Unlock greyed out bootloader on PQ2A.190405.003 - Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers

Sorry, I'm an occasional Android user. Followed another guide from 2018 on how to unlock these phones bootloader's, but I guess the capability was lost after updates?
I just want a hack to bypass carrier detection for purposes of occasional hotspot use.

Which pixel? What carrier? What OS?

D3RP_ said:
Which pixel? What carrier? What OS?
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Pixel 2. Sorry if I didn't indicate that, this is the pixel 2 forum. I'm just running stock Android pie, the build number is in the thread title.
Cricket

If you got it from cricket I'm assuming you have a carrier locked bootloader variant... And if that's the case your window of opportunity has been closed off due to updates like you originally thought..
Sorry bud
Edit: forgot about "fastboot oem readcid” try that and see what it tells you. Unlocked bootloader ends in 1 iirc

cfclay said:
Pixel 2. Sorry if I didn't indicate that, this is the pixel 2 forum. I'm just running stock Android pie, the build number is in the thread title.
Cricket
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There's a reason I ask, PQ2A.190405.003 is for crosshatch [Pixel 3 XL, so double check you're actually on PQ2A.190405.003]. Moreover, most -if not all, american Pixels are locked down. We got lucky once at launch but after that it's either buy foreign or get an RMA. Sorry man.

vsn4 said:
If you got it from cricket I'm assuming you have a carrier locked bootloader variant... And if that's the case your window of opportunity has been closed off due to updates like you originally thought..
Sorry bud
Edit: forgot about "fastboot oem readcid” try that and see what it tells you. Unlocked bootloader ends in 1 iirc
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It's definitely not unlocked

I can't tell on my phone what the build number is that I put in on the topic line. But here it is.

cfclay said:
I can't tell on my phone what the build number is that I put in on the topic line. But here it is.
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I'm on the same build. It's the cid you gotta check. It should even say under your build prop I believe. Under oem unlocking. Should be a 1 or 0
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D3RP_ said:
There's a reason I ask, PQ2A.190405.003 is for crosshatch [Pixel 3 XL, so double check you're actually on PQ2A.190405.003]. Moreover, most -if not all, american Pixels are locked down. We got lucky once at launch but after that it's either buy foreign or get an RMA. Sorry man.
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Lol all 1,2, and 3 share the same build number bud ?

Lol all 1 said:
They're the same for the Pixel 3 and 3 XL
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[Official] New Miui developer ROM (6.12.8)

Stable is at version V8.0.11.0.MAHCNDI (MIUI8)
Developer is at 6.12.8.
See post http://en.miui.com/thread-432582-1-1.html for more details.
Links:
Chinese: http://www.miui.com/download-323.html
EU: http://en.miui.com/download-317.html
Hi.
I have seen the name of this version: xiaomi.eu_multi_MIMix_6.12.8_v8-6.0 in the Miui VN.
What difference with this rom: miui_MIMIX_6.12.8_7fe44b9fe3_6.0?
Who know please. Thanks
phuong said:
Hi.
I have seen the name of this version: xiaomi.eu_multi_MIMix_6.12.8_v8-6.0 in the Miui VN.
What difference with this rom: miui_MIMIX_6.12.8_7fe44b9fe3_6.0?
Who know please. Thanks
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Hi Phuong
EU rom is developer Rom, has removed some Chinese application and add google apps.
Hi @vuhien. Thanks
But I want to know the source except miui.vn. The meaning the officially source, because I just have one link, that is Miui.vn only.
Thanks
Is this developer rom nougat based? or is it still MM?
Goronok said:
Is this developer rom nougat based? or is it still MM?
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Still MM.
vuhien said:
Hi Phuong
EU rom is developer Rom, has removed some Chinese application and add google apps.
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Iam on MIUI-V8.0.11.0..MAHCNDI and fail to get the eu versions accepted by MIUI: "Can´t verify update".Any suggestions?
fredrikwe said:
Iam on MIUI-V8.0.11.0..MAHCNDI and fail to get the eu versions accepted by MIUI: "Can´t verify update".Any suggestions?
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Is your bootloader unlocked?
Did you sign into your Mi account on the phone?
Do you have Developer options turned on?
Yes to all three. I have got around the major problem of language by going all Google & Nova.
It started by my effort to tweek the system launcher to accept more rows & columns. This led to a home page instability, that finally forced me to flash a few of the key partitions by fastboot and then get an early rom version. I must have picked a ch-only.....
Has anyone installed 6.12.8? Is it not Nougat based??
Says Android 7 here: http://en.miui.com/thread-432582-1-1.html
saurabhsun said:
Has anyone installed 6.12.8? Is it not Nougat based??
Says Android 7 here: http://en.miui.com/thread-432582-1-1.html
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You're misunderstanding since Nougat is only for Mi5
(Mi 5 on Android 7.0 Released)
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Only Mi5 got Nougat...
All Mi Mix ROM are MM
RMXO said:
You're misunderstanding since Nougat is only for Mi5
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Ok so is there any changelog just for Mix?
And is it any better to go to Dev rom instead of Stable? I was planning to..
saurabhsun said:
Ok so is there any changelog just for Mix?
And is it any better to go to Dev rom instead of Stable? I was planning to..
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My suggestion is to try both and see which one works for you since ROM experience can be different and we all have different expectations.
you don't have to have an unlocked bootloader to do this, right? I am on the Stable version and would like to install this...and I am looking at the instructions on the MIUI forums, and it says nothing about "unlocked bootloader' as a requirement...just wanna make sure that is right, before I flash.
thanks!
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you don't have to have an unlocked bootloader to do this, right? I am on the Stable version and would like to install this...and I am looking at the instructions on the MIUI forums, and it says nothing about "unlocked bootloader' as a requirement...just wanna make sure that is right, before I flash.
thanks!
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The first step says to go from Stable to Dev unlock it : http://en.miui.com/a-234.html (2 days and I am still waiting for my unlock)
I wonder if there is any way to go on the Dev rom and un-unlock (relock?) the bootloader to not have problems with Snapchat/Bank apps?!
saurabhsun said:
The first step says to go from Stable to Dev unlock it : http://en.miui.com/a-234.html (2 days and I am still waiting for my unlock)
I wonder if there is any way to go on the Dev rom and un-unlock (relock?) the bootloader to not have problems with Snapchat/Bank apps?!
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wow, I didn't see that part..either way, I have applied to unlock my bootloader. Was hoping it would only take a short amount of time, it has been about an hour now....haha
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saurabhsun said:
The first step says to go from Stable to Dev unlock it : http://en.miui.com/a-234.html (2 days and I am still waiting for my unlock)
I wonder if there is any way to go on the Dev rom and un-unlock (relock?) the bootloader to not have problems with Snapchat/Bank apps?!
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hmm, so I just got 8.6.12.8 installed without unlocking bootloader...i said YOLO and just tried it and it worked.....
Go here http://en.miui.com/thread-432261-1-1.html
and follow the section titled "Updating via Recovery Method:" it is the 1st section.....
I don't know if this is going to affect my request that I put in to unlock my bootloader, though...
cms062407 said:
hmm, so I just got 8.6.12.8 installed without unlocking bootloader...i said YOLO and just tried it and it worked.....
Go here http://en.miui.com/thread-432261-1-1.html
and follow the section titled "Updating via Recovery Method:" it is the 1st section.....
I don't know if this is going to affect my request that I put in to unlock my bootloader, though...
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O M G !!
How can this possibly be so easy?? No PC required!
Done this and seems fine, till now!
Why is this not famous enough, that Unlock is not required?!
cms062407 said:
wow, I didn't see that part..either way, I have applied to unlock my bootloader. Was hoping it would only take a short amount of time, it has been about an hour now....haha
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hmm, so I just got 8.6.12.8 installed without unlocking bootloader...i said YOLO and just tried it and it worked.....
Go here http://en.miui.com/thread-432261-1-1.html
and follow the section titled "Updating via Recovery Method:" it is the 1st section.....
I don't know if this is going to affect my request that I put in to unlock my bootloader, though...
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Are you sure it wasn't unlocked already? Some vendors ship their phones unlocked.
Nope, definitely locked. If you go into dev options on the dev ROM it will tell you if your locked or not....

Note 8 AT&T Oreo Update? Still at 7.1.1?

Hi can anyone help me? Why my phone does not recieve Oreo 8.0 its an AT&T unlocked. I Use it in Europe and say 7 have the latest update but its 7.1.1 ?
Enea307 said:
Hi can anyone help me? Why my phone does not recieve Oreo 8.0 its an AT&T unlocked. I Use it in Europe and say 7 have the latest update but its 7.1.1 ?
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The update it is just now being released for unlocked note 8s
Enea307 said:
Hi can anyone help me? Why my phone does not recieve Oreo 8.0 its an AT&T unlocked. I Use it in Europe and say 7 have the latest update but its 7.1.1 ?
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also you have to have a att sim card to get it
jerrycoffman45 said:
also you have to have a att sim card to get it
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So if i dont have an AT&T sim i cant update?
Or i can try via PC?
Enea307 said:
So if i dont have an AT&T sim i cant update?
Or i can try via PC?
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you should be able to with odin
Shadow Assassin said:
The update it is just now being released for unlocked note 8s
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I have the same problem as the OP, AT&T told me that having the phone carrier unlocked did not make a difference. They also said I needed a warranty replacement, I called bull, so I reached out to Samsung, they told me to go to Best Buy to get them to push the update. I dont have the time to sit there for hours. So I come to you guys.
If what you say is true then I just need to be a bit more patient. Or should I just go to Best Buy and let them fiddle with my phone?
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jerrycoffman45 said:
you should be able to with odin
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How does one do this? Is it an "Official" way? Does this possibly break anything?
bobbydharrell said:
I have the same problem as the OP, AT&T told me that having the phone carrier unlocked did not make a difference. They also said I needed a warranty replacement, I called bull, so I reached out to Samsung, they told me to go to Best Buy to get them to push the update. I dont have the time to sit there for hours. So I come to you guys.
If what you say is true then I just need to be a bit more patient. Or should I just go to Best Buy and let them fiddle with my phone?
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How does one do this? Is it an "Official" way? Does this possibly break anything?
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its official but it will wipe your phone you can find info in this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/guide-sm-n950u-u1-t3685884 also you could download the update from here https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-note-8/how-to/att-oreo-ota-updates-t3756025
jerrycoffman45 said:
its official but it will wipe your phone you can find info in this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/guide-sm-n950u-u1-t3685884 also you could download the update from here https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-note-8/how-to/att-oreo-ota-updates-t3756025
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Cool, will I get future OTA updates? Or would I need to flash back to a different ROM in the future?
jerrycoffman45 said:
its official but it will wipe your phone you can find info in this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/guide-sm-n950u-u1-t3685884 also you could download the update from here https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-note-8/how-to/att-oreo-ota-updates-t3756025
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If the package is official and signed, he also shouldnt have any worries about the phone kicking it back right?
Shadow Assassin said:
If the package is official and signed, he also shouldnt have any worries about the phone kicking it back right?
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for the update you need to be on the right software it is in the download name .for odin no it wont kick it back as long as it is the same model att=att
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bobbydharrell said:
Cool, will I get future OTA updates? Or would I need to flash back to a different ROM in the future?
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aslong as you have a att sim card you will get future ota

Questions about the bootloader

Hello,
I'm writing today to get more informations (if anyone know, obviously) about the actual bootloader status.
I just bought a Huawei P20. It's a good device, before wanting to root it.
As you know, the bootloader 16-digits number is no more acquirable thanks to our deer and beloved Huawei company, this means that you can't root your device since may, and not only the P20, also other huawei and other devices. :victory:
I think this decision is really anoying : I buyed an android device to be the master of my device, if I did not want, I would have bought an apple device... But it's like they can't assume Android...
That's why I write, to ask, first, if the bootloader unlock is definitely dead, or is there hope ?
If Huawei don't get the bootloader back, do you think someone of the community can release a way to root the device ?
I almost want to refund the phone because of this...
Thanks
DC Unlocker still offers codes. It'll cost a few bucks, though.
zgomot said:
DC Unlocker still offers codes. It'll cost a few bucks, though.
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Are you sure this is working ? Ever tried ?
Lenrr said:
Are you sure this is working ? Ever tried ?
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I have tried it, it does work.
zgomot said:
I have tried it, it does work.
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Really? Which device do you have and which version of DC Unlocker are you using that fully supports the Huawei P20?
flibblesan said:
Really? Which device do you have and which version of DC Unlocker are you using that fully supports the Huawei P20?
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I unlocked my P20 the official way, while it was still possible.
I used DC Unlocker (can't remember which one) to unlock a friend's Mate 10 Pro.
flibblesan said:
Really? Which device do you have and which version of DC Unlocker are you using that fully supports the Huawei P20?
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zgomot said:
I unlocked my P20 the official way, while it was still possible.
I used DC Unlocker (can't remember which one) to unlock a friend's Mate 10 Pro.
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I checked, apparently the P20 is not supported by DCUnlocker 1.00.1403 (Latest version)... I could be wrong
Lenrr said:
I checked, apparently the P20 is not supported by DCUnlocker 1.00.1403 (Latest version)... I could be wrong
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You can still try.
zgomot said:
You can still try.
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I tried, the software can't even find my phone model
Lenrr said:
I tried, the software can't even find my phone model
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I guess you're SOL. Sorry, bruh.
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I wonder if I can now sell my P20 on eBay at twice the price of a new one, just because I have the BL unlock code for it.
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I guess you're SOL. Sorry, bruh.
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I wonder if I can now sell my P20 on eBay at twice the price of a new one, just because I have the BL unlock code for it.
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As everyone who buyed this phone after they stopped offering codes...
Hope someone will fine a way to root it, it that's even possible
Lenrr said:
As everyone who buyed this phone after they stopped offering codes...
Hope someone will fine a way to root it, it that's even possible
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To be honest, though, this device is perfectly usable unrooted, as long as you can live with ads.
zgomot said:
To be honest, though, this device is perfectly usable unrooted, as long as you can live with ads.
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I need to use at least Lucky Patcher
Lenrr said:
I need to use at least Lucky Patcher
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sell it , buy another brand , i sold my mate 8 and 9 because of few month back it cant be unlocked when the unlock bootloader site down , and suprisingly the site are down forever .
lawong said:
sell it , buy another brand , i sold my mate 8 and 9 because of few month back it cant be unlocked when the unlock bootloader site down , and suprisingly the site are down forever .
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I bought it with my phone plan, so if i try to give the phone back they would make me buy another phone that i don't want like s9 or something...
Maybe someone will release something to unlock bootloader without the site ? Nah ? Please give me hope...
zgomot said:
To be honest, though, this device is perfectly usable unrooted, as long as you can live with ads.
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Use AdGuard to block ads on unrooted device. Works great
ahac85 said:
Use AdGuard to block ads on unrooted device. Works great
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It does work but it eats up a lot of battery.
zgomot said:
It does work but it eats up a lot of battery.
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Tbh i have been using it for several weeks and it only consume around 2.2% overall

how to flash oos international on to the Sim unlocked TMobile oneplus 7 pro

Can anyone help me figure out how to flash the international software for oos on to my Sim unlocked oneplus 7 pro. I really want to do this because things in the TMobile software are missing and also would like to use one of the custom kernals out there to get more battery life out of this bad boy.
NickMidd91 said:
Can anyone help me figure out how to flash the international software for oos on to my Sim unlocked oneplus 7 pro. I really want to do this because things in the TMobile software are missing and also would like to use one of the custom kernals out there to get more battery life out of this bad boy.
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Once you get it sim unlocked you need to go into ADB and get your unlock token and request your bootloader unlock code from OnePlus.
TechOut said:
Once you get it sim unlocked you need to go into ADB and get your unlock token and request your bootloader unlock code from OnePlus.
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They don't have that yet for the oneplus 7 pro man was hopping that there was a man file like on the oneplus 6t do flash it to that version
NickMidd91 said:
They don't have that yet for the oneplus 7 pro man was hopping that there was a man file like on the oneplus 6t do flash it to that version
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I was able to request mine using the "other OnePlus device" on the drop down menu. Using the same site as the 6T.
TechOut said:
I was able to request mine using the "other OnePlus device" on the drop down menu. Using the same site as the 6T.
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Ok and did it unlock?
NickMidd91 said:
Ok and did it unlock?
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It's not an instant process. Same as with the 6T OnePlus will email the unlock.bin file after about a week or so. But that being said it didn't give me any errors and shows that it is pending.
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It's not an instant process. Same as with the 6T OnePlus will email the unlock.bin file after about a week or so. But that being said it didn't give me any errors and shows that it is pending.
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Ok
NickMidd91 said:
Ok
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I have a thread on flashing the Q beta as well as waiting for my unlock https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7-pro/help/oneplus-7-pro-t-mobile-android-q-beta-t3933435 ill post there when i get it as well.
TechOut said:
I have a thread on flashing the Q beta as well as waiting for my unlock https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7-pro/help/oneplus-7-pro-t-mobile-android-q-beta-t3933435 ill post there when i get it as well.
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Thanks
NickMidd91 said:
Thanos
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Haha love this typo

Anyone got a custom recovery like TWRP?

Manage to unlock bootloader for mate 30 Pro but I don't have a custom recovery to use magisk that allow me to use the safety net bypass module. Any kind soul can help? I don't mind to use my set to do testing
Rithina said:
Manage to have a unlock bootloader but I don't have a custom recovery to use magisk. Any kind soul can help? I don't mind to use my set to do testing
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What model do you have? How did you unlock the bootloader?
danon.brown said:
What model do you have? How did you unlock the bootloader?
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Mine is mate 30 Pro.
Rithina said:
Manage to unlock bootloader for mate 30 Pro but I don't have a custom recovery to use magisk that allow me to use the safety net bypass module. Any kind soul can help? I don't mind to use my set to do testing
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Great news! Watching this thread hard
Rithina said:
Mine is mate 30 Pro.
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Do you have the Chinese version? The model number is lio-al00
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Rithina said:
Manage to unlock bootloader for mate 30 Pro but I don't have a custom recovery to use magisk that allow me to use the safety net bypass module. Any kind soul can help? I don't mind to use my set to do testing
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You may want to post the steps to unlock so any developers if any can possibly work on a recovery.
Not sure. It state L29. I think it is international or global version.
It came unlock when I got it. Let me ask how they manage to unlock the bootloader.
Rithina said:
Not sure. It state L29. I think it is international or global version.
It came unlock when I got it. Let me ask how they manage to unlock the bootloader.
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L29 I believe is the mate 20 pro
danon.brown said:
L29 I believe is the mate 20 pro
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Nah it is mate 30 Pro.
Rithina said:
Nah it is mate 30 Pro.
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What is the actual model number in settings?
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Rithina said:
LIO-L29
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Ok cool. Looks like there are a few model numbers. How did you get your bootloader unlocked?
danon.brown said:
Ok cool. Looks like there are a few model numbers. How did you get your bootloader unlocked?
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There is a oem unlock option when u r in developer mode*.
Rithina said:
There is a oem unlock option when u r in developer mode*.
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Chinese model doesn't have that option.
Hope we dont get penalized for being early adopters (maybe like htc cid change?) Hardware should be the same right?
Stupid and probably unlikely to work but can we restore the UK backup? The hisuite has rom flashing in it natively also.... There's also an option internally to flash/upgrade
o012 said:
Hope we dont get penalized for being early adopters (maybe like htc cid change?) Hardware should be the same right?
Stupid and probably unlikely to work but can we restore the UK backup? The hisuite has rom flashing in it natively also
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May have to go the funkyhuwaei route and try to rebrand. However I'm not sure it's possible with a locked bootloader.
danon.brown said:
May have to go the funkyhuwaei route and try to rebrand. However I'm not sure it's possible with a locked bootloader.
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This is one response I got the other day. FYI this is my first Huawei device so I'm learning a ton as I'm trying to figure out other things so sorry if I'm a tad off on anything. The project menu has USB options too...
Rithina said:
There is a oem unlock option when u r in developer mode*.
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This unit is a beta prototype for testing/developer and hence it is not locked. The actual commercial set will be locked.
This option is possibly shown due to prototype while I was exploring the phone. My apologies and hope that clarify
Rithina said:
This unit is a beta prototype for testing/developer and hence it is not locked. The actual commercial set will be locked.
This option is possibly shown due to prototype while I was exploring the phone. My apologies and hope that clarify
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Just gonna say you got a whoever read that post excited, myself included. But thank you for the clarification

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