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Hey Folks,
I was curious to know if you have unlocked your bootloader, and then locked it again via fastboot oem lock command, if you wanted to unlock the bootloader maybe in the distant future again, would you need to use the same unlock key that was given to you by moto?
Thanks!
alternetconcept said:
Hey Folks,
I was curious to know if you have unlocked your bootloader, and then locked it again via fastboot oem lock command, if you wanted to unlock the bootloader maybe in the distant future again, would you need to use the same unlock key that was given to you by moto?
Thanks!
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Yes the one you got in your mail.
Take care not to lose it.
I am not sure if they give it again
adity said:
Yes the one you got in your mail.
Take care not to lose it.
I am not sure if they give it again
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Ah okay great.
Thank you!
I've unlocked my bootloader but have never once considered relocking it. Why would you lock it after unlocking it in the first place? I can't think of a single benefit.
nhizzat said:
I've unlocked my bootloader but have never once considered relocking it. Why would you lock it after unlocking it in the first place? I can't think of a single benefit.
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I've seen some people claim they want to be as "close to stock as possible" when selling their phone. Unfortunately it doesn't really make a difference.
There are 3 states for the 2013 Moto X bootloader:
LOCKED Status:0
Unlocked Status:3
Locked Status:2
note: Status 2 is also known as relocked.
As users we can toggle it to either Status 2 or Status 3, but we can never set it back to Status 0. On Status 2 or 3, you'll get the Bootloader Unlocked warning message at reboot (where replacing the LOGO.BIN with custom one will hide the message).
alternetconcept said:
Hey Folks,
I was curious to know if you have unlocked your bootloader, and then locked it again via fastboot oem lock command, if you wanted to unlock the bootloader maybe in the distant future again, would you need to use the same unlock key that was given to you by moto?
Thanks!
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Have you managed to lock it?
alexhdkn said:
Have you managed to lock it?
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I didn't actually. I just tried right now but got the following message.
(bootloader) FAIL: Please run fastboot oem lock begin first!
The reason I wanted to re-lock it was for purposes of my phone getting stolen. I'm assuming if it was relocked, the person wouldn't get the joy of installing a custom recovery.
Yeah kind of silly. In any case, couldn't get it to lock.
alternetconcept said:
I didn't actually. I just tried right now but got the following message.
(bootloader) FAIL: Please run fastboot oem lock begin first!
The reason I wanted to re-lock it was for purposes of my phone getting stolen. I'm assuming if it was relocked, the person wouldn't get the joy of installing a custom recovery.
Yeah kind of silly. In any case, couldn't get it to lock.
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There is a process to re-lock which involves flashing the stock rom first, etc. and it does wipe the phone.
So if you re-lock, you'll also lose root. (at least until you unlock, flash custom recovery and root).
KidJoe said:
There is a process to re-lock which involves flashing the stock rom first, etc. and it does wipe the phone.
So if you re-lock, you'll also lose root. (at least until you unlock, flash custom recovery and root).
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Yeah. I think I realized that I would need to wipe my phone again to re-lock it. I turned it back to stock so I can get the OTA which should hopefully come out soon.
I guess once they allow us to download stock 5.0.2, I'll do a re-lock then.
Thanks though for the info.
I must have missed a step when I unlocked my XT1053 last year. I never did anything with it and assumed that because it gives the the caution screen when I turn it off and back on, that the bootloader is unlocked. However, now that I decided to get down and do stuff, it's telling me via third party apps that my phone isn't actually unlocked. There's no super user app or anything. Do I need to go through the unlocking process again? I'm on 4.4.4.
Me again. I'm following the directions for rooting it and have flashed TWRP 2.8.6.0 but when I select Recovery, there's a dead android and it says "No Command."
You have an unlocked boot loader but you don't have root privelages.Also try holding down volume down+power on no command
It takes some reading comprehension but the tutorials here really are excellent. I guess I have a philosophical question: why would you unlock the bootloader without the intention of rooting the phone? I had (obviously) confused the terms.
s3ars said:
I must have missed a step when I unlocked my XT1053 last year. I never did anything with it and assumed that because it gives the the caution screen when I turn it off and back on, that the bootloader is unlocked. However, now that I decided to get down and do stuff, it's telling me via third party apps that my phone isn't actually unlocked. There's no super user app or anything. Do I need to go through the unlocking process again? I'm on 4.4.4.
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Can you boot the phone into Fastboot/Bootloader mode? What does it say for the status?
If its LOCKED Status 0, then your bootloader is locked. If its LOCKED Status 2 (or 1), then you are "Relocked" (i.e. the bootloader was unlocked, then someone used the Fastboot OEM LOCK process to relock the bootloader). The phone will always show the UNLOCKED Warning message screen if your status is no longer 0. (As users, we can toggle between Unlocked and Relocked, but can't get it back to Locked Status 0).
Since the XT1053 can unlock its bootloader via the code from Moto's web site, you can always just follow the bootloader unlock process again, using the same unique code for your phone.
After your phone's bootloader is showing UNLOCKED Status 3, you may root by following -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/moto-x-qa/instructions-unlocking-rooting-dev-ed-t2649738 (Step 8 IS necessary) Please be sure to use the latest TWRP fastboot IMG file and Installable ZIP of SuperSU
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s3ars said:
It takes some reading comprehension but the tutorials here really are excellent. I guess I have a philosophical question: why would you unlock the bootloader without the intention of rooting the phone? I had (obviously) confused the terms.
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Since doing the bootloader unlock process is "desctructive" (i.e. wipes use data/apps from the phone), some will unlock the bootloader when they first get the phone, run with it, and maybe root later... that way when they do decide to root, they wont need to also wipe the phone and have to set it back up from scratch.
But that is the only reason I can think of why one would unlock the bootloader, and not root. At the same respect, if you don't have a phone which is branded Developer Edition, you've already voided the phones warranty by requesting the code from Moto, so, why not root immediately?
hi guys,
my op3t is bricked. now all i can access is fast boot mode. no recovery.
the problem is the bootloader is locked, so i can't install new recovery partition.
i've tried the quallcom msm tool to no avail. is there anything else i can do?
thanks
Unlock Bootloader via Fastboot, flash TWRP, and then sideload a ROM via ADB.
Perhaps No,
Your device needs to be sent to oneplus service center. they will replace your motherboard.
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Perhaps No,
Your device needs to be sent to oneplus service center. they will replace your motherboard.
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Why? He can unlock the bootloader, flash TWRP via Fastboot, and sideload a ROM. He doesn't need a motherboard replacement.
ersandeepkr said:
Perhaps No,
Your device needs to be sent to oneplus service center. they will replace your motherboard.
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There are a number of things that can be tried, before getting to your suggestion (which should be considered a "last resort").
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zeta555 said:
no recovery.
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Meaning what exactly? What happens when you select recovery from bootloader?
zeta555 said:
i've tried the quallcom msm tool to no avail.
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Again, it is probably helpful to provide specifics on how far you got with the unbrick tool, what the specific results, error, or outputs were. I haven't personally had to use the unbrick tool, so I can't personally help much on this particular point. But others here may (almost certainly) be able to advise, if you provide more specific details, besides just saying "it didn't work".
You can also try the stock OOS update zip (which can be done with a locked bootloader): http://downloads.oneplus.net/oneplus-3t/oneplus_3t_oxygenos_5.0.1/
Flash the stock recovery (available on the same link) if needed.
thes3usa said:
Unlock Bootloader via Fastboot, flash TWRP, and then sideload a ROM via ADB.
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i can't, it won't let me unlock the bootloader. and it also won't let me flash any recovery.
when i choose recovery from the fastboot the phone just rebooted to the one plus logo and keep bootlooping (is that a word?) infinitely.
oh, i dont know if this will help. but the phone will only bootloop if it's connected to the charger. if not it wont even turn on.
sometime it will show low battery warning, and/or low temp warning. and no, i don't live in cold climate. i live in the tropics.
ersandeepkr said:
Perhaps No,
Your device needs to be sent to oneplus service center. they will replace your motherboard.
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yeah, there's no service center in my country. into the shelf of shame then.
He already stated that the recovery is not flashing because you cannot flash anything if the bootloader is locked. If by any mean boot loader is unlocked, then one is good to go.
You should know that bootloader can be unlocked only if the system OS allowed to do so. But in this case system os is crashed as well as recovery.
redpoint73 said:
There are a number of things that can be tried, before getting to your suggestion (which should be considered a "last resort").
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Meaning what exactly? What happens when you select recovery from bootloader?
Again, it is probably helpful to provide specifics on how far you got with the unbrick tool, what the specific results, error, or outputs were. I haven't personally had to use the unbrick tool, so I can't personally help much on this particular point. But others here may (almost certainly) be able to advise, if you provide more specific details, besides just saying "it didn't work".
You can also try the stock OOS update zip (which can be done with a locked bootloader): http://downloads.oneplus.net/oneplus-3t/oneplus_3t_oxygenos_5.0.1/
Flash the stock recovery (available on the same link) if needed.
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He already said he can't access recovery.
what errors is it giving u with the msm tool and where did u download the unbrick tool from? If the msm tool doesn't work its more than likely a hardware issues, b/c that should cure almost any type of brick
ZVNexus said:
He already said he can't access recovery.
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I asked him to clarify what that meant, since all he said was "no recovery". Which is much too vague, and can mean a lot of different things.
I also posted the link to the stock recovery so he can try to flash it.
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He already stated that the recovery is not flashing
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He only stated that after being prompted for more info (post #7). As I just stated, he only said "no recovery" in his first post, which can mean a lot of different things. His top post is very vague, and doesn't accurately or sufficiently describe his situation.
ersandeepkr said:
you cannot flash anything if the bootloader is locked.
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You can flash signed files like stock OOS and stock recovery.
Bradl79 said:
what errors is it giving u with the msm tool and where did u download the unbrick tool from? If the msm tool doesn't work its more than likely a hardware issues, b/c that should cure almost any type of brick
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no error, it's successful, but nothing changes. still bootloop and only fastboot.
redpoint73 said:
I asked him to clarify what that meant, since all he said was "no recovery". Which is much too vague, and can mean a lot of different things.
I also posted the link to the stock recovery so he can try to flash it.
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He only stated that after being prompted for more info (post #7). As I just stated, he only said "no recovery" in his first post, which can mean a lot of different things. His top post is very vague, and doesn't accurately or sufficiently describe his situation.
You can flash signed files like stock OOS and stock recovery.
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i can't flash anything. even stock recovery. i'm assuming it's because my bootloader is locked, or is there other way to flash stock recovery?
zeta555 said:
i can't flash anything. even stock recovery. i'm assuming it's because my bootloader is locked, or is there other way to flash stock recovery?
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What happens when you try to flash something? Goes fastboot return an error? If so, what does it say? This is the kind of detail I already mentioned. Don't just say "I can't flash anything". Give specific details on what exactly occurred, error messages, etc.
redpoint73 said:
What happens when you try to flash something? Goes fastboot return an error? If so, what does it say? This is the kind of detail I already mentioned. Don't just say "I can't flash anything". Give specific details on what exactly occurred, error messages, etc.
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it said FAILED (remote: Partition flashing is not allowed)
when i try to unlock bootloader it said oem unlock is not allowed
see if this is the same unbricking tool
OnePlus3T.UnbrickTool
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He already stated that the recovery is not flashing because you cannot flash anything if the bootloader is locked. If by any mean boot loader is unlocked, then one is good to go.
You should know that bootloader can be unlocked only if the system OS allowed to do so. But in this case system os is crashed as well as recovery.
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What? Lol. You can unlock Bootloader even if OS is missing. You just need to type "Fastboot oem unlock" and it's unlocked. The "Allow OEM unlocking" in developer settings doesn't really do anything.
He can unlock Bootloader without any problem, and flash a ROM.
Just to clear things out, what exactly did you do before the device ended in this state?
The usual fault people seems to be doing from what I read in most of these "brick" threads is that they flash non factory recovery (TWRP or the likes) and then lock the bootloader. This resets the OEM unlock and triggers DM-Verity and also ends you with a non-working recovery as the locked bootloader doesn't allow you to boot recovery not signed by Oneplus (all other recoverys than Oneplus original).
In that case you simply shutdown your phone, hold volume up and connect the USB cable which skips fastboot and starts phone in Qualcomm restore com-port mode and from there the Qualcomm factory tool/unbrick tool should restore a phone to working state coming from the mentioned lock-out.
Bradl79 said:
see if this is the same unbricking tool
OnePlus3T.UnbrickTool
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just tried that one, it said Download Complete. but when i rebooted the phone, still bootloop in the oneplus logo.
thes3usa said:
What? Lol. You can unlock Bootloader even if OS is missing. You just need to type "Fastboot oem unlock" and it's unlocked. The "Allow OEM unlocking" in developer settings doesn't really do anything.
He can unlock Bootloader without any problem, and flash a ROM.
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how? when i type "Fastboot oem unlock" it said
FAILED (remote: oem unlock is not allowed)
finished. total time: 0.005s
pitrus- said:
Just to clear things out, what exactly did you do before the device ended in this state?
The usual fault people seems to be doing from what I read in most of these "brick" threads is that they flash non factory recovery (TWRP or the likes) and then lock the bootloader. This resets the OEM unlock and triggers DM-Verity and also ends you with a non-working recovery as the locked bootloader doesn't allow you to boot recovery not signed by Oneplus (all other recoverys than Oneplus original).
In that case you simply shutdown your phone, hold volume up and connect the USB cable which skips fastboot and starts phone in Qualcomm restore com-port mode and from there the Qualcomm factory tool/unbrick tool should restore a phone to working state coming from the mentioned lock-out.
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i'm browsing the news on my phone and checking my whatsapp. never flash anything to this phone before. all i ever did is update the os when there's OTA notification.
zeta555 said:
just tried that one, it said Download Complete. but when i rebooted the phone, still bootloop in the oneplus logo.
how? when i type "Fastboot oem unlock" it said
FAILED (remote: oem unlock is not allowed)
finished. total time: 0.005s
i'm browsing the news on my phone and checking my whatsapp. never flash anything to this phone before. all i ever did is update the os when there's OTA notification.
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oh so u never actually flashed anything? if that is the case more than likely its hardware issues, the mobo will need to be replaced, u may want to contact OnePlus, I read somewhere else that someone had a similar issue, if the msm tool does not work then its going to be hardware issues. Are u still under warranty?
Bradl79 said:
oh so u never actually flashed anything? if that is the case more than likely its hardware issues, the mobo will need to be replaced, u may want to contact OnePlus, I read somewhere else that someone had a similar issue, if the msm tool does not work then its going to be hardware issues. Are u still under warranty?
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nope, never flash anything.
my phone is 1 year and 2 weeks old, and sadly I'm not in a country where oneplus operate so no warranty.
I'm doing some research before I commit to unlocking my bootloader, and I can't find anything definitive on whether or not it's possible to re-lock after unlocking with the official tool. I have experience unlocking and re-locking bootloaders, flashing custom recoveries/ROMs/kernels etc but only with Nexus and Samsung phones, so I just want to make sure I'm clear on how Nokia's setup differs (If at all). Would also be interested to find out if Nokia will still offer me OTA's with unlocked bootloader.
Thanks for any help, and feel free to move or close the thread if it matches another one that I've missed.
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2WildFirE said:
I'm really sure you can relock bootloader. Why not?
And yes ota works fine with open bootloader if you are on stock
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Awesome, cheers for the assist ?
2WildFirE said:
I'm really sure you can relock bootloader. Why not?
And yes ota works fine with open bootloader if you are on stock
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Nokia says that relooking isn't possible. Is there anybody who tried the command 'fastboot oem relock'?
And why says this text please lock ? the bootloader, if it is not possible?
2WildFirE said:
And why says this text please lock ? the bootloader, if it is not possible?
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Dude, crop out that serial number?
Go to download mode
Run adb:fastboot oem lock
Choose lock bootloader in your phone
namle98 said:
Go to download mode
Run adb:fastboot oem lock
Choose lock bootloader in your phone
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confirmed, i did it today
Since I also unlocked critical, I ran: fastboot oem lock_critical and then fastboot oem lock
Phone will factory reset both times.
Has anyone tried the re-lock with a custom kernel/ROM?
dimitar10 said:
Has anyone tried the re-lock with a custom kernel/ROM?
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No, and nobody should do it. It will brick your device.
The point of a locked bootloader is to prevent unofficial software from running, and the point of unlocking it is to make that possible. So relocking the bootloader with unofficial software installed will make the phone think that the software got corrupted and rightfully lock down the device.
THMSP said:
No, and nobody should do it. It will brick your device.
The point of a locked bootloader is to prevent unofficial software from running, and the point of unlocking it is to make that possible. So relocking the bootloader with unofficial software installed will make the phone think that the software got corrupted and rightfully lock down the device.
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Basically anyone should be able to do it and it shouldn't brick your device, as per Google's bootloader recommendations. However, manufacturers decide to cripple bootloaders not to support it in the verified boot chain (where kernel verification can be explicitly made against a custom root of trust set after the device has left the factory i.e. set by the user, instead of the original root of trust). As far as I know, only Pixel devices implement this, and can be achieved by issuing the command:
Code:
fastboot flash avb_custom_key <key_blob>
I'm sure there are lots of advanced users/modders that can find this feature beneficial (if implemented by the device vendors).
dimitar10 said:
Basically anyone should be able to do it and it shouldn't brick your device, as per Google's bootloader recommendations. However, manufacturers decide to cripple bootloaders not to support it in the verified boot chain (where kernel verification can be explicitly made against a custom root of trust set after the device has left the factory i.e. set by the user, instead of the original root of trust). As far as I know, only Pixel devices implement this, and can be achieved by issuing the command:
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fastboot flash avb_custom_key <key_blob>
I'm sure there are lots of advanced users/modders that can find this feature beneficial (if implemented by the device vendors).
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I accidently locked the bootloader and without locking critical with custom recovery in system.
now it's saying data is corrupt and phone can't be trusted.
that unlock key url got expired and there is no way i can get that unlock key .
is there any other way to fix my phone??
Code:
fastboot flash avb_custom_key <key_blob>
how to use this code? any specific key_blob for nokia 8 or is it supported on this phone?
help me guys ;(
Edit:
After so many tries, I went to service centre and they fixed the phone in few mins :highfive::silly:
Crazy Tweaks said:
I accidently locked the bootloader and without locking critical with custom recovery in system.
now it's saying data is corrupt and phone can't be trusted.
that unlock key url got expired and there is no way i can get that unlock key .
is there any other way to fix my phone??
Code:
fastboot flash avb_custom_key <key_blob>
how to use this code? any specific key_blob for nokia 8 or is it supported on this phone?
help me guys ;(
Edit:
After so many tries, I went to service centre and they fixed the phone in few mins :highfive::silly:
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I have the same problem right now. May i ask how they fixed it and what did you tell them ?
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CommieTurtle said:
I have the same problem right now. May i ask how they fixed it and what did you tell them ?
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Did they fix it for free since bootloader is locked? I'm going to service centre in few hours
CommieTurtle said:
I accidently locked the bootloader and without locking critical with custom recovery in system.
now it's saying data is corrupt and phone can't be trusted.
that unlock key url got expired and there is no way i can get that unlock key .
is there any other way to fix my phone??
I have the same problem right now. May i ask how they fixed it and what did you tell them ?
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Did they fix it for free since bootloader is locked? I'm going to service centre in few hours
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Well it wasn't in warranty xD so just asked me this and boom it was not free after that but well yeah it doesn't matter if it's locked or unlocked lol as long as they are getting paid, they'll do it hahahha
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Well it wasn't in warranty xD so just asked me this and boom it was not free after that but well yeah it doesn't matter if it's locked or unlocked lol as long as they are getting paid, they'll do it hahahha
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lol my device was under warranty so I got it fixed for free
I can assume that, in service centers, they are able to reflash the entire firmware including the (secondary) bootloader. They would probably boot the device into EDL mode, and flash it with stock firmware, with a properly signed Qualcomm EDL programmer, and use Qualcomm's QFIL tool to do this.
CommieTurtle said:
lol my device was under warranty so I got it fixed for free
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Glad to hear that
Hello
Hoping somebody can help getting my phone up and running again.
I wanted to unroot my phone, because i was having issues with danish "MitId". And was a bit sloppy with it.
First i tried using SuperSU to remove root. Because i didnt feel like setting everything up again. Didnt work.
Then I locked the OEM Lock in developer settings. Not thinking this would be a fatal error.
Got home from work, and said to myself. Jusk lock the bootloader and the phone will reset itself.
But this is not the case, when you have been stupid enough to lock the OEM lock.
Now I am stuck on "No valid operating system could be found. The device will not boot"
I can get in to fastboot by pushning power+vol down. But cannot flash anything since the phone thinks the OEM Lock is locked on it.
Does anyone know of a solution for me. Or is it going to the shop tommorow and say that my phone is going this. And hope they will sort it for me?
Can't you fix stuff by using https://flash.android.com/ ?
No, unfortuantly not. It fails:
Device Unlock Disabled​For security reasons, you need to enable "OEM unlocking" in order to flash your device. See the device preparation instructions for more information.
Pearsondk said:
No, unfortuantly not. It fails:
Device Unlock Disabled​For security reasons, you need to enable "OEM unlocking" in order to flash your device. See the device preparation instructions for more information.
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Try sideloading the full OTA. You don't need an unlocked bootloader for that.
Unfortuatly not, if I try to enter recovery mode. The phone just goes back to the screen saying "No valid operating system could be found. The device will not boot"
ADB is not available to me
If you can't sideload the OTA, I'm afraid there is not much else you can do with a locked bootloader except try to RMA it.
Can you get into recovery at all. Even if it's the stock you can attempt a sideload of the stock OTA.zip from Google. You may also try if your on boot slot A
fastboot --set-active=b
On b use
fastboot --set-active=a
Try to see if the other boot slot has an a bootable OS.
*****I apologize I just saw it's actually still locked****"
Contact U-break I-fix if I typed that correctly. The third party warranty repair center for Google's warranty. I believe they can attempt to switch the boot slot with a locked bootloader with the equipment they use to reflash these devices. If anything it's under warranty get the RMA and if the bootloader is locked on it trade someone or sell it and use it to make buying a new cheaper..
JovialQuestion said:
Can you get into recovery at all. Even if it's the stock you can attempt a sideload of the stock OTA.zip from Google. You may also try if your on boot slot A
fastboot --set-active=b
On b use
fastboot --set-active=a
Try to see if the other boot slot has an a bootable OS.
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No, I can get into fastboot and that is it.
But everything I try in fastboot gets rejected, since it says the phone is locked.
Does the bootloader screen on the phone have the option to boot into Rescue. This has a ADB connection but I am not sure if adb sideload works
Really mad that Google intentionally locks phones this way, turning them into completely functional, but useless piece of junk. I guess that's late stage capitalism for you xD
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Does the bootloader screen on the phone have the option to boot into Rescue. This has a ADB connection but I am not sure if adb sideload works. Use the volume keys and power button to select it
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Kofa1 said:
Really mad that Google intentionally locks phones this way, turning them into completely functional, but useless piece of junk. I guess that's late stage capitalism for you xD
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Google is not responsible for phone's with locked bootloaders. They make the device with the specifications the carrier that sells it stipulates. Google themselves allows the unlock.
Lughnasadh said:
If you can't sideload the OTA, I'm afraid there is not much else you can do with a locked bootloader except try to RMA it.
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Iam guessing the same. Phone doesnt want to do anything.
And since i cant get into the phone to oem lock i am stuck. Live in Denmark, so by law I havnt voided the warrenty by rooting.
Pixel warranty is always valid even if you unlock and root. Google doesn't void the warranty. Go to Google pixel support page. Find warranty and act as if your submitting a RMA and it will tell you after you enter the device IMEI how long your warranty is valid for
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If that were true. Android flash tool https://flash.android.com/welcome
Would work as it's the same process for the browser to flash the very same file. Motorola allowed signed factory img on locked. Google had never allowed that in fastboot as far as I am aware
DroidRommer said:
All you need to do is go here Factory pixel firmwares and scroll down to pixel 7 panther assuming you're not on the pro (cheetah)
-select the latest version for your model whether that's Verizon or whatever if you have the carrier unlocked one like myself just choose the Feb firmware that doesn't have a carrier name at the end of the firmware number (you should have your phone plugged into your PC and in fastboot mode) click flash and follow the steps. These are Googles factory images so it doesn't matter if your bootloader is unlocked or not as long as you choose the latest version and the correct version for your phone. Tbh you can't really brick the pixel 7 as long as you have a PC and are able to put the phone in fastboot mode (holding the volume down and power button while powering on)
-Anytime you run into some kind of bootloop issue or wanna get rid of root flashing the stock firmware from this website will factory reset and revert your phone to the way it was the very first time it was pulled out of the box and powered on. If you have already tried this and you know forsure you did everything correctly then I must admit I have never had this happen and I'm someone who flashes custom roms and goes back to stock to get the latest security update just to turn around and flash another custom rom right after lol. If you need any help or advice feel free to pm me whenever. I have been rooting phones for a long time and have to say that the Google pixel is by far the most user friendly phone I've ever owned when it comes to custom rooms, rooting etc. You can ALWAYS go back as long as you know what steps to take. Sorry for the rant especially if you already figured it out.
Happy Customizing!
DROIDROMMER
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Their bootloader is locked. You cannot flash a factory image like that with a locked bootloader. They also turned off OEM Unlocking in the developer settings. If they had left this enabled they would be able to use Android Flash Tool as that tool will unlock your bootloader if OEM Unlocking is enabled.
Kofa1 said:
Really mad that Google intentionally locks phones this way, turning them into completely functional, but useless piece of junk. I guess that's late stage capitalism for you xD
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This wouldn't be Google, they basically encourage you too unlock the bootloader and root if you want as they give you all the tools you need and factory firmware options to go back if you make a mistake. Tbh if you are able to unlock and root the phone to start then you can go back. Even with a locked bootloader you can always flash the latest factory image on googles dev website, you just can't downgrade firmware or install different carrier firmware without the unlocked bootloader. If we really wanna poke at some phone developers I vote Samsung as I have had multiple people ask me to root their phones and if it's a US snapdragon version it cannot be done its so frustrating lol thanks for letting me vent, have a great day if you have the the carrier unlocked dev edition of the pixel 7 and ever need any help feel free to pm me. I have been rooting and romming pixels for a long time
Edit: I was not aware you couldn't flash the stock firmare using googles dev page without oem unlock. I apologize for jumping to conclusions. I thought I had every possible bad scenario happen to me by now but apparently I learned something new today.
DroidRommer said:
This wouldn't be Google, they basically encourage you too unlock the bootloader and root if you want as they give you all the tools you need and factory firmware options to go back if you make a mistake. Tbh if you are able to unlock and root the phone to start then you can go back. Even with a locked bootloader you can always flash the latest factory image on googles dev website, you just can't downgrade firmware or install different carrier firmware without the unlocked bootloader. If we really wanna poke at some phone developers I vote Samsung as I have had multiple people ask me to root their phones and if it's a US snapdragon version it cannot be done its so frustrating lol thanks for letting me vent, have a great day if you have the the carrier unlocked dev edition of the pixel 7 and ever need any help feel free to pm me. I have been rooting and romming pixels for a long time
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Dude. You cannot flash factory images of any kind on any Google phone with the bootloader in locked status. Please stop giving false information on here. If you want to talk up Samsung do it on a Samsung post. Let's not confuse everyone please
DroidRommer said:
Even with a locked bootloader you can always flash the latest factory image on googles dev website, you just can't downgrade firmware or install different carrier firmware without the unlocked bootloader.
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To use Android Flash Tool, you have to have OEM Unlocking enabled in Developer Options for it to be able to unlock the bootloader.
To flash the factory image in fastboot you must have an unlocked bootloader.
Lughnasadh said:
Their bootloader is locked. You cannot flash a factory image like that with a locked bootloader. They also turned off OEM Unlocking in the developer settings. If they had left this enabled they would be able to use Android Flash Tool as that tool will unlock your bootloader if OEM Unlocking is enabled.
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Okay my bad you are right fortunately I have never had this happen. And like someone else said if he can't get into recovery then he can't sideload a factory ota... sorry I'm at a loss on this one. Some custom roms use "fastboot update file.zip" would that do anything in this case or would that command not even work with a locked bootloader I'm assuming. I apologize for trying to act like a know it all I've just never heard of this happening