Hi folks, is it possible to root without unlocking? I got mine oneplus used.. Is there a way of knowing if bootloader is already unlocked? Im on cm recovery.
Thanks
You need to unlock the bootloader to root. You can check the status of your bootloader with this fastboot command:
Code:
fastboot oem device-info
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Hi,
I tried to unlock my bootloader via flash tool, but for some reason, my rooting status (my bootloader) is unknown (before was unlockable). I relocked and unlocked it again but still no luck. I flashed the latest firmware with flashtool.. but my bootloader's status is still unknown. The device is rooted and verified. What i must to do to have back bootloader to unlockable?
Please help..
use fastboot commands
Ebin Matthew said:
Hi,
I tried to unlock my bootloader via flash tool, but for some reason, my rooting status (my bootloader) is unknown (before was unlockable). I relocked and unlocked it again but still no luck. I flashed the latest firmware with flashtool.. but my bootloader's status is still unknown. The device is rooted and verified. What i must to do to have back bootloader to unlockable?
Please help..
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i was also facing trouble unlocking the boot loader using flashtool, how-ever i used fastboot commands, it worked fine for me, use following commands in fastboot mode
fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock ..........
after unlock use your key
Hi guys,
I wanted to completly reset my nexus 5, but I forgot to flash a the stock recovery, before locking the bootloader (fastboot oem lock). The problem is, fastboot devices are not shown with CWM (my current custom recovery) in bootloader mode, so my PC can't recognize my phone in fastboot mode. How can I unlock the bootloader again, so I can flash the stock recovery?
Please Help me fast
Fastboot won't work in a custom recovery. Boot to the bootloader and fastboot will work. Then unlock your device.
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jd1639 said:
Fastboot won't work in a custom recovery. Boot to the bootloader and fastboot will work. Then unlock your device.
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Thank you, it did work
emspiele said:
Thank you, it did work
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Glad you got. Adb works in recovery, fastboot works in the bootloader.
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jd1639 said:
Glad you got. Adb works in recovery, fastboot works in the bootloader.
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This might be a stupid question. Is it safe to "relock" the bootloader if I have a custom recovery and root on my device? I assume "fastboot oem lock" is all I need to do. People indicate that I shouldn't leave my device's bootloader unlocked. Will this affect things like custom recovery and my root status?
Appreciate the help.
dcxgod said:
This might be a stupid question. Is it safe to "relock" the bootloader if I have a custom recovery and root on my device? I assume "fastboot oem lock" is all I need to do. People indicate that I shouldn't leave my device's bootloader unlocked. Will this affect things like custom recovery and my root status?
Appreciate the help.
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Bootloader state has absolutely no relation to anything else. The only difference between having it locked and unlocked is certain fastboot commands, like flashing images.
Locking the bootloader is completely pointless if you have a custom recovery that doesn't use a password and/or no lock in Android.
Also, if you are rooted, install bootunlocker. The apk will let you lock/unlock from within Android without data loss. Will also let you reset tamper flags.
wangdaning said:
Also, if you are rooted, install bootunlocker. The apk will let you lock/unlock from within Android without data loss. Will also let you reset tamper flags.
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Thanks. I keep my device locked. I don't lock TWRP (I guess I should).
Appreciate the answer!
Hi, I have the T-Mobile H830 Variant. I'm try to relock my bootloader because I have to take it back soon. I've already fully Unrooted my device but my bootloader is still unlock. I was wondering did anyone know of any way possible to relock the bootloader. It would be much appreciated if someone could point me in the right direction. Thanks in advance!
I'm wondering the samething. Might have to do it the same way you unlocked it. I used fastboot to unlock the bootloader. How did you unroot it.
Boot to fastboot mode then thru an adb shell, type the following: fastboot oem lock
Note this will erase your entire device.
Hoe do I unlock after I've already relocked the bootloader, is it just oem unlock bootloader with a command prompt? Also, if I do this, will my data be erased? And if so, can't I make a backup so I don't loose it?
installed 7.1.1 with twrp and after oem unlocked and formatted all the system,recovery,cache and then locked oem with fastboot( by mistake ) , now please help to install the rom
Anji Kesani said:
installed 7.1.1 with twrp and after oem unlocked and formatted all the system,recovery,cache and then locked oem with fastboot( by mistake ) , now please help to install the rom
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Didyou Tried unlocking OEM after that?
Not able unlock bootloader without allowing OEM lock in developer option
http://www.stupdroid.com/2016/08/flash-stock-rom-via-fastboot-on-android.html?m=1
You can try this method...
Good luck