How do i see on my Nexus One if my bootloader is locked or unlocked ??
I am newbie on Nexus G1 - sorry.
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Hi,
You will see an unlocked icon at boot.
Like this: static.arstechnica.com/N1_unlock.png
Sorry, can't post link yet.
What do you need to do ?
Flash a custom rom ? Don't need unlocked bootloader for that now (unless you are in 2.3.4)
Re-lock bootloader to sell phone ? You can't.
I don't see any icon at boot. I have installed Mark Denver's ROM 2.3.5.
Well if you don't see the unlocked pad lock at the splash screen that means your bootloader is locked. And just so you know you can do almost everything with only root access you don't need an unlocked bootloader.
I just S-OFF my Vivid which left me still rooted, but now locked. Do I need to unlock again at HTCDev? I want to be able to flash ROMs without having to worry about HBoot.
bruce7373 said:
I just S-OFF my Vivid which left me still rooted, but now locked. Do I need to unlock again at HTCDev? I want to be able to flash ROMs without having to worry about HBoot.
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The original unlock code will still work. You shouldn't have to gi through the HTC Dev process again.
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The original unlock code will still work. You shouldn't have to gi through the HTC Dev process again.
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I don't have it. But I just read another post where the guy was in same situation as me and tried the HTCDev unlock routine and it didn't work.
I also read in another thread that if you do the jbear s-off, it will revert to locked, but since the phone is now s-off, it doesn't matter if the bootloader is locked (s-off supercedes locked, maybe?). So since I'm rooted and have a recovery, do I have to worry if I flash a custom ROM?
Edit: I was worrying over nothing. I was able to get a new unlock code from HTCDev, no problem. It worked fine on the custom bootloader. I forget that unlocking wipes everything, but as I was planning to flash the PAC rom, it didn't matter.
HTC Vivid (ICS)
I have an HTC One Developer Edition (64GB) and it comes with a factory unlocked bootloader.
I flashed some recovery images, new kernels, etc, but I'd like to go back to the factory image with the factory unlocked bootloader.
I've tried using the HTC RUU file and it doesn't work unless you "fastboot oem lock", which I did, and it successfully restored the factory image but now the bootloader is "RELOCKED".
I can unlock using HTCDev.com but it erases a bunch of applications and it's no longer the factory developer edition image...
Can anybody help me?
sofakng said:
I have an HTC One Developer Edition (64GB) and it comes with a factory unlocked bootloader.
I flashed some recovery images, new kernels, etc, but I'd like to go back to the factory image with the factory unlocked bootloader.
I've tried using the HTC RUU file and it doesn't work unless you "fastboot oem lock", which I did, and it successfully restored the factory image but now the bootloader is "RELOCKED".
I can unlock using HTCDev.com but it erases a bunch of applications and it's no longer the factory developer edition image...
Can anybody help me?
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Unlock it via HTCDev and flash back the data partition from my NANDROID, see my signature.
The issue is that unlocking the bootloader wipes the data partition, which has those apps. That's why they are missing. The NANDROID will fully restore your Dev Edition to the factory state.
Thanks for the information...
However, the NANDROID backup requires a custom recovery image, right?
I'm trying to reset everything (recovery image, boot image, data image, etc) back to factory and have the bootloader unlocked (and not say TAMPERED, etc).
Yes. You can fastboot a recovery without installing it but it will say tampered anyways.
Can I restore everything to stock and remove the tampered warning?
sofakng said:
Can I restore everything to stock and remove the tampered warning?
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Yes, relock your bootloader, install the RUU. Then TAMPERED is gone but bootloader is locked. Unlock with HTCDev. I'd rather go with TAMPERED than with locked bootloader and the hassle with HTCDev.
Hmmm, maybe I'm doing something wrong.
I've relocked the bootloader and installed the RUU but it still says tampered. What can I be doing wrong?
I wish HTC had an RUU that resets the developer edition to factory unlocked (instead of requiring me to use HTCDev to unlock it again...)
You only need to worry about it saying tampered if you send it in for repair. Which you would flash back to stock anyway.
You don't see tampered when booting, so who cares!
Yeah, sorry... I'm new to Android and just trying to learn how to completely reset the phone.
Also, I'm wondering why the tampered warning is even displayed on the developer edition because isn't the entire purpose of this version to replace the different system images, etc?
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Also, I'm wondering why the tampered warning is even displayed on the developer edition because isn't the entire purpose of this version to replace the different system images, etc?
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Because it's still the same hboot/bootloader but just sold pre-unlocked by HTC.
Ok, so just to clarify then, I can't really go back to factory unlocked (without the tampered warning), but it doesn't really matter...?
sofakng said:
Thanks for the information...
However, the NANDROID backup requires a custom recovery image, right?
I'm trying to reset everything (recovery image, boot image, data image, etc) back to factory and have the bootloader unlocked (and not say TAMPERED, etc).
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You should use Helium aka Carbon for your backups in case you cannot root again. It don't require root.
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I need to send my dev edition back to get an exchange. I have used the RUU, to get rid of the tampered, but now it says relocked... Will that be a problem?
schn1tt3r said:
I need to send my dev edition back to get an exchange. I have used the RUU, to get rid of the tampered, but now it says relocked... Will that be a problem?
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hey
did u manage to get back it to stock ?? without the tampered? and get it repaired by HTC? after flashing the RUU?
if so hw?
please some links
Thank You
e1forall said:
hey
did u manage to get back it to stock ?? without the tampered? and get it repaired by HTC? after flashing the RUU?
if so hw?
please some links
Thank You
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I used command prompt Android ADB to run the RUU. Tampered label went away, but "relocked" was shown instead of "unlocked" and I sent it back just like that no problem.
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I used command prompt Android ADB to run the RUU. Tampered label went away, but "relocked" was shown instead of "unlocked" and I sent it back just like that no problem.
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is there no way to get back to factory state ?? still?
e1forall said:
is there no way to get back to factory state ?? still?
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What do you mean? Its easy, HTCdev website provide the RUU file which is basically a one click solution.
schn1tt3r said:
What do you mean? Its easy, HTCdev website provide the RUU file which is basically a one click solution.
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yeah factory state for the Dev edition i mean stock firmware . without tampered. and bootloader unlocked
e1forall said:
yeah factory state for the Dev edition i mean stock firmware . without tampered. and bootloader unlocked
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I saved an email an HTC support guy sent me for the Developer One Edition.
The only file you need is an RUU.exe you can download from HTCdev.com click "developer" and download somewhere there. If you bought your developer edition in USA like I did, your filename should be RUU_M7_UL_JB_50_BrightstarUS_WWE_1.29.1540.3.exe
Get that file and follow the instructions:
The easiest way to do that is to put the device into Fastboot Mode:
1. Boot the device into bootloader (Disable Fastboot, Power off device, Press + hold volume down and power on)
2. Navigate to Fastboot using the volume buttons. Select with power
3. Connect device to PC. “Fastboot” should change to say “Fastboot USB”
4. Execute the RUU (Rom Update Utility)
You can also do it using HTC Sync Manager. I will provide you with the instructions.
1. Download and install HTC Sync Manager from http://www.htc.com/www/software/htc-sync-manager/
2. Once it is installed proceed with step three.
3. Power down the phone
4. Power on the phone by holding volume down + power
5. Fastboot is already highlighted by default, tap power to go into it and plug the phone into the computer.
a. Note: If all drivers installed properly, you should see a change on the screen that says “fastboot usb” in red.
6. Run the RUU that was downloaded from the website and follow the on-screen directions.
a. Note: If done correctly, the screen on the phone will change to solid black and say “HTC” in grey letters and proceed to flash the phone
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That should remove the "tampered" from hboot and will set your bootloader to "relocked" even though phone ships as unlocked. If you want to do this just for warranty, then you can argue the "relocked" happened from their official RUU and therefore still covered under warranty.
EDIT: There is a guide in xda stickied dont know how you did not see it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2358738
schn1tt3r said:
I saved an email an HTC support guy sent me for the Developer One Edition.
The only file you need is an RUU.exe you can download from HTCdev.com click "developer" and download somewhere there. If you bought your developer edition in USA like I did, your filename should be RUU_M7_UL_JB_50_BrightstarUS_WWE_1.29.1540.3.exe
Get that file and follow the instructions:
That should remove the "tampered" from hboot and will set your bootloader to "relocked" even though phone ships as unlocked. If you want to do this just for warranty, then you can argue the "relocked" happened from their official RUU and therefore still covered under warranty.
EDIT: There is a guide in xda stickied dont know how you did not see it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2358738
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hello
i have seen the guide
I am in India
So the warranty is not covered in India for the Dev Edition
But i wanted to go stock with bootloader unlocked without tampered
so the question
I restored to stock over the weekend and everything seemed good. I don't want to mess with custom ROMs anymore for the moment so I wanted to relock the bootloader.
I went into the bootloader and ran a fastboot oem lock begin then flash all of the factory image parts again. I then ran fastboot oem lock and got a "locked!" message on my device. When I rebooted into the bootloader again I saw that my device was now locked, but still showed "Software status: Modified". Is that normal after flashing a factory image? I would have expected that it would have reverted to "official" or whatever the default is.
The other part of the issue is that I'm not sure if my bootloader actually re-locked. When I reboot I still see the "Warning bootloader unlocked" message. Also, I was still able to flash the factory image again even though the status showed "locked." Are you supposed to be able to flash the factory images with a locked bootloader? And is the warning message supposed to show after a re-lock?
Locking the bootloader just means you can only flash firmware for your model and carrier, if you try to flash the firmware of a different model or carrier it won't let you because it is relocked.
And just so you are aware, your status is not "locked" it is "relocked". There is no way to have the "locked" status again.
As far as it saying modified, did you flash the firmware for your model and your carrier? Or a different one? It had to be the original firmware that came on the phone or it will say modified.
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Locking the bootloader just means you can only flash firmware for your model and carrier, if you try to flash the firmware of a different model or carrier it won't let you because it is relocked.
And just so you are aware, your status is not "locked" it is "relocked". There is no way to have the "locked" status again.
As far as it saying modified, did you flash the firmware for your model and your carrier? Or a different one? It had to be the original firmware that came on the phone or it will say modified.
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Good to know you should be able to flash stock firmware with a locked bootloader.
Well the bootloader shows "Locked" not "Relocked." I'm simply telling you what it displays. Is it normal to still have the "unlocked bootloader" warning on boot?
It's a Pure edition and I did flash the Pure firmware, but it still says Modified. That said, the phone came with 4.4.4 and I flashed the updated 5.1, could that be it?
Hello.
Normally after relocking the bootloader on these phones it will say relocked. While debranding my phone I had the phone bootloader unlocked and rooted, with the untrusted boot up message. Half way through the debranded procedure I had massive issues with encryption and it not letting me past which took an age to sort out.
Once I passed that I managed to finish debranding the phone, but after flashing the the new firmware to the phone I stopped seeing the unlocked bootloader message, when I hadnt relocked the bootloader. When I checked, the bootloader was locked and frp was unlocked.
Everything is working fine with the phone, receiving updates, all themes working, everything working great.
I just don't fully understand how it's relocked itself, but Instead of it showing relocked it shows the original locked, but frp is now unlocked while the phone is locked, both originally said locked.
Anyone have any ideas. ????
Same for me
Look at
http://forum.xda-developers.com/p9-plus/how-to/guide-how-to-lock-unlocked-relocked-t3465486
Did you find out why frp doesn't go back to locked Instead of staying unlocked. I only ask because my NatWest app says i'm rooted or security settings have changed and won't let me log in via fingerprint. I wonder if it's because of this. ????
Edit. If you remove USB debugging and OEM unlock it relocks the frp lock.
Good thank you for sharing it