That's it, you've successfully unlocked your HTC One
bootloader using HTCdev site and our tutorial.
There are two different guides listed below, one will teach you how to unlock
bootloader using the ONE - CLICK script, while the other one requires you to manually complete the process.
Given that users can already unlock the smartphone's
bootloader using the OEM's official instructions, the custom ROM development scene for this device should, in theory, start gaining more grip sooner rather than later.
It's easy to unlock the G5 Plus»
bootloader using Motorola's official site to generate an unlock code.
There are two different guides listed below, one will teach you how to unlock
bootloader using the ONE - CLICK script, while the other one requires you to manually complete the process.
Not only does this mean Secure Boot isn't a security feature for Ubuntu users, it also means that a hacker could actually use Ubuntu's trusted bootloader to boot untrusted malware on almost any Secure Boot - enabled PC: The Grub
bootloader used by Ubuntu has a way to boot Windows, making it possible to attack Secure Boot - enabled Windows systems.
Not exact matches
The Fastboot or
Bootloader Mode, the name depends on each individual preference, is your tablet's sub-system part, one that you can
use in order to push updates, format partitions or the entire tablet, erase files, wipe cache, and others more.
Fastboot commands are
used to push files from your computer to your Nexus 7 tablet, or to find critical info about your device, or to erase partitions, format system, unlock
bootloader and more.
Note that you can also apply «unlock
bootloader» command
using your computer, but all the data that is stored on your tablet will be completely removed.
As usual, of course, the community has come through — and this one's wild: an xda - developers member has figured out how to effectively bypass the tablet's secure boot process
using another hardware - based hack that allows you to make
bootloader changes through a terminal interface.
Also, an unlocked
bootloader must be gained before anything else —
use our dedicated tutorial and learn how to successfully unlock the
bootloader of your Sony Xperia device.
There is nothing wrong here, but if you are an advanced user who wants to
use his Google Nexus 6 properly, then you will notice that a locked
bootloader means various restrictions and other security protections that prevents unauthorized access.
The device will ask you to confirm if you want to unlock the
bootloader, and
using the volume rocker move the option to «Yes» and press the power button to select the option.
After the installation you can optionally lock the
bootloader again: boot in «fastboot mode» once again and then
use the following command line: fastboot oem unlock.
It's essentially the same process
used to root the Nook Color (which became a developer favorite because it was so simple to hack), though the Nook Tablet's locked
bootloaders no doubt made this a much harder task for the developers.
You have to install a custom
bootloader first and then
use that to install custom ROMs like CM10.
There are plenty of actions that you can take
using Fasboot aka
Bootloader mode, but most of them will work only if you have the Android SDK bundle and drivers installed on your computer.
Use this post if you want to learn how to successfully unlock the
bootloader of your device without bricking it.
Fastboot Mode aka
Bootloader Mode is your Nexus» sub-system, one that you can
use to flash filesystem
using a USB connection for your host computer.
Now, in order to
use and apply the one click root method for your Nexus 10, you will first have to unlock the
bootloader of your device; for doing that you can
use our suitable guide (
use the link from the introduction) from where you can learn everything about the mentioned operation.
If you have recently bought your Nexus 10 tablet and you wish to tinker with it, then you should know that it would best for you to
use Fastboot and Unlock its
bootloader with it.
This tutorial listed below will teach you how to successfully boot Google Nexus 5 in Fastboot mode or
Bootloader mode, it depends on the term you normally
use for this operation.
Use this tutorial only if your device is on unlocked
bootloader, rooted and running a custom Recovery image such as TWRP or CWM.
The tutorial shouldn't pose any major troubles for those of you who are advanced Android users, as you will simply need to
use Android SDK and fastboot to unlock the Galaxy Nexus
bootloader.
Also, the
bootloader is
used to boot other operating systems too and usually each device comes with a different
bootloader installed.
According to reports at XDA, Asus has
used a 128bit AES encryption to secure
bootloader on the tablet similar to HTC's approach, which later decided to undo its mistake.
I wish Google could say F - U you're not going to
use our software with
bootloader blockers, crappy interfaces and restrictive app regulations.
The image can be
used to recover the phone in case of serious issues with software development or testing, though the recovery and reinstallation process requires that the phone's
bootloader be unlocked prior to the recovery process and oddly, be relocked immediately afterwards in order to complete the process with the fastboot tool found in the SDK.
This update can be installed
using «adb sideload» command with the Fastboot /
Bootloader Mode launched on your Nexus 5.
The company noted the lock was in place to enable Google video rentals, and that users will have voided their warranty and be unable to rent videos if they
use the
bootloader unlocker.
It's a simple apk file from the Transformer Pad 300's support site and
use it to unlock their tablet's
bootloader.
This is different than the «safestrap» method, which has been temporarily put on hold, and seems to
use the same Cyanoboot
bootloader that was developed for last year's B&N NOOK Tablet — another device with a locked
bootloader, but which has been running custom ROMs for the better part of a year.
If you're a Xoom owner, and have put that unlocked
bootloader to
use, what are you waiting for?
For users that do not
use custom ROMs and have not unlocked their
bootloader, they can clear the cache of the device through the Nexus 9's Recovery menu.
For security purposes, start your Nexus 7 in fastboot mode again
using the same steps mentioned above, then lock your
bootloader by
using the command «fastboot oem lock.»
Because the
bootloader is unlockable and the G Watch
uses fastboot, developer jakeday was able to whip up the Gohma ROM instead of spending time worrying about how to unlock the device and get access to the system.
This method will
use two different exploits to modify your CID and allow you to unlock your
bootloader and root the device.
When this infection is executed it will replace the MBR with its own
bootloader and then reboots the computer
using the «shutdown - r - t 0» command.
CHANGES AND IMPROVEMENTS IN ANDROID 4.3 UPDATE — OpenGL 3.0 Support — GALAXY GEAR Support — TRIM Support (Makes the device much faster)-- ANT + Support — Samsung KNOX Implementation (KNOX
bootloader and dedicated application)-- Samsung Wallet comes pre-loaded — Improved RAM management — Improved Display colour reproduction (Display looks much sharper than before)-- Improved TouchWiz Launcher (Much less launcher redraws and less lag)-- New Samsung Keyboard — New Samsung Browser (Full screen by default, new tab interface and more)-- New Reading Mode (Optimises display for reading,
used by only a few specific applications)-- New Camera firmware — Minor UI tweaks (Contacts app, Flashlight Widget, dialog boxes etc)
If you've already unlocked your
bootloader and installed a custom recovery, you may be able to
use that environment to remove the code.
To switch between the two operating systems you can just reboot the device and
using the new
bootloader, select your desired operating system
using the volume keys and home button.
Using a device with an unlocked
bootloader means anyone who gets their hands on it can gain access to your device.
- General fixes: — fixed image chooser to
use proper cache — VolumePanel: changed auto - expand behavior ------ fixes closing volume panel on outside touch ------ has a side effect in form of 2 - step animation which does not have a solution — QuietHours tile: fixed switching modes — Fixed hidden status bar clock showing after reboot — Fixed navbar key colors not fully applied after reboot — Adjusted Force LTR for RTL locales feature - OxygenOS fixes: — Fixed stock battery icon showing when Dash charging — Added option for hiding Dash charge icon in Status Bar (for stock battery indicator)-- Circle battery indicates Dash charging by faster charging animation (keeps dash icon hidden)-- Fixed double vibrate icon - Samsung fixes (provided by Firefds)-- Fixed coloring of settings button — Fixed reboot to download (
bootloader) mode — Fixed lockscreen carrier text — Fixed manipulation of lockscreen bottom shortcuts — Fixed Circle battery size — Fixed battery style not updating in lockscreen
«Restore
bootloader» now
uses a different Flashing interface.
Next is the
bootloader image — this is the the interface that you're
using to flash images with Fastboot commands.
However, if the option is present but grayed out, this usually means that your
bootloader can not be unlocked, which means you won't be able to flash images
using Fastboot.
In order to flash images
using Fastboot, your device's
bootloader will need to be unlocked.
Once everything is unpacked, reboot back into the
bootloader —
using the adb reboot
bootloader command from earlier — and run the following commands, pressing Enter after each one, to manually flash each item to your device.
We'll be
using ADB to reboot into
bootloader mode, then Fastboot to flash a custom TWRP image.
Next, if you're
using a non-Samsung device, you'll see Android's
bootloader menu.