Curious...what is the oem unlock bootloader option in settings developer for? Have not seen mentioned to tick this b4 bootloader unlock thru HTC Dev.
jelive said:
Curious...what is the oem unlock bootloader option in settings developer for? Have not seen mentioned to tick this b4 bootloader unlock thru HTC Dev.
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And for select HTC devices with Android Lollipop and all devices that receive Marshmallow, you will need to first manually enable OEM unlocking in Developer options in order to allow the bootloader to be unlocked and proceed with the next steps. To access the OEM unlocking setting on your device, open the Developer options in the system Settings.
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quoted from HTC Dev.
velimirchek said:
quoted from HTC Dev.
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Thanks...apparently I just read right past this and will need to be more careful Have not done HTC phone in quite awhile.
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I have my code from Motorola to unlock my bootloader. Although, in their instructions, it doesn't mention having to go into developer mode and check allow OEM unlocking. I have read in other places that this has to be checked before unlocking bootloader. Confused? Thanks.
melp57 said:
I have my code from Motorola to unlock my bootloader. Although, in their instructions, it doesn't mention having to go into developer mode and check allow OEM unlocking. I have read in other places that this has to be checked before unlocking bootloader. Confused? Thanks.
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You do not need to double post, there is more then enough activity in this forum to get your answer without cluttering it down.
Yes, you must set OEM Unlocking in Developer Menu to ON or you will not be able to unlock the bootloader.
acejavelin said:
You do not need to double post, there is more then enough activity in this forum to get your answer without cluttering it down.
Yes, you must set OEM Unlocking in Developer Menu to ON or you will not be able to unlock the bootloader.
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Sorry, my apologies. Thanks for answering.
Hello.is their any method to root moto g3 without unlocking bootloader ? i am on Android M
Nope. Trying to do so with 1 click tools may end up with a brick.
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Exactly as @Gravemind2015 said. No. You cannot root without unlocking the bootloader. Do not attempt any other methods than described here, they can and will fail, potentially leaving you bricked.
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is it possible to unlock bootloader without wiping the whole device ? I have unlocked it before and later relocked back.
umo4u said:
is it possible to unlock bootloader without wiping the whole device ? I have unlocked it before and later relocked back.
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No, any unlock will wipe the device doesn't matter if it's the first or 20th time.
acejavelin said:
No, any unlock will wipe the device doesn't matter if it's the first or 20th time.
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Thanks i already knew but hope is the mother of invention right bro ? By the way there is OEM unlocking option under developer option, what is it meant for ? Do i need to keep it on before re unlocking ? I have not seen it before :fingers-crossed:
umo4u said:
Thanks i already knew but hope is the mother of invention right bro ? By the way there is OEM unlocking option under developer option, what is it meant for ? Do i need to keep it on before re unlocking ? I have not seen it before :fingers-crossed:
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The OEM Unlocking option is what allows you to unlock the bootloader in the first place. If you are in fastboot mode and have not toggled that option, it won't allow you to unlock the bootloader. As for relocking the bootloader, I'm not sure. Though I can't imagine you WOULD need it toggled for it.
sticktornado said:
The OEM Unlocking option is what allows you to unlock the bootloader in the first place. If you are in fastboot mode and have not toggled that option, it won't allow you to unlock the bootloader. As for relocking the bootloader, I'm not sure. Though I can't imagine you WOULD need it toggled for it.
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When you relock, it turns the option off... You need to turn it back on.
Hello! I've been searching the net far and wide for a way to root my Alcatel idol 4. Its the cricket model. I was able to unlock the boot loader and turn on USB debugging but besides that I haven't had any luck rooting my device.
Has anyone tried and has success or know any methods that could work?
Thank you!
jinxxie said:
Hello! I've been searching the net far and wide for a way to root my Alcatel idol 4. Its the cricket model. I was able to unlock the boot loader and turn on USB debugging but besides that I haven't had any luck rooting my device.
Has anyone tried and has success or know any methods that could work?
Thank you!
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How did you unlock the bootloader? I'm not able to do it. Fastboot doesn't see the phone when I boot to bootloader.
Chief_Nodnarb said:
How did you unlock the bootloader? I'm not able to do it. Fastboot doesn't see the phone when I boot to bootloader.
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It's in the developer options called "OEM unlocking" 5th option down from the top.
apb91781 said:
It's in the developer options called "OEM unlocking" 5th option down from the top.
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That's been done since I got the phone. Still doesn't make a difference, fast boot commands have been stripped from this phone.
Chief_Nodnarb said:
That's been done since I got the phone. Still doesn't make a difference, fast boot commands have been stripped from this phone.
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try this SETTINGS>BACKUP AND RESET>DEVICE RESET. this will restore all settings to default state while keeping dev-ops and all apps and data
Sorry if I'm speaking out of turn, as I'm not highly experienced...>BUT, I went thru what your referring to with my OnePlus phone. The option in the developer options that says "OEM Unlocking" for bootloader is nothing more than an option in the Android system that allows the bootloader to be unlocked should the mfg allow it. Whether this is on/off makes no difference for this being unlocked. It just has to be turned on for the unlocking to work. I had this Idol 4 for a short time but returned it due to the fastboot commands being removed.
So I cannot unlock my Google Pixel every time I try the commands in ADB it gives me this error...
c:\adb>fastboot oem unlock
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FAILED (remote: oem unlock is not allowed)
finished. total time: 0.012s
I have tried a few other commands and they didn't work either. And before anyone asks YES it is from Google Store not from Verizon. If anyone has any ideas it would be greatly appreciated thanks!
Did you enable developer options and check allow bootloader unlocking?
Assuming OEM unlock toggle is active in Dev Options...
Replace "oem" with "flashing".
fastboot flashing unlock
fritzgerald said:
Assuming OEM unlock toggle is active in Dev Options...
Replace "oem" with "flashing".
fastboot flashing unlock
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The settings toggle is greyed out...
DJ Josh N said:
Did you enable developer options and check allow bootloader unlocking?
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That option in the dev settings is greyed out so I can't click it.
Jubbard said:
That option in the dev settings is greyed out so I can't click it.
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connect ur phone to wifi and let it verify
Tech_Savvy said:
connect ur phone to wifi and let it verify
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It is always connected to wifi
What are the last three digits of your device Serial number?
Jubbard said:
It is always connected to wifi
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Jubbard said:
The settings toggle is greyed out...
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Jubbard said:
That option in the dev settings is greyed out so I can't click it.
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If it's connected to the internet and still greyed out, sad to say you most likely have a Verizon model.
Jubbard said:
That option in the dev settings is greyed out so I can't click it.
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If oem unlocking is greyed out then unfortunately you are stuffed. You can't unlock your bootloader. Especially if you are already on Oreo. If you are on Nougat it's possible but don't know if you can downgrade and try. Maybe? You need search the forums for unlocking a verizon phone. You can't unlock on EE in the UK and possibly other carriers around the world too.
At this point if you bought it from Google call them. The either sent you a VZ phone or the one you got isn't in their database to allow unlocking. I suspect the latter.
How do I see if the bootloader is unlockable?
Logos Ascetic said:
How do I see if the bootloader is unlockable?
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You flip the toggle under OEM unlocking...
Unlocking the bootloader is a standard, supported feature of this device.
1) Go to About -> Build in the Settings menu.
2) Tap until you unlock Developer options in Settings.
3) Go into Developer options.
4) Enable OEM unlocking.
There really isn't anything special here as far as the bootloader is concerned.
Now, TWRP, root, and SIM unlock, those would be useful to figure out.
gamescan said:
You flip the toggle under OEM unlocking...
Unlocking the bootloader is a standard, supported feature of this device.
1) Go to About -> Build in the Settings menu.
2) Tap until you unlock Developer options in Settings.
3) Go into Developer options.
4) Enable OEM unlocking.
There really isn't anything special here as far as the bootloader is concerned.
Now, TWRP, root, and SIM unlock, those would be useful to figure out.
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this doesnt unlock the bootloader. It just allows the bootloader to be unlocked by the OEM manufacturer