I know that the kingroot method doesn't work yet. I am wondering if anyone found a different method to root. My bootloader is unlocked through the developers options
OEM Unlocking in the Developer options doesn't unlock the bootloader on these phones. That option is mainly for Nexus phones.
We already have a root discussion thread
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So the OEM unlock bootloader doesn't do what it says?
Bill Idol said:
So the OEM unlock bootloader doesn't do what it says?
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On Nexus phones, yes, on ours, no.
http://www.droid-life.com/2014/11/0...nable-oem-unlock-option-in-developer-options/
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Has there been a method created yet to root the Nexus 7 without unlocking the bootloader?
I'd like to load up some of my old settings from my last tablet but don't want to unlock the bootloader just yet...
Should probably be in Q&A section.
No.
Also... what this guy said
jklitten said:
Should probably be in Q&A section.
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Helpful hint, if you're making a new thread and it has or should have a question mark it goes in Q & A section
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danifunker said:
Has there been a method created yet to root the Nexus 7 without unlocking the bootloader?
I'd like to load up some of my old settings from my last tablet but don't want to unlock the bootloader just yet...
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Just re lock it after you root.
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colonel187 said:
Just re lock it after you root.
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I flashed the original boot.king the relocked it. Hopefully the boot.img is okay...
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None that I've found but you can just lock it again after (if for some reason you want to).
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I'm also kind of interested in this; my Moto Atrix 2 has a locked bootloader (curse you Motorola) but we were able to root it and get CWM on it pretty easily I think. I'm not at all sure how that worked, and I don't know if the root I gained was "optimal" (is there even a difference?). I'm interested also in seeing if there is a way to get root without unlocking for the Nexus 7 because I don't want to factory reset just yet.
Are you guys sure there is no way? Is it just a fundamental difference between the two devices that prohibits it on the Nexus?
If you unlock, root, install custom rom & kernel and then follow this tutorial to reset it to factory, can you send your device to asus without being discovered?
I am curious as to what kind of methods can be used to unlock a bootloader. I must mention I am VERY grateful with hashcode's hard work in getting us safestrap. However I am still curious about the bootloader. Can it be unlocked by exploits or only by cracking the lock code?
(Missing the aosp life)
Watch this.
https://archive.org/details/ShmooCon2014_Arms_Race...Bootloaders
Thanks for sharing that video, Walter. Very insightful!
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Is the note 3 going to be able to be unlocked? I've read a couple articles that suggest this, and if so, I'd be in love!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3346420
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bootloader unlock? or carrier unlock?
yenkoPR said:
bootloader unlock? or carrier unlock?
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bootloader
Has anyone tried this? Looks to be active root method for att models
http://www.technobuzz.net/how-to-root-samsung-galaxy-s8-s8-plus/
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dankify said:
Has anyone tried this? Looks to be active root method for att models
http://www.technobuzz.net/how-to-root-samsung-galaxy-s8-s8-plus/
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The At& t model doesn't have the OEM Unlocking option in Developer Options.....Which means, our Bootloader is not unlockable (and may never be).
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The At& t model doesn't have the OEM Unlocking option in Developer Options.....Which means, our Bootloader is not unlockable (and may never be).
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Never say never
AT&T Note 5 was never unlocked.
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I got the OEM Unlock to toggle On and also USB Debugging is on as well. Is there a way to unlock the bootloader and root this phone?
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ThaHaloMilitia said:
I got the OEM Unlock to toggle On and also USB Debugging is on as well. Is there a way to unlock the bootloader and root this phone?
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http://cloud.tapatalk.com/s/5969603f7cbc8/Screenshot_2017-07-14-19-21-21.png?
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It involves going through a slightly scary process that could possibly end up bricking your phone. The US Cellular version of the US-996 isn't eligible for bootloader unlock from LG directly so you have to dirty cow the crap out of it. I just did it to mine a few days ago and the whole thing will make you sweat a bit but I can confirm that it worked for me personally.
You can find the guide here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/how-to/v20-h915us996-dirtyelf-bootloader-t3568013