I have dug myself into a hole when trying to rebrand a Huawei Mate 9
I appear to have unlocked and rooted it but the FRP is locked. This means the OEM unlocking is greyed out and the phone will not accept fastboot oem commands (failed: command not allowed). I cannot therefore load TWRP recovery nor can I recover to factory settings.
I do have an FRP unlock code but this only works if the boot loader is not unlocked and of course I cannot relock it if the phone will not take fastboot commands.
This greying out of the OEM unlocking seems a common problem on the Huawei.
DC-Ulocker which seemed to offer a solution explicitly says it does not work in Android 8 which I have installed
Can anyone advise how to resolve this from this situation?
I was facing same. I used chimera mobile utility tool on my p10 plus. Do some research and try. Its paid but worth and cheap than dc and funky huawei and yes I was on android 8 oreo
Had the same issue on Oreo, I did a recovery via e-recovery and that fixed it.
gacorner said:
I have dug myself into a hole when trying to rebrand a Huawei Mate 9
I appear to have unlocked and rooted it but the FRP is locked. This means the OEM unlocking is greyed out and the phone will not accept fastboot oem commands (failed: command not allowed). I cannot therefore load TWRP recovery nor can I recover to factory settings.
I do have an FRP unlock code but this only works if the boot loader is not unlocked and of course I cannot relock it if the phone will not take fastboot commands.
This greying out of the OEM unlocking seems a common problem on the Huawei.
DC-Ulocker which seemed to offer a solution explicitly says it does not work in Android 8 which I have installed
Can anyone advise how to resolve this from this situation?
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In Developer Options, try hitting the "Restore defaults" button at the bottom (Can't remember if it exists on Oreo, but does on Pie and that fixed grey out for me)
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How to safely unlock the bootloader P9 ? Please for detailed instructions. Thanks.
I think people used DC unlocker..
So has anyone tried to relock the bootloader? It would be nice to know if there is a method to relock that can't be detected, so our warranty says intact. I've read that dc unlocker can do that but I've never seen confirmation.
clouds5 said:
So has anyone tried to relock the bootloader? It would be nice to know if there is a method to relock that can't be detected, so our warranty says intact. I've read that dc unlocker can do that but I've never seen confirmation.
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I've just checked too on dc unlocker site and P9 results like the last added supported model with this features:
- direct unlock
- read bootloader code
- read unlock codes
- unlock FRP
So I just unlocked my Bootloader successfully with the DC unlocker tool and wanted to share the process with you guys. If you live in Europe and tried to get your unlock code directly from Huawei you may have run into some problems but this method works. My P9 is a EVA-L09 (europe single sim version).
Do this at your own risk.
You need this tool: https://www.dc-unlocker.com/ I did it with the most recent version as of now (V1.00.1290) which is the first that supports the P9.
Basically follow the instructions in the tool to get your device connected, it's straightforward. Then you need to make an account and _buy_ credits to read your unlock code. You need 4 credits so it will cost you 4 euro. This sucks, but it's no scam or anything. It works (as I just did it).
Just log in through the tool with the data provided after making an account and go to Unlocking -->"read bootloader code". Push the button and after a few secs your code appears. WRITE IT DOWN AND/OR COPY IT TO A .txt or something
[e] important: before you unlock/relock your phone or flash a custom recovery make sure that you go to developer settings and tick "enable OEM unlock". Missing this could lead to brick in certain situations, for more info read this article and do additional research.
Once you have the code you can start the unlocking process. This is the same for people that got their unlock code through other methods.
-Disconnect and power off your P9.
-Push volume down and connect it to your Computer, when the screen turns on you are in fastboot mode.
-Open any ADB/Fastboot tool (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790 <- i used this) and write:
"fastboot devices"
your device should be detected. Then write:
"fastboot oem unlock XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX" )X being the unlock code you got from DC unlocker)
It gives you a warning about warranty etc you have to comply and your bootloader is unlocked. As it warns you on the screen this will do a factory reset.
If you ever want to relock the bootloader put your phone in fastboot mode and type
"fastboot oem relock XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX" the bootloader will be relocked but as far as we know it's detectable that it was unlocked before.
Hope this helps, cheers
clouds5 said:
So I just unlocked my Bootloader successfully with the DC unlocker tool and wanted to share the process with you guys. If you live in Europe and tried to get your unlock code directly from Huawei you may have run into some problems but this method works. My P9 is a EVA-L09 (europe single sim version).
You need this tool: https://www.dc-unlocker.com/ I did it with the most recent version as of now (V1.00.1290) which is the first that supports the P9.
Basically follow the instructions in the tool to get your device connected, it's straightforward. Then you need to make an account and _buy_ credits to read your unlock code. You need 4 credits so it will cost you 4 euro. This sucks, but it's no scam or anything. It works (as I just did it).
Just log in through the tool with the data provided after making an account and go to Unlocking -->"read bootloader code". Push the button and after a few secs your code appears. WRITE IT DOWN AND/OR COPY IT TO A .txt or something
Once you have the code you can start the unlocking process. This is the same for people that got their unlock code through other methods.
-Disconnect and power off your P9.
-Push volume down and connect it to your Computer, when the screen turns on you are in fastboot mode.
-Open any ADB/Fastboot tool (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790 <- i used this) and write:
"fastboot devices"
your device should be detected. Then write:
"fastboot oem unlock XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX" )X being the unlock code you got from DC unlocker)
It gives you a warning about warranty etc you have to comply and your bootloader is unlocked. As it warns you on the screen this will do a factory reset.
If you ever want to relock the bootloader put your phone in fastboot mode and type
"fastboot oem relock XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX" the bootloader will be relocked but as far as we know it's detectable that it was unlocked before.
Hope this helps, cheers
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Great to hear that I works!
Are you planning to flash twrp and root it?
Sent from my Nexus 5X
220volt said:
Great to hear that I works!
Are you planning to flash twrp and root it?
Sent from my Nexus 5X
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Already rooted it with the guide from the root thread here. Was quick and worked great.
clouds5 said:
So I just unlocked my Bootloader successfully with the DC unlocker tool and wanted to share the process with you guys. If you live in Europe and tried to get your unlock code directly from Huawei you may have run into some problems but this method works. My P9 is a EVA-L09 (europe single sim version).
You need this tool: https://www.dc-unlocker.com/ I did it with the most recent version as of now (V1.00.1290) which is the first that supports the P9.
Basically follow the instructions in the tool to get your device connected, it's straightforward. Then you need to make an account and _buy_ credits to read your unlock code. You need 4 credits so it will cost you 4 euro. This sucks, but it's no scam or anything. It works (as I just did it).
Just log in through the tool with the data provided after making an account and go to Unlocking -->"read bootloader code". Push the button and after a few secs your code appears. WRITE IT DOWN AND/OR COPY IT TO A .txt or something
Once you have the code you can start the unlocking process. This is the same for people that got their unlock code through other methods.
-Disconnect and power off your P9.
-Push volume down and connect it to your Computer, when the screen turns on you are in fastboot mode.
-Open any ADB/Fastboot tool (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790 <- i used this) and write:
"fastboot devices"
your device should be detected. Then write:
"fastboot oem unlock XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX" )X being the unlock code you got from DC unlocker)
It gives you a warning about warranty etc you have to comply and your bootloader is unlocked. As it warns you on the screen this will do a factory reset.
If you ever want to relock the bootloader put your phone in fastboot mode and type
"fastboot oem relock XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX" the bootloader will be relocked but as far as we know it's detectable that it was unlocked before.
Hope this helps, cheers
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Thanks! I just unlocked my bootloader. It didn't work at first but this was because I had forgotten to enable OEM unlock in the settings: https://www.dc-unlocker.com/enable-oem-unlock
What are the benefits of unlocking the bootloader and are there any negatives?
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Milamber said:
What are the benefits of unlocking the bootloader and are there any negatives?
Sent from my EVA-AL00 using Tapatalk
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The phone could become less secure, however after unlocking you should be able to install a modified recovery (twrp)
Do you still get automatic updates through the phone with an unlocked boot loader? I'm keen to put an English rom on my Chinese P9
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I've tried to unlock my P9 using the DC-Unlocker method but it's just saying "FAILED (remote: password wrong)"
Any ideas?
DreamHazard said:
I've tried to unlock my P9 using the DC-Unlocker method but it's just saying "FAILED (remote: password wrong)"
Any ideas?
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Do you get that in the DC unlocker or when you actually type the unlock command in fastboot? DC unlocker is just for reading the bootloader code not the actual unlocking. If that makes sense.
Also don't forget to "enable OEM unlock" in the dev settings.
clouds5 said:
Do you get that in the DC unlocker or when you actually type the unlock command in fastboot? DC unlocker is just for reading the bootloader code not the actual unlocking. If that makes sense.
Also don't forget to "enable OEM unlock" in the dev settings.
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I got the codes from DC unlocker, it's the response from fastboot oem unlock <code>. DC unlocker gave me four codes, I tried all of them. OEM Unlock is enabled in settings.
I have read elsewhere that the O2 handsets are bootloader locked, but mine came from the carphone warehouse, who usually send out carrier-free handsets (thus not O2 specific). Unfortunately I don't have a microsim from another network to test this, though there doesn't seem to be any O2 branding or apps.
EDIT: I've discovered the problem, I clicked "Read unlock codes" rather than "Read bootloader code" so the codes were obviously incorrect.
So even if we use dc unlocker to unlock our bootloader they can detect it???
Veretic said:
So even if we use dc unlocker to unlock our bootloader they can detect it???
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DC unlocker doesn't actually unlock the bootloader, it's just an alternate way to get your specific unlock code. The actual unlocking is done with a command line.
clouds5 said:
DC unlocker doesn't actually unlock the bootloader, it's just an alternate way to get your specific unlock code. The actual unlocking is done with a command line.
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I know it doesn't unlock it and only provides an unlock code but on other huawei phones it can relock the bootloader and leave the status locked instead of relocked.
Veretic said:
I know it doesn't unlock it and only provides an unlock code but on other huawei phones it can relock the bootloader and leave the status locked instead of relocked.
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I've searched for that myself and found a post where someone said DC unlocker can relock the bootloader leaving the status "locked" instead of "relocked". But no confirmation if that is detectable or not and it was from a different device, so no guarantees it will work for the P9... So I guess we don't have a definitive answer how this affects your warranty and it may very well depend on the country you live in, as it usually does with warranty issues.
The official Huawei page states the following (link):
"Huawei will record your unlock request information; for software and hardware failures arising as a result of unlocking the bootloader, Huawei repair centers can provide repair services charged at the standard rate for repair work outside the scope of the warranty."
The way I interpret this it means that you only lose warranty if the damage is directly related to something you did by having the bootloader unlocked. If you have an unlocked bootloader and the camera module dies within the warranty period you should be fine unless they can prove that it died because of something you flashed through the unlocked bootloader. But as I said I think this is handled case by case and depends on your local warranty law.
I have an o2 P( bought in o2 store, used DC unlocker after some faffing with installing hisuite before DC unlocker would recognise my phone.
Got the unlock code unlocked bootloader, and restored 'most' of my data via the hisuite backup feature
I'm not doing anything else with it until I have all relevant files to recover from a sketchy flash or whatnot
clouds5 said:
So I just unlocked my Bootloader successfully with the DC unlocker tool and wanted to share the process with you guys. If you live in Europe and tried to get your unlock code directly from Huawei you may have run into some problems but this method works. My P9 is a EVA-L09 (europe single sim version).
Do this at your own risk.
You need this tool: https://www.dc-unlocker.com/ I did it with the most recent version as of now (V1.00.1290) which is the first that supports the P9.
Basically follow the instructions in the tool to get your device connected, it's straightforward. Then you need to make an account and _buy_ credits to read your unlock code. You need 4 credits so it will cost you 4 euro. This sucks, but it's no scam or anything. It works (as I just did it).
Just log in through the tool with the data provided after making an account and go to Unlocking -->"read bootloader code". Push the button and after a few secs your code appears. WRITE IT DOWN AND/OR COPY IT TO A .txt or something
[e] important: before you unlock/relock your phone or flash a custom recovery make sure that you go to developer settings and tick "enable OEM unlock". Missing this could lead to brick in certain situations, for more info read this article and do additional research.
Once you have the code you can start the unlocking process. This is the same for people that got their unlock code through other methods.
-Disconnect and power off your P9.
-Push volume down and connect it to your Computer, when the screen turns on you are in fastboot mode.
-Open any ADB/Fastboot tool (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790 <- i used this) and write:
"fastboot devices"
your device should be detected. Then write:
"fastboot oem unlock XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX" )X being the unlock code you got from DC unlocker)
It gives you a warning about warranty etc you have to comply and your bootloader is unlocked. As it warns you on the screen this will do a factory reset.
If you ever want to relock the bootloader put your phone in fastboot mode and type
"fastboot oem relock XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX" the bootloader will be relocked but as far as we know it's detectable that it was unlocked before.
Hope this helps, cheers
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I think this might be redundant, yesterday I contacted Huawei through their customer support form on their international page with my IMEI and S/No, and about 10hrs later got my bootloader unlock code with all the usual warnings about the warranty. I'm currently at work so I can't yet confirm if the code works or not but will update this post in a few hrs when I get home.
I was genuinely surprised that the person who contacted me via email was actually a finnish customer service agent, not some google translate-bot or anything.
My device is EVA-L09 and I live in Finland.
I have read some articles here and there like this one for example http://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-8/general/guide-how-to-unlock-frp-free-t3388810 it advices to enable oem unlock to get rid of frp lock, but after many trials I can say unfortunately there is no relation between oem unlock option and the frp lock http://gadgetguideonline.com/androi...ollipop-5-1-when-you-do-a-factory-data-reset/
The problem is I don't know the solution so I hoped some of the developers out there can help us because it is really hard to find info for the huawei smartphones online.
I have an L-29c185 I was able to unlock the bootloader and root the phone on emui 4.0 and I installed kangvip slim and used it until update b353 (13-7) then I flashed the original firmware L-29c185b320 zip file in twrp and flashed it again using dload method until the logo of "Your device has been unlocked and can't be trusted" has disappeared.The problem is that I can not unlock the bootloader again, frp is always locked although I entered the same google account with the same password nothing had changed .
The phone is working good I only want to root it, I removed the google account and factory reset the phone many times with no help the frp is always locked.
Did you find a solution? I have exactly the same problem.
Search for no fuss and give it a try
I'm trying to unlock my bootloader to root the phone. I can enable OEM Unlocking in the dev options. Then, once I connect the phone in fastboot mode and enter the unlocking command, I get the not allowed message. When I reboot the phone, the OEM Unlocking option is now disabled and greyed out.
I've factory reset at least three times, as well as updating to 8.1.
Edit: I tried every which way to unlock it. I tried a factory reset with a SIM. I tried doing the reset in recovery mode. I tried running the cmd prompt as administrator. I tried restarting after the factory reset. About the only thing I didn't try is a different cable since I have no adapters yet, but that shouldn't matter since it's correctly receiving the commands.
I contacted Google and am RMA'ing this phone and have ordered a new one. Hopefully the new one works.
2nd edit: The new phone works. Bootloader unlocked on the first try and am now rooted. One thing I noticed with the first phone is that the bootloader unlock permission toggle was set to on whenever I wiped or rebooted.
If you are having this problem, the only solution is to RMA for a new phone.
Do you use "fastboot flashing unlock_bootloader"? Do you have actual platform-tools?
# fastboot --version
fastboot version 27.0.0-4455170
depii said:
Do you use "fastboot flashing unlock_bootloader"? Do you have actual platform-tools?
# fastboot --version
fastboot version 27.0.0-4455170
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Once it boots into fastboot, I enter "fastboot flashing unlock"
I have that same version of fastboot.
Is "Device State" locked or unlocked on bootloader screen? In Developer Options > OEM Unlocking for me is a second line with text: "bootloader already unlocked". What is yours?
Edit: Did you enable OEM Unlocking before fastboot flashing unlock?
depii said:
Is "Device State" locked or unlocked on bootloader screen? In Developer Options > OEM Unlocking for me is a second line with text: "bootloader already unlocked". What is yours?
Edit: Did you enable OEM Unlocking before fastboot flashing unlock?
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Device state is locked
There's nothing under OEM unlocking saying that the bootloader is already unlocked.
Yes, I have enabled unlocking before booting into fastboot. I've done it five times now.
What's odd is if I use the unlock_critical command, I get "FAILED (remote: Device already : unlocked!)"
geicogecko said:
I'm trying to unlock my bootloader to root the phone. I can enable OEM Unlocking in the dev options. Then, once I connect the phone in fastboot mode and enter the unlocking command, I get the not allowed message. When I reboot the phone, the OEM Unlocking option is now disabled and greyed out.
I've factory reset at least three times, as well as updating to 8.1.
Edit: I tried every which way to unlock it. I tried a factory reset with a SIM. I tried doing the reset in recovery mode. I tried running the cmd prompt as administrator. I tried restarting after the factory reset. About the only thing I didn't try is a different cable since I have no adapters yet, but that shouldn't matter since it's correctly receiving the commands.
I contacted Google and am RMA'ing this phone and have ordered a new one. Hopefully the new one works.
2nd edit: The new phone works. Bootloader unlocked on the first try and am now rooted. One thing I noticed with the first phone is that the bootloader unlock permission toggle was set to on whenever I wiped or rebooted.
If you are having this problem, the only solution is to RMA for a new phone.
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Facing the same issue in INDIA. Are you sure RMA is the only option ? I was hoping for Jan 2018 Security patch ! Worth to wait or RMA ?
rohanhole said:
Facing the same issue in INDIA. Are you sure RMA is the only option ? I was hoping for Jan 2018 Security patch ! Worth to wait or RMA ?
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Nothing I did fixed the problem. You can keep fighting with it and hope it eventually works, and possibly end up with a permanently locked bootloader.
geicogecko said:
Nothing I did fixed the problem. You can keep fighting with it and hope it eventually works, and possibly end up with a permanently locked bootloader.
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Could you tell me 2nd RMA'd device which one you able to unlock was on 8.0 or did you update OTA and then unlocked ?
rohanhole said:
Could you tell me 2nd RMA'd device which one you able to unlock was on 8.0 or did you update OTA and then unlocked ?
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Hello All ,
I have succefully unlocked the bootloader with following command !!!!!! Pixel 2 128 GB
C:\platform-tools>fastboot flashing lock_critical
...
OKAY [ 9.054s]
finished. total time: 9.056s
I dont know but after reading latest post on XDA and other Android related tech sites ,
I performed the above command and it worked for me ! I was about to RMA but this is what i wanted ! so no need to RMA now.
Again not to confuse with VERIZON variant , as my device was Google store unlocked In INDIA ! Strange but worked.
rohanhole said:
Could you tell me 2nd RMA'd device which one you able to unlock was on 8.0 or did you update OTA and then unlocked ?
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I first updated to 8.1 OTA, then unlocked.
rohanhole said:
Hello All ,
I have succefully unlocked the bootloader with following command !!!!!! Pixel 2 128 GB
C:\platform-tools>fastboot flashing lock_critical
...
OKAY [ 9.054s]
finished. total time: 9.056s
I dont know but after reading latest post on XDA and other Android related tech sites ,
I performed the above command and it worked for me ! I was about to RMA but this is what i wanted ! so no need to RMA now.
Again not to confuse with VERIZON variant , as my device was Google store unlocked In INDIA ! Strange but worked.
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That command locks the bootloader, not unlocks. The unlock command is "fastboot flashing unlock". Critical is only needed for the Pixel 2 XL.
geicogecko said:
I first updated to 8.1 OTA, then unlocked.
That command locks the bootloader, not unlocks. The unlock command is "fastboot flashing unlock". Critical is only needed for the Pixel 2 XL.
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Read the other threads or check the xda news portal. This command actually unlocks the pixel 2 not XL variant.
geicogecko said:
I first updated to 8.1 OTA, then unlocked.
That command locks the bootloader, not unlocks. The unlock command is "fastboot flashing unlock". Critical is only needed for the Pixel 2 XL.
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I really don't have any clue why it worked ! After reading latest post I executed the above command in leap of faith and it really worked ! Finally unlocked bootloader on pixel 2 128 Gb. But its strange as I don't have Verizon model , as I purchased the device from official google store in India ( flipkart.com )
Here is the XDA post : https://www.xda-developers.com/verizon-google-pixel-2-bootloader-unlock/
geicogecko said:
I'm trying to unlock my bootloader to root the phone. I can enable OEM Unlocking in the dev options. Then, once I connect the phone in fastboot mode and enter the unlocking command, I get the not allowed message. When I reboot the phone, the OEM Unlocking option is now disabled and greyed out.
I've factory reset at least three times, as well as updating to 8.1.
Edit: I tried every which way to unlock it. I tried a factory reset with a SIM. I tried doing the reset in recovery mode. I tried running the cmd prompt as administrator. I tried restarting after the factory reset. About the only thing I didn't try is a different cable since I have no adapters yet, but that shouldn't matter since it's correctly receiving the commands.
I contacted Google and am RMA'ing this phone and have ordered a new one. Hopefully the new one works.
2nd edit: The new phone works. Bootloader unlocked on the first try and am now rooted. One thing I noticed with the first phone is that the bootloader unlock permission toggle was set to on whenever I wiped or rebooted.
If you are having this problem, the only solution is to RMA for a new phone.
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Currently trying to root my google pixel 2. The guy who sold me this phone said it was unlocked but I guess that was a LIE. When it arived, It had a verizon SIM card and the OEM unlockd button was grayed out. Surprisingly, this method actually managed to get the grayed out OEM unlock button to turn blue:
Here’s an easy method to bootloader unlock a Verizon Pixel or Pixel XL
There's now a simple method to unlock the bootloader of your Verizon-branded Google Pixel or Pixel XL. Give your phone new life!
www.androidauthority.com
However, after I ran "adb reboot bootloader" the command "fastboot oem unlock" still failed. And after the OS booted, the button was grayed out again.
1. What is actually going on here? Why does this method seem to work for some people?
2. Is there any way to get around this?
anon_lastname said:
Currently trying to root my google pixel 2. The guy who sold me this phone said it was unlocked but I guess that was a LIE. When it arived, It had a verizon SIM card and the OEM unlockd button was grayed out. Surprisingly, this method actually managed to get the grayed out OEM unlock button to turn blue:
Here’s an easy method to bootloader unlock a Verizon Pixel or Pixel XL
There's now a simple method to unlock the bootloader of your Verizon-branded Google Pixel or Pixel XL. Give your phone new life!
www.androidauthority.com
However, after I ran "adb reboot bootloader" the command "fastboot oem unlock" still failed. And after the OS booted, the button was grayed out again.
1. What is actually going on here? Why does this method seem to work for some people?
2. Is there any way to get around this?
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I just tried my AT&T SIM card in the phone and it worked... So the phone is not even carrier locked, but the bootloader is locked.
If you can reactivate the OEM unlock button try using 'fastboot flashing unlock' rather than the OEM unlock command. Mine wasn't carrier locked but fastboot flashing unlock unlocked my bootloader.
Had the same drama unlocking a pixel I had and fastboot flashing unlocked sorted the bootloader once I'd activated the OEM unlock button.
Junglism93 said:
If you can reactivate the OEM unlock button try using 'fastboot flashing unlock' rather than the OEM unlock command. Mine wasn't carrier locked but fastboot flashing unlock unlocked my bootloader.
Had the same drama unlocking a pixel I had and fastboot flashing unlocked sorted the bootloader once I'd activated the OEM unlock button.
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I tried that after using the exploit in the OP to get the unlock OEM button. Didn't work.
I'm pretty much done with this POS phone.
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I tried that after using the exploit in the OP to get the unlock OEM button. Didn't work.
I'm pretty much done with this POS phone.
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Fair enough mate, worth a try but definitely sounds like it's the end of the road for unlocking it sadly. Might be time to sell it on mad move on to something else.
So i received a american pixel 4 xl with a locked bootloader. imei starting with 35
i was able to unlock the bootloader here is the steps i took, note im in Australia.
Full OTA Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices | Google Play services | Google for Developers
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the firmware on the device was american,
i flashed my countrys firmware (australian) optus/telstra/vodaphone etc
use adb side load *firmware.zip*
factory reset , booted device on with australian sim,
and boom oem was available ,
(last step is to adb reboot bootloader,
and ./fastboot flashing unlock and you will see a message on pixel.
intially with the Original firmware on the device it would not unlock.. i tried factory reset
/ fastboot flashing unlock etc and it would not work...
anyhoo i have not seen anything on here suggested flashing another firmware origin so i thought this might help those with locked at&t / verison carriers, intially it was GREYED OUT AND SAID contact carrier or connect to the internet.
Hope this helps someone ! as all the forums ive swiped thru have said this is not do-able, lol turns out it is.
xorrgnlusrx said:
So i received a american pixel 4 xl with a locked bootloader. imei starting with 35
i was able to unlock the bootloader here is the steps i took, note im in Australia.
Full OTA Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices | Google Play services | Google for Developers
developers.google.com
the firmware on the device was american,
i flashed my countrys firmware (australian) optus/telstra/vodaphone etc
use adb side load *firmware.zip*
factory reset , booted device on with australian sim,
and boom oem was available ,
(last step is to adb reboot bootloader,
and ./fastboot flashing unlock and you will see a message on pixel.
intially with the Original firmware on the device it would not unlock.. i tried factory reset
/ fastboot flashing unlock etc and it would not work...
anyhoo i have not seen anything on here suggested flashing another firmware origin so i thought this might help those with locked at&t / verison carriers, intially it was GREYED OUT AND SAID contact carrier or connect to the internet.
Hope this helps someone ! as all the forums ive swiped thru have said this is not do-able, lol turns out it is.
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The firmware does not determine whether the bootloader is unlockable.
When the device connects to the Internet, it checks its IMEI against a whitelist on Google's servers. If it has been authorized for bootloader unlock, OEM Unlocking will become available.
If it doesn't, it's likely that you have a locked variant.
V0latyle said:
The firmware does not determine whether the bootloader is unlockable.
When the device connects to the Internet, it checks its IMEI against a whitelist on Google's servers. If it has been authorized for bootloader unlock, OEM Unlocking will become available.
If it doesn't, it's likely that you have a locked variant.
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What if it is already unlocked and I want to relock it? I flashed stock firmware, the bootloader is still unlocked but now I can't lock it again because the option is greyed out.
emko7 said:
What if it is already unlocked and I want to relock it? I flashed stock firmware, the bootloader is still unlocked but now I can't lock it again because the option is greyed out.
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The OEM Unlocking toggle does not lock or unlock the bootloader itself. It simply allows you to unlock the bootloader when enabled.
If you want to relock your bootloader, you do this via ADB while in bootloader mode: fastboot flashing lock
V0latyle said:
The OEM Unlocking toggle does not lock or unlock the bootloader itself. It simply allows you to unlock the bootloader when enabled.
If you want to relock your bootloader, you do this via ADB while in bootloader mode: fastboot flashing lock
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For some reason I couldn't get into fastboot mode, "adb reboot bootloader" would just restart my device. If I booted into recovery, the "reboot into bootloader" option would just start up the phone. But I eventually found out I can lock the bootloader in download mode