Qualcomm variant root without unlocking bootloader?

[ghammer80]

So got a Rogers Note 7, and it seems from some threads on here that ALL Qualcomm variants are locked. I know there is already a TWRP for the Exynos variant since they have an unlocked bootloader.

My question is: I'm looking purely for Xposed, for some UI tweaks that drive my crazy...anyone know the chances of root without bootloader unlock and using FlashFire to install Xposed?

Thanks all

 

[ghammer80]

So got a Rogers Note 7, and it seems from some threads on here that ALL Qualcomm variants are locked. I know there is already a TWRP for the Exynos variant since they have an unlocked bootloader.

My question is: I'm looking purely for Xposed, for some UI tweaks that drive my crazy...anyone know the chances of root without bootloader unlock and using FlashFire to install Xposed?

Thanks all

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[TheJeremyWhite]

Rogers Canada has unlocked bootloader

I am also with Rogers Canada and just got the Note 7 with the QCOM Snapdragon. Unless I am mistaken the OEM unlock switch (see photo) unlocks the bootloader to allow modifications. I cannot wait for a root method that works, unfortunately, from what I know QCOM's are notoriously hard to root regardless of the bootlader being locked or unlocked.

 

[Devhux]

No it doesn't. That is actually present on pretty much any Android device now.

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[force70]

No it doesn't. That is actually present on pretty much any Android device now.

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Lol....i dont know why people still get all excited about the unlock button still.....its kinda funny

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I am also with Rogers Canada and just got the Note 7 with the QCOM Snapdragon. Unless I am mistaken the OEM unlock switch (see photo) unlocks the bootloader to allow modifications. I cannot wait for a root method that works, unfortunately, from what I know QCOM's are notoriously hard to root regardless of the bootlader being locked or unlocked.

Qcom with an unlocked bootloader is super simple to root.

Flash twrp, flash superSU and done or if you dont want twrp flash cfauto root and done.

somebody has some reading to do to get his information a little more updated

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[TheJeremyWhite]

Lol....i dont know why people still get all excited about the unlock button still.....its kinda funny

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---------- Post added at 08:58 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:56 PM ----------



Qcom with an unlocked bootloader is super simple to root.

Flash twrp, flash superSU and done or if you dont want twrp flash cfauto root and done.

somebody has some reading to do to get his information a little more updated

Sent from my SM-N930W8 using Tapatalk 2

How about instead of being a **** and saying how funny this is you explain to us what the unlock button does. There is nothing funny to me about an unrooted phone. And I did say in my reply "unless I am mistaken".
And for your information I did do a bunch of reading, and the first step to rooting is to check the OEM unlock toggle which unlocks the bootloader to allow modification. So maybe I'm just hopeful because our Canadian variants usually aren't as restricted as US devices. I have not I have not had to root a Qualcomm device since 2012 so excuse me for being a little rusty on this subject

 

[force70]

How about instead of being a **** and saying how funny this is you explain to us what the unlock button does. There is nothing funny to me about an unrooted phone. And I did say in my reply "unless I am mistaken".
And for your information I did do a bunch of reading, and the first step to rooting is to check the OEM unlock toggle which unlocks the bootloader to allow modification. So maybe I'm just hopeful because our Canadian variants usually aren't as restricted as US devices. I have not I have not had to root a Qualcomm device since 2012 so excuse me for being a little rusty on this subject

Yeah we got lumped into the locked group this time around...we escaped it on the S7s but once we knew the CAN device was getting the 820 like the US models we were all worried.

Sure enough from what we have seen thus far shes locked...no root in the forseeable future. Not impossible but not going to be easy.

And yes not being able to root is def not funny and I am also hoping it happens but if not we can buy the exynos version.


As for the unlock button as far as i have seen on sammy phones it does nothing. On nexus and some LG devices you need to use it to allow BL unlock...guess it just comes as part of android but thus far not functional on our devices.

And rusty isnt a problem but after that unlock button has been discussed 1000 times and the subject beaten to death across numerous forums and devices..yeah it makes me chuckle when i see people post it unlocks the device....oh god how I wish it was true though!

And dude FYI name calling is not allowed here nor appreciated by moderators....just a little friendly information

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[TheJeremyWhite]

Just Rooted Rogers Note 7 (Qualcomm)

Followed these instructions and it works perfectly
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-note-7/how-to/root-wifi-calling-volte-basic-mods-t3455088

 

[yevgen225]

Note 7 Wind Mobile rooting

Will this method work with Note 7 from Wind Mobile?

 

[Balman69]

Followed these instructions and it works perfectly
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-note-7/how-to/root-wifi-calling-volte-basic-mods-t3455088

lol can we have a chat please... I just saved mine from brick mode by following the sprint debug process. This link is for the n930T... you say it works on our versions?

I'm from Surrey too... I am almost in disbelief right now... Tell me you have a solution to keep it alive after the blacklist...