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How to enable Developer Settings

Courtesy of Android Central, thanks for the heads up!
This is essential to get an unlocked bootloader.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mp07dPusJNA&feature=youtube_gdata_player

How come they have done that?

hahaha that was awesome!

This reminds me of the taps @ Andrioid Version to get the Zombie art

Jordanooo said:
How come they have done that?
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Because they are trying to make it a consumer phone as well as a developers phone. The average user doesn't need these settings, and could very easily mess up their phone by using them. With such an easy method to re enable them, why not do it?
jak3z said:
This reminds me of the taps @ Andrioid Version to get the Zombie art
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And the BumbleBee in HC, the NyanDroid in ICS, and the Jellybean in JB
Tapatalk² from my Optimus V

LOL at the "now you are 3...2...1 steps to becoming a developer" xD
Google has some humor

lol at least it keeps those who don't know what they are doing from messing up their phone

mjybarr said:
This is essential to get an unlocked bootloader.
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Sure good to know, but what does it have to do with the bootloader? I thought that to unlock bootloader, you only need to "fastboot oem unlock"?
It's unlikely that I need to change an option in the menu in order to unlock... What if I somehow screw up and can't boot, and then lock to bootloader? Stuck with a brick?

My Gnexi said:
Sure good to know, but what does it have to do with the bootloader? I thought that to unlock bootloader, you only need to "fastboot oem unlock"?
It's unlikely that I need to change an option in the menu in order to unlock... What if I somehow screw up and can't boot, and then lock to bootloader? Stuck with a brick?
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You need to get into developer settings and activate USB debugging so you can use adb to proceed to unlock the bootloader.
Also I find the way to unlock developer settings to be quite humorous! Sadly I can see many impatient users looking to access said settings the first time be be put off by this, hopefully they will see reason!

Awwwwsome
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mjybarr said:
Courtesy of Android Central, thanks for the heads up!
This is essential to get an unlocked bootloader.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mp07dPusJNA&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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That, my friend ,is Awesome!

The Unnamed Time Lord said:
You need to get into developer settings and activate USB debugging so you can use adb to proceed to unlock the bootloader.
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You don't need adb to unlock the bootloader! Unlocking is done in fastboot mode, so saying "This is essential to get an unlocked bootloader" is wrong.
You can get to the bootloader (fastboot mode) by pressing the buttons during boot.

My Gnexi said:
You don't need adb to unlock the bootloader! Unlocking is done in fastboot mode, so saying "This is essential to get an unlocked bootloader" is wrong.
You can get to the bootloader (fastboot mode) by pressing the buttons during boot.
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Your wrong my friend.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1972508
Read step 5 in the link above ^^
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The guide is wrong.

Never mind.

Hello,
mjybarr said:
Your wrong my friend.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1972508
Read step 5 in the link above ^^
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Please read this reply by efrant:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33727130&postcount=27
efrant said:
This is not just directed at the OP:
I think people should wait until they get a hold of the device before posting guides and directing others on what to do. Unless you actually try something and it works, I wouldn't be posting any guides.
Just to clarify some mis-information in this thread:
1) You do not need to install the SDK (and you do not need it to install the driver) -- the SDK is just a bunch of stuff that, unless you are developing, you will never need;
2) The driver for the N4 may not even be included in the SDK -- the GNex driver certainly wasn't;
3) For the fastboot driver to install (and for fastboot commands to work), your device must be booted in fastboot mode;
4) USB Debugging is a feature of Android, and to use it, you have to be booted into Android -- it has nothing to do with the bootloader;
5) Currently, there is no exploit to gain root on any build of Android higher than 4.1.1, so, there is no way to gain root without unlocking the bootloader at this time.
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Also, 2 responders above in the same page say that.
Also, it doesn't make sense to me that fastboot's operation will check an option that is selected while you are in the OS.
If someone that has the device can check it then great, until then I'll assume USB Debugging is NOT needed to unlock bootloader.

[HowTo] Fastboot Mode on LG G Watch R

The simpliest way to boot you LG G Watch R into Fastboot:
Turn off the Watch
Turn the watch on normally
While LG logo is displayed and before the screen dims, swipe your finger from the top-left (10:30) position to the bottom-right (4:30) position.
Done
From Fastboot Mode you can easy enter the Recovery Menu of your G Watch R
here is a Video i created:

To connect your LG G Watch R with your PC:
be sure you have the latest SDK (ADB & Fastboot) installed
on your Watch enable Developer Options
"OK Google" -> Settings - about Device
Tab Build Number 7 times
go back to main Settings
enter Developer Options
enable ADB Debugging
Connect your watch with the Charging Dock to your PC
In Shell/Terminal/cmd
type
adb devices
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to check if your Device is there
Now you can use ADB and Fastboot:
adb reboot bootloader
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-> will bring you easy in Fastboot mode
adb reboot recovery
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-> reboots the watch into Recovery Mode
ATTENTION:
fastboot oem unlock
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-> opens the info to unlock your Bootloader Unlock will VOID your Warranty
fastboot oem lock
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-> will lock the bootloader agian confirmed by @dclaw_fantum
I have tested this: It does lock the bootloader back to locked status. The little lock icon on the LG logo also goes away when the command is executed successfully.
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Disclaimer
Your warranty is now void as soon the Bootloader is unlocked.
I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you. Hard. A lot.
Thanks @eSportler for the tip

Have you tested unlocking the bootloader on your LG G Watch R ?

kashortiexda said:
Have you tested unlocking the bootloader on your LG G Watch R ?
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Yes, but i haven't confirmed the Unlock yet (coz for me there is no need right now and there is nothing to flash yet) - thats why I know that there is an confirmation message.
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Pictures added

What is the watchface on the video?

alexxandro84 said:
What is the watchface on the video?
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It's called Aviator, you can get in from PlayStore

bluedragon1982 said:
It's called Aviator, you can get in from PlayStore
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Thank you

Anyone allready unlocked his Bootloader and tried to relock him? So we could mark this command as tested too

alexxandro84 said:
Thank you
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bluedragon1982 said:
It's called Aviator, you can get in from PlayStore
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Careful someone else reported screen burn after a few days with that exact watch face. It's in the general section of this forum....
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Hawke84 said:
Careful someone else reported screen burn after a few days with that exact watch face. It's in the general section of this forum....
Sent from my GT-I9505 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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No problems here, but i dont use allways-on mode, my display is off when i dont need it, best way to safe battery

Can we expect to see some micro roms or something here?

alextdarling said:
Can we expect to see some micro roms or something here?
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The Android Wear source code should be released alongside AW 5.0 Lollipop - which is expected in early December
once AOSP is available, custom roms should become a thing

Is this akin to the Nexus products in terms of the warranty? On Nexus devices, the bootloader is irrelevant to warranty, as relocking the bootloader restores your warranty. Is this the case here? Also, is the GWR as "unbrickable" as the Nexus line? The bootloader is obviously unlocked, so images can be flashed from fastboot, but to my knowledge no factory images or anything exist. In other words, if a partition gets screwy, can it be fixed like on a Nexus? Thanks!

Koopa777 said:
Is this akin to the Nexus products in terms of the warranty? On Nexus devices, the bootloader is irrelevant to warranty, as relocking the bootloader restores your warranty. Is this the case here? Also, is the GWR as "unbrickable" as the Nexus line? The bootloader is obviously unlocked, so images can be flashed from fastboot, but to my knowledge no factory images or anything exist. In other words, if a partition gets screwy, can it be fixed like on a Nexus? Thanks!
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Almost everything is fixable if we have access to fastboot. Now if you accidently flash something incorrectly to the boot partition you might be in serious trouble. SO be weary of flashing bootloaders.

bluetooth on my watch is not work. Please download the backup System.

So just to confirm, fastboot oem lock will relock the bootloader? Just making sure, because if that works, warranty shouldn't be an issue. A simple relock should allow you to send it in for warranty if need be.

bluedragon1982 said:
Anyone allready unlocked his Bootloader and tried to relock him? So we could mark this command as tested too
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I have tested this:
Code:
fastboot oem lock
It does lock the bootloader back to locked status. The little lock icon on the LG logo also goes away when the command is executed successfully.

dclaw_fantum said:
I have tested this:
Code:
fastboot oem lock
It does lock the bootloader back to locked status. The little lock icon on the LG logo also goes away when the command is executed successfully.
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Thanks for the info, I updated the post with your info.

Just flashed all stock images by fastboot in bootloader mode and locked oem. Is it right if I want to send it in warranty? My screen is strangely flickering even after an all reset without any added app.

Never mind, I posted my question in another thread.

[Q] Bricked Nexus 6

hi everyone,
so i flashed the twrp recovery image and then my phone got stuck in a bootloop. So stupidly I relocked the bootloader and now i can't do nothing. any ideas?

No you NEVER relock the bootloader. (unless everything is fine)
There is another thread here where they were close to a solution but I didn't see the final outcome.
Sorry man. Good luck
Sent from my Google N6 on VZ

fastboot
valapsp said:
hi everyone,
so i flashed the twrp recovery image and then my phone got stuck in a bootloop. So stupidly I relocked the bootloader and now i can't do nothing. any ideas?
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Boot to boot loader...fastboot OEM unlock confirm unlock..let the spinning android wipe your sdcard..good to go

jamescable said:
Boot to boot loader...fastboot OEM unlock confirm unlock..let the spinning android wipe your sdcard..good to go
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u cant fastboot oem unlock when the "allow oem unlock" box hasnt been checked.

DebianDog said:
No you NEVER relock the bootloader. (unless everything is fine)
There is another thread here where they were close to a solution but I didn't see the final outcome.
Sorry man. Good luck
Sent from my Google N6 on VZ
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ya i know. i was drunk!

valapsp said:
ya i know. i was drunk!
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Did you ever ticked Allow OEM Unlock before re locking?
Check this post.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/fix-fix-qhusbbulk-cm12-t3059518/page16
There is a FIX.

sotnasnauj said:
Did you ever ticked Allow OEM Unlock before re locking?
Check this post.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/fix-fix-qhusbbulk-cm12-t3059518/page16
There is a FIX.
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That's not what is being said. He is saying there *may* be a link. But only 2 people have managed to fix it with that thread and 1 of them was actually bricked first, not like this but with a broken bootloader... So actually only 1 person may have fixed it with that thread.

valapsp said:
ya i know. i was drunk!
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LOL I have been there
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Nexus 6 MRA58N bootloader help (noob here)

Just recently got a nexus 6 and updated it to android M without knowing about the bootloader and stuff.i need help regarding how to unlock the bootloader safely and install custom recovery. thanks in advance
ps- this is my first post

about_99_ninjas said:
Just recently got a nexus 6 and updated it to android M without knowing about the bootloader and stuff.i need help regarding how to unlock the bootloader safely and install custom recovery. thanks in advance
ps- this is my first post
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via fastboot, while ypu are connected to a computer and are in your bootloader, you type.. fastboot oem unlock. this will unlock your bootloader(and will wipe your whole phone.
and while you are in fastboot and connected to a computer while in your bootloader, type.. fastboot flash recovery recoveryname.img. to flash a recovery.
AND.. welcome to xda

What he said ^^^^^
Or you can use one of the toolkits. Personally, I prefer the method via fastboot. You will learn more by doing it "the old fashioned" way. And yes, welcome to XDA!
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simms22 said:
via fastboot, while ypu are connected to a computer and are in your bootloader, you type.. fastboot oem unlock. this will unlock your bootloader(and will wipe your whole phone.
and while you are in fastboot and connected to a computer while in your bootloader, type.. fastboot flash recovery recoveryname.img. to flash a recovery.
AND.. welcome to xda
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One thing to add this, starting with the Nexus 6 and 9 you need to boot into the phone, unlock developer options, and flip the switch on "allow OEM Unlock." Otherwise the oem unlock command in fastboot will fail.

StykerB said:
One thing to add this, starting with the Nexus 6 and 9 you need to boot into the phone, unlock developer options, and flip the switch on "allow OEM Unlock." Otherwise the oem unlock command in fastboot will fail.
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absolutely right..! and i keep forgetting to add that in.

simms22 said:
via fastboot, while ypu are connected to a computer and are in your bootloader, you type.. fastboot oem unlock. this will unlock your bootloader(and will wipe your whole phone.
and while you are in fastboot and connected to a computer while in your bootloader, type.. fastboot flash recovery recoveryname.img. to flash a recovery.
AND.. welcome to xda
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so i read somewhere that ineed to install a kernal right after i do the fast boot? and could you help me out with the links? and thanks a lot man

StykerB said:
One thing to add this, starting with the Nexus 6 and 9 you need to boot into the phone, unlock developer options, and flip the switch on "allow OEM Unlock." Otherwise the oem unlock command in fastboot will fail.
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okay ill try this today and let you guys know XD btw thanks man

http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/repairing-nexus-6-marshmallow-6-0-t3241976

about_99_ninjas said:
so i read somewhere that ineed to install a kernal right after i do the fast boot? and could you help me out with the links?[emoji14] and thanks a lot man
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No you don't, unless you want to root it too.
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istperson said:
No you don't, unless you want to root it too.
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okay. i unlocked the bootloader with fastboot:laugh: so will be rooting it later after my exams.any recommendations for any roms/XD

Thanks alot guys! manged to unlock my bootloader with blowing up my phone:victory: thanks for the support:highfive: was shocked to see such fast response. would love your suggestions on what rom to install chroma looks good enough

about_99_ninjas said:
Thanks alot guys! manged to unlock my bootloader with blowing up my phone:victory: thanks for the support:highfive: was shocked to see such fast response. would love your suggestions on what rom to install chroma looks good enough
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If you intent to flash a lot of roms keep "OEM unlocking" enabled in developer options!!! If will safe you from being locked out from your google account for 72 hours inn case google finds your login attempts suspicious

about_99_ninjas said:
Thanks alot guys! manged to unlock my bootloader with blowing up my phone:victory: thanks for the support:highfive: was shocked to see such fast response. would love your suggestions on what rom to install [emoji14]chroma looks good enough
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I haven't found a bad one. Chroma, Cataclysm, Pure Nexus, Xtra smooth, many others. Try different ones to get a feel for what they do. You will discover that each has its own focus and ways of doing things.
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Droidphilev said:
If you intent to flash a lot of roms keep "OEM unlocking" enabled in developer options!!! If will safe you from being locked out from your google account for 72 hours inn case google finds your login attempts suspicious
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thanks for the heads up

wtherrell said:
I haven't found a bad one. Chroma, Cataclysm, Pure Nexus, Xtra smooth, many others. Try different ones to get a feel for what they do. You will discover that each has its own focus and ways of doing things.
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okay thanks man

jbrantley130 said:
What he said ^^^^^
Or you can use one of the toolkits. Personally, I prefer the method via fastboot. You will learn more by doing it "the old fashioned" way. And yes, welcome to XDA!
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Look at you! Professional already.. Come help me get rid of some repo bugs
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How To find Vivo Bootloader Unlock/Lock Command Line?

Please Master help me. I want to root my phone but first, i have to unlock bootloader from this phone (Vivo V20). I already use Command Line " fastboot flashing unlock ", " fastboot oem unlock ", " fastboot bbk unlock_vivo ", "fastboot bbk vivo_bsp unlock_vivo". Nothing Works...
Maybe someone here know how to see command line to unlock bootloader manually from system file, please help.

1. You need to Enable developer mode on your phone
2. You need to enable USB Debugging inside of developer options
3. Also, enable OEM Unlock inside developer options also ( If you dont see this option, good luck with rooting.. )
You will also need to set up ADB platform tools sdk on your computer if you are going to root
SDK Tools Setup - https://www.xda-developers.com/install-adb-windows-macos-linux/
Unlock Bootloader - https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-unlock-bootloader-android-phone-4689186
Be carefull please Dont brick your device... make sure to do your research and verify that your specific phone can be rooted...

Nameless Foe said:
1. You need to Enable developer mode on your phone
2. You need to enable USB Debugging inside of developer options
3. Also, enable OEM Unlock inside developer options also ( If you dont see this option, good luck with rooting.. )
You will also need to set up ADB platform tools sdk on your computer if you are going to root
SDK Tools Setup - https://www.xda-developers.com/install-adb-windows-macos-linux/
Unlock Bootloader - https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-unlock-bootloader-android-phone-4689186
Be carefull please Dont brick your device... make sure to do your research and verify that your specific phone can be rooted...
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Not Work for for Vivo V20

Kwachi said:
Not Work for for Vivo V20
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Of you don't see the option to toggle the OEM bootloader unlock inside of developer settings, I doubt you will be able to root
Don't feel bad. I can't root either

Nameless Foe said:
Of you don't see the option to toggle the OEM bootloader unlock inside of developer settings, I doubt you will be able to root
Don't feel bad. I can't root either
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Toggle OEM already on but still cannot unlock bootloader

Vivo doesn't allow their devices' bootloader getting unlocked, so you can't unlock (most of) them.
On their support page, they stated "BL cannot be unlocked" (which is false), and "suggest you not to try it".
If you really want to unlock your bootloader, nah you can't, the only way might be selling your Vivo for something else (OnePlus, Xiaomi, etc.) that allows bootloader unlocking.
Edit 1: For some older Vivo (and Oppo), you might be able to use EDL to flash a custom recovery. OR for even older ones, you can actually unlock.
Edit 2: I believe most Vivo (including Oppo) doesn't even have the normal aboot bootloader mode.

TipzTeam said:
Vivo doesn't allow their devices' bootloader getting unlocked, so you can't unlock it.
On their support page, they stated "BL cannot be unlocked" (which is false), and "suggest you not to try it".
If you really want to unlock your bootloader, nah you can't, the only way might be selling your Vivo for something else (OnePlus, Xiaomi, etc.) that allows bootloader unlocking.
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Can those 3 varieties of phones you listed be rooted even if its a US Version phone?

Nameless Foe said:
Can those 3 varieties of phones you listed be rooted even if its a US Version phone?
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Those are OEMs that allow bootloader unlocking.

TipzTeam said:
Those are OEMs that allow bootloader unlocking.
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Ohh. Ok. Cool. I'm gonna buy one. I have the Galaxy A71 and I can't do nothing

Nameless Foe said:
Ohh. Ok. Cool. I'm gonna buy one. I have the Galaxy A71 and I can't do nothing
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A Samsung Galaxy A71 should be able to be "unlocked", but using Samsung's custom aboot download mode.

TipzTeam said:
A Samsung Galaxy A71 should be able to be "unlocked", but using Samsung's custom aboot download mode.
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How do I go about that ? You have my attention

Nameless Foe said:
How do I go about that ? You have my attention
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You can find your solution here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/f/samsung-galaxy-a71-roms-kernels-recoveries-ot.9845/

TipzTeam said:
You can find your solution here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/f/samsung-galaxy-a71-roms-kernels-recoveries-ot.9845/
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Noo. Not quite. I can't unlocknmy bootloader. My dev options does not have this inside of it anywhere

Nameless Foe said:
Noo. Not quite. I can't unlocknmy bootloader. My dev options does not have this inside of it anywhere
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You can't unlock it, you have to use Samsung's download mode to flash a custom recovery directly.

TipzTeam said:
You can't unlock it, you have to use Samsung's download mode to flash a custom recovery directly.
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Hey. Can you dm me please. I think I know what your saying but I would really appreciate the help if you don't mind

Nameless Foe said:
Hey. Can you dm me please. I think I know what your saying but I would really appreciate the help if you don't mind
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nah, just check this out: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/recovery-a715f-twrp-3-5-0-ianmacd.4221253

TipzTeam said:
nah, just check this out: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/recovery-a715f-twrp-3-5-0-ianmacd.4221253
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Fine fine. Thanks

Nameless Foe said:
Fine fine. Thanks
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nah, just check this out: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/recovery-a715f-twrp-3-5-0-ianmacd.4221253
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Ok so just so we are on the same page, one of the instructions is to unlock oem inside developer settings on this post you sent me to.. i do NOT have that option.. just to be clear

Nameless Foe said:
Ok so just so we are on the same page, one of the instructions is to unlock oem inside developer settings on this post you sent me to.. i do NOT have that option.. just to be clear
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Try skipping it?

TipzTeam said:
Try skipping it?
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yea i tried to skip did not work unfortunatly