unlock to root ??

[bbqbrisket]

Does the device have to be "unlocked" for it to be rooted ?

 

[gnr_2]

I don't think so but here are some guides:

http://m.androidcentral.com/root

http://google.about.com/od/socialtoolsfromgoogle/a/root-android-decision.htm

Sent from my totally awesome Sprint Galaxy Nexus, even if I don't know all its secrets yet.