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I just wanted to make sure that I understood the process of returning my phone to stock before I make a mistake.
All I've done since I purchased the phone was root it and unlock the bootloader. I have not loaded any custom roms.
So If I understand this correctly I need to:
1) Flash the Stock Image (which should include the stock recovery?)
2) Use fastboot to lock the bootloader
The reason I'm wanting to return the phone to stock is to receive OTA updates. I never use any apps requiring root, and don't plan on loading any custom roms.
I never did find a 2.3.4 stock image for the I9020A..
you should actually be able to get ota updates no problem. it'll just remove root every time you update.
it's probably not a good idea to lock the bootloader though cause if you ever want to unlock it again in the future you'll have to wipe everything from your phone. your best bet is to just flash stock recovery so you can install the update
i'm pretty sure that works, but hopefully someone else can verify just so you don't get some bad information lol
I heard the same thing about OTA updates. If you're phone is rooted and you're using the original rom, you'll get the update but you'll have to root your phone once again.
I haven't tried this myself so I cannot verify it.
It's just the word on the street, you know!
EraqEE said:
I heard the same thing about OTA updates. If you're phone is rooted and you're using the original rom, you'll get the update but you'll have to root your phone once again.
I haven't tried this myself so I cannot verify it.
It's just the word on the street, you know!
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you need stock everything, so stock kernel, rom, radio, etc... the op should be fine to update if they flash stock recovery though. rooting is simple from there
dmuntean said:
I just wanted to make sure that I understood the process of returning my phone to stock before I make a mistake.
All I've done since I purchased the phone was root it and unlock the bootloader. I have not loaded any custom roms.
So If I understand this correctly I need to:
1) Flash the Stock Image (which should include the stock recovery?)
2) Use fastboot to lock the bootloader
The reason I'm wanting to return the phone to stock is to receive OTA updates. I never use any apps requiring root, and don't plan on loading any custom roms.
I never did find a 2.3.4 stock image for the I9020A..
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where can i find a method to return a phone thats unlocked and rooted? any help would be appreciated.
Sent from my Inspire 3G.
bdpyo said:
where can i find a method to return a phone thats unlocked and rooted? any help would be appreciated.
Sent from my Inspire 3G.
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I would like to do the same, I have a Fido/ATT I9020A and I'm having a hard time finding a stock nandroid backup to restore my phone with...
Anyone?>
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Here is stock 2.3.4 (GRJ22) with UCKD1 Radio & KA3 Bootloader.. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/7812800/Stock-GRJ22-i9020A-unsigned.zip Flash via ClockworkMod Recovery (due to it being unsigned zip)
I extracted and packaged it from my i9020a (and tested it on there).
how do you recomend flashing?
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bdpyo said:
how do you recomend flashing?
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Sorry forgot to add that to post... since its unsigned you need to flash via ClockworkMod Recovery.
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Sorry forgot to add that to post... since its unsigned you need to flash via ClockworkMod Recovery.
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Thanks kibmcz ! I'm a n00b when it comes to this but when you say flash via ClockworkMod you mean get into clockwork recovery mount the usb, transfer the zip onto the SD card and then <<Install from zip>> ?
Is that the method?
davis2k said:
Thanks kibmcz ! I'm a n00b when it comes to this but when you say flash via ClockworkMod you mean get into clockwork recovery mount the usb, transfer the zip onto the SD card and then <<Install from zip>> ?
Is that the method?
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Yep that method works
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Yep that method works
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Thanks again kibmcz, so I just completed the flash, then did a fastbook oem lock.
Seems to be working fine except for one thing...
When I go into settings and hit Sound I get a Force close when I try and select a new ringtone...
Should I try reflashing again?
davis2k said:
Thanks again kibmcz, so I just completed the flash, then did a fastbook oem lock.
Seems to be working fine except for one thing...
When I go into settings and hit Sound I get a Force close when I try and select a new ringtone...
Should I try reflashing again?
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Didn't happen on mine (In fact im using a self rooted rom based on that exact stock zip) try doing a wipe in stock recovery.
after flashing that does it take it back to out of box condition?
reason i ask is because i bought a already rooted and unlocked one here from market place and i want to return it to stock firmware, radio, kernel and such to recieve OTA updates and what not.
your info is greatly appreciated
Sent from my Inspire 3G.
bdpyo said:
after flashing that does it take it back to out of box condition?
reason i ask is because i bought a already rooted and unlocked one here from market place and i want to return it to stock firmware, radio, kernel and such to recieve OTA updates and what not.
your info is greatly appreciated
Sent from my Inspire 3G.
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Using my zip yes... it flashes Bootloader, Radio, Boot, System and on first boot (and any other time recovery changes) Recovery is flashed. All you got to to is lock the bootloader and that wipes user data and usb storage.
hey man i appreciate you coming forward with a solution, ive yet to recieve the phone but wanted to prepare.
my goal is to flash everything back to stock and start completly over whereas i have no clue what method was originally used to root and unlock the bootloader.
when the time comes hope you dont mind a PM if i have any extra questions.
Sent from my Inspire 3G.
Just did the method using the stock ROM provided by kibmcz "thanks BTW!"
Phone is back to stock, working like it did when I first bought it. Had a little trouble with some Force Close issues but did a factory reset/data clear of the cache and all that before re-flashing, and it seems to be working Vanilla!
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hey man i appreciate you coming forward with a solution, ive yet to recieve the phone but wanted to prepare.
my goal is to flash everything back to stock and start completly over whereas i have no clue what method was originally used to root and unlock the bootloader.
when the time comes hope you dont mind a PM if i have any extra questions.
Sent from my Inspire 3G.
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Great and thanks DM all you want i don't mind. Oh and i now got stock 2.3.6 (GRK39F) uploaded.
Code:
[B][URL="http://dl.dropbox.com/u/7812800/Stock-GRK39F-I9020a-unsigned.zip"][B]Android 2.3.6/GRK39F/UCKF1 Radio/KA3 Bootloader[/B][/URL][/B]
Works on: I9020A
Unofficial, unsigned, must flash through ClockworkMod Recovery. Contains recovery, radio and bootloader.
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Great and thanks DM all you want i don't mind. Oh and i now got stock 2.3.6 (GRK39F) uploaded.
Code:
[B][URL="http://dl.dropbox.com/u/7812800/Stock-GRK39F-I9020a-unsigned.zip"][B]Android 2.3.6/GRK39F/UCKF1 Radio/KA3 Bootloader[/B][/URL][/B]
Works on: I9020A
Unofficial, unsigned, must flash through ClockworkMod Recovery. Contains recovery, radio and bootloader.
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So all I have done to my nexus s is root and cwm and kernel. I can do the ota to 2.3.6 or flash your package?
Running build GTJ61 and I9020AUCKE1 2.3.4 stock.
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Hey everyone,
Recently I rooted my GS3 using this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1984436
After a successful root, I tried to run CWM and all of the sudden it rebooted to a screen that said "software not authorized by Verizon Wireless". This is not so much a problem since I can just boot into downloading mode and then cancel and it will boot normally, but it seems I have tripped the flash counter.
My question is whether or not you think my bootloader is unlocked. I want to unroot my phone because I realize that I do not know enough information about rooting to continue with custom ROMs and I am having connectivity issues after I rooted so I want to go back to factory settings. I want to know the best way to unroot my phone, I have read that I need to use Triangle Away, but it says that it will brick my phone if I use it on a locked bootloader, so I am not sure what to do at this point.
Please let me know if anyone has some suggestions!
Thanks :good:
twofooted said:
Hey everyone,
Recently I rooted my GS3 using this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1984436
After a successful root, I tried to run CWM and all of the sudden it rebooted to a screen that said "software not authorized by Verizon Wireless". This is not so much a problem since I can just boot into downloading mode and then cancel and it will boot normally, but it seems I have tripped the flash counter.
My question is whether or not you think my bootloader is unlocked. I want to unroot my phone because I realize that I do not know enough information about rooting to continue with custom ROMs and I am having connectivity issues after I rooted so I want to go back to factory settings. I want to know the best way to unroot my phone, I have read that I need to use Triangle Away, but it says that it will brick my phone if I use it on a locked bootloader, so I am not sure what to do at this point.
Please let me know if anyone has some suggestions!
Thanks :good:
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Sounds like you understand most of it, you just didn't unlock your bootloader properly.
Download ez unlock version 1.2 and install that, you can unlock your bootloader from there. At that point you can flash any custom rom or use your custom recovery without issues. But if you want to go back to stock...
Download triangle away then run it, that will reset your flash counter.
Then Odin flash a stock Rom, then accept any ota needed, then you're completely stock.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2
BadUsername said:
Download ez unlock version 1.2 and install that, you can unlock your bootloader from there. At that point you can flash any custom rom or use your custom recovery without issues. But if you want to go back to stock...
Download triangle away then run it, that will reset your flash counter.
Then Odin flash a stock Rom, then accept any ota needed, then you're completely stock
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Thanks, will I need to still download ez unlock before running triangle away?
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Thanks, will I need to still download ez unlock before running triangle away?
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I think so, you mentioned that the app needed you to have the bootloader unlocked. EZ unlock is how you do that, so I would do that first.
BadUsername said:
I think so, you mentioned that the app needed you to have the bootloader unlocked. EZ unlock is how you do that, so I would do that first.
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Thanks! EZ-Unlock worked perfectly. I went ahead and unlocked the bootloader and flashed CM 10.2. Figured I might as well try something out while its rooted.
twofooted said:
Thanks! EZ-Unlock worked perfectly. I went ahead and unlocked the bootloader and flashed CM 10.2. Figured I might as well try something out while its rooted.
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That's exactly what I wanted you to say, hope you have a good experience.
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BadUsername said:
That's exactly what I wanted you to say
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Glad I could make your night. Working great so far, thanks again for the help.
I have an unlocked att htc one a9 on tmobile, and i was wondering if I root it, would it affect the unlock status. Also if i flash any custom rom, will it still be unlocked? Thanks
CoronaDabs said:
I have an unlocked att htc one a9 on tmobile, and i was wondering if I root it, would it affect the unlock status. Also if i flash any custom rom, will it still be unlocked? Thanks
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No, rooting it would not affect the unlock status, and yes it will still be unlocked if you flash a custom ROM as long as it supports it. Ex: if you flash an AT&T ROM, it will only work on AT&T
MGfusion said:
No, rooting it would not affect the unlock status, and yes it will still be unlocked if you flash a custom ROM as long as it supports it. Ex: if you flash an AT&T ROM, it will only work on AT&T
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Thanks for the reply. Also I know how to unlock bootloader but can you tell me or give a link on how to install twrp and root for this specific device?
CoronaDabs said:
Thanks for the reply. Also I know how to unlock bootloader but can you tell me or give a link on how to install twrp and root for this specific device?
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http://www.droidviews.com/install-twrp-recovery-on-htc-one-a9/
This tutorial is old and only gives you the link for twrp 2.8, but the tutorial is still good
http://forum.xda-developers.com/one-a9/orig-development/recovery-twrp-touch-recovery-t3257023/page26
You can find the latest twrp on the first page of this thread
https://download.chainfire.eu/969/SuperSU/
This is the superSU download, just flash this through twrp to root
Good luck, and feel free to ask if you have any more questions
MGfusion said:
http://www.droidviews.com/install-twrp-recovery-on-htc-one-a9/
This tutorial is old and only gives you the link for twrp 2.8, but the tutorial is still good
http://forum.xda-developers.com/one-a9/orig-development/recovery-twrp-touch-recovery-t3257023/page26
You can find the latest twrp on the first page of this thread
https://download.chainfire.eu/969/SuperSU/
This is the superSU download, just flash this through twrp to root
Good luck, and feel free to ask if you have any more questions
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Last thing, will it still be unlocked if i flash the att ruu?
CoronaDabs said:
Last thing, will it still be unlocked if i flash the att ruu?
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No I don't believe so, as the AT&T RUU is specifically built for the AT&T locked carrier phone, my suggestion would be to flash the unlocked RUU if you can
MGfusion said:
No I don't believe so, as the AT&T RUU is specifically built for the AT&T locked carrier phone, my suggestion would be to flash the unlocked RUU if you can
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After i flashed twrp the encryption is turned on and i tried to format data and its still encrypted.
CoronaDabs said:
After i flashed twrp the encryption is turned on and i tried to format data and its still encrypted.
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In the twrp thread there is a file called A9 boot image patcher or something similar. Flash it when flashing a ROM and it will disable force encryption
MGfusion said:
In the twrp thread there is a file called A9 boot image patcher or something similar. Flash it when flashing a ROM and it will disable force encryption
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How am i supposed to flash it if i cant get to my internal or external storage?
CoronaDabs said:
How am i supposed to flash it if i cant get to my internal or external storage?
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Flash it through adb from your computer
MGfusion said:
Flash it through adb from your computer
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what command do i use?
CoronaDabs said:
what command do i use?
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I'm not sure on that one, I'll try to find it. You should be able to flash through external storage with encryption on, I've done it
MGfusion said:
I'm not sure on that one, I'll try to find it. You should be able to flash through external storage with encryption on, I've done it
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nevermind i found how to and i did everything. Thanks for all your help!!
CoronaDabs said:
nevermind i found how to and i did everything. Thanks for all your help!!
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Oh OK, that's good! And No problem, I try to help as much as i can,
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Oh OK, that's good! And No problem, I try to help as much as i can,
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Last thing, would it still be unlocked if i flashed cyanogenmod? And would it still be unlocked if i then wanted to restore to my backup through twrp?
CoronaDabs said:
Last thing, would it still be unlocked if i flashed cyanogenmod? And would it still be unlocked if i then wanted to restore to my backup through twrp?
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Yep, any carrier works on CyanogenMod, and will still be unlocked it you flash the backup
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Yep, any carrier works on CyanogenMod, and will still be unlocked it you flash the backup
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Ok thanks!
MGfusion said:
Yep, any carrier works on CyanogenMod, and will still be unlocked it you flash the backup
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When I tried flashing the cm14.1 zip, i got an error saying found blacklisted SBL1 version update your firmware assert failed updater process ended with error 7. How to fix?
CoronaDabs said:
When I tried flashing the cm14.1 zip, i got an error saying found blacklisted SBL1 version update your firmware assert failed updater process ended with error 7. How to fix?
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Make sure your device is updated with the latest firmware, or at least 1.57, because CyanogenMods kernel doesn't support anything below that now
MGfusion said:
Make sure your device is updated with the latest firmware, or at least 1.57, because CyanogenMods kernel doesn't support anything below that now
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But for the att HTC One a9 the latest is 1.27
Hey everyone
I first time use Google phone.
This time I bought pixel 3.
I want to ask what will happen to I root and unlocked my phone?
Will it lose its warranty?
Or something can't work?
Because I take Sony phone before
If Sony's phone unlocked then it's camera can't work and lose warranty.
So I want to know what I will lose after unlocking?
Or just relock it and it's ok
Sorry my English is bad.
Root will not void warranty. To get root,. You need to unlock bootloader. Unlocking bootloader resets phone to fresh state. Do that prior to setup. Everything works like normal with root.
noxqzs said:
Root will not void warranty. To get root,. You need to unlock bootloader. Unlocking bootloader resets phone to fresh state. Do that prior to setup. Everything works like normal with root.
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So if I flash new kernels it's all ok?
And
I flash kernels have to in unlock mode
Then can I relcok after flash custome kernel?
Edemilorhea said:
Then can I relcok after flash custome kernel?
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Do not relock your phone if it isn't 100 percent stock. You will probably brick it and won't be able to flash it. Why would you want to relock it afterwards?
TonikJDK said:
Do not relock your phone if it isn't 100 percent stock. You will probably brick it and won't be able to flash it. Why would you want to relock it afterwards?
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Uhh because I just root my phone before when I use Sony phone.
So I can flash custome kernel and not relock and it not make me any trouble？
Is it the same as normal?
If I really want to relock, I have to flash back to original kernal then can be relock?
Sorry I long time haven't do this.
Edemilorhea said:
Uhh because I just root my phone before when I use Sony phone.
So I can flash custome kernel and not relock and it not make me any trouble？
Is it the same as normal?
If I really want to relock, I have to flash back to original kernal then can be relock?
Sorry I long time haven't do this.
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The only issue with unlocked is that will break Google Pay if you use that. However, almost all custom kernels hide the unlock and Google Pay will be fine. Or if you root with Magisk that will also fix Google Pay
Yes, flash back to stock before you relock it.
Unlocking or relocking will wipe your data, there is no way around that.
TonikJDK said:
The only issue with unlocked is that will break Google Pay if you use that. However, almost all custom kernels hide the unlock and Google Pay will be fine. Or if you root with Magisk that will also fix Google Pay
Yes, flash back to stock before you relock it.
Unlocking or relocking will wipe your data, there is no way around that.
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Oh I will use Google pay but kernel or magisk can fix, i think that is well, let me backup my files then to try
TonikJDK said:
The only issue with unlocked is that will break Google Pay if you use that. However, almost all custom kernels hide the unlock and Google Pay will be fine. Or if you root with Magisk that will also fix Google Pay
Yes, flash back to stock before you relock it.
Unlocking or relocking will wipe your data, there is no way around that.
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hello,I have one more question.
is a I flash custom kernel then if I flash Original factory, kernel is original? or still is a custom kernel?
Edemilorhea said:
hello,I have one more question.
is a I flash custom kernel then if I flash Original factory, kernel is original? or still is a custom kernel?
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You will be back to factory kernel.
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You will be back to factory kernel.
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Oh so i can direct flash original OS, it's all will back be original.
No need to flash back google kernel first.
Question 2
Can I flash out the custom kernel and then directly Flash other custom kernels?
Question 3
Pixel can use xposed?
Really thank you very much.
Give me a big hand
Edemilorhea said:
Oh so i can direct flash original OS, it's all will back be original.
No need to flash back google kernel first.
Question 2
Can I flash out the custom kernel and then directly Flash other custom kernels?
Question 3
Pixel can use xposed?
Really thank you very much.
Give me a big hand
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1. Yes. Fastbooting the factory image will return you to the stock google kernel. Or, you can just fastboot the boot.img as well.
2. On some of the kernels you can, check with the kernel Dev first. It's always good practice to return to the stock kernel before flashing another custom one.
3. Nope. It's not even working on the P2XL on pie.
Badger50 said:
1. Yes. Fastbooting the factory image will return you to the stock google kernel. Or, you can just fastboot the boot.img as well.
2. On some of the kernels you can, check with the kernel Dev first. It's always good practice to return to the stock kernel before flashing another custom one.
3. Nope. It's not even working on the P2XL on pie.
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Oh thank you and thanks everyone
But where can i find stock kernel? In the stock.zip?
Edemilorhea said:
Oh thank you and thanks everyone
But where can i find stock kernel? In the stock.zip?
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Once you extract the factory image, you will see another zip file that has the vendor, system, boot, and other images. The boot.img is the stock kernel and recovery combined.
I currently have android 11 which about 2 years ago I unlocked, installed TWRP and rooted. I later allowed the phone to update but didn't realize I should have re-flashed TWRP and root before I rebooted the phone so I lost the use of TWRP and root. Now I want to reflash android 11 but wont unlock and root the phone again but want TWRP. How do I go about doing this (I am not strong with what I need to do and have usually caused a problem before by using the wrong enchilada file, the last one that worked was twrp-3.3.1-18-enchilada-Q-mauronofrio I think) and which files should I use?
you can't flash anything on a locked phone so at the very least you can have it unlocked + twrp and no root if you wish
otherwise no twrp
croperas said:
you can't flash anything on a locked phone so at the very least you can have it unlocked + twrp and no root if you wish
otherwise no twrp
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That's what I want to do, sorry for any misunderstanding, I want to lock the phone so I can use financial apps and also have TWRP. What process and enchilada shall I use? I already downloaded OnePlus6TOxygen_34.J.62.
Westindieman said:
That's what I want to do, sorry for any misunderstanding, I want to lock the phone so I can use financial apps and also have TWRP. What process and enchilada shall I use? I already downloaded OnePlus6TOxygen_34.J.62.
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That's what i was saying, this is not possible, locking or unlocking requires full wipe which nullifies any custom things you do.
You can have a phone that's not rooted which should be good enough for most checks but if it checks the bootloader there's nothing you can do about it besides not use it or use stock
croperas said:
That's what i was saying, this is not possible, locking or unlocking requires full wipe which nullifies any custom things you do.
You can have a phone that's not rooted which should be good enough for most checks but if it checks the bootloader there's nothing you can do about it besides not use it or use stock
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I understand now thanks for your patience. What process should I follow then to return from here to stock and locked considering I don't have TWRP?
Westindieman said:
I understand now thanks for your patience. What process should I follow then to return from here to stock and locked considering I don't have TWRP?
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Backup what you need
Relock the bootloader
Flash stock rom using fastboot
I have relocked and am now trying to work out how to flash the new rom
All sorted now, didn't need to flash a new ROM
Awesome, Enjoy the phone