Hi,
I was just wondering what makes a bootloader locked or unlocked. I know what bootloader unlocking is, but what actually changes in phone to make it stop checking boot, recovery and other partitions? And how do it knows if a partition is stock or not?
Thanks.
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Is this working to unlock the Vzw S4? How are we unlocking the bootloader currently?
There currently isn't a bootloader unlock for the S4.
I didn't think there was but there is a boot animation change/rotator tutorial in the themes and apps section but it states that the phone must be unlocked......I didn't think we had an unlocked bootloader yet! Just making sure I didn't miss anything.
there is a bootloader "bypass" but not a full unlock
I have this PadFone S for over a week, and it's my 5th android device, but certainly the 1st one having a locked bootloader. So far I have read how to flash stock firmware, how to root and unroot, which requires unlocking bootloader first using CrowLock, how to install CWM and CM12 etc. I haven't try anything yet (still uprooted, and my bootloader is still unlocked).
One question still unanswered, is there any way to lock the bootloader after it's unlocked ? Perhaps by using the CrowLock app, or simply flashing stock firmware ? I need to be assured that any changes I do is reversible.
Thanks in advance
I too purchased the Padfone S and have the same question. Also, does anyone know if flashing crowlock will void the warranty of the phone? Can someone who has unlocked their bootloader using crowlock paste the output of "fastboot oem device-info"?
Does Asus' bootloader not check the signature for the recovery partition before booting from recovery? Given that everyone is flashing the recovery after rooting and running crowlock from the recovery, it seems so, but I'm not sure.
Anyone know if the bootloader's source code is available? I know it's based on the littlekernel, but I'm not sure which version it was built from.
Bump! I need the answer too.
As you may of noticed, (Possibly not) I've unlocked my tablet's bootloader, but, what are the benefits of having a unlocked bootloader? I only know is more ROM support.
MinerBoy004 said:
As you may of noticed, (Possibly not) I've unlocked my tablet's bootloader, but, what are the benefits of having a unlocked bootloader? I only know is more ROM support.
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Enhanced recovery capabilities as you can repair damaged system components (eg: borked recovery partition) from fastboot.
I have a question regarding locking the bootloader, but I'm not sure if it's entirely possible.
Can I keep root access on the phone if I re-lock my bootloader?
My phone not booting its saying corrupted
Have you unlocked the bootloader? My first guess is you tried to change something without unlocking the bootloader first.