Hi there, I want to root my pixel , but I can't. (Screenshot) I buy phone with Verizon contract , but now it's contract free. If someone can help me. (I'm from Ukraine,we don't have Verizon)
For Verizon phones, regardless whether contract free or not, it is impossible to unlock the bootloader.
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tom1807 said:
For Verizon phones, regardless whether contract free or not, it is impossible to unlock the bootloader.
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And how to flash android via PC or root it ? Impossible?
nick.arabadji said:
And how to flash android via PC or root it ? Impossible?
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Root impossible with locked bootloader.
Flashing? Here you go.
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tom1807 said:
Root impossible with locked bootloader.
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I can't ... I try , but android flash tool need to unlock bootloader...
nick.arabadji said:
Hi there, I want to root my pixel , but I can't. (Screenshot) I buy phone with Verizon contract , but now it's contract free. If someone can help me. (I'm from Ukraine,we don't have Verizon)
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You're screwed. Verizon will NEVER unlock the bootloader, and you can't either. This means you CANNOT flash factory images. You CANNOT root the device. You CAN manually flash OTA images through the device recovery with fastboot, however as the device is still supported for the next four years, that ability is nearly pointless.
You should have purchased a Japanese Pixel 6. If I recall correctly, it's the same hardware as the Verizon Pixel 6 but with an unlockable bootloader. Now it's too late for that, so simply enjoy what you have because honestly you're not missing much.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
You're screwed. Verizon will NEVER unlock the bootloader, and you can't either. This means you CANNOT flash factory images. You CANNOT root the device. You CAN manually flash OTA images through the device recovery with fastboot, however as the device is still supported for the next four years, that ability is nearly pointless.
You should have purchased a Japanese Pixel 6. If I recall correctly, it's the same hardware as the Verizon Pixel 6 but with an unlockable bootloader. Now it's too late for that, so simply enjoy what you have because honestly you're not missing much.
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Thanks for reply ! I just need to reflash for delete some bugs ..
nick.arabadji said:
Thanks for reply ! I just need to reflash for delete some bugs ..
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Perform a factory reset instead. Since you cannot flash things that's the way you eliminate bugs on your device.
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Hi,
Wondering if it possible to remove the yellow ad of Sprint during turning the phone on.
Thnaks!
shabydog said:
Hi,
Wondering if it possible to remove the yellow ad of Sprint during turning the phone on.
Thnaks!
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Look here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2881117
Sent from my Stump'd & Bump'd Sprint LG G3 using Tapatalk
Evolution_Freak said:
Look here
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Do i have to be Rooted?
Thanks!
shabydog said:
Do i have to be Rooted?
Thanks!
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Yes, in order to edit system files.
Thanks for the great help!!
p.s: so nice to root the device by an app such as Stump!
shabydog said:
Thanks for the great help!!
p.s: so nice to root the device by an app such as Stump!
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Sure is nice when there is a flaw in stock code that allows you to inject root (privilege escalation).
Sorry its a pet peve of mine, I'd rather an unlocked bootloader and secure system so I know that if I'm on stock nothing gets root until I'm ready for root by unlocking the bootloader.
/soapbox lol
_Dennis_ said:
Sorry its a pet peve of mine, I'd rather an unlocked bootloader and secure system so I know that if I'm on stock nothing gets root until I'm ready for root by unlocking the bootloader.
/soapbox lol
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But BL was already been unlocked?
shabydog said:
But BL was already been unlocked?
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BL was bypassed, not unlocked. Nexus devices, some Sony devices, and some HTC devices can have the BL unlocked (commands in fastboot, no root required to do) but BUMP just tricks the bootloader then requires boot imgs to be signed with the DEVs keys (from my understanding).
This means it is not a true unlock but will act as a unlock if the imgs are signed by the devs (I'm not privy to the actual method so I could be off a bit)
With a true unlock you take a step, outside of the normal system, usually wiping data in the process, to enable an unsigned recovery that allows you to flash a new system. This means if I steal your device I can't root it and install a few apps then give it back with you not knowing, or steal your CC info stored in a db file using root privileges.
Sammy and LG root/unlocks are backwards. I can take your device, install stump, delete stump, install a root/hidden tracker, and follow where you go without your knowledge, all in about 15 mins.
Hi, I literally opened the nexus 9 out of the box, powered it on & after choosing a wifi network it began updating, the device crashed during this update and now it won't boot! I've tried & searched for everything, anyone have any ideas?
Booting to recovery with HW buttons, wiping cache/userdata/factory reset - Nada!
Can boot into fastboot, no permission to flash as oem unlock is disabled!
I cant get into the tablet to unlock fastboot oem unlock within devOpitons or usb debugging etc, (com.android.phone has stopped on boot) black screen indefinitely.
I can't flash any images while it is locked
surely there must be a simple method?
desperate here
Return it
I'd just return it. I'm no expert, but I'd seek a way to avoid the update during setup and try to postpone it until you unlock developer options and OEM unlock. I'm not sure how you'd bypass the update during setup, but you're in the right place if it's possible.
VermontKindBud said:
I'd just return it. I'm no expert, but I'd seek a way to avoid the update during setup and try to postpone it until you unlock developer options and OEM unlock. I'm not sure how you'd bypass the update during setup, but you're in the right place if it's possible.
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Hmm, its one of works, just bought bulk amount of them. surely it can't be stuck in an unescapable cycle?
syko9 said:
Hmm, its one of works, just bought bulk amount of them. surely it can't be stuck in an unescapable cycle?
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Certainly it can. If it started to install the 5.0.2 OTA, there have been a lot of bricks.
cam30era said:
Certainly it can. If it started to install the 5.0.2 OTA, there have been a lot of bricks.
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Alright thanks for the info, guess it shall be replaced thanks.
syko9 said:
Alright thanks for the info, guess it shall be replaced thanks.
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Welcome. And FWIW: there's a button for that.
If I remember correctly you can still flash the stock images even with the boot loader locked. Its only custom images that google will not accept unless you unlock boot loader.
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If I remember correctly you can still flash the stock images even with the boot loader locked. Its only custom images that google will not accept unless you unlock boot loader.
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Bootloader has to be unlocked to "fastboot flash" anything.
You can sideload an OTA with a locked bootloader, but you have to be able to access recovery.
cam30era said:
Bootloader has to be unlocked to "fastboot flash" anything.
You can sideload an OTA with a locked bootloader, but you have to be able to access recovery.
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Ah ok gotcha. My apologizes, I thought I heard somewhere you could. Thank you for the correction.
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Ah ok gotcha. My apologizes, I thought I heard somewhere you could. Thank you for the correction.
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No problem. That's how we learn.
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No problem. That's how we learn.
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Indeed I'm still new to nexus devices. I've been flashing on Samsung devices for years so I'm still stuck in my Odin ways. Just got the N9 less then a week ago. The whole fastboot thing was foreign at first but I'm getting there lol. Thank you again.
So, long story short, I recently bought a Nexus 9 from ebay which arrived with factory reset protection.
I have spoken to both Google and HTC about the situation and both were of no real help except for saying a few things outright between them to give me good enough reason to believe one of two things.
That 1 - it is possible to flash factory images over a device with a locked bootloader
or 2 - it is possible to unlock the bootloader without having access to developer settings
Anyone have any experience with either of these possibilities?
https://developers.google.com/android/ota
Full OTA Images can be flashed onto devices with locked boot loaders.
You need to boot into recovery and select sideload update.
Yeah, I know how to do that, but that only goes for updates, doesn't it? I tried to sideload a previous build onto the tablet but it failed the procedure, so it doesn't really solve the issue and if I flash a more recent update I still get FRP :/ If I wanted to revert back to the 7.0, or even marshmallow, would that be possible? Or does that require an unlocked bootloader?
enriquejones666 said:
https://developers.google.com/android/ota
Full OTA Images can be flashed onto devices with locked boot loaders.
You need to boot into recovery and select sideload update.
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Yeah, I know how to do that, but that only goes for updates, doesn't it? I tried to sideload a previous build onto the tablet but it failed the procedure, so it doesn't really solve the issue and if I flash a more recent update I still get FRP :/ If I wanted to revert back to the 7.0, or even marshmallow, would that be possible? Or does that require an unlocked bootloader?
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Yeah, I know how to do that, but that only goes for updates, doesn't it? I tried to sideload a previous build onto the tablet but it failed the procedure, so it doesn't really solve the issue and if I flash a more recent update I still get FRP :/ If I wanted to revert back to the 7.0, or even marshmallow, would that be possible? Or does that require an unlocked bootloader?
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Those are full ota images, same as factory image. Meaning full package.
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Yeah, I know how to do that, but that only goes for updates, doesn't it? I tried to sideload a previous build onto the tablet but it failed the procedure, so it doesn't really solve the issue and if I flash a more recent update I still get FRP :/ If I wanted to revert back to the 7.0, or even marshmallow, would that be possible? Or does that require an unlocked bootloader?
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Ah yes, now I see your predicament. Unfortunately, there is no "there" there. You do need an unlocked bootloader to wipe the system clean with a factory image, and as you noted, the Full OTA Image will recover you from a system that won't boot, but it won't get rid of FRP.
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Ah yes, now I see your predicament. Unfortunately, there is no "there" there. You do need an unlocked bootloader to wipe the system clean with a factory image, and as you noted, the Full OTA Image will recover you from a system that won't boot, but it won't get rid of FRP.
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Exactly Hence my questions as to how do the manufacturers wipe everything and flash the new image without unlocking the bootloader? Or will it always be a trade secret?...... Hmmmm
BigDomTheFirst said:
Exactly Hence my questions as to how do the manufacturers wipe everything and flash the new image without unlocking the bootloader? Or will it always be a trade secret?...... Hmmmm
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did we ever fix this? my bootloader is locked and no os installed. Was trying to return to factory and went thru all the flashing steps successfully then at the end locked the bootloader. Now tablet says "for development purposes only not for production use" and boots back to fastboot. It will not reboot at all
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did we ever fix this? my bootloader is locked and no os installed. Was trying to return to factory and went thru all the flashing steps successfully then at the end locked the bootloader. Now tablet says "for development purposes only not for production use" and boots back to fastboot. It will not reboot at all
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Never found out how they do this.... are you able to boot in to recovery? if you can do that you may be able to flash a recovery OTA through 'apply update from ADB'. Worth a shot
Uncleheff said:
did we ever fix this? my bootloader is locked and no os installed. Was trying to return to factory and went thru all the flashing steps successfully then at the end locked the bootloader. Now tablet says "for development purposes only not for production use" and boots back to fastboot. It will not reboot at all
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If up dont mind my asking how did it get that way by just locking the bootloader? I was just about to flash stock and lock on my volantis, then read this...?
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If up dont mind my asking how did it get that way by just locking the bootloader? I was just about to flash stock and lock on my volantis, then read this...?
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definitely don't lock your bootloader. That is a horrible move and serves no purpose
madbat99 said:
definitely don't lock your bootloader. That is a horrible move and serves no purpose
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I actually reflashed last factory stock image and relocked without issue. It is a horrible move, I agree...I already miss root, but it suits the purpose. Thanks for your reply.
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I actually reflashed last factory stock image and relocked without issue. It is a horrible move, I agree...I already miss root, but it suits the purpose. Thanks for your reply.
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it's only a bad move if you make a mistake and can't repair it because your bootloader is now locked. But if it goes well then you're all set.
I was looking into unlocking the bootloader of my moto g 2nd edition (xt1064), and I wanted to know if there are any serious risks or warnings I should be aware of.
Risks like:
- damage to the sim card
- disabled messaging or calling
Unlocking the bootloader itself won't do any damage. It's what you do AFTER you unlock the bootloader, like installing custom ROMs that can potentially be dangerous. (Note I said POTENTIALLY)
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Unlocking the bootloader itself won't do any damage. It's what you do AFTER you unlock the bootloader, like installing custom ROMs that can potentially be dangerous. (Note I said POTENTIALLY)
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So I can still make calls and text with an unlocked bootloader, but it's the custom ROMs I install that may do that
PotatoDew said:
So I can still make calls and text with an unlocked bootloader, but it's the custom ROMs I install that may do that
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Anything you can do without it unlocked you can do it with it unlocked. And I'm fairly certain all custom ROMS for your device will have the ability to text and call considering it's a phone. If that's not the case the developer of whatever ROM doesn't have that feature is just a moron.
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Anything you can do without it unlocked you can do it with it unlocked. And I'm fairly certain all custom ROMS for your device will have the ability to text and call considering it's a phone. If that's not the case the developer of whatever ROM doesn't have that feature is just a moron.
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Are you sure? The motorola bootloader unlocking website said that I could lose some key functions, including calling.
The website (I can't post full links):
motorola-global-portal.custhelp com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
PotatoDew said:
Are you sure? The motorola bootloader unlocking website said that I could lose some key functions, including calling.
The website (I can't post full links):
motorola-global-portal.custhelp com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
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I checked out the website. Honestly, I've never heard of a phone losing these key functions.
According to me, the warning is about what you do after unlocking.
So, I'll say go ahead and unlock your phone.
Augustoandro said:
I checked out the website. Honestly, I've never heard of a phone losing these key functions.
According to me, the warning is about what you do after unlocking.
So, I'll say go ahead and unlock your phone.
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Alright
Thanks both of you!
Hello,
After receiving my new Motorola x40 I realized that I wasn't able to use my GooglePay nor did it have other language support. So I decided to unlock my x40 bootloader via https://en-us.support.motorola.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your- device-a
It all worked. I managed to install a global rom with all the google apps and extra language support.
However, Global rom didn't allow my GooglePlay to use my cards or backup via googleOne since the flashing was unlocked. So I went to fastboot to " fastboot flashing lock". After which my cards were able to work.
After few days of using global rom I decided to go back to chinese one since I found it a bit easier to navigate.
So when I decided to go back to my old chinese rom, in "Developer Options" OEM unlocking says "Connect to the internet or contact your operator" and it is greyed out.
I tried using " fastboot flashing/oem unlock" in fastboot however it tells me that i need to unlock it in " developer options " first.
My phone has already been connected to wifi for around 90 hours on a Global rom And around a week before I transitioned from Chinese room over to global rom.
How long do I need to be connected to the internet or what operator do I need to contact to unlock my OEM again? Or maybe there is another way to unlock OEM without waiting?
Things I tried and failed:
1) Factory reset
2) Wipe/Cache reset via recovery3) "fastboot flashing/oem unlock" via bootloader
Global rom used: https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/motorola/rtwo/official/RETGB/
Have same problem.
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Have same problem.
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How many days are you in this state? maybe you are closer to 7 days than I am
The toggle to unlock the bootloader is now enabled for me after 8 days. I have the Edge 40 Pro.
mine too, didn't look before, i own mine since 14 april
Ok so the theory is that once you get a global rom and "fastboot oem lock", it will act like new phone and will only unlock after 7-8 days. Guess will have to wait to test this theory out.
zeakey said:
Ok so the theory is that once you get a global rom and "fastboot oem lock", it will act like new phone and will only unlock after 7-8 days. Guess will have to wait to test this theory out.
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Any update whether you can toggle OEM Unlocking?
Also, as someone who have been using Moto phones from China for years, CN ROM is way way way better the Global ROM when it comes to features and software updates. One useful feature is the built in Motorola Wallet app where I can use my phone as keycard and transpo card.
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Any update whether you can toggle OEM Unlocking?
Also, as someone who have been using Moto phones from China for years, CN ROM is way way way better the Global ROM when it comes to features and software updates. One useful feature is the built in Motorola Wallet app where I can use my phone as keycard and transpo card.
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Nope. Still not unlocked. Waiting for new firmware updates. So far EU region didn't get any.
zeakey said:
Nope. Still not unlocked. Waiting for new firmware updates. So far EU region didn't get any.
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Supposedly OTA updates are being released, some can update successfully, others can't. Keep us updated if you're able to successfully update.
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Supposedly OTA updates are being released, some can update successfully, others can't. Keep us updated if you're able to successfully update.
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I did update from from 20-15 to 20-28 version. OEM still didn't get unlocked
zeakey said:
I did update from from 20-15 to 20-28 version. OEM still didn't get unlocked
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I'm assuming it's a Motorola issue. I'm assuming maybe even real Edge 40 Pro devices can't unlock yet? Honestly if OTA works and so do all features (banking, 5g, etc) then I have no problem doing the conversion.
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I did update from from 20-15 to 20-28 version. OEM still didn't get unlocked
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Does this mean you were able to update to 20-28 even with the locked bootloader (and locked OEM)?
Zechosenjuan said:
Does this mean you were able to update to 20-28 even with the locked bootloader (and locked OEM)?
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I also updated without problem with bootloader closed and oem blocked and everything fine in the same way I solved the vpn and everything at 100 on the computer
ziggmax said:
I also updated without problem with bootloader closed and oem blocked and everything fine in the same way I solved the vpn and everything at 100 on the computer
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What tools\steps did you take to update while bootloader and OEM are locked?
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What tools\steps did you take to update while bootloader and OEM are locked?
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Using TinyFastbootScript flashing the reteu rom But when I installed it I blocked the bootloader thinking that it could be opened again to my surprise I could no longer activate the box so I have to wait and see if with any update I can go back To activate that option To activate that option
ziggmax said:
Using TinyFastbootScript flashing the reteu rom But when I installed it I blocked the bootloader thinking that it could be opened again to my surprise I could no longer activate the box so I have to wait and see if with any update I can go back To activate that option To activate that option
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You won't be able to unlock the bootloader twice, impossible it's done by design by motorola.
You can only unlock your bootloader once
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You won't be able to unlock the bootloader twice, impossible it's done by design by motorola.
You can only unlock your bootloader once
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does this mean the phone that went through unlock\lock of the BL will never get a firmware update (whether OTA or manual)?
Zechosenjuan said:
does this mean the phone that went through unlock\lock of the BL will never get a firmware update (whether OTA or manual)?
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It's possible that we won't get OTA, only will know for sure in the future, i'm in the same situation.
But you can always manually update your firmware with rescue tool or through ADB as long it's the official firmware. You don't need a unlocked bootloader for that
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It's possible that we won't get OTA, only will know for sure in the future, i'm in the same situation.
But you can always manually update your firmware with rescue tool or through ADB as long it's the official firmware. You don't need a unlocked bootloader for that
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This gives hope. Can you link me to flashing through adb? So far have only seen fastboot and magisk.
Zechosenjuan said:
This gives hope. Can you link me to flashing through adb? So far have only seen fastboot and magisk.
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I think this method would work:
I screwed up...moto X40 bricked / Any EDL mode available?
Hi guys sadly I completely softbricked my motorola X40 phone i'm a idiot. I flashed to a wrong firmware file (edge 30 pro) and re-locked bootloader then found it phone doesn't properly boot anymore. I can boot it in fastboot mode but flashing in...
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But I think this will erase all your data so it's not a real "upgrade firmware" method
I also found out there is an "software update" in the lenovo rescue tool
Maybe it's worth the shot to try this out too, but for me it's says I have the latest firmware already (which is correct) so I can't test it out right now.