Is this normal? I checked my developer options today and I have that option... does that mean I can put a different bootloader on here and root it?
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Hiemal said:
Is this normal? I checked my developer options today and I have that option... does that mean I can put a different bootloader on here and root it?
Thanks!
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No Cannot downgrade to root Only thing oem unlock does is disable FRP and a couple other security features But No good on the root or anything.
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Is there already a safe way to unlock the bootloader. I may get my N6 today or tomorrow and would like to do it before I put too much on it.
acheney1990 said:
Is there already a safe way to unlock the bootloader. I may get my N6 today or tomorrow and would like to do it before I put too much on it.
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Exact same way you unlock any Nexus device, fastboot oem unlock
akellar said:
Exact same way you unlock any Nexus device, fastboot oem unlock
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Right. There is the new setting in Android 5.0, where you have to enable the OEM unlock setting in developer options. Then fastboot oem unlock is your friend.
akellar said:
Exact same way you unlock any Nexus device, fastboot oem unlock
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don't forget to go into Developer options and enable OEM unlock in there first.
Edit: oops - cupfulloflol beat me to it
Thanks. That's why I asked to make sure something didn't change. You're all great!
Hey XDA,
So today I got my N Preview 2 OTA update and everything is fine and great. However I went into dev settings today to make sure I had debugging and OEM unlocking on but, if seems the Allow OEM unlock button is grayed out. Is anyone else seeing this? It may even be stuck on the Allow setting but, I really can't tell and it's a bit concerning. Any help would be appreciated thanks!
http://imgur.com/YeWFcO0
I have to ask the obvious question. Is your device already unlocked?
dahawthorne said:
I have to ask the obvious question. Is your device already unlocked?
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Nope, status code 2 'locked' according to my bootloader.
He's right, I'm unlocked already and on np2 and I don't see OEM unlock in dev options either. They must be moving it to another location or something
Edit: I do see it now but you can't toggle the switch anymore
Sent from my Nexus 6 using XDA-Developers mobile app
looks like after the fiasco of the 1st preview that bricked phones during OTA & most of them have the bootloaders locked & OEM unlock in off position, this preview has put the oem unlock in default on position.
so if I am already unlocked and I flash the 2nd preview- am I OK? will the bootloader stay unlocked?
i believe so
looks like after the fiasco of the 1st preview that bricked phones during OTA & most of them have the bootloaders locked & OEM unlock in off position, this preview has put the oem unlock in default on position.
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That makes sense...the op screen shot shows the button slider to the right (on position), even though grayed out.
LittleJakub said:
so if I am already unlocked and I flash the 2nd preview- am I OK? will the bootloader stay unlocked?
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Yea, you're good. As long as you don't run the "fastboot oem lock" command through fastboot, your bootloader should always remain unlocked. Even if the "OEM Unlocking" toggle is switched off, an unlocked bootloader should remain unlocked.
I'm on NPC91K with a Nexus 6 and the "Allow OEM Unlock" option is grayed out and disabled for me. My phone is currently locked and Fastboot oem unlock does not work.
Griff Ellis said:
I'm on NPC91K with a Nexus 6 and the "Allow OEM Unlock" option is grayed out and disabled for me. My phone is currently locked and Fastboot oem unlock does not work.
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Thanks for checking that out. Officially concerned now
I tried out NPC91K yesterday and the "Allow OEM Unlock" option was also grayed out , but the button was in the enabled position. After a while i out back backup and bootloader is still unlocked. In Bootloader it says Device is Unlocked Status code 3.
I am in the same situation, my phone is locked and N preview 2 now oem unlock is greyed out and disabled, anybody can suggest a way to enable this, TIA.
droidguy22 said:
I am in the same situation, my phone is locked and N preview 2 now oem unlock is greyed out and disabled, anybody can suggest a way to enable this, TIA.
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Check out my post here on how to get around the oem unlock problem, and get back to marshmallow.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/help/command-device-corrupt-update-t3362317/page2
Trying to downgrade from Android N preview 2 back down to 6.0.1, but after it downloads the update won't verify. I have a locked bootloader and the option in developer options is grayed out. Any help?
blakemoore111 said:
Trying to downgrade from Android N preview 2 back down to 6.0.1, but after it downloads the update won't verify. I have a locked bootloader and the option in developer options is grayed out. Any help?
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Did you try doing oem unlock in bootloader? Not sure exactly but I remember reading that the option was greyed out because it was set to permanently on to avoid issues like they had with the first preview OTA
StykerB said:
Did you try doing oem unlock in bootloader? Not sure exactly but I remember reading that the option was greyed out because it was set to permanently on to avoid issues like they had with the first preview OTA
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Yeah I tried that and it failed after telling me that I needed to check the allow OEM unlock in dev options.
StykerB said:
Did you try doing oem unlock in bootloader? Not sure exactly but I remember reading that the option was greyed out because it was set to permanently on to avoid issues like they had with the first preview OTA
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That`s why first and foremost you always unlock your bootloader when you get a phone, just to avoid these kind of issues. I guess you have to turn it in for RMA or repair to get it running or replaced, it should be covered by warranty though as its a Google software failure.
I can't unlock the bootloader becouse frp is lock. when I put oem on in development option, frp stay lock. Why Please help me
When I put fastboot oem unlock say remote command not allowed
Wire1122 said:
I can't unlock the bootloader becouse frp is lock. when I put oem on in development option, frp stay lock. Why Please help me
When I put fastboot oem unlock say remote command not allowed
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The switch "usb debugging on" likes to jump back again. You have to repeat the setting on the screenshot 3 to 4 times if you want to keep debugging.
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The switch "usb debugging on" likes to jump back again. You have to repeat the setting on the screenshot 3 to 4 times if you want to keep debugging.
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debugging works. It is oem unlock development that not works in my case
Wire112233 said:
debugging works. It is oem unlock development that not works in my case
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Remove the google account or make a factoryreset.
Problem still there
Can you help me. Frp still locked. In Huawei support says me that the phone is ok
Wire112233 said:
Can you help me. Frp still locked. In Huawei support says me that the phone is ok
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You must unlock the phone by huawei unlockcode.
ChinHon said:
You must unlock the phone by huawei unlockcode.
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ok but command not allowed in fastboot becouse frp still locked
Is the oem now unlocked in developer options?
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You must unlock the phone by huawei unlockcode.
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ChinHon said:
Is the oem now unlocked in developer options?
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yes
Then the unlocking must also work. Restart the pc, take another usb cable, restart the bootloader.
If that doesn't help, go to my root thread and follow the instructions for the UPDATE.APP from the last thread update.
ChinHon said:
Then the unlocking must also work. Restart the pc, take another usb cable, restart the bootloader.
If that doesn't help, go to my root thread and follow the instructions for the UPDATE.APP from the last thread update.
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I will try
Wire112233 said:
I will try
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the update is successfull installed but frp still locked such oem development option activated
Wire1122 said:
the update is successfull installed but frp still locked such oem development option activated
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"Developer options" - "OEM unlocking" must be ON, without this FRP will be locked.
GDStaff said:
"Developer options" - "OEM unlocking" must be ON, without this FRP will be locked.
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Oem unlocking is on but frp still lock
Problem solved. Disable oem unlock in development option. Factory reset the phone and reanable oem unlock. Now frp is unlocked
Hello I have a new Moto G6. I have enabled developer options and I've enabled OEM unlocking. But it doesn't seem to stay enabled between reboots? I just bought this yesterday. I'm trying to unlock the bootloader, but I can't unless OEM unlocking stays enabled. Am I missing something? I know there's currently no root for the G6, but still I think I should be able to unlock it, or am I mistaken?
jloh1963 said:
Hello I have a new Moto G6. I have enabled developer options and I've enabled OEM unlocking. But it doesn't seem to stay enabled between reboots? I just bought this yesterday. I'm trying to unlock the bootloader, but I can't unless OEM unlocking stays enabled. Am I missing something? I know there's currently no root for the G6, but still I think I should be able to unlock it, or am I mistaken?
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That just allows the bootloader to be unlocked. You still would need to actually unlock it following the unlocking guide thread in the guides section
dejello said:
That just allows the bootloader to be unlocked. You still would need to actually unlock it following the unlocking guide thread in the guides section
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Yes I know this is not root, this is just unlocking the bootloader, yes I do have a key from motorola. But I can't do anything if OEM unlocking will not persist between reboots. I'm just trying to unlock the bootloader. And yes it is unlocked for sims.
jloh1963 said:
Yes I know this is not root, this is just unlocking the bootloader, yes I do have a key from motorola. But I can't do anything if OEM unlocking will not persist between reboots. I'm just trying to unlock the bootloader. And yes it is unlocked for sims.
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I said nothing of root. Unless I am missing something from your original post, "Allow OEM unlocking" just allows the bootloader to be unlockable. After you tick it, reboot directly into fastboot mode (not back into android, that'll untick it again).
[GUIDE] Unlock Bootloader - This states after enabling OEM Unlock in settings (from within Android) to reboot into the bootloader (This guide says power off and then power back on while holding volume down, if you have debugging on you can just "adb reboot bootloader"). Rebooting back into Android with the bootloader still locked I believe does untick the OEM Unlock option.
ok thanks, I'll try again.
I have the XT 1925-6 US unlocked version. One of the first things I do with a new phone is to enable Developer Options and toggle OEM Unlock even though I may not Unlock the Bootloader right away.
The OEM Unlock toggle has stayed persistently on through numerous reboots with the Bootloader still locked.
Hmm.. Well I could have sworn I had seen what was described before, however it has been a while. I unlocked mine all in one go so I can't say. If it's supposed to stay on then I'd really be curious why it isn't for jloh
dejello said:
Hmm.. Well I could have sworn I had seen what was described before, however it has been a while. I unlocked mine all in one go so I can't say. If it's supposed to stay on then I'd really be curious why it isn't for jloh
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I tried it again and it worked, thanks. I guess I rebooted android at first. Thank you.