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Hey guys, I just tried to unlock my bootloader. I have obtained the unlock code and everything. I try to execute this command
Code:
fastboot oem unlock XXXX
, I always get stuck at
Code:
waiting for devices
1. I have updated my device drivers.
2. For some odd reason, the toggle for "Enable OEM unlock" is not present in the developer options.
3. Now, I have updated my KIW-L22 to B340 version recently. Maybe the toggle is removed in the recent update. Is there not any way to bring back that toggle so that I can unlock my bootloader?
Please guys, I need your help with this, if anyone has ever encountered this before, please tell me how to bring it back.
narangkunal said:
Hey guys, I just tried to unlock my bootloader. I have obtained the unlock code and everything. I try to execute this command
Code:
fastboot oem unlock XXXX
, I always get stuck at
Code:
waiting for devices
1. I have updated my device drivers.
2. For some odd reason, the toggle for "Enable OEM unlock" is not present in the developer options.
3. Now, I have updated my KIW-L22 to B340 version recently. Maybe the toggle is removed in the recent update. Is there not any way to bring back that toggle so that I can unlock my bootloader?
Please guys, I need your help with this, if anyone has ever encountered this before, please tell me how to bring it back.
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I had the same issue you don't need to toggle the option on marshmallow. The error looks like you need to do a sudo fastboot if your using linux.
The only other thing to remember is you need to remove the factory reset protection (frp) see here http://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-5x/help/unlock-bootloader-issues-kiw-t3411032
narangkunal said:
Hey guys, I just tried to unlock my bootloader. I have obtained the unlock code and everything. I try to execute this command
Code:
fastboot oem unlock XXXX
, I always get stuck at
Code:
waiting for devices
1. I have updated my device drivers.
2. For some odd reason, the toggle for "Enable OEM unlock" is not present in the developer options.
3. Now, I have updated my KIW-L22 to B340 version recently. Maybe the toggle is removed in the recent update. Is there not any way to bring back that toggle so that I can unlock my bootloader?
Please guys, I need your help with this, if anyone has ever encountered this before, please tell me how to bring it back.
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Just because that option is not available does not mean your bootloader is locked, plus you can unlock using ADB.
Just enable usb debug only
Sent from my KIW-L24 using XDA-Developers mobile app
narangkunal said:
Hey guys, I just tried to unlock my bootloader. I have obtained the unlock code and everything. I try to execute this command
Code:
fastboot oem unlock XXXX
, I always get stuck at
Code:
waiting for devices
1. I have updated my device drivers.
2. For some odd reason, the toggle for "Enable OEM unlock" is not present in the developer options.
3. Now, I have updated my KIW-L22 to B340 version recently. Maybe the toggle is removed in the recent update. Is there not any way to bring back that toggle so that I can unlock my bootloader?
Please guys, I need your help with this, if anyone has ever encountered this before, please tell me how to bring it back.
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This option is not there in Marshmallow. not sure if there is still a way to unlock as this option itself is not there...try enabling USB debugging couple of times and see if it prompt you for authorisation. if it does, you can still do the required things.
did u unlocked bootloder???
did u unlocked bootloder???
i m having same problem
princereshim said:
did u unlocked bootloder???
i m having same problem
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What problem?
no oem unlock option
no oem unlock option
in developer option
princereshim said:
no oem unlock option
in developer option
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If you are in lollipop it will be there but if u r on marshmallow then it wont be there. Just enable usb debugging and you r good to proceed.
narangkunal said:
Hey guys, I just tried to unlock my bootloader. I have obtained the unlock code and everything. I try to execute this command
Code:
fastboot oem unlock XXXX
, I always get stuck at
Code:
waiting for devices
1. I have updated my device drivers.
2. For some odd reason, the toggle for "Enable OEM unlock" is not present in the developer options.
3. Now, I have updated my KIW-L22 to B340 version recently. Maybe the toggle is removed in the recent update. Is there not any way to bring back that toggle so that I can unlock my bootloader?
Please guys, I need your help with this, if anyone has ever encountered this before, please tell me how to bring it back.
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How did u get the unlock code on KIW-L22 model because i have tried i dont know how many time but the emui website return me error that either model number is wrong or the verification code
Harsh007agrawal said:
, I always get stuck at
1. I have updated my device drivers.
2. For some odd reason, the toggle for "Enable OEM unlock" is not present in the developer options.
3. Now, I have updated my KIW-L22 to B340 version recently. Maybe the toggle is removed in the recent update. Is there not any way to bring back that toggle so that I can unlock my bootloader?
Please guys, I need your help with this, if anyone has ever encountered this before, please tell me how to bring it back.
How did u get the unlock code on KIW-L22 model because i have tried i dont know how many time but the emui website return me error that either model number is wrong or the verification code
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Try Chinese site to get same.
And which rom are u sing could you give me link to latest twrp and rooting files needed
Harsh007agrawal said:
And which rom are u sing could you give me link to latest twrp and rooting files needed
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See the pinned post in the guides tab... It has all the information and links
Sent from my KIW-L21 using Tapatalk
im also getting the same problem. it does not recognize device.. im on stock marshmallow and there is no option of oem unlock
Harris Aamir said:
im also getting the same problem. it does not recognize device.. im on stock marshmallow and there is no option of oem unlock
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Just enable the usb debugging if you r on stock mm. Try changing the usb port amd see if it work
seams rolling back is the only solution ! .
Romiui said:
seams rolling back is the only solution ! .
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Why what happened?
narangkunal said:
Hey guys, I just tried to unlock my bootloader. I have obtained the unlock code and everything. I try to execute this command
Code:
fastboot oem unlock XXXX
, I always get stuck at
Code:
waiting for devices
1. I have updated my device drivers.
2. For some odd reason, the toggle for "Enable OEM unlock" is not present in the developer options.
3. Now, I have updated my KIW-L22 to B340 version recently. Maybe the toggle is removed in the recent update. Is there not any way to bring back that toggle so that I can unlock my bootloader?
Please guys, I need your help with this, if anyone has ever encountered this before, please tell me how to bring it back.
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I cant find mine either, but i have a suspicion that they just removed/edited the files to just have one state of locked and no controls or commands to unlock it.
Find out the file name and path for the "OEM unlock" setting in the developer options.
then search for it using the ADB, if the files aren't there then you might need to put the phone in to download mode and "sideload" the the full files back on to it.. if it's possible.
it might be more complicated than that. that's what i would've done as a Carrier if i wanted to keep modders and phone thieves out.
also on my Carrier phone when i put it into Download mode it seems to run like there own unlock before it does anything else, might need to run that first to unlock the lock so you can unlock it...
this is kind of a BS response, but at least it's an idea to look into. Sorry.
also you could try loading PDANet to see if the device will recognise.
Tamoghna Chowdhury from Android.stackexchange TOO NEW CAN'T POST LINKS said:
To unlock the boot loader you need to have the ADT with all the packages installed and configured.
Later once the configuration is done properly then you can connect your device and enable USB Debugging under the options.
Download Modaco’s Superboot files and save them to your computer.
Once downloaded, extract it by right clicking and extract all.
On your phone, click on Settings > Developer Options > Turn USB Debugging On.
Plug the device in to your computer via USB cable.
Open the superboot folder that we just extracted (until you see the folder with fastboot-windows inside it), then hold the shift key down on your computer and right click any blank area.
Now, select open command window here.
In the command prompt, type the following with hitting enter at the end of each line.
adb-windows reboot bootloader (and wait for the device to reboot)
fastboot-windows oem unlock
(If it gets stuck at waiting for device here, download and install PDANet on your computer, once installed, unplug then plug the device back in and see if that fixes it)
Once it runs the device should display a screen asking you if you are sure. Click yes using the volume buttons. The device will go back to the bootloader screen but say unlocked at the bottom.
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Leftcatcher said:
I cant find mine either, but i have a suspicion that they just removed/edited the files to just have one state of locked and no controls or commands to unlock it.
Find out the file name and path for the "OEM unlock" setting in the developer options.
then search for it using the ADB, if the files aren't there then you might need to put the phone in to download mode and "sideload" the the full files back on to it.. if it's possible.
it might be more complicated than that. that's what i would've done as a Carrier if i wanted to keep modders and phone thieves out.
also on my Carrier phone when i put it into Download mode it seems to run like there own unlock before it does anything else, might need to run that first to unlock the lock so you can unlock it...
this is kind of a BS response, but at least it's an idea to look into. Sorry.
also you could try loading PDANet to see if the device will recognise.
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Never mind, I did unlock my bootloader. Thanks for your help though.
Fixed !!!
narangkunal said:
Hey guys, I just tried to unlock my bootloader. I have obtained the unlock code and everything. I try to execute this command
Code:
fastboot oem unlock XXXX
, I always get stuck at
Code:
waiting for devices
1. I have updated my device drivers.
2. For some odd reason, the toggle for "Enable OEM unlock" is not present in the developer options.
3. Now, I have updated my KIW-L22 to B340 version recently. Maybe the toggle is removed in the recent update. Is there not any way to bring back that toggle so that I can unlock my bootloader?
Please guys, I need your help with this, if anyone has ever encountered this before, please tell me how to bring it back.
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It's Ok,In Adb Write "adb enable oem unlocking"
I Learned That From A Video
Called:
"How To Unlock Bootloader-Huawei GR5 & Honor 5X EMUI 4.0"
From The Channel Called:"NoNDrOiD"
Hey there, I have a question, that has been bugging my head for 2 days now. So i tried unlocking the bootloader of my Lenovo K10 Note, but it just didn't work properly. So i started with enabling the option for oem unlock and usb debugging. Then i installed Android SDK and followed the common steps. Keep in mind that oem unlock is enabled. So I then proceed with fastboot flash unlock and pasting the img that Lenovo sent me. The command goes through, then it types sending unlock and then... it freezes. I then go to restart the bootloader from the phone and the flash unlock fails, pointing out a variety of errors(out of links, ect.). So my question is, what do i do know? Thanks in advance!
m3chan1zed said:
Hey there, I have a question, that has been bugging my head for 2 days now. So i tried unlocking the bootloader of my Lenovo K10 Note, but it just didn't work properly. So i started with enabling the option for oem unlock and usb debugging. Then i installed Android SDK and followed the common steps. Keep in mind that oem unlock is enabled. So I then proceed with fastboot flash unlock and pasting the img that Lenovo sent me. The command goes through, then it types sending unlock and then... it freezes. I then go to restart the bootloader from the phone and the flash unlock fails, pointing out a variety of errors(out of links, ect.). So my question is, what do i do know? Thanks in advance!
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Which serial number you used my phone settings serial number and bootloader serial number was different I used bootloader serial number and it worked
Having trouble rooting my LG K40. I have the same problem as this person when trying to boot into fastmode: https:// youtu.be/yQ99lQv0rQk?t=26
You can find his post here explaining the process more in detail: https:// lgk20.com/root-lg-k40-lm-x420-bootloader-unlock-twrp/
MODEL #: LM-X420MM
Any help is appreciated,
Thanks in advance.
im having the same problem. i must have a proclivity towards phones with what seems impossible rooting methods. the first was the samsung j7 prime and now the lg k40 lmx420mm. ive gotten as for as adb reboot-bootloader, just restarts device, fastboot commands are either not recognized or i receive "waiting on device". Ive updated drivers, followed a diff. method found on reddit posted by jamesrascal (i cant post url here because of my newb status). Phone just stays stuck in firmware update. i feel as if ive exhausted all resources, any direction or help would be appreciated, im not educated on rooting ive been successful a few times on other phones and jailbroken some iphones, im mostly doing this to learn and teach myself so it isnt urgent but i need help to continue any further. thank you
Same problem for me. Because the device has good value for the money it would be nice someone can help us here.
Further this device seems to be full android treble conform I like to know how benefit from this circomstance.
I have LG K40 LM-X420EMW with dualsim.
Thanks for every hint!
@blanksus
IIRC an Android user can not unlock the bootloader without first OEM unlocking, because without this process the device will not accept the bootloader unlocking command.
jwoegerbauer said:
@blanksus
IIRC an Android user can not unlock the bootloader without first OEM unlocking, because without this process the device will not accept the bootloader unlocking command.
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OK, but it is not possible to get into fastboot mode to enable the OEM unlocking. I marked the slider in developer option butz still there is no chance to get in fastboot mode.
After command "adb reboot bootloader" the device always reboots in normal system mode.
@baerenbisch
Once you enabled the OEM unlock on your Android, the “unlock ability” flag is set to 1, which allows you to use the
Code:
fastboot flashing unlock
command what unlocks device's bootloader.
BTW: Once you have enabled OEM unlock, it stays on. Even if you do a factory reset, it stays unlocked until the setting is manually altered again by going into the Developer options section.
jwoegerbauer said:
@baerenbisch
Once you enabled the OEM unlock on your Android, the “unlock ability” flag is set to 1, which allows you to use the
Code:
fastboot flashing unlock
command what unlocks device's bootloader.
BTW: Once you have enabled OEM unlock, it stays on. Even if you do a factory reset, it stays unlocked until the setting is manually altered again by going into the Developer options section.
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Hm,
may be it is "allowed" to unlock but in the "LG K40 (LM-X420EMW) real world" it is not possible.
You dont reach fastboot mode which could enable using the order you proposed.
Device reboots into standard mode instead of wanted fastboot mode after sending "adb reboot bootloader"
I think thats the problem.
Code:
[email protected]:/# adb devices
List of devices attached
LMX4205P4TU4S4HEOJ device
[email protected]:/# adb reboot bootloader
[email protected]:/# fastboot flashing unlock
< waiting for any device >
^C
[email protected]:/#
OK, good news. One can get root with this method:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/amazing-temp-root-mediatek-armv8-t3922213
Works for LG K40 (LM-X420EMW) Android 9 Kernel 4.9.117 Patch Level January 1, 2020 Build Nr. PKQ1.190522.001 Software-Vers. V20d-EEA-XX
baerenbisch said:
OK, good news. One can get root with this method:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/amazing-temp-root-mediatek-armv8-t3922213
Works for LG K40 (LM-X420EMW) Android 9 Kernel 4.9.117 Patch Level January 1, 2020 Build Nr. PKQ1.190522.001 Software-Vers. V20d-EEA-XX
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Temp root does sound nice, but what can you actually do with it. Can you change the OEM unlock key?
roycrt said:
Temp root does sound nice, but what can you actually do with it. Can you change the OEM unlock key?
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Device can be bootloader unlocked now. MtkClient on github. I have the Harmony 3 bl unlocked and twrp for it
Can confirm, I was just able to unlock the bootloader with mtkclient and root with Magisk from there.
BenTheTechGuy said:
Can confirm, I was just able to unlock the bootloader with mtkclient and root with Magisk from there.
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Please elaborate steps taken to unlock bootloader using mtkclient. Thanks
I wrote a guide as part of my porting of postmarketOS to my K40.
LG K40 (lg-mmh4x) - postmarketOS
wiki.postmarketos.org
Hi! My name is Bautista.
This is my first post well explained, I already asked this question before but I did not express myself well (I hope to do it correctly in this attempt)
My problem happens with my Samsung Galaxy A01 SM-A015M, Running on OneUI 2.0/Android 10 with 2gb of ram, a Snapdragon 439, the stock rom/firmware and 32GB of storage, from Argentina.
Things I tried so far, and didn't work for me:
Unlocking the bootloader by following the Gearallnews and Cyanogenmods guides to the letter.
When trying to unlock the bootloader with the guides on the aforementioned pages, when starting the device a sign should appear saying that the bootloader is unlocked, which did not appear.
The device started correctly in the process to configure the device the first time it is turned on, connect the wifi as the guides said. Followed by that I went to the developer options and the option "Oem unlock" was still activated and in blue (which should not happen, it should appear grayed) I heard that some Samsung devices with snapdragon processors had a bootloader that cannot be unlocked
Unlocking the bootloader using ADB AND Fastboot. (ADB detects my device fine, but fastboot doesn't detect it at all)
Using Fastboot from Windows 7, Windows 10, and Kali Linux.
Installing TWRP.
Use rooting apps. (the ones that appear on the XDA rooting page)
What I am going to with this thread, is:
Can my device's bootloader be unlocked? And if so, how?
If the bootloader cannot be unlocked, how can I root or install TWRP?
Please, if you don't understand something or need more information, let me know by replying to this thread or sending me a private message.
Look inside here.
jwoegerbauer said:
Look inside here.
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it's the same as Gearallnews and Cyanogenmods guides, i already did that, it dont work
Like the original poster I also have a Samsung Galaxy A01 SM-A015M/DS, OneUI 2.0/Android 10, 2GB ram, 32GB storage, Snapdragon 439, stock firmware (TPA) Panama. I have gone through all the aforementioned procedure and the bootloader does not unlock. There is no bootloader unlock warning on reboot and the OEM Unlock in developer option does not grey out. Does the Snapdragon processor not allow bootloader unlock or is anyone aware of a solution. Thanks for any assistance.
@mullerh
If in Settings -> Developer Option the option "OEM unlock" is present then unlocking the bootloader obviously isn't denied by OEM/Carrier.
But you can check it at your own:
Code:
adb devices
adb shell "getprop ro.oem_unlock_supported"
jwoegerbauer said:
@mullerh
If in Settings -> Developer Option the option "OEM unlock" is present then unlocking the bootloader obviously isn't denied by OEM/Carrier.
But you can check it at your own:
Code:
adb devices
adb shell "getprop ro.oem_unlock_supported"
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Thanks for your response and assistance. The command:
adb shell "getprop ro.oem_unlock_supported" returns a 1
I googled it but found no clarification but I assume that means it is supported.
Therfore there is something else that is blocking the bootloader from unlocking from the unlock mode screen and just prior to reset.
There is also no unlock bootloader warning during the reset.
The more I have Googled this problem the more it seems to indicate that many newer Samsung phones released in North/Latin America with Qualicom Snapdragon 439 processors, have the the bootloaders locked down with a new "security" feature called SecureBoot. Would be interested in getting the experience of others. Thanks
mullerh said:
Thanks for your response and assistance. The command:
adb shell "getprop ro.oem_unlock_supported" returns a 1
I googled it but found no clarification but I assume that means it is supported.
Therfore there is something else that is blocking the bootloader from unlocking from the unlock mode screen and just prior to reset.
There is also no unlock bootloader warning during the reset.
The more I have Googled this problem the more it seems to indicate that many newer Samsung phones released in North/Latin America with Qualicom Snapdragon 439 processors, have the the bootloaders locked down with a new "security" feature called SecureBoot. Would be interested in getting the experience of others. Thanks
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Hi! Did you manage to find a way to unlock the bootloader?
I have not been able to unlock the bootloader on this SM-A015M/DS (Latin American) model with Snapdragon processor. I have done a lot of searching but found little info except articles stating Samsung had gone through some extra effort to secure their latest phones. That also means I can not root it. I was hoping to get some feedback from other who may have had a better experience,
have you tried using the twrp app to install twrp?
i had an old galaxy grand prime which was impossible to unlock, but the app worked without issues
the only thing i had to pay attention is to turn it off right before ir reboots after installing and then loading into recovery
letting the mobile startup without doing this overrieded the command to install twrp
Thanks for your response. It is my understanding (I could be wrong) that before TWRP can be installed the Bootloader needs to be unlocked. The older Samsung usually allowed the Bootloader to be unlocked even if there was difficulty in rooting them. It appears that some of the newer Samsung's with the Snapdragon processors have added an additional security feature called SecureBoot which blocks the Bootloader from being unlocked.
Does anyone have a definitive answer for how to turn the bootloader on? I recently purchased a SM-A015M/DS and didn't have issues with the OEM bootloader option appearing in the options. But when I enter fastboot mode it says my device status is locked. I can't work out if that means it's locked or not.
For what it's worth, when I flashed the firmware onto the phone in the first place, I had to enable the developer option manually- I did this by booting into download mode and then a long press on the volume up button when prompted by the menu. I don't see why this wouldn't work for other devices. There are youtube videos that explain in greater detail if you haven't tried this yet.
Newiser7 said:
Does anyone have a definitive answer for how to turn the bootloader on? I recently purchased a SM-A015M/DS and didn't have issues with the OEM bootloader option appearing in the options. But when I enter fastboot mode it says my device status is locked. I can't work out if that means it's locked or not.
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Enabling OEM unlock option in Developer options does NOT UNLOCK the bootloader. Once you enable the OEM unlock on your device, the unlock ability flag is set to 1, which will allow users to use the fastboot flashing unlock command, the command what starts the "unlocking the bootloader" procedure.
FYI:
After the command is executed, you will see an option for bootloader unlock on your device’s screen.
Use the volume buttons to move up and down and select the option to unlock the bootloader.
A prompt will pop up, asking for confirmation. Use the power button to confirm your selection as yes, and you are done.
The phone will now reboot to fastboot mode. Enter the command “fastboot reboot,” and it will boot into PC.
jwoegerbauer said:
Enabling OEM unlock option in Developer options does NOT UNLOCK the bootloader. Once you enable the OEM unlock on your device, the unlock ability flag is set to 1, which will allow users to use the fastboot flashing unlock command, the command what starts the "unlocking the bootloader" procedure.
FYI:
After the command is executed, you will see an option for bootloader unlock on your device’s screen.
Use the volume buttons to move up and down and select the option to unlock the bootloader.
A prompt will pop up, asking for confirmation. Use the power button to confirm your selection as yes, and you are done.
The phone will now reboot to fastboot mode. Enter the command “fastboot reboot,” and it will boot into PC.
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FYI:
Samsung devices do not support fastboot command, you use Odin or Heimdall to flash what you need.
The answer you provide is misleading
mullerh said:
FYI:
Samsung devices do not support fastboot command, you use Odin or Heimdall to flash what you need.
The answer you provide is misleading
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You are right: I was mistaken.
Thank you for clarifying that the bootloader is still locked. But how can I unlock it? Odin will let me flash the files, but I keep getting AUTH errors when I try to flash magisk patched files to root the phone. I'm assuming this is because the bootloader preventing the files from transferring. Is there a way to unlock it using ADB without fastboot, or a way using Odin? It seems crazy that unlocking the bootloader is enabled but I am still unable to actually unlock it.
I have also tried the CROM Service app (couldn't get it to install on my phone, error 3003 with ADB install), as well as the bootloader unlock method where I boot into download mode, hold the volume up key, and unlock the bootloader that way. I have done the latter at least 5 times and the bootloader is still locked. Ridiculous.
This prop apparently only confirms that the phone supports being unlocked, not that it is actually unlocked.
adb shell "getprop ro.oem_unlock_supported"
Check a few others, also see the official docs.
sys.oem_unlock_allowed
androidboot.flash.locked (the docs say this, but I think Samsung uses something different)
ro.boot.flash.locked
ro.boot.other.locked
Maybe also check these:
ro.boot.verifiedbootstate
ro.boot.veritymode
The docs indicate that the verifiedbootstate should be orange if the bootloader is unlocked. I don't know much about it, though.
You can always use grep to search for any interesting values, like "lock" or "boot" or "flash":
adb shell getprop | grep lock
adb shell getprop | grep boot
adb shell getprop | grep flash
Maybe report any interesting values you have with and without OEM Unlock checked. Maybe someone smarter than us will find it useful.
I would really like to see an A01 root happen, it's such an affordable and accessible device for all sorts of things. Great as a backup device or for a project. You think someone would've released some goods for it by now. It's been out all year.
And for the 16GB model, it's absolutely terrible because Samsung eats up so much space, then has the nerve to remove the Adoptable Storage feature. So even if you get a fast SD card, you can't install apps on it. Other than that, it's a perfectly serviceable phone. I would think with root we could get Adoptable Storage working.
To summarize what has been previously stated the Samsung Galaxy A01, version SM-A015M/DS is the Latin American version of this cellphone. This cellphone has a Snapdragon processor. This version is very similar to the versions (also Snapdragon processors) used by some US Carriers. Many current versions of Samsung cellphones have an additional security feature called "SecureBoot" which blocks bootloader unlocking. Some say this features was added at the request of US Carriers
The Asian version of the A01 has a Exynos processor. It is my understanding that with these it is very easy to unlock the bootloader and root the phone using the usual conventional methods. The Asian variant unfortunately does not cover some of the wireless bands used in the US/Canada/Latin America.
I have a Samsung Galaxy A01 SM-A015M/DS, OneUI 2.0/Android 10, 2GB ram, 32GB storage, Snapdragon 439, stock firmware (TPA) for Panama.
My research indicates that there is not yet an available bootloader unlocking and easy root method for this (A01) phone. For some other current Samsung models there does appear to be a method of flashing certain custom ROMs without a bootloader unlock but they appear to come with problems which include loss of some cellphone functions and a reduction in the charged battery life. So it seems hardly worth it.
It also appears that it is current well known that all current Samsung phones with Snapdragon processors have not allowed bootloader unlocking and rooting due to the enhanced security feature.
At this time we can only complain and/or not buy any additional Samsung phones
Perhaps with time skillful developers will come up with a method to solve this problem with this inexpensive A01.
Please provide any new or updated info if you have it.
Any solution for rooting Galaxy A01 ?
I use A015f region SER (Russia) In Russia, too, the device is locked (bootloader) of course, give any solution
One thing I know is that a fellow SM-M015f, which is almost identical, which is with the same Snapdragon 439, except for the battery capacity and screen size and gigabytes of internal memory, successfully unlocks and gets Magisk root.
this phone actually has a fastboot mode, from recover mode select reboot to bootloader, it will boot to fastboot mode,but ive still been unsucessful in getting fastboot mode to work, devices manager reports device error,
I can start the unlock proccess.
But after it is done and the data is wipped,
It keeps locked.
Sad
ahsvanz
try
C:\ADB >fastboot devices
C:\ADB >fastboot OEM device-info
etc
replacing
C:\ADB with where ever you fastboot file is located
I too am having the same issue.
I recently wanted to try Android 12, I took a chinnese version of it and my phone is unusable, literally all chinnese.
I want to downgrade, I enabled Debugging and Oeam Unlock in Dev options but I get the ''remote: 'Flashing Unlock is not allowed"" when I try to fastboot oem unlock, I tried different USB ports, I keep updating all my drivers for ADB but nothing is working. I'm panicking a bit cause I don't have a phone to use, and not many people work with ONEPLUS in my country.
If someone has an answer, please save me lol
slimmynine said:
I too am having the same issue.
I recently wanted to try Android 12, I took a chinnese version of it and my phone is unusable, literally all chinnese.
I want to downgrade, I enabled Debugging and Oeam Unlock in Dev options but I get the ''remote: 'Flashing Unlock is not allowed"" when I try to fastboot oem unlock, I tried different USB ports, I keep updating all my drivers for ADB but nothing is working. I'm panicking a bit cause I don't have a phone to use, and not many people work with ONEPLUS in my country.
If someone has an answer, please save me lol
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have you tried the code above ??
cant you just download the official original firmware and flash that ? im not familiar with the oneplus flashing techniques, ive always had samsungs except for the htc evo 3d back in the day
I tried them all, nothing seems to work
I'm stuck at 'Flashing unlock is not allowed'. I've set up everything I need to in Developer Options, I made sure they're all enabled.
It's really weird, could it potentially be a software issue? The software itself will not allow me to unlock OEM even though the check is turned on?
slimmynine said:
I tried them all, nothing seems to work
I'm stuck at 'Flashing unlock is not allowed'. I've set up everything I need to in Developer Options, I made sure they're all enabled.
It's really weird, could it potentially be a software issue? The software itself will not allow me to unlock OEM even though the check is turned on?
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how does the one plus flash firmware ? for samsung we use a tool called odin, do you not have a similar tool for your device ?
I don't recall having any toolkit like that, but in order for the toolkit to work.. do you need to have an unlocked bootloader?
Cause the main issue is that I can't unlock it.
i dont think so, if your flashing an official firmware, but for your device i cant be sure of that
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did you try running your commands as an su , is your device rooted ? you could try sideloading an update.zip maybe
what does it say when you flash this command ? true, true false ?
C:\ADB>fastboot OEM device-info
maybe this will help https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...us-2-back-to-stock-100.3269543/#post-64279667
slimmynine said:
I too am having the same issue.
I recently wanted to try Android 12, I took a chinnese version of it and my phone is unusable, literally all chinnese.
I want to downgrade, I enabled Debugging and Oeam Unlock in Dev options but I get the ''remote: 'Flashing Unlock is not allowed"" when I try to fastboot oem unlock, I tried different USB ports, I keep updating all my drivers for ADB but nothing is working. I'm panicking a bit cause I don't have a phone to use, and not many people work with ONEPLUS in my country.
If someone has an answer, please save me lol
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yeah i think some phone makers lock down the bootloader, like its unlocked but when i try to flash a gsi it says device locked state
jamsandpeabug said:
alcatel has a program to download and install firmware but the device is not listed, cannot find fw on the net
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OK try
c:\adb
Adb fastboot oem device-info
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C:\adb
With where ever your fastboot is located
Just to check if your device is showing is oem locked or unlocked, it will display with a true or false option. I can't really advise to much as I don't have experience with that device
You could also try
fastboot oem unlock_critical
Not sure if that will work for your device though
Idk what else to recommend, are you stuck at boot ? Can u boot into recovery mode ? Do u have an ext sd card slot
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Is that your firmware
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Have youlooked at that
if you can confirm your phone has a mtk chipset use mtkclient to bootloader unlock it https://github.com/bkerler/mtkclient
otherwise youre out of luck
But
jamsandpeabug said:
im not stuck at boot, i want to flash gsi but it says device is in locked state even with oem unlocked in dev options, adb debugging enabled etc , and just wont let me flash.. its starts flashing and then fails due to locked state
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If the flashing starts, and fails, the os would be overwritten and you wouldn't be able to boot. So what you mean is the process trys to start but fails, right yh then I don't know what else I can say to try and help, let's hope mtkclient is an avenue you can pursue
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