fastboot cannot unlock bootloader - ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi,
I got into a frustrating situation, I installed Oneplus OTA update after that phone is stuck in bootloop, only thing I can access is fastboot, after reading many articles, I found that unlocking bootloader can fix my problem.
But unlocking bootloader has become worst nightmare in OnePlus one, when I run # sudo fastboot oem unlock, it will reboot phone and goes into 1+ logo, then I reboot the phone again boot into bootloader and situation is still the same bootloader is still locked.
I also tried OnePlus toolkit, onplus toolbox and oneplus tool for linux, nothing is unlocking the bootloader.
Phone is not enabled for adb (debugging mode).
adb shows "offline" mode while phone in bootloop logo.
is there any way I can atleast force the phone to unlock boot, any help is appreciated?
I am a linux user, but I aslo tried in windows, samething.
Thanks

I think you need to sit down and re-read the guide on how to unlock your bootloader because you're not having a good understanding on what you're supposed to do.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2788632 Read that thread and adjust accordingly to Linux unless you do it on a Windows-based machine.

zephiK said:
I think you need to sit down and re-read the guide on how to unlock your bootloader because you're not having a good understanding on what you're supposed to do.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2788632 Read that thread and adjust accordingly to Linux unless you do it on a Windows-based machine.
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Hi,
Thanks for reply, I have followed the complete guide to unlock bootloader, I updated the android sdk to the latest with android drivers.
Find the attachment how I have done that, but still the bootloader is locked.
In device status it shows that device temperted: true, is there any way I can change that to false using fastboot command?,
maybe that is the thing preventing me to unlock the bootloader.
Your help is appreciated.
Thanks
Dani

I only used 15 second adb installer on my PC for adb drivers. That way I don't copy paste files into SDK folder.
Anyways fastboot OEM device-info gives back tamper true and what is the other flag?
Make sure u don't put in typo like your op "ulock" lol fastboot OEM unlock should bring up wipe options on your phone :s
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ek69 said:
I only used 15 second adb installer on my PC for adb drivers. That way I don't copy paste files into SDK folder.
Anyways fastboot OEM device-info gives back tamper true and what is the other flag?
Make sure u don't put in typo like your op "ulock" lol fastboot OEM unlock should bring up wipe options on your phone :s
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Hi ek,
screen shots are attached with the reply to zephiK's message (all flags can been seen), however, fastboot oem unlock doesnt bring me wipe option (though I am ok to wipe).
Dani

After the fastboot OEM unlock command look at the phone, that is where the wipe stuff appears. Or it should.
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[Q] "Fastboot oem unlock" Does nothing.

I have owned this phone for about 5-6 months now and have never unlocked the bootloader. I know I probably should of done that when I got it but for some reason I have been able to flash TWRP, Root the phone, and install custom roms without wiping the phone no problem. I am currently on Paranoid Android 4.6 Beta 6 and TWRP 2.8 but I wanted to go back to CM11S, and I thought maybe it's time that I unlock the bootloader. I have installed the correct drivers and when I type "fastboot oem unlock", the Command Prompt said "finished in 0.06 seconds", I then rebooted and nothing happens. I also tried a Toolkit to unlock it but that didn't do anything either. Can anyone help? I don't want to Hard Brick my phone.
Thanks
It sounds like your bootloader is already unlocked.
Try running
fastboot oem device-info
to see what it says. Post your results here and somebody should be able to help you.
The right command is:
Code:
fastboot oem device-info
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check this
Matt7262 said:
I have owned this phone for about 5-6 months now and have never unlocked the bootloader. I know I probably should of done that when I got it but for some reason I have been able to flash TWRP, Root the phone, and install custom roms without wiping the phone no problem. I am currently on Paranoid Android 4.6 Beta 6 and TWRP 2.8 but I wanted to go back to CM11S, and I thought maybe it's time that I unlock the bootloader. I have installed the correct drivers and when I type "fastboot oem unlock", the Command Prompt said "finished in 0.06 seconds", I then rebooted and nothing happens. I also tried a Toolkit to unlock it but that didn't do anything either. Can anyone help? I don't want to Hard Brick my phone.
Thanks
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hello ..
i have oneplus 64 that the Tampered was true and unlock false.
i have original recovery . that i cant run not signed zip
i tried everything even install coloros ( and its failed)
finaly after alot of hours the soultion very simple
1.install throw adb sideload the signed rom ... https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95747613655046106
2. its take you to factory rom
3. after that u can unlock your oneplus with fastboot oem unlock
thanks
timmaaa said:
The right command is:
Code:
fastboot oem device-info
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Thanks, edited to fix.

I dun goofed, messed up my OPO.

Okay so, first things first:
I can boot into both Recovery AND Fastboot
ADB Sideload does NOT work in my TWRP
Tampering bit is true and bootloader unlocked is false
My problem now is;
I need to unlock my bootloader because right now, my phone has no OS. I can't unlock it though because neither fastboot oem unlock works nor through the OPO Toolbox/Toolkit.
I can't flash anything to it right now and I need to find a way to unlock my bootloader, whenever I try to unlock it, it reboots to TWRP.
Please help. <3
adb push yourrom.zip /sdcard
Then just pick the ROM you just copied onto your phone storage using the above command in TWRP and you should be fine.
If that doesn't do the job then you can always use the brick recovery download tool.
Karthaan said:
Okay so, first things first:
I can boot into both Recovery AND Fastboot
ADB Sideload does NOT work in my TWRP
Tampering bit is true and bootloader unlocked is false
My problem now is;
I need to unlock my bootloader because right now, my phone has no OS. I can't unlock it though because neither fastboot oem unlock works nor through the OPO Toolbox/Toolkit.
I can't flash anything to it right now and I need to find a way to unlock my bootloader, whenever I try to unlock it, it reboots to TWRP.
Please help. <3
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Did you try flashing the OPO factory image and then start from scratch?

【HELP!】I can not unblock my bootloader

Hello,
My phone: Oneplus 6
After doing more manipulation, I find myself with my bootlader to lock and more OS, So I can not activate the OEM option.
So I'm stuck in the bootloader:crying::crying:
I thank you in advance for your reponce
activate developer options and select usb debugging and oem unlock, restart in fastboot mode connect the phone to a pc and in adb shell write: fastboot oem unlock
After that all your data will be wipped
Have you tried hitting it with a hammer?
Toni Moon said:
activate developer options and select usb debugging and oem unlock, restart in fastboot mode connect the phone to a pc and in adb shell write: fastboot oem unlock
After that all your data will be wipped
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I no longer have access to the developer mode, because I am no longer an operating system
Does it show up when you type fastboot devices?
What guide did you follow?
What steps did you skip?
If you see your device in fastboot devices you can go to guides and use the fastboot rom thread to get it working.. That works if you managed to unlock the BL, I'm having a hard time understanding if u managed to unlock it or not...
Don't waste your time
in thinking
reading posts
trying different things
Just Use Unbrick tool, it takes 5 minutes to bring any OP6 back to stock with locked bootloader, then upgrade back to Android Pie.
whizeguy said:
Does it show up when you type fastboot devices?
What guide did you follow?
What steps did you skip?
If you see your device in fastboot devices you can go to guides and use the fastboot rom thread to get it working.. That works if you managed to unlock the BL, I'm having a hard time understanding if u managed to unlock it or not...
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I will try this and I tell you
usmanx said:
Don't waste your time
in thinking
reading posts
trying different things
Just Use Unbrick tool, it takes 5 minutes to bring any OP6 back to stock with locked bootloader, then upgrade back to Android Pie.
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Hello, do you have a link to this tool?

[UNTESTED] Bootloader Unlock On Nokia 5.1 Plus

Hey guys,
I think I found a way to unlock the bootloader on the Nokia 5.1 Plus. I didn't do it yet, but can someone please try it and see if it works?
Instructions:
1. Boot into recovery. I made a guide on how to do that in case you don't know how. Here's the link:https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-x5/how-to/guide-how-to-access-recovery-global-t4054561
2. Select reboot to bootloader.
3. Run fastboot oem unlock from adb terminal and see if anything happens.
PS. Running adb reboot fastboot from pc doesn't work-the phone just restarts-but rebooting to bootloader option from recovery actually gets it to fastboot mode.
If it works please tell me in a reply.
BurningGrip3 said:
Hey guys,
I think I found a way to unlock the bootloader on the Nokia 5.1 Plus. I didn't do it yet, but can someone please try it and see if it works?
Instructions:
1. Boot into recovery. I made a guide on how to do that in case you don't know how. Here's the link:https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-x5/how-to/guide-how-to-access-recovery-global-t4054561
2. Select reboot to bootloader.
3. Run fastboot oem unlock from adb terminal and see if anything happens.
PS. Running adb reboot fastboot from pc doesn't work-the phone just restarts-but rebooting to bootloader option from recovery actually gets it to fastboot mode.
If it works please tell me in a reply.
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any hero? (I'm afraid of running out of phone)
BurningGrip3 said:
Hey guys,
I think I found a way to unlock the bootloader on the Nokia 5.1 Plus. I didn't do it yet, but can someone please try it and see if it works?
Instructions:
1. Boot into recovery. I made a guide on how to do that in case you don't know how. Here's the link:https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-x5/how-to/guide-how-to-access-recovery-global-t4054561
2. Select reboot to bootloader.
3. Run fastboot oem unlock from adb terminal and see if anything happens.
PS. Running adb reboot fastboot from pc doesn't work-the phone just restarts-but rebooting to bootloader option from recovery actually gets it to fastboot mode.
If it works please tell me in a reply.
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Hey don't post guides for other if you don't know what it means, You will get other people phones bricked.
FYI Nokia phones requires permission to unlock bootloader.
adb oem unlock doesn't work now a days for most of the phones as you know many companies has made rooting and changing roms difficult. (excluding OnePlus and Pixel).
BurningGrip3 said:
Hey guys,
I think I found a way to unlock the bootloader on the Nokia 5.1 Plus. I didn't do it yet, but can someone please try it and see if it works?
Instructions:
1. Boot into recovery. I made a guide on how to do that in case you don't know how. Here's the link:https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-x5/how-to/guide-how-to-access-recovery-global-t4054561
2. Select reboot to bootloader.
3. Run fastboot oem unlock from adb terminal and see if anything happens.
PS. Running adb reboot fastboot from pc doesn't work-the phone just restarts-but rebooting to bootloader option from recovery actually gets it to fastboot mode.
If it works please tell me in a reply.
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For me it gave an error (FAILED (remote: unknown command)), where
Code:
fastboot flashing unlock
gave me an error on the device asking me if I wanted to unlock flashing or to cancel. I don't know if this helps anyone anything but it seems to have worked because if I run
Code:
fastboot flashing get_unlock_ability
I get the message (bootloader) unlock_ability = 1
BurningGrip3 said:
Hey guys,
I think I found a way to unlock the bootloader on the Nokia 5.1 Plus. I didn't do it yet, but can someone please try it and see if it works?
Instructions:
1. Boot into recovery. I made a guide on how to do that in case you don't know how. Here's the link:https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-x5/how-to/guide-how-to-access-recovery-global-t4054561
2. Select reboot to bootloader.
3. Run fastboot oem unlock from adb terminal and see if anything happens.
PS. Running adb reboot fastboot from pc doesn't work-the phone just restarts-but rebooting to bootloader option from recovery actually gets it to fastboot mode.
If it works please tell me in a reply.
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No , you cant unlock the bootloader by this way for this device
Nokia 5.1 plus bootloader unlock use mtk universal V5 tool it's easy to use
Macc40 said:
Nokia 5.1 plus bootloader unlock use mtk universal V5 tool it's easy to use
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Sure it will work with subject device?

zte a7 blade 2019 instant switch to os from fastboot*

Hi, i am loading booting to bootloader from adb with commnad (adb reboot bootloader) this isnt working, only restart its instantly switch to normal os, any ideas ?
Run
Code:
adb reboot
or
Code:
fastboot reboot
oh sorry man, i am idiot, and i am say it wrong.. I trying boot to fastboot but not working instantly switch to os, any ideas please ?
Unlock bootloader if not done yet.
where i unlock bootloader ? In developer settings ? (i have unlocked)
Enabling OEM Unlock in Developer options doesn't unlock the bootlader, it simply prepares the bootloader to get unlocked via fastboot command.
More info here:
How to Unlock Bootloader via Fastboot on Android
Unlocking the bootloader via Fastboot is the easiest thing to do. But not all Android devices support straightforward bootloader unlocking. Many manufacturers put up a setup on their devices to let…
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xXx yYy said:
Enabling OEM Unlock in Developer options doesn't unlock the bootlader, it simply prepares the bootloader to get unlocked via fastboot command.
More info here:
How to Unlock Bootloader via Fastboot on Android
Unlocking the bootloader via Fastboot is the easiest thing to do. But not all Android devices support straightforward bootloader unlocking. Many manufacturers put up a setup on their devices to let…
nerdschalk.com
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Only I have a small problem I don't unlock my bootloader via fastboot when it doesn't work :/ It immediately jumps to my system when I boot fastboot, even with a command like ,,adb reboot fastboot"
Matyas66055 said:
Only I have a small problem I don't unlock my bootloader via fastboot when it doesn't work :/ It immediately jumps to my system when I boot fastboot, even with a command like ,,adb reboot fastboot"
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I have new thread, where i am writing all info :/ https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/zte-blade-a7-2019-fastboot-mode-missing.4462035/
I don't know if you are still interested in accessing Fastboot but you can access it using a specific firmware version.
Still, let me tell you that unlocking the bootloader is virtually impossible. Since the well-known generic method doesn't work for the SoC SC9863A, you need to have a special Fastboot's program version and a dedicated private key that only they provide.... and I emphasize the word "dedicated" since apparently ZTE did not use a generic key to sign their ROMS. At least on this device.
Unless they decide to release the key or give support to unlocking the bootloader, all we can do is wait for them to change their minds. Because they don't want to provide it. I know because I tried to order it several times.

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