[Q] Sideload Root? - Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Crap Crap Crap Crap Crap!
I forgot to Titanium Backup before doing the OTA update. Is there any way to get root back?
I am stock with root. I got root originally by unlocking the bootloader and doing the temp TWRP and then back to stock and relock.
My current state is 4.4.2 locked with stock bootloader. Is there any possible way to get root back without wiping the device?
Frick!
Thanks in advance

MrGrimace said:
Crap Crap Crap Crap Crap!
I forgot to Titanium Backup before doing the OTA update. Is there any way to get root back?
I am stock with root. I got root originally by unlocking the bootloader and doing the temp TWRP and then back to stock and relock.
My current state is 4.4.2 locked with stock bootloader. Is there any possible way to get root back without wiping the device?
Frick!
Thanks in advance
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Just wondering... why would you ever want to relock the bootloader?
If the bootloader is locked and you don't have root, you're going to have to wipe it.

MrGrimace said:
Crap Crap Crap Crap Crap!
I forgot to Titanium Backup before doing the OTA update. Is there any way to get root back?
I am stock with root. I got root originally by unlocking the bootloader and doing the temp TWRP and then back to stock and relock.
My current state is 4.4.2 locked with stock bootloader. Is there any possible way to get root back without wiping the device?
Frick!
Thanks in advance
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if you unlocked the bootloader once already, it doesn't automatically lock again. just flash TWRP again and then you can flash Super SU.
fastboot flash recovery (TWRP filename).img
*EDIT* didn't see that you relocked the bootloader... like above... why would you want to do that?

Lucke said:
if you unlocked the bootloader once already, it doesn't automatically lock again. just flash TWRP again and then you can flash Super SU.
fastboot flash recovery (TWRP filename).img
*EDIT* didn't see that you relocked the bootloader... like above... why would you want to do that?
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Honestly. I hated the little icon on the startup screen.
That is more or less what I figured. Well ****e! My own damn fault.
*Goes to take his medicine and reload everything.*
There used to be a way to root the nexus 10 without unlocking. That is why I asked.

Don't wipe yet hold on a sec
sent from my HAMMERHEAD neXus
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If u have root use this. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.segv11.bootunlocker your post says your stock with root, correct? Im confused:what::what: never mind i guess you don't have root
sent from my HAMMERHEAD neXus

CRIME INC. said:
Don't wipe yet hold on a sec
sent from my HAMMERHEAD neXus
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If u have root use this. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.segv11.bootunlocker your post says your stock with root, correct? Im confused:what::what: never mind i guess you don't have root
sent from my HAMMERHEAD neXus
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Too Late. I am all back up and running now. It really isn't that big a pain, just time consuming. I relocked before because some said that there are ways to defeat the pattern lock via an unlocked bootloader. Since all I really want is root for Titanium Backup and AdFree, I figured why make myself more open to attack. *puts tinfoil back on head*

MrGrimace said:
Too Late. I am all back up and running now. It really isn't that big a pain, just time consuming. I relocked before because some said that there are ways to defeat the pattern lock via an unlocked bootloader. Since all I really want is root for Titanium Backup and AdFree, I figured why make myself more open to attack. *puts tinfoil back on head*
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Well at least now you can use that app i linked, to lock and unlock your bootloader at will
sent from my HAMMERHEAD neXus

Related

I screwed up...

Ok so i am going to need a little bit of help here.
I the process of trying a method i found to apply the OTA update i forgot to do a nandroid backup.
I first pushed a recovery i thought was the stock one.
Then i locked the phone
then I pushed another recovery on top of it after the phone was locked.
The last step is preventing me in entering recovery.
Everytime i try to get in it comes back to the bootloader saying:
TAMPERED / RELOCKED / Security Warning.
As you can see, i screwed up.
What i am trying to accomplish though is do manually create a nandroid using ADB.
Now the problem i am having is that the tar command does not seem to preserve the sym links AND user/group.
the tar command i used was
tar -cvhf /sdcar/backup/system.ext4.tar /system
I am pretty trying to do the same thing as CWM recovery but from the command line.
How can i accomplish this?
Thanks a ton
well you cannot flash files with a relocked bootloader, So thats the reason you're having issues pushing recovery, Re-unlock the phone and try again.
And also, Stock recovery does not support nandroid backups. Flash CWM in fastboot, make a nandroid, Flash stock recovery, re-lock bootloader and all will be good.
**TAMPERED**
RELOCKED
Security Warning
Is normal when you have custom software on a locked device. Reverting to stock will clear this up
Oh and next time, Please post in the correct section, This belongs in Q&A.
Flame flame flame flame flame....
sent from a guy living in a van down by the river
azzledazzle said:
well you cannot flash files with a relocked bootloader, So thats the reason you're having issues pushing recovery, Re-unlock the phone and try again.
And also, Stock recovery does not support nandroid backups. Flash CWM in fastboot, make a nandroid, Flash stock recovery, re-lock bootloader and all will be good.
**TAMPERED**
RELOCKED
Security Warning
Is normal when you have custom software on a locked device. Reverting to stock will clear this up
Oh and next time, Please post in the correct section, This belongs in Q&A.
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I will use the correct section. I promise.
I just thought that Q&A was just general questions about the phone.
Now, I would re-unlock it, but this creates a factory reset and erases everything which is what i am trying to avoid.
I am half screwed though since when i first unlocked it i did a nandroid backup.
So technically, i just need to tar up the /data folder.
Any idea on how to do this in my current state?
Just unlock it again via HTCdev. After it's unlocked download stock recovery. AFter that use the "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" and then relock it. You will not have security warning. You get security warning after you lock bootloader but recovery is still custom. The newly locked bootloader signature checks recovery and gives you the *Security Warning*. Good luck
Edit: You do not need to erase anything. The only thing that erases all your stuff running an RUU or a different backup. All you need is stock recovery. Also if you don't flash recovery but you unlock bootloader also the security warning will be gone. easy.
shootind5nukes said:
Just unlock it again via HTCdev. After it's unlocked download stock recovery. AFter that use the "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" and then relock it. You will not have security warning. You get security warning after you lock bootloader but recovery is still custom. The newly locked bootloader signature checks recovery and gives you the *Security Warning*. Good luck
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I will unlock, and i've done it before. The problem is that unlocking resets to factory defaults meaning everything is erased.
I need to pretty much backup the data folder, then unlock, but without the recovery.
its a bit of a challenge.
But thanks though.
unlocking does not delete anything.
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fastboot oem get_identifier_token
fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin
Nothing gets erased. I've unlock and relocked my phone 100 times.
shootind5nukes said:
unlocking does not delete anything.
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fastboot oem get_identifier_token
fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin
Nothing gets erased. I've unlock and relocked my phone 100 times.
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Pretty sure it does.
BUT, let me try with my phone.
The phone i screwed up is my wife's.
I'll say this a third time.
UNLOCKING YOUR PHONE DOES NOT RESET ANY DATA. IT JUST UNLOCKS BOOTLOADER.
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shootind5nukes said:
I'll say this a third time.
UNLOCKING YOUR PHONE DOES NOT RESET ANY DATA. IT JUST UNLOCKS BOOTLOADER.
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Alright alright...
Dont want to piss you off.
I appreciate the help. Just gave you 3 thanks.
I really dont want to screw this one up.
if you have a wife, you'll understand. She will chew me alive if i do something stupid (again )
I'll give it try
Im moving this. go look for your thread in the Q and A section...
shootind5nukes said:
I'll say this a third time.
UNLOCKING YOUR PHONE DOES NOT RESET ANY DATA. IT JUST UNLOCKS BOOTLOADER.
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Well, it reset my data.
Fortunately everything I care about can be easily restored but if one uses Hasoon's all-in-one kit I can say that your data will be wiped. It won't touch the 'sdcard' data but all apps and settings will have to be restored.
shootind5nukes what method are you using to unlock that doesn't wipe?
So, no response on the magical method to unlock without wiping?
michaelh99 said:
So, no response on the magical method to unlock without wiping?
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No magical method.
I ended wipping everything.
Sorry
Adrien, I was replying to shootind5nukes who was yelling at you for not understanding his magical method for unlocking the bootloader without wiping the phone. Which he didn't share.
michaelh99 said:
Well, it reset my data.
Fortunately everything I care about can be easily restored but if one uses Hasoon's all-in-one kit I can say that your data will be wiped. It won't touch the 'sdcard' data but all apps and settings will have to be restored.
shootind5nukes what method are you using to unlock that doesn't wipe?
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For me it also wiped everything
michaelh99 said:
Adrien, I was replying to shootind5nukes who was yelling at you for not understanding his magical method for unlocking the bootloader without wiping the phone. Which he didn't share.
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I figured, but i should have posted earlier the results of my experiment.
At the end, nothing would work.
I ended up wiping out everything and twice.
The first time, i installed the nandroid and radio and used Titanium backup to reinstall the apps.
Somehow, this method caused some issues and the battery would drain really fast.
I just reinstalled everything but this time by hand and redownloading everything from the market.

Confused about root/bootloader

I just rooted my AT&T HTC One X today which installed SuperSu. As recommended I also unlocked the bootloader while I was at it. After I unlocked the bootloader it restarted and booted up as if I just bought the phone. SuperSu is no longer there. Im confused, is this supposed to happen? I didnt mean to wipe all of my apps and everything.
mcneely11 said:
I just rooted my AT&T HTC One X today which installed SuperSu. As recommended I also unlocked the bootloader while I was at it. After I unlocked the bootloader it restarted and booted up as if I just bought the phone. SuperSu is no longer there. Im confused, is this supposed to happen? I didnt mean to wipe all of my apps and everything.
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Unlocking the bootloader wipes your phone.
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gunnyman said:
Unlocking the bootloader wipes your phone.
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But you should still be rooted just install superuser.apk from the play store.
mcneely11 said:
I just rooted my AT&T HTC One X today which installed SuperSu. As recommended I also unlocked the bootloader while I was at it. After I unlocked the bootloader it restarted and booted up as if I just bought the phone. SuperSu is no longer there. Im confused, is this supposed to happen? I didnt mean to wipe all of my apps and everything.
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When you unlock your bootloader you lose all your apps. Just install SuperSU again from the market and you should be in business again.
Well crap... wish I hadn't done that. Installing supersu will let me remove the AT&T crap?
Thanks for the reply!
mcneely11 said:
Well crap... wish I hadn't done that. Installing supersu will let me remove the AT&T crap?
Thanks for the reply!
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yes. and titanium backup makes it even easier but you still need root to use TiBu

[Q] Nexus 5 Stuck on Google Logo

Hi,
I just wiped all my data from the device using TWRP without Unlocking the bootloader . Now I'm stuck @ google logo screen
is there anyway to unlock the bootloader (Fastboot & adb cmds aren't working) /install the Android OS ?
Pls help...
Regards,
Gokul Krishnamoorthy
i cant comprehend what you were trying to accomplish in doing this. i also dont understand how you were able to install twrp without unlocking the bootloader, unless you relocked it after installing twrp. you wont have fastboot commands with it being locked.
can you boot into the bootloader? if so, unlock it, if that's what its gonna take to fix your errors
xBeerdroiDx said:
i cant comprehend what you were trying to accomplish in doing this. i also dont understand how you were able to install twrp without unlocking the bootloader, unless you relocked it after installing twrp.
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This made me laugh lol.
xBeerdroiDx said:
i cant comprehend what you were trying to accomplish in doing this. i also dont understand how you were able to install twrp without unlocking the bootloader, unless you relocked it after installing twrp. you wont have fastboot commands with it being locked.
can you boot into the bootloader? if so, unlock it, if that's what its gonna take to fix your errors
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Yes i relocked it after installing TWRP..
I can able to boot into the bootloader.. but how to unlock it??? fastboot and adb cmds aren't working...
Gokul Krishnamoorthy said:
Hi,
I just wiped all my data from the device using TWRP without Unlocking the bootloader . Now I'm stuck @ google logo screen
is there anyway to unlock the bootloader (Fastboot & adb cmds aren't working) /install the Android OS ?
Pls help...
Regards,
Gokul Krishnamoorthy
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I think you are confused on what you did/ are trying to do. If you hold volume down and power button it will take you to fast boot, if you can get there, you are in good shape still.
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Gokul Krishnamoorthy said:
Yes i relocked it after installing TWRP..
I can able to boot into the bootloader.. but how to unlock it??? fastboot and adb cmds aren't working...
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why would you relock it? People unlock it for a reason, not to just install a recovery wipe the phone and then relock it.... That would not make sense and you can wipe it using factory reset.
Do this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2507905
Toolkit: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2508817
some users are not a big fan of toolkits but I have never had a problem with them.
mistahseller said:
I think you are confused on what you did/ are trying to do. If you hold volume down and power button it will take you to fast boot, if you can get there, you are in good shape still.
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why would you relock it? People unlock it for a reason, not to just install a recovery wipe the phone and then relock it.... That would not make sense and you can wipe it using factory reset.
Do this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2507905
Toolkit: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2508817
some users are not a big fan of toolkits but I have never had a problem with them.
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Thank you So much ... You're an :angel: .. I unlocked the bootloader :good:
Gokul Krishnamoorthy said:
I unlocked the bootloader :good:
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now leave it that way unless you're setting it up for return. cheers
How did he manage to get TWRP without unlocking the bootloader? he locked it after flashing TWRP or there is any way to bypass the bootloader without unlocking it??

OTA'd to 5.0.1 - Want to Downgrade for Root

So after getting my phone from Verizon, the OTA hit and updated my phone to 5.0.1 and I can't find a way to restore it back to 4.4.4.
I see Sunshine is working on getting it setup for Lollipop, but i have no idea how far away that is.
So does anyone know how I can get back to 4.4.4 to downgrade?
Unfortunately, it cannot be done. If you're s-on, and you have taken the upgrade, you're stuck until jcase updates Sunshine to support the latest software.
I really wish there were an option to roll back, my phone is ridiculously laggy since the update.
jcsugrue said:
Unfortunately, it cannot be done. If you're s-on, and you have taken the upgrade, you're stuck until jcase updates Sunshine to support the latest software.
I really wish there were an option to roll back, my phone is ridiculously laggy since the update.
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Is there any kind of ETA on Sunshine?
ZeroManArmy said:
Is there any kind of ETA on Sunshine?
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The last ETA that jcase tweeted was "any day" but it most likely won't support the latest VZW update.
https://twitter.com/TeamAndIRC/status/572984291329613824
jcsugrue said:
The last ETA that jcase tweeted was "any day" but it most likely won't support the latest VZW update.
https://twitter.com/TeamAndIRC/status/572984291329613824
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What's the latest update?
zeromanarmy said:
what's the latest update?
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htc6525lvw_4.17.605.5_r4-3.28.605.9
jcsugrue said:
htc6525lvw_4.17.605.5_r4-3.28.605.9
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Is that what I have? I can't tell. I've been out of the game for awhile.
View attachment 3207420
ZeroManArmy said:
Is that what I have? I can't tell. I've been out of the game for awhile.
View attachment 3207420
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Yep. You've got the most current version.
jcsugrue said:
Unfortunately, it cannot be done. If you're s-on, and you have taken the upgrade, you're stuck until jcase updates Sunshine to support the latest software.
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So a factory wipe won't do it?
That just wipes user installed apps and settings
I'm on stock 4.4.4 just got this phone and have gotten root using sunshine so I have s-off with twtp recovery. I want to keep things stock so if I returned to stock recovery And took the update to lollipop would I still have root? Thanks.
luvtorev01 said:
I'm on stock 4.4.4 just got this phone and have gotten root using sunshine so I have s-off with twtp recovery. I want to keep things stock so if I returned to stock recovery And took the update to lollipop would I still have root? Thanks.
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You lose root, but since you're unlocked its easy to flash twrp and reroot
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luvtorev01 said:
I'm on stock 4.4.4 just got this phone and have gotten root using sunshine so I have s-off with twtp recovery. I want to keep things stock so if I returned to stock recovery And took the update to lollipop would I still have root? Thanks.
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Not 100% sure but I think you have to be stock, unrooted or the OTA will fail. Since you're s-off already it's easy just to flash twrp and re-root once you take the OTA
BladeRunner said:
You lose root, but since you're unlocked its easy to flash twrp and reroot
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Not 100% sure but I think you have to be stock, unrooted or the OTA will fail. Since you're s-off already it's easy just to flash twrp and re-root once you take the OTA
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Thanks for the quick reply. Do you know how to get back on stock recovery? Thanks again
luvtorev01 said:
Thanks for the quick reply. Do you know how to get back on stock recovery? Thanks again
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stock recoveries can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2723159 flash via fastboot or with flashify
luvtorev01 said:
Thanks for the quick reply. Do you know how to get back on stock recovery? Thanks again
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Check Tigerstown's firmware thread first. He was going to post a pure stock ROM today
So, I think i'm in the same boat.. right now I am on 4.4.4, S-on, temp root w/ weaksauce 2.0. 100% stock besides that. I would like to update to 5.0, but want to keep root. Now since there's no root like weaksauce for 5.0, what are my options for updating to LP but still being rooted??
I have run the Sunshine APK up to the point it says it WILL work, but nervous about pulling the trigger and going all the way for warranty reasons. Would I be able to run the current sunshine to get S-off, then flash TWRP recovery, then flash the permanent root exploit and then install SuperSU. Take the OTA to LP. Once that's done, re-install TWRP and then flash root and super SU? As I understand it, S-off carries over through the OTA, but root does not??? All I really want is root to run Wifi tether app when I need to, other than that I really like the stock HTC Sense..
Sorry, but still kind of new and bewildered with the HTC stuff, all my other toys were Moto in the past so that's what I am used to tinkering with.
BTW Jcase said on his twitter @TheRootninja...new Sunshine release tomorrow (3-15-15)
baune7 said:
So, I think i'm in the same boat.. right now I am on 4.4.4, S-on, temp root w/ weaksauce 2.0. 100% stock besides that. I would like to update to 5.0, but want to keep root. Now since there's no root like weaksauce for 5.0, what are my options for updating to LP but still being rooted??
I have run the Sunshine APK up to the point it says it WILL work, but nervous about pulling the trigger and going all the way for warranty reasons. Would I be able to run the current sunshine to get S-off, then flash TWRP recovery, then flash the permanent root exploit and then install SuperSU. Take the OTA to LP. Once that's done, re-install TWRP and then flash root and super SU? As I understand it, S-off carries over through the OTA, but root does not??? All I really want is root to run Wifi tether app when I need to, other than that I really like the stock HTC Sense..
Sorry, but still kind of new and bewildered with the HTC stuff, all my other toys were Moto in the past so that's what I am used to tinkering with.
BTW Jcase said on his twitter @TheRootninja...new Sunshine release tomorrow (3-15-15)
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Pull the trigger!
Even if you S-off @dottat has a way to flash a S-off RUU, remove root, lock the bootloader, turn S-on then flash a S-on RUU and nobody could ever tell you were S-off at one point
Your scenario up there is almost correct, except after flashing the permanent root exploit in TWRP you have to flash the stock recovery back if you want to take the OTA. After taking the OTA you then would have to flash TWRP back and root again. A hassle I would not bother with.....
@Tigerstown will post a totally stock 5.0 rom in his firmware thread. He promised it for today - if it's not there already it will come... Just wait with the update until it's out.
So a much easier scenario would be:
Use sunshine and flash TWRP.
Flash the 5.0 firmware from Tigerstown's thread, then flash the 5.0 stock rom from the same thread. Done
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2723159
Question: How does one clear the tampered flag?
WorldOfJohnboy said:
Question: How does one clear the tampered flag?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2710503
I just used it to remove the red text, but you can flash the one for showing Locked and s-on.
So I could flash the Faux HBOOT screen, or clear the tampered and unlocked flags and it's essentially the same thing?

Relock bootloader

Can I relock bootloader, and flash completely stock if I need?
Yes but at this moment don't, BC if something goes wrong u have no way of fixing it unless u call oneplus and wait for them to give u a remote session, don't be scared to have ur bootloader unlocked
suzook said:
Can I relock bootloader, and flash completely stock if I need?
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Someone else will have to verify as my OP6 is still shipping but..
YES, OnePlus 6 should still be able to go complete back to stock as it always has.
The same procedure as the 3, 3T, 5, 5T will likely follow:
if you flash a complete stock rom such as (this is a OP6 stock rom): androidfilehost.com/?fid=674106145207488340
then while booted into fastboot mode: fastboot oem lock
This is a standard procedure for OnePlus devices and I'll test it out once I get mine.
The rom i linked to is the stock rom, an OP moderator linked to it.
And the fastboot command is just a standard command. So unless they decide to screw their main audience this time around, :good:.
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Bradl79 said:
Yes but at this moment don't, BC if something goes wrong u have no way of fixing it unless u call oneplus and wait for them to give u a remote session, don't be scared to have ur bootloader unlocked
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Why do you state this?
OP has already shared a link to a stock rom. And the lock/unlock bootloader command is a standard for their devices.
effmsee said:
Someone else will have to verify as my OP6 is still shipping but..
YES, OnePlus 6 should still be able to go complete back to stock as it always has.
The same procedure as the 3, 3T, 5, 5T will likely follow:
if you flash a complete stock rom such as (this is a OP6 stock rom): androidfilehost.com/?fid=674106145207488340
then while booted into fastboot mode: fastboot oem lock
This is a standard procedure for OnePlus devices and I'll test it out once I get mine.
The rom i linked to is the stock rom, an OP moderator linked to it.
And the fastboot command is just a standard command. So unless they decide to screw their main audience this time around, :good:.
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Why do you state this?
OP has already shared a link to a stock rom. And the lock/unlock bootloader command is a standard for their devices.
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just wait until u get it
don't believe u can sideload OS anymore, yes we do have a fastboot mode to restore but u will have to have ur bootloader unlocked, if u have ur bootloader locked there is not way to put on OS on there due to twrp is not mountable and u cannot side load, so its not like other OP devices
effmsee said:
Someone else will have to verify as my OP6 is still shipping but..
YES, OnePlus 6 should still be able to go complete back to stock as it always has.
The same procedure as the 3, 3T, 5, 5T will likely follow:
if you flash a complete stock rom such as (this is a OP6 stock rom): androidfilehost.com/?fid=674106145207488340
then while booted into fastboot mode: fastboot oem lock
This is a standard procedure for OnePlus devices and I'll test it out once I get mine.
The rom i linked to is the stock rom, an OP moderator linked to it.
And the fastboot command is just a standard command. So unless they decide to screw their main audience this time around, :good:.
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Why do you state this?
OP has already shared a link to a stock rom. And the lock/unlock bootloader command is a standard for their devices.
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Things are missing in recovery. Im hoping they forgot vs take the feature out.
Bradl79 said:
just wait until u get it
don't believe u can sideload OS anymore, yes we do have a fastboot mode to restore but u will have to have ur bootloader unlocked, if u have ur bootloader locked there is not way to put on OS on there due to twrp is not mountable and u cannot side load, so its not like other OP devices
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Obviously you have to have you bootloader unlocked.
What are you trying to say? I can't follow your sentence structure. Please use proper English structure... or remotely proper...
You're claiming that with the OnePlus 6 you can no longer sideload roms? What??? That would be a HUGE slap in the face to us.
I wouldn't believe what this guy is saying.
I'm not claiming I factually know that the OP6 can be unlocked through that method but it is highly likely it is. As said, I'm still waiting on the OP6. If OnePlus doesn't allow these things, re-locking bootloader and sideloading, they're FU***** all of us over and I'm sure would suffer major backlash from the user base.
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intruda119 said:
Things are missing in recovery. Im hoping they forgot vs take the feature out.
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Ah, got it. That sucks. :'( Thanks!
effmsee said:
Obviously you have to have you bootloader unlocked.
What are you trying to say? I can't follow your sentence structure. Please use proper English structure... or remotely proper...
You're claiming that with the OnePlus 6 you can no longer sideload roms? What??? That would be a HUGE slap in the face to us.
I wouldn't believe what this guy is saying.
I'm not claiming I factually know that the OP6 can be unlocked through that method but it is highly likely it is. As said, I'm still waiting on the OP6. If OnePlus doesn't allow these things, re-locking bootloader and sideloading, they're FU***** all of us over and I'm sure would suffer major backlash from the user base.
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Ah, got it. That sucks. :'( Thanks!
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if all else fails we do have an unbrick tool, but from what i have read, u can no longer sideload with ur bootloader locked and there is not install from internal storage from stock recovery
I learned the hard way. Soft brick in the first hour of ownership.i thought I really broke something until eventually a few others reported on it. B
Op I would wait
I just relocked my bootloader with no issues. I uninstalled magisk through magisk manager, reboot to completely remove, then factory reset, boot into fastboot and relock. No issues. Note I didn't use twrp. I was still on stock bootloader.
BoboBrazil said:
I just relocked my bootloader with no issues. I uninstalled magisk through magisk manager, reboot to completely remove, then factory reset, boot into fastboot and relock. No issues. Note I didn't use twrp. I was still on stock bootloader.
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Certain I did something wrong. But I tried the same thing initially and would bootloop to recovery after factory reset. Wasn't a biggie learned about the new a/b system in the process
Somewhat related question:
If you relock the bootloader, does Widevine go back to L1?
One user reported no. Is it really a permanent change of the Widevine status to unlock it?
I might be able to deal with 480p netflix, but if I sell this phone someday it sucks for the next owner.
No worry just try mega unbrick guide used it to relock bootloader and flash stock hydrogen os it can recover your device from even hardbrick I tested it for safety it works like charm so I recommend you that
Can anyone who has unlocked and re-locked their bootloader check their Widevine status in DRM info?
I have relocked because netflix quality was to low on when unlocked. When i relocked i got the drm lvl 1 back so it works
noppoer2 said:
I have relocked because netflix quality was to low on when unlocked. When i relocked i got the drm lvl 1 back so it works
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What's the procedure to re lock the bootloader and revert to stock recovery along with no root.
I unlocked the boot loader, installed TWRP and Magisk but would like to go back to stock. Any help will be appreciated
kailashnj said:
What's the procedure to re lock the bootloader and revert to stock recovery along with no root.
I unlocked the boot loader, installed TWRP and Magisk but would like to go back to stock. Any help will be appreciated
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Reinstall your rom ( i believe 5.1.6 ) to get rid of TWRP & root
Factory reset
Then on fastboot " fastboot oem lock"
Data & internal storage will be wiped
Which means post following the steps origins bootloader will be locked and I will not get the warning again right at the start of the phone
All you can do is try but first make a Nandroid just in case this falls through
Hi, I want to lock my bootloader after recently unlocking it on my OP6 to install Oxygen OS as was originally on Hydrogen OS. If I use CMD and type fastboot oem lock, what are the risks of the phone going into a boot loop, and also, does the factory reset revert the phone back to Hydrogen OS? Cheers.
thealexwu said:
Hi, I want to lock my bootloader after recently unlocking it on my OP6 to install Oxygen OS as was originally on Hydrogen OS. If I use CMD and type fastboot oem lock, what are the risks of the phone going into a boot loop, and also, does the factory reset revert the phone back to Hydrogen OS? Cheers.
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Lock as you unlocked in cmd by typing lock instead of unlock. It will make a wipe, so I recommend make backup before.

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