I am currently on 4.4.2 with a MDK bootloader. Originally I wanted to upgrade to Lollipop to use Magisk, but was informed that MDK is a fully unlocked bootloader so it wouldn't work.
That being said I would still like to upgrade to Lollipop. Without using the OTA method what is my best option? I have seen a few threads talking about different options, but most of them either don't mention MDK loader.
That being said maybe at this point in the phones life I just do the OTA update and loose the good bootloader. While having root is nice, I could probably live without it.
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currently running android 4.1.1 I605vraljb
which is ok but is ther any reason to upgrade
mine is currently stock
your thoughts please
The new radio might be very slightly better, but mostly it was a security patch. I didn't notice any real difference on VRALL4. Now that there is an unlock method for both radios it isn't a problem to take the upgrade if you plan to root and ROM at some point (it was for about a week after it came out as it relocked the bootloader).
tfly212 said:
The new radio might be very slightly better, but mostly it was a security patch. I didn't notice any real difference on VRALL4. Now that there is an unlock method for both radios it isn't a problem to take the upgrade if you plan to root and ROM at some point (it was for about a week after it came out as it relocked the bootloader).
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the unlock method is for the bootloader not radio...you might already know this and just typed it wrong. just wanted to clear that up for anybody that may read your post.
Right...sorry if there was confusion. A new unlock method was released when the update came out and relocked the bootloader. I unlocked on the original version and flashed the VRALL4 radio when I went to Beans 8.
I'm on stock JB and wondering if I should upgrade to kitkat.
I have a tripped knox so will have to odin to upgrade.
is there any advantage in having a KK BL over a JB BL?
I'm reading that android and samsung are getting too security minded,knox and bootloaders etc
I know you cannot downgrade once you've KK'd and there's something about a locked bootloader?
although I'm sure the clever peeps in xda have already found a way to unlock it.
all roms seem to be KK now and JB's are hard to find which also points to a reason to go KK
will I have a locked BL once I've updated to KK with odin?
Hi i have look for many topics and didn't find one that soluct my problem. i have an LG Optimus L9 [P768f] and whant to change my internal storage for external SD. what i do ??
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This is the original v10a rom. It has an unlockable bootloader and can be easyily rooted. Which should be a prerequisite. But custom roms may not work with the antique baseband rom.
Would be better to update to 4.1.2 first. V20a had an unlockable bootloader and native App-to-SD. In later v2x roms the bootloader may again not be unlockable to prevent rooting. Via OTA you will get v20h or the latest v20o or p roms. I had unlocked the bootloader and rooted when v20c came via OTA.
I would recommend unlocking immediately. But rooting prevents successful OTA, other ways of flashing still work.
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This is the original v10a rom. It has an unlockable bootloader and can be easyily rooted. Which should be a prerequisite. But custom roms may not work with the antique baseband rom.
Would be better to update to 4.1.2 first. V20a had an unlockable bootloader and native App-to-SD. In later v2x roms the bootloader may again not be unlockable to prevent rooting. Via OTA you will get v20h or the latest v20o or p roms. I had unlocked the bootloader and rooted when v20c came via OTA.
I would recommend unlocking immediately. But rooting prevents successful OTA, other ways of flashing still work.
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and where i found the link to update to 4.12 and V20 or the latest v20o? thank you
Oops. Didn't notice that earlier, because Tapatalk got gang raped and beaten up by its makers. I'm still an unhappy user now.
First unlock bootloader, as the latest roms may prevent this.
Then update to the latest rom via OTA, with LG's service flash tool or their sync suite. Then it should be at least v20h. At least for Artas CM11 you need v20o or p. There is a link somewhere in the two Artas Cm11 threads. After you reached the final level of stock rom evolution, you can root, install a recovery, and try custom roms.
I need some help here, We (the wife and me) bought two s4's New a year ago and both was MDK, I Rooted and loaded a custom Rom, All was good until a few months ago when I wanted to put a Newer Rom on my phone, I started flashing this Rom and that Rom and then I had this problem! I had loaded a Rom or ????? that Locked my Bootloader and Now I'm unable to Flash Rom's
I'm really a Noob at this I only root my own phones and Need help here So I don't do it again to my wifes phone which Needs to be updated, it's on 4.2.2 MDK She has a New s5 and I'm taking her phone.
(1) Please tell me what I need to know to NOT Lock the Bootloader ???
(2) What is the Newest Debloated Stock vzw Rom Need Wifi Hotspot ??
(3) Steps for Flashing, I want to be sure I'm doing it right......
Thank You for your Help in Advance
Are you sure her s5 is mdk bootloader? The mdk bootloader was on the first released s4.
Essentially once you have a custom rom and and u locked bootloader, never take a verizon ota update. That usually patches known exploits to your phones bootloader and locks it down. What was the last rom you flashed that locked your bootloader?
Also, did you have a custom recovery installed? Can you get back to your custom recovery? If so, you're bootloader is not locked. You will have to wipe your phone clean and flash a new rom.
I will be working on her older phone, the s4 with the MDK bootloader and Now has become mine, Her new phone is the s5 and it's happily Rooted with S-S and a custom Rom.
I own a Verizon Galaxy S4, and it has the PL1 firmware, I spent entire days searching to unlock the bootloader or downgrade to the android 4.4.2 firmware. I can't afford another phone for quite a while, and VoLTE is not supported, always in 3G. does anyone here has or know any way/ways to unlock the bootloader? I mean, the device was released in 2013, I quite sure there would be some methods to unlock the bootloader, right? Anyone? Please help?
Found anything yet?