Hi Guys,
first off i am no dev but i am a tech nerd and want to gain access to everything on my phone.
After some digging around i finally figured out how to Unlock the Bootloader of my Xiaomi Black Shark (Global Version).
The steps might vary for the Chinese Version but i guess they might be the same.
CAUTION! THIS WILL ERASE YOUR WHOLE DATA AND SETTINGS!
What you need:
Your Xiaomi Black Shark
Drivers installed (you can use the miunlock tool for that but dont need it to unlock the Bootloader)
ADB installed.
A Backup tool.
If you want to unlock the bootloader do the following:
First Backup all your files and Settings.
Go to Settings/System/About the Phone and Tap on the Build Number to gain Dev Settings
In the Dev Settings enbale USB Debugging and OEM Unlock.
Connect your device to your computer.
Install the ADB Drivers if you did not already do so
Open a command prompt as admin
Type in
Code:
adb devices
to see if your device is recognized. If not try again to install them through the MiUnlock tool.
If it is recognized it will look like this:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
After that type
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
as soon as your phone restarts remove it from the USB Cable. Otherwise it might want to reboot right after you tried it.
Connect it to the cable again as soon as you are in Fastboot.
In your console type
Code:
fastboot flashing unlock
Type
Code:
fastboot reboot bootloader
or use the menu of the Bootloader to reboot to the Bootloader. As you will see your device is now unlocked.
thats it ?
Yes. That`s it. Proof right here https://i.imgur.com/tRgWSpi.jpg Unfortunately the forum wouldnt scale it down.
I would love to tamper with it further but unfortunately i can not backup the boot.img caused by missing root which i would need to install root with the Magisk Manager since there is no TWRP for it yet.
in china rom cant unlock, please tell me,.. thanks
siliwangi said:
in china rom cant unlock, please tell me,.. thanks
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Seems it is different for the Chinese Version then. So im not able to help you since i do not have the Chinese Version.
Failed <Unlock is not allowed on device has sales on market!>
It happens on Black Shark CN version.
Zerohexer said:
Failed <Unlock is not allowed on device has sales on market!>
It happens on Black Shark CN version.
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Like i already wrote under the MIUI Forum Post. It seems that the way to do this for the chinese Version is different and since i do not own the Chinese Version i can not test anything aside from that that would be way over my abilities.
Invisan said:
Yes. That`s it. Proof right here https://i.imgur.com/tRgWSpi.jpg Unfortunately the forum wouldnt scale it down.
I would love to tamper with it further but unfortunately i can not backup the boot.img caused by missing root which i would need to install root with the Magisk Manager since there is no TWRP for it yet.
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If you already unlocked device and you want to try to root it you can download stock rom for your model (same build that you are using), extract boot.img, put it in your sdcard, install Magisk apk and patch it through the app, then move your patched-boot inside adb folder to your pc and flash it using fastboot; in order to can reboot device is probably that you need to format data, maybe not. But it´s possible too that device refuses permanently to boot and you need to flash the stock boot image again.
this is irritating, i believe Xiaomi or Blackshark itself should do something regarding this.
Hello guys, i am in the same situation. I have the Black Shark's chinese version and i'm stuck here "Failed <Unlock is not allowed on device has sales on market!>"
I have 2 days left to decide if i keep or not the phone but in this state (not rooted, and doesn't know if i could do it a day or not), i can't keep it.
If someone have a solution, i'll be really grateful and i'm sure i'm not the only one.
Thanks.
Yotatouch said:
Hello guys, i am in the same situation. I have the Black Shark's chinese version and i'm stuck here "Failed <Unlock is not allowed on device has sales on market!>"
I have 2 days left to decide if i keep or not the phone but in this state (not rooted, and doesn't know if i could do it a day or not), i can't keep it.
If someone have a solution, i'll be really grateful and i'm sure i'm not the only one.
Thanks.
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Honestly?
Just return it. Community is almost dead, no root/unlocked bootloader, limited Google Services support (Google Home and Assistant have problems, Android Auto won't mirror).
There seemed to be a little hope with the unlocked bootloader but if that's achieved only on the Global version, it's useless to us unfortunately.
Invisan said:
Like i already wrote under the MIUI Forum Post. It seems that the way to do this for the chinese Version is different and since i do not own the Chinese Version i can not test anything aside from that that would be way over my abilities.
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If you are willing to share some ideas to test and try to unlock the chinese version, I'd be very happy to help.
I have a chinese Black Shark.
Offical Xiaomi unlock tool seems to recognize the phone but gets an error at 99%
The command you provided gives the error someone else posted (about the market).
loriz said:
Honestly?
Just return it. Community is almost dead, no root/unlocked bootloader, limited Google Services support (Google Home and Assistant have problems, Android Auto won't mirror).
There seemed to be a little hope with the unlocked bootloader but if that's achieved only on the Global version, it's useless to us unfortunately.
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Thank you for your feedback.
This is what will happen at the end... i still have 2 or 3 days left but if i don't have any hope, i'll probably do it with regrets cause i love the phone. Technically it is a monster and i don't get why people doesn't work harder on it to figure out how to root the chinese version.
is you phone is BlackShark 2 (helo),this one ,2 have rgb logo in back.
https://unwire.hk/2018/11/02/helo/shop_guide/
BlackShark 1 not have Global version
1 https://www.mi.com/blackshark/
2 https://www.mi.com/blackshark2/
Blackshark 1 has a global Version!
Band 20 LTE, an other rom and unlockable bootloader.
We only need twrp to flash gsi roms.
black shark versione globale banda 20
mi e arrivato ieri questo smartphone, ma fin dalla accensione non mi e piaciuto. italiano si c'è, multilingue ma un android stock non c'è praticamente nulla, si servizi google funzionanti, ma non ci sono impostazioni tipo miui in un telefono così e proprio un castrone.
inservibile praticamente, con una rom xiaomi.eu sarebbe il top, ma questi sviluppatori non si trovano nemmeno a pagarli.
Invisan said:
Hi Guys,
first off i am no dev but i am a tech nerd and want to gain access to everything on my phone.
After some digging around i finally figured out how to Unlock the Bootloader of my Xiaomi Black Shark (Global Version).
The steps might vary for the Chinese Version but i guess they might be the same.
CAUTION! THIS WILL ERASE YOUR WHOLE DATA AND SETTINGS!
What you need:
Your Xiaomi Black Shark
Drivers installed (you can use the miunlock tool for that but dont need it to unlock the Bootloader)
ADB installed.
A Backup tool.
If you want to unlock the bootloader do the following:
First Backup all your files and Settings.
Go to Settings/System/About the Phone and Tap on the Build Number to gain Dev Settings
In the Dev Settings enbale USB Debugging and OEM Unlock.
Connect your device to your computer.
Install the ADB Drivers if you did not already do so
Open a command prompt as admin
Type in
Code:
adb devices
to see if your device is recognized. If not try again to install them through the MiUnlock tool.
If it is recognized it will look like this:
After that type
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
as soon as your phone restarts remove it from the USB Cable. Otherwise it might want to reboot right after you tried it.
Connect it to the cable again as soon as you are in Fastboot.
In your console type
Code:
fastboot flashing unlock
Type
Code:
fastboot reboot bootloader
or use the menu of the Bootloader to reboot to the Bootloader. As you will see your device is now unlocked.
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this metod is working thank you !!!!!
model skr-h0 international
the comand fastboot flashing unlock works !!!!!!
now we need the patched boot
patched_boot.img for the black shark please !!!!!
we need root
3B3RT said:
this metod is not working .
model skr-h0 international
the comand fastboot flashing unlock is not working
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Well that is not really an answer we can help you with without Screenshots or an error message.
Invisan said:
Well that is not really an answer we can help you with without Screenshots or an error message.
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it works !!!!
now we need a patched boot
patched_boot.img i hope someone do this
3B3RT said:
it works !!!!
now we need a patched boot
patched_boot.img i hope someone do this
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Unfortunately BlackShark is Not willing to provide us with the full Image so that wont Happen in the near Future.
3B3RT said:
it works !!!!
now we need a patched boot
patched_boot.img i hope someone do this
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rooted and unrooted. many crashing things happened a lot. including mine was bricked twice. lol.
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Decision by Oppo: No Bootloader/Fastboot access for Oppo Phones starting 2016
I was surprised to not find this information in any of the forums.
This is why I'm posting this thread to prevent further confusion and future xda-enthusiastic "Phone Buyers" from Oppo's decision.
Oppo has of this year decided to "lock the access to its Bootloader".
By "access" i mean no way to access it with "adb reboot fastboot" and "adb reboot bootloader" and any "Bootup Button combination".
Its not only hitting new phones but also old phones.
All the latest ColorOS Firmwares will prevent you from accessing the Bootloader.
All Project Spectrum alpha/beta's for OLD and NEW phones will prevent you from accessing the Bootloader.
If you are using a custom rom and want to try out any of the above stock roms. Be !WARNED! you will lose access to the Bootloader!
They not only removed the access to the Bootloader but also removed the "fastboot binarys" itself.
If by chance you are able to access the Bootloader and want to use fastboot commands. All commands will result in "FAILED (remote: unknown command)"
I noticed this and raised questions in the official Oppo forum:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
this is the official reply:
I hope this helps enthusiastic users in their "phone choice".
For me access to the Bootloader and having fastboot commands are on top of the list when it comes to choosing a new phone.
Update:
It seems like that Oppo decided to bring back fastboot and the possibility to unlock the bootloader in their "Project Spectrum" ROM.
But apparently not in all devices!
ColorOS (The Stock ROM) is unaffected and remains with a defunct fastboot. Confirmed by Oppo R9 Plus users. Which is Oppo's latest Qualcomm based phone.
Thank God i didn't upgrade !
You can unlock the bootloader and access the fastboot by downloading the old version of the ColorOS.
Thanks.
Mulham82 said:
You can unlock the bootloader and access the fastboot by downloading the old version of the ColorOS.
Thanks.
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this is only true for devices which had firmware releases in 2015. my Oppo R7S (European Version) for example was already shipped with a firmware that is hit by their new strategy. no old firmware to unlock the bootloader or access fastboot.
celoxocis said:
Decision by Oppo: No Bootloader/Fastboot access for Oppo Phones starting 2016
I was surprised to not find this information in any of the forums.
This is why I'm posting this thread to prevent further confusion and future xda-enthusiastic "Phone Buyers" from Oppo's decision.
Oppo has of this year decided to "lock the access to its Bootloader".
By "access" i mean no way to access it with "adb reboot fastboot" and "adb reboot bootloader" and any "Bootup Button combination".
Its not only hitting new phones but also old phones.
All the latest ColorOS Firmwares will prevent you from accessing the Bootloader.
All Project Spectrum alpha/beta's for OLD and NEW phones will prevent you from accessing the Bootloader.
If you are using a custom rom and want to try out any of the above stock roms. Be !WARNED! you will lose access to the Bootloader!
They not only removed the access to the Bootloader but also removed the "fastboot binarys" itself.
If by chance you are able to access the Bootloader and want to use fastboot commands. All commands will result in "FAILED (remote: unknown command)"
I noticed this and raised questions in the official Oppo forum:
this is the official reply:
I hope this helps enthusiastic users in their "phone choice".
For me access to the Bootloader and having fastboot commands are on top of the list when it comes to choosing a new phone.
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Thanks for the info, it´s something to keep in mind certainly.
Thank you for your effort in this. Any process on the r7s front?
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Yes , I got caught out by this
I purchased my R7s due to Oppo's previously root friendly attitude only to find I could not root when I had updated my phone to the latest version
I have expressed my displeasure to Oppo
this is exactly what happened to me when I purchased the R7S. I did my research before purchase and saw that all previous Oppo phones were unlockable using fastboot. when I bought the phone. fastboot binarys were removed in LK.
there has been alot of effort by xda-dev's to find a way to unlock the affected phones.
I can only say this much. a way has been found. which was used to put pressure on Oppo including all the incoming complains.
Im a project Spectrum beta tester and the good news is. that the project Spectrum beta roms have fully working fastboot binarys. which will allow an bootloader unlock.
if you look in the Oppo forum. you will see that I provided an official TWRP and am currently working on a CyanogenMod.
no need to give up or to pass on this mid-ranger at all. just patients
is there really no way to root the phone? i don't understand Chinese and in the original way i can't use the OPPO R9 Phone
If anyone can point me towards where to find older R7 PlusF firmware that would be great. Doesn't seem to be listed on oppo website anymore.
"R7plusfEX_11_OTA_005_all_201508180100"
Is available by host server aborts download at 100mb/1.3gb
Looks like I missed out this thread... Only recently I discovered such situation at Oppo forum. Very disappointed by this...
is there any way for unlocking fastboot for oppo a37 which only has coloros3.0.0 rom?
hamzachaudhry36 said:
is there any way for unlocking fastboot for oppo a37 which only has coloros3.0.0 rom?
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Have you checked if you have fastboot access at all? Install minimal adb & fastboot enable debugging mode in developer options and issue the command "adb reboot fastboot".
If the phone simply reboots then Oppo has not included fastboot binarys for your device.
celoxocis said:
Have you checked if you have fastboot access at all? Install minimal adb & fastboot enable debugging mode in developer options and issue the command "adb reboot fastboot".
If the phone simply reboots then Oppo has not included fastboot binarys for your device.
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Yeah phone simply reboots but is there any solution for flashing new fastboot bunarys on my device
hamzachaudhry36 said:
Yeah phone simply reboots but is there any solution for flashing new fastboot bunarys on my device
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No unless an older ROM version had it and it was removed with an upgrade.
Try reverting to the oldest ROM version you can find and try again.
celoxocis said:
No unless an older ROM version had it and it was removed with an upgrade.
Try reverting to the oldest ROM version you can find and try again.
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The problem is my phone got out with latest rom version .....
Is there any way to port fastboot binarys from some other rom to mine ....?????
There is a phone named Xaomi 2 Prime which has same specs(GPU, CPU and RAM) is there a way to port those files ....??
hamzachaudhry36 said:
The problem is my phone got out with latest rom version .....
Is there any way to port fastboot binarys from some other rom to mine ....?????
There is a phone named Xaomi 2 Prime which has same specs(GPU, CPU and RAM) is there a way to port those files ....??
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NO!!! You will brick your phone!
Different manufacturer totally different signature's!
There is no way! Because Oppo locked it down!
You should have done research before buying a phone. If you wanted root, Xposed, custom ROM, etc
celoxocis said:
NO!!! You will brick your phone!
Different manufacturer totally different signature's!
There is no way! Because Oppo locked it down!
You should have done research before buying a phone. If you wanted root, Xposed, custom ROM, etc
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Yeah i just bought it cuz people said it is the best phone in medium budget... and it is popular....
but if anything happens to my phone i won't be able to install even stock rom in it with PC....
can i atleast port twrp for my device to get root and randroid backup functions which i really want...?????
hamzachaudhry36 said:
Yeah i just bought it cuz people said it is the best phone in medium budget... and it is popular....
but if anything happens to my phone i won't be able to install even stock rom in it with PC....
can i atleast port twrp for my device to get root and randroid backup functions which i really want...?????
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NO! Again! for TWRP to work you need an unlocked bootloader which you don't have and can't have because of Oppo removing fastboot!
Return your phone and get a different phone.
Avoid Oppo at all costs!
I suggest Asus Zenfone 2 it has all you want and even official CyanogenMod support!
It's close to the specifications of the a37f.
https://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Z00L_Info
And stop using so many questions marks!
It only makes you look stupid.
celoxocis said:
NO! Again! for TWRP to work you need an unlocked bootloader which you don't have and can't have because of Oppo removing fastboot!
Return your phone and get a different phone.
Avoid Oppo at all costs!
I suggest Asus Zenfone 2 it has all you want and even official CyanogenMod support!
It's close to the specifications of the a37f.
https://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Z00L_Info
And stop using so many questions marks!
It only makes you look stupid.
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Thanks but it won't be refunded in my country. So i am stuck. I can get Samsung J5 2015 which is rooted and has many functions which i like from my brother in exchange of it but Oppo provides many functions which samsung does not like Oppo has almost no bloatwares, Built-in app locker, more ram, 4G, built-in customizations, and a camera that is the best.
Thanks for all the help. I just wanted to confirm, my friend said that we can make a port of twrp so i asked.
and i am an idiot and a noob so i use many question marks sometimes
First of all I apologize for my bad English
Remember that you have to have the bootloader unlocked to make this process
We started;
1 - DOWNLOAD THIS FILE
Oficial EGTV - http://bit.ly/OficialROOTP9EGTV
-
Mirror - http://bit.ly/Mirror2ROOTp9
2 - Put the phone in fastboot mode
Power off device
Press the volume button down and keep
USB connected to the computer, connect the phone, hold the volume down
3- INSTALL TWRP
Open folder 1
Doble click in windows the .bat file.
4- INSTALL SUPER SU
Open FOLDER 2
Take the .zip in the Micro SD or USB OTG (Internal memory TWRP not mounted)
Enter TWRP turning off the device, turn it on by pressing volume up
Press install
Search the .ZIP file SuperSU
SCREENSHOOT
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
NOTE:
2 reboots after installing the SuperSU
TWRP mini bug No internal memory detected
FOLDER 3 IS INSTALL RECOVERY STOCK - EVA-L09 MODEL
Video installation SPANISH
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsE4XWbo5oE
DEVICE TREE: https://github.com/huawei-dev-kirin/android_device_huawei_eva
Sorry my bad English
Regards the ELOYGOMEZ!
Thanks for this tutorial ?? @djeloy
Thx! This is great
Could anyone point me to a guide on how to unlock the bootloader? Also is it possible to relock the bootloader without evidence? Point is to keep warranty intact.
cheers
clouds5 said:
Thx! This is great
Could anyone point me to a guide on how to unlock the bootloader? Also is it possible to relock the bootloader without evidence? Point is to keep warranty intact.
cheers
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this would be really interesting! on P8 and Mate 8 it was possible to unlock and relock with DC-Unlocker and bootloader did not show "RELOCKED", instead it showed "LOCKED" like never unlocked before. i hope this also works on the P9. maybe some brave one could try this.
in response to my e-mail i sent to DC-Unlocker support i got the following answer:
On Tue, Apr 26, 2016 at 10:39 AM, xxxxxxx wrote:
Hello!
Do you know when you will support Huawei P9 bootlaoder unlock / relock (with "LOCKED" in bootloader menu)?
greets
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Hello,
Download this HCU tool https://files.dc-unlocker.com/share.html?v=share/B94BAEFE0A754B33AD2D62DBFC609355 detect phone on it and try to read bootloader code from there.
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It seems to be simple guide, but...First question-how i can unlock bootloader on P9, to get that guide work???
Thanks!
DC-unlocker has already support for p9 unlocking. or maybe e-mail huawei like on the last models.
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i got already payed unlock code for bootloader, but if i try to unlock with fastboot oem unlock (and my unlock code),
i got always error msg - "FAILED (remote: Command not allowed)
finished. total time: 0.015s"
What could be here wrong?
ValVK said:
i got already payed unlock code for bootloader, but if i try to unlock with fastboot oem unlock (and my unlock code),
i got always error msg - "FAILED (remote: Command not allowed)
finished. total time: 0.015s"
What could be here wrong?
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Did you set the switch to unlock in developer settings? its easy to forget
Ah,ye-that is, my old bad head...
Thank you!
ValVK said:
Ah,ye-that is, my old bad head...
Thank you!
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no problem... i know i've done it before... struggled for hours with other phones... and then was like duh.......
If the phone is rooted will this also unlock it from the network?
UK.
02 selling the phone for £369.99 which is way cheaper than £449 from Huawei or CarphoneW.
thus tempted to buy and then root IF this will also unlock phone?
or..
how would I simply unlock the phone for any network ?
Hello all, i Unlock the BL of my phone, but now, i have a message, in orange letter say to me that my hone can't be trusted. What that message ?
sorry for my poor english)
would it be also possible to just boot the twrp (fastboot boot twrp.img) instead on flashing it? for rooting with supersu it should be enough to flash it once with a bootet twrp and the original recovery would be intact. this would be better for OTAs so we don`t have to revert every time to stock recovery.
also interesting would be the fastboot commad to backup the original recovery (and maybe the other partitions too)!
edit: just booting twrp does not work, you have to flash it.
what do we have to do for a OTA update? unroot with supersu and flash back stock recovery?
Has anyone tried this way? http://www.sadroid.com/how-to-root-huawei-p9-in-5-minutes/
Is there any roms made yet?
strictlys said:
Has anyone tried this way? http://www.sadroid.com/how-to-root-huawei-p9-in-5-minutes/
Is there any roms made yet?
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seriously ... this method gives you confidence?
Enviado desde mi EVA-L09 mediante Tapatalk
gingermobile said:
If the phone is rooted will this also unlock it from the network?
UK.
02 selling the phone for £369.99 which is way cheaper than £449 from Huawei or CarphoneW.
thus tempted to buy and then root IF this will also unlock phone?
or..
how would I simply unlock the phone for any network ?
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just a heads up I hear O2 phones are usually bootloader locked
So with this dc unlocker tool, can I relock the bootloader without leaving evidence of it being unlocked? Seems like the most efficient method to me...
King p1n said:
just a heads up I hear O2 phones are usually bootloader locked
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Bootloader unlocked and network unlocked are two separate things.
scook94 said:
Bootloader unlocked and network unlocked are two separate things.
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I didn't say they were the same?
Phones from O2 usually have bootloaders that are permanently locked, with no way to unlock
Which I was drawing the person's attention too, as this method requires an unlocked bootloader for example.
King p1n said:
just a heads up I hear O2 phones are usually bootloader locked
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King p1n said:
I didn't say they were the same?
Phones from O2 usually have bootloaders that are permanently locked, with no way to unlock
Which I was drawing the person's attention too, as this method requires an unlocked bootloader for example.
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Okay, I thought you were replying specifically to the OP's query.
The Nokia 7.2, surprisingly, comes with an unlockable bootloader. The information is shared by TechMesto and I am just re-using it to create this guide.
Notes:
Unlocking the bootloader may void the device's warranty.
All existing data on the device will be erased.
To unlock:
Update: Nokia has disabled the unlock ability with the December MR. You can only unlock if you downgrade your phone to an old release first. You can get it at Nokia Care or by buying remote flashing services.
Before you start: Make sure that you have platform-tools downloaded on your PC. You need to open a CMD or Terminal window in the folder where you have saved the platform-tools, unless you have installed them system-wide.
• First of all, enable Developer Options by tapping 7 times on BuildID in "About phone".
• Then go to developer options and enable OEM Unlocking option.
• Now reboot the phone into bootloader/fastboot mode. You can use the adb command:
Code:
adb reboot-bootloader
or else use hardware keys to reboot to bootloader mode.
• Make sure the phone is detected in fastboot mode. Then send the OEM unlocking command:
Code:
fastboot flashing unlock
• Confirm the unlock on the phone.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
• That's it!
You can also do the unlock_critical if you plan to flash the bootloader.
Reserved for future use.
I am on a Nokia 7.2, a dual-sim variant with 6GB RAM and 128 GB ROM. The model name is TA-1196.
I am currently having issues with this method, whenever I try to flash unlock, prior to the V1.160 update, the fastboot will report back saying "Write to device failed (unknown error)".
If anyone would enlighten me I would be happy to hear.
Edit: Currently on build number 00WW_1_060
Edit 2.0: Works after updating to build 00WW_1_160. Seems Nokia enabled this method by mistake. Who knows?
KohGeek said:
I am on a Nokia 7.2, a dual-sim variant with 6GB RAM and 128 GB ROM. The model name is TA-1196.
I am currently having issues with this method, whenever I try to flash unlock, prior to the V1.160 update, the fastboot will report back saying "Write to device failed (unknown error)".
If anyone would enlighten me I would be happy to hear.
Edit: Currently on build number 00WW_1_060
Edit 2.0: Works after updating to build 00WW_1_160. Seems Nokia enabled this method by mistake. Who knows?
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Hi, looks like you were initially doing flash unlock instead of flashing unlock? And since there was nothing to flash, it failed.
singhnsk said:
Hi, looks like you were initially doing flash unlock instead of flashing unlock? And since there was nothing to flash, it failed.
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I was using flashing, and as my edit has said, it seems the option to unlock the bootloader was only enabled after version 160.
KohGeek said:
I was using flashing, and as my edit has said, it seems the option to unlock the bootloader was only enabled after version 160.
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That's okay, but the output you got wasn't appropriate for that command. If the unlock support isn't allowed it will say "flashing unlock is not allowed". Or in case the bootloader isn't including that command at all, it will say "Unknown command".
I might be wrong too, but your output isn't something i've seen on any of the phones i've owned, whether unlockable or non-unlockable. That output is what I usually get when the command is not proper, or the drivers aren't properly installed or the fastboot device isn't properly responding. Rebooting to bootloader should usually fix it. At least it does on other Nokia and Sharp phones.
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That's okay, but the output you got wasn't appropriate for that command. If the unlock support isn't allowed it will say "flashing unlock is not allowed". Or in case the bootloader isn't including that command at all, it will say "Unknown command".
I might be wrong too, but your output isn't something i've seen on any of the phones i've owned, whether unlockable or non-unlockable. That output is what I usually get when the command is not proper, or the drivers aren't properly installed or the fastboot device isn't properly responding. Rebooting to bootloader should usually fix it. At least it does on other Nokia and Sharp phones.
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I was curious too, it kicked me off the bootloader screen when I was doing that on version 060, but it seems all is well now
https://nokiamob.net/2019/11/02/off...nlock-the-nokia-7-2-and-nokia-6-2-bootloader/
I unlocked bootloader now how to root this phone they didn't released kernel source for preparing twrp should i root the phone with magisk patched boot.img??
Coolboy996 said:
I unlocked bootloader now how to root this phone they didn't released kernel source for preparing twrp should i root the phone with magisk patched boot.img??
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You can use TWRP or patched image to root the 7.2
Can confirm that it is still unlockable. Got 2 of them today from Argos in the UK (Scotland). They are on 00WW_1_130 with security batch from 2019/08/05.
Only thing I had to do was enable internet and reboot to get the option to stop being greyed out.
Just got mine today and it forced a system update upon activation. I was unable to unlock the bootloader.
allc0re said:
Just got mine today and it forced a system update upon activation. I was unable to unlock the bootloader.
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Are you sure? Has Horrendously Menacing Dicks actually started blocking people having reasonable control of their 7.2 devices after letting them have it for so long?
allc0re said:
Just got mine today and it forced a system update upon activation. I was unable to unlock the bootloader.
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Yep. They blocked the ability with the most recent December MR.
singhnsk said:
Yep. They blocked the ability with the most recent December MR.
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Ah that sucks. Did you try connecting to the internet and rebooting? That enabled the option to enable OEM Unlocking in developer settings for me.
CGarz said:
Ah that sucks. Did you try connecting to the internet and rebooting? That enabled the option to enable OEM Unlocking in developer settings for me.
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I was able to turn on OEM Unlocking in Developer Options, but running the command in fastboot failed.
That really sucks. Now no devs will buy it =(.
allc0re said:
I was able to turn on OEM Unlocking in Developer Options, but running the command in fastboot failed.
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I know they planned to lock it down ; however were you using the most recent fastboot (platform-tools). I know I had issues with not having most current versions.
bkttk2 said:
I know they planned to lock it down ; however were you using the most recent fastboot (platform-tools). I know I had issues with not having most current versions.
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I also can not unlock the bootloader after update security 05/12/2019...MB no longer unlockable bootloader any more.
Lamtanloc512 said:
I also can not unlock the bootloader after update security 05/12/2019...MB no longer unlockable bootloader any more.
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Think we may be out of luck then, but one last suggestion. I noticed when reading through the thread on user indicated they were using "flash" instead of "flashing" when trying to unlock the bootloader.
I know I personally did the same thing at first. Did anyone confirm that "flashing" was used?
I know the older methods used flash. Just asking.
I have an alcatel 1b which I am trying to install Magisk and TWRP on (any decent guides on that would be appreciated).
I'm told I first need to unlock the bootloader.
I am on a mac so I have installed ADB via homebrew
If I run
Code:
adb devices
, the device shows up.
I then run
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
and the device boots up into a screen which says "fastboot mode" at the top
I then try
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
and get
Code:
FAILED (remote: 'unknown command')
fastboot: error: Command failed
I tried
Code:
fastboot flashing unlock
and
Code:
fastboot oem unlock-go
and
Code:
fastboot oem get_unlock_code
and get the same response.
I also tried
Code:
ADB fastboot flashing unlock
and got
Code:
ADB: unknown command fastboot
If I enter recovery mode and then select "enter fastboot" I get a different screen with big red text saying "fastbootd" at the top.
If I then try
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
I get
Code:
FAILED (remote: 'Command not supported in default implementation')
fastboot: error: Command failed
Anybody know what I'm doing wrong/what I can do to get past this?
Same issue here!?
same here its because the bootloader is not unlocked and queries all say it is we need a backup or pull of someones boot.img to make a magisk boot img for our particular phone (seoul tct alcatel 5002s 1b) greatly appreciated if i could get a copy of that
To get Fastboot working try to use Alcatel's USB Driver
Download Alcatel USB Driver for Windows (Latest Driver)
Download the latest and original Alcatel USB Driver to connect any Alcatel Smartphone and Tablets to the Windows Computer quickly.
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I'm also having the exact same issue. Anyone have a solution yet?
jokey carrot said:
I'm also having the exact same issue. Anyone have a solution yet?
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Try fastboot flashing unlock-critical, I'm sceptical of it'll work
this is a goid phone to remove bloatware ob and use it for simple things, like an MP3 player. can someone pull the boot.img or show me where i can learn how to do it myself? and how would i patch it with Magisk?
i may just be a newbie, but doesnt putting the device in download mode let you flash anything? could i be able to flash majisk and obtain root while in download mode? or flash TWRP?
I am hoping to unlock the bootloader and use any customer recovery like TWRP or orangefox. Also Alcatel 1b 5002s (Canada) firmware would greatly appreciate if some one can help?
Its not yet possible to unlock the bootloader. For the past year i worked hard to figure this phone out. All of that lead to this
new link down below, the original file had alcatel protection not removed causing imei loss
that file contains firmware, flash tools and has intstructions on how to restore a lost imei.
Hope it helps you. You can also try to look at the bootloader file and try to unlock the phone.
If you need anything more feel free to dirrect message
KashiNEC said:
Its not yet possible to unlock the bootloader. For the past year i worked hard to figure this phone out. All of that lead to this
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that file contains firmware, flash tools and has intstructions on how to restore a lost imei.
Hope it helps you. You can also try to look at the bootloader file and try to unlock the phone.
If you need anything more feel free to dirrect message
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Where is the firehose loader.bin file located?
I made an error zipping the file. New link here
It is in description
*firehose included*
I have noticed that in other devices they manage to unlock the bootloader through the EDL mode, who removes and needs to perform Test Point or needs more than that, for example a special EDL cable may be necessary, this morning I was trying to backup my Stock ROM with the Inferno Unitool, the funny thing is that it recognized the port but I don't know, it seemed that something else was missing, in the end I ended up flashing the @KashiNEC ROM with the guide of your audit. I'm still interested in installing GSI to at least get an upgrade to A12, I won't give up in the meantime.
Alain+ said:
I have noticed that in other devices they manage to unlock the bootloader through the EDL mode, who removes and needs to perform Test Point or needs more than that, for example a special EDL cable may be necessary, this morning I was trying to backup my Stock ROM with the Inferno Unitool, the funny thing is that it recognized the port but I don't know, it seemed that something else was missing, in the end I ended up flashing the @KashiNEC ROM with the guide of your audit. I'm still interested in installing GSI to at least get an upgrade to A12, I won't give up in the meantime.
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For now its is not possible to unlock. Alcatel/TCL have clearly thought of someone dumping the system and have taken measures. boot partition doesnt contain the usual "unlock" stuff and bootloader seems to be modified and needs to be signed for the phone to accept it. The only thing you can do is upgrade to the newer russian version of the firmware by changing traceability.bin. But theres a little bit of hope. The bootloader makes a few references to a "secret key" and that it needs to be updated. If we can somehow get the secret key, we can unlock
This device is full of secrets everywhere, it obviously looks like a safe.
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There were days when I knew there was an engineer mode, however I didn't know how to access that corner, until with the utility shown in the image, I also got the code: *#*#825364 #*#* although not much can be done with this...
Alain+ said:
This device is full of secrets everywhere, it obviously looks like a safe.
View attachment 5685055
There were days when I knew there was an engineer mode, however I didn't know how to access that corner, until with the utility shown in the image, I also got the code: *#*#825364 #*#* although not much can be done with this...
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Interesting discovery. I think i got how to unlock bootloader now. There is a hidden app on this device called TCL TOKEN. It enables you to unlock bootloader, but requires a valid connection. I couldnt get it to connect
KashiNEC said:
Interesting discovery. I think i got how to unlock bootloader now. There is a hidden app on this device called TCL TOKEN. It enables you to unlock bootloader, but requires a valid connection. I couldnt get it to connect
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I'm in the same situation. It seems that something else is missing or that service is disabled.
For a moment I thought it was my connection or that I was doing something wrong.
hi , i am not sure where i need to post this , so please move it to a different location if needed .
i purchased a brand new Poco C40 , i downloaded the Mi (flash) unlock tool to unlock it .
however when using mi unlock tools , it does not recognize the phone on fastboot and therefor the unlock button cant be selected .
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"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
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i do think its a driver issue , on linux it does recognize fastboot without an issue .
however running "fastboot devices"on cmd (windows), returns nothing .
is there a way to unlock it with linux or cmd ?
update
ok so i did installed found a driver that seems to work .
but still no luck with mi unlock tool .. , it still does not recognize the phone.
even though fastboot.exe do see it on windows
runing miu 13
i also tried a different tool called XMT2 which recognize the phone (and thanks to it i took the driver from)
however i am receiving an error with it .
help would be nice.
thanks
the name of the phone is "frosty"
doesitburn said:
hi , i am not sure where i need to post this , so please move it to a different location if needed .
i purchased a brand new Poco C40 , i downloaded the Mi (flash) unlock tool to unlock it .
however when using mi unlock tools , it does not recognize the phone on fastboot and therefor the unlock button cant be selected .
i do think its a driver issue , on linux it does recognize fastboot without an issue .
however running "fastboot devices"on cmd (windows), returns nothing .
the name of the phone is "frosty"
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Wouldn't the code name be frost https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/miui/frost/
Unlock
https://c.mi.com/thread-1857937-1-1.html
https://en.miui.com/unlock/index.html
The phone must be in fastboot mode
EDIT:There is already little or no development for Mediatek soc then with a CHIPSET JLQ JR510.so unlock bootloader for what?
NOSS8 said:
Wouldn't the code name be frost https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/miui/frost/
Unlock
https://c.mi.com/thread-1857937-1-1.html
https://en.miui.com/unlock/index.html
The phone must be in fastboot mode
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EDIT:There is already little or no development for Mediatek soc then with a CHIPSET JLQ JR510.so unlock bootloader for what?
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the phone was in fastboot mode all the time ..
yes this is frost .
and i am on mui 13
ok so i fugred it out .
it was none of that , they changed the fastboot.exe the latest version for some reason
to fastboot_one.exe
therefor the mi unlock tool could not find the fastboot.exe to unlock it :s
bruh , so stupid ..
anyhow , now i am having a different error .
its reaching to 99% , then this error comes .
doesitburn said:
the phone was in fastboot mode all the time ..
yes this is frost .
and i am on mui 13
ok so i fugred it out .
it was none of that , they changed the fastboot.exe the latest version for some reason
to fastboot_one.exe
therefor the mi unlock tool could not find the fastboot.exe to unlock it :s
bruh , so stupid ..
anyhow , now i am having a different error .
its reaching to 99% , then this error comes .
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Check here that everything is correct
Google search :
xiaomi account
and
https://us.i.mi.com/
NOSS8 said:
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?
for what ?
for rooting , unless there is another way to root with out bootloader unlocked .
doesitburn said:
?
for what ?
for rooting , unless there is another way to root with out bootloader unlocked .
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With a CHIPSET JLQ JR510 not sure that is possible for the moment.
NOSS8 said:
With a CHIPSET JLQ JR510 not sure that is possible for the moment.
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bruh i've purchased that phone specially for that :s
doesitburn said:
bruh i've purchased that phone specially for that :s
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bad choice worse than Mediatek
NOSS8 said:
bad choice worse than Mediatek
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well bummer , i'd like to unlock the bootloader first
do you know how to solve the request parameter error ?
doesitburn said:
well bummer , i'd like to unlock the bootloader first
do you know how to solve the request parameter error ?
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it's very simple Mi unlock works only with Qualcomm and Mediatek socs.
NOSS8 said:
it's very simple Mi unlock works only with Qualcomm and Mediatek socs.
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well if this is the case , i am totaly screwed . :S
Hello! Tell me how to unlock the bootloader on POCO C40 RGFRUXM
Qualcomm
Processor JLQ JR510
Zolotoy said:
Hello! Tell me how to unlock the bootloader on POCO C40 RGFRUXM
Qualcomm
Processor JLQ JR510
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Same phone, same problem, everything is there.
NOSS8 said:
Same phone, same problem, everything is there.
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It's a pity(((
It turns out then that POCO C40 is not the first to use the JR510, having been preceded by the TW104, produced by the equally unknown American Treswave. But apart from that, even through reverse engineering maneuvers that would have revealed the presence of connectivity made in Qualcomm, the impression is that this JR510 is nothing but a white label version of the Snapdragon 662 , with whom it shares a large part of the specifications. For those familiar with it, the term "white label" refers to products made so that other companies can rebrand them.
Even on the POCO site, nothing about this phone.
https://c.po.co/global/
just fyi, you can even install gsi roms. android 11 and 12 roms are fine. it's an old thread but just in case, if you still have the phone and see a notification...
zenfone selfie said:
just fyi, you can even install gsi roms. android 11 and 12 roms are fine. it's an old thread but just in case, if you still have the phone and see a notification...
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Just fyi,with a locked bootloader, impossible
NOSS8 said:
Just fyi,with a locked bootloader, impossible
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and i'm currently on pe+ 12.1 it's all working. tho 13 roms have a problem with the camera. official xiaomi bootloader unlock works fine. i don't know if it wasn't in the past. but i was able to unlock and install gsi roms.