QUOTE(stringfellow @ Sep 26 2013, 12:22 AM)
In the case of having the to install Folder Mount app that requires root, would bypassing the need to unlock bootloader works? Coz of the camera issue mentioned previously.
the short answer is no.
in fact as other forumers pointed out, you don't need to unlock your bootloader to root because they are not even on the same level. in a nutshell,
root - gives you full control of your OS
unlock bootloader - opens up the limit of bootloader, which when locked, is only able to load stock ROM
the fact that you asked this question shows you don't really understand what is root and unlock bootloader yet. let me explain more in detail if you don't mind, otherwise you can skip it.
what is root vs unlocking bootloader?rootroot allows you to add superuser permission which gives you full control of your Operating System (more commonly referred to as ROM in Android community. That's it.
Once you have full control of your OS, you can also take full control of your hardware, such as overclocking, disabling the GPS, etc, but of course you need apps to do so. This is the same with the Folder Mount app.
unlock bootloaderbootloader is a program that loads the kernel and ROM. It is locked because manufacturers don't want you to simply install custom kernel. When you unlock it, then you can flash custom kernel, but it will be at your own risk because the warranty will be void.
In Sony's case, when you unlock the bootloader, they simply program it to auto-delete the DRM files thus render some apps useless, in the Z Ultra and Z1's case, the camera app too. luckily some XDA developer members have found some way to back it up unlike 2 years ago, there's no way to back it up at all.
This post has been edited by toda_erika_II: Sep 26 2013, 10:51 AM