Hello everyone. I just purchased an HTC One on AT&T. I want to root it, which from everything I have heard, means that I have to unlock the bootloader. I have no interest in flashing custom ROMS, I just want to use root apps like Titanium Backup and Wireless tether. If anyone knows about an exploit that allows for root without bootloader unlock, please let me know.
I also want to unlock the SIM/carrier lock via an unlock code. What I want to know is:
Should I do the SIM unlock first, then the bootloader unlock? Or the other way around?
Once the SIM/carrier lock is removed, will the bootloader unlock process have any effect on it?
Thank you,
Nick
Motochopper supposedly will root without bootloader unlock. Revone will grant s-off, allowing bootloader unlock without involving Htcdev. Sim unlock is unrelated and not affected by any of this.
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.
Hey guys,
I have a question regarding locking the bootloader, but I'm not sure if it's entirebly possible.
TL;DR: Can I keep root access on the phone if I re-lock my bootloader?
Context:
When I unlock the bootloader, I am able flash custom roms and grant root access to APKs.
To do this, I must first go to "developer settings" and "allow OEM unlocking". Then I will be able to unlock the bootloader.
This allows me to install Cerberus, an anti-theft apk, as a system app.
However, in case the phone gets stolen, If I leave the bootloader unlocked, I am allowing anyone to flash over my phone, thus wiping Cerberus with it.
To prevent someone from tampering with it, I must "allow OEM unlocking" in the developer settings, which can only be toggled when the bootloader is locked.
Basically, I want to be able to unlock my bootloader, root my phone, install Cerberus, and re-lock my bootloader to prevent further tampering, while retaining root access to the phone. Is this possible?
Is this possible?
Don't know if I was confusing in my explanation, but I hope not.
SmoothMarx said:
Hey guys,
I have a question regarding locking the bootloader, but I'm not sure if it's entirebly possible.
TL;DR: Can I keep root access on the phone if I re-lock my bootloader?
Context:
When I unlock the bootloader, I am able flash custom roms and grant root access to APKs.
To do this, I must first go to "developer settings" and "allow OEM unlocking". Then I will be able to unlock the bootloader.
This allows me to install Cerberus, an anti-theft apk, as a system app.
However, in case the phone gets stolen, If I leave the bootloader unlocked, I am allowing anyone to flash over my phone, thus wiping Cerberus with it.
To prevent someone from tampering with it, I must "allow OEM unlocking" in the developer settings, which can only be toggled when the bootloader is locked.
Basically, I want to be able to unlock my bootloader, root my phone, install Cerberus, and re-lock my bootloader to prevent further tampering, while retaining root access to the phone. Is this possible?
Is this possible?
Don't know if I was confusing in my explanation, but I hope not.
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I'm guessing the same question, will be impossible to steal a phone with Cerberus and locked bootloader.
If Cerberus is a system app it doesn't even need the root to work, isn't it?
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SmoothMarx said:
Hey guys,
I have a question regarding locking the bootloader, but I'm not sure if it's entirebly possible.
TL;DR: Can I keep root access on the phone if I re-lock my bootloader?
Context:
When I unlock the bootloader, I am able flash custom roms and grant root access to APKs.
To do this, I must first go to "developer settings" and "allow OEM unlocking". Then I will be able to unlock the bootloader.
This allows me to install Cerberus, an anti-theft apk, as a system app.
However, in case the phone gets stolen, If I leave the bootloader unlocked, I am allowing anyone to flash over my phone, thus wiping Cerberus with it.
To prevent someone from tampering with it, I must "allow OEM unlocking" in the developer settings, which can only be toggled when the bootloader is locked.
Basically, I want to be able to unlock my bootloader, root my phone, install Cerberus, and re-lock my bootloader to prevent further tampering, while retaining root access to the phone. Is this possible?
Is this possible?
Don't know if I was confusing in my explanation, but I hope not.
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Which phone are you using?
In many phones, bootloader can be locked after rooting, without losing root.
Are you sure locking bootloader will prevent someone who steal phone from unlocking bootloader again? I don't think so.
I have a question regarding locking the bootloader, but I'm not sure if it's entirebly possible.
TL;DR: Can I keep root access on the phone if I re-lock my bootloader?
Context:
When I unlock the bootloader, I am able flash custom roms and grant root access to APKs.
To do this, I must first go to "developer settings" and "allow OEM unlocking". Then I will be able to unlock the bootloader.
This allows me to install Cerberus, an anti-theft apk, as a system app.
However, in case the phone gets stolen, If I leave the bootloader unlocked, I am allowing anyone to flash over my phone, thus wiping Cerberus with it.
To prevent someone from tampering with it, I must "allow OEM unlocking" in the developer settings, which can only be toggled when the bootloader is locked.
Basically, I want to be able to unlock my bootloader, root my phone, install Cerberus, and re-lock my bootloader to prevent further tampering, while retaining root access to the phone. Is this possible?
Is this possible?
Don't know if I was confusing in my explanation, but I hope not.
Can i use googlepay on unlock bootloader or else i'll have to root it.
Gpay works fine on custom rom with unlocked bootloader