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Can I install EU ROM without unlocking bootloader?
Nope, only official roms can be flashed without unlocking bootloader.
Can I install custom ROM without OEM unlock?
YES you can flash custom ROMs without unlocking your bootloader.
Is it possible to flash stock ROM without unlocking bootloader?
No, it’s not possible to install a stock Android ROM without unlocking the bootloader. A locked bootloader locks the system partition from the user and hence you cannot modify it to install a different ROM.
Can you install Magisk with locked bootloader?
Magisk modifies boot. img (boot partition) and to modify it, you need to have an unlocked bootloader. Right! So you can accomplish a Magisk install without a custom recovery for example using the Magisk Manager or Flashfire but as stated above, in order to boot a modified boot.
Is there way to install custom ROM without unlocking bootloader?
From what I have read time and time again while looking for a way to change my Bootloader unlock allowed:NO to YES, there should be a way to install a custom ROM and recovery without unlocking my bootloader (since it’s apparently impossible to unlock it). And if there is a way, please let me know. I’d really apperciate some “light” on the subject.
Is there a way to unlock the bootloader?
Unlocking the bootloader. To unlock the bootloader and enable partitions to be reflashed, run the fastboot flashing unlock command on the device. After setting, the unlock mode persists across reboots. Devices should deny the fastboot flashing unlock command unless the get_unlock_ability is set to 1.
How to unlock bootloader and enable partitions to be reflashed?
To unlock the bootloader and enable partitions to be reflashed, run the fastboot flashing unlock command on the device. After setting, the unlock mode persists across reboots. Devices should deny the fastboot flashing unlock command unless the get_unlock_ability is set to 1.
What to do after unlocking the bootloader XDA?
If you boot the phone normally the stock ROM will replace the custom recovery you just flashed. So once your in the custom recovery you can install the CM ROM and gapps. Before you do that though do a nandroid back up.