Root [Virgin Mobile] playing minesweeper with Sprint roms

[mudflap2020]

Is there a way of telling if a rom has a pacaged bootloader if the op doesn't state so, via a zip flash not odin, can you see in the zip if it has a bootloader packages, I saw this because on xda there's like 500 pages on each thread to roms, its crazy and I dont know what's the latest baseband ver/ bootloader number for the Sprint variants, or if they matter at all, can someone please clear this up !! I don't want a 400$ paperweight

 

[mudflap2020]

I cant flash bootloaders because of knox ,I can't afford a brick,even with my warranty

 

[upconvert]

I cant flash bootloaders because of knox ,I can't afford a brick,even with my warranty

Generally, ROMs based on AOSP or CM will not include a bootloader. ROMs based on any stock ROM from Sprint or VM may include a bootloader, but since KNOX reared its ugly head, most developers are aware of it, and should remove it. The main problem will be old stock-based ROMs that include an JB bootloader.

If you are concerned, search the thread for the ROM you want to flash. If you can't find a clear answer after searching, ask the developer of the ROM.

 

[mudflap2020]

funny how in xda the comments section spans normally to like 600 pages of comments, I hope theres other ways of finding this out

 

[upconvert]

funny how in xda the comments section spans normally to like 600 pages of comments, I hope theres other ways of finding this out

Search the thread for the word bootloader. If you're still unsure, ask in the thread.

 

[mudflap2020]

does this apply to all 500 pages of comments on the forum to the rom? if this is true this is just golden