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I want to follow the guide below to instal CWM recovery on my Go ICS 4.0.4 build 6.1.1.B.1.10. However my phone's bootloader is unlocked. Can I still follow the guide or where can I find a guide for an unlocked bootloader?
Can I just relock the bootloader, how would I do that and what would the implications be?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1975112
Alansa said:
I want to follow the guide below to instal CWM recovery on my Go ICS 4.0.4 build 6.1.1.B.1.10. However my phone's bootloader is unlocked. Can I still follow the guide or where can I find a guide for an unlocked bootloader?
Can I just relock the bootloader, how would I do that and what would the implications be?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1975112
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Yes you can use it.
It really is for stock kernels, or custom kernels that do not have recovery in them, not necessarily locked bootloader.
ChikeD said:
Yes you can use it.
It really is for stock kernels, or custom kernels that do not have recovery in them, not necessarily locked bootloader.
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Okay thanks. So not going to run into issues down the road because I followed the guide using an unlocked bootloader
Alansa said:
Okay thanks. So not going to run into issues down the road because I followed the guide using an unlocked bootloader
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Nope, however the charching led may not lit in offline charging.
I had this issue with my XP I don't know if it's the same with the Go version.
It's still charging I think and easy to fix.
Okay recovery installed. Did a backup in CWM but now can't locate it....
Alansa said:
Okay recovery installed. Did a backup in CWM but now can't locate it....
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If you go to restore you wil see it or a list of backups you done by date.
It is located on internal storage, clockworkmod directory.
ChikeD said:
If you go to restore you wil see it or a list of backups you done by date.
It is located on internal storage, clockworkmod directory.
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Actually selecting 'backup current rom' just reboots the phone. So does "reboot into recovery"
Any idea why the phone simply roots normally?
Anybody got recover X working a GO?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1773227
Basically the title. Is there a difference?
Also, I have a RN3P-Kate. I'm seeing there are a few methods to root and install TWRP. Which is the easiest/safest/best way?
No, it's not the same thing.
They are all pretty much the same, you need to have an unlocked bootloader (request from xiaomi), then you go to fastboot mode, install TWRP through fastboot, and then you can flash supersu to root.
goofball2k said:
No, it's not the same thing.
They are all pretty much the same, you need to have an unlocked bootloader (request from xiaomi), then you go to fastboot mode, install TWRP through fastboot, and then you can flash supersu to root.
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Thanks!
Will I still receive OTA updates if I root, or will I have to manually update (via flashing) and reroot again?
oroboros74 said:
Thanks!
Will I still receive OTA updates if I root, or will I have to manually update (via flashing) and reroot again?
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You'll have to manually update and then reroot.
goofball2k said:
You'll have to manually update and then reroot.
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I'm getting some conflicting information about this. According to some people on reddit, if I use Global Dev for example, I would need to unlock the bootloader to change from Global Stable to Dev, and then Dev would offer OTA (maintaining bootloader unlocked, i.e. staying rooted), or am I misunderstanding this?
Cleaning this up and clarifying as my original post was vague:
It is recommended that you unlock your bootloader before the 7.0 Nougat update. Although it will still be possible the process will be more difficult and risky afterwards.as you will need to use one of the edl mode tools (axon7backup, axom7tool).
The easiest way is to download this kit f you have the A2017U: (I can't speak to other models) (This kit and instructions are thanks to @jcadduono)
https://build.nethunter.com/misc/axon7/AXON7-A2017U-BL-UNLOCK-KIT.zip
https://build.nethunter.com/misc/axon7/INSTRUCTIONS.txt
The basic steps, which the above zip with take you through in detail are:
1. Flash Official B20 , enable OEM UNLOCKING after flashing.
2. Flash BLFastboot zip provided by ZTE when they had unlock method.
3. Enable OEM UNLOCKING in Developers Option
4. Boot to Bootloader
5. type : fastboot oem unlock
6. Done
Note: If you do not have the OEM UNLOCKING flag set in developer options you will get a soft brick. Also bear in mid this will wipe data.
All that being said I've heard Nougat to is going to be great from those in the know. In their words ”Well worth the wait! Hang in there!” from a HIGHLY credible source.
Why would anyone relock before update? I do agree anyone who wants to unlock should do it now.
lokissmile said:
For anyone looking to bootloader unlock, I've heard that the methods might change when the N update rolls out. It's a major update and although I personally don't have N and can't get a direct answer because those who know for sure are under NDA. I can tell you that the advice given to me is to not re-lock. So if you are thinking of unlocking your bootloader I'd do it soon while the methods are stable. Google confirmed that daydream is certified in an upcoming update so the daydream version of the stock ROM has been through googles QA. Might as well get ready now, we will probably have another surge of custom ROMS shortly after. I'm just sharing what I think is a best practice.
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OK, so just to make it quick, for everyone, unlock your bootloader sooner than later. It is safe since you can revert it to a locked state at any time later.
lafester said:
Why would anyone relock before update? I do agree anyone who wants to unlock should do it now.
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I do it on occasion to test things I'm working on. Better to warn people who might do it to get PoGo or SafetyNet working I figured.
lokissmile said:
I do it on occasion to test things I'm working on. Better to warn people who might do it to get PoGo or SafetyNet working I figured.
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No need to bootloader lock an Axon 7 to get SafetyNet (Android Pay, PoGo, etc). Just do it the XDA way. But never relock!!!!
Could one of you guys explain whats so dangerous about relocking bootloader since u seem to know something I don't.
I have unlocked and relocked my bootloader several times by fastboot oem lock and restoring my stock fbop partition.
Have I done something wrong?
Regards,
mischa_martin
mischa_martin said:
Could one of you guys explain whats so dangerous about relocking bootloader since u seem to know something I don't.
I have unlocked and relocked my bootloader several times by fastboot oem lock and restoring my stock fbop partition.
Have I done something wrong? [emoji14]
Regards,
mischa_martin
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Read the OP.
I think what the op is trying to say is that by unlocking the bootloader you won't get ota updates. You would need to wait until a twrp flashable update is out or a rom running Android 7.
stevecaboose said:
I think what the op is trying to say is that by unlocking the bootloader you won't get ota updates. You would need to wait until a twrp flashable update is out or a rom running Android 7.
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That's how it's been since modifying the bootloader was a thing. Unlocked bootloader = no OTA.
tzbigworm said:
That's how it's been since modifying the bootloader was a thing. Unlocked bootloader = no OTA.
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@stevecaboose
Unlocking Bootloader = Yes to OTA's.
Modding System and Boot = NO OTA's
hope that clear things up.
Close enough lol!
To be clear, it would be best to unlock before N is pushed out. I have it on good authority that unlocking your bootloader after you update to N will be more difficult and risky. Relocking would put you in the same situation. It's trivial to return to stock system+boot with an unlocked bootloader and TWRP and then the OTA will come through just fine. Or you can just wait for the TWRP flashable N stock ROM.
So to be clear, since I'm not 100% sure what affects the "system" and "boot" areas: I can unlock my BL using only guide 2 in this link ( https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/how-to/guide-install-twrp-unlock-bl-flash-t3517379 ) and still get OTAs? If I install TWRP does that make me OTA-ineligible?
ScaryBugThing said:
So to be clear, since I'm not 100% sure what affects the "system" and "boot" areas: I can unlock my BL using only guide 2 in this link ( https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/how-to/guide-install-twrp-unlock-bl-flash-t3517379 ) and still get OTAs? If I install TWRP does that make me OTA-ineligible?
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TWRP/BL unlock doesn't affect OTA, ROOT does.
raystef66 said:
TWRP/BL unlock doesn't affect OTA, ROOT does.
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You're totally wrong there,
TWRP will affect OTA's if the OTA need to check/patch recovery, BUT been Bootloader Unlock will NOT effect OTA.
To manage a clean/successful OTA's installation, you need to be FULL STOCK. (System, boot, Recovery, aboot if the OTA need to patched).
I think the OP was trying to say that it's possible current tools will not work to unlock the bootloader after the 7.x ota is installed.
DrakenFX said:
You're totally wrong there,
TWRP will affect OTA's if the OTA need to check/patch recovery, BUT been Bootloader Unlock will NOT effect OTA.
To manage a clean/successful OTA's installation, you need to be FULL STOCK. (System, boot, Recovery, aboot if the OTA need to patched).
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I'm not fully agreed with that. You can install OTA's when you receive it, download it, install it when first booted into twrp cache. Only if you're not rooted. When you're rooted first unroot and in principle this should work.
There are several cases on internet about that. Even I did it with an unrooted but TWRP-ed Zopo C2. Received an OTA and installed it.
Im always glad to learn but IMO there are some possibilities to do the ota after all. But I am willing to accept it's a general fact that twrp could affect the normal OTA.
Edit : let's wait and see when B10 is rolling out and if I get a notification about that and if I can install it as a normal OTA(not with SD) with TWRP. Keep you updated:cyclops:
Noob here, forgive me ...
So what is the best way to only unlock bootloader without flash twrp?
A2017U, B29.
Thanks
eladmitz said:
Noob here, forgive me ...
So what is the best way to only unlock bootloader without flash twrp?
A2017U, B29.
Thanks
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I`m on the same boat. What should be the safer procedure to unlock BL an still get the N OTA?
eladmitz said:
Noob here, forgive me ...
So what is the best way to only unlock bootloader without flash twrp?
A2017U, B29.
Thanks
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felipe.vella said:
I`m on the same boat. What should be the safer procedure to unlock BL an still get the N OTA?
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1- Download Official B20 from ZTE SITE (look Software Updates for the 6gb variant)
2- look in the forum for the B20fastboot zip file
3- Move both files to your SDCARD.
4- Enable OEM Unlocking under Developers Option
5- boot to stock recovery.
6- Install B20 official update via SDCARD (this will wipe Data)
7- boot and re-enable OEM Unlocking
8- boot to recovery and install B20fastboot zip
9- boot to Bootloader and Unlock bootloader using this command.
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
If I remember correctly will reboot and factory reset the device , you'll need to re-enable OEM UNLOCKING and boot to Bootloader to flash TWRP 3.0.3 USING fastboot commands
As there are different steps and threads all over xda as to how to go about rooting redmi note 3 and then installing a custom ROM, I was wondering if someone could list or direct me to the correct working method to unlock bootloader, root, and install a custom ROM.
Note: I haven't done any tampering with the device, no TWRP, no unlocking bootloader via the hack or official method. I have only installed OTA updates sent to the device via Xiaomi.
Current Device Specifications: (Snapdragon)
Android Version: 6.0.1 MMB29M
MIUI Version: MIUI Global 8.5 | Stable 8.5.7.0(MHOMIED)
Kernel Version: 3.10.84-perf-g9105347
Apply for unlock permission and unlock using miunlock first
apexashwin said:
Apply for unlock permission and unlock using miunlock first
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Are you suggesting that because the unofficial method is unreliable or because you think I am a beginner?
Both.. official method is simple and with unofficial u may get into firmware probs later while flashing roms which leads to soft/hard brick
Official unlock is recommended to avoid something bad for your device
apexashwin said:
Both.. official method is simple and with unofficial u may get into firmware probs later while flashing roms which leads to soft/hard brick
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Thanks, I'll go for the official method, then. But I figure that method takes weeks? How much time did it for your phone?
pumpkins12 said:
Official unlock is recommended to avoid something bad for your device
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Thanks!
apexashwin said:
Both.. official method is simple and with unofficial u may get into firmware probs later while flashing roms which leads to soft/hard brick
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So, I got the permission from Xiaomi. But, I can't run the Unlock tool on Linux. I tried using VMware Player but the device is still not recognized. Have you had any luck using the official method on Ubuntu?
NealSchwartz said:
So, I got the permission from Xiaomi. But, I can't run the Unlock tool on Linux. I tried using VMware Player but the device is still not recognized. Have you had any luck using the official method on Ubuntu?
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Forget it if you don't have windows. Xiaomi's unlock tool does not support linux. So you can't go with official method.
And the unofficial method requires a modded fastboot ehich is only available for windows. You can't go with this way too.
So, no way out if you don't have windows.
Also don't think of unlocking it unofficially if you don't have windows because most of the unofficial unlocked devices get locked which again requires the modded fastboot to unlock it.
The last problem, seriously and sadly, doesn't have any other solution
I am unofficially unlocked and few days back i had clean installed ubuntu on my pc but now i am back on windows. Why?? Because my device got locked and i couldn't help but install windows. You have been warned!
deepjyoti30 said:
I am unofficially unlocked and few days back i had clean installed ubuntu on my pc but now i am back on windows. Why?? Because my device got locked and i couldn't help but install windows. You have been warned!
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Can the device get locked even after installing a custom ROM? What happens when it gets re-locked? ("Soft brick?")
NealSchwartz said:
Can the device get locked even after installing a custom ROM? What happens when it gets re-locked? ("Soft brick?")
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Yes it can. Actually it hapoens mostly when we flash firmwares which have the unmodified emmc_appsboot.mbn file.
When we unlock unofficially this file is modified.
Thus flashing the firmware locks it.
I would not call it softbrick. When that happens you cannot boot anymore. Only fastboot mode is available and it doesn't allow us to flah any files since the device got locked again.
So we again need to go to edl mode which is only accessible by the modified fastboot available only for windows.
Enjoy linux?
Hello! I regret rooting, i found no real benefits for my taste of rooting this phone. Whats the process to unroot (magisk) and install stock again? Can i relock bootloader again? Thanks
Croize said:
Hello! I regret rooting, i found no real benefits for my taste of rooting this phone. Whats the process to unroot (magisk) and install stock again? Can i relock bootloader again? Thanks
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Yes. Just simply run the fastboot lock bootloader command. That should work and also wipe your root access in the process. But remember, it will completely wipe your phone.
Edit: the command actually might be fastboot oem lock actually.
Croize said:
Hello! I regret rooting, i found no real benefits for my taste of rooting this phone. Whats the process to unroot (magisk) and install stock again? Can i relock bootloader again? Thanks
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Just go to magsik and hit uninstall and done
And OEM lock for the bootloader
No risk of bootloop?
Croize said:
No risk of bootloop?
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Shouldn't be but OEM lock will wipe the phone
In my case it was not working. System is corrupted message after unrooting and fastboot oem lock.
EugenStanis said:
In my case it was not working. System is corrupted message after unrooting and fastboot oem lock.
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I had that and ended up using the msm tool to fix it.
nms247 said:
I had that and ended up using the msm tool to fix it.
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Yes, relock is buggy. For now we have to use msm tool
EugenStanis said:
In my case it was not working. System is corrupted message after unrooting and fastboot oem lock.
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I had the same issue
EugenStanis said:
Yes, relock is buggy. For now we have to use msm tool
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So msm tool unroot, reinstall evefything and relock?
Croize said:
So msm tool unroot, reinstall evefything and relock?
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No, just put phone in EDL mode and afterwards flash full firmware with msm tool
EugenStanis said:
No, just put phone in EDL mode and afterwards flash full firmware with msm tool
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Hi,
Could you give me a link to download MSM tool for OnePlus 7T Pro. I need to relock my bootloader as well. I only found MSM tool for Oneplus 7 Pro.
Thnx in advance
snovharry said:
Hi,
Could you give me a link to download MSM tool for OnePlus 7T Pro. I need to relock my bootloader as well. I only found MSM tool for Oneplus 7 Pro.
Thnx in advance
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/7t-pro/how-to/op7tpro-unbrick-tool-to-restore-device-t4002909
Sent from my OnePlus7TPro using XDA Labs
Lossyx said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/7t-pro/how-to/op7tpro-unbrick-tool-to-restore-device-t4002909
Sent from my OnePlus7TPro using XDA Labs
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Thnx mate..this worked like a charm.