AT&T has not released Marshmallow for the Nexus 6 so I'm ready to root and flash my way there, but, I'd like to make sure I get future updates. Can you tell me if there are any flaws in this process I should know about? Is there any way to do this that will not erase user data? Thanks in advance.
1. Unlock bootloader
2. Root phone
3. Install recovery
4. Flash latest factory image
5. Lock bootloader?
If I do this will I then receive future update?
Is your bootloader locked? If it is I'm sorry you can't because when you unlock its going to wipe your device,if you want to do it
1. Unlock bootloader
2. Flash factory image
3. I don't recommend it but if you must relock bootloader only after you verify it boots and operates correctly
Other steps are not necessary
holeindalip said:
Is your bootloader locked? If it is I'm sorry you can't because when you unlock its going to wipe your device,if you want to do it
1. Unlock bootloader
2. Flash factory image
3. I don't recommend it but if you must relock bootloader only after you verify it boots and operates correctly
Other steps are not necessary
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Are you saying I do not need to root to flash the factory image? Do I need to lock the bootloader in order to receive updates?
jeffery fisherman said:
Are you saying I do not need to Roy to flash the factory image? Do I need to lock the bootloader in order to receive updates?
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if you root the device then flashing the factory image will unroot it. If you want to preserve ota ability and get to marshmallow then take a adb backup of all your apps and backup your internal storage files to your computer, unlocking your bootloader will wipe out the device to factory condition, flash the latest marshmallow image MMB29S, restore your adb backup to get your apps and data back, drag and drop your other files back into internal storage. DO NOT! relock your bootloader because that will wipe everything again and you don't need to be locked to get an update and if anything were to go wrong down the road with mods or root or whatever having a locked bootloader on nexus 6 or newer is basically an easy way to hard brick your device since you have to enable OEM Unlock inside the OS to unlock your bootloader and whenever you'd need an unlocked bootloader to fix something then the device probably won't boot. If you're worried about security then keep in mind that if you have an encryption password set (booting the phone asks you to put in your lockscreen code), even if someone pulls all your files off your phone they can't access them without your password.
jeffery fisherman said:
Are you saying I do not need to root to flash the factory image? Do I need to lock the bootloader in order to receive updates?
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correct bootloader does not need to be locked to recieve ota
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My gf has HTC One with latest stock T-Mobile US ROM, unlocked bootloader, is rooted, and has TWRP. T-Mobile is about to release an OTA (source), and I am wondering how to go about installing it. AFAIK, stock recovery is required, AND the bootloader needs to be locked again. If this is the case, re-rooting will require unlocking the bootloader and thus doing factory reset? Is there a simpler way to do this?
Stock recovery and preinstalled apps needed
Bootloader locked not needed
There are many posts written about this read them first
c00ller said:
My gf has HTC One with latest stock T-Mobile US ROM, unlocked bootloader, is rooted, and has TWRP. T-Mobile is about to release an OTA (source), and I am wondering how to go about installing it. AFAIK, stock recovery is required, AND the bootloader needs to be locked again. If this is the case, re-rooting will require unlocking the bootloader and thus doing factory reset? Is there a simpler way to do this?
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relock your bootloader
fastboot oem lock
and run this RUU
http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-one-t-mobile/news/
instructions / Download are at the bottom of the page
Everything on the Phone will be lost ..Backup to your PC and google first !
yatindroid said:
Stock recovery and preinstalled apps needed
Bootloader locked not needed
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FYI I have actually tried running an RUU on unlocked bootloader with stock recovery, kept failing until I relocked the bootloader...
All,
I have a Nexus 6 from AT&T with all the AT&T goodies (boot-up sound from hell etc). I have been thinking about rooting the phone, wiping the OEM partition, unlocking the boot loader and flashing the factory images.
If I then relock the boot loader and run my device on the factory image, will I have faster access to OTA updates or I am still at AT&T's mercy? AFAIK no OTA yet for LMY48W.
bbbasher said:
All,
I have a Nexus 6 from AT&T with all the AT&T goodies (boot-up sound from hell etc). I have been thinking about rooting the phone, wiping the OEM partition, unlocking the boot loader and flashing the factory images.
If I then relock the boot loader and run my device on the factory image, will I have faster access to OTA updates or I am still at AT&T's mercy? AFAIK no OTA yet for LMY48W.
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if you use an att sim card, youre at atts mercy for when they approve the ota, root or stock.
bbbasher said:
All,
I have a Nexus 6 from AT&T with all the AT&T goodies (boot-up sound from hell etc). I have been thinking about rooting the phone, wiping the OEM partition, unlocking the boot loader and flashing the factory images.
If I then relock the boot loader and run my device on the factory image, will I have faster access to OTA updates or I am still at AT&T's mercy? AFAIK no OTA yet for LMY48W.
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I don't know what you would be accomplishing here? These steps make little to no sense...
You can't root first without a unlocked bootloader.
Locked bootloader does not have anything to do with getting updates.
If you flashing factory image, why not just flash the updated one you are hoping to get ota?
Why would you root here? If you are immediately wiping system, you would only be installing root to never use it, the delete it?
What would ANY of that accomplish if you flash back to the same factory image, leave it stock and lock bootloader?
And finally, locking your bootloader only really makes it impossible to fix should something go wrong. Real bad idea.
Spend some time reading through the stickies with regards to rooting, fastboot, recovery, ect... You seem very far off in your understanding.
I might have screwed up the order of the steps. Objective was
1. Validate if running a factory image with ATT sim would give me faster OTA updates.
2. If I spend time unlocking/flashing, get rid of the OEM partition.
I am worried aboutdevice security running with an unlocked bootloader, that boot up sound is driving me crazy. I was hoping to relock it.
scryan said:
I don't know what you would be accomplishing here? These steps make little to no sense...
You can't root first without a unlocked bootloader.
Locked bootloader does not have anything to do with getting updates.
If you flashing factory image, why not just flash the updated one you are hoping to get ota?
Why would you root here? If you are immediately wiping system, you would only be installing root to never use it, the delete it?
What would ANY of that accomplish if you flash back to the same factory image, leave it stock and lock bootloader?
And finally, locking your bootloader only really makes it impossible to fix should something go wrong. Real bad idea.
Spend some time reading through the stickies with regards to rooting, fastboot, recovery, ect... You seem very far off in your understanding.
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Hey,
is it possible to view the bootloader unlock code when my bootloader is unlocked already? The reason behind it is that I acquired it back when it was possible, however didn't save it anywhere. My phone is unlocked, running TWRP and rooted. Now I want to reset the device and start fresh, and in case this goes wrong somewhere in the process and relocks my bootloader for any reason I want to save it beforehand, in case it is possible at least.
Couldn't find anything on Google because all that comes up are tutorials on how to get the code on a locked device. And my hope is that it's easier with an already unlocked device, hence the question.
Thanks in advance!
Since there's nobody answering, another question to push the thread: If I boot into TWRP now and wipe the system, data and cache partitions, then install a new ROM - let's say the unofficial LinageOS build - is there any chance the bootloader relocks for some reason? Or am I good to go as long as I don't reboot to bootloader and relock it using fastboot?
Thanks in advance for any help.
AaronAverage said:
Since there's nobody answering, another question to push the thread: If I boot into TWRP now and wipe the system, data and cache partitions, then install a new ROM - let's say the unofficial LinageOS build - is there any chance the bootloader relocks for some reason? Or am I good to go as long as I don't reboot to bootloader and relock it using fastboot?
Thanks in advance for any help.
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Don't think it will relock your bootloader.....but toi certainly received the code by mail so maybe you can check your box history or contact the "seller"...?
Can't find the mail anymore, unfortunately :/ I've changed mail providers without any backups so it's possible the mail went to an address I don't have access to anymore.
Hello
i have to sell my device so i want to get it to stock again.
My current Setup:
Bootloader Unlocked, Stock Recovery, Rooted with Magisk, Stock ROM 9.0.0.283
What are the Steps to go Back to Stock and wipe everything?
Ive read that if the bootloader relock again it is not able to unlock the second time? Is this correct? I want to get the Unlock Code to the person who buy it but if its real, he cant use the code anymore..
anyway is it possible to do the job with the Stock E-Recovery in the current state of my phone? Without bootloader Relocked? Or is it necessary to relock the bootloader again?
Thank you very much
blackst225 said:
Hello
i have to sell my device so i want to get it to stock again.
My current Setup:
Bootloader Unlocked, Stock Recovery, Rooted with Magisk, Stock ROM 9.0.0.283
What are the Steps to go Back to Stock and wipe everything?
Ive read that if the bootloader relock again it is not able to unlock the second time? Is this correct? I want to get the Unlock Code to the person who buy it but if its real, he cant use the code anymore..
anyway is it possible to do the job with the Stock E-Recovery in the current state of my phone? Without bootloader Relocked? Or is it necessary to relock the bootloader again?
Thank you very much
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Ask the buyer if they want it locked. Personally it wouldn't be worth my time if it couldn't be unlocked again. Better to check first..
If you want to lock (not relock) bl justdownload your adequate firmware from androidhost.ru and flash fw using Usb-otg method.
You can unlock/lock your bl using unlock code anytime you want (provided you haven't changed your mainboard in the meantime).
forever_lol said:
If you want to lock (not relock) bl justdownload your adequate firmware from androidhost.ru and flash fw using Usb-otg method.
You can unlock/lock your bl using unlock code anytime you want (provided you haven't changed your mainboard in the meantime).
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Hi is it possible to do the following..
Adb relock bootloader in my current state?
In my opinion the relock of the bootloader restore system to default over the erecovery or is this wrong?
Many thanks
blackst225 said:
Hi is it possible to do the following..
Adb relock bootloader in my current state?
In my opinion the relock of the bootloader restore system to default over the erecovery or is this wrong?
Many thanks
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I thought you wanted to go back to stock. I've already gave you solution to bring back all the way stock.
I m not sure if it's even possible to re-lock bootloader using fastboot when you're on pie.
Bootloader status re-locked still means your warranty is void.
forever_lol said:
I thought you wanted to go back to stock. I've already gave you solution to bring back all the way stock.
I m not sure if it's even possible to re-lock bootloader using fastboot when you're on pie.
Bootloader status re-locked still means your warranty is void.
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Hey I've tried this otg method but without success
If I try it with the dload folder option and try to force flash the emui updater throws an error.
Even with the dialer code method.. same..
I'm not able to get it to stock.
I've tried the Huawei suite on PC and phone in fastboot mode..same..massage this phone can't be reset or so..
What can I do next?
Current state, halfway working phone that's boot into os 2 times from 10 reboots.
Please help fellow person in trouble here guys, i have so many data stored in the device and the device only shows Always on Display (AOD) running after the update finished and restart. Can somebody tell is it possible to at least get my data back? My bootloader are not unlocked and I use global device performing local update using zip via Updater app. Then suddenly the black screen happen after the device prompt to reboot :/
You flashed the whole rom or the ota update? Im asking because i flashed the same as you yesterday 12.0.9.0 RKBMIXM but my bootloader is unlocked and i flashed the whole rom file (3.1gb) and everythings working fine for me
Same thing happened to mine, when updating via updater, flashed whole 3.1gb, after updating then rebooted it got stuck on bootloader, so i factory reset then it got locked, had to go to service center as the password on my mi account wont work. My bootloader was locked also btw.
Seems like the locked bootloader is the problem. Can someone else confirm this?
Usually you can try to enter recovery mode to wipe data. Which will format the phone, because the version you're trying to flash isn't yet stable to flash. Hope this helps.
Yes, after flash and reboot it will become blank screen, but when try to turn off, the usual four icon menu will appear, just restart into recovery and wipe data will start the phone successfully.
Disyraq said:
You flashed the whole rom or the ota update? Im asking because i flashed the same as you yesterday 12.0.9.0 RKBMIXM but my bootloader is unlocked and i flashed the whole rom file (3.1gb) and everythings working fine for me
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Guys I want to have some infos on Xiaomi mi 11 lite 5g.. i just buy it and want to root, I think there is no recovery for the moment. For root, I need to unlock bootloader, and it wipe the entire phone. But after root, does it block OTA, or I have to relock to update and so on...thanks
rayman95 said:
Guys I want to have some infos on Xiaomi mi 11 lite 5g.. i just buy it and want to root, I think there is no recovery for the moment. For root, I need to unlock bootloader, and it wipe the entire phone. But after root, does it block OTA, or I have to relock to update and so on...thanks
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It doesnt block OTA if you unlock bootloader. You will be able to get OTA as long as you have stock recovery
Disyraq said:
It doesnt block OTA if you unlock bootloader. But im not sure if you get OTA if you root because you are modifying the system partition.
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so in case of update, I have to relock BL, update, and then unlock, so wipe everything, and root...
no way to do differently??
rayman95 said:
so in case of update, I have to relock BL, update, and then unlock, so wipe everything, and root...
no way to do differently??
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Dont need to relock BL. Just uninstall all magisk components, update, then re-root with magisk
Disyraq said:
Dont need to relock BL. Just uninstall all magisk components, update, then re-root with magisk
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good to know..have to create xiaomi account to get oem unlock and find a good tuto...that's 8 years I'm on a galaxy note 3....have to adapt to xiaomi device....