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Saigonian · Apr 14, 2011

May I ask a question? "Unlocking the bootloader" means root the phone? And after done this, we can use softwares that need root permission? I'm new to Android and known just a little bit.

Thank you so much.

Mr_Bartek · Apr 14, 2011

Unlocking the bootloader will allow you to flash unsigned firmware images to the phone. I am unsure if it automatically gives you root access, but there should soon be modified firmwares with Superuser etc etc.

Step666 · Apr 14, 2011

No, it doesn't automatically give you root access but it supposedly makes it much easier for people to find the necessarily exploits to allow root access.

Mr_Bartek · Apr 14, 2011

Exploits? There is no need for exploits here. It's just like Nexus S.

Read here for more info: http://android-developers.blogspot.com/2010/12/its-not-rooting-its-openness.html

Step666 · Apr 14, 2011

Well, exploits is maybe the wrong word.
But it's definitely not as simple as unlocking the bootloader and that's it you're rooted...

Meister_Li · Apr 14, 2011

With the unlocked boot loader, you can install (or just start) a custom boot image and install the superuser binary that way. After that, you have root. So it's pretty easy, we just have to figure out how to make one of those boot images. (I sadly have no clue)

Mr_Bartek · Apr 14, 2011

Either a pre-rooted system image or custom recovery is needed. While the first one is easier, the second is much better in the long run

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@Step666 - I know You from se-nse

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Step666 · Apr 14, 2011

lollylost100 said:
@Step666 - I know You from se-nse .

That sounds ominous...

I'm pretty certain that 'Laird Attwood' who posted in the equivalent thread to this one in the Play section is also an SE-NSE member.

nsourtgr · Apr 14, 2011

Success on my Sony Arc !!!!!!!!!!

Thanks ......

vegetaleb · Apr 14, 2011

Some tips when doing the final step in the unlocking process if you don't want to have ''failed'' message like I had twice

-Don't copy/paste directly the key into the DOS command
-Use Caps Lock when typing the key manually

punkmonkey1984 · Apr 14, 2011

lollylost100 said:
Try . If step 9 doesn't work then try debranding with Customized FW from here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1033193

Cant work out how to even download from the Chinese download site, plus google has gone a rubbish job at translating the instructions so its near impossible to really understand what to follow.

Bart1981 · Apr 14, 2011

You are the best!
With this tutorial I was able to unlock the bootloader, because with the official tutorial I had some problems. I wasn't able to install java JDK on this computer. But now I did not need that anymore! Great!

sonicdarack · Apr 14, 2011

Does it really clear your phone?

Mr_Bartek · Apr 14, 2011

Yes. Due to security reasons the /data partition is wiped.

sonicdarack · Apr 14, 2011

this means what??? just the settings or all the apps etc to?? i'm new to this so sorry for stupid question..

Gavilaaar · Apr 14, 2011

Everything mate. Goes back to as it was when you got it out the box

Sent from my LT15i using XDA Premium App

sonicdarack · Apr 14, 2011

allrighty then... is there like an backup-tool?
How do you guys manage this?
I cant believe you always reconfigure the completete phone...

Mr_Bartek · Apr 14, 2011

You can backup contacts with your google account. Apps with the Market. Messages with some market app. App data cannot be backed up for free AFAIK (try MyBackup Pro if you can pay).

vegetaleb · Apr 14, 2011

Backup sms app
Backup your contacts in the stock dialer
AppInstaller to backup doanloaded apps into SD

sonicdarack · Apr 14, 2011

I will give myBackup Pro a shot... seems very promising....

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