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My HTC Incredible S is rooted, and the bootloader is unlocked (what the point of unlocking the bootloader is I still don't know as I can't install custom ROMS... but back to the point at hand...), and the OTA update to 2.3.5 arrived 2 weeks ago.
Needless to say, the update would not install. Despite researching the issue, I'm still confused as to what exactly is preventing the update from working. Is the the fact that my device is rooted? Or is it the unlocked bootloader? I tried relocking the bootloader and that had no effect, so I'm assuming rooted devices for some reason are rejected by the update.
So considering I can't install custom ROMs (I'm HBOOT 1.16 and the downgrade guide didn't work for me, so no s-off), and I now can't upgrade officially, I'm feeling a little stuck.
Is there a way to force an official update to install on a phone in my 'condition'?
Note: My recovery is custom - Revolutionary CWM - and I can't find (and therefore cannot flash) an original recovery image... would this affect the updating process?
Thanks guys/gals,
G
Root won't stop an ota but an unlocked bootloader will. You can check in your boot screen if its still unlocked or if its relocked.
nope_okay said:
So,
My HTC Incredible S is rooted, and the bootloader is unlocked (what the point of unlocking the bootloader is I still don't know as I can't install custom ROMS... but back to the point at hand...), and the OTA update to 2.3.5 arrived 2 weeks ago.
Needless to say, the update would not install. Despite researching the issue, I'm still confused as to what exactly is preventing the update from working. Is the the fact that my device is rooted? Or is it the unlocked bootloader? I tried relocking the bootloader and that had no effect, so I'm assuming rooted devices for some reason are rejected by the update.
So considering I can't install custom ROMs (I'm HBOOT 1.16 and the downgrade guide didn't work for me, so no s-off), and I now can't upgrade officially, I'm feeling a little stuck.
Is there a way to force an official update to install on a phone in my 'condition'?
Note: My recovery is custom - Revolutionary CWM - and I can't find (and therefore cannot flash) an original recovery image... would this affect the updating process?
Thanks guys/gals,
G
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You need to replace CWM with the standard HTC recovery (you simply need to extract the recovery.img file from a RUU/ROM.zip file) and then relock the bootloader before the OTA will install correctly.
At hboot 1.16 and rooted all you should have to do is install Cwm and than you can flash custom ROM's..... Not sure what your problem is.
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@itsbeertimenow - yeah, unlocking the bootloader never did anything for me in terms of being able to flash custom ROMs... I guess 's-off' is required
@tpbklake, nonverbose
Yeah, I had a feeling the custom recovery had something to do with it. As I mentioned before, even relocking the bootloader had no effect.
Does the recovery have to be a specific version? I'm running Android 2.3.3, so will any 2.3.3 recovery work or does it have to be a recovery for an HTC Incredible S running Android 2.3.3 - that's a little harder to find. Any suggestions for an ruu/zip file to extract a recovery img from?
Thanks again for the helpful responses.
G
nope_okay said:
@itsbeertimenow - yeah, unlocking the bootloader never did anything for me in terms of being able to flash custom ROMs... I guess 's-off' is required
@tpbklake, nonverbose
Yeah, I had a feeling the custom recovery had something to do with it. As I mentioned before, even relocking the bootloader had no effect.
Does the recovery have to be a specific version? I'm running Android 2.3.3, so will any 2.3.3 recovery work or does it have to be a recovery for an HTC Incredible S running Android 2.3.3 - that's a little harder to find. Any suggestions for an ruu/zip file to extract a recovery img from?
Thanks again for the helpful responses.
G
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Instead of trying to install the OTA update for Sense 3/2.3.5 why don't you flash the stock, rooted version of 2.3.5/Sense 3 ROM that I posted in the Dev section. With the unlocked bootloader and CWM you can flash this ROM and then manually flash the boot.img in that ROM's zip file and you should be good to go.
@tpbklake
I think I'd already tried that and the update process aborted pretty early on. I'll give it another go and check out troubleshooting threads related to the process. thanks again.
G
Update: I'm following the instructions as per this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1337105
Update 2: It worked and I managed to install CM7... happy day Thanks guys
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@tpbklake
I think I'd already tried that and the update process aborted pretty early on. I'll give it another go and check out troubleshooting threads related to the process. thanks again.
G
Update: I'm following the instructions as per this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1337105
Update 2: It worked and I managed to install CM7... happy day Thanks guys
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Here is the 2.3.5/Sense 3.0 stock, rooted ROM built directly from the OTA you were trying to install. You would flash it in CWM just like you did for CM7.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1430535
Thanks for the link, will come in handy when I want to go back to a 'stock' setup... wasn't very impressed with CM7 so I then tried the Virtuous Affinity ROM (2.3.5/S3.5) - fantastic. Thanks again for your help!
G
I'm on LMY47i on a sprint nexus 6.
Is there a way to downgrade the bootloader so I can flash xposed?
The boo loader isn't the issue, its 5.1 itself. The SDK changed along with some other things. Rovo is working on it.
The only way to run xposed is to use 5.0 or 5.01.
memekmek said:
I'm on LMY47i on a sprint nexus 6.
Is there a way to downgrade the bootloader so I can flash xposed?
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Do not downgrade your bootloader from 5.1. If you do that, and then eventually try to upgrade to 5.1 again, you will brick your device.
Also xposed is not released for general consumption. It is an alpha test, for experienced users only. Please don't take this the wrong way (I mean no offense) but if you thought this issue is bootloader related, you're probably not experienced enough to be using such experimental software.
rootSU said:
Also xposed is not released for general consumption. It is an alpha test, for experienced users only. Please don't take this the wrong way (I mean no offense) but if you thought this issue is bootloader related, you're probably not experienced enough to be using such experimental software.
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I appreciate it, i'm definitely not the most tech savvy but I try to read everything I can and learn. And I literally just got this phone last friday so I'm trying to catch up from the m8. From what I've been reading, I see that xposed isnt compatable with the latest OTA updates in 5.1. But I was also reading that you can't just flash a 5.0.2 rom and expect xposed to work because of the OTA update.
memekmek said:
I appreciate it, i'm definitely not the most tech savvy but I try to read everything I can and learn. And I literally just got this phone last friday so I'm trying to catch up from the m8. From what I've been reading, I see that xposed isnt compatable with the latest OTA updates in 5.1. But I was also reading that you can't just flash a 5.0.2 rom and expect xposed to work because of the OTA update.
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You can flash any 5.0.2 AOSP ROM with your current bootloader and xposed will work. You cannot install an older factory image because that will overwrite (thus break) the bootloader.
Hello
I have a moto g titan xt1068 dual sim which was originally running stock lollipop 5.02 and was updated with the OTA stagefright update and then the OTA MM6.0 official by motorola.
I have since installed custom roms cyanogen 13.0 and cyanpop 6.2
I know my bootloader is now the latest, so my question is can I now only install MM based roms? or can I still install KK & LP based custom roms?
or will installing LP or KK based roms hard brick my device?
Many thanks for any help
i'd like to know it too...
I'm not sure, but I can't really see why not. The bootloader being the latest changes jack squat on the question of being able to install older versions of Android or not. I mean, I WAS able to install the stock LP ROM on the MM bootloader, but your mileage may vary.
Yeah you can. Just don't try to downgrade your bootloader while downgrading to previous stock Android version. Itll brick your phone.
But just flashing custom Roms is safe.
sagar846 said:
Yeah you can. Just don't try to downgrade your bootloader while downgrading to previous stock Android version. Itll brick your phone.
But just flashing custom Roms is safe.
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ooh yeah, i remember i installed the MM Stock, and after installed the KK Stock, and with KK made a OTA update to LP and bricked my phone :/
sagar846 said:
Yeah you can. Just don't try to downgrade your bootloader while downgrading to previous stock Android version. Itll brick your phone.
But just flashing custom Roms is safe.
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That's bullsh-t.. You can always downgrade your rom, but you have to be sure you're not downgrading your bootloader. So if you're using oneclick installer you have to remove the command from the script which will try to downgrade your bootloader. Also after downgrading you have to be super sure that you will not update it with OTA!
Btw.: I'm not sure downgrading through fastboot can even brick your phone.
zman01 said:
That's bullsh-t.. You can always downgrade your rom, but you have to be sure you're not downgrading your bootloader. So if you're using oneclick installer you have to remove the command from the script which will try to downgrade your bootloader. Also after downgrading you have to be super sure that you will not update it with OTA!
Btw.: I'm not sure downgrading through fastboot can even brick your phone.
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What if i downgrade to kk without downgrading the bootloader and then i flash back mm firmware? (with rsd lite for example)
h4ck3r00 said:
What if i downgrade to kk without downgrading the bootloader and then i flash back mm firmware? (with rsd lite for example)
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You can flash whatever version you want if you're not downgrading your BL
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You can flash whatever version you want if you're not downgrading your BL
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So, if am right, i can do whatever i want but i must not touch the bootloader.
Thanks man! :good:
h4ck3r00 said:
So, if am right, i can do whatever i want but i must not touch the bootloader.
Thanks man! :good:
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That's right.. You can touch your bootloader only when you have to upgrade it, for example in case of updating to Android N. Which I think will never happen (of course officially).
Here you can find a nice guide to downgrade your Android version.
zman01 said:
That's bullsh-t.. You can always downgrade your rom, but you have to be sure you're not downgrading your bootloader. So if you're using oneclick installer you have to remove the command from the script which will try to downgrade your bootloader. Also after downgrading you have to be super sure that you will not update it with OTA!
Btw.: I'm not sure downgrading through fastboot can even brick your phone.
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FFS, Did you actually read my post. I said NOT to Downgrade the bootloader while downgrading to a previous stock version via fastboot.
sagar846 said:
FFS, Did you actually read my post. I said NOT to Downgrade the bootloader while downgrading to a previous stock version via fastboot.
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Yeah sorry, I was a bit tired.
Thank you all for your help it is much appreciated.
Hi everyone! I recently bought a LG G6 H872, which still has 10e installed. After crawling the forums for a bit, here's the sequence of things I wanted to do to it:
1.) Update to 8.0 Oreo via OTA.
2.) Unlock bootloader
3.) Root and TWRP using this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-g6/how-to/root-h872-to-including-11g-t3775518
4.) Magisk
Is the latest Oreo update the 20a version that is mentioned in the thread or should I manually update it to something older. I saw that there was anti-rollback so I don't want to update too far. Also, if there is ever another OTA, how does one update the rooted phone?
Edit: I wrote up some steps if it helps you on this post: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77513501&postcount=4
I do not believe there is currently a way to root the T-Mobile versions.
patruns said:
I do not believe there is currently a way to root the T-Mobile versions.
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That is not correct, see: https://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-g6/how-to/root-h872-to-including-11g-t3775518
For future people who come across this thread, here are the steps I took to root this phone:
1.) Factory reset and then update device via OTA incrementally until 20a (which is Android Oreo 8.0)
2.) unlock bootloader: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpaW0-8-QKY
3.) root device: https://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-g6/how-to/root-h872-to-including-11g-t3775518
Note: there is a video tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-z4CWLikPcI&t=821s. The first steps of flashing the laf partition are very useful to watch before attempting
4.) Factory reset in TWRP
5.) Reset after encryption error, then wipe with TWRP. May give mount error.
6.) Boot into Android Oreo. Device is not yet rooted at this point.
6.) Flash MAGISK via TWRP (SD card or ADB push) ]. Ignore the mount error. Reboot.
7.) Device is rooted! :good:
That's interesting
Without getting into an issue those steps look slightly different in order than the original process.
Or I'm a dumbass and somehow got it out of order. Seems ok now though.
Hello there!
I want to ask if it's the same to do the steps with 20e ?
Curious as well if this works with the latest update.
thendless said:
Curious as well if this works with the latest update.
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This is an already rooted version of the latest update. I've downloaded but haven't flashed it yet, but the op is good and I've never had an issue with his work.
https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?ur...share_tid=3875515&share_fid=3793&share_type=t
Sent from my LG-H872 using Tapatalk
I succeeded in completing the process.
Permanent unlock from Tom via app.
Unlocked bootloader.
Twrp installed to recovery, can boot to recovery via low volume/power button combo.
Magisk installed.
20a working nicely.
I'm getting requests from Tmo to update from 20a to 20d. Is this recommended? Will twrp, root, unlock, etc. be lost?
I am glad to see that the bootloader gets unlocked easily. @alliance1975 how did you go from Unlocked bootloader step to Twrp installed step? That is the big one I think.
There is a good TWRP available, but we can't install it because the phone lacks fastboot commands. Is there a way to install TWRP? Or is it really that the only method is the rather risky runningnak3d method?
interestor said:
I am glad to see that the bootloader gets unlocked easily. @alliance1975 how did you go from Unlocked bootloader step to Twrp installed step? That is the big one I think.
There is a good TWRP available, but we can't install it because the phone lacks fastboot commands. Is there a way to install TWRP? Or is it really that the only method is the rather risky runningnak3d method?
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I used the procedure summarized in step 3. I agree it is risky, well, the riskiest root & twrp I've ever tried. I neglected to say I only read instructions, the dev who actually came up with the plan deserves all the credit.
When I try to oem unlock nothing happens. What can I do? I have followed all other instructions.
Follow steps from this https://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-g6/how-to/unlock-bootloader-tmo-t3578099
Yeah I got my bootloader unlocked
alliance1975 said:
I succeeded in completing the process.
Permanent unlock from Tom via app.
Unlocked bootloader.
Twrp installed to recovery, can boot to recovery via low volume/power button combo.
Magisk installed.
20a working nicely.
I'm getting requests from Tmo to update from 20a to 20d. Is this recommended? Will twrp, root, unlock, etc. be lost?
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Any info on this? Will updating from 20a mess up the phone (root, etc...)?
Okay folks, took forever to find, but we finally have it, the T-Mobile OnePlus 6T MSMDownloadTool, your brick savior, bootloader relocker, among other things, I will include a basic faq at the end.
Requirements:
1. Windows PC
2. OnePlus 6T - T-Mobile Version ONLY (It will fail otherwise).
3. Zip linked below, unzip and keep all files within the same folder.
Steps to restore are as follows:
1. Open up your working folder and run MsmDownloadTool V4.0.exe
2. Power off the device, unplugged from the working pc.
3. Holding Volume up and down together, plug the device into the working pc (device should now show up in the tool, if it doesn't you may need the qualcomm usb drivers)
4. Once your device shows up, hit start and sit tight, device will reboot upon completion.
MSMDownloadTool 9.0v2: DOWNLOAD LINK
MSMDownloadTool 9.0v1: DOWNLOAD LINK
MSMDownloadTool 9.0.13: DOWNLOAD LINK
USB Drivers can be found here: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410963190603879743
FAQ:
Q. Will this restore hw/sw mismatch?
A. If you can get into qusb mode it can.
Q. Will this relock my bootloader?
A. Yes
Q. Can I take OTA updates after using this?
A. Yes, it will return you to complete factory condition.
Q. Can this fix my soft/hard brick?
A. Yes.
Q. What OS version is this going to flash to my device?
A. Launch firmware - 9.0 V1
Q. If I relock my bootloader with this, do I need a new token?
A. No, you can use your old token to unlock again.
Q. Will this wipe my data?
A. Yes.
Q. Does my bootloader have to be locked or unlocked?
A. Works on either.
Q. Will this work when I updated to 10.0?
A. Yes, it will work regardless, but will bring you back to 9.0 v1.
Huge Thanks to:
@BIGWORM
@hartleyshc for providing info/support
@strictlyphat for the same
@mauronofrio and @OzzieSan for providing v2.
Thanks to @themustached for decryption and @Some_Random_Username for the tool, version 9.0.13
For those wondering about this, this will recover from pretty much any software error. It will not recover hardware failure. The Qualcomm EDL partition is part of the SoC and is not writable. If you cannot boot into it by holding all three buttons, then you have a hardware failure. Either with your buttons, or with your board.
Hooray!!
Will be using this very soon!
Thanks for this!!
Might want to add to the post what version this brings you back to. The original 9.0, or 9.0 v2. (Whatever the build date is, I think 11/6?)
Edit: looked at the zip. Looks to be the original 9.0, which is perfect.
@Haz3 get in here!!! good luck brah
Thank you???
Youre the real hero
Seriously, where do people get a hold of these tools? From OnePlus? Or T-Mobile? Was it leaked internally? Genuinely asking.
Second question: What if my phone is originally a T-Mobile phone that was flashed to the 9.0.5 update to make it international. All went successful. Then a few days later I screwed up and updated via OTA (a partial OTA) and brick the device. Would I use this TMobile msm tool, or the international one?
lemonspeakers said:
Seriously, where do people get a hold of these tools? From OnePlus? Or T-Mobile? Was it leaked internally? Genuinely asking.
Second question: What if my phone is originally a T-Mobile phone that was flashed to the 9.0.5 update to make it international. All went successful. Then a few days later I screwed up and updated via OTA (a partial OTA) and brick the device. Would I use this TMobile msm tool, or the international one?
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dont ask such questions lol. be grateful
use tmobile tool.
CONFIRMED: WORKING
So if your bootloader relocks do we open with same token?
headcreepz said:
So if your bootloader relocks do we open with same token?
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Yes
This is by far the holy grail for TMO variant users!
lemonspeakers said:
Seriously, where do people get a hold of these tools? From OnePlus? Or T-Mobile? Was it leaked internally? Genuinely asking.
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Its genuinely not a good idea to ask questions like that. Just be thankful..
I saved like 6 copies of this. Super redundant backups lol!
wow, restored tmo rom, relocked loader, installing ota now, ota did fail twice then started installing after 2nd fail
at first I was skeptical but couldn't resist, glad it works, great tool!!!!!!!!!!!!
Alright, what was @Haz3 plan on doing once the TMO variant got out in the wild!?
Fixed a hw/build mismatch?????
Quick question, I have now 9.0 V2 installed from the OTA but my Bootloader is unlocked, yes It installs new updates when the BL is unlocked but only without any modifications to the ROM or anywhere, anyways back to my question, I wanna re-lock the BL, using this tool I'll be downgrade to 9.0 V1 and I guess it will re-lock the BL, but will I be able to update right away back to 9.0 V2? Will it probably install and the device will be like brand new out of the box? Or the tool will fail on me since I have a newer version? Or the tool will work the OTA after it will fail to install? Also this tool will definitely wipe the phone data, right?
SmileBigNow said:
Quick question, I have now 9.0 V2 installed from the OTA but my Bootloader is unlocked, yes It installs new updates when the BL is unlocked but only without any modifications to the ROM or anywhere, anyways back to my question, I wanna re-lock the BL, using this tool I'll be downgrade to 9.0 V1 and I guess it will re-lock the BL, but will I be able to update right away back to 9.0 V2? Will it probably install and the device will be like brand new out of the box? Or the tool will fail on me since I have a newer version? Or the tool will work the OTA after it will fail to install? Also this tool will definitely wipe the phone data, right?
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My bootloader was unlocked, with random tmo 9.0 V1 rom installed, it would fail tmo ota Everytime. I had it rooted also, i unrooted. flashed back to international 9.0.5. ran tool, tool restored 9.0 V1 and locked the bootloader. Rebooted took ota after a couple fails now on 9.0 V2.
Just seems more snapier to me with the bootloader locked with 9.0 V2 as compared to 9.0.5
KMHartford said:
My bootloader was unlocked, with tmo rom installed, it would fail tmo ota Everytime. I flashed back to international 9.0.5. ran tool, tool restored 9.0 V1 and locked the bootloader. Rebooted took ota after a couple fails now on 9.0 V2.
Just seems more snapier to me with the bootloader locked with 9.0 V2 as compared to 9.0.5
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Hey, nice meeting you here now..lol this wasn't my questions! Sorry but I asked if it's possible to rub this tool if I'm already on 9.0 V2, #2 if the OTA will work after the tool is done, which you answered as a affirmative, thanks, #3 if it will wipe my device clean, #4 if this tool will make my device act as a brand new phone like out of the box.
Again I never flashed any ROMs or anything, just Bootloader unlocked and I got the OTA and it's installed now but my BL is unlocked and I wanna lock it
SmileBigNow said:
Hey, nice meeting you here now..lol this wasn't my questions! Sorry but I asked if it's possible to rub this tool if I'm already on 9.0 V2, #2 if the OTA will work after the tool is done, which you answered as a affirmative, thanks, #3 if it will wipe my device clean, #4 if this tool will make my device act as a brand new phone like out of the box.
Again I never flashed any ROMs or anything, just Bootloader unlocked and I got the OTA and it's installed now but my BL is unlocked and I wanna lock it
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Pretty sure it'll work just about to matter what your on, as long as it's the t mobile phone.
SmileBigNow said:
Quick question, I have now 9.0 V2 installed from the OTA but my Bootloader is unlocked, yes It installs new updates when the BL is unlocked but only without any modifications to the ROM or anywhere, anyways back to my question, I wanna re-lock the BL, using this tool I'll be downgrade to 9.0 V1 and I guess it will re-lock the BL, but will I be able to update right away back to 9.0 V2? Will it probably install and the device will be like brand new out of the box? Or the tool will fail on me since I have a newer version? Or the tool will work the OTA after it will fail to install? Also this tool will definitely wipe the phone data, right?
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SmileBigNow said:
Hey, nice meeting you here now..lol this wasn't my questions! Sorry but I asked if it's possible to rub this tool if I'm already on 9.0 V2, #2 if the OTA will work after the tool is done, which you answered as a affirmative, thanks, #3 if it will wipe my device clean, #4 if this tool will make my device act as a brand new phone like out of the box.
Again I never flashed any ROMs or anything, just Bootloader unlocked and I got the OTA and it's installed now but my BL is unlocked and I wanna lock it
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Tool did it for me. Brought my op6t to clean wiped out of box experience. 9.0 v1.0 Also eventually took the ota and now on 9.0 V2.0 locked bootloader. No warnings complaining about unlocked bootloader when rebooted
Thank you Dark Nightmare