[Q] Is it possible to do software updates via SEUS when bootloader is unlocked?

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Hello,

I have one quick question: Is is possible to update your firmware via SEUS in the future, when your bootloader is unlocked?

If so, is root (when accieved ) going to be lost during update?

Thank you,
Linkin

The bootloader has been unlocked by SE not by a XDA dev on purpose, they will not punish you in blocking SEUS
SEUS upgrades will not unroot the phone or else your voided warranty because of root will be unvoided, SE will not give you this kind of gift

as SEUS checks some data on preupdate state yes it is possible if you are on stock rom (with/without root not dependant).
well - root is gone though after flashing SE Update as it rewrites permissions to defaults

Thank you guys!

Originally Posted by vegetaleb

The bootloader has been unlocked by SE not by a XDA dev on purpose, they will not punish you in blocking SEUS

I knew that it was unlocked by SE, but I just wanted to check
To be honest I dont see a reason, why DRM only works with locked bootloader... but nevertheless it seems to be that way (at least I read it... dont have DRM content since I am against DRM...).

Originally Posted by Mooozer

(...) yes it is possible unless you are on stock rom (with/without root not dependant).

is it possible you did a misspell here? it should ONLY be possible if your are on stock rom, shouldnt it?
Or dont you mean the SE rom with "stock rom" but the original android rom?

But anyway even if you use a custom rom then let say SE release 2.3.3 update or even 2.4 you will have people here who will post a flashable update stock rom you can easily flash in recovery
It's even better and more secure than the online flash by seus (how many complaints about the flashing process freezing at some point with seus?)

ok thank you very much for your answer and your time!

Looking forward to test root on my device

Originally Posted by Linkinsoldier

is it possible you did a misspell here? it should ONLY be possible if your are on stock rom, shouldnt it?
Or dont you mean the SE rom with "stock rom" but the original android rom?

ah well ^^
not type when you are thinking on sth else
corrected it

I have unlocked the bootloader, and tried to restore a proper image from SEUS (since i've messed up with a bad boot.img) and it's not possible.
SEUS gives me a message that it won't flash a phone that has a modified software.

mhm, thats actually why I asked maybe it detected a strange bootimage?

Well you can always backup your actual stock rom with a recovery before using a custom rom, just wait and see who is the good dev who will give us the recovery for Arc