My bootloader is unlocked. Can I take the OTA and still the bootloader remain unlocked. Or it will be locked and I have to unlock again.
Thanks
NO, it will not lock itself but be careful you have to install the stock recovery if you running TWRP
If you want more info about those things you can chat with xiaomi online chat group
No the bootloader won't be locked. Also never do an OTA without the stock recovery!
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I'm aware of the OTA update next week that'll update me to Sense 6.
Currently displays in recovery:
Tampered
Unlocked
S-OFF
Currently on stock 4.4.2 rooted, no other kernel changes, etc. but the ROM I'm using has custom black boot screens added (literally just black instead of default white boot background).
Rooting is nice and all but getting tired and would just like to revert to pretty much locked bootloader, unrooted, factory condition, etc. and be able to also do OTA for future updates.
Any help is appreciated. Baby steps please.
Anyone?
First, relock your bootloader. To do that, start your phone in bootloader mode, connect your phone to pc via usb cable and type "fastboot oem lock" on command prompt. Next, download the proper ruu exe file from htc1guru.com. By proper,I mean the one that matches your phones actual model number and custom id. Execute the ruu while connecting your phone to pc in fastboot mode. Follow the on screen instructions and when finished, you will have s phone that says re locked and s-off. You will get ota in this condition and will be able to install ota and upgrade to Sense 6.0 without any problems.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2695749
Can I just flash that RUU in the link above? It should take me back to stock 4.4.2 with no modifications, stock recovery, and since I have an unlocked bootloader + S-OFF I should be able to get OTA's.
I'm just getting replies and finding info in other threads with different methods so I just don't want to screw up anything.
SaHiLzZ said:
If you are only rooted with stock ATT software, unroot using the SuperSU app, make sure you have stock recovery, and you are golden. DO NOT turn S-ON, and also no need to lock bootloader, as with S-OFF, you will get updates with unlocked bootloader
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I'm running stock AT&T 4.4.2 but the person who uploaded the ROM used a custom black boot screen (black HTC background instead of white when the phone boots) and so I was worried that might affect things. Hence I thought I could just flash an RUU to go back to 100% stock AT&T 4.4.2 (+ unroot) and maintaining unlocked bootloader + S-OFF so I can OTA.
EDIT: Could I just convert it to a Developer Edition using the link in your signature? Will there be any problems with my AT&T SIM card? All I have to do is relock bootloader and flash the Dev. Edition ROM.
Yes you can flash the decrypted ruu. It is the same as using the ruu exe.
If you haven't changed your mid and/cid,then what you need to is just lock the bootloader and flash the ruu (zip or exe). You will be on stock with s-off which is fine for getting ota.
Yes you can convert to developer edition. The DE and the at&t version are the same hardware-wise (except DE have 64gb storage instead of 32gb on at&t version) and have the same radio bands. You will get faster Android upgrades with no at&t bloats.
mch277 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2695749
Can I just flash that RUU in the link above? It should take me back to stock 4.4.2 with no modifications, stock recovery, and since I have an unlocked bootloader + S-OFF I should be able to get OTA's.
I'm just getting replies and finding info in other threads with different methods so I just don't want to screw up anything.
I'm running stock AT&T 4.4.2 but the person who uploaded the ROM used a custom black boot screen (black HTC background instead of white when the phone boots) and so I was worried that might affect things. Hence I thought I could just flash an RUU to go back to 100% stock AT&T 4.4.2 (+ unroot) and maintaining unlocked bootloader + S-OFF so I can OTA.
EDIT: Could I just convert it to a Developer Edition using the link in your signature? Will there be any problems with my AT&T SIM card? All I have to do is relock bootloader and flash the Dev. Edition ROM.
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You may want to just try and apply the OTA when released. I'm not aware that S-OFF is a problem, I know an unlocked bootloader nor rooted isn't an issue. I got the Rogers OTA with an unlocked bootloader a rooted (by the way was still rooted after the OTA)
Just my 0.02
mb_guy said:
You may want to just try and apply the OTA when released. I'm not aware that S-OFF is a problem, I know an unlocked bootloader nor rooted isn't an issue. I got the Rogers OTA with an unlocked bootloader a rooted (by the way was still rooted after the OTA)
Just my 0.02
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My understanding is that, if there's any modification in system files, applying OTA may result in a bootloop/brick. I agree that rooted devices remain rooted after OTA. As the OP said that s/he us using a rom with modified boot animation, I suggested him/her to return to stock first.
A REQUEST TO DEVS
There are different sources for developing roms now,but some of them have a MM bootloader which needs to be re unlocked again.so i request devs to add the status of bootloader(will their rom keep the bootloader unlocked or will it lock it).This would be very helpful for me and some others as i see there is always questions on the roms threads about the bootloader status.
PLEASE MAKE IT CLEAR:fingers-crossed:
AND DONT JUST IGNORE THE POST IF YOU THINK THIS MUST HAPPEN ATLEAT COMMENT ABOUT IT?
Try this and feel free to help
How to unlock relocked bootloader?
The same way you unlocked it first. Or restore a backup that you made with unlocked bootloader.
Hello, If we restore à backyp, the bootloader is unlocked ?
Yes, if you made a full backup. I made mine with Alka TWRP, and restoring (never restore firmware partition!) sets the bootloader back to unlocked.
Ok thanks I restored everything just not the firmware, it's that ?
Check it yourself. Put it in fastboot mode, and do "fastboot oem device-info".
For a long time i am indulged in custom roms for the kenzo(for approx. 6months). Now what I want to do is that I want to begin from the beginning by turning my device to stock again and since I have the permissions for unlocking the bootloader of my redmi note 3 I also want to relock my bootloader and use this https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/kate-guide-install-lineage-os-locked-t3546154 to install twrp after I have mi flashed my device. Now my question is that I have not been able to relock my bootloader for some reason everytime I miflash it the bootloader remains unlocked even with flashall_lock.bat so my first question is that how do I relock my bootloader. And second is that I want to have a secure phone so that if my device gets stolen(which is common in my area) my data would be completely secure or moreover encrypted, so will I be able to install Miui 9 nougat by turkdevs with above procedure and keep the /data partition encrypted as well as keep my bootloader locked??
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Somebody???
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/help/relock-bootloader-t3603169
hope it helps you
what if i flash a custom rom and then try to relock bootloader , is there any chance of success ?
last time i relocked the bootloader and my device hard bricked and fixed it from service center.
Nfury00701 said:
what if i flash a custom rom and then try to relock bootloader , is there any chance of success ?
last time i relocked the bootloader and my device hard bricked and fixed it from service center.
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Relocking bootloader is not recommended. It doesn't give consistent results. Sometimes people brick their devices. If you really want to relock, consider visiting your nearby service centre.
However I see no reason to relock the bootloader. Realme does provide warranty to unlocked phones and you can still install the latest updates with an unlocked bootloader.
thanks. But the reason behind relocking bootloader is to run payment apps like google pay. It doesn't run on unlocked bl :silly:
Nfury00701 said:
thanks. But the reason behind relocking bootloader is to run payment apps like google pay. It doesn't run on unlocked bl :silly:
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I don't think you are correct about that. I have used Google Pay earlier with cRDroid custom ROM using Magisk. Later I had reverted back to the stock ROM. I still use Google Pay and all other apps.
There is no app which doesn't run on the stock ROM due to an unlocked bootloader. Every payment app works. However, there can be issues with custom ROMs. So I don't think you need to relock the bootloader.
i followed https://forum.xda-developers.com/realme-3-pro/how-to/guide-unlock-bootloader-install-twrp-t3938845 and flashed charlie decryption and lockscreen aint working..i flashed new rom zip through twrp bt didnt work...flashed stock recovery...and then flashed .ozip from there but shows installation failed....what to do m stuck in corona..cant go to service center plz help
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I am New here ,Nice to meet you!
I rooted my device with Magisk By unlocking Bootloader and Now when I reboot it It's showing "Orange State". It's okay For Me But Some banking apps Doesn't Work for Me Either Which Says "your phone Doesn't meet Minimum security Requirements" I fixed it ,Thanks to you. Now I think That I don't need Root ,TWRP Or Custom Rom whatever it is and I need to Relock my bootloader I am New here Plz Help me ,Thanks!
If you re-lock phone's bootloader then probably phone isn't working any more this because bootloader in that case tries to load phone's Stock ROM what no longer is present: you replaced it by a Custom ROM.