As the title says, i have a phone which has "bootloader UNLOCK allowed:no" set. My phone is career free. Is there any way to change that to yes?
My phone is E5823 i'm on Firmware E5823_32.0.A.6.200_R4B_Australia Generic_1298-7260.
I need this to root my phone.
Normally it's not possible. If your device says bootloader UNLOCK allowed:no then there is little to no chance in unlocking the bootloader.
flopower1996 said:
Normally it's not possible. If your device says bootloader UNLOCK allowed:no then there is little to no chance in unlocking the bootloader.
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Is there any chance then to root my phone without bootloader unlocking? I am using windows pc.
Go to about phone, tab your buildnumber ten times, congratulations you are now a developer.
Go to developer options, switch Enable OEM Unlock to yes.
Follow this: http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/
Congrats, you are now able to root.
harry_turtle said:
Go to about phone, tab your buildnumber ten times, congratulations you are now a developer.
Go to developer options, switch Enable OEM Unlock to yes.
Follow this: http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/
Congrats, you are now able to root.
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Enabling OEM didn't do anything. Still unable to unlock bootloader.
Will using PRF Creator method help with this?
Tarequzzaman said:
Will using PRF Creator method help with this?
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No, you could temp root your phone with ivory root on a .200 firmware. But on one hand it's an outdayded show floor lollipop firmware and on the other hand root is only present 'till you reboot your phone.
And then there are the security features by sony that prevent permanent root access. And these features can't be deactivated without an unlocked bootloader.
So in short you're **** outta luck...
Sry dude
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harry_turtle said:
Go to about phone, tab your buildnumber ten times, congratulations you are now a developer.
Go to developer options, switch Enable OEM Unlock to yes.
Follow this: http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/
Congrats, you are now able to root.
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This method will not work for him because he's not allowed in unlocking the bootloader in the first place.
So there is no stable and easy to use method to root a locked bootloader phone on 2016?
Tarequzzaman said:
So there is no stable and easy to use method to root a locked bootloader phone on 2016?
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Yes, there is currently no method avalible.
I suggest to sell the phone and buy an unlockable phone.
Sounds like a carrier locked phone. Ask your carrier for the unlock code.
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I have the Mini Pro and I just looked in the service menu and found "Bootloader Unlock Allowed: No" . Now I haven't unlocked it myself, I have only flashed the global official software. Does this mean my phone will accept custom kernels or will it brick if I try?
Thanks
First of all there isnt such thing as a stupid question. Its only easier to answer. You cannot access fastboot without unlocking the bootloader, and you cant install a custom kernel without fastboot. You need to unlock it.
thanks for your reply.
OK so fastboot is needed to flash custom kernel. got that. But even though it says "Bootloader Unlock Enabled:No" I am still able to unlock it and enable fastboot correct?
Thanks
Yes, you have to use a 3rd party app. Cant remember the name, do some research. Its somewhere in the Development for our devices.
In this page http://androidflip.com/unlock-xperia-phones-bootloader-without-losing-drm-data-track-id-working/
says: If you see Bootloader Unlock Allowed: No that means bootloaders are already unlocked
What? No dude... When it says NO it means the bootloader is carrier locked...
Sent from my ST17i using XDA App
pepi74 said:
In this page http://androidflip.com/unlock-xperia-phones-bootloader-without-losing-drm-data-track-id-working/
says: If you see Bootloader Unlock Allowed: No that means bootloaders are already unlocked
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This is what made me ask the question. But after looking on here http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/instructions
it says "2.In your phone, tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue with the next step. If it says No, or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked."
which made me suspect that I may not be able to unlock it whatsoever
have you bought your phone through carrier? its on contract? if yes, then sorry you cant unlock its bootloader
YES YOU CAN! But you have to pay... Or i think its for free now. Stop talking without doing some basic research first.
http://support.setool.net/showthread.php?3-UPDATES-AND-NEWS&p=75351#post75351
There. You can unlock your device by paying. THIS IS NOT AN ADVERTISMENT IT IS SIMPLY TO STOP THESE DAMN POSTS REGARDING BOOTLOADER UNLOCKING.
dumraden said:
YES YOU CAN! But you have to pay... Or i think its for free now. Stop talking without doing some basic research first.
http://support.setool.net/showthread.php?3-UPDATES-AND-NEWS&p=75351#post75351
There. You can unlock your device by paying. THIS IS NOT AN ADVERTISMENT IT IS SIMPLY TO STOP THESE DAMN POSTS REGARDING BOOTLOADER UNLOCKING.
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why are you yelling at us? keep respect, i was assuming that he knows about carrier unlocking.
I am not yelling at you. I am just sick and tired of hearing this crap about Unlocked Bootloader: No and how to solve it.
Hello everyone.
I had posted this in the Z forum, not realizing there was a Z Ultra forum. So I will just quote my previous post and add some info at the end:
Hello guys. New guy here with an Xperia Z Ultra phone.
I'm trying to load the Paranoid Android custom ROM.
Had a couple of questions:
1. I went thru Sony's instructions to unlock the bootloader. When I ran the fastboot -i 0x0fce oem unlock (e-mail code), the first error message I got was "FAILED - Remote - Command did not succeed". So I tried the exact command again, and then I got "FAILED - Remote: The device is already rooted".
I have searched high and low, and cannot seem to find any way to verify that the bootloader is now in fact unlocked.
2. Reading the instruction on how to install CWM/TWRP recovery menus, Every single list of instructions includes the following "This tutorial is only for Sony Xperia Z Ultra with 510 and 493 LTE firmware. Do not use it for any other carriers or variants"
Again, I have searched high and low to find a way to confirm what firmware version I have. All I know is I have the C6806 model, with the build number: 14.2.A.0.290
So can someone please help out a very confused guy here? I don't want to brick my phone by accident
So far it's still working ok
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So far, after doing some major searching, I seem to have found that I currently have "290" Firmware, and that this Firmware is currently NOT able to be rooted. Is this correct?
Also, I still have not found a way to verify wether the boot loader actually did unlock or not. From what I have been able to read, it seems that if a proper boot loader was in fact, unlocked, it would have wiped all the data on my phone along with the SD card data.
So far, it seems everything on my phone is intact. So does this mean the boot loader unlock command failed for me? If so, why did I get the reply "this device is already rooted?"
I can't believe how difficult it is to root a damn Android phone! Jailbreaking an Apple device is 10 times easier!
First of all, it's usually pretty easy to root Android devices. In most cases it's only a simple click, but sony has done a good(?) job at fixing exploits, so it does it much harder for us.
Second, you can check if your bootloader is locked or unlocked by opening the dialer and insert *#*#7378423#*#*, go to "Service Info" and then "Configuration". If your bootloader is unlocked, it should say "Rooting status: Bootloader unlocked: Yes". It's easier to use Flashtool to unlock the bootloader if you're having issues using a terminal.
You'll find the rest here (including bootloader unlocking). If you need some help, ask in that thread.
If you aren't boot loader unlocked then "BACKUP TA PARTITION" from My Lord's guide @LordManhattan
Just incase you need to re-lock it for service
LordManhattan said:
First of all, it's usually pretty easy to root Android devices. In most cases it's only a simple click, but sony has done a good(?) job at fixing exploits, so it does it much harder for us.
Second, you can check if your bootloader is locked or unlocked by opening the dialer and insert *#*#7378423#*#*, go to "Service Info" and then "Configuration". If your bootloader is unlocked, it should say "Rooting status: Bootloader unlocked: Yes". It's easier to use Flashtool to unlock the bootloader if you're having issues using a terminal.
You'll find the rest here (including bootloader unlocking). If you need some help, ask in that thread.
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First of all it' pretty damn complicated and unrewarding to root a Sony device. Not all android but Sony definately. We checked, bootloader is unlockable. We unlocked and relocked bootloader prevoiusly because there is no robust, easy-to-install ROM for ZU. But time to time we try to root it.
Now, the question is the same: what should we do to re-unlock the bootloader if anything is OK, but flashtool says "Command did not succeed" for the first time and "Device is already rooted" for subsequent times at unlocking?
Please write some advice about the question, not about TA backup and your success. Thx!
Champdor said:
First of all it' pretty damn complicated and unrewarding to root a Sony device. Not all android but Sony definately. We checked, bootloader is unlockable. We unlocked and relocked bootloader prevoiusly because there is no robust, easy-to-install ROM for ZU. But time to time we try to root it.
Now, the question is the same: what should we do to re-unlock the bootloader if anything is OK, but flashtool says "Command did not succeed" for the first time and "Device is already rooted" for subsequent times at unlocking?
Please write some advice about the question, not about TA backup and your success. Thx!
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Oh, are we demanding help now?
Bootloader unlocking is a straight forward process. I've had a couple of strange errors in Flashtool while trying to unlock the bootloader, but just close Flashtool and try again. Also be sure to be on the latest version of Flashtool.
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Oh, are we demanding help now?
Bootloader unlocking is a straight forward process. I've had a couple of strange errors in Flashtool while trying to unlock the bootloader, but just close Flashtool and try again. Also be sure to be on the latest version of Flashtool.
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No sir, not at all. I wrote please, no demanding. Well yes, I'm a bit picky because there were no answer and I usually find some on XDA. Besides I used custom roms on Samsung devices for years (SGS2, SGN, SGN2) and I was disapponted when I bought my XZU that there are very few roms and I couldn't use them (I managed with very hard work to go back to stock in 9 hours after unsuccesful flashing).
So there is some basic problem every time. Like trying to root but cannot re-unlock because of some mysterious errors with no solutions.
Enough of my problems, your answer is much appreciated, will try to re-unlock some time. Thx!
Champdor
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No sir, not at all. I wrote please, no demanding. Well yes, I'm a bit picky because there were no answer and I usually find some on XDA. Besides I used custom roms on Samsung devices for years (SGS2, SGN, SGN2) and I was disapponted when I bought my XZU that there are very few roms and I couldn't use them (I managed with very hard work to go back to stock in 9 hours after unsuccesful flashing).
So there is some basic problem every time. Like trying to root but cannot re-unlock because of some mysterious errors with no solutions.
Enough of my problems, your answer is much appreciated, will try to re-unlock some time. Thx!
Champdor
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Oh, i get that. I came from Samsung myself, and this is my first Sony device ever, so I've had some issues myself. I've gotten the same error message(s) as you before, and i think i restarted Flashtool and rebooted my Ultra and it was back to normal again - i think, but it "fixed itself" after trying a couple of times, so don't give up. It's also important to always be on the latest version of Flashtool.
It would also help us if you could tell us what you're trying to achieve, so you don't end up spending 9 hours on something that takes 5 minutes
@Champdor
From what I can make out you have never managed root your phone or back up the TA. If the latter is true then there is very little point in relocking the bootloader.
Yes the process is a little harder than Samsung, but the last device I rooted was a ZTE, and that was even harder to root and flash from what I can remember (yes this is my first Sony device as well, and I will buy another...)
Take you time and read the stickies that we have written and all should go well. Don't be afraid to ask (intelligent) questions if you get stuck, and read some more
HELP!
i am in same situation as OP
in past, i unlocked the bootloader then i relocked.
now I like to re-unlock. but I get same errors (i.e. 'command did not suceed' or 'device is already rooted')
i check service menu and it says 'bootloader unlock allowed: yes' meaning its not unlocked yet.
i use latest flashtool and try to unlock but i get error
can any expert help!?
thanks for your help
corrado85 said:
HELP!
i am in same situation as OP
in past, i unlocked the bootloader then i relocked.
now I like to re-unlock. but I get same errors (i.e. 'command did not suceed' or 'device is already rooted')
i check service menu and it says 'bootloader unlock allowed: yes' meaning its not unlocked yet.
i use latest flashtool and try to unlock but i get error
can any expert help!?
thanks for your help
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I have not had this error so have not tested this, but what happens if you flash a full FTF and wipe everything then try to unlock the BL?
And remember that you can take a backup of the unlocked BL (re member to name it as such) and just flash that to unlock again. Doing it this way you don't get the format that happens when using the unlock code.
I followed this post to downgrade, root, i use Backup TA v9.10 to backup DRM Keys, use Flashtool 0.9.14.0 to unlock Bootloader, then to flash other Rom's (stock and customs), came back to Stock Rom .681, relock the Bootloader with Flastool 0.9.15.0 flashed the last .757 and unlock the Bootloader again with no kind of problems using Flashtool 0.9.15.0....
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I have not had this error so have not tested this, but what happens if you flash a full FTF and wipe everything then try to unlock the BL?
And remember that you can take a backup of the unlocked BL (re member to name it as such) and just flash that to unlock again. Doing it this way you don't get the format that happens when using the unlock code.
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I just flashed C6802 .757 FW using flashtool, and i get same issue
is there a tutorial about backup of the unlocked BL? assuming you meant I have to have own device backup..
this is so confusing at the end :crying:
corrado85 said:
I just flashed C6802 .757 FW using flashtool, and i get same issue
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I dont know what else to suggest other than rebooting every thing and reinstalling all the drivers
is there a tutorial about backup of the unlocked BL? assuming you meant I have to have own device backup..
this is so confusing at the end :crying:
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You just back it up as you would for a locked BL. Just remember to make sure you name them well so you know which is the locked one and the unlocked one.
NEVER use a TA backup from another phone, you WILL HARD BRICK IT
Lc1975 said:
I followed this post to downgrade, root, i use Backup TA v9.10 to backup DRM Keys, use Flashtool 0.9.14.0 to unlock Bootloader, then to flash other Rom's (stock and customs), came back to Stock Rom .681, relock the Bootloader with Flastool 0.9.15.0 flashed the last .757 and unlock the Bootloader again with no kind of problems using Flashtool 0.9.15.0....
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problem is i get message 'device already rooted' when i enter my bootloader key using flashtool as well
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blueether said:
I dont know what else to suggest other than rebooting every thing and reinstalling all the drivers
You just back it up as you would for a locked BL. Just remember to make sure you name them well so you know which is the locked one and the unlocked one.
NEVER use a TA backup from another phone, you WILL HARD BRICK IT
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ahh ok, in that case, i do not have a backed up unlocked bootloader rom
corrado85 said:
problem is i get message 'device already rooted' when i enter my bootloader key using flashtool as well
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ahh ok, in that case, i do not have a backed up unlocked bootloader rom
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Did you tried:
*#*#SERVICE#*#*
and confirm that the Bootloader is unlock?
Lc1975 said:
Did you tried:
*#*#SERVICE#*#*
and confirm that the Bootloader is unlock?
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It states
Rooting status
Bootloader unlocked allowed:Yes
corrado85 said:
It states
Rooting status
Bootloader unlocked allowed:Yes
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When you try to unlock the Bootloader.. What button or icon do you click?
The one who has the padlock or BLU?
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When you try to unlock the Bootloader.. What button or icon do you click?
The one who has the padlock or BLU?
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I choose which states 'BLU'
actually I do get the option to click on padlock but i dont know what to do there
corrado85 said:
I choose which states 'BLU'
actually I do get the option to click on padlock but i dont know what to do there
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The padlock is to root the device..
Sorry but i can't help you much more then this... I don't have much knowledge to go foward...
Try to start from scratch..
Downgrade...
Root...
Try to unlock the Bootloader
And update to the latest...
root didnt work
Hello , i want to root my phone z ultra 6833 .757 i watch this video youtube . com/watch?v=uFSeSe8gQOY
i unlock bootloader after this install 757.img by flashtool so i can open recovery but after this i didnt find the same file he run i try run supersu.zip but the phone havent rooted plz what the problem
Well I've searched 9 different times and this has not come up, although surely this hadn't been agreed before so I'm probably using the wing keywords:
I want to take my phone to the '3' site for a warranty repair. I need to unroot my phone, but I've been reading on here things about TA partition, DRM, warranty codes, locking boot loader back to stock, and some 'magic number' that needs to be resest to zero. the 'unroot' guides I have read do not touch on these.
I have no TA backup, magic number or anything else, just a rooted unlocked phone flashed with GPE 4.4
Anyone have a link to the definitive guide please
Thanks
I have no TA backup, magic number or anything else, just a rooted unlocked phone flashed with GPE 4.4
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You're screwed..
Tweetytek said:
Well I've searched 9 different times and this has not come up, although surely this hadn't been agreed before so I'm probably using the wing keywords:
I want to take my phone to the '3' site for a warranty repair. I need to unroot my phone, but I've been reading on here things about TA partition, DRM, warranty codes, locking boot loader back to stock, and some 'magic number' that needs to be resest to zero. the 'unroot' guides I have read do not touch on these.
I have no TA backup, magic number or anything else, just a rooted unlocked phone flashed with GPE 4.4
Anyone have a link to the definitive guide please
Thanks
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Do you happen to have a Nandroid backup that was made before your bootloader was unlocked?
adfurgerson said:
Do you happen to have a Nandroid backup that was made before your bootloader was unlocked?
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If I did I wouldnt be here.
Tweetytek said:
If I did I wouldnt be here.
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all you can do is lock the BL and flash your region's FTF and hope for the best
blueether said:
all you can do is lock the BL and flash your region's FTF and hope for the best
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I have the same issue.
I bought a used Z Ultra on line. I have no TA backup. On service menu=>configuration showed: "Rooting Status: Unlocked Bootloader: Yes". Had my phone's bootloader been unlocked? If yes, how do I re-lock it?
m0lek said:
I have the same issue.
I bought a used Z Ultra on line. I have no TA backup. On service menu=>configuration showed: "Rooting Status: Unlocked Bootloader: Yes". Had my phone's bootloader been unlocked? If yes, how do I re-lock it?
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You can lock it with flashtool, but you wont have the DRM keys if they check
@blueether. Thank you for quick reply.
So my phone's bootloader had been unlocked, right? How to check to see if some features of the TA still in the phone? I still see x-Reality for mobile available under Display menu.
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In flashtool I see a file X-10_V1_BLRlock. Can I use this file to re-lock my Z Ultra's bootloader?
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@blueether. Thank you for quick reply.
So my phone's bootloader had been unlocked, right? How to check to see if some features of the TA still in the phone? I still see x-Reality for mobile available under Display menu.
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In flashtool I see a file X-10_V1_BLRlock. Can I use this file to re-lock my Z Ultra's bootloader?
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I'm not at a pc with flashtool on it at the moment, but if I remember correctly you can just do it with the padlock icon at the top left
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I'm not at a pc with flashtool on it at the moment, but if I remember correctly you can just do it with the padlock icon at the top left
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On service menu=>configuration showed: "Rooting Status: Unlocked Bootloader: Yes". Does this message confirm my Z Ultra boolloader had been ulocked?
m0lek said:
On service menu=>configuration showed: "Rooting Status: Unlocked Bootloader: Yes". Does this message confirm my Z Ultra boolloader had been ulocked?
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I would say yes it is unlocked, mine says same and it is unlocked. If yours were still locked it would say "allowed " rather than "yes" for bootloader unlock.
m0lek said:
On service menu=>configuration showed: "Rooting Status: Unlocked Bootloader: Yes". Does this message confirm my Z Ultra boolloader had been ulocked?
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yes
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yes
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@blueether, @adfurgerson. Thank you both for replying.
m0lek said:
I have the same issue.
I bought a used Z Ultra on line. I have no TA backup. On service menu=>configuration showed: "Rooting Status: Unlocked Bootloader: Yes". Had my phone's bootloader been unlocked? If yes, how do I re-lock it?
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this does not mean ur bootloader is UNLOCKED! it means you can unlock the bootloader of your phone, if it says no, that means
you cant unlock it. to make the story short, u still need to perform the unlocking procedure of your phone.
if you didnt do that, u are safe because ur bootloader is still locked!
i was once a victim of this all i thought my bootloader is unlocked since the configuration showed "yes"
I flash a custom rom and boom my phone is DEAD!!!
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this does not mean ur bootloader is UNLOCKED! it means you can unlock the bootloader of your phone, if it says no, that means
you cant unlock it. to make the story short, u still need to perform the unlocking procedure of your phone.
if you didnt do that, u are safe because ur bootloader is still locked!
i was once a victim of this all i thought my bootloader is unlocked since the configuration showed "yes"
I flash a custom rom and boom my phone is DEAD!!!
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This is not correct, if it says "allowed :yes" or "allowed :no" it is locked. If it says "yes" without including allowed it is unlocked.
In the interest of not opening another thread - say I had my TA partition. What would be the process of restoring the phone? Flash rom, flash TA, lock bootloader, reboot?
NSD said:
In the interest of not opening another thread - say I had my TA partition. What would be the process of restoring the phone? Flash rom, flash TA, lock bootloader, reboot?
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Restoring the TA backup should relock the bootloader in the process, sorry that is about all I can contribute.
NSD said:
In the interest of not opening another thread - say I had my TA partition. What would be the process of restoring the phone? Flash rom, flash TA, lock bootloader, reboot?
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While the phone is rooted:
Use TA backup to restore TA, this should relock the bootloader
Flash Regional FTF for your model
????
Profit
hello.
I need unlock bootloader but I read that after unlock fingerprint scanner won't works.
Is it true?
If I will unlock and after I lock it again Scanner will solve?
official method for unlocking bootloader is zero risk and unofficial method there is some risk for your device
pumpkins12 said:
official method for unlocking bootloader is zero risk and unofficial method there is some risk for your device
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I have permission from MIUI,This means that risk is 0?
Before Unlock will I have to turn on oem unlock from developer settings?
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I have permission from MIUI,This means that risk is 0?
Before Unlock will I have to turn on oem unlock from developer settings?
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no need to set on oem unlock...just follow the steps from unlocking tool sofware. good luck
pumpkins12 said:
no need to set on oem unlock...just follow the steps from unlocking tool sofware. good luck
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Okay thank you.
do you can help me on my post about kernel?
thread: "ask any question"
CONTROLLER2 said:
I have permission from MIUI,This means that risk is 0?
Before Unlock will I have to turn on oem unlock from developer settings?
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its advised to do so...
if it turned on no harm will be caused
u need unlock my bootloader to get to root
Is this a question, or a confirmation, bro?
twocool said:
u need unlock my bootloader to get to root
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LinhBT said:
Is this a question, or a confirmation, bro?
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Or a request? Hard to tell...
twocool said:
u need unlock my bootloader to get to root
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Confusing thread, but please read the existing threads on this topic as there are a few.
You need to SIM unlock the phone before you can unlock its bootloader.
If you have the T-Mobile variant, check this thread to see if they can SIM unlock your phone:
[CLOSED][T-Mobile USA] Free SIM Unlocking Service - [OnePlus/Samsung/Google/LG/Moto]
Hello XDA, I am back at it again with the free T-Mobile network unlocks. Yep, you heard that right... 100% FREE. This service will allow you to go into your Settings and perform a network unlock. I've been doing this for over 3 years now with...
forum.xda-developers.com
Run the adb "debloater" script here if you have a T-Mobile device:
Found a chink in the armor... Just enabled OEM unlocking after 11 update...
I haven't got a lot of time to get this out before heading out on a job, so here's the nitty gritty. A few days ago I flashed over "OnePlus_Nord_N10_5G_Metro_by_T-Mobile_OxygenOS_10.5.8" to get a clean start. I then allowed 10.5.14 to install...
forum.xda-developers.com
No need to reboot, once you finish that, going into Developer options should allow you to set OEM Unlocking to whatever you want. Easy peasy.
If it is from T-Mobile, you'll need to go into bootloader to get the serial, unlock code, and IMEI to submit a ticket to Oneplus for an Unlock Token and then wait a week to get it.
You can skip all of that if it's direct from OnePlus - just toggle OEM unlocking in developer options then go into bootloader mode and 'fastboot oem unlock'.