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
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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
Can the ATT pixel 5 be rooted? I was thinking of picking 1 up.
Thanks
Nope. It's carrier locked
joemommasfat said:
Nope. It's carrier locked
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I don't have one to test, but being carrier locked does not mean the bootloader is also locked. If you can toggle the bootloader unlock setting within the developer options menu, then you can fully root your device. You just can't insert the SIM card of another carrier into that device.
OEM unlocking is not allowed on carrier locked devices.
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OEM unlocking is not allowed on carrier locked devices.
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But once the carrier is unlocked you still have a locked bootloader.
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Attempting to unlocking boot loader on Pixel 5 - However the Enable OEM Unlocking is grayed out. Any resources on how to enable this?
Verizon USA
Skeeter300blackout said:
Attempting to unlocking boot loader on Pixel 5 - However the Enable OEM Unlocking is grayed out. Any resources on how to enable this?
Verizon USA
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Unfortunately, if you have a Verizon version of the phone, you can't unlock the bootloader. Only unlocked Google versions allow it.
Hi all, any solution how to unlock bootloader when oem unlock indeveloper options is greyed out?
Comby_sk said:
Hi all, any solution how to unlock bootloader when oem unlock indeveloper options is greyed out?
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[Guide]Un/locking Motorola Bootloader
UnLocking and ReLocking Motorola Bootloader https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a Moto Bootloader Unlocking site Re-Locking see Post #4 More about bootloader UnLocking Post #2 Can my...
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Hi guys!
The same question on Pixel 3a XL. It's fully unlocked and I did factory reset and connected it to WiFi but OEM still greyed out. What to do?
So Im on The pixel 4 xl from Spectrum/Verizon on android 12 build number SP2A.220305.012 and the OEM UNLOCK option in the developer options is finally usable. i checked it and none of the fastboot commands for unlocking the bootloader work. Does anyone have any ideas what's going on? or how to actually unlock the bootloader?
So I successfully unlocked the bootloader. i had to use a different computer because the first one wasn't communicating with the phone in fastboot mode. So anyone that still has a verizon/spectrum mobile pixel 4 xl that wants to unlock the bootloader, just install the mentioned above build and use the fasboot flashing unlock command.