot...I came from the GNote and that phone didn't have an unlocked bootloader either. The only phone I ever bootliad unlocked was way back in the day when I had a HTC g1
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If you have a custom then the bootloader is unlocked.