I have the HTC Vivid with android 4.0.3, I tried to unlock the boot loader through HTC Dev but when I got to the cmd part it said "Waiting On Device" and was stuck there... So I then tried to use Hasoon's All In One Kit for HTC Vivid, still no luck, this time the command prompt didn't even pop up... I had it in Charge mode and Disk Drive mode. But I saw this video of this guy unlocking bootloader from an app on the device itself but he said you have to have root access, but in order to root you have to have an unlocked bootloader (Dont you?)! So I don't know what to do, unless there's a way to root a phone with out unlocking the bootloader? Right now I don't care if I void the warranty or wipe my device, I just want to get my phone rooted! Any help? Thanks! And i dont know allot about s-off and s-on and HBoot and bootloaders and stuff, I just want to root it permanently, sheesh, I wish it was as easy as jail breaking an iPhone...
Ok guys, I tryed HTCDev to unlock the bootloaded, but when the CMD part came where its "suppost to give you the code to enter in the site, it said, "WAITING FOR DEVICE"
sounds like you just need the usb drivers man. it should be in the kit if not just google the drivers. and jailbreaking iphones isnt that easy lol
You said it you had it in disk mode? It needs to be in Charge and the USB Debugging needs to be on. Disk drive is for your SD card. You'll need that later on for flashing your Rom.
And if you follow the first window on the All In One Kit you should not have a problem. Also there is a you tube video on the root process here is the link for everything you need. Read very carefully and have patience. GL
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1498003
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Yeah you probably need the drivers
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CreeperCrew415 said:
I have the HTC Vivid with android 4.0.3, I tried to unlock the boot loader through HTC Dev but when I got to the cmd part it said "Waiting On Device" and was stuck there... So I then tried to use Hasoon's All In One Kit for HTC Vivid, still no luck, this time the command prompt didn't even pop up... I had it in Charge mode and Disk Drive mode. But I saw this video of this guy unlocking bootloader from an app on the device itself but he said you have to have root access, but in order to root you have to have an unlocked bootloader (Dont you?)! So I don't know what to do, unless there's a way to root a phone with out unlocking the bootloader? Right now I don't care if I void the warranty or wipe my device, I just want to get my phone rooted! Any help? Thanks! And i dont know allot about s-off and s-on and HBoot and bootloaders and stuff, I just want to root it permanently, sheesh, I wish it was as easy as jail breaking an iPhone...
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What os are you using on your pc?
CreeperCrew415 said:
But I saw this video of this guy unlocking bootloader from an app on the device itself but he said you have to have root access, but in order to root you have to have an unlocked bootloader (Dont you?)! So I don't know what to do, unless there's a way to root a phone with out unlocking the bootloader?
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You can always get the warranty back on your phone by installing the stock OS. Anyways to unlock the bootloader, just go to this HTC development site and put in your phone and they will give you multiple steps on how to unlock the bootloader. Go on google and look for htcdev and right in the front it will say, unlock bootloader.
Hope this helps!
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You can always get the warranty back on your phone by installing the stock OS. Anyways to unlock the bootloader, just go to this HTC development site and put in your phone and they will give you multiple steps on how to unlock the bootloader. Go on google and look for htcdev and right in the front it will say, unlock bootloader.
Hope this helps!
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I don't think you can get your waranty back of unlocking the bootloader cause even after re-locking and unrooting your bootloader will always say ***RE-LOCKED***
CreeperCrew415 said:
I have the HTC Vivid with android 4.0.3, I tried to unlock the boot loader through HTC Dev but when I got to the cmd part it said "Waiting On Device" and was stuck there... So I then tried to use Hasoon's All In One Kit for HTC Vivid, still no luck, this time the command prompt didn't even pop up... I had it in Charge mode and Disk Drive mode. But I saw this video of this guy unlocking bootloader from an app on the device itself but he said you have to have root access, but in order to root you have to have an unlocked bootloader (Dont you?)! So I don't know what to do, unless there's a way to root a phone with out unlocking the bootloader? Right now I don't care if I void the warranty or wipe my device, I just want to get my phone rooted! Any help? Thanks! And i dont know allot about s-off and s-on and HBoot and bootloaders and stuff, I just want to root it permanently, sheesh, I wish it was as easy as jail breaking an iPhone...
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ZeRo2o9 said:
sounds like you just need the usb drivers man. it should be in the kit if not just google the drivers. and jailbreaking iphones isnt that easy lol
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I had the USB divers.... And for me jailbreaking iPhones is easy...
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OK, so my phone isnt charging unless i put the cord in a particular position in the phone. i used this method to "root" the phone http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1337105 but i need to undo everything to be able to claim warranty. i have put the stock rom on but i need remove recovery (CWM) and relock the bootloader so that i can claim the warranty back
i know tc dev said that it voids the warranty, but there are many smart cookies out there who would know what to do, thanks
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OK, so my phone isnt charging unless i put the cord in a particular position in the phone. i used this method to "root" the phone http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1337105 but i need to undo everything to be able to claim warranty. i have put the stock rom on but i need remove recovery (CWM) and relock the bootloader so that i can claim the warranty back
i know tc dev said that it voids the warranty, but there are many smart cookies out there who would know what to do, thanks
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Ok your gonna need to do a couple of things.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1337105 you need a rooted ROM on your phone first.
then follow this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1373697 but of course don't do the revolutionary thing at the end, the reason I have asked to ROM again is the toolkit in the second post needs to be rooted to run.
This will take you back to Android 2.3.3, the fastboot menu also will have no trace of an unlocked boot loader as it will be relocked
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Ok your gonna need to do a couple of things.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1337105 you need a rooted ROM on your phone first.
then follow this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1373697 but of course don't do the revolutionary thing at the end, the reason I have asked to ROM again is the toolkit in the second post needs to be rooted to run.
This will take you back to Android 2.3.3, the fastboot menu also will have no trace of an unlocked boot loader as it will be relocked
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WORKED GREAT! Thanks alot, as stock as stock can be
It'll show no trace at the moment but as soon as you accept the OTA update to 2.3.5 the fastboot menu will show a big red ***RELOCKED***
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It'll show no trace at the moment but as soon as you accept the OTA update to 2.3.5 the fastboot menu will show a big red ***RELOCKED***
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NOOOOO i alredy sent the phone! damn it! hopefully theyre dumb enough not to check... FARK!
reverse s/off
I can not for the life of me find clear instructions on how to return to s/on. i have it s/off but would like to have it on for warranty exchange purposes. thanks in advance for any help
jcharley said:
I can not for the life of me find clear instructions on how to return to s/on. i have it s/off but would like to have it on for warranty exchange purposes. thanks in advance for any help
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If you are S-OFF using Revolutionary/AlphaRevX here is what you want:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15732727&postcount=14
thanks for your quick reply but no i used HTC Amaze 4G JuopunutBear S-OFF with ControlBear & "Wire Trick"
jcharley said:
thanks for your quick reply but no i used HTC Amaze 4G JuopunutBear S-OFF with ControlBear & "Wire Trick"
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Well you posted in the HTC Incredible S forum which uses a software/hboot based S-OFF solution.
It sounds like the method you used on your HTC device gave it permanent S-OFF, so I don't think there is anyway to turn it back to S-ON. But I suggest you post in the appropriate device forum for the HTC Amaze.
Is there any way for me to downgrade my ISC to GB?
Flash the GB ROM and corresponding kernel of your choice. You just can't go back to the old hboot... but can still flash GB ROMS on the new hboot.
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Thanks for the help but I do not have my phone rooted right now. I've been trying for like the past hours with the all in one kit from hasooon, but I cannot seem to get it to work. I have unlocked my bootloader already. Would that be the reason why?
GlowingStar said:
Thanks for the help but I do not have my phone rooted right now. I've been trying for like the past hours with the all in one kit from hasooon, but I cannot seem to get it to work. I have unlocked my bootloader already. Would that be the reason why?
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Could be. I'm pretty sure you need to relock your bootloader before running the RUU...
Is there a way to relock my bootloader? Also, I was trying from your superguide eariler but I just got super confused. If you could help me, that would be great.
I actually have ICS updated from GB today with the new AT&T. Now that I've updated my OS, I have no idea how to root my phone anymore because there are only posts for 2.3.4 GB. I've actually tried the permroot from hasoon, but I can't seem to get that to work.
Well, to relock the bootloader, you can either use hasoon2000's Vivid All-In-One Toolkit, which has pretty much everything you need to relock the bootloader.
Otherwise, you boot into the bootloader and into fastboot, and follow the steps for relocking the bootloader in part 6 of the Superguide.
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Well, to relock the bootloader, you can either use hasoon2000's Vivid All-In-One Toolkit, which has pretty much everything you need to relock the bootloader.
Otherwise, you boot into the bootloader and into fastboot, and follow the steps for relocking the bootloader in part 6 of the Superguide.
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I actually have a question. I can't boot into bootloader by holding down power and down volume...
Successfully relocked my bootloader. Many thanks!
Okay now to root my phone. Could you tell me the exact steps to do it? I am having a lot of trouble. I run it with debugging USB on, it will then restart my phone, first it will appear something like a circle with a down arrow inside it. Afterwards, there will be a triangle icon that's red with another arrow. On the Command, it will say device not found for all files then press any key.
Appreciate your help!
GlowingStar said:
Successfully relocked my bootloader. Many thanks!
Okay now to root my phone. Could you tell me the exact steps to do it? I am having a lot of trouble. I run it with debugging USB on, it will then restart my phone, first it will appear something like a circle with a down arrow inside it. Afterwards, there will be a triangle icon that's red with another arrow. On the Command, it will say device not found for all files then press any key.
Appreciate your help!
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You need to unlock your bootloader once again. Then root it. Use the All-In-One toolkit, it will be much easier.
unlock bootloader > then flash the wcx recovery and that should root it.
slapshot30 said:
You need to unlock your bootloader once again. Then root it. Use the All-In-One toolkit, it will be much easier.
unlock bootloader > then flash the wcx recovery and that should root it.
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So all I need to do is unlock bootloader once again, flash the wcx recovery, then I'll be good to go. I think the reason is because I flashed the first CMW recovery. That may be the reason.
Thanks for your help
GlowingStar said:
So all I need to do is unlock bootloader once again, flash the wcx recovery, then I'll be good to go. I think the reason is because I flashed the first CMW recovery. That may be the reason.
Thanks for your help
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Yea, the CWM is a bad idea on the Vivid. Wildchild did a very good job with his WCX recovery. Just unlock your phone again, then click the flash WCX recovery. Wildchild made his recovery so that when flashed, it would automatically give root.
slapshot30 said:
Yea, the CWM is a bad idea on the Vivid. Wildchild did a very good job with his WCX recovery. Just unlock your phone again, then click the flash WCX recovery. Wildchild made his recovery so that when flashed, it would automatically give root.
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I actually downgraded my phone from ICS to GB. I rooted my phone with zergrush. With my phone unlocked, now it went from temproot, to permroot. I am actually trying to find a rom for my phone that I can play around with without getting bored. I want to just leave it as S-On instead of off. Hope you can help with a little bit with that.
so heres what happen
download Andriod revolution for the sprint htc one
it reloaded and went to the bootloader screen I didn't know what happened so I reboot the phone from the bootloader
it went back the bootloader and then without thinking I used the ruu and it relocked the bootloader and didn't even restore the phone so
now I'm stuck with a phone that's stuck on the bootloader screen with it locked and no usb debugging or recovery
is there a way to unlock the bootloader still or atleast enable usb debugging from cmd ? I still have the unlock.bin from the last time I unlocked the bootloader
any idea no phone for me until then
Da1stig said:
so heres what happen
download Andriod revolution for the sprint htc one
it reloaded and went to the bootloader screen I didn't know what happened so I reboot the phone from the bootloader
it went back the bootloader and then without thinking I used the ruu and it relocked the bootloader and didn't even restore the phone so
now I'm stuck with a phone that's stuck on the bootloader screen with it locked and no usb debugging or recovery
is there a way to unlock the bootloader still or atleast enable usb debugging from cmd ? I still have the unlock.bin from the last time I unlocked the bootloader
any idea no phone for me until then
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The problem was that there is no android revolution for the HTC one. You flashed an international Rom on the sprint variant and so it messed the phone up. You can still unlock the bootloader through the HTC website as before. Check the General section for the guides and the Q&A section to post your problems.
Also, check which RUU you used. Was it from the Sprint HTC one board or the general HTC one board?
I forget that typing in HTC one on the search brings general htc one forum anyway ...
I know how to unlock the bootloader but usb debugging isnt enabled and I don't have an os to enable it
Even tried the all in one to push the bootloader unlock and it just stays saying waiting for device
Da1stig said:
I forget that typing in HTC one on the search brings general htc one forum anyway ...
I know how to unlock the bootloader but usb debugging isnt enabled and I don't have an os to enable it
Even tried the all in one to push the bootloader unlock and it just stays saying waiting for device
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in the bootloader it uses fastboot actually so if you have those drivers from the unlock till you will be able to do the steps htc asks
I'm going to try in right now let me see what happens
Da1stig said:
so heres what happen
download Andriod revolution for the sprint htc one
it reloaded and went to the bootloader screen I didn't know what happened so I reboot the phone from the bootloader
it went back the bootloader and then without thinking I used the ruu and it relocked the bootloader and didn't even restore the phone so
now I'm stuck with a phone that's stuck on the bootloader screen with it locked and no usb debugging or recovery
is there a way to unlock the bootloader still or atleast enable usb debugging from cmd ? I still have the unlock.bin from the last time I unlocked the bootloader
any idea no phone for me until then
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Yeah so like the others said use fastboot to re unlock the bootloader, and by the way if you dont have s-off it will be harder to restore it, but if its the case, I would recommend just flashing a recovery and then pushing a rom and flash that. Hope that helps
Oh and always remember as long as you can access fastboot from the bootloader there is always a way to fix a software issue (for the most part)
I still have S-OFF and just tried the command "fastboot flash unlocktoken unlock_code.bin"
Its been saying waiting for device for the last 10 mins .
Da1stig said:
I still have S-OFF and just tried the command "fastboot flash unlocktoken unlock_code.bin"
Its been saying waiting for device for the last 10 mins .
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Did you install driver for htc one at your computer ?
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Da1stig said:
I still have S-OFF and just tried the command "fastboot flash unlocktoken unlock_code.bin"
Its been saying waiting for device for the last 10 mins .
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have you tried plugging your cable into a different USB port on your computer?
If you scour the forums with enough determination, I'm confident that you can find a solution to moving yourself past your current dilemma.
Good luck!
Here's why its not connecting its not the usb because it works with my other phone (GS3)
beny ms said:
Did you install driver for htc one at your computer ?
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Yea I always search before I post I found only one good thread with a similar issue on a htc one s but that thread doesn't have a solution
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Heres the RUU you want....http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2508907
benny3 said:
Heres the RUU you want....http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2508907
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I don't think that will work since windows isn't understanding its on the bootloader so doubt it will connect to the ruu but ill give it a shot
benny3 said:
Heres the RUU you want....http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2508907
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Da1stig said:
I don't think that will work since windows isn't understanding its on the bootloader so doubt it will connect to the ruu but ill give it a shot
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UPDATE:Forgot i already tired this since i have the RUU on my desktop. Device Failed Enumeration is my biggest issue one post says he fixed the issue but doesn't state how. The Error shows up with any htc in fastboot i tried deleting htc sync and all its addons from Add/Remove and it didnt help.So currently only think standing in the way of restoring the unlocked bootloader is the fact windows 8.1 keeps blocking the connection and Ubuntu doesnt either work with rooting for me or just because i dont know how to use it :cyclops:
Hi,
i just wanted to know if there is a way, or even someone working on a way to unlock the bootloader without HTCdev.
Becuase i really would like to get root permision, but htc needn't know that
Root HTC One mini 2
HandyBesitzer said:
Hi,
i just wanted to know if there is a way, or even someone working on a way to unlock the bootloader without HTCdev.
Becuase i really would like to get root permision, but htc needn't know that
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Now? we have got TWRP recover and SuperSU 2.01. And also Kernels with System partition read-write mode. We haven`t got S-Off? it`s not good:crying:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/one-mini-2/orig-development/recovery-twp-2-7-1-0-one-mini-2-t2801370
Is there any progress on s-off without HTC?? I really would like to see a methode to root my phone without HTCDev.
HandyBesitzer said:
Is there any progress on s-off without HTC?? I really would like to see a methode to root my phone without HTCDev.
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don't see a problem going with htcdev. its safer. but even if you use another program, the "bootloader" will still show (tampered). there's a few tutorials how to removed this but not sure if available M8 mini
Hello
Hoping somebody can help getting my phone up and running again.
I wanted to unroot my phone, because i was having issues with danish "MitId". And was a bit sloppy with it.
First i tried using SuperSU to remove root. Because i didnt feel like setting everything up again. Didnt work.
Then I locked the OEM Lock in developer settings. Not thinking this would be a fatal error.
Got home from work, and said to myself. Jusk lock the bootloader and the phone will reset itself.
But this is not the case, when you have been stupid enough to lock the OEM lock.
Now I am stuck on "No valid operating system could be found. The device will not boot"
I can get in to fastboot by pushning power+vol down. But cannot flash anything since the phone thinks the OEM Lock is locked on it.
Does anyone know of a solution for me. Or is it going to the shop tommorow and say that my phone is going this. And hope they will sort it for me?
Can't you fix stuff by using https://flash.android.com/ ?
No, unfortuantly not. It fails:
Device Unlock Disabled​For security reasons, you need to enable "OEM unlocking" in order to flash your device. See the device preparation instructions for more information.
Pearsondk said:
No, unfortuantly not. It fails:
Device Unlock Disabled​For security reasons, you need to enable "OEM unlocking" in order to flash your device. See the device preparation instructions for more information.
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Try sideloading the full OTA. You don't need an unlocked bootloader for that.
Unfortuatly not, if I try to enter recovery mode. The phone just goes back to the screen saying "No valid operating system could be found. The device will not boot"
ADB is not available to me
If you can't sideload the OTA, I'm afraid there is not much else you can do with a locked bootloader except try to RMA it.
Can you get into recovery at all. Even if it's the stock you can attempt a sideload of the stock OTA.zip from Google. You may also try if your on boot slot A
fastboot --set-active=b
On b use
fastboot --set-active=a
Try to see if the other boot slot has an a bootable OS.
*****I apologize I just saw it's actually still locked****"
Contact U-break I-fix if I typed that correctly. The third party warranty repair center for Google's warranty. I believe they can attempt to switch the boot slot with a locked bootloader with the equipment they use to reflash these devices. If anything it's under warranty get the RMA and if the bootloader is locked on it trade someone or sell it and use it to make buying a new cheaper..
JovialQuestion said:
Can you get into recovery at all. Even if it's the stock you can attempt a sideload of the stock OTA.zip from Google. You may also try if your on boot slot A
fastboot --set-active=b
On b use
fastboot --set-active=a
Try to see if the other boot slot has an a bootable OS.
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No, I can get into fastboot and that is it.
But everything I try in fastboot gets rejected, since it says the phone is locked.
Does the bootloader screen on the phone have the option to boot into Rescue. This has a ADB connection but I am not sure if adb sideload works
Really mad that Google intentionally locks phones this way, turning them into completely functional, but useless piece of junk. I guess that's late stage capitalism for you xD
JovialQuestion said:
Does the bootloader screen on the phone have the option to boot into Rescue. This has a ADB connection but I am not sure if adb sideload works. Use the volume keys and power button to select it
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Kofa1 said:
Really mad that Google intentionally locks phones this way, turning them into completely functional, but useless piece of junk. I guess that's late stage capitalism for you xD
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Google is not responsible for phone's with locked bootloaders. They make the device with the specifications the carrier that sells it stipulates. Google themselves allows the unlock.
Lughnasadh said:
If you can't sideload the OTA, I'm afraid there is not much else you can do with a locked bootloader except try to RMA it.
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Iam guessing the same. Phone doesnt want to do anything.
And since i cant get into the phone to oem lock i am stuck. Live in Denmark, so by law I havnt voided the warrenty by rooting.
Pixel warranty is always valid even if you unlock and root. Google doesn't void the warranty. Go to Google pixel support page. Find warranty and act as if your submitting a RMA and it will tell you after you enter the device IMEI how long your warranty is valid for
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If that were true. Android flash tool https://flash.android.com/welcome
Would work as it's the same process for the browser to flash the very same file. Motorola allowed signed factory img on locked. Google had never allowed that in fastboot as far as I am aware
DroidRommer said:
All you need to do is go here Factory pixel firmwares and scroll down to pixel 7 panther assuming you're not on the pro (cheetah)
-select the latest version for your model whether that's Verizon or whatever if you have the carrier unlocked one like myself just choose the Feb firmware that doesn't have a carrier name at the end of the firmware number (you should have your phone plugged into your PC and in fastboot mode) click flash and follow the steps. These are Googles factory images so it doesn't matter if your bootloader is unlocked or not as long as you choose the latest version and the correct version for your phone. Tbh you can't really brick the pixel 7 as long as you have a PC and are able to put the phone in fastboot mode (holding the volume down and power button while powering on)
-Anytime you run into some kind of bootloop issue or wanna get rid of root flashing the stock firmware from this website will factory reset and revert your phone to the way it was the very first time it was pulled out of the box and powered on. If you have already tried this and you know forsure you did everything correctly then I must admit I have never had this happen and I'm someone who flashes custom roms and goes back to stock to get the latest security update just to turn around and flash another custom rom right after lol. If you need any help or advice feel free to pm me whenever. I have been rooting phones for a long time and have to say that the Google pixel is by far the most user friendly phone I've ever owned when it comes to custom rooms, rooting etc. You can ALWAYS go back as long as you know what steps to take. Sorry for the rant especially if you already figured it out.
Happy Customizing!
DROIDROMMER
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Their bootloader is locked. You cannot flash a factory image like that with a locked bootloader. They also turned off OEM Unlocking in the developer settings. If they had left this enabled they would be able to use Android Flash Tool as that tool will unlock your bootloader if OEM Unlocking is enabled.
Kofa1 said:
Really mad that Google intentionally locks phones this way, turning them into completely functional, but useless piece of junk. I guess that's late stage capitalism for you xD
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This wouldn't be Google, they basically encourage you too unlock the bootloader and root if you want as they give you all the tools you need and factory firmware options to go back if you make a mistake. Tbh if you are able to unlock and root the phone to start then you can go back. Even with a locked bootloader you can always flash the latest factory image on googles dev website, you just can't downgrade firmware or install different carrier firmware without the unlocked bootloader. If we really wanna poke at some phone developers I vote Samsung as I have had multiple people ask me to root their phones and if it's a US snapdragon version it cannot be done its so frustrating lol thanks for letting me vent, have a great day if you have the the carrier unlocked dev edition of the pixel 7 and ever need any help feel free to pm me. I have been rooting and romming pixels for a long time
Edit: I was not aware you couldn't flash the stock firmare using googles dev page without oem unlock. I apologize for jumping to conclusions. I thought I had every possible bad scenario happen to me by now but apparently I learned something new today.
DroidRommer said:
This wouldn't be Google, they basically encourage you too unlock the bootloader and root if you want as they give you all the tools you need and factory firmware options to go back if you make a mistake. Tbh if you are able to unlock and root the phone to start then you can go back. Even with a locked bootloader you can always flash the latest factory image on googles dev website, you just can't downgrade firmware or install different carrier firmware without the unlocked bootloader. If we really wanna poke at some phone developers I vote Samsung as I have had multiple people ask me to root their phones and if it's a US snapdragon version it cannot be done its so frustrating lol thanks for letting me vent, have a great day if you have the the carrier unlocked dev edition of the pixel 7 and ever need any help feel free to pm me. I have been rooting and romming pixels for a long time
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Dude. You cannot flash factory images of any kind on any Google phone with the bootloader in locked status. Please stop giving false information on here. If you want to talk up Samsung do it on a Samsung post. Let's not confuse everyone please
DroidRommer said:
Even with a locked bootloader you can always flash the latest factory image on googles dev website, you just can't downgrade firmware or install different carrier firmware without the unlocked bootloader.
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To use Android Flash Tool, you have to have OEM Unlocking enabled in Developer Options for it to be able to unlock the bootloader.
To flash the factory image in fastboot you must have an unlocked bootloader.
Lughnasadh said:
Their bootloader is locked. You cannot flash a factory image like that with a locked bootloader. They also turned off OEM Unlocking in the developer settings. If they had left this enabled they would be able to use Android Flash Tool as that tool will unlock your bootloader if OEM Unlocking is enabled.
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Okay my bad you are right fortunately I have never had this happen. And like someone else said if he can't get into recovery then he can't sideload a factory ota... sorry I'm at a loss on this one. Some custom roms use "fastboot update file.zip" would that do anything in this case or would that command not even work with a locked bootloader I'm assuming. I apologize for trying to act like a know it all I've just never heard of this happening