is it safe to unlock bootloader unofficially??? and link plzzz
vivekjha said:
is it safe to unlock bootloader unofficially??? and link plzzz
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It is ur device and it should be ur choise. Nothing comes for free, u will have to take risk. Though I would recomend using global stable rom to unlock bootloader unofficially.
From where would i get root.img file for
7.2.3.0 miui stable
vivekjha said:
From where would i get root.img file for
7.2.3.0 miui stable
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It is currently not available, but u can check here later..http://miuidroid.com/rn3/boot_images/
KingRoot
I unlocked unofficially and it's easy and safe as long as u follow the procedure exactly. Also install mi PC suit so that all the required drivers are there..
Guys install kingroot app they are researching root method and will be done in the next few days cheers!
Btw the link for unofficial method http://forum.miui.co.in/forum/mi-de...5165-redmi-note-3-snapdragon-unlock-the-beast
filthyrich77 said:
I unlocked unofficially and it's easy and safe as long as u follow the procedure exactly. Also install mi PC suit so that all the required drivers are there..
Guys install kingroot app they are researching root method and will be done in the next few days cheers!
Btw the link for unofficial method http://forum.miui.co.in/forum/mi-de...5165-redmi-note-3-snapdragon-unlock-the-beast
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Do you have a link for this Kingroot info?
I'm looking for a way to root without unlocking bootloader.
Thanks!
I would say no, it's not safe by reading many complains after unlocking, bricks etc.
Although the risk is high, if you are careful enough and never flash official ROM without deleting the bootloader, your phone should be safe and sound.
Even if you have brick your phone, you could always use the testing point for hard reflash. Of course this method is your last resort and could be quite unsafe to do so.
Rooted 7.2.3!
I rooted 7.2.3 made my own cracked boot image .. Ihv had not issues using the unofficial method to unlock.. King roothttp://king.myapp.com/myapp/kdown/img/NewKingrootV4.85_C139_B255_en_release_2016_03_29_105203.apk
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Hi!
I have an Xperia U ICS flashed using flashtool. Unrooted and Locked. I do want to root/unlock, I just had a few questions first.
- Can I root my phone WITHOUT unlocking the bootloader?.. as I heard that unlocking ones bootloader is risky and can damage the phone.
I really have no idea as to how to root a phone as I'm totally new to droid ( 1st android phone ) ! So it would be really helpful if someone at least posted a link(s) for a tutorial. (The right tutorial for a newbie! ) If possible, I want to root my phone WITHOUT unlocking the bootloader.
- What is the difference between Root with Locked bootloader & Root with Unlocked bootloader?
And regarding ROMs, I also heard that custom ROMs are really much better than the stock ones, So If anyone could help me choosing the best ROM for my Xperia U would be helpful too. Also a tutorial link as to how to install a custom ROM. User reviews would be real helpful here, People who have custom Xperia U ROMs, HELP!
Help out guys
P.S I know there are tutorials out there, I just don't know which one to follow.
Just follow the instructions here to root your phone :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
And then install cmw for your phone to install custom ROM'S
If the info helped you click the thanks button..
Sent from my LT26i
What is CMW and how to install those?! Dude you gotta be little more specific with , I'm new here!
Clockwork recovery (cmw) is to install new rom and to backup..
Follow instruction here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756346
If the info helped you click the thanks button
Sent from my LT26i
sunil.s125 said:
Just follow the instructions here to root your phone :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
And then install cmw for your phone to install custom ROM'S
If the info helped you click the thanks button..
Sent from my LT26i
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sunil.s125 said:
Clockwork recovery (cmw) is to install new rom and to backup..
Follow instruction here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756346
If the info helped you click the thanks button
Sent from my LT26i
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I appreciate you reply man, I also have a few other questions too in my post. You can answer them if you wish to, Or I'll just wait for someone else too. And also for the tuts.
Hi..
Dude I don't use xperia U so can't help you on rom, which ones best for your device ....
If the info helped you click the thanks button
Sent from my LT26i
Alright, I 'll just wait then.
Bootloader unlocked means u can try different roms now bt u loose ur warranty and u also need to flash a custom kernel for custom rom
Rooting I guess has nothing to do wid bootloader being locked or unlocked
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kushalsv said:
Hi!
I have an Xperia U ICS flashed using flashtool. Unrooted and Locked. I do want to root/unlock, I just had a few questions first.
- Can I root my phone WITHOUT unlocking the bootloader?.. as I heard that unlocking ones bootloader is risky and can damage the phone.
I really have no idea as to how to root a phone as I'm totally new to droid ( 1st android phone ) ! So it would be really helpful if someone at least posted a link(s) for a tutorial. (The right tutorial for a newbie! ) If possible, I want to root my phone WITHOUT unlocking the bootloader.
- What is the difference between Root with Locked bootloader & Root with Unlocked bootloader?
And regarding ROMs, I also heard that custom ROMs are really much better than the stock ones, So If anyone could help me choosing the best ROM for my Xperia U would be helpful too. Also a tutorial link as to how to install a custom ROM. User reviews would be real helpful here, People who have custom Xperia U ROMs, HELP!
Help out guys
P.S I know there are tutorials out there, I just don't know which one to follow.
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Yes you can root your phone without locking the bootloader, when you unlock the bootloader you void your warranty. A locked bootloader doesnt void your warranty, but doesnt allow you to be able to flash all custom roms, some need an unlocked bootloader to work. Cannot help you with guides because i use the Xperia P, good luck though.
MadManMark said:
Yes you can root your phone without locking the bootloader, when you unlock the bootloader you void your warranty. A locked bootloader doesnt void your warranty, but doesnt allow you to be able to flash all custom roms, some need an unlocked bootloader to work. Cannot help you with guides because i use the Xperia P, good luck though.
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Thanks!:good: Alright, So I've decided, I'll root my phone without unlocking my bootloader, So any help here please?
And are there any ROMs I can apply to a locked bootloader? Help Xperia U users please!
root without unlock bootloader it still save to be use and doesn't void your warranty
you still can try some custom ROM but definitely never to custom kernel
Ok so i want to root my sk17i ...
but its updated to .62 firmware....
I have seen this thread ... that it will downgrade n root my device
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1842366
Q1)when i'm done with that can i update n still stay rooted?
Q2) What is bootloader n after following above thread will my bootloader b unlocked? if not do i need to unlock it using this method?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1879750
Q3) what are kernels and roms?
Q4) I want to install jelly bean in it? can u suggest a good stable rom for it? with no or minimum bugs that is final n not in testing stage? i'm asking for this coz i read some users installed wrong rom got their touch bricked
Q5) before doing anything i want to take backup? can u tell me a thread how to back up n restore just in case i mess up?
thnx in advance
tarunjeet said:
Ok so i want to root my sk17i ...
but its updated to .62 firmware....
I have seen this thread ... that it will downgrade n root my device
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1842366
Q1)when i'm done with that can i update n still stay rooted?
Q2) What is bootloader n after following above thread will my bootloader b unlocked? if not do i need to unlock it using this method?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1879750
Q3) what are kernels and roms?
Q4) I want to install jelly bean in it? can u suggest a good stable rom for it? with no or minimum bugs that is final n not in testing stage? i'm asking for this coz i read some users installed wrong rom got their touch bricked
Q5) before doing anything i want to take backup? can u tell me a thread how to back up n restore just in case i mess up?
thnx in advance
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If you follow that thread i think you can be on .62 gb rooted, otherwise search for another
After rooting bootloader is NOT unlocked. Unlocking it allows you to install custom kernels in order to improve performance or get more ROMS like cyanogenmod jelly bean. It's a whole different story unlocking it
A kernel tells the device what to do, basically. ROMs are modified system files by users to mod their device. This is really base explained
Jelly bean is still experimental so all roms will have bugs. You need to unlock your bootloader for it
Well, the best would be back up with cwm but you cant, so if you wanna save all your data, search for some backup app
tarunjeet said:
Q1)when i'm done with that can i update n still stay rooted?
Q2) What is bootloader n after following above thread will my bootloader b unlocked? if not do i need to unlock it using this method?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1879750
Q3) what are kernels and roms?
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1. Read the last few lines of the first link.
2. Type any "what is" type question in to google before asking here, and read the first link in my sig, will go a long way to helping you understand things a bit better.
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1. Read the last few lines of the first link.
2. Type any "what is" type question in to google before asking here, and read the first link in my sig, will go a long way to helping you understand things a bit better.
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ok i understood almost everything
i will downgrade n root
then i will unlock bootloader (i know if i do this i will lose drm rights n track id and i will not be able to update ota)
only then i will be able to install kernels n custom roms right?
is there a stable ics rom?:good:
can u recommend a good rom.. there are so many m confused
tarunjeet said:
ok i understood almost everything
i will downgrade n root
then i will unlock bootloader (i know if i do this i will lose drm rights n track id and i will not be able to update ota)
only then i will be able to install kernels n custom roms right?
is there a stable ics rom?:good:
can u recommend a good rom.. there are so many m confused
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Firstly you don't need bootloader unlocked for custom roms(just root is needed) but u need it unlocked for installing custom roms.....and please don't ask about best/fast/good Rom since these type of thread are discouraged and u won't get your answer instead a hell lot of people mocking you for this....please be careful next time
Regards,
AJ
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tarunjeet said:
ok i understood almost everything
i will downgrade n root
then i will unlock bootloader (i know if i do this i will lose drm rights n track id and i will not be able to update ota)
only then i will be able to install kernels n custom roms right?
is there a stable ics rom?:good:
can u recommend a good rom.. there are so many m confused
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You don't need to downgrade to root if you want to unlock the bootloader. Just unlock it and flash a prerooted kernel like rage kernel and you will be rooted and cwm or TWRP recovery are built in
Try some and you will find your personal best rom :good:
I live in Syria and all we have limited options for phones so I was very excited to learn that a xiaomi dealer started selling a couple of models one of them being the Redmi Note 3 specially with my 4 years old Nexus 5 battery almost dying so I payed 200$ to buy this phone which is A LOT of money here only because I noticed how much Roms and Mods it has and now after about 10 days of buying it I still get the error when trying to unlock the boot loader at 50% "Current account is different from the account info on the device" even after trying all the tutorials I found about turning gps and find my phone and locating the phone on the map and using the developer Rom still the same result.
I really really need root and having the phone without even the ability to root makes it unusable but selling the phone will lose me most of the price since the brand is unknown in my country so I have to sell for much less than what I bought for
I'm writing this just to ask the xda people is there ANY way at all to save me from selling the phone because I like it but I just can't be without root I'm willing to pay money just please any solution
if there's nothing I'll just sell and probably never buy a Xiaomi product again in my life I know Xiaomi doesn't care but I just had to say it because I'm so angry
You don't need root to have the opportunity to install custom roms all you need is unlocked bootloader. I guess you tried unlock bootloader by official method and it doesn't work for you, so try unofficial method: https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/method-miui-8-unlock-bootloader-twrp-t3529458 (with youtube video step by step)
انت اشتريتو من البحصة؟
You need to wait 15 days more.
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انت اشتريتو من البحصة؟
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اي نعم
czarek2371 said:
You don't need root to have the opportunity to install custom roms all you need is unlocked bootloader. I guess you tried unlock bootloader by official method and it doesn't work for you, so try unofficial method: https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/method-miui-8-unlock-bootloader-twrp-t3529458 (with youtube video step by step)
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does this work on kate version?
czarek2371 said:
you don't need root to have the opportunity to install custom roms all you need is unlocked bootloader. I guess you tried unlock bootloader by official method and it doesn't work for you, so try unofficial method: https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/method-miui-8-unlock-bootloader-twrp-t3529458 (with youtube video step by step)
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it worked thank you so much ❤❤
Salam brother, im sorry for whats going on in syria...
You should unlock it unofficially, because i have been doing it too.
Have you flashed the developer rom from the updater app? (from the phone itself)
You first need to have this rom on the device in order to unlock the bootloader. This will wipe all your phone's data.
@mshtob You have to wait 7 days more after getting unlock permissions. Unofficial version have some flaws,do read more about it. I recommend you to go back locked bootloader after 1month then try unlocking official way. Also when unlocked unofficially, do cross check before flashing firmware as some firmwares lock device. It will create more problems for u.
Regards
Stop getting mad like an underage kid my friend, you just need to unlock your bootloader officially being in a official ROM and it works without problems because I didt it a lot of times in different versions with the official method.
If you don't like Xiaomi don't buy their phones. Also 200 dollars isn't a lot, you will pay a lot of stuff in your life. Phones are a need, not a toy to install custom roms. If you like to test ROMs and stuff I encourage you to test with your Nexus 5 or get another Nexus/Motorola.
I also have a Nexus 5 btw.
After unlock unofficially you have to delete EMMC appsboot. bin in firmware update folder in any miui rom with the help of RAR App from play store, which relock your phone. And use this patched twrp
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6qi9i0uOR-BYnpaendYQ1BBRFE/view
Read
http://en.miui.com/thread-283146-1-1.html
You don't need to unlock your bootloader in order to flash any custom ROM. Just follow the instructions on the following thread, and you will be able to run all Kenzo custom Roms and kernels.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/kate-guide-install-lineage-os-locked-t3546154
arnokun95 said:
Have you flashed the developer rom from the updater app? (from the phone itself)
You first need to have this rom on the device in order to unlock the bootloader. This will wipe all your phone's data.
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Yes i did didn't help but everything has been working fine since i unlocked unofficially
herecomesmaggi said:
@mshtob You have to wait 7 days more after getting unlock permissions. Unofficial version have some flaws,do read more about it. I recommend you to go back locked bootloader after 1month then try unlocking official way. Also when unlocked unofficially, do cross check before flashing firmware as some firmwares lock device. It will create more problems for u.
Regards
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It's been 40 days no issues so far everything is great
Jaizu said:
Stop getting mad like an underage kid my friend, you just need to unlock your bootloader officially being in a official ROM and it works without problems because I didt it a lot of times in different versions with the official method.
If you don't like Xiaomi don't buy their phones. Also 200 dollars isn't a lot, you will pay a lot of stuff in your life. Phones are a need, not a toy to install custom roms. If you like to test ROMs and stuff I encourage you to test with your Nexus 5 or get another Nexus/Motorola.
I also have a Nexus 5 btw.
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Thanks your reply is really helpful so i should buy another phone sure how didn't i think of this
drmuruga said:
After unlock unofficially you have to delete EMMC appsboot. bin in firmware update folder in any miui rom with the help of RAR App from play store, which relock your phone. And use this patched twrp
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6qi9i0uOR-BYnpaendYQ1BBRFE/view
Read
http://en.miui.com/thread-283146-1-1.html
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I don't understand could you please tell me why i need this if twrp is working fine?
dustmalik said:
You don't need to unlock your bootloader in order to flash any custom ROM. Just follow the instructions on the following thread, and you will be able to run all Kenzo custom Roms and kernels.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/kate-guide-install-lineage-os-locked-t3546154
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That's pretty cool but i already have twrp and already switched between several roms so I'm not sure i need this anymore
@mshtob Dude, use this method to OFFICIALLY unlock, with this tutorial:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/successfully-officially-unlocked-redmi-t3543150
Tested and worked PERFECT for me, Kate device!
rafaelbrunner said:
@mshtob Dude, use this method to OFFICIALLY unlock, with this tutorial:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/successfully-officially-unlocked-redmi-t3543150
Tested and worked PERFECT for me, Kate device!
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I already unlocked 40 days ago
I am very keen to know about flashing ROMs
I am using Redmi note 3 SD 3G. I want to flash the pixel ROM for my device and I have the following doubts
1) Do I need to unlock my bootloader or without unlocking my bootloader I can directly flash TWRP?
2) If yes, then do I need a beta version of MIUI for unlocking my bootloader cause I have been trying since a very long time but it is stuck at 50%(I tried all the solutions).
Thanks a lot in advance
1. U have to unlock ur bootloader for flashing custom recovery .
2. it should be unlocked on any version but dev versions have more chance of unlocking than stable ones (especially china rom,s have high probability )
3 U can try unofficial bootloader unlocking but do it on ur own risk as it can hard brick ur device .
shashankj150 said:
1. U have to unlock ur bootloader for flashing custom recovery .
2. it should be unlocked on any version but dev versions have more chance of unlocking than stable ones (especially china rom,s have high probability )
3 U can try unofficial bootloader unlocking but do it on ur own risk as it can hard brick ur device .
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Thanks
Still any other solutions??
I have flashed this ROM I loved it.. and I always want to use this ROM. But I'm worries about the security and privacy of this ROM wether it's safe or having keyloggers I'm really confused about the
Please help me to find out the solution plz
mohsiin4u said:
I have flashed this ROM I loved it.. and I always want to use this ROM. But I'm worries about the security and privacy of this ROM wether it's safe or having keyloggers I'm really confused about the
Please help me to find out the solution plz
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The project was closed and the ROM won't be continued. Better look elsewhere
Noter2017 said:
The project was closed and the ROM won't be continued. Better look elsewhere
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But it still working on my phone
mohsiin4u said:
But it still working on my phone
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But what's the point in using a ROM that won't get bug fixes and security updates?
kevin_13 said:
I am very keen to know about flashing ROMs
I am using Redmi note 3 SD 3G. I want to flash the pixel ROM for my device and I have the following doubts
1) Do I need to unlock my bootloader or without unlocking my bootloader I can directly flash TWRP?
2) If yes, then do I need a beta version of MIUI for unlocking my bootloader cause I have been trying since a very long time but it is stuck at 50%(I tried all the solutions).
Thanks a lot in advance
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Wait for a few days or couple of weeks, that helped in my case. Update and try syncing your Mi account on your phone.
Follow the instructions here
http://en.miui.com/unlock/
If nothing works, follow this guide, just flash any ROM of your choice with TWRP.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/kate-guide-install-lineage-os-locked-t3546154
And if you want the Pixel experience, install PureNexus ROM, it is better.
Just flash lineageos with stock gapps. And then flash my universal pixelmod. It will give you full pixel experience. Nav bar not included yet. Will include it in future.
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
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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.