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Root Bootloader has been UNLOCKED!

I don't have 4G in my area, but after rooting I am able to enable 4G and scan for a signal. Early reports stated they could not enable the 4G at all. A reboot seems to fix the issue.
 
Now that I have rooted the Photon, if I want to restore a locked bootloader, how would I do that?

I don't currently have 4G in my area so I am not currently concerned with possible loss of 4G service.

Thank you for your insights.
 
So basically rooting the phone allows you to run apps that require a root and such, but unlocking the bootloader would allow you to run different roms?
 
i need help with this... i tried running this several times.

i press the power button and up button to RSD mode on the phone
load up RSD and unzip pudding
select ... and select pudding
it loads 100% twice, then fails.

i get a message that says "failed flashing process. Phone (0000) The "secure motorola flash" interface could not be found. the super file is not secure and not for reflash
 
John Kotches said:
That and custom recovery, kernels etc.
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I'm following this conversation and just want to confirm what I am reading. I promise I'm not an idiot, really...but I just want to confirm as of today:

If I root only and don't yet mess with the bootloader, I should be able to run WiFi tether, Battery Calibration, etc...basically apps that require root.

I've always rooted my Androids and flashed custom ROMs. Picked up a Photon and am not in a hurry to flash custom ROMs, but I do want my WiFi tether back.

Thanks!
 
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