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Qualcomm EDL - Could this be the point of entry to Root and/or BL Unlock?

Found this series of blog posts that describe the Emergency Download Mode (EDL) on Qualcomm-based mobile devices.
This thread was made for us to discuss the possibilities around this mode and what benefits could we achieve for our phones.
I have not read them completely yet, but there is a mention of a Secure Boot bypass exploit against a Nokia 6.

xiomi EDL mode does allow to PUSH Twrp after altering the FASTBOOT ROM,
if Nokia is providing Fastboot roms then may be!
it doesn't unlock the bootloader! its just push Twrp so that you can flash modes to disable dm varity and magisk

YasuHamed said:
xiomi EDL mode does allow to PUSH Twrp after altering the FASTBOOT ROM,
if Nokia is providing Fastboot roms then may be!
it doesn't unlock the bootloader! its just push Twrp so that you can flash modes to disable dm varity and magisk
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I've been trying to find more information on what you commented about xiaomi, could you please provide any additional information or links?
Thanks!

dbpm1 said:
I've been trying to find more information on what you commented about xiaomi, could you please provide any additional information or links?
Thanks!
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QUALCOM FLASHER (universal)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Koh946ihjAU -----I NEVER USED ,since MI has their OWN Flasher ( MiFLASH)
SINCE I had Xiomi Redmi3s , i EDL it , using FASBOOT ROM ( now miui provides two versions of each rom, recovery Rom and/or FastbootRom
http://en.miui.com/thread-845446-1-1.html
now
see this
http://en.miui.com/thread-276565-1-1.html
tuorial how to change RAMDISK lines, using AIK, for Device REDMI 3s (twrp IDO) and replace signed BOOT image with twrp.img (LOCKED BOOTLOADER) to flash rom with twrp! so that you can flash (from twrp)
1. lazyflasher (tool for xiomi to Switch DM VARITY off)
2. Magisk / Supersu
if you can do something for NOKIA 8
then I will consider it BUYING,! ( I skipped it since i never saw solid piece on XDA / Internet about how to Unlock bootloader! )

Then buy it
YasuHamed said:
QUALCOM FLASHER (universal)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Koh946ihjAU -----I NEVER USED ,since MI has their OWN Flasher ( MiFLASH)
SINCE I had Xiomi Redmi3s , i EDL it , using FASBOOT ROM ( now miui provides two versions of each rom, recovery Rom and/or FastbootRom
http://en.miui.com/thread-845446-1-1.html
now
see this
http://en.miui.com/thread-276565-1-1.html
tuorial how to change RAMDISK lines, using AIK, for Device REDMI 3s (twrp IDO) and replace signed BOOT image with twrp.img (LOCKED BOOTLOADER) to flash rom with twrp! so that you can flash (from twrp)
1. lazyflasher (tool for xiomi to Switch DM VARITY off)
2. Magisk / Supersu
if you can do something for NOKIA 8
then I will consider it BUYING,! ( I skipped it since i never saw solid piece on XDA / Internet about how to Unlock bootloader! )
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bidhata said:
Then buy it
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well sir please test and post complete guide about your experience on rooting Nokia 8 (locked BL) and I will
thank you

Found this tutorial on how to make an EDL cable:
http://xiaomitips.com/guide/miui-deep-flash-engineering-cable-solution-to-non-edl-device/

dbpm1 said:
Found this tutorial on how to make an EDL cable:
http://xiaomitips.com/guide/miui-deep-flash-engineering-cable-solution-to-non-edl-device/
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Yes, it works but on Nokia5 and Nokia6 models only. Most of newer models does not switch to EDL mode. The question is still open: how to downgrade October SP to July to have ability of bootloader unlocking and rooting?

kosmatyj said:
Yes, it works but on Nokia5 and Nokia6 models only. Most of newer models does not switch to EDL mode. The question is still open: how to downgrade October SP to July to have ability of bootloader unlocking and rooting?
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You have some choice to downgrade
Flash firmware via ost tool,ntool
Flash system via fastboot
If want root... Can use patch boot of trisi... Now nokia 8 more easier

ValKyre said:
You have some choice to downgrade
Flash firmware via ost tool,ntool
Flash system via fastboot
If want root... Can use patch boot of trisi... Now nokia 8 more easier
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I have no choice because I have updated to Oct. SP, my boot is locked and no possibility to roll back or atleast unlock bootloader. So EDL - is the only way to roll back to happy times with the root, freedom and customizing.

kosmatyj said:
I have no choice because I have updated to Oct. SP, my boot is locked and no possibility to roll back or atleast unlock bootloader. So EDL - is the only way to roll back to happy times with the root, freedom and customizing.
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At oct security u can't unlock boot with method September???

ValKyre said:
At oct security u can't unlock boot with method September???
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I already have a key. I had an unlocked boot but I could not install updates later than July. So I locked the bootloader and successfuly updated August, Sept., Oct. Now I cant unlock the boot with the key I have.

kosmatyj said:
I already have a key. I had an unlocked boot but I could not install updates later than July. So I locked the bootloader and successfuly updated August, Sept., Oct. Now I cant unlock the boot with the key I have.
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Do u try get a new key ?

ValKyre said:
Do u try get a new key ?
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Why? A new signing algorythm is used in the latest update. It is not supported yet. Nor offficially nor by side sellers

kosmatyj said:
I already have a key. I had an unlocked boot but I could not install updates later than July. So I locked the bootloader and successfuly updated August, Sept., Oct. Now I cant unlock the boot with the key I have.
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Before July update, YOU got unlock.key,
Then after septemer+ , before Pie-version, did you trie to get the second bootloader-unlock.key? because they changed bootloader? and also I am not sure if they givve away again from oreo and officail app a new unlock.key?
I don't dear to try out, fearing not getting anymore unlock-keys from hmd, need to secure more information.
I am trying to get a new key via official app but it is telling me that google play service isn't installed, although I downloaded open_gapps-arm64-8.0-pico-20190327 and was flashed via twrp and restored to original stock and still the official app is complaining about no play services when I am logged in to google-account inside the phone.
FYI: I donwngraded to oreo 8.0 and for experiment purpose I am trying to test if I will get a new key.

Thank you for replying. My problems are now gone, because I have recieved an official new bootloader unlock key. Now I have 2 keys for old and for new firmwares, so now I can flash anything I want with no fear . I downgraded to Android 7.1.1 and dont want to update any more. Now waiting for custom ROMs.

Fix miui can't be installed on this device, also anti 4 ubl and downgrade possibility

Hi, I just found a thread on MIUI forum which inspire me
http://en.miui.com/thread-3450268-1-1.html
Kudos to the OP in that thread
I tried the tutorial to one of my friend's Note 5, the tutorial works, so now we know that DOWNGRADING FROM 8.82 GLOBAL TO 8.7.26 GLOBAL IS POSSIBLE
Now I need someone with bricked devices because of downgrading to try it, you must download fastboot room first and sideload it to your redmi note 5
Here is the summary and the short version of the already short tutorial (lol), also some fixes needed, for those stuck in "MIUI CANT BE INSTALLED ON THIS DEVICE" error AND NEED AUTHORIZATION CODE TO FLASH
ALSO FOR THOSE IN ANTI 4 WITH FAKE UBL (MAINLY DEVICES SOLD IN INDONESIA), WHO WANT TO FLASH CHINA ROM AND BIND THE MI ACCOUNT TO THE DEVICE TO LATER REQUESTING UNLOCK TO XIAOMI
FOR THOSE WHOSE DEVICES ARE BRICKED BECAUSE OF DOWNGRADING, YOU CAN TRY TO DOWNLOAD THE FASTBOOT ROM AND FLASH IT WITH THE SAME STEP, NEVER TESTED IT WITH EDL MODE, SO ANYONE?
1. Xiaomi Tool
2. XiaomiTool ADB
3. MI FLASH PRO
4. ROM GLOBAL 9.5.19
5. ROM GLOBAL 8.7.26
6. ROM GLOBAL 8.8.2
7. ROM CHINA 8.7.26
8. DRIVER2 QUALCOM, ADB DLL YG BISA DICARI DI POST LAIN
THE STEPS :
1. FLASH YOUR NOTE 5 TO 8.8.2 GLOBAL ROM USING MI FLASH PRO
2. OPEN CMD AND SIDE LOAD USING XIAOMITOOL ADB, COMMAND IS xiaomiadb sideload_miui<spasi>namafile.zip. WHICH IS miui_HMNote5HMNote5ProGlobal_8.7.26_d7fb438aef_8.1.zip. YOUR DEVICE WILL BE DOWNGRADED TO 8.7.2.6 GLOBAL ROM
3. NOW FLASH YOUR PHONE USING ANY TOOL LIKE XIAOMITOOL TO 8.7.2.6 CHINA
4. VOILA, IT WORKS NOW
don't know when Xiaomi will close this bug hole, so try it while you can

Tried to downgrade from 8.82 Global Rom to 8.726 Rom Global, later flashed the China 8.726 rom and it worked
It means we still can downgrade, I think this is a bug in xiaomi server, can anyone use this bug for our advantage?
Thanks

codearm2 said:
FOR THOSE WHOSE DEVICES ARE BRICKED BECAUSE OF DOWNGRADING, YOU CAN TRY TO DOWNLOAD THE FASTBOOT ROM AND FLASH IT WITH THE SAME STEP, NEVER TESTED IT WITH EDL MODE, SO ANYONE?
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1. if your device was on china rom from the very begining. you flashed global rom over china rom without unlocking BL, and phone got bricked (This MIUI version can not be installed on this device)
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There should have been note posted about that guide: -
NOT FOR DEVICES HARD BRICKED BY DOWNGRADING ON ARP!
You still need access to recovery/fastboot for that tutorial to work.

Note 7 pro downgrade

Hi Experts,
I have Redmi note 7 pro.I experienced the earlier update 10.3.10 draining my battery too fast.Then I received 10.0.3.12 I think its al right but 10.0.3.7 was best battery backup.So i decided to go back for same
. I tried with service center they failed to downgrade. They said its impossible to downgrade it will brick my device. My mi account have boot loader unlocked with another device redmi 3s prime. I logged in with same account. Will it unlock my note 7 pro bootloader?or is it safe to downgrade? I heard about anti-rollback feature.what should I do?
Its my 1st xda post hope get reply

You can downgrade by unlocking bootloader & then download platform tools (google & download) & extract it to c drive & then extract fastboot rom into same folder & then put your phone in fastboot mode & run the file named flashall.bat & you will be able to downgrade

sujoy khan said:
Hi Experts,
I have Redmi note 7 pro.I experienced the earlier update 10.3.10 draining my battery too fast.Then I received 10.0.3.12 I think its al right but 10.0.3.7 was best battery backup.So i decided to go back for same
. I tried with service center they failed to downgrade. They said its impossible to downgrade it will brick my device. My mi account have boot loader unlocked with another device redmi 3s prime. I logged in with same account. Will it unlock my note 7 pro bootloader?or is it safe to downgrade? I heard about anti-rollback feature.what should I do?
Its my 1st xda post hope get reply
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To downgrade u would first need to unlock the bootloader, install TWRP, clear all the partitions (virtually making sure that only thing left on the phone is recovery) and then flash the respective Recovery ROM.
Use Peter's TWRP for this.

please make a video
Naveenthemi said:
To downgrade u would first need to unlock the bootloader, install TWRP, clear all the partitions (virtually making sure that only thing left on the phone is recovery) and then flash the respective Recovery ROM.
Use Peter's TWRP for this.
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please make a video. I want to intall fast boot install.

Not able to lock my bootloader again in my Redmi Note 7 Pro

I sucessfully installed Orange Fox Recovery in my Redmi Note 7 Pro (violet). But then after that I wanted to go back to the stock rom so I flashed it with Mi Flash. The Rom which I flashed was Global Stable Fastboot Rom (Version 11.0.8.0) but after flashing an error appeared that the system has been destroyed. Then I tried to unlock my bootloader, that took place successfully and my phone booted but the bootloader was still unlocked, I want to lock my bootloader. But whenever I do this the System Gets Destroyed.

You probably have the Chinese version and are flashing the Indian rom. Try to flash the Chinese rom and lock the bootloader and see if it works.

Harsh Ahuja 2509 said:
I sucessfully installed Orange Fox Recovery in my Redmi Note 7 Pro (violet). But then after that I wanted to go back to the stock rom so I flashed it with Mi Flash. The Rom which I flashed was Global Stable Fastboot Rom (Version 11.0.8.0) but after flashing an error appeared that the system has been destroyed. Then I tried to unlock my bootloader, that took place successfully and my phone booted but the bootloader was still unlocked, I want to lock my bootloader. But whenever I do this the System Gets Destroyed.
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U cant relock ur bootloader bruh ri8 now.

sourav24071999 said:
U cant relock ur bootloader bruh ri8 now.
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When it can be relock again?

sourav24071999 said:
U cant relock ur bootloader bruh ri8 now.
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Then when can I relock my bootloader again? Because I want to lock my bootloader

dark3578 said:
You probably have the Chinese version and are flashing the Indian rom. Try to flash the Chinese rom and lock the bootloader and see if it works.
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No, I never had the China Version it is the Indian Version. Can u send me the link of the Chinese Rom

Harsh Ahuja 2509 said:
Then when can I relock my bootloader again? Because I want to lock my bootloader
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Let's see.. no info yet

I am also having the same issue. I have tried multiple methods. I flashed Chinese rom, and then tried relocking the bootloader. It did not work.
I also tried flashing MIUI 10, and after flashing the fastboot rom of MIUI, I tried relocking bootloader. It did not work as well.
I want to relock my bootloader.
After unlocking bootloader I am facing just one issue, that is, my internet goes off (volte signal + internet) while receiving an incoming call. While it does not goes off and internet works fine when making outgoing calls. Are you also facing this issue? I am using Airtel.
Also, can someone please help us out?

I have did same it will work for me with unlocked bootloader and got a little issue with accessibility player in youtube
Not a big deal ?

Question Unable to unlock bootloader, Tencent edition preloaded with global

Hi, I have the cn Tencent edition preloaded with ww rom
I was able to update to the latest 18.830 by copying the firmware to the phone itbauto recognized it.
I installed the unlock tool. Go through the steps the phone reboots back to the same state. No reset or format.
Help pls

Remove lock screen password
Try this
https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/ZS673KS/AsusUnlock_1.0.0.7_210127_fulldpi.apk

sorankira said:
Remove lock screen password
Try this
https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/ZS673KS/AsusUnlock_1.0.0.7_210127_fulldpi.apk
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i did try this,
and tried fastboot.
none worked.
the issue as i understood from asus rog phones owners, is that tencent editions have 1 time unlock relock counter. and it was used when converted the frimware to global.
hence why unlock is troublesome.
i also heard that the same issue happened with ROG 3, and the had to wait to EDL firmware.

for visibility

Hey m8822,
Is this issue creating any problems for you?
For example, does this conversion from Tenscent to Global block the phone from receiving future OTAs?
I'd really appreciate your input because I am considering buying the ROG 5 from Aliexpress.

Same issue. Just can't root until someone drops some EDL firmware sadly.

do you know how to use edl firmware?. any link to detailed guide is appreciated

Psych0t1c20 said:
Same issue. Just can't root until someone drops some EDL firmware sadly.
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Yes but even with this EDL firmware you need a the EDL tool to flash it, so you can`t flash yourself or am I wrong?

Hank87 said:
Yes but even with this EDL firmware you need a the EDL tool to flash it, so you can`t flash yourself or am I wrong?
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Correct. Hopefully a tool is made sooner rather than later.

Hank87 said:
Yes but even with this EDL firmware you need a the EDL tool to flash it, so you can`t flash yourself or am I wrong?
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the frimware has cmd scripts , so it seems flashing it is as simple as running the scripts
i tried with raw firmware and it was simple. no real action form user

m8822 said:
the frimware has cmd scripts , so it seems flashing it is as simple as running the scripts
i tried with raw firmware and it was simple. no real action form user
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Link to the edl firmware?
Edit: Got it.

m8822 said:
the frimware has cmd scripts , so it seems flashing it is as simple as running the scripts
i tried with raw firmware and it was simple. no real action form user
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Have you tried flashing this and then trying the unlock tool again?

Psych0t1c20 said:
Have you tried flashing this and then trying the unlock tool again?
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no, i haven't tried.
i flashed edl firmware, got into a problem. i lost imei numbers.
also unlock is not working
im gonna try and fix that

Whats news? I also have a problem with the asus unlock utility

PesterevYasha said:
Whats news? I also have a problem with the asus unlock utility
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unfortunately no news.

Guys maybe is like Asus rog phone 3 i managed to unlock bootloader when I boot into edl mode flash edl unbrink tool to rebuild bootloader flash raw cn Rom use unlock tool from Asus and bootloader unlock successful! So must wait for someone create the same tool for rog phone 5.
Sorry for bad English.

xaloundros said:
Guys maybe is like Asus rog phone 3 i managed to unlock bootloader when I boot into edl mode flash edl unbrink tool to rebuild bootloader flash raw cn Rom use unlock tool from Asus and bootloader unlock successful! So must wait for someone create the same tool for rog phone 5.
Sorry for bad English.
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You have cn raw file for edl flash ? And this trick work?

TESxHUNTER said:
You have cn raw file for edl flash ? And this trick work?
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to clarify this trick works for Asus Rog phone 3 and I don't have Rog 5 to test it.
Because when the sellers unlock and relock the phone after ww rom they mess up bootloader. Then when I flash the unbrink tool in edl mode after that the phone reboot into fastboot mode flash cn raw image phone start in original state. So after that unlock tool from Asus works normal. And then you can flash ww raw image again from fastboot mode. Maybe can happent for Rog 5.
But if your bootloader isn't mess up like mine you can easily flash raw cn rom(from faatboot mode) and try unlock tool..
I hope I helped.