Is it necessary to have an unlocked bootloader to root a device?
75414
Is there a way to root an Android phone without unlocking the bootloader?
38604
How to install Ubuntu using a smart phone as the installation media?
62582
How do I root my Nexus 7?
31427
Installing older iOS for device testing
57751
Why don't we get the root key for "our" android?
61055
Where can I get a device with 'Ubuntu for phones' pre-installed?
89774
how to add a custom lock for the recovery and/or bootloader?
35979
Is there a minimal installation of ADB?
121538
Pros and cons of rooting using apps ("Soft Root") compared to other methods ("Hard Root")
16433
What is the "rootless" feature in El Capitan, really?
79384
Does having CWM mean bootloader is unlocked?
18138
How do I go about porting Ubuntu Touch to different devices?
50165
What is the difference between: Rooting, Jailbreak, ROM, Mod, etc.?
39590
What is the difference between fastboot oem unlock and fastboot oem unlock-go?
67984
Why does unlocking the bootloader wipe phone?
124236
Why I'm not asked to set a password for Root when Installing Ubuntu?
101617
Will reseting my device to factory setting unroot and remove superuser?