Unlocking Your Nexus Q
To unlock your device
1. cd to platform-tools
2. Reboot to the bootloader - adb reboot bootloader
3. Unlock your device* (with fastboot tool type): fastboot oem unlock
*You will have to accept and erase all the user data on the tablet.
*You must run this as sudo in Linux
Credits to FadedLite (very similar steps)
Figuring out the rooting next
If you just need "su"....
1. Download su from your busybox installation from say Galaxy Nexus.
2. Download the modified clockworksmod for Nexus Q that this guy put together:
bliny.net/blog/post/How-to-Root-Nexus-Q-%28Temporarily%29.asp
3. Boot into that recovery image will give you write access to /system
4. adb push su into /system/xbin/su
Did you already have your nexus Q in debug mode? I do not have the slider button on my Nexus 7 to put it into debug mode. It's not recognized in "adb devices" or "fastboot devices"
EDIT ***
I found out that the USB Debugging menu in the Nexus Q app shows up when you turn on Developer Options in the Settings > Developer Options menu of Jellybean on the Nexus 7. You might want to test this as well on your variety of devices.
Just me that thinks this thing needs google TV?
nevermind it worked now
Stuck in oem unlock
hi, I hope there's still someone reading this, but I'm stuck in the oem unlock part can anybody help me? here's the output of my terminal
Code:
sh-3.2# fastboot oem unlock
...
(bootloader) oem unlock requested:
(bootloader) Unlocking forces a factory reset and could
(bootloader) open your device up to a world of hurt. If you
(bootloader) are sure you know what you're doing, then accept
(bootloader) in 5 seconds via 'fastboot oem unlock_accept'.
OKAY [ 0.025s]
finished. total time: 0.025s
sh-3.2# fastboot oem unlock_accept
...
(bootloader) oem unlock_accept ignored, not pending
FAILED (remote: oem unlock not requested)
finished. total time: 0.007s
thanks in advance.
took me a few tries to get it but it needs to be entered within five seconds of the first command
enriquealo said:
hi, I hope there's still someone reading this, but I'm stuck in the oem unlock part can anybody help me? here's the output of my terminal
Code:
sh-3.2# fastboot oem unlock
...
(bootloader) oem unlock requested:
(bootloader) Unlocking forces a factory reset and could
(bootloader) open your device up to a world of hurt. If you
(bootloader) are sure you know what you're doing, then accept
(bootloader) in 5 seconds via 'fastboot oem unlock_accept'.
OKAY [ 0.025s]
finished. total time: 0.025s
sh-3.2# fastboot oem unlock_accept
...
(bootloader) oem unlock_accept ignored, not pending
FAILED (remote: oem unlock not requested)
finished. total time: 0.007s
thanks in advance.
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I tried to unlock my Q last night and no matter how fast I did it, I couldn't get past this screen.
silfa718 said:
I tried to unlock my Q last night and no matter how fast I did it, I couldn't get past this screen.
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the easiest way, assuming you are running windows, is to enter the comands once, and then just use the up arrow key to do it again. also, you may want to be sure its not already unlocked "fastboot getvar unlocked" will return "yes" if unlocked
I am using this tutorial theunlockr.com/2013/07/22/how-to-root-the-sony-xperia-z-video/ trying to unlock my bootloader..
I am stuck on the fourth step...
When I run cmd fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version I get
version:0.5
finished. total time -0.000s
Then I run fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY (With my key from Sony) and I get
...
FAILED <remote: command not allowed>
finished. total time: 0.000s
How do I fix this to unlock the boot loader?!?!
If I do succeed at unlock my bootloader will this allow me by pass the sim card lock T-Mobile has of the phone?
Or is there something else I have to do for that like by a code from sim unlock site?
Also do need Super user pro for the adb shell or can I use the stock super user?
Thanks You!!!
I tried to restore and reinstall ROM in numerous ways, including adb, fastboot and sdcard. I even tried Funky Huawei.
Currently I can get to eRecovery and to TWRP. Fastboot works without problem. But that's about it, boot sometimes goes to Lineage boot splash, which I used prior the Magisk update.
Thanks for help in advance
Here is info from fastboot:
fastboot oem get-product-model:
<bootloader> CMR-AL09
fastboot getvar vendorcountry:
vendorcountry: hw/eu
fastboot oem get-build-number:
(bootloader) :CMR-AL09 8.0.0.122(C432)
fastboot getvar rescue_enter_recovery:
getvar:rescue_enter_recovery FAILED (remote: FAIL:need all image flashed!)
fastboot oem oeminforead-system_version
FAILED (remote: The reason of failed input oem_nv_item error!)
Hello, I've been struggling with this for hours and nothing seems to be working.
I have a Motorola DROID RAZR XT912 running Android 4.1.2 JB, it's already rooted but I'm attempting to unlock the bootloader using this guide.
I've installed the Android SDK as well as the latest USB Drivers.
I enter my mobile device into "AP Fastboot Flash Mode (S)" by holding power + volume down.
I plug my device into my laptop, the phone says "USB Connected".
I open a terminal in Windows 11 in my SDK tools directory [C:\Users\FOS11\AppData\Local\Android\Sdk\platform-tools]
I use the command "fastboot devices" to test if fastboot is working and detecting my device.
It properly returns with "014FFB290D006013 fastboot"
I attempt to use the command "fastboot oem get_unlock_data"
It returns with an error:
"FAILED (remote: 'unsupported command')
fastboot: error: Command failed"
I have followed the guide exactly up to this point with no errors, I have not found any forum or guide saying anything about this error, I must be missing something very simple, right? please let me know if any additional information is needed.
some moto/lenovo do not require unlock code. such old device maybe isn't even locked. just curious what happen for?
Code:
fastboot flashing get_unlock_ability
fastboot flashing unlock
fastboot oem unlock
fastboot getvar all
could be also possible it's non-unlockable bootloader (not intended by manufacturer, unofficial methods might exist)
"Your device is NOT eligible for bootloader unlock if the CID value returned is one of these: 0x0001, 0x0002, 0x0004, 0x0005, 0x0006, 0x0008, 0x000A, 0x000F, 0x0010, 0x0011"
aIecxs said:
some moto/lenovo do not require unlock code. such old device maybe isn't even locked. just curious what happen for?
Code:
fastboot flashing get_unlock_ability
fastboot flashing unlock
fastboot oem unlock
fastboot getvar all
could be also possible it's non-unlockable bootloader (not intended by manufacturer, unofficial methods might exist)
"Your device is NOT eligible for bootloader unlock if the CID value returned is one of these: 0x0001, 0x0002, 0x0004, 0x0005, 0x0006, 0x0008, 0x000A, 0x000F, 0x0010, 0x0011"
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"fastboot flashing get_unlock_ability"
returns
"FAILED (remote: 'unsupported command')
fastboot: error: Command failed"
"fastboot flashing unlock"
returns
"FAILED (remote: 'unsupported command')
fastboot: error: Command failed"
"fastboot oem unlock"
returns
"(bootloader) fastboot oem unlock disabled!
FAILED (remote: '')
fastboot: error: Command failed"
"fastboot getvar all"
returns
"getvar:all FAILED (remote: 'unsupported command')
Finished. Total time: 0.000s"
Additional info: phone has no SIM card inserted (Not sure if this is useful)
(bootloader) fastboot oem unlock disabled!
probably means this bootloader cannot unlocked.
But last cmd shouldn't fail.. try special mfastboot.exe or more recent platform-tools
Code:
fastboot getvar unlocked
fastboot getvar securestate
fastboot getvar sku
fastboot getvar cid
or just try if unlocked by doing something invasive (does not harm on cache)
Code:
fastboot oem fb_mode_set
fastboot format cache
fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
aIecxs said:
(bootloader) fastboot oem unlock disabled!
probably means this bootloader cannot unlocked.
But last cmd shouldn't fail.. try special mfastboot.exe or more recent platform-tools
Code:
fastboot getvar unlocked
fastboot getvar securestate
fastboot getvar sku
fastboot getvar cid
or just try if unlocked by doing something invasive (does not harm on cache)
Code:
fastboot oem fb_mode_set
fastboot format cache
fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
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Using your attached platform-tools version,
'mfastboot.exe' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
fastboot getvar unlocked
returns
unlocked: no
fastboot getvar securestate & fastboot getvar sku
returns
FAILED (remote: 'unsupported command')
fastboot getvar cid
returns
cid: 2
fastboot oem fb_mode_set
returns
OKAY [ 0.016s]
fastboot format cache
returns
FAILED (remote: 'protocol error')
fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
returns
OKAY [ 0.016s]
Additional info: phone was rooted with a tool called "RAZR Blade"
Thank you for your help so far.
cid: 0x0002 "Your device is NOT eligible for bootloader unlock"
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hi, i received other error, xt-2239-16 moto e22i,
C:\Users\Rosaly\Desktop\platform-tools>fastboot getvar unlocked
unlocked: no
Finished. Total time: 0.000s
C:\Users\Rosaly\Desktop\platform-tools>fastboot getvar securestate
getvar:securestate FAILED (remote: 'Unknown variable')
Finished. Total time: 0.016s
C:\Users\Rosaly\Desktop\platform-tools>fastboot getvar securestate
getvar:securestate FAILED (remote: 'Unknown variable')
Finished. Total time: 0.000s
C:\Users\Rosaly\Desktop\platform-tools>fastboot getvar sku
getvar:sku FAILED (remote: 'Unknown variable')
Finished. Total time: 0.016s
C:\Users\Rosaly\Desktop\platform-tools>fastboot getvar cid
getvar:cid FAILED (remote: 'Unknown variable')
Finished. Total time: 0.016s
C:\Users\Rosaly\Desktop\platform-tools>fastboot oem fb_mode_set
FAILED (remote: 'Unable to open fastboot HAL')
fastboot: error: Command failed
C:\Users\Rosaly\Desktop\platform-tools>
C:\Users\Rosaly\Desktop\platform-tools>fastboot format cache
FAILED (remote: 'Invalid partition')
fastboot: error: Command failed
C:\Users\Rosaly\Desktop\platform-tools>fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
FAILED (remote: 'Unable to open fastboot HAL')
fastboot: error: Command failed
i m not read cid, could be help me, please.
tks
Rocha
I was using the strings method for finding fastboot oem commands.
I came upon these inside the LK (little kernel):
oem printk-ratelimit
oem p2u
oem dump_pllk_log
oem off-mode-charge
oem key
oem lks
oem get_socid
oem scp_status
oem scp_log_thru_ap_uart
oem ultraflash:
oem ultraflash_en
oem getimei1
oem getimei2
oem set_cid
oem set_ssds
oem passwd
I am interested in finding out what "oem passwd " does, this is the output:
(bootloader) Verify password ...
FAILED (remote: 'Please use password for user version!')
fastboot: error: Command failed
I have googled "oem passwd" to no avail.
Any help would be appreciated thanks.