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Hi all,
I've spent a rather frustrating week or so in the throes of searching Google and XDA to figure out how to get my brand new RS988 upgraded to the 21c software version on Nougat. Here's what I've done so far:
-Check for OTA updates using the OS. No dice...it went from 11a to 11c and will not find any further updates.
-Use LG Bridge to try to update the software. No dice. The software tries to get the current OS version and then says "cannot find operating system version" and won't contact home base to get the new files.
-Reboot into boot loader to install TWRP. No dice...the phone will not reboot into the boot loader for some reason. I've tried using both the ADB method of "adb reboot bootloader" and "adb reboot-bootloader", but both just have it reboot into the full OS. I've also tried powering on the phone while holding the volume down button, to no avail.
-All root and TWRP methods, and even getting the official bootloader unlock require booting into the boot loader
The one thing I *have* been able to get to work was re-flashing a KDZ of the RS98811c software from autoprime's linked repository.
As best as I can tell, I am stuck. Without being able to install TWRP via the boot loader I don't know how to update the software. Please help me figure this out!
Edit: additional device info added
Android version: 6.0.1, 2016-07-01 security patch
Baseband version: MPSS.TH.2.0.c1.4-00010-M8996FAAAANAZM-1.43591.5
Kernel: 3.18.20
Build: MMB29M
Configuration: F15.LGE.RS988.0
Software version: RS98811c
Security software: MDF v2.0 Release 1
Thanks!
Use lg up
It's possible that you have the RS988.BPT version (Brightpoint), which only got updated to 11h, I believe. I sent in a RS988.USA version, and they swapped for a new BPT motherboard. I've since sent it back yet again to get that resolved.
It appears to be a Tracfone Wireless version, according to the box, at least. It was supposed to be new, not refurb, so fingers crossed that's all good as well. Even if it was the Brightpoint version, wouldn't that have been fixed when I flashed the USA stock ROM?
I also don't see how to use LG UP to reboot into boot loader mode. It only shows me the phone, with nothing clickable, and a selection of 4 processes: refurbish, upgrade, phonesetting, and FOTA upgrade. Not wanting to mess up my phone, I am trying to be cautious about just trying either of the latter two options. Especially without a file there. Thoughts?
You did unlock the bootloader am I correct?
Matthew_Jay said:
You did unlock the bootloader am I correct?
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Nope. I can't get into the bootloader (unless I've totally missed a method to do that). Even the instructions on LG's website pre-suppose that you can enter the bootloader. Step 9 on their bootloader unlock instructions say:
9. Enter your phone’s unique Device ID. You can view the Device ID by connecting your phone to the PC using a USB cable and entering "adb reboot bootloader" in DOS command window of the folder you created in previous step (for example: C:\tools). Your phone will reboot into the fastboot mode. Enter "fastboot oem device-id" in DOS command window.
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Unfortunately, issuing that command simply reboots the phone without a bootloader in sight. Any commands issued by fastboot after the "adb reboot bootloader" command just sit there saying "waiting for device". I think if I could get this far, the excellent instructions elsewhere on these forums would have me sorted the rest of the way, since then I could use TWRP to flash a more recent OS version. Thus far, it's only LG UP which works, which also requires a .KDZ file, but I can't find one for any version > 11c.
One further edit - I re-read autoprime's instructions and was at least able to get the phone to boot into recovery mode. (I can't tell whether the grey or white highlight is the "active" selection, so I haven't tried selecting one since I'd rather not wipe my device unnecessarily.) But in that mode it won't connect to my Win10 machine for adb or fastboot to do anything. Still can't get it into fastboot mode using "adb reboot bootloader". What am I missing? Feel free to be super-basic, since it's probably something of that sort.
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One further edit - I re-read autoprime's instructions and was at least able to get the phone to boot into recovery mode. (I can't tell whether the grey or white highlight is the "active" selection, so I haven't tried selecting one since I'd rather not wipe my device unnecessarily.) But in that mode it won't connect to my Win10 machine for adb or fastboot to do anything. Still can't get it into fastboot mode using "adb reboot bootloader". What am I missing? Feel free to be super-basic, since it's probably something of that sort.
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Simple answer is "You can't". I am in the same boat, stuck on 11c with no OTAs in sight. The ability to boot into the bootloader wasn't added until a later version (11h, I think?) So until/unless LG releases a KDZ of one of the later versions, you (and I) are out of luck.
Further futile time spent with LG revealed one more issue: the phone apparently was originally for Tracfone. (Never mind that I bought something specified as RS988.AUSATN and not as RS988.ATFNTN.) LG claims they have no say in the operating system or updates (even before they determined it was Tracfone) and now Tracfone says LG is solely responsible for the OS.
What is going on with these jokers?
AdamDG said:
Further futile time spent with LG revealed one more issue: the phone apparently was originally for Tracfone. (Never mind that I bought something specified as RS988.AUSATN and not as RS988.ATFNTN.) LG claims they have no say in the operating system or updates (even before they determined it was Tracfone) and now Tracfone says LG is solely responsible for the OS.
What is going on with these jokers?
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Hey AdamDG, were you able to solve your issue? I am stuck with the same situation and asinine LG folks won't help me out because Total Wireless/Tracfone are supposed to take care of the matter. But the latter are not responsible for software updates because they are MVNOs and don't (need to) care.
Truly jokers, but more importantly, taking customers for a s(laughter) ride!
As in the title, I have an, Alcatel Tcl Lx A502dl, Android phone, originally purchased from Walmart with a Trackfone Sim card (Now there is no sim card insterted).
I have spent all day, up until now, figuring out how to link abd and fastboot to the phone using USB debugging, and I have been successful this far. I had downloaded latest "platform-tools_r29.0.1-windows" from here on XDA, and I downloaded latest "fatsboot" from "HighonAndroid.com", for a quicker experience, without wasting time and effort on Java downloads. In addition to all this, I let the computer search the network for updating driver software, for my Alcatel phone. I also downloaded "UniversalAdbDriverSetup", from the former link, @highonandroid.com.
I linked both file pathways for corresponding "Fastboot", and "platform-tools", into the environment variables, under the term: "Path", yes, using a ";" with no spaces to add the new pathways.
I had success linking my phone onto the "abd" program, the phone is listed under "abd devices" command. I could not seem to get a listing of my phone serial number, under the "fastboot devices" command?
I have tried to get "platform-tools" to put the phone into "fastboot/bootloader" mode, but the phone simply reboots, back to the lockscreen. I have also tried on "Fastboot", to "fastboot reboot bootloader", and my Alcatel again reboots to the lockscreen. All the while, I activated the OEM unlocking switch/setting in the "developer options" of my phone, from the beginning, before I ever gave any commands?
Why won't my Alcatel phone reboot into the "fastboot/bootloader" screen, where I could command "fastboot oem unlock"? Why does my phone respond to both programs, yet still she loads the lockscreen?
I am new to all this, not really a tech savvy individual, just wanted a liberated operating system for my line of work...
I need bootloader unlocked in order to root my device via computer, correct?
I can not check to see if my bootloader is unlocked, not by abd tools, or by numerical code in my "dialer app". The app crashes, and any time I attempt the "fastboot oem device-info" command, no device is listed, only a <looking for a device> prompt of sorts appears. I have been told this may be because, the drivers were not installed properly, or the device was not properly connected under some other issue, and I can try to fix this error by reinstalling drivers... what would the issue be?
I need help, and I would appreciate some guidance on rooting my Android, as there are not any threads in the forum, on this model of Alcatel, that I am aware of?
I am doing all of this on a Windows 7 computer, in a Library, just so you all know. I ask for administrative approval for most things.
Thank you.
tcl trackfone
Hello i was wondering if you ever got your phone rooted?
me to i have that problem on my tcl lx
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Temporary mtk- root. Use init.d for always root
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Temporary mtk- root. Use init.d for always root
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I can't possibly express how much I would love for you to elaborate on the 'use init.d for always root' part. Anyone else who knows, please jump in. Start by pretending I am an idiot. Then stop pretending and explain it to me as if I were an adult who needs a full-time minder. First one to help me achieve "always root" on this terrible, wretched, little excuse for an electronic device gets my undying gratitude and um, maybe some Google Play money? I am open to ideas here on that score. To reiterate, need help rooting my Tracfone TCL LX A502DL that has a castrated recovery (seriously, you can't flash anything from adb, the option is flat-out missing) and apparently no fastboot access AT ALL. I could do another seriously in parentheses, but you need to take my word for it w/o a bunch of examples. The bright spot is the vulnerability the device has to the mtk-su exploit. Get a # in like no time at all. Time elapsed from executing the file to getting the prompt is too short for my flesh computer to register (unless you -v, then about 1.5 seconds.) So how do I turn a root prompt into full root?
I can't possibly express how much I would love for you to elaborate....
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WHAT HE SAID
+1
X2
etc
Thank you, H
Did he get that?
So did he earn that Google Play Store money or was he just full of it?
Just bumping this thread in case anyone has ideas for me. Seems like Alcatel has bootloader mode hidden on some phones. Here's my story: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=81780645#post81780645
BTW - I am using mtk-su and have root and Magisk via init.d scripts, but still can't touch /system or flash recovery because of
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/dev/block/dm-0' is read-only
which won't change unti bl unlocked...
I never did get her to root. Alas she is a broken phone now RIP. Sorry for the disappointments. But I move on more hopeful. ?
As posted by Viva La Android in another thread about the tcl a501dl:
The TCL A1 (A501DL) cannot be bootloader unlocked. Although the OEM Unlocking option can be enabled in the Developer Options menu, fastboot mode has been made inaccessible by TCL. Because the bootloader cannot be unlocked, it simply is not possible to flash a custom recovery or a patched boot image for systemless root support. System-wide root is not possible due to TCL's secure boot chain configuration and dm-verity. Until an exploit is found to bootloader unlock this device, rooting is not possible.
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levone1 said:
Just bumping this thread in case anyone has ideas for me. Seems like Alcatel has bootloader mode hidden on some phones. Here's my story: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=81780645#post81780645
BTW - I am using mtk-su and have root and Magisk via init.d scripts, but still can't touch /system or flash recovery because of
Code:
/dev/block/dm-0' is read-only
which won't change unti bl unlocked...
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I have tried everything, and can't even get temporary root on my A502DL. How did you do this, if you don't mind? Thanks!
fliproc said:
I have tried everything, and can't even get temporary root on my A502DL. How did you do this, if you don't mind? Thanks!
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Sorry, I honestly don't remember now - I just happened to have tje phone for a short time at that moment, so I was messing around with it... I remember there was nothimg special about it. I jist followed the instructions from the mtk-root thread and it worked.
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Braadleyah said:
As in the title, I have an, Alcatel Tcl Lx A502dl, Android phone, originally purchased from Walmart with a Trackfone Sim card (Now there is no sim card insterted).
I have spent all day, up until now, figuring out how to link abd and fastboot to the phone using USB debugging, and I have been successful this far. I had downloaded latest "platform-tools_r29.0.1-windows" from here on XDA, and I downloaded latest "fatsboot" from "HighonAndroid.com", for a quicker experience, without wasting time and effort on Java downloads. In addition to all this, I let the computer search the network for updating driver software, for my Alcatel phone. I also downloaded "UniversalAdbDriverSetup", from the former link, @highonandroid.com.
I linked both file pathways for corresponding "Fastboot", and "platform-tools", into the environment variables, under the term: "Path", yes, using a ";" with no spaces to add the new pathways.
I had success linking my phone onto the "abd" program, the phone is listed under "abd devices" command. I could not seem to get a listing of my phone serial number, under the "fastboot devices" command?
I have tried to get "platform-tools" to put the phone into "fastboot/bootloader" mode, but the phone simply reboots, back to the lockscreen. I have also tried on "Fastboot", to "fastboot reboot bootloader", and my Alcatel again reboots to the lockscreen. All the while, I activated the OEM unlocking switch/setting in the "developer options" of my phone, from the beginning, before I ever gave any commands?
Why won't my Alcatel phone reboot into the "fastboot/bootloader" screen, where I could command "fastboot oem unlock"? Why does my phone respond to both programs, yet still she loads the lockscreen?
I am new to all this, not really a tech savvy individual, just wanted a liberated operating system for my line of work...
I need bootloader unlocked in order to root my device via computer, correct?
I can not check to see if my bootloader is unlocked, not by abd tools, or by numerical code in my "dialer app". The app crashes, and any time I attempt the "fastboot oem device-info" command, no device is listed, only a <looking for a device> prompt of sorts appears. I have been told this may be because, the drivers were not installed properly, or the device was not properly connected under some other issue, and I can try to fix this error by reinstalling drivers... what would the issue be?
I need help, and I would appreciate some guidance on rooting my Android, as there are not any threads in the forum, on this model of Alcatel, that I am aware of?
I am doing all of this on a Windows 7 computer, in a Library, just so you all know. I ask for administrative approval for most things.
Thank you.
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I have heard elsewhere that it's not possible to unlock the bootloader of a Tracfone. Sorry. But at least we know why Tracfones are sold for so cheap lol
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I have heard elsewhere that it's not possible to unlock the bootloader of a Tracfone. Sorry. But at least we know why Tracfones are sold for so cheap lol
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unlock bootloader and root with https://github.com/bkerler/mtkclient
This device cannot be rooted. To date, there has not been a single validated claim of a rooted TCL A509DL. The bootloader cannot be unlocked, preventing root, custom ROM installs,etc.
UPDATE: After hearing from some members regarding the Hydra Tool, and doing a little bit of research on the method, it appears that I was completely wrong on my.statement. Members here on XDA as well as Hovatek have confirmed that the A509DL bootloader can indeed be exploited with the Hydra Tool method, opening the door to systemless root with Magisk. Thanks guys for the info and guidance. I have one of these devices and look forward to unlocking & rooting soon. Thanks @PrivyetCyka for the info.
Yes it can .. it was extremely easy to do so also..i have a rooted one in my hand as we speak the only issue is I was stupid and tried to flash the magisk zip in twrp and it set off secureboot so in working on fixing that .. but .. if you just use MTKClient you can pull the entire firmware , magisk patch then reflash the boot.img using the same tool and you can even install twrp I have the entire firmware , twrp, and magisk patched boot imgs for the device saved ,. If someone knows how to disable secureboot I would really appreciate it
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This device cannot be rooted. To date, there has not been a single validated claim of a rooted TCL A509DL. The bootloader cannot be unlocked, preventing root, custom ROM installs,etc.
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I sure would like to give it a whirl, but I haven't had that phone in over a year
Anyway, I decided to stop buying devices made deliberately less functional by their manufacturers.
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Yes it can .. it was extremely easy to do so also..i have a rooted one in my hand as we speak the only issue is I was stupid and tried to flash the magisk zip in twrp and it set off secureboot so in working on fixing that .. but .. if you just use MTKClient you can pull the entire firmware , magisk patch then reflash the boot.img using the same tool and you can even install twrp I have the entire firmware , twrp, and magisk patched boot imgs for the device saved ,. If someone knows how to disable secureboot I would really appreciate it
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I stand corrected on my statement. I was incorrect. Out of curiosity, does the Hydra tool require the dongle in order to unlock the bootloader?
@PrivyetCyka send me the Magisk packed boot image and I will unpack it and disable secure boot. I can then pack it back up and link it to you. Are you referring to only secure boot or also AVB 2.0/dm-verity?
I didn't use hydra tool I used MTKClient from GitHub and did an entire system read back to have a backup then just renamed boot.bin to boot.img used magisk to patch it and then used the same MTKClient tool to reflash it... I have a twrp I made for it also but I don't know how functional it is as far as flashing things and backups , the only thing I tried to flash was the magisk zip just to see what would happen and that tripped the secureboot , I used the mediatek secureboot tool and it says it's disabled but it's still not booting past the secureboot fail screen.. when I get home I'll get the files and upload them tonight
Hello guys !
I recently bought an Archos Core 101 3G Ultra, with Android 9 Pie.
My objective was to install a GNU/Linux Debian threw the SDE bootloader.
I'm new to this game, but I'm quite persistent. Sadly, all the documentation I can find is largely outdated (Including here. ).
I spent a lot of hours searching, and learned a lot of thing, but I'm finally stuck, and need help.
Actually, everything is damned locked. I think the problem comes more from Archos firmware than Android itself.
I did activate developer settings in Android, checked usb-debugging, oem-unlock and reboot (several times), but it seems not passed to lower software layers.
Besides, when I reboot Android, he tells me he could'nt update settings.
When I go to recovery (Vol + & power), device is unauthorized for adb, and invisible to fastboot (Even after declaring udev rules on my desktop. ).
But if I boot Android, adb works, and if I send "adb reboot bootloader" command, I can see my device in fastboot opened this way.
But I can't execute anything : he always sends me "command unknow" error message.
So no "fastboot oem device-info", neither "fastboot oem unlock" or "fastboot oem unlock-go". I tried "adb root" but without success. When I do "abd shell", most folders are forbidden to me : no mv, no mkdir, not even ls.
I tried to follow several unlock/root tutorials, including the two ones we can find here for Archos gen 9 :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1542058
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653566
But for all the reasons detailed above, they are impossible to archieve (Can't push anything for example).
Anyway, when I do "fastboot getvar-all", I can see my bootloader is locked and protected.
Any idea ?
Days of searching, and one hour after finally deciding to ask question, situation evolves.
Well... seems was bad command : not "fastboot oem unlock", but "fastboot flashing unlock". Bootloader unlocked, Android wiped.
But I'll see next later : I'm frackin' tired, need gaming !
Well well well... unlocking boot loader did not change anything.
I can't install TWRP : no working release for my device.
I tried to play it hard with Magisk : no A/B but system root install. But they soon ask me to extract and modify my recovery partition.
Impossible : I don't have access to such folders.
Seems my device is too recent, or maybe not known enough so I can find stock images on Internet.
Well I'm stuck.
Any idea before I break the tablet into smal pieces on my desk (Or offer it to my mother : she will be satisfied with android... ) ?
To be more acurate (Even if I doubt it will change anything. ) : if anybody has an Archos Core 101 3G Ultra recovery stock IMG, I'd be grateful =D...
Hi All.
Yesterday I bought this thing and as with everything, I immediately attempted to begin rooting the damn thing.
Update: 6th of November 2021
I re-enabled Developer Options and OEM Unlocking became selectable. Don't know how.
NOTE #1: The Motorola Edge 20 Lite also is the Motorola Edge 20 Fusion
NOTE #2: This Motorola Edge 20 Fusion was bought in Australia with it Carrier Unlocked from JB HiFi (Tech shop)
So far I have been unsuccessful and as the 3rd of November 2021 am currently stuck at:
"Your device does not qualify for bootloader unlocking."
After 30 minutes of online chat with Motorola's support I ended up getting this response:
"Try to check if your device was listed here : https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/87215."
This info was already known to me
"You can reach-out some help at this site : Here's the link: https://forums.motorola.com/search?find=unlock+bootloader"
Yay. Great fun
The below steps are what I have tried so far
ROOT Attempt Steps
Enable Developer Options
Enable USB Debugging
Power off device
Power Button + Down Volume until startup
Volume Keys until "Recovery Mode"
Start
At "No Command" Hold Power and press the Up Volume
"Mount /System"
Enter FastBoot - This will restart once or twice
(On Windows) Open up cmd go to adb and fastboot installation folder
(On Windows) run "fastboot oem get_unlock_data" which should then "Wait for device"
Volume key to "Reboot to bootloader"
Eventually during the reboot it should provide you the oem unlock data
Follow the instructions here: https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-b
???
OEM Unlocking becomes selectable # NOTE: This became selectable on the 6th of November.
Profit
I am stuck at number 14 as for me it says "Your device does not qualify for bootloader unlocking" and chatting with support tells me to go speak to a Developer on Lenovo's forum, but I would rather be dealing with XDA Developers honestly.
I am putting this all here for future men to attempt to figure out. Hopefully with time we will get a solution.
P.S. Two other options that I have seen elsewhere as well:
Factory Reset your device after getting your Sim Card installed and it Online
The it stay online for a Week and then "OEM Unlocking"
1st didn't work and I doubt 2nd will fix it.
Cheers.
> Root Possibilities? - What has been tried and tested...
It is possible.
Here is hints.
I already have rooted my Edge 20 Fusion with the standard ROM version RRK31.Q3-19-54
See https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-unlocked-bootloader-non-twrp-method.4222583/
You have to install the USB driver for Motorola smartphone before using adb.exe and fastboot.exe execution.
And execute adb.exe devices or fastboot.exe devices and check the connection between Edge 20 fusion and PC.
If the command says "Wait for device", it is failure the connection.
In good connection case, then we can see a DEVICE NAME.
The USB driver is here, https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/prod_answer_detail/a_id/88481/
Maybe you get a little bit confuse because you can not find boot.img under "C:\ProgramData\LMSA\Download\RomFiles\".
In my case, I found boot.img file under "C:\ProgramData\RSA\Download\RomFiles\".
These paths are a little bit diffirent.
Patch boot.img by the Magisk on your Edge 20 fusion.
You have to unlock the bootloader before flashing patched boot.img file into your Edge 20 fusion.
Edge 20 fusion have boot_a and boot_b partitions.
Enjoy!
how did you unlock the bootloader? officially through the moto website or unofficially using a tool like mtkclient?
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how did you unlock the bootloader? officially through the moto website or unofficially using a tool like mtkclient?
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Hi
Let's go https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-unlocked-bootloader-non-twrp-method.4222583/
And click "Unlock the Bootloader".
Regards
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Hi
Let's go https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-unlocked-bootloader-non-twrp-method.4222583/
And click "Unlock the Bootloader".
Regards
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Came here lurking from DuckDuckGo. Sounds promising.
Only query I have is: would it be currently possible to unbrick the phone in case something goes wrong?
Unlock code and 72 hours wait for OEM unlock option to change from grey.. Worked great for me.
I googled RRKS31.Q3-19-97-3 and found a link to firmware on androidfilehost
Only extracted the boot.img to patch in magisk.
Flashed to boot_a and boot_b in fastboot. Job done
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Direct links to firmware
TakaSZK said:
Hi
Let's go https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-unlocked-bootloader-non-twrp-method.4222583/
And click "Unlock the Bootloader".
Regards
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I had re-installed latest ROM by the Rescue and Smart Assistant from a booting loop accident.
1 week ago, I had made my Edge 20 Fusion booting loop accident.
At that time, I had accidentally corrupted the file /system/build.prop file.
I was so paniced.
Fortunately my Edge 20 Fusion booted with the fastboot mode.
Then, I had rescued(re-installed) my Edge 20 Fusion by the Rescue and Smart Assistant.
the Rescue and Smart Assistant makes to install latest ROM.
I noticed that the quality of the camera has improved on ROM RRKS31.Q3_19_98.
I am so happy now ;-)
Maybe we can recover a Edge 20 Fusion with manually flashing ROM.
Please be careful, I have no experience or conviction for a manual recovering.
And you should get and memo two IMEI numbers(slot 1 and slot 2) before rooting your device.
Because the Rescue and Smart Assistant checks IMEI number for the identify a device when we try to rescue.
I didn't have IMEI, but I was able to rescue it.
How to boot with the fastboot mode.
Volume down button + Power button.
Enjoy rooted environment.
Hello everyone!
I recently had the pleasure(pain) of flashing my Ace Pro and I wanted to share the steps I took in doing so. This post will act a as guide/discussion area regarding flashing the Ace Pro(Chinese Release) into the OnePlus 10T 5G(Global Release).
Henceforth, I will refer to the OnePlus Ace Pro as Ace Pro, and the OnePlus 10T 5G as 10T.
A little bit of backstory:
I currently live in China and have no way of purchasing a device overseas and having it shipped in. Instead, I did a little bit of research and decided to purchase an Ace Pro and have a go at flashing it myself. As far as I can tell, the Ace Pro and 10T are identical hardware-wise and flashing between the 2 different market varients can be done with a little bit of effort and headache.
Before we go any further, let me link some useful articles and resources I've found along the way in order to successfully flash your own Ace Pro:
Fastboot Enhance, a powerful tool that will allow you to flash your device with your desired OS
ADB Platform Tools, a tool used to unlock your bootloader
OnePlus USB Drivers, an USB driver used to allow for your phone to communicate with your computer seamlessly(Even though not officially supported, the Ace Pro and 10T work with the 1.0 Release of the USB Drivers)
2415_11_C.22 Update, a stable release of Oxygen 13 that I personally recommend to be flashed on your 10T
Daxiaamu Tools and ROMs, a Chinese enthusiast that has developed his own tools to aid in unlocking, flashing and relocking of devices.
Disclaimer: I am not responsible for any damage that you may inflict upon your own device, proceed with caution and at your own risk! Back up all data before proceeding!!
We begin our journey by first unlocking the Ace Pro's bootloader, unlocking the bootloader is an essential step in flashing your device.
To do this, we need to first enable Developer Tools by going into: Settings > About Device > Version > And tapping the Build Number box until you have become a developer.
After this, navigate to Developer Options. If you cannot find this option, I recommend using the search bar at the top of the settings menu to find this option. Once you're in this menu, enable OEM Unlocking and USB Debugging. This allows for our computer to communicate with our Ace Pro.
Here I recommend installing your Oneplus USB Driver. This will allow your phone to communicate with your PC for the upcoming step.
After installing the drivers, plug your phone into your computer using either the USB cable that came in the box, or a reliable cable that you know will carry data.
Press on Transfer Files/Android Auto when prompted.
Allow for debugging on your device after plugging it into your computer with the prompt that shows up.
Once you are sure that both OEM Unlocking and USB debugging have been enabled, run your ADB Platform Tools by performing the following steps:
Unzip your ADB Platform Tools and have it placed in a memorable place(preferably the desktop)
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Holding Shift + Right Click in an empty space brings up this option menu. Click on Open PowerShell window here.
This brings up a Windows Powershell terminal that allows you to enter commands that will directly affect your Ace Pro.
Run the command
Code:
adb devices
This show bring up an entry with a mess of both numbers and characters. This shows you that both your computer and ADB tool recognizes your device and you can move forward.
Now we want to put the device into the bootloader by using:
Code:
adb reboot booloader
This will now run on your device putting it into the bootloader state.
Note: DO NOT UNPLUG YOUR DEVICE IN THIS STATE
After making sure that your device is in the bootloader, run the command:
Code:
fastboot flashing unlock
You will be presented with a prompt asking you if you are sure that you want to unlock your bootloader. Using the volume rocker as a selector and the power button as a confirmation button, highlight the UNLOCK THE BOOTLOADER option using the volume rocker and confirm it by pressing the power button.
Your Ace Pro's bootloader is now unlocked.
NOTE: YOUR DEVICE WILL BE FORMATTED ONCE YOU UNLOCK THE BOOTLOADER! ALL EXISTING DATA WILL BE LOST!
Once unlocking your bootloader, your phone will enter 'Orange State' where it lets you know that your device is untrusted due to its unlocked nature. Do not be alarmed by this.
Proceed by setting your phone up as normal and repeat the earlier step where you become a developer and enable USB Debugging.
This time, OEM unlocking will be enabled by default, this is due to the nature of your device being unlocked.
We now want to put our device into fastboot mode by using ADB. In the Powershell window, type:
Code:
adb reboot fastboot
This will once again change the state of your phone and put it in fastboot mode where 3 language options are available. Do not configure your phone in this state, we will come back to it later.
Now, run Fastboot Enhance as an administrator on your PC. The window should open up and you should be able to see your device with the device name being labeled as 'fastboot'.
Double click this option and another Window should show up.
Make sure that the status of the device is as follows:
Secure Boot: Disabled
Seamless Update: Yes
Current Slot: a
In Fastbootd: Yes
System Update Status: None
Once in this state, we want to click on the partitions tab above and search for 'cow' in the search bar. Results will pop up if you have used/updated your device in ColorOS. You want to highlight these results and press delete on the right hand side. Having them remain in your device will have the possibility of bricking your device when flashing the new OxygenOS ROM.
Once done deleting, return to the Basic Properties tab and press Flash Payload.bin. This will open a browser in where you need to find the zip file containing the ROM that you want to flash.
Find your payload.bin file and open.
Your device will now begin to flash, it took me around 10 minutes before the device was done flashing.
Once flashed, go to your phone and select your language of choice. For most of us, it will be English. This option can be selected like earlier, using the volume rocker as a selector and the power button as a confirmation switch.
Select the option to format your phone once again. Enter the pass code that is present on the screen and confirm the formatting procedure.
The device should still be in Orange State since we have not relocked our bootloader, instead we will now see the OxygenOS boot animation before proceeding to set up our device.
From this point onward, your device is now flashed with OxygenOS.
If you would like to relock your bootloader, read on.
The benefits of relocking your bootloader is that you will be able to receive OxygenOS updates as normal and be able to use NFC functions such as Google Wallet.
Once again, enable developer options and make sure that both OEM Unlocking and USB Debugging is enabled.
Open the ADB Powershell window mentioned before and make sure that your device is still recognized by using the command:
Code:
adb devices
Once your device shows up, put it back into the bootloader state by using the command:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Your phone will now enter the bootloader state once again.
We can now relock our bootloader by using the command:
Code:
fastboot flashing lock
This will prompt you to use your volume rocker and power button one more time. Select the option LOCK THE BOOTLOADER and press the power button to confirm. Your device will now format for the last time and load you into OxygenOS 13.
Note: I personally had an issue where after flashing and relocking the bootloader, my phone decided to bootloop(device stuck at OnePlus logo and keeps on turning on and off again), I solved this by holding the volume down and power button and setting it to restart. After loading into the operating system, I updated my device by using OTA updates and installing C4515_11_C.23. This allowed for my device to install the latest update and it seemed to have fixed the bootlooping problem for me.
Another method to fix the bootlooping issue after flashing your phone if you already have the latest update installed is to enable developer options after flashing and applying the same update using the local update feature.
To do this, enable developer options first, the instructions to do that were described earlier in this guide. Transfer the .bin file by drag and dropping your .bin file to a location on the device that you are familiar with. (Placing the .bin file in the downloads folder is a foolproof method)
From there onwards, you want to go into Settings > About Device > Tap on the blue OxygenOS banner > 3 dots menu in the top right corner > Local Install > Select your .bin file you used to flash the device with earlier. Your device should then update with said .bin file and the bootlooping issue should be solved.
Credit to thegreatn_ for this discovery.
Edit: Some of you may experience that your OEM unlocking is still enabled even after flashing your device and relocking your booloader. Remember earlier when your bootloader was in an unlocked state, the OEM unlocking option would be on by default and greyed out so that you could not turn it off which may present a security risk.
Rest assured that you can turn off OEM unlocking once your device has been relocked and everything will function as intended. YOUR DEVICE SHOULD NOT BE ROOTED IF YOU INTEND TO TURN THIS OFF! ONLY DO THIS WITH THE OFFICIAL FIRMWARE INSTALLED! Not having the official firmware installed and turning off OEM unlocking can brick your device!
Credit to Adly1991 for this information.
Please let me know if there's any questions you'd like to ask. This is my first time flashing and it may seem daunting at first, but I believe with a little bit of confidence, you too will be able to successfully flash your Ace Pro.
Good luck!
I'm 8T user , but thanks for sharing your experience and the information.
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I'm 8T user , but thanks for sharing your experience and the information.
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It was really hard for me to find a place where I could get all the information I needed about flashing my phone as a noob. If this post helps even just a single person I'd be over the moon. Thanks for the feedback!
Thanks so much. Followed the instructions and worked perfectly!
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Hello everyone!
I recently had the pleasure(pain) of flashing my Ace Pro and I wanted to share the steps I took in doing so. This post will act a as guide/discussion area regarding flashing the Ace Pro(Chinese Release) into the OnePlus 10T 5G(Global Release).
Henceforth, I will refer to the OnePlus Ace Pro as Ace Pro, and the OnePlus 10T 5G as 10T.
A little bit of backstory:
I currently live in China and have no way of purchasing a device overseas and having it shipped in. Instead, I did a little bit of research and decided to purchase an Ace Pro and have a go at flashing it myself. As far as I can tell, the Ace Pro and 10T are identical hardware-wise and flashing between the 2 different market varients can be done with a little bit of effort and headache.
Before we go any further, let me link some useful articles and resources I've found along the way in order to successfully flash your own Ace Pro:
Fastboot Enhance, a powerful tool that will allow you to flash your device with your desired OS
ADB Platform Tools, a tool used to unlock your bootloader
OnePlus USB Drivers, an USB driver used to allow for your phone to communicate with your computer seamlessly(Even though not officially supported, the Ace Pro and 10T work with the 1.0 Release of the USB Drivers)
2415_11_C.22 Update, a stable release of Oxygen 13 that I personally recommend to be flashed on your 10T
Daxiaamu Tools and ROMs, a Chinese enthusiast that has developed his own tools to aid in unlocking, flashing and relocking of devices.
Disclaimer: I am not responsible for any damage that you may inflict upon your own device, proceed with caution and at your own risk! Back up all data before proceeding!!
We begin our journey by first unlocking the Ace Pro's bootloader, unlocking the bootloader is an essential step in flashing your device.
To do this, we need to first enable Developer Tools by going into: Settings > About Device > Version > And tapping the Build Number box until you have become a developer.
After this, navigate to Developer Options. If you cannot find this option, I recommend using the search bar at the top of the settings menu to find this option. Once you're in this menu, enable OEM Unlocking and USB Debugging. This allows for our computer to communicate with our Ace Pro.
Here I recommend installing your Oneplus USB Driver. This will allow your phone to communicate with your PC for the upcoming step.
After installing the drivers, plug your phone into your computer using either the USB cable that came in the box, or a reliable cable that you know will carry data.
Press on Transfer Files/Android Auto when prompted.
Allow for debugging on your device after plugging it into your computer with the prompt that shows up.
Once you are sure that both OEM Unlocking and USB debugging have been enabled, run your ADB Platform Tools by performing the following steps:
Unzip your ADB Platform Tools and have it placed in a memorable place(preferably the desktop)
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Holding Shift + Right Click in an empty space brings up this option menu. Click on Open PowerShell window here.
This brings up a Windows Powershell terminal that allows you to enter commands that will directly affect your Ace Pro.
Run the command
Code:
adb devices
This show bring up an entry with a mess of both numbers and characters. This shows you that both your computer and ADB tool recognizes your device and you can move forward.
Now we want to put the device into the bootloader by using:
Code:
adb reboot booloader
This will now run on your device putting it into the bootloader state.
Note: DO NOT UNPLUG YOUR DEVICE IN THIS STATE
After making sure that your device is in the bootloader, run the command:
Code:
fastboot flashing unlock
You will be presented with a prompt asking you if you are sure that you want to unlock your bootloader. Using the volume rocker as a selector and the power button as a confirmation button, highlight the UNLOCK THE BOOTLOADER option using the volume rocker and confirm it by pressing the power button.
Your Ace Pro's bootloader is now unlocked.
NOTE: YOUR DEVICE WILL BE FORMATTED ONCE YOU UNLOCK THE BOOTLOADER! ALL EXISTING DATA WILL BE LOST!
Once unlocking your bootloader, your phone will enter 'Orange State' where it lets you know that your device is untrusted due to its unlocked nature. Do not be alarmed by this.
Proceed by setting your phone up as normal and repeat the earlier step where you become a developer and enable USB Debugging.
This time, OEM unlocking will be enabled by default, this is due to the nature of your device being unlocked.
We now want to put our device into fastboot mode by using ADB. In the Powershell window, type:
Code:
adb reboot fastboot
This will once again change the state of your phone and put it in fastboot mode where 3 language options are available. Do not configure your phone in this state, we will come back to it later.
Now, run Fastboot Enhance as an administrator on your PC. The window should open up and you should be able to see your device with the device name being labeled as 'fastboot'.
Double click this option and another Window should show up.
Make sure that the status of the device is as follows:
Secure Boot: Disabled
Seamless Update: Yes
Current Slot: a
In Fastbootd: Yes
System Update Status: None
Once in this state, we want to click on the partitions tab above and search for 'cow' in the search bar. Results will pop up if you have used/updated your device in ColorOS. You want to highlight these results and press delete on the right hand side. Having them remain in your device will have the possibility of bricking your device when flashing the new OxygenOS ROM.
Once done deleting, return to the Basic Properties tab and press Flash Payload.bin. This will open a browser in where you need to find the zip file containing the ROM that you want to flash.
Find your payload.bin file and open.
Your device will now begin to flash, it took me around 10 minutes before the device was done flashing.
Once flashed, go to your phone and select your language of choice. For most of us, it will be English. This option can be selected like earlier, using the volume rocker as a selector and the power button as a confirmation switch.
Select the option to format your phone once again. Enter the pass code that is present on the screen and confirm the formatting procedure.
The device should still be in Orange State since we have not relocked our bootloader, instead we will now see the OxygenOS boot animation before proceeding to set up our device.
From this point onward, your device is now flashed with OxygenOS.
If you would like to relock your bootloader, read on.
The benefits of relocking your bootloader is that you will be able to receive OxygenOS updates as normal and be able to use NFC functions such as Google Wallet.
مرة أخرى ، قم بتمكين خيارات المطور وتأكد من تمكين كل من إلغاء تأمين OEM وتصحيح أخطاء USB.
افتح نافذة ADB Powershell المذكورة من قبل وتأكد من أنه لا يزال يتم التعرف على جهازك باستخدام الأمر:
Code:
أجهزة adb [/ CODE]
بمجرد ظهور جهازك ، أعده إلى حالة أداة تحميل التشغيل باستخدام الأمر:
[كود] adb reboot bootloader [/ CODE]
سيدخل هاتفك الآن في حالة أداة تحميل التشغيل مرة أخرى.
يمكننا الآن إعادة توصيل محمل الإقلاع الخاص بنا باستخدام الأمر:
[كود] قفل وميض fastboot [/ CODE]
سيطالبك هذا باستخدام زر التحكم في الصوت وزر الطاقة مرة أخرى. حدد الخيار LOCK THE BOOTLOADER واضغط على زر الطاقة للتأكيد. سيتم الآن تنسيق جهازك لآخر مرة وتحميلك إلى OxygenOS 13.
ملاحظة: لقد واجهت شخصيًا مشكلة حيث بعد وميض أداة تحميل التشغيل ، قرر هاتفي تشغيل bootloop (الجهاز عالق على شعار OnePlus ويستمر في التشغيل وإيقاف التشغيل مرة أخرى) ، لقد قمت بحل هذه المشكلة عن طريق الضغط على زر خفض الصوت وزر الطاقة وتعيينه لإعادة التشغيل. بعد التحميل في نظام التشغيل ، قمت بتحديث جهازي باستخدام تحديثات OTA وتثبيت C4515_11_C.23. سمح ذلك لجهازي بتثبيت آخر تحديث ويبدو أنه قد أصلح مشكلة bootlooping بالنسبة لي.
يُرجى إعلامي إذا كان هناك أي أسئلة تود طرحها. هذه هي المرة الأولى التي تومض فيها وقد يبدو الأمر شاقًا في البداية ، لكنني أعتقد بقليل من الثقة ، أنك أيضًا ستكون قادرًا على وميض Ace Pro بنجاح.
حظ سعيد!
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أ Do you provide phone costum recovery Oneplus 10T
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Hello, Im facing this issue when tried to unlock.
The code fastboot flashing unlock not be proceeded but show the whole line with options as below image.
Could you please help !!1
thk202 said:
Hello, Im facing this issue when tried to unlock.
The code fastboot flashing unlock not be proceeded but show the whole line with options as below image.
Could you please help !!1
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Hey there, I'm not 100% sure on how to solve this issue but I'll try my best.
First of all, please ensure that your phone is plugged into your computer at all times.
Make sure that your cable supports data transfer and try other cables and see if this problem persists.
The fact that ADB is recognizing your device tells me that your cable is probably not to blame.
Make sure that your phone is on beforehand and that USB debugging and OEM Unlocking are both enabled in the developer settings.
You have to also make sure to select allow on your phone when it asks whether the connected computer is allowed to debug your phone. This is important since it allows your computer to run commands on your phone itself.
Does your phone go into the fastboot screen when you run the adb reboot bootloader command?
Let me know so I can narrow your problems down further and solve the issue!
@thk202 I'm not a vendor of any type. This was just my personal experiences. Can you describe what's gone wrong?
thank you, i finally did it following your steps .. and i think recommendation of 2415 version solved my problem and also instantly got C.26 update through OTA
since i tried 2413 before and alwayes got modem issue.
Adly1991 said:
thank you, i finally did it following your steps .. and i think recommendation of 2415 version solved my problem and also instantly got C.26 update through OTA
since i tried 2413 before and alwayes got modem issue.
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I remember reading somewhere that 2413 gets updates quicker than 2415 for some reason. But I for one was used to the slow update schedule from Samsung for years so it never affected me. 2415 C22 was a stable OxygenOS 13 release that allowed for OTA to C26 to fix any sort booting issues after relocking your bootloader. I remember relocking my bootloader and having it go into a constant bootloop/soft brick after the C22 flash but after OTA to C26, the bootlooping fixed itself and everything was stable again.
breadsnack said:
I remember reading somewhere that 2413 gets updates quicker than 2415 for some reason. But I for one was used to the slow update schedule from Samsung for years so it never affected me. 2415 C22 was a stable OxygenOS 13 release that allowed for OTA to C26 to fix any sort booting issues after relocking your bootloader. I remember relocking my bootloader and having it go into a constant bootloop/soft brick after the C22 flash but after OTA to C26, the bootlooping fixed itself and everything was stable again.
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shall i disable OEM option in developer option after relock .. already locked the device but i am afraid to disable OEM option since a read somewhere that it bricked someone device ..
Adly1991 said:
shall i disable OEM option in developer option after relock .. already locked the device but i am afraid to disable OEM option since a read somewhere that it bricked someone device ..
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Erm I've actually got no clue, I know for a fact that if your bootloader is unlocked, OEM unlocking is on by default and greyed out so you cannot turn it off while the bootloader is in it's unlocked state. I did re-enable developer options after locking my phone again and OEM unlocking was turned off by default. This hasn't bricked my phone and I'm assuming that if it had the potential chance to, OnePlus would have greyed it out. See below:
How I fixed my "bootloop" problem:
I flashed C.26 through Fastbootd and wiped data, and... bootloop!
Looks like device is trying to access wrong slot A or B and unable to.
You need to hold power button + volume up, it should reboot normally. It's a temporary solution, you will face it again after another reboot.
Then you need to transfer the same zip you used to flash into root directory of the phone (where all the folders are living). Go to settings -> About device -> Status -> Tap 7 times on build number to unlock local update feature.
Next, tap on big OxygenOS banner -> Three-dots menu at the top right -> Local install. After, select the zip file you previously copied. Confirm and wait for phone to update itself.
Update will be installed and bootloop issue should be fixed.
breadsnack said:
Erm I've actually got no clue, I know for a fact that if your bootloader is unlocked, OEM unlocking is on by default and greyed out so you cannot turn it off while the bootloader is in it's unlocked state. I did re-enable developer options after locking my phone again and OEM unlocking was turned off by default. This hasn't bricked my phone and I'm assuming that if it had the potential chance to, OnePlus would have greyed it out. See below:
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for my case OEM did not turn off by default, however, i did it and there is no issues .. thanks
thegreatn_ said:
How I fixed my "bootloop" problem:
I flashed C.26 through Fastbootd and wiped data, and... bootloop!
Looks like device is trying to access wrong slot A or B and unable to.
You need to hold power button + volume up, it should reboot normally. It's a temporary solution, you will face it again after another reboot.
Then you need to transfer the same zip you used to flash into root directory of the phone (where all the folders are living). Go to settings -> About device -> Status -> Tap 7 times on build number to unlock local update feature.
Next, tap on big OxygenOS banner -> Three-dots menu at the top right -> Local install. After, select the zip file you previously copied. Confirm and wait for phone to update itself.
Update will be installed and bootloop issue should be fixed.
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This is another method of solving the bootlooping issue. I'm assuming that the device just automatically unscrews itself when it receives an update through within the OS. The bootlooping issue is probably because its trying to find a bootable OS through both slot A and B until it manages to fix itself. I personally just flashed C22 and updated to C26 and it had the same effect as flashing C26 and flashing C26 again in local updates.
Thanks for the info! I'll append it to the guide in a bit...
Adly1991 said:
for my case OEM did not turn off by default, however, i did it and there is no issues .. thanks
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Sweet, will append this information to the guide!
breadsnack said:
This is another method of solving the bootlooping issue. I'm assuming that the device just automatically unscrews itself when it receives an update through within the OS. The bootlooping issue is probably because its trying to find a bootable OS through both slot A and B until it manages to fix itself. I personally just flashed C22 and updated to C26 and it had the same effect as flashing C26 and flashing C26 again in local updates.
Thanks for the info! I'll append it to the guide in a bit...
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I'd like to point out that there is no need to unpack the zip file, Updater will do everything automatically.
This is to inform that i got update c.26 and c.27 through OTA with no issue ..
Wonderful lemme know if you run into any more issues and I'll be glad to help
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This is to inform that i got update c.26 and c.27 through OTA with no issue ..
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thk202 said:
Hello, Im facing this issue when tried to unlock.
The code fastboot flashing unlock not be proceeded but show the whole line with options as below image.
Could you please help !!1
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how you fixed this issue ? i got same problem .