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Nexus 6 unlocked without "Enable OEM unlock"

I did "oem unlock" on my new Nexus 6, because i wanted to upgrade directly to the newest image of Android 6.
However after that, i discovered, that i had to "Enable OEM unlock" in developer settings, to "oem lock" and "oem unlock" the device.
But I didn't had to do this the first time.
So is this feature not implemented in the first firmware version of the Nexus 6, or is my "new" device not realy new?

Looks like it was already unlocked when you got it. Usually you get a few messages about unlocking the phone to warn you and tell you the device will be wiped aka factory reset.

JulianPascal said:
I did "oem unlock" on my new Nexus 6, because i wanted to upgrade directly to the newest image of Android 6.
However after that, i discovered, that i had to "Enable OEM unlock" in developer settings, to "oem lock" and "oem unlock" the device.
But I didn't had to do this the first time.
So is this feature not implemented in the first firmware version of the Nexus 6, or is my "new" device not realy new?
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are the dev options in settings witthout you unlocking them? if yes, then your new phone isnt new.

simms22 said:
are the dev options in settings witthout you unlocking them? if yes, then your new phone isnt new.
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No, the developer options were not enabled. I got into fastboot mode, made sudo fastboot oem unlock, clicked yes and it was unlocked. I flashed the Android 6 image manually and after that i couldn't relock it. I had then to activate the developer options to relock the device.

gee2012 said:
Looks like it was already unlocked when you got it. Usually you get a few messages about unlocking the phone to warn you and tell you the device will be wiped aka factory reset.
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I got this warning, but i didn't have to activate “Enable OEM Unlock” in the developer options to unlock the device.

JulianPascal said:
I got this warning, but i didn't have to activate “Enable OEM Unlock” in the developer options to unlock the device.
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Hard to believe to be honest. But hey anything is possible, maybe some kind of magical glitch ?

gee2012 said:
Hard to believe to be honest. But hey anything is possible, maybe some kind of magical glitch ?
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i think ive read about two more phones that had that "glitch", but its not common for sure.

simms22 said:
i think ive read about two more phones that had that "glitch", but its not common for sure.
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I`am glad there is still some magic left in this world

gee2012 said:
Hard to believe to be honest. But hey anything is possible, maybe some kind of magical glitch
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i've got only 1 Warning the first time: "Unlock bootloader? - yes(may void waranty / no)"
after the upgrade i get: the red "Waring" and then "Unlock bootloader?" - yes(may void waranty / no)

JulianPascal said:
i've got only 1 Warning the first time: "Unlock bootloader? - yes(may void waranty / no)"
after the upgrade i get: the red "Waring" and then "Unlock bootloader?" - yes(may void waranty / no)
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Oke, you`re one of the happy few where this happens. Was the device wiped/factory reset during the process?

simms22 said:
i think ive read about two more phones that had that "glitch", but its not common for sure.
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Maybe this only happens with a old bootloader version, which dosen't support this feature yet? Which would explain, why i couldn't relock it after upgrading. Do you have a link?

JulianPascal said:
Maybe this only happens with a old bootloader version, which dosen't support this feature yet? Which would explain, why i couldn't relock it after upgrading. Do you have a link?
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Thats probably it, had that on a N4 too once when i used CF Auto-Root (not wiped)

JulianPascal said:
Maybe this only happens with a old bootloader version, which dosen't support this feature yet? Which would explain, why i couldn't relock it after upgrading. Do you have a link?
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na. it was there on the very first version of pre 5.0 that the phone came with. so it was there on all bootloader versions.

gee2012 said:
Oke, you`re one of the happy few where this happens. Was the device wiped/factory reset during the process?
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I did a full wipe before flashing, so I'm not shure if the upgrade process itself reseted the device.

gee2012 said:
Oke, you`re one of the happy few where this happens. Was the device wiped/factory reset during the process?
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simms22 said:
na. it was there on the very first version of pre 5.0 that the phone came with. so it was there on all bootloader versions.
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Motorola Support says, it's normal for older firmware versions, that they can be unlocked without activating this option.

JulianPascal said:
Motorola Support says, it's normal for older firmware versions, that they can be unlocked without activating this option.
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i ran the very first version of software on my n6, back in november of last year, and it had to be unlocked with hitting the oem unlock option first. calling people at motorola is just going to get you talking to people that dont know whats going on.

simms22 said:
i ran the very first version of software on my n6, back in november of last year, and it had to be unlocked with hitting the oem unlock option first. calling people at motorola is just going to get you talking to people that dont know whats going on.
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Ok, this is strange, the Device was new and the package sealed. I mean, could realy someone have somehow re-sealed it? Someone at Nexus Help Forum suggested, maybe someone at Motorola made a mistake in the final preparation process, so there are just some devices affected.
https://productforums.google.com/forum/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer#!msg/nexus/ZoVKdHn-cM4/xwaB-b8MAQAJ
So, do you think the Device is safe to use(regarding the devices firmware (bootloader etc.) isn't altered/ some sort of maleware embedded)? Or should I return it, if I can?

JulianPascal said:
Ok, this is strange, the Device was new and the package sealed. I mean, could realy someone have somehow re-sealed it? Someone at Nexus Help Forum suggested, maybe someone at Motorola made a mistake in the final preparation process, so there are just some devices affected.
https://productforums.google.com/forum/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer#!msg/nexus/ZoVKdHn-cM4/xwaB-b8MAQAJ
So, do you think the Device is safe to use(regarding the devices firmware (bootloader etc.) isn't altered/ some sort of maleware embedded)? Or should I return it, if I can?
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mistakes do happen. ive seen people buy a n6 from tmobile but receive an att version, with all the att trimings. if you want to check if locking it is possible, you probably should. but, i think it probably is safe to use.

Theoretically someone could have bought it, opened it, unlocked it and did what ever with it, somehow reasealed it and returned it to the retailer(you have the right to return something you bought online in a 14 day period in germany).
I noticed something there are two numbers which are each 11 digits long, one on the the bottom and one on the side of the packaging.
(I covered them on the pictures, but marked where they are)
The two numbers differ at my packaging, Is this normal or should the two numbers be the same?
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JulianPascal said:
Motorola Support says, it's normal for older firmware versions, that they can be unlocked without activating this option.
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I have read this as well.

Hardbricked G6 Plus

Hello guys!
So..today i tried to unlock my G6 Plus' bootloader and ended up doing so but i got an error when booting the phone with the following "Device has loaded a different operating system" and then i tried to flash the Stock Firmware and succeded in doing so, but the error was still there.
After this i locked the bootloader again but still the error is there and In the End i tried to flash the Stock Firmware again but the bootloader was locked and i ended up bricking the phone.
Now i tried everything the whole day to make it work again but no success at all.
PS: OEM Unlock is unticked so i cant unlock the bootloader...basically i cant flash anything on my G6 Plus.
Can you please help me guys in getting my phone working again? I tried like everyting but with OEM Unlock unticked and Bootloader Locked i can't really get it working.
Thank you in advance!
Dan.
Thank you in advance guys! Hope you can help me!

Can you still boot in the bootloader?

Thomas Hunter said:
Can you still boot in the bootloader?
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Yes, bootloader is working fine.
Just Recovery isnt working, it goes in but wont load menu.

You're not hard bricked if bootloader works. Unlock bootloader and try flashing stock firmware again. I've run in to this issue a few times. Nothing to worry about in the end.
Sent from my moto g(6) plus using Tapatalk

Xplorer4x4 said:
You're not hard bricked if bootloader works. Unlock bootloader and try flashing stock firmware again. I've run in to this issue a few times. Nothing to worry about in the end.
Sent from my moto g(6) plus using Tapatalk
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OEM unlock is unticked so... I cant really unlock the bootloader..

The switch itself does nothing. Unlock the bootloader and flash stock. When it is locked you are unable to modify system partition.
Sent from my moto g(6) plus using Tapatalk

Xplorer4x4 said:
The switch itself does nothing. Unlock the bootloader and flash stock. When it is locked you are unable to modify system partition.
Sent from my moto g(6) plus using Tapatalk
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I tried to unlock it but i always got an error, something like "go to Settings and activate OEM Unlock" or something like this..

Could you provide a image

Thomas Hunter said:
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Sure!
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TrueGodFlow said:
Hello guys!
So..today i tried to unlock my G6 Plus' bootloader and ended up doing so but i got an error when booting the phone with the following "Device has loaded a different operating system" and then i tried to flash the Stock Firmware and succeded in doing so, but the error was still there.
After this i locked the bootloader again but still the error is there and In the End i tried to flash the Stock Firmware again but the bootloader was locked and i ended up bricking the phone.
Now i tried everything the whole day to make it work again but no success at all.
PS: OEM Unlock is unticked so i cant unlock the bootloader...basically i cant flash anything on my G6 Plus.
Can you please help me guys in getting my phone working again? I tried like everyting but with OEM Unlock unticked and Bootloader Locked i can't really get it working.
Thank you in advance!
Dan.
Thank you in advance guys! Hope you can help me!
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Hi, Dan...
I really do wish I had some good news to impart, but sadly I suspect your Moto G6 Plus is probably not recoverable.
The OEM Unlocking setting in Developer Options is part of Googles Factory Reset Protection scheme. Ostensibly, it's designed to prevent lost or stolen devices from being reflashed back to stock and dishonest individuals then claiming the device as their own.
I ran afoul of this myself, four years ago, with my (then) new Nexus 9 tablet which originally shipped with Android 5, Lollipop and it was the first device I'd owned that required OEM Unlocking to be enabled in Developer Options before the bootloader could be unlocked.
I won't bore you with the details here, but if you have a mind to, you can read about my thwarted endeavours to resurrect my Nexus 9 here...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-9/help/warning-locking-bootloader-disabling-t2951312
Fortunately, my Nexus 9 was still new, and I had a no-quibble warranty that I'd paid extra for, so I was able to get it replaced at the store from which I'd bought it.
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Around 2015 a solution (of sorts) was eventually found for this problem, for both the Nexus 6 phone and the Nexus 9 tablet, however it required a very specific set of criteria for it to work.
The OEM Unlocking setting in Developer Options flips a binary state flag, from either ON (Enabled) or OFF (Disabled) and it's stored in a special Persistent (PST) partition, which doesn't get touched when factory resetting the device, when receiving OTA updates or when reflashing it. As the name suggests, it 'persists'.
So it required somebody to create a dump image file of the PST partition with the OEM Unlocking flag already set to ENABLED on their device. This dump image file would be created by using a <dd, if, of> command in a terminal shell.
The person whose device was semi-bricked, would download this dump image file of the PST partition, and flash it to their device using a similar <dd, if, of> shell command, via ADB in TWRP Custom Recovery. This would overwrite their PST partition, where the OEM Unlocking flag is NOT enabled...
...with a version where it IS enabled, and consequently fastboot flash commands would then work.
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It required root on both devices, and TWRP custom recovery to be already flashed on the semi-bricked device, since ADB shell commands can not be run in the normal stock recovery.
You can read about the technical details here...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/help/info-nexus-6-nexus-9-enable-oem-unlock-t3113539
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Theoretically, the method detailed above could perhaps be adapted for the Moto G6 Plus ~ you'd just need to find somebody with an already rooted Moto G6 Plus prepared to create a dump image file of their PST partition, with the OEM Unlocking setting enabled, and your G6 Plus would also need to be able to boot into TWRP to run the necessary ADB shell command to flash it.
And which is impossible, since (due to your locked bootloader) you can't either remotely boot TWRP from a laptop using fastboot boot twrp.img or flash it directly using fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
As I say, I wish I had better news for you.
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I hope all of the above makes sense; it is a little technical.
If I have any ideas that may be helpful, I'll post them here. But as it stands right now, and knowing what I know about this topic, I'm not optimistic there is a solution to your problem.
Ged.

The only other thing I can think of that may or may not work is a blankflash. Search the forums for it.
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You don't need to unlock oem as I got the same problem a year ago with my moto g5 plus so basically what I did was keep trying to flash a different fimware and eventually it worked with installed a firmware with oem locked.

[GUIDE] Convert International (GM1917) OnePlus 7 Pro to T-Mobile (GM1915) firmware

Here's the tool. Freshly modded by yours truly.
https://mega.nz/#!uNwERIDK!1fbu5KGWH441r0EFwHb_rgEamjax068RAjT-Ze9ELVc
You know what to do - power down, hold volume up and volume down, connect USB, run it.
This will convert you to the T-Mobile firmware. T-Mobile users with the non-TMO phone who run this tool and convert will get better WiFI Calling support + T-Mobile bloat + possibly working RCS. You will lose dual SIM support.
If you wind up wanting to restore back to international firmware, grab the international (GM1917) MSM tool from the 'Guac For All' thread. https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7-pro/how-to/msm-tool-guac-t3934691
Enjoy!

how's RCS working for you? i have the international version too and thinking about switching to see if its better for my MMS and calling

This works great! Don't know if I will keep it TMobile or not, but working great so far.
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RCS chat seams to be working. Although I don't know anyone else that has it to test it out.
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I did notice that the fingerprint sensor is not nearly as good with the T-Mobile firmware. It worked almost every time when it was international, but with the T-Mobile firmware installed, it failed most times, so I disabled it.
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DTop said:
T-Mobile users with the non-TMO phone who run this tool and convert will get better WiFI Calling support
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On the stock T-Mobile ROM does it turn off the cellular radio and disconnect from the tower when wifi calling is connected?
I remember my old T-Mobile Samsung doing this and it would save a lot of battery life.

Doesnt that msm tool in slayers thread do the same thing or is this easier? Also quick question ...i have a tmobile op7pro unlocked bootloader , rooted and on intl fw 9.5.8 ....what i want to do is go back to tmobile 9.5.8 and root /twrp ..... not used to this whole A/B slot thing...so what are my options? Msm tool back to tmobile boot device, turn on dev options make sure usb debugging/ oem unlock is on etc at this point is this where i can just flash twrp in fastboot? Or does this not work on tmobile fw?....because if so thats cool..im sure once twrp is installed i can flash maqisk etc

sarni84 said:
Doesnt that msm tool in slayers thread do the same thing or is this easier? Also quick question ...i have a tmobile op7pro unlocked bootloader , rooted and on intl fw 9.5.8 ....what i want to do is go back to tmobile 9.5.8 and root /twrp ..... not used to this whole A/B slot thing...so what are my options? Msm tool back to tmobile boot device, turn on dev options make sure usb debugging/ oem unlock is on etc at this point is this where i can just flash twrp in fastboot? Or does this not work on tmobile fw?....because if so thats cool..im sure once twrp is installed i can flash maqisk etc
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From I can see, yes this is the same thing as slayer's thread. This thread is directed at T-Mobile users with the international model who want the T-Mobile software. Whereas slayer's thread is directed at those with the T-Mobile model who need to get back to stock.
As far as I know they both are the same, its just two different threads for two different reasons.
So either will work the same. It shouldn't matter if they're both the same T-Mobile firmware.
EDIT: Model number shows different on this build. See OP response.
If you just want rooted stock with Magisk and TWRP, once you're back on T-Mobile stock you can use the all in one tool to flash TWRP and install Magisk.
You shouldn't need to oem unlock the bootloader again. Once you unlock it, it always stays unlocked unless you manually relock it yourself.
All in one tool here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...ol-tool-one-driversunlocktwrpfactory-t3930862
Extract that download and open tool all in one.
It should show adb device Oneplus 7 Pro at the top. Check fastboot drivers and usb connection if it doesn't. Also make sure your screen is on with usb debugging allowed.
Then click Recovery Flasher and Device Rooter.
Select "TWRP OP7P" from the list where it shows "MANUAL" in all caps.
Then check the box to root after boot, select the latest Magisk version from the drop down menu.
Click the button to start the process. It may ask to reboot into fastboot/bootloader, choose yes. If it works as it should, it will automatically download TWRP and Magisk and load them onto your phone.

Thanks bro yeah I know I won't have problems with the bootloader I was just worried about the stock boot image.... I thought I saw somewhere that you needed a modified one

KemikalElite said:
From I can see, yes this is the same thing as slayer's thread. This thread is directed at T-Mobile users with the international model who want the T-Mobile software. Whereas slayer's thread is directed at those with the T-Mobile model who need to get back to stock.
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It is not the same thing. The tool in Slayer's thread will only work for converting from T-Mobile (GM1915) to international (GM1917 software, but the phone still displays the GM1915 model number in settings). The tool in this thread will only work for converting from International (GM1917) to T-Mobile (GM1915 software, but the phone still displays the GM1917 model number in settings).
Feel free to give it a try, you'll see XD

sarni84 said:
Thanks bro yeah I know I won't have problems with the bootloader I was just worried about the stock boot image.... I thought I saw somewhere that you needed a modified one
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The stock boot image is injected when Majisk is installed, making it modified. It should install fine with the stock boot image/kernel. :good:

KemikalElite said:
The stock boot image is injected when Majisk is installed, making it modified. It should install fine with the stock boot image/kernel. :good:
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Cool. U the man thanks:good:

Is it possible this can be modded for T-Mobile devices converted to International to go back to T-Mobile firmware? I ask for troubleshooting the sleep-of-death issue some of us have been experiencing and also in case of needing to warranty the device.
Link to the Sleep-Of-Death thread added.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7-pro/how-to/poll-phone-randomly-powered-off-t3940427

Se7eN43 said:
Is it possible this can be modded for T-Mobile devices converted to International to go back to T-Mobile firmware? I ask for troubleshooting the sleep-of-death issue some of us have been experiencing and also in case of needing to warranty the device.
Link to the Sleep-Of-Death thread added.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7-pro/how-to/poll-phone-randomly-powered-off-t3940427
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If you have the T-Mobile version you should use this download instead to return to stock:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...obile-one-plus-7-pro-msm-tool-revert-t3936528
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I loaded this on my phone and for anyone who wants to know, Safetynet works and L1 widevine (HD Netflix) works. I'm not sure how this happened, but the bootloader relocked on its own. (maybe after a factory reset, maybe I clicked something by accident) Either way you can lock the bootloader running this if needed as long as you aren't rooted or don't have a custom recovery, and it will work okay.
Edit: Locked bootloader wants unlock token to unlock now. Do NOT lock bootloader.
RCS works as well but visual voicemail doesn't even work on the stock ROM. I know this isn't a fault of the ROM, its a Oneplus or T-Mobile issue, but if Android supports built-in visual voicemail without using the terrible T-Mobile VVM app, it should work as intended. I remember visual voicemail working fine on my Nexus 5.
T-Mobile please fix this.

KemikalElite said:
If you have the T-Mobile version you should use this download instead to return to stock:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...obile-one-plus-7-pro-msm-tool-revert-t3936528
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I loaded this on my phone and for anyone who wants to know, Safetynet works and L1 widevine (HD Netflix) works. I'm not sure how this happened, but the bootloader relocked on its own. (maybe after a factory reset, maybe I clicked something by accident) Either way you can lock the bootloader running this if needed as long as you aren't rooted or don't have a custom recovery, and it will work okay.
RCS works as well but visual voicemail doesn't even work on the stock ROM. I know this isn't a fault of the ROM, its a Oneplus or T-Mobile issue, but if Android supports built-in visual voicemail without using the terrible T-Mobile VVM app, it should work as intended. I remember visual voicemail working fine on my Nexus 5.
T-Mobile please fix this.
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Wow! I can't believe I missed this. Thank you for prompt reply.

KemikalElite said:
If you have the T-Mobile version you should use this download instead to return to stock:
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I loaded this on my phone and for anyone who wants to know, Safetynet works and L1 widevine (HD Netflix) works. I'm not sure how this happened, but the bootloader relocked on its own. (maybe after a factory reset, maybe I clicked something by accident) Either way you can lock the bootloader running this if needed as long as you aren't rooted or don't have a custom recovery, and it will work okay.
Edit: Locked bootloader wants unlock token to unlock now. Do NOT lock bootloader.
RCS works as well but visual voicemail doesn't even work on the stock ROM. I know this isn't a fault of the ROM, its a Oneplus or T-Mobile issue, but if Android supports built-in visual voicemail without using the terrible T-Mobile VVM app, it should work as intended. I remember visual voicemail working fine on my Nexus 5.
T-Mobile please fix this.
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Ok so basically u can flash back to tmobile but it locks the bootloader... .so now if u want to unlock and STAY on tmobile u have to get an unlock token from one plus.....or just flash international and unlock again with command easily.....thats what i was worried about happening. Crazy how the bootloader gets locked again

Quick question to any one on the TMO version. Do the TMO firmware have video calling like must of TMO phones.

mario1634 said:
Quick question to any one on the TMO version. Do the TMO firmware have video calling like must of TMO phones.
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Yes. and yes it sucks like other TMO phones

sarni84 said:
Ok so basically u can flash back to tmobile but it locks the bootloader... .so now if u want to unlock and STAY on tmobile u have to get an unlock token from one plus.....or just flash international and unlock again with command easily.....thats what i was worried about happening. Crazy how the bootloader gets locked again
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Has anyone had any luck getting an Unlock Token for a GM1917? I tried the unlock site and it says I need a valid IMEI, and when I called OnePlus, the support rep said they only have the tools for the 6t.
Might try calling again today in case the late night call center was just ill equipt

Tardeaux said:
Has anyone had any luck getting an Unlock Token for a GM1917? I tried the unlock site and it says I need a valid IMEI, and when I called OnePlus, the support rep said they only have the tools for the 6t.
Might try calling again today in case the late night call center was just ill equipt
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Any luck ?

X50 RMX2144 Bootloader access

Hi
I'm looking for a method to access bootloader on the RMX2144 model (European version I think).
The in-depth app does not work, the model is not supported by the application.
I tried to run adb reboot bootloader but the phone reboot, show a message during half a second and then restart.
Can someone help me ?
Thanks in advance
EDIT : Here is the displayed message
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In english :
Has entered Fastboot
Long press the power button for 6~10 seconds or reload the battery to exit

useless

xam666 said:
Hi
I'm looking for a method to access bootloader on the RMX2144 model (European version I think).
The in-depth app does not work, the model is not supported by the application.
I tried to run adb reboot bootloader but the phone reboot, show a message during half a second and then restart.
Can someone help me ?
Thanks in advance
EDIT : Here is the displayed message
In english :
Has entered Fastboot
Long press the power button for 6~10 seconds or reload the battery to exit
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Im having the same problem here with my rmx2025 (China model) Im really sad i cant install custom roms on this phone

ROM_gamer987 said:
Im having the same problem here with my rmx2025 (China model) Im really sad i cant install custom roms on this phone
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Mine is RMX2025 as well. If you can unlock bootloader, please share the method. Thanks in advance.

siamese007 said:
Mine is RMX2025 as well. If you can unlock bootloader, please share the method. Thanks in advance.
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Sadly i don't think there is a method method for this phone, i asked in the Chinese forums and I'm waiting for a response

ROM_gamer987 said:
Sadly i don't think there is a method method for this phone, i asked in the Chinese forums and I'm waiting for a response
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Thank you for your quick reply. I will wait for your future solution hopefully.
I did everything about unlock bootloader from Chinese post but the depth test apk said my phone is not supported! what the....

siamese007 said:
Thank you for your quick reply. I will wait for your future solution hopefully.
I did everything about unlock bootloader from Chinese post but the depth test apk said my phone is not supported! what the....
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yea same for me, its very weird lets just hope someone finds something, I have managed to go on QDL (QUALCOMM usb flash mode) I think with the right tools twrp could be installed from there without even unlocking the bootloader, for now we just have to wait

ROM_gamer987 said:
yea same for me, its very weird lets just hope someone finds something, I have managed to go on QDL (QUALCOMM usb flash mode) I think with the right tools twrp could be installed from there without even unlocking the bootloader, for now we just have to wait
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I am not sure if installing TWRP without unlocking bootloader will be useable for installing Custom ROMs or GSI ROMs. Without unlocking bootloader, installing these Custom ROMs may brick the phone. :crying::crying::crying:
Well I will keep looking for the solution for this also. Thanks for the update. :highfive:

ROM_gamer987 said:
yea same for me, its very weird lets just hope someone finds something, I have managed to go on QDL (QUALCOMM usb flash mode) I think with the right tools twrp could be installed from there without even unlocking the bootloader, for now we just have to wait
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Hello Bro,
There is a link here on XDA that explains how to unlock bootloader.
I just sold my phone so I don't have one to try. Please try this if this works on your RMX2025. If the app works on your model, then I will order the new X50 5G to unlock bootloader.
By the way, have you heard any updates from Chinese post for the problem unlocking bootloader?
I am looking for a solution to unlock bootloader on RMX2025.
:highfive:

The problems of unlocking the bootloader come because they are rmx2025?
The RMX2144 can be unlocked with the realme apk? He has problems? Is there a bootlop?
The only solution would be to access the recovery and install a rom for otg?
Thanks friends

totmakina said:
The problems of unlocking the bootloader come because they are rmx2025?
The RMX2144 can be unlocked with the realme apk? He has problems? Is there a bootlop?
The only solution would be to access the recovery and install a rom for otg?
Thanks friends
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My RMX2025 was not supported by the deep testing app for no reason. I have no RMX2144 but my best guess is this model is good to go with the deep testing app.
If you wanna install custom ROMs or GSI, unlocking bootloader is very necessary from my experiences so far. I have never been able to flash Android phones with no unlock bootloader once.
I would not recommend to flash custom ROMs via ADB, this may cause the phone to brick. And while your phone is not unlocked bootloader, unbricking it will be nighmare and hardcore. :crying::crying:

Unlocking boot is essential in order to install twrp or custom roms.
If the smartphone fails and brick, I think it could be restored through an otg installation from recovery stock.
I will risk unlocking the boot with the realme tool on the RMX 2144. If there is success I will comment on it
Thanks!

totmakina said:
Unlocking boot is essential in order to install twrp or custom roms.
If the smartphone fails and brick, I think it could be restored through an otg installation from recovery stock.
I will risk unlocking the boot with the realme tool on the RMX 2144. If there is success I will comment on it
Thanks!
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Hello Pal,
Any updates for unlocking bootloader for RMX2144? Now I have RMX2144. The phone is great except there is no custom ROMs yet. So sad. :crying::crying:
Edit: If we can unlocking bootloader, we can flash GSIs which are close to specific custom ROMs.

Hi. Friend. Unable to unlock bootloader with the tool. I understand that Realme no longer grants this option. Return the mobile and buy the POCO X3. Tomorrow I will have the permission to open the boot and be able to flash TWRP. Besides, POCO already has custom roms. I intend to install Q LeOs in the bit and not depend on Google services

totmakina said:
Hi. Friend. Unable to unlock bootloader with the tool. I understand that Realme no longer grants this option. Return the mobile and buy the POCO X3. Tomorrow I will have the permission to open the boot and be able to flash TWRP. Besides, POCO already has custom roms. I intend to install Q LeOs in the bit and not depend on Google services
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Hi friend. Thanks a lot for your updates.
I will probably do the same. :good: For me, I don't mind if there is no Custom ROMs for this phone. As long as I can unlock bootloader I will be able to flash GSI. Xiaomi phones will be my replacement as well.
By the way, RMX2051 can unlocked but there is no Custom ROMs for this phone anyways. :crying:
Laters,

No good news yet so I guess we won't get any custom roms for this unit. To bad for a good phone otherwise but the lack of root/custom rom make me wanna cry, why doesn't realme help the community out. Think I will try to make a refund and get a xiaomi 10 lite or a poco instead.

General Progress/How to in modding(rooting, recoveries,etc)

Hi!
As you may know Honor is pretty restricted in modding.
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS/BRICKED DEVICES'
THIS JUST GIVES AN IDEA ON WHAT TO DO AND IF YOU SHOULD BUY( I don't recommend for modding)
EDIT: IT SEEMS LIKE WE CANT UNLOCK THE BL
There are no recoveries yet
So we need boot.img to root with magisk
But Honor/Other websites does not provide firmware
So we need to dump firmware(which I have not done yet) to get boot.img using mtk client or unlocktool (idk if unlocktool is legit)
Then patch boot.img and flash

#YetAnotherPerson said:
Hi!
As you may know Honor is pretty restricted in modding.
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS/BRICKED DEVICES'
THIS JUST GIVES AN IDEA ON WHAT TO DO AND IF YOU SHOULD BUY( I don't recommend for modding)
There are no recoveries yet
So we need boot.img to root with magisk
But Honor/Other websites does not provide firmware
So we need to dump firmware(which I have not done yet) to get boot.img using mtk client or unlocktool (idk if unlocktool is legit)
Then patch boot.img and flash
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Hi! Thanks for requesting this page!
For anyone considering buying this phone, just like OP said, DON'T buy if you want to MOD it in any way!
Also, if anyone has any information on this phone, like the firmware, exploits, etc. PLEASE share it since this device is not even that known in XDA.

Sad update, I backed up my Linux computer to install windows and use many apps to retrieve stock firmware for rooting and when device gets bricked, but no success, and I installed Linux again. I did not dual boot because of storage issues

Our hope is not fully lost.
We could flash a rooted GSI.
But I just don't want to risk it as there is no way to return back to the stock firmware if something goes wrong or some features don't work(that's sometimes how GSI's are

#YetAnotherPerson said:
Our hope is not fully lost.
We could flash a rooted GSI.
But I just don't want to risk it as there is no way to return back to the stock firmware if something goes wrong or some features don't work(that's sometimes how GSI's are
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But wouldn't we need to at least unlock the bootloader to flash anything?

JoeBro19 said:
But wouldn't we need to at least unlock the bootloader to flash anything
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There is a bootloader unlock option in settings, developer options

#YetAnotherPerson said:
There is a bootloader unlock option in settings, developer options
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That's only an option to allow the device to be unlocked, but it doesn't unlock it per se. That's done in fastboot mode or similar where you enter a code to unlock it, but Huawei/Honor stopped giving those codes years ago, that's why it's so difficult to do anything to these phones...

JoeBro19 said:
That's only an option to allow the device to be unlocked, but it doesn't unlock it per se. That's done in fastboot mode or similar where you enter a code to unlock it, but Huawei/Honor stopped giving those codes years ago, that's why it's so difficult to do anything to these phones...
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Hi!
Do you know any way to check if the bootloader is unlocked other than the phone and fastboot method(those don't work for me). I think I did unlock the bootloader, here is what I did:
1. I typed "fastboot flashing unlock"
2. THAT BRICKED MY PHONE
3. I booted into recovery and did a factory reset
4. Did my usual setup again
5. I just went into settings(developer options) and the OEM unlock toggle was enabled without me touching it!

#YetAnotherPerson said:
Hi!
Do you know any way to check if the bootloader is unlocked other than the phone and fastboot method(those don't work for me). I think I did unlock the bootloader, here is what I did:
1. I typed "fastboot flashing unlock"
2. THAT BRICKED MY PHONE
3. I booted into recovery and did a factory reset
4. Did my usual setup again
5. I just went into settings(developer options) and the OEM unlock toggle was enabled without me touching it!
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You can check by entering fastboot/bootloader mode and it'll say if the phone (bootloader) is locked or unlocked.
You can enter the bootloader by using adb and entering "adb reboot bootloader" and after you get restarted into the bootloader it'll tell you the status on the bottom of the screen.
I have that OEM unlock toggled on and as it still says "Phone Locked" in the bootloader, just as I said that toggling that option doesn't actually unlock it.

JoeBro19 said:
You can check by entering fastboot/bootloader mode and it'll say if the phone (bootloader) is locked or unlocked.
You can enter the bootloader by using adb and entering "adb reboot bootloader" and after you get restarted into the bootloader it'll tell you the status on the bottom of the screen.
I have that OEM unlock toggled on and as it still says "Phone Locked" in the bootloader, just as I said that toggling that option doesn't actually unlock it.
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Thanks!
While I did not make any progress, atleast I found out I wasted my time "unlocking" the BL and still nothing happened. Just to confirm that the phone locked thing does change when BL in unlocked, I checked a yt video on someone flashing a GSI on an older honor device and it does say "phone unlocked" for them.
Let me explain a bit more on what happened on the BL unlock attempt:
1.I did fastboot flashing unlock in adb which should unlock the BL
2.It put me in a menu which had an option to unlock the bootloader and it did say it will void warranty
3. Then it said it was a sucess and then went into another menu asking what to do next (fastboot mode,reboot,and something else) but it glitched and clicking hw buttons did nothing so I rebooted and the device was in a bootloop so I had to reset the device using the recovery
4. In fastboot mode, it still says phone locked
In short: There is a bug preventing BL unlock. I am not sure if Honor devices still need a code to unlock the BL since you said they stopped providing them

#YetAnotherPerson said:
Thanks!
While I did not make any progress, atleast I found out I wasted my time "unlocking" the BL and still nothing happened. Just to confirm that the phone locked thing does change when BL in unlocked, I checked a yt video on someone flashing a GSI on an older honor device and it does say "phone unlocked" for them.
Let me explain a bit more on what happened on the BL unlock attempt:
1.I did fastboot flashing unlock in adb which should unlock the BL
2.It put me in a menu which had an option to unlock the bootloader and it did say it will void warranty
3. Then it said it was a sucess and then went into another menu asking what to do next (fastboot mode,reboot,and something else) but it glitched and clicking hw buttons did nothing so I rebooted and the device was in a bootloop so I had to reset the device using the recovery
4. In fastboot mode, it still says phone locked
In short: There is a bug preventing BL unlock. I am not sure if Honor devices still need a code to unlock the BL since you said they stopped providing them
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Being an Honor device, it most likely needs a code to unlock it. So I doubt we'll be able to do anything with this phone.
I could try and do a backup before trying what you did to see if it was a just a bug on your phone or if in fact it can't be done at all, which honestly is the most probable case.
I'll try later and let you know if anything happens.

JoeBro19 said:
Being an Honor device, it most likely needs a code to unlock it. So I doubt we'll be able to do anything with this phone.
I could try and do a backup before trying what you did to see if it was a just a bug on your phone or if in fact it can't be done at all, which honestly is the most probable case.
I'll try later and let you know if anything happens.
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Ok, but
JoeBro19 said:
Being an Honor device, it most likely needs a code to unlock it. So I doubt we'll be able to do anything with this phone.
I could try and do a backup before trying what you did to see if it was a just a bug on your phone or if in fact it can't be done at all, which honestly is the most probable case.
I'll try later and let you know if anything happens.
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Ok, but I'll give another warning: It's risky and may brick your device like mine and a factory reset from the recovery may be required. I am not respondible if something happens.
I did contact honor customer support but no reply yet

#YetAnotherPerson said:
Ok, but
Ok, but I'll give another warning: It's risky and may brick your device like mine and a factory reset from the recovery may be required. I am not respondible if something happens.
I did contact honor customer support but no reply yet
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I doubt they'll anything other than "we don't provide those codes anymore"
And yeah I decided to try it anyway and it happened exactly the same as your case. I had to factory reset it to exit the boot loop. Fortunately, I did a backup just before trying it so I was able to restore it and not lose anything; but yeah, things seem to have come to a standstill.

JoeBro19 said:
I doubt they'll anything other than "we don't provide those codes anymore"
And yeah I decided to try it anyway and it happened exactly the same as your case. I had to factory reset it to exit the boot loop. Fortunately, I did a backup just before trying it so I was able to restore it and not lose anything; but yeah, things seem to have come to a standstill.
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Just as I thought.... damn this companies...
So, unless some miracle happens and someone discovers an exploit on the processor or something that allows us to decipher the unlock code, there is absolutely nothing than we can do...

You can only unlock the bootloader on the new Honor at the Honor office. But this is only possible if the Honor employee is your friend.

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You can only unlock the bootloader on the new Honor at the Honor office. The workers there have such smartphones, I have a friend among such workers and he made a request for me in a friendly way. I think that you will not see such a photo anywhere else. Alas, as long as it's useless, I need a custom one Recovery, But I don't know where to get it.
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Well that's... disappointing... can't believe we have to even consider that. In my case, we don't have those centers, so I'm definitely screwed... good job Honor...