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Bootloader locked by Xiaomi now, need to fill a form in Chinese and wait to unlock it

Executive summary: If you flash China Developer ROM 6.1.14 or newer, your bootloader will be locked and the root access gone.
Before you upgrade to China Developer ROM 6.1.14 or any later version, make sure you understand the implications. Turns out Xiaomi has decided to lock the bootloader and to unlock it, you'll not only need to wipe your data but file an application with them and wait for their permission. So far, the application is in Chinese only:
View attachment 3610722
More details on en.miui.com in this thread:
Unlocking tool supported devices:
Redmi Note 3, Mi 4c, Mi Note Pro
Note: Forum user groups higher than Diamond member (including Diamond member), and all special teams have been added to unlocking bootloader whitelist. Your unlocking applications will be approved faster than other users.
Unlocking Bootloader Procedure:
1. Download zip file (recovery file) of China developer ROM for your device, put it into phone storage. Go to Updater app, press the three dot on upper right corner, and select 'Choose update package'. Choose the zip file you just put in phone storage. The update will wipe all user data, please make backup beforehand.
2. Log into the Mi account which has acquired unlocking permission on your device
3. Turn off your device, press the Power button and Volume - button at the same time to enter bootloader mode
4. Log into the unlocking tool on PC with the same Mi account. Connect the device with the PC using USB cable
5. Press 'Unlock'. The unlocking process will complete in about 10 seconds
After unlocking bootloader, users will be able to flash fastboot ROMs and custom ROMs. The unlocked device will be marked in the official service end. Users could lock bootloader again by flashing official MIUI ROMs. (This will need to use fastboot oem lock. Please note to flash offcial MIUI ROMs, otherwise your system won't be able to start)
Notes:
1. After getting unlocking permission for a Mi account, users can unlock the verified device immediately. One Mi account could only unlock one device within 30 days
2. Users could require for unlocking permission in this site: http://www.miui.com/unlock/
3. If a prompt says that the current account is not logged into a connected device. Please log in with this account on the device that needs to be unlocked
4. If your device is encrypted, unlocking bootloader will wipe all user data. Please perform a backup beforehand
Unlocking Tool Download:
(Only Chinese supported for now. We're still working on the English version, please stay tuned.)
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In other news, the root access is also gone by default and will need to be re-enabled with an online check every time you flash a ROM via recovery or fastboot (non-OTA). Details here.
Comment: It all seems a bit ridiculous., especially the online application part.

Please help and share :
https://www.change.org/p/xiaomi-mi-...source=share_for_starters&utm_medium=copyLink
Together we can change that. If unlock bootloader was easy and possible for everyone then problem wasn't exist.

What about anything from xiaomi.eu will that lock the bootloader if I flash an update through twrp?

ethanscooter said:
What about anything from xiaomi.eu will that lock the bootloader if I flash an update through twrp?
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I stayed with version 5.12.31 thus far so I don't know first-hand but according to them, no.
Just avoid the official firmware, including doing anything the Updater app asks you to. I think the app cannot be removed once installed but I posted here how to remove the notification.

Found this on french MIUI works great no locked bootloader.
http://miui-france.fr/TEMPLATES_ROMS/V7/minotepro.php
Flashed via TWRP all still intact.
Thanks to messi89

jazz452 said:
Found this on french MIUI works great no locked bootloader.
http://miui-france.fr/TEMPLATES_ROMS/V7/minotepro.php
Flashed via TWRP all still intact.
Thanks to messi89
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hello bro,
can you give me more details about the update log?
Thanks

Had to join for change log, not found 1 problem yet.

Would go as far as to say, probably the best update since I had the mi note pro

Aqq123 said:
Executive summary: If you flash China Developer ROM 6.1.14 or newer, your bootloader will be locked and the root access gone.
Before you upgrade to China Developer ROM 6.1.14 or any later version, make sure you understand the implications. Turns out Xiaomi has decided to lock the bootloader and to unlock it, you'll not only need to wipe your data but file an application with them and wait for their permission. So far, the application is in Chinese only:
View attachment 3610722
More details on en.miui.com in this thread:
In other news, the root access is also gone by default and will need to be re-enabled with an online check every time you flash a ROM via recovery or fastboot (non-OTA). Details here.
Comment: It all seems a bit ridiculous., especially the online application part.
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It's totally ridiculous and the unlocking procedure is taking people a lot of time to get an answer. Very frustrating.

ghfatw said:
It's totally ridiculous and the unlocking procedure is taking people a lot of time to get an answer. Very frustrating.
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For an even bigger snafu, many people ended up with a boot loop after the first OTA update that also locked the bootloader, and although more than two weeks have passed there's still no way to recover from it as of yet.

This might help those with brick. No it won't ignore me.

I have received Mi Note Pro 64G few days ago
My phone is running Chinese stock rom 7.1.5 without root. I tried to install TWRP but unsuccessful.
I read some Miui forum that update rom to dev rom 6.1.28 would have pre-root but when I update to 6.1.28 via Mi-PCSuite, I still not able to install TWRP
So I read XDA forum that Mi Note Pro have to register to get unlocking bootloader code, but I can not complete the form to get unlock code
Please someone here can help me something to install a proper English rom from en.miui with google service as normal Android phone??
Thank you

Update: I managed to access the form of unlocking code request
Hope Xiaomi will process soon

I got my Mi Note Pro granted open, but i found out is was never locked. I am on Cyanogenmod at the moment. The MIUI thing was too IPhone for me (coming from an iPhone)

http://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-note-pro/help/how-to-unlock-mi-note-pro-100-t3336677
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denngaxl said:
I got my Mi Note Pro granted open, but i found out is was never locked. I am on Cyanogenmod at the moment. The MIUI thing was too IPhone for me (coming from an iPhone)
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goog choice
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vodanhdaisu said:
I have received Mi Note Pro 64G few days ago
My phone is running Chinese stock rom 7.1.5 without root. I tried to install TWRP but unsuccessful.
I read some Miui forum that update rom to dev rom 6.1.28 would have pre-root but when I update to 6.1.28 via Mi-PCSuite, I still not able to install TWRP
So I read XDA forum that Mi Note Pro have to register to get unlocking bootloader code, but I can not complete the form to get unlock code
Please someone here can help me something to install a proper English rom from en.miui with google service as normal Android phone??
Thank you
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Please install this version by Miflash ---> mega:///#!tcAEkKCa!_7ft1wzFRUgwryxeeNiZQLuyKcTqSZu4wWcfcWPSM18
and the install Flahify and install TWRP by flashify.

So this works to unlock bootlaoder? just read same on different website. Maybe needs seperate thread so people notice it.
http://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/how-to-unlock-bootloader-mi-note-pro-100-works.30557/
not tried it mine isn't locked.

jazz452 said:
So this works to unlock bootlaoder? just read same on different website. Maybe needs seperate thread so people notice it.
http://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/how-to-unlock-bootloader-mi-note-pro-100-works.30557/
not tried it mine isn't locked.
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That guide works very well and is the same posted on miui.com
I was on locked botloader and now I'm on multilanguage with twrp and root with unlocked bootloader.
Works very well with mi note pro in bootloop too

哈哈???:sly:

crisgen said:
That guide works very well and is the same posted on miui.com
I was on locked botloader and now I'm on multilanguage with twrp and root with unlocked bootloader.
Works very well with mi note pro in bootloop too
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Its work guys, just try ---> http://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-note-pro/help/how-to-unlock-mi-note-pro-100-t3336677

all the new mi note pro now comes with locked bootloader. one has to apply for unlock code at en.miui.com/unlock . also the funny part is that it asks for a "reason" for unlocking and if you don't give a legit one, they might reject your request. once rejected, you will have to wait 90 days for the next request. totally ridiculous but unavoidable for note pro owners.

UNLOCK works... and root.

In case anyone is wondering, the unlock process went smoothly. Usual Motorola process, and the usual "orange" warning screen on bootup.
As for root -- see the X4 root thread
Magisk devs are still working on this device... be patient

I've never had a Moto android phone- what is the usual process? I know that you need to send them info from the bootloader, and they email you an unlock code. Can you re-lock/unlock at will now or does every unlock require a new code?

I have never relocked a Moto phone, but would think the code stays the same as it is device-specific.
The process is just that... Go to the moto unlock site, get your code and unlock via fastboot -- the email from Moto contains the code and step by step instructions if you need them.

gee one said:
I've never had a Moto android phone- what is the usual process? I know that you need to send them info from the bootloader, and they email you an unlock code. Can you re-lock/unlock at will now or does every unlock require a new code?
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When U get a fresh locked phone the status code is 0 and is locked and official... when u unlock it's bootloader the status codes change from 0 to 3 and when u relock it the status code is 2.. u can't permanently lock it (some legends say we need to change mobo)
no u can use the unlock code which u received by email plenty of time's....that's your permanent unlock code but if u do the same process ie goto moto bootloader page and blabla.. then the code which u received again can be used plenty of time's and the 2nd code will become your perm code and the 1st code won't work again!!

mightysween said:
In case anyone is wondering, the unlock process went smoothly. Usual Motorola process, and the usual "orange" warning screen on bootup.
As for root -- without custom recovery, Magisk was the best bet. But is unable to properly patch boot.img. The good news is that I was able to modify and flash a different boot.img, test it, and then return to stock boot.img (on both A and B partitions) without any trouble. Theoretically, Magisk Beta build is supporting Pixel type A/B partitioning, so perhaps there is hope...
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Well shiitt. Just picked up a Moto X4 as a replacement for my Moto X Pure. What is your current status with safety net, root, magisk etc????????

SR3TLAW said:
Well shiitt. Just picked up a Moto X4 as a replacement for my Moto X Pure. What is your current status with safety net, root, magisk etc????????
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Root is fine (except for OTA updates)... pretty much nothing else works

mightysween said:
Root is fine (except for OTA updates)... pretty much nothing else works
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lol i've seen your around the X4 forums. we're a bit short on support so far ey lol
glad to know someone else is interested

SR3TLAW said:
lol i've seen your around the X4 forums. we're a bit short on support so far ey lol
glad to know someone else is interested
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I have been on it nearly a month... Hit the dev thread and help with my device tree and TWRP

mightysween said:
I have been on it nearly a month... Hit the dev thread and help with my device tree and TWRP
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I am no developer but work as a computer network engineer by day (Cisco). This new "slotted" partition scheme is different. Once we are are able to side-load TWRP "temporarily" we should be good. I have a retail version (-1) from best buy sitting new in box downstairs. If there is anything you need from that specfiic unmodified device let me know. I have not unlocked boot loader yet as I see no reason too unless root privileges can be guaranteed; which i know from my last 3 hours of reading you're working your a.s.s off with lol.

Unlock BootLoader "Canada"

Hello,
i'm trying to unlock my bootloader to flash TWRP etc... everywhere it says to go to huawei website and request unlock code... but when i do i get transfered to my country webpage " canada " and there is no UNLOCK.
im stuck i have no idea where i must go... tried everything and i cant register on main site as canada.

well got it unlocked... but now when i try to install TWRP on huawei p10... it keeps giving me the Erecovery... any help ?

Souljaded said:
well got it unlocked... but now when i try to install TWRP on huawei p10... it keeps giving me the Erecovery... any help ?
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I have the same problem.
The thing is that I have already been able to restart in TWRP (full backup made in TWRP when I rebranded my Rogers VTR-L09 to VTR-L29).
For some unknown reason, I am now unable to restart in TWRP.

How?
Souljaded said:
well got it unlocked... but now when i try to install TWRP on huawei p10... it keeps giving me the Erecovery... any help ?
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how did you unlock the bootloader? i am trying to unlock it but canada is not in the country selection on the website. i want to flash a generic system image of android 8.1 since i just got emui 8.0 and that my phone is treble compatible. thanks.

GBTEK said:
how did you unlock the bootloader? i am trying to unlock it but canada is not in the country selection on the website. i want to flash a generic system image of android 8.1 since i just got emui 8.0 and that my phone is treble compatible. thanks.
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Unfortunately, I don't remember...
I had a lot of trouble to get my code but I did not noticed how I have done it... Sorry.

For unlock I just followed the bootloader section in the rebranding guide. No different than from the other phones. Bell L09

Droid Turbo Firmware help

Hello guys,
I bought verizon motorola droid turbo xt1254 running on marshmallow from ebay like 6 months ago. It had some battery issues like dendrite (turning off at 27% etc.) However thats just old history. The problem is when i saw a post on xda saying that xt254 can be upgraded using sunshine. I downloaded it, didnt really do much with it, but once it shut down due to battery being 0%, it stuck in bootloop. Now the background is i had no recovery cwm/twrp installed, the bootloader is locked (as it says Device is LOCKED), and all i can do is flashing files. so right now im in this situation, and tried couple of time flashing some firmwares using fastboot, and all the time i get 2/3 files of the firmware flashed, the rest says this error message:
(bootloader) Invalid signed image (bootloader) Preflash validation failed
So as far as i concern is the fact that due to not having unlocked bootloader, it is not letting me install the "wrong" version of firmware. SO can anyone tell me which firmware should i use, and the link from where i get the perfect firmware i need to download? OR if i am wrong, what i am supposed to do now?
I cant upload picture (??) so this is all the info of my bootloader
Mobile Specs:
BL: moto-apq8084-70.96 )sha-b624508
Baseband: MDM9625_41.51.07.22.04R QUARK-CUST
Serial#: ZX1F24DNVV
CPU: APQ8084 ES1.1
Device is locked. Status COde: 0
ANy kind of help is so much appreciated. Thanks

in my experience you need to use the CORRECT stock firmware when flashing to fix or it wont work, as in the proper version of it.
also if using autoinit you need to follow instructions to place the patch then remove it at certain points of sunshine install or bootloop

This thread is where you should have started and where you should go now:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3292684
Read the first post thoroughly, then skip to the last two or three pages. One of the Sunshine devs often participates when you post there.
Repost this in that thread.
Sent from my official open market LG US998 V30+

To Rickjameshaj: i know i need to use the right firmware can you please tell me which one is the right firmware based on the info i have provided about the current situation of my device?
Also, i used fastboot flash command in cmd and .bat files, idk if that counts as autoinit. If it does, can you send me the link of the patch with instruction pls?
To chazzmatt: i read the post and i dont think it applies to me. Again, i bricked my phoneso bad that it opens nothing but a LOCKED bootloader, and the onlyhopeful thing happened is i flashed only 2/3 files of the firmware succesfully. the post asks to start with the specific firmware, which i cant, neither ihave unlocked bootloader, no flashing of any kinda file except for the right firmware so to speak,so..... But anyway thanks again for gettinh me in the right place and i will definitely repost it there

kr12 said:
To chazzmatt: i read the post and i dont think it applies to me. Again, i bricked my phone so bad that it opens nothing but a LOCKED bootloader, and the only hopeful thing happened is i flashed only 2/3 files of the firmware successfully. the post asks to start with the specific firmware, which i cant, neither i have unlocked bootloader, no flashing of any kinda file except for the right firmware so to speak,so..... But anyway thanks again for gettinh me in the right place and i will definitely repost it there
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I thought you said you downloaded/maybe installed Sunshine? That you just weren't successful in using it. That thread is about using Sunshine to unlock your bootloader, and gives all the instructions. Furthermore, Sunshine dev has participated in that thread or you can contact Sunshine and open a trouble ticket. Yes, part of the process (depending on firmware you are on) is to use a temp root to allow Sunshine to work. That's where it can get complicated.
[GUIDE] How to unlock your bootloader, install TWRP and gain root access
https://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-turbo/general/guide-how-to-unlock-bootloader-install-t3292684
If I mis-read that sorry. In that case you need to just install the very latest firmware, not some older firmware. You can't downgrade to older firmware with locked bootloader. This is the newest Verizon Motorola firmware:
[FXZ] Official Stock Firmware 6.0.1 MCG24.251-5-5
https://forum.xda-developers.com/dr...-official-stock-firmware-6-0-1-mcg24-t3569334
Those are your only two options.
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EDIT: OK, I see you followed my advice and went to that thread after all. Glad you got it straightened out.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75629572&postcount=786
Told ya!

Yes, I didn't install it properly I guess, can't remember coz 24 days ago, but the post asked not to follow magisk, and I remember not downloading magisk, so.....
Also, I don't get the 25$ part. I didn't needed that.. probably that's the reason..
Is there any other way to upgrade to Oreo without unlocking? If there is, can you pls link that.
Thanks so much for helping me all the time.

I actually started with the thread and got stuck in the bootloop ! I see I didn't miss anything. I have no idea....

Alright chazzmatt, just a little help at the end, 1) where does the unlocking cost 25$ (I don't see no place that it costs) and will I be able to flash Oreo after unlocking bootloader and 3) is lineage 14.x and Oreo basically same /or what's the difference
Thanks

kr12 said:
Alright chazzmatt, just a little help at the end, 1) where does the unlocking cost 25$ (I don't see no place that it costs) and will I be able to flash Oreo after unlocking bootloader and 3) is lineage 14.x and Oreo basically same /or what's the difference
Thanks
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Sunshine app is what costs $25 to use. It will unlock the bootloader of the Droid Turbo even though Verizon doesn't want you to. Other Motorola phones (not Verizon) get free bootloader unlock code from Motorola. But the Sunshine devs found an exploit(s) to force bootloader unlock on Verizon Droid Turbo. However, it's cat-and-mouse, and the very latest Verizon firmware (which you may be on?) tries to block Sunshine. BUT with that powerful temp root, autoinit or whatever it's called, that can help Sunshine still unlock the bootloader.
The temp root itself does not unlock the bootloader nor give permanent root. It's only to be used as a tool to help Sunshine.
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After unlocking the bootloader you can flash any of these ROMs:
[ROMs][Quarks][List for Moto Maxx and Droid Turbo]
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75256703&postcount=92
Lineage 14.x is Nougat, not Oreo. There's no Oreo ROMs yet but will be. Uber developer @bhb27 is working on coding a kernel for us, which is the necessary foundation for all LOS-based custom ROMs.

kr12 said:
Alright chazzmatt, just a little help at the end, 1) where does the unlocking cost 25$ (I don't see no place that it costs) and will I be able to flash Oreo after unlocking bootloader and 3) is lineage 14.x and Oreo basically same /or what's the difference
Thanks
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Also no, you will not be able to put Oreo on this phone. Lineage 14.x is based on Nougat. The Sunshine app will charge you $25 before it unlocks your bootloader. If you were not charged, it did not unlock your bootloader.

Alright so when I tried to follow that it didn't cost me to download sunshine from the link(???) And the lineage thing, what I was trying to ask is that is lineage 14 = nougat /are exact same thing with different name? Thx

Is therw

Is there any other way to root only for free.......

kr12 said:
Alright so when I tried to follow that it didn't cost me to download sunshine from the link(???) And the lineage thing, what I was trying to ask is that is lineage 14 = nougat /are exact same thing with different name? Thx
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Yes, Lineage 14 is their version of Nougat. 15 is Oreo.
kr12 said:
Is there any other way to root only for free.......
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Not permanent root, no. Not for Verizon's Droid Turbo XT1254. Verizon won't let Motorola give free bootloader unlock code like the otherr sibling Quarks (Moto XT1250, Moto XT1225)
Devs invested a lot of time and money into finding exploit to unlock Droid Turbo bootloader, bricking phones, etc. Then releasing updates to keep ahead of Verizon's control freak "updates" to stop Sunshine.
Everyone who buys this Droid Turbo phone knows all that, of course -- because they wouldn't buy a phone without researching all this, right? So, they factor the $25 into the purchase price if they care about rooting their Droid Turbo.
Sent from my official open market LG US998 V30+

I need root

Iam a new user of nokia 7 plus
I have beed searching for root
I read that before august patch people was able to unlockboot loader
So, i need to install magiak and twrp
What should i do?
Iam on jan security patch

payed to unlock.

because forum rulez me previous post with links has removed, then only hints what search in google (enter search phrase with "")...
#for unlocking
"FIH Bootloader Unlock Request"
#for downgrade need if installed system is after august 2018 security
"HMD Nokia Bootloader Unlock After August"
#howto install Magisk (you can ofcourse install latest Magisk zip)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-7-plus/help/pie-october-update-failed-t3862758/post78285662
#twrp universal installer (install using twrp noflash version as in ptevious howto link)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-7-plus/development/recovery-twrp-3-2-3-0-t3892644

k3dar7 said:
because forum rulez me previous post with links has removed, then only hints what search in google (enter search phrase with "")...
#for unlocking
"FIH Bootloader Unlock Request"
#for downgrade need if installed system is after august 2018 security
"HMD Nokia Bootloader Unlock After August"
#howto install Magisk (you can ofcourse install latest twrp zip)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-7-plus/help/pie-october-update-failed-t3862758/post78285662
#twrp universal installer (install using twrp noflash version as in ptevious howto link)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-7-plus/development/recovery-twrp-3-2-3-0-t3892644
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Kindly check your PMs.

Makes no sense to have a android one device that supports trebble and not be a able to unlock bootloader OEM Unlock tab greyed out etc , may as well own a honor ,lol [emoji1787][emoji848]
Sent from my Nokia 7 plus using Tapatalk

After unlocking the bootloader, can I still roll back to stock and receive official OTA updates from Nokia?

PhatUgly said:
After unlocking the bootloader, can I still roll back to stock and receive official OTA updates from Nokia?
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Generally there is a check and ota updates aren't allowed for unlocked bootloader. You should be able to download the update and sideload it.

So just to confirm, if i root my N7+, i lose my warranty and even if i revert back to stock and relock the bootloader then i still won't receive OTA updates and my warranty will still be gone?

jaskiratsingh said:
Generally there is a check and ota updates aren't allowed for unlocked bootloader. You should be able to download the update and sideload it.
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I was able to update OTA just fine with bootloader unlocked using stock recovery. The check might be of you root, but I'm not sure.
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BrownNowHowCow said:
So just to confirm, if i root my N7+, i lose my warranty and even if i revert back to stock and relock the bootloader then i still won't receive OTA updates and my warranty will still be gone?
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This questions should be adequately asnswered by official support.
The warranty agreement states that it doesn't cover damage caused by modified software. In real terms that means bricking your phone, in actuality it depends on what they categorise as such.

BrownNowHowCow said:
So just to confirm, if i root my N7+, i lose my warranty and even if i revert back to stock and relock the bootloader then i still won't receive OTA updates and my warranty will still be gone?
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The unofficial unlocks aren't registered to Nokia and they probably have no way to check that it was unlocked. So, lock the bootloader and you should be good for warranty.

k3dar7 said:
because forum rulez me previous post with links has removed, then only hints what search in google (enter search phrase with "")...
#for unlocking
"FIH Bootloader Unlock Request"
#for downgrade need if installed system is after august 2018 security
"HMD Nokia Bootloader Unlock After August"
#howto install Magisk (you can ofcourse install latest twrp zip)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-7-plus/help/pie-october-update-failed-t3862758/post78285662
#twrp universal installer (install using twrp noflash version as in ptevious howto link)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-7-plus/development/recovery-twrp-3-2-3-0-t3892644
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Is there really no possible way to unlock the bootloader without paying?
I'm not willing to pay for something that might not work...
Edit: even worse. I would have to pay 7$ (but out of stock, wtf?) to have someone I don't know remotely take over my computer.

Waelvis said:
Is there really no possible way to unlock the bootloader without paying?
I'm not willing to pay for something that might not work...
Edit: even worse. I would have to pay 7$ (but out of stock, wtf?) to have someone I don't know remotely take over my computer.
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There's currently no way you can unlock without paying. There are 2 options though. If you have a Nokia Care around you, you can convince them to flash an older version of software (before August 2018). Then you can simply buy the unlock key and use it.
Else the remote is the only option. I can offer those too (but for $8). I have some good reviews from people if that helps. I know it's still dealing with strangers and for your safety and security, you can run Windows inside a virtual machine (Virtual Box and VmWare do good). And that ensures that the remote person will only have access to the guest Windows which won't expose your host files in any way. You can destroy the guest install after that [emoji106]
Sent from my Nokia 8.1

its all out of stock... -.-

I want to refresh my phone but I have yet to unlock the bootloader. Ive a few questions if anybody can advise please
If I want to unlock the bootloader and root the phone, I'll obviously have to wipe the phone during the process and lose data etc. I downloaded Swift Back up - which backs up to G Drive. Would it be possible to restore some/if not all data after I put say Lineage OS on my phone?
Or does anybody have any suggestions to back up my stuff before I go through the process to root. I suppose one way would be to manually drag/drop anything across while connected in Windows.
Any thoughts please?

Bootloader must be unloaded!!!
Xda developers we need your help to unlock the bootloader on Nokia devices Free! PLZ! Any help will make this phones better!

Juryx_x said:
Xda developers we need your help to unlock the bootloader on Nokia devices Free! PLZ! Any help will make this phones better!
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I run away from Huawei to nokia because cant unlock the bootloader. And now iam shocked that even nokia stop the free method..
Iam waiting for the developers here with all of you.iam trust of them :good:

hooooossamq said:
I run away from Huawei to nokia because cant unlock the bootloader. And now iam shocked that even nokia stop the free method..
Iam waiting for the developers here with all of you.iam trust of them :good:
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Nokia/HMD newer have free unlock method (only on Nokia 8)
info about how much utopy/stupid non reaction from MHD here:
https://community.phones.nokia.com/...-to-unlock-the-bootloader-on-our-nokia-7-plus
https://www.change.org/p/hmd-global...to-unlock-the-bootloader-of-our-nokia-handset

k3dar7 said:
Nokia/HMD newer have free unlock method (only on Nokia 8)
info about how much utopy/stupid non reaction from MHD here:
https://community.phones.nokia.com/...-to-unlock-the-bootloader-on-our-nokia-7-plus
https://www.change.org/p/hmd-global...to-unlock-the-bootloader-of-our-nokia-handset
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Thank you. So i wish the 7 plus will be officially unlock again.

singhnsk said:
There's currently no way you can unlock without paying. There are 2 options though. If you have a Nokia Care around you, you can convince them to flash an older version of software (before August 2018). Then you can simply buy the unlock key and use it.
Else the remote is the only option. I can offer those too (but for $8). I have some good reviews from people if that helps. I know it's still dealing with strangers and for your safety and security, you can run Windows inside a virtual machine (Virtual Box and VmWare do good). And that ensures that the remote person will only have access to the guest Windows which won't expose your host files in any way. You can destroy the guest install after that [emoji106]
Sent from my Nokia 8.1
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i can confirm this , i payed 8$ for this guy and got my device unlocked super fast and simple , i don't know the guy at all but i can recommend him very nice guy and very patient

Nokia 7 plus - root and unlock
Hi guys, I need to root and unlock bootloader of a NOKIA 7 plus.
Could you please help me?
Thanks,