Hi All, I currently have an Honor 8 that was previously bootloader unlocked and rooted with TWRP installed on EMUI 4. After I updated to EMUI 5 and Android 7.0, my bootloader was relocked, even though it says my phone is unlocked and untrusted when I turn it on, and I cannot install or access TWRP. I would like to completely reset my phone and reinstall the OS with the recent update, but I have no idea how. How can I do this?
Thanks!
Rommco05 said:
Hi, your bootloader is still unlocked but after instal EMUI5 was reflashed recovery from stock firmware. If you want reinstall / reset your phone and relock bootloader, you must do rollback to MM and after this will be your bootloader relocked. Another way is manually relock, bootloader via fastboot. On my opinion the first way (downgrade to MM) is better for you
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I'm sorry, I have no idea what you're saying. What is mm?
Rommco05 said:
Hi, your bootloader is still unlocked but after instal EMUI5 was reflashed recovery from stock firmware. If you want reinstall / reset your phone and relock bootloader, you must do rollback to MM and after this will be your bootloader relocked. Another way is manually relock, bootloader via fastboot. On my opinion the first way (downgrade to MM) is better for you
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Rommco05 said:
MM Marshmallow Android 6
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So you're saying if I were to roll back to marshmallow, my bootloader would be relocked and my phone wouldn't be so broken. And then I would directly update to the new version of android? If so, how would I do that? Thanks!
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I was running cm12 on my nexus 5 and I had unlocked the boot loader and was asking xposed framework aplha version .
But then I decided to go back to stock android and I flashed the flashed the factory image of android 5.1 build number lmy47I . I wiped the data and even relocked the boot loader and now my phone is running smoothly and is on stock android.
But is there a way by which I can check if I flashed it correctly or not?
I mean nothing is broken but I heard android 5.1.1 update is around the corner so I was worried will I be able to apply the ota
Huh what? If it booted and is running smoothly its fine. If you didnt mod anything you'll get the ota
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If you've flashed the factory image and everything is stock you should be fine for the OTA!
Thanks for the help
Lol....
You didn't need to relock the bootloader though. I tend to not ever want to relock it after unlocking it since that's about he only way you could potentially brick the device I think (Like if you relocked the bootloader and then for some reason the phone would not boot or something I am not sure how you'd unlock the bootloader again but whatever)
Evo_Shift said:
... I am not sure how you'd unlock the bootloader again but whatever)
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Good to know. Btw, can you tell me, I'm on stock 5.1 unlocked bl, twrp, rooted. Will I be able to apply 5.1.1 over OTA when it comes out ?
jazzh said:
Good to know. Btw, can you tell me, I'm on stock 5.1 unlocked bl, twrp, rooted. Will I be able to apply 5.1.1 over OTA when it comes out ?
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No, you're rooted.
Will I be able to flash the 5.1.1 image ?
jazzh said:
Will I be able to flash the 5.1.1 image ?
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Yes
Someone will make a zip file of the update
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I am on rooted stock B331 and I just received an update to B356 (492 MB). If I acceot the OTA will the bootloader get locked? I know I will most likely loose root and twrp. I'd like to updated but not get locked again. Any advice?
Or should I flash the image file in TWRP along with insecure boot?
If anybody has gone this route please advice. Thanks
huh? thats new! here i thought that once u unlock bootloader and root u dont receive ota updates anymore! how is that possible?!
in any case, whats the big deal about bootloader getting locked? u just unlock it again using your code via fastboot, no problem then flash twrp and supersu, done!
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jbmc83 said:
huh? thats new! here i thought that once u unlock bootloader and root u dont receive ota updates anymore! how is that possible?!
in any case, whats the big deal about bootloader getting locked? u just unlock it again using your code via fastboot, no problem then flash twrp and supersu, done!
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Yeah, I know it is wierd. My bootloader is unlocked, I'm rooted and have twrp installed and received the B356 OTA this morning.
I was hopping to dirty flash so I don't have to go through all the setup process again
true, unlocking BL again would mean that your phone would be reset...
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You can still do OTA'S with an unlocked bootloader. You should be able to OTA but it may remove root or fail in the process because of root. I always recommend backing up the stock rom in TWRP so you can always go back to it to take an OTA. Fastboot flash the stock rom you're on and the stock recovery then boot up and take the OTA then fastboot flash twrp again.
I have also received the notification for b357 and I am on stock rooted b356...sounds fishy, I am not updating
malekowsky said:
I have also received the notification for b357 and I am on stock rooted b356...sounds fishy, I am not updating
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I'd love it if anybody could make a flashable zip rooted B356 or 357 rom to be safe.
Is there any way to completely reset your Honor 8?
I unlocked bootloader with code from huawei, rooted, twrp etc.
Is there any way to completely restore it to factory default?
I tried unrooting it and locked the bootloader using the tool here on the forum. But the warning is still there when you booted, that its been tampered with and is unsafe etc.
Is there no way to completely factory reset it, like it was when it was new?
nivity said:
Is there any way to completely reset your Honor 8?
I unlocked bootloader with code from huawei, rooted, twrp etc.
Is there any way to completely restore it to factory default?
I tried unrooting it and locked the bootloader using the tool here on the forum. But the warning is still there when you booted, that its been tampered with and is unsafe etc.
Is there no way to completely factory reset it, like it was when it was new?
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I would also like to know the answer. I flashed stock and am now unrooted with stock recovery but still have unlocked bootloader warning screen on start. Tried to relock bootloader with serveral different fastboot commands, no luck!
redeyss said:
I would also like to know the answer. I flashed stock and am now unrooted with stock recovery but still have unlocked bootloader warning screen on start. Tried to relock bootloader with serveral different fastboot commands, no luck!
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If u have L09 u should flash stock recovery and then flash stock full firmware B101 and the bootloader should be locked and warning should be gone.
I guess there is an internal counter that is tripped when bootloader is unlocked. Like Samsung's Knox.
I have L04, after updating manually root was wiped and stock recovery installed but was still getting bootloader warning. I booted into stock "erecovery" by holding volume up while booting. From there i restored stock firmware and when rebooted warning was gone. So I am now stock without unlocked warning on boot, YAY!
I unlocked my bootloader and then installed the B131 full update. Afterwards my bootloader was locked again and i had it to unlock again.
-> If you want to completely reset, install a full update and do a factory reset
@whiper: after the bootloader was locked and you unlock again, did the phone a factory reset?
Palindrom87 said:
@whiper: after the bootloader was locked and you unlock again, did the phone a factory reset?
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Yes. The unlocking process was the same after the update as before including factory reset.
I think the B131 update includes all partitions so that the unlock flag is overwritten.
After the update all was normal, no data wipe, but bootloader locked. I had to unlock it again and all data was wiped.
When i do the next update i will try an ota version.
(With my Honor 7 i did a full update which does not lock the bootloader, so i think it depends from the partitions the update contains)
Guys, just to make it clear. I have a L04 model. i am bootloader unlocked, rooted and have TWRP installed. Is it possible to relock and go back to stock, but simply flashing the stock L04 firmware? Does Honor 8 have some inbuilt trip to notify that the bootloader is unlocked?
SpidySun said:
Guys, just to make it clear. I have a L04 model. i am bootloader unlocked, rooted and have TWRP installed. Is it possible to relock and go back to stock, but simply flashing the stock L04 firmware? Does Honor 8 have some inbuilt trip to notify that the bootloader is unlocked?
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Yes. Just flash the whole firmware using fastboot.
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Hi, is It possible to relock bootloader for to have warranty back?
Thanks
once you flash the stock img, it will be locked again.
Till Nougat, we had dload method which locks it fully (other method for unlocking it would just re-lock it)
shashank1320 said:
once you flash the stock img, it will be locked again.
Till Nougat, we had dload method which locks it fully (other method for unlocking it would just re-lock it)
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Hey, i am in the same situation and after flashing the stock rom + stock recovery my bootloader is still unlocked, and i still get that "This device has been unlocked and can't be trusted" screen on boot.
Is there any way to manually lock the bootloader?
Edit: i found this SRKTool and i was able to easily relock the bootloader. You need the Unlock code though and it resets your phone, so backup your data.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-8/development/tool-srk-tool-huawei-t3369797 @alboz83
Arrandale said:
Hey, i am in the same situation and after flashing the stock rom + stock recovery my bootloader is still unlocked, and i still get that "This device has been unlocked and can't be trusted" screen on boot.
Is there any way to manually lock the bootloader?
Edit: i found this SRKTool and i was able to easily relock the bootloader. You need the Unlock code though and it resets your phone, so backup your data.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-8/development/[email protected]
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Yes it will only relock the bootloader but not lock. Anyone experienced with this can get this that you had unlocked your bootloader earlier
Arrandale said:
Hey, i am in the same situation and after flashing the stock rom + stock recovery my bootloader is still unlocked, and i still get that "This device has been unlocked and can't be trusted" screen on boot.
Is there any way to manually lock the bootloader?
Edit: i found this SRKTool and i was able to easily relock the bootloader. You need the Unlock code though and it resets your phone, so backup your data.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-8/development/tool-srk-tool-huawei-t3369797 @alboz83
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I relocked yesterday bootloader and my relocated easily. I can not find the update of stock firmware. Once found update. I clicked on update, update failed. I have not got the update since then. So I did relock. Very easy to relock. But my mobile update is not happening. Please give me some help
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shashank1320 said:
once you flash the stock img, it will be locked again.
Till Nougat, we had dload method which locks it fully (other method for unlocking it would just re-lock it)
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Many people say that if we flash stock rom the bootloader stay unlock. Or i have to flash in a particular mode?
With the tool i can relock but not lock, right?
alboz83 said:
Many people say that if we flash stock rom the bootloader stay unlock. Or i have to flash in a particular mode?
With the tool i can relock but not lock, right?
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Yup
i Read somewhere that if u flash the stock rom using dload after u have relocked the bootloader, the bootloader status will change from relock to locked. does this work? can anyone try and confirm this? i want to make sure of this before i unlock. I would be greatful forever.
Thanks
Anzee said:
i Read somewhere that if u flash the stock rom using dload after u have relocked the bootloader, the bootloader status will change from relock to locked. does this work? can anyone try and confirm this? i want to make sure of this before i unlock. I would be greatful forever.
Thanks
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Have tried to this more than 100 times and it works fine. It will be locked BL rather than relock
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Have tried to this more than 100 times and it works fine. It will be locked BL rather than relock
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If u flash stock?
Thank you thank you thank you you're a life saver ♥
Anzee said:
If u flash stock?
Thank you thank you thank you you're a life saver ♥
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Yes. Did you solve the BL state?
shashank1320 said:
Yes. Did you solve the BL state?
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No I haven't even unlocked the bl yet. I just wanted to make sure it the relock to lock state was possible before I unlock. I will do so soon when I get some time.
Anzee said:
No I haven't even unlocked the bl yet. I just wanted to make sure it the relock to lock state was possible before I unlock. I will do so soon when I get some time.
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Yes you can always do via full ota or flashing the stock firmware via dload. Not hard to do to retain warranty:silly:
shashank1320 said:
Have tried to this more than 100 times and it works fine. It will be locked BL rather than relock
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But dload method not work only for a single update.app file? With view 10 there are 3 files
alboz83 said:
But dload method not work only for a single update.app file? With view 10 there are 3 files
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Use the first file, update.zip. it will contain a update.app file around 3 GB. Can use this single file.
shashank1320 said:
Use the first file, update.zip. it will contain a update.app file around 3 GB. Can use this single file.
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Really? And I have to install over the same firmware, not an update? For example, now I'm on 162 build with unlock bootloader. If I install only update.zip of 162 build with dload method, I obtain the lock bootloader?
alboz83 said:
Really? And I have to install over the same firmware, not an update? For example, now I'm on 162 build with unlock bootloader. If I install only update.zip of 162 build with dload method, I obtain the lock bootloader?
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Yes.
hello all guys!
i have honor 10 (now col-l29)
before rebranding (col-tl10)
may i relock the BL safety?? i have official rom
ecsalos said:
hello all guys!
i have honor 10 (now col-l29)
before rebranding (col-tl10)
may i relock the BL safety?? i have official rom
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Why you want to relock, to gain warranty?
If so, better dload the current firmware and it will lock it safely.
because, i dont want to see everytime when i reboot my phone,this stupid message, who tells me that i have unlock bl...
i have 8.1.0.151 (c432)
i was downloaded this version when im trying to rebranding.. for official site..
if i relock with this version, the worse scenario it will be...??? brick???
if i dload the current firmware, i will install it with TWRP again? and after it will be locked safety?
and what firmware i must to dload?
After Downgrading from Pie to Oreo. And officially unlocking bootloader via nokia website, And installing twrp and magisk, MY PHONE IS ROOTED.
But,
Can i flash latest Pie firmware now without losing root ? If yes how? And will bootloader get locked again by doing this?
kinngjatt said:
After Downgrading from Pie to Oreo. And officially unlocking bootloader via nokia website, And installing twrp and magisk, MY PHONE IS ROOTED.
But,
Can i flash latest Pie firmware now without losing root ? If yes how? And will bootloader get locked again by doing this?
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You will lose root as far as I know, but you can easily reisntall it via twrp. The bootloader will not be relocked unless you manually do so yourself.