Do I need to root to Flash cm13? - Samsung Galaxy J5 Questions & Answers

Hi newbie here, I want to flash cm 13 on my J500F but I have few Questions,
1) DO i need root access to unlock bootloader, to flash TWRP recovery and CM13?
2) To unlock bootloader do I have to just enable the 'OEM unlock' in developer options and that will unlock my bootloader? or Is there more procedure?

fapking456 said:
Hi newbie here, I want to flash cm 13 on my J500F but I have few Questions,
1) DO i need root access to unlock bootloader, to flash TWRP recovery and CM13?
2) To unlock bootloader do I have to just enable the 'OEM unlock' in developer options and that will unlock my bootloader? or Is there more procedure?
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So oem unlock just unlocks bootloader for custom binary like custom recovery like TWRP in our case. No you don't need to root stock rom to do that. Just flash the right version of the recovery. Next thing is to follow cm13 installation instructions (about what to wipe and so on..).
I hope that i helped you with my answers. If you continue to have questions, ask them bellow and don't forget to quote my reply so I can find yours more easy. Have a great day.

I just flashed the recovery then CM13 and it was rooted. I have however give back to CM 12.1 as CM 13 ain't finished as yet.
John

Rembember: If you wanna back to 5.1.1 android you need to downgrade firmware.

Yes thanks, I used Odin to reflash 5.1 first then reinstalled recovery then reinstalled Resurrection remix 12.1. it was a good move phone is running allot better than it was on CM13
John

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Asus zenfone selfie flash cm without unlocking bootloader

I have flashed twrp recovery and got it without unlocking bootloader, what happens if I try to flash CM, will it cause any issues, because bootloader isn't unlocked?
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How did u install twrp brother????
plz help me out.Im stuck in bootloop.
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Hello, due to a selfie block I had to install TWRP and CM14.1
Is there a way to reinstall the stock rom?
If I try to install from TWRP, risk that hangs around?
ps. the stock rom I took from the site Asus, if that.
Please, I'm ruined, I accept any advice
pm me i will help u to rool back i found how to install OFW and CFW easy !

Ok or not?After unlock bootloader

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zenfone 3 with oreo 8.0: unlock, instal TWRP & custom ROM?

I've already unlocked, installed TWRP and custom ROMS on several devices, so i know about fastboot, ADB, USB drivers for my device.
But with zenfone3 it's still pretty confusing for my brains so please be patient with me and explain the following:
I have a new zenofone 3 updated to stock oreo 8.0 already by OTA and i want to unlock, instal TWRP/Root and a oreo custom ROM.
In some guides for unlocking in this forum i read about flashing a RAW image before unlocking. Is this really necessary? If so: what for?
And then after unlocking i read about installing stock OREO again. hmm...
Please could somebody post here short necessary steps for my zenfone 3 with stock oreo 8.0 to instal a custom ROM OREO 8.1 on my device?
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nicky-xda said:
I've already unlocked, installed TWRP and custom ROMS on several devices, so i know about fastboot, ADB, USB drivers for my device.
But with zenfone3 it's still pretty confusing for my brains so please be patient with me and explain the following:
I have a new zenofone 3 updated to stock oreo 8.0 already by OTA and i want to unlock, instal TWRP/Root and a oreo custom ROM.
In some guides for unlocking in this forum i read about flashing a RAW image before unlocking. Is this really necessary? If so: what for?
And then after unlocking i read about installing stock OREO again. hmm...
Please could somebody post here short necessary steps for my zenfone 3 with stock oreo 8.0 to instal a custom ROM OREO 8.1 on my device?
Thanks a lot in advance!
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1) There are 2 ways to unlock
Official- This method is very easy (just download the bootloader unlock apk to unlock but this method will void warranty and you will not get any OTA Updates
Unofficial- This method is safe too, but it requires to flash RAW files (this method retains warranty and you will get OTA Updates)
The reason why you should flash Oreo RAW because Factory RAW can only boot FASTBOOT and touch screen will not work.
Just follow my steps and you can install custom ROM without any issues.

How to lock OEM on OnePlus 6T McLaren

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I have rooted my phone (OP 6T McLaren) and wants to re-lock the OEM.
How did I root it?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dL2XwYDDW2s
Tools used to root the phone - TWRP (twrp-3.2.3-2-fajita), Magisk (v20.1) and fastboot
Current Details
Oxygen OS Version - 9.0.17
So the question is - Can I lock OEM with TWRP and Magisk on the phone? If not, how and would much appreciate if someone can put me in the right direction please?
KomodoPlus said:
Hello Team,
I have rooted my phone (OP 6T McLaren) and wants to re-lock the OEM.
How did I root it?
Tools used to root the phone - TWRP (twrp-3.2.3-2-fajita), Magisk (v20.1) and fastboot
Current Details
Oxygen OS Version - 9.0.17
So the question is - Can I lock OEM with TWRP and Magisk on the phone? If not, how and would much appreciate if someone can put me in the right direction please?
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Reflash your rom through local upgrade to get rid of twrp & root..
And then proceed to relock the bootloader via fastboot
Relocking the bootloader will wipe everything on your phone..
Locking your bootloader with TWRP and Magisk will result as a brick i thing, it's not adviced to do so. Only relock when everything is stock

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