One new thing Ive noticed with the Nougat update...This option is greyed out if device is already bootloader unlocked...
Wonders_Never_Cease said:
One new thing Ive noticed with the Nougat update...This option is greyed out if device is already bootloader unlocked...
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That is exactly what I saw on my device after upgrading to Nougat
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Hi, I wanted to unlock the bootloader of my device but on the Sony website it says that I should be on a specific firmware but I've already upgraded from that firmware and don't plan on downgrading. Can I continue unlocking the bootloader?
cyriljohn01 said:
Hi, I wanted to unlock the bootloader of my device but on the Sony website it says that I should be on a specific firmware but I've already upgraded from that firmware and don't plan on downgrading. Can I continue unlocking the bootloader?
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Hey,
I also had this "Problem" saying I have to be on a Specific Firmware. But my Phone came out of the Box with a Newer Firmware. But you can continue Unlocking your Bootloader without downgrading i did it too and it worked.
Otaku-San said:
Hey,
I also had this "Problem" saying I have to be on a Specific Firmware. But my Phone came out of the Box with a Newer Firmware. But you can continue Unlocking your Bootloader without downgrading i did it too and it worked.
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Thank you soo much!
Hi i was just wondering if the G FLEX 2 bootloader can be unlocked via fastboot cmd if the
"Enable OEM unlock" option is ticked in the dev options thnx
I'm pretty sure if this was the case the device would have been unlocked a long time ago lol.
That option has no effect on the bootloader, mostly because we don't have fastboot commands on this phone. It has been tried before.
jplum22 said:
I'm pretty sure if this was the case the device would have been unlocked a long time ago lol.
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do you have a dump of unlocked bootloader phone ?
harissiddiq said:
do you have a dump of unlocked bootloader phone ?
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Uhhh, no, I never even owned one with an unlocked bootloader, and as far as we know, no one does.
jplum22 said:
Uhhh, no, I never even owned one with an unlocked bootloader, and as far as we know, no one does.
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thanks
Hey everyone,
I bought a second hand Pixel phone and it came with the bootloader locked. I was wondering if I would be able to unlock it.
I have been reading a lot about that and I was able to check using the adb tool that my cid version is VZW_001 and I have the OEM unlock option (under the development menu) greyed out. I am currently using android 8.0 and I do not use Verizon since I live in Brazil.
In light of that, I have two more questions:
- Oreo does not have any specific build for verizon, right? I was only able to find the 'other carriers' image.
- Is it possible that I do not have the 'OEM unlock' option because I am using this new version of android that is only for those enrolled in the Beta program?
Regards,
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Henrique
That's a Verizon version of Pixel, which means bootloader locked.
Edit: unless you have a brand new, never been activated one... https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel/help/bootloader-unlock-verizon-pixels-t3616101
mngdew said:
That's a Verizon version of Pixel, which means bootloader locked.
Edit: unless you have a brand new, never been activated one... https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel/help/bootloader-unlock-verizon-pixels-t3616101
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I've read on this thread.
What I am curious about is whether you guys that have got a Pixel directly from google, and updated to this new release, have this 'OEM Unlocking' option available?
henrique.mageste said:
I've read on this thread.
What I am curious about is whether you guys that have got a Pixel directly from google, and updated to this new release, have this 'OEM Unlocking' option available?
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I got my phone straight from google, have since received an Oreo OTA update, and have this option grayed out. However, underneath it says, "bootloader is already unlocked" (which it is). So that makes sense.
You probably have the Verizon version, which requires an exploit to unlock.
15xda said:
I got my phone straight from google, have since received an Oreo OTA update, and have this option grayed out. However, underneath it says, "bootloader is already unlocked" (which it is). So that makes sense.
You probably have the Verizon version, which requires an exploit to unlock.
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Interesting, this means that I do have a Verizon phone. Hope we can find a exploit that bypass it. I would really like to root my phone. ; )
Thanks you all.
I've been looking for a google purchased Pixel XL 128GB locally for a little while now and I've come across a verizon version that was unlocked when they were first released and is now updated to the latest OS.
Since the bootloader is unlocked is there any difference now between the verizon version and the google purchased version? Any chance to revert back on updated or once the bootloader is loaded it is good to go and nothing to worry about from that point forward?
Thanks for any input on this. I've searched, but couldn't find anything regarding this topic.
live4soccer7 said:
I've been looking for a google purchased Pixel XL 128GB locally for a little while now and I've come across a verizon version that was unlocked when they were first released and is now updated to the latest OS.
Since the bootloader is unlocked is there any difference now between the verizon version and the google purchased version? Any chance to revert back on updated or once the bootloader is loaded it is good to go and nothing to worry about from that point forward?
Thanks for any input on this. I've searched, but couldn't find anything regarding this topic.
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Nothing to worry about going forward except on thing. If YOU relock it you won't be able to unlock it again. They won't relock it.
TonikJDK said:
Nothing to worry about going forward except on thing. If YOU relock it you won't be able to unlock it again. They won't relock it.
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Thanks! Is there a failsafe I could add in so that it WON'T LET ME LOCK IT?
live4soccer7 said:
Thanks! Is there a failsafe I could add in so that it WON'T LET ME LOCK IT?
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It requires a manual command in fastboot. Doubt you'll do that accidently.
you definitely dont need a failsafe to avoid relocking it as its really not something you can do accidentally. since you are getting an unlocked version i also assume you will be loading custom firmware in which case it is common sense not to relock it or you will literally brick the phone anyways
KittyRgnarok said:
you definitely dont need a failsafe to avoid relocking it as its really not something you can do accidentally. since you are getting an unlocked version i also assume you will be loading custom firmware in which case it is common sense not to relock it or you will literally brick the phone anyways
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Thanks everyone, that's exactly what I was looking for. I'm curious, what happens if I toggle the OEM unlock option on/off?
live4soccer7 said:
I'm curious, what happens if I toggle the OEM unlock option on/off?
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That switch has been grayed out after the Verizon unlock, and it reads "Bootloader is already unlocked", so as far as I know it's not possible to toggle.
Thanks! Much appreciated.
Enjoy your Pixel and happy modding mate
How come this is possible?
New User... Maybe said:
How come this is possible?
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This is not possible BL must be unlocked for any kind of flashing or installing twrp.
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hackermssharma said:
This is not possible BL must be unlocked for any kind of flashing or installing twrp.
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I just realized that when I boot up the phone, it shows the "Redmi by Xiaomi" and below it says unlocked, (IDK if it has any relation). But the Developer options say that BL is locked and OEM Unlocking can be enabled. What does this mean?
This is same with me miui 11 stockrom
Magisk flashing creats bootloader locked
If i uninstall magisk it show unlocked again
Even Netflix installation works by this in playstore
New User... Maybe said:
I just realized that when I boot up the phone, it shows the "Redmi by Xiaomi" and below it says unlocked, (IDK if it has any relation). But the Developer options say that BL is locked and OEM Unlocking can be enabled. What does this mean?
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Well that's cos at one point you had unlocked your bootloader and might have dirty flashed MIUI or used fastboot images, which aren't able to recognise the state. But in reality it remains unlocked and it just shows locked in the settings.
Naveenthemi said:
Well that's cos at one point you had unlocked your bootloader and might have dirty flashed MIUI or used fastboot images, which aren't able to recognise the state. But in reality it remains unlocked and it just shows locked in the settings.
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Ohhh! Thanks! I'm learning so much.
Naveenthemi said:
Well that's cos at one point you had unlocked your bootloader and might have dirty flashed MIUI or used fastboot images, which aren't able to recognise the state. But in reality it remains unlocked and it just shows locked in the settings.
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Yes true. It is unlocked. The unlocked message at boot verifies that bl is unlocked.
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hackermssharma said:
Yes true. It is unlocked. The unlocked message at boot verifies that bl is unlocked.
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I apologize if this is a bit too late, but I have a follow up question. Can I try to unlock the bootloader even if it's really unlocked just to connect my account to my phone or something like that?
New User... Maybe said:
I apologize if this is a bit too late, but I have a follow up question. Can I try to unlock the bootloader even if it's really unlocked just to connect my account to my phone or something like that?
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If it's unlocked, the Mi account is already linked tho.
Even if you try you won't see a difference, maybe the unlocked symbol might come up.
Naveenthemi said:
If it's unlocked, the Mi account is already linked tho.
Even if you try you won't see a difference, maybe the unlocked symbol might come up.
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So I won't have any problems doing it? The thing is I bought my phone with the BL already unlocked.
New User... Maybe said:
So I won't have any problems doing it? The thing is I bought my phone with the BL already unlocked.
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Woah. Unauthorised seller eh. Are you sure you are running the Orginal MIUI? The reason Xioami started locking away the bootloader was cos of these unauthorised sellers, unlocking the device and flashing it with an outdated ROM. You should try, Go to Developer settings, link your current Mi account and then proceed to unlock. Or if it says an acc is already linked, lock the bootloader (only if on MIUI Stock, Custom ROM would lead to a bootloop), and now go link your account. (Do take backups before proceeding)
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Woah. Unauthorised seller eh. Are you sure you are running the Orginal MIUI? The reason Xioami started locking away the bootloader was cos of these unauthorised sellers, unlocking the device and flashing it with an outdated ROM. You should try, Go to Developer settings, link your current Mi account and then proceed to unlock. Or if it says an acc is already linked, lock the bootloader (only if on MIUI Stock, Custom ROM would lead to a bootloop), and now go link your account. (Do take backups before proceeding)
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Well, I did flash the latest MIUI Indian Global ROM a few weeks back so maybe I am running Original MIUI?
But I'm still gonna try to "unlock" it. And is there an option to keep all data after the unlock?
EDIT: I just read the Mi Unlock Tool's disclaimer and how they say some features won't work after the unlock. I mean, I know mine is unlocked but I think I'll just keep those features.
New User... Maybe said:
Well, I did flash the latest MIUI Indian Global ROM a few weeks back so maybe I am running Original MIUI?
But I'm still gonna try to "unlock" it. And is there an option to keep all data after the unlock?
EDIT: I just read the Mi Unlock Tool's disclaimer and how they say some features won't work after the unlock. I mean, I know mine is unlocked but I think I'll just keep those features.
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Usually the first time you unlock it wipes your internal storage , but it doesn't wipe it in the subsequent unlocks (as far as I've tried). Yep it doesn't actually affect any system functions.. everything is as smooth as before..Find my device works fine as well..the only risk is that if your device gets stolen they could easily wipe MIUI and bypass that account lock by flashing a custom ROM.