Can I flash stock ROM with locked bootloader?

Yes you can certainly flash any Stock ROM in your device, bootloader unlocking is not required for that. Bootloader unlocking is required if you only need to use custom ROM or custom kernel.

Can I use Magisk with locked bootloader?

No that can’t be done, in order to install Magisk you need a custom recovery flashed on the device and for that bootloader needs to be unlocked in the first place.

Can you root a phone with a locked bootloader?

Yes , if you have some legacy device which was manufactured 4–5 years back . Like the Galaxy Nexus or Nexus S which had a vulnerability , but was fixed later by a security patch. Even a few Sony devices had the vulnerability till the late 2014 , which allowed Rooting the smartphone with locked bootloader.

Do you need to unlock bootloader to flash stock ROM?

Having a locked bootloader doesn’t stop you flashing a ROM: it just limits you to official ROMs signed by the manufacturer (or possibly by the carrier). So even if you can’t or don’t want to unlock the bootloader, you can still flash the stock ROM in the usual way from the recovery, if you can obtain a backup of it.

Can you flash a locked phone?

No, this is physically impossible. If you want to flash a new ROM, you will need a computer. In Android devices, the ROM cannot be flashed using the command prompt (or any other devices). If you unlock the locked android using another Android phone, you won’t be able to make any modifications to it.

Can I flash custom ROM from internal storage?

Yes, you can flash ROM from internal storage. Downloaded files, documents etc are stored in a different partition which won’t be wiped unless you specifically choose to format it as well.

Can I root Android without unlocking bootloader?

Originally Answered: Can I root without unlocking a bootloader? Simply NO, Unlocking bootloader givers you permission to root. If you don’t unlock bootloader you won’t be able to boot.

Is it possible to root Android without unlocking bootloader?

Simple answer is: It should not be possible to root Android devices without unlocking bootloader, but is possible for some devices due to security vulnerabilities or bad security implementations.

Is OEM unlock same as root?

Unlocking the bootloader is NOT the same as rooting. Unlocking the bootloader is turning off/removing the security flag of the bootloader. When the bootloader is locked, the security flag is on (S-ON) which prevents rooting easily and flashing of roms not made by the company (who made the device).

Do you need unlocked bootloader for TWRP?

TWRP stands for Team Win Recovery Project and is an open-source recovery software for Android devices and handsets. Note: you don’t need to root your device to install TWRP, but you will need to unlock the bootloader, which will erase all the content on your device.

Can you factory reset a locked Android?

Press and hold the power button, then press and release the volume up button. Now you should see “Android Recovery” written on the top together with some options. By pressing the volume down button, go down the options until “Wipe data/factory reset” is selected.

Is it possible to install a custom ROM without unlocking bootloader?

Suppose the bootloader of an Android device is locked. Is there any way to install a custom ROM without unlocking the bootloader? If yes, then how? Yes, however, this method will not work on every phone.

Which phones are unlockable by bootloader?

Nexus phones are all unlockable by nature, and many phones from Motorola and HTC allow you to unlock your bootloader through a similar process as the Nexus.

How do I boot my Android phone into Fastboot mode?

If not, turn off your phone and hold the “Power” and “Volume Down” buttons for 10 seconds. Release them, and you should be in fastboot mode. (HTC users will need to select “Fastboot” with the Volume Down key and press power to select it first.) Connect your phone to your PC with a USB cable.

How do I unlock my Android phone with USB debugging?

Open that, and enable “OEM Unlocking”, if the option exists (if it doesn’t, no worries–it’s only necessary on some phones). Next, enable “USB Debugging”. Enter your password or PIN when prompted, if applicable.