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I was trying to follow the advice here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/development/mod-reset-unlock-tamper-bit-t2820912 but I must have missed a step, and now I can't even fastboot anything.
Previous Status:
I could run
Code:
adb devices
and
Code:
fastboot devices
fine. My computer was able to detect my OPO. When I
Code:
fastboot oem device-info
it says my phone is tampered with, and unlockedied.
What I did:
I rebooted my phone to fastboot mode by turning it off, then holding volume down + power button. It went into a menu, in which I selected reboot into fastboot mode.
Once in fastboot mode, and connected to my computer,
Code:
fastboot devices
shows my device. Then I ran
Code:
fastboot boot twrp-3.0.2-0-bacon.img
(the img was downloaded from https://dl.twrp.me/bacon/) which at this point I assumed was a mistake. My terminal said it was successful, but then running
Code:
fastboot devices
shows nothing.
Current Status:
Even in fastboot mode, my device is not detected. Booting up normally is successful, and I can access my files and apps. When booted up normally, running
Code:
adb devices
detects nothing. In fact, MTP and other USB connections has no affect on the OPO. The OPO would indicate that it is charging, but not indicating that it is actually connected to a computer.
My Conclusion:
Running
Code:
fastboot boot twrp-3.0.2-0-bacon.img
messed up my device in which it wouldn't communicate with my computer anymore. I don't know how to fix that though. In fact, I don't even know if that was the case, and I don't know how to fix this at all. Any help would be appreciate.
joeyism said:
I was trying to follow the advice here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/development/mod-reset-unlock-tamper-bit-t2820912 but I must have missed a step, and now I can't even fastboot anything.
Previous Status:
I could run
Code:
adb devices
and
Code:
fastboot devices
fine. My computer was able to detect my OPO. When I
Code:
fastboot oem device-info
it says my phone is tampered with, and unlockedied.
What I did:
I rebooted my phone to fastboot mode by turning it off, then holding volume down + power button. It went into a menu, in which I selected reboot into fastboot mode.
Once in fastboot mode, and connected to my computer,
Code:
fastboot devices
shows my device. Then I ran
Code:
fastboot boot twrp-3.0.2-0-bacon.img
(the img was downloaded from https://dl.twrp.me/bacon/) which at this point I assumed was a mistake. My terminal said it was successful, but then running
Code:
fastboot devices
shows nothing.
Current Status:
Even in fastboot mode, my device is not detected. Booting up normally is successful, and I can access my files and apps. When booted up normally, running
Code:
adb devices
detects nothing. In fact, MTP and other USB connections has no affect on the OPO. The OPO would indicate that it is charging, but not indicating that it is actually connected to a computer.
My Conclusion:
Running
Code:
fastboot boot twrp-3.0.2-0-bacon.img
messed up my device in which it wouldn't communicate with my computer anymore. I don't know how to fix that though. In fact, I don't even know if that was the case, and I don't know how to fix this at all. Any help would be appreciate.
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Why were you booting TWRP? Were you trying to flash it? Normally its
fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.0.2-0-bacon.img
Sent from my A0001 using Tapatalk
Renosh said:
Why were you booting TWRP? Were you trying to flash it? Normally its
fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.0.2-0-bacon.img
Sent from my A0001 using Tapatalk
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Yea I was trying to flash it, but I read from http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/development/mod-reset-unlock-tamper-bit-t2820912 that another trick is to do
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fastboot boot <path/name of the recovery twrp img>
So I thought I'd try it. But now my computer can't even detect my phone :/ Would there be a reason why my phone no longer communicates with my computer?
I've tried to flash MIUI9 over LineageOS 14 with full formating.
After flashing I'm stuck at boot logo MI. Even if I try to boot into recovery.
Fastboot works, but I'm unable to change anything
Code:
$ fastboot boot recovery.img
> FAILED (remote: unlock device to use this command)
$ fastboot oem unlock
> FAILED (remote: Token verification failed, reboot the device)
The thing is, I remember unlocking bootloader when flashing original ROM with LOS. How is it locked again?
How to get out of this situation? I don't care about any data on the phone.
Thank you.
xda-lukasik said:
How to get out of this situation? I don't care about any data on the phone.
Thank you.
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In this situation only EDL-mode flashing is possible, but no worries, you can unlock it and get MIUI again at the same time...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-4c/general/guide-unlocking-mi4c-bl-verification-t3336779
When i type
Code:
$ fastboot oem edl
the phone is no longer listed in
Code:
$ fastboot devices
Also, I don't have a windows pc but i found this tool: XIAOMI-TOOL-MiFlash-for-Linux-by-IceMan (unable to post link)
but it also doesnt list my device after fastboot oem edl (because it uses fastboot devices)
xda-lukasik said:
When i type
Code:
$ fastboot oem edl
the phone is no longer listed in
Code:
$ fastboot devices
Also, I don't have a windows pc but i found this tool: XIAOMI-TOOL-MiFlash-for-Linux-by-IceMan (unable to post link)
but it also doesnt list my device after fastboot oem edl (because it uses fastboot devices)
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You aren't reading the guide correctly, but for a Linux user I will clarify a few things.
- look, in the guide "Command: fastboot oem edl (this brings your device in a kind of emergency recovery state) -> the device does only show a black screen" - it means fastboot and "fastboot devices" do not exist anymore and your device enters QUALCOMM HS-USB QDLOADER 9008 mode
- run lsusb on Linux in fastboot and then in EDL/9008 mode - the IDs will be different and there is no Linux driver for 9008
- the Linux tool you mentioned is just a script to automate some trivial tasks which can be done manually in fastboot mode. I checked the source code and note "sudo apt-get install android-tools-fastboot", it pulls the fastboot app from a repo and works on it. The tool is completely useless for this job.
- your only option is MiFlash which runs on Windows
- you can get Windows 10 evaluation ISO from Microsoft and get rid of it later
- you can get Windows running in a much easier way but we are forbidden to talk about it on this forum
:good:
Good luck!
Tried and failed.
After oem edl there is no device listed in miflash and "flash" does nothing.
I got same problem last month. I tried using miflash with stock firmware and change the stock recovery with twrp img. Hope this can solve your problem.
cybercruizer said:
I got same problem last month. I tried using miflash with stock firmware and change the stock recovery with twrp img. Hope this can solve your problem.
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I'm unable to flash anything
Ugh, when you enter edl mode it becomes different device in virtual box and you need to add it again.
But I tried it several times with real windows machine and it didnt show up either (??)
It still didnt worked, I got errors such as:
Failed to hello message
Ping failed
Solution was to use older MiFlash tool (2015).
Thanks all for your help.
Devs and end users:
I need someone out there to show me how to get into fastbootd. this one completely blindsided me. I need a hand here. Can someone draft up a clear and concise tutorial? There's a donation in it for whoever helps me. If the tutorial has screen shots and an essay for a tutorial, even better. Again, donation up for grabs as soon as someone out there helps me achieve my goal.
In addition, since fastbootd is new to me, please tell me if I need to download tools and whatnot to further achieve my goal. I'm honestly resisting the temptation to buy an international oneplus 8 to get the OTA's we love so much.
I'm posting screen shots of what I've been trying to do. I'm reaching the point of saying "the hell with it" and buy an international version.
Screen shots are sequence I've been using for fastbootd.
1. home screen (boring home screen but I could care less)
2. language selection
3. menu right before choosing fastboot or stock recovery
4. fastboot or stock recovery menu
4a. I didn't post the fastboot screen because it's the same as it was (you all know what it looks like)
Damn man. I'm usually so good at these sort of things but again, I got blindsided. <scratching head in frustration and disbelief>
Thanks guys!
sameog said:
Devs and end users:
I need someone out there to show me how to get into fastbootd. this one completely blindsided me. I need a hand here. Can someone draft up a clear and concise tutorial? There's a donation in it for whoever helps me.
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If you have TWRP it will only reboot to TWRP when trying to get into fastbootd. If you don't have TWRP it's very simple.
Reboot to bootloader, with your phone plugged into a computer and CMD open type "fastboot reboot fastboot" this will bring you to a menu that looks just like stock recovery it is actually fastbootd
Some_Ghost said:
If you have TWRP it will only reboot to TWRP when trying to get into fastbootd. If you don't have TWRP it's very simple.
Reboot to bootloader, with your phone plugged into a computer and CMD open type "fastboot reboot fastboot" this will bring you to a menu that looks just like stock recovery it is actually fastbootd
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This is what I'm doing:
i'm using the minimal fastboot adb tool.
I type in : fastboot reboot fastboot
the result: unknown reboot target fastboot (nothing happens)
I'm so stuck and confused. not mad here, just confused.
sameog said:
This is what I'm doing:
i'm using the minimal fastboot adb tool.
I type in : fastboot reboot fastboot
the result: unknown reboot target fastboot (nothing happens)
I'm so stuck and confused. not mad here, just confused.
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Ok it looks like the above was right though kind of vague so let's take it from the top.
1. You are in regular homepage on phone
a. adb devices (This should show your serial # and the word, "device"
b. ADB reboot bootloader
c. Once rebooted to bootloader, "fastboot reboot fastboot" D-U-N, done.
2. Can't get into phone or soft brick
a. Turn off phone and press VOL+ and VOL- plus power button
b. Oncce in bootloader then "fastboot reboot fastboot" D-U-N, done.
Hope this helps and happy moding!
Nathan.7118391 said:
Ok it looks like the above was right though kind of vague so let's take it from the top.
1. You are in regular homepage on phone
a. adb devices (This should show your serial # and the word, "device"
b. ADB reboot bootloader
c. Once rebooted to bootloader, "fastboot reboot fastboot" D-U-N, done.
2. Can't get into phone or soft brick
a. Turn off phone and press VOL+ and VOL- plus power button
b. Oncce in bootloader then "fastboot reboot fastboot" D-U-N, done.
Hope this helps and happy moding!
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Damn man, still getting nothing. I went to youtube as well -- only one guy upload a video and it's hella hard to follow.
Nathan.7118391 said:
Ok it looks like the above was right though kind of vague so let's take it from the top.
1. You are in regular homepage on phone
a. adb devices (This should show your serial # and the word, "device"
b. ADB reboot bootloader
c. Once rebooted to bootloader, "fastboot reboot fastboot" D-U-N, done.
2. Can't get into phone or soft brick
a. Turn off phone and press VOL+ and VOL- plus power button
b. Oncce in bootloader then "fastboot reboot fastboot" D-U-N, done.
Hope this helps and happy moding!
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You need the latest adb and fastboot tools for this and the minimal install from xda isn't the latest it is quite a bit older so it doesn't have access to fastbootd you need to uninstall the minimal tools and get a copy of the latest ones
I don't want the donation.
Let me know if you can reboot into the bootloader by entering 'adb reboot bootloader'? If so, what happens when you enter 'fastboot reboot fastboot'?
If you can't reboot into the bootloader, what's happening there with the adb command?
sufoalmighty said:
I don't want the donation.
Let me know if you can reboot into the bootloader by entering 'adb reboot bootloader'? If so, what happens when you enter 'fastboot reboot fastboot'?
If you can't reboot into the bootloader, what's happening there with the adb command?
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I just downloaded adb fastboot v.29.0.2.
I launched fastboot v29.0.2 (phone was in fastboot mode already) and typed in fastboot reboot fastboot.
Phone rebooted into fastboot but no fastbootd (I heard fastbootd has the fastbootd on the top of the screen)
Progress....I suppose but still swinging at home plate with nothing but foul balls.
sameog said:
I just downloaded adb fastboot v.29.0.2.
I launched fastboot v29.0.2 (phone was in fastboot mode already) and typed in fastboot reboot fastboot.
Phone rebooted into fastboot but no fastbootd (I heard fastbootd has the fastbootd on the top of the screen)
Progress....I suppose but still swinging at home plate with nothing but foul balls.
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No, you may not see fastbootd at the top.
After fastboot reboot bootloader, enter 'getvar is-userspace' if the reply is Yes, then you're in fastbootd. Let me know if the reply is no
sufoalmighty said:
No, you may not see fastbootd at the top.
After fastboot reboot bootloader, enter 'getvar is-userspace' if the reply is Yes, then you're in fastbootd. Let me know if the reply is no
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Here's what I've done:
I'm using minimal adb fastboot v1.43. using command prompt, I've entered: fastboot reboot bootloader
entered: getvar is-userspace
result: 'getvar' is not recognized as in internal or external command, operable program, or batch file. (I copied this verbatim from the command prompt screen)
NOTE: My phone is the tmobile variant. Bootloader is unlocked and sim is also unlocked. Could these be factors that's hindering my goal?
Thanks.
sameog said:
Here's what I've done:
I'm using minimal adb fastboot v1.43. using command prompt, I've entered: fastboot reboot bootloader
entered: getvar is-userspace
result: 'getvar' is not recognized as in internal or external command, operable program, or batch file. (I copied this verbatim from the command prompt screen)
NOTE: My phone is the tmobile variant. Bootloader is unlocked and sim is also unlocked. Could these be factors that's hindering my goal?
Thanks.
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That shouldn't factor in. Do this:
1. adb reboot bootloader
2. Once in bootloader 'fastboot reboot fastboot'
3. once rebooted 'getvar is-userspace'
sufoalmighty said:
That shouldn't factor in. Do this:
1. adb reboot bootloader
2. Once in bootloader 'fastboot reboot fastboot'
3. once rebooted 'getvar is-userspace'
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1. adb reboot bootloader (I did this while on my home screen with the phone all booted and loaded)
2. now, the phone is on this part -- please see screen shots.
Man, this fastbootd process is the hardest. Question is now: is it really worth it?
I probably can't help here, but did you download adb/fastboot directly from Google?
BeardKing said:
I probably can't help here, but did you download adb/fastboot directly from Google?
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I accept any and all help I can get at this point. I thank you for jumping in. I just downloaded platform 30.0.3. I've unzipped the package. What's next?
sameog said:
I accept any and all help I can get at this point. I thank you for jumping in. I just downloaded platform 30.0.3. I've unzipped the package. What's next?
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Well now we know you have a legit copy of adb/fastboot. Try the instructions posted by @sufoalmighty in post 11 again.
sameog said:
I just downloaded adb fastboot v.29.0.2.
I launched fastboot v29.0.2 (phone was in fastboot mode already) and typed in fastboot reboot fastboot.
Phone rebooted into fastboot but no fastbootd (I heard fastbootd has the fastbootd on the top of the screen)
Progress....I suppose but still swinging at home plate with nothing but foul balls.
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download the latest platform tools from Google and unzip it into a folder and open a CMD from the folder and that way your ADB will be up to date. also fastbootd is basically stock recovery menu that's how it will appear Chinese writing options and then English on the bottom.
https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools
Some_Ghost said:
download the latest platform tools from Google and unzip it into a folder and open a CMD from the folder and that way your ADB will be up to date. also fastbootd is basically stock recovery menu that's how it will appear Chinese writing options and then English on the bottom.
https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools
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downloading android studio now -- yes, the whole suite.
sameog said:
downloading android studio now -- yes, the whole suite.
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android studio didn't do me any good at this point. Still stuck on this: getvar is-userspace
I really need an essay with screen shots to "see" what I should be doing and what I should be looking for. Gonna step away from this before I pound a keg to clear this headache called "fastbootd."
sameog said:
android studio didn't do me any good at this point. Still stuck on this: getvar is-userspace
I really need an essay with screen shots to "see" what I should be doing and what I should be looking for. Gonna step away from this before I pound a keg to clear this headache called "fastbootd."
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You are probably doing it wrong. You should be typing
Code:
fastboot getvar is-userspace
NOT just `getvar is-userspace` as @sufoalmighty said. (There is no executable `getvar.exe`. `fastboot.exe` is the program and `getvar is-userspace` is an option to it.)
octalkey said:
You are probably doing it wrong. You should be typing
Code:
fastboot getvar is-userspace
NOT just `getvar is-userspace` as @sufoalmighty said. (There is no executable `getvar.exe`. `fastboot.exe` is the program and `getvar is-userspace` is an option to it.)
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All good here! I got it figured out. 2 devs helped me out on telegram. XDA rules!:good:
Hello wonderful xda peeps,
My
-
Mi A2
Running Android 10
xiaomi/jasmine/jasmine_sprout
10/QKQ1.190910.002/V11.0.5.0.QDIMIXM
is stuck in bootloop, how can I fix it or at least how do extract my files?
Thank you kind regards!
Micklo said:
Hello wonderful xda peeps,
My
-
Mi A2
Running Android 10
xiaomi/jasmine/jasmine_sprout
10/QKQ1.190910.002/V11.0.5.0.QDIMIXM
is stuck in bootloop, how can I fix it or at least how do extract my files?
Thank you kind regards!
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What did you do before this happened? Is it your bootloader locked? Can you enter to recovery and/or fastboot?
SubwayChamp said:
What did you do before this happened? Is it your bootloader locked? Can you enter to recovery and/or fastboot?
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Yes, I can enter Android Recovery and Fastboot.
Yes, the bootloader is locked.
I mistakenly clicked on "Run Graphics Test" in android recovery and it installed some update and my phone has been stuck eversince
Update
I've wiped my phone to factory reset and it is still stuck in bootloop
Micklo said:
Update
I've wiped my phone to factory reset and it is still stuck in bootloop
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If you have enabled USB debugging and OEM unlock then you can unlock bootloader to get an easy way to send it to EDL mode and you can flash the stock ROM using MiFlash tool.
For future reference this is the first that any user have to do before to "play" with the device so you have more ways to recover it.
There is some probability that your device is trying to boot to the wrong slot, first update your platform-tools if needed https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools then see if these commands work:
To identify your current slot type
Code:
fastboot getvar current-slot
then set as active the opposite slot with
Code:
fastboot --set-active=a
changing a for b as opposite slot
Also it exists this tool that can help you but you would need to previously enable USB debugging: https://www.xiaomitool.com/V2/ this tool allows adb (disabled by Xiaomi) to work through recovery stock.
In the case you can't unlock bootloader cause your USB debugging and OEM unlock were not previously toggled then you should have to use MiFlash tool through EDL mode using test point, also there is other tool called QFlash/Qfil.
SubwayChamp said:
If you have enabled USB debugging and OEM unlock then you can unlock bootloader to get an easy way to send it to EDL mode and you can flash the stock ROM using MiFlash tool.
For future reference this is the first that any user have to do before to "play" with the device so you have more ways to recover it.
There is some probability that your device is trying to boot to the wrong slot, first update your platform-tools if needed https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools then see if these commands work:
To identify your current slot type
Code:
fastboot getvar current-slot
then set as active the opposite slot with
Code:
fastboot --set-active=a
changing a for b as opposite slot
Also it exists this tool that can help you but you would need to previously enable USB debugging: https://www.xiaomitool.com/V2/ this tool allows adb (disabled by Xiaomi) to work through recovery stock.
In the case you can't unlock bootloader cause your USB debugging and OEM unlock were not previously toggled then you should have to use MiFlash tool through EDL mode using test point, also there is other tool called QFlash/Qfil.
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Thank you for your kind assistance.
Before it was stuck in boot loop:
- I enabled USB Debugging
- I did not enable OEM Unlocking
Using:
Code:
fastboot getvar current-slot
returned
Code:
current-slot: a
Now running
Code:
./fastboot --set-active=b
i got the following:
Code:
Setting current slot to 'b' FAILED (remote: 'Slot Change is not allowed in Lock State')
fastboot: error: Command failed
Micklo said:
Thank you for your kind assistance.
Before it was stuck in boot loop:
- I enabled USB Debugging
- I did not enable OEM Unlocking
Using:
Code:
fastboot getvar current-slot
returned
Code:
current-slot: a
Now running
Code:
./fastboot --set-active=b
i got the following:
Code:
Setting current slot to 'b' FAILED (remote: 'Slot Change is not allowed in Lock State')
fastboot: error: Command failed
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You are using PowerShell, try to switch firstly to CMD and then type the commands but open it as admin, and check if you have the latest platform-tools.
Also check if the tool provided with link works for you and report back.
SubwayChamp said:
You are using PowerShell, try to switch firstly to CMD and then type the commands but open it as admin, and check if you have the latest platform-tools.
Also, check if the tool provided with link works for you and report back.
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I am using the correct code because that's how you run the command on Linux or Mac. I'm on a Mac.
The tool did not work for me.
I can't upload an image here
Micklo said:
I am using the correct code because that's how you run the command on Linux or Mac. I'm on a Mac.
The tool did not work for me.
I can't upload an image here
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I know this is the correct command just I thought you used PowerShell from a Windows some times give errors.
The tool by Francesco Tescari works either through recovery or fastboot so you can try flashing a ROM.
But if for some reason the tool doesn't work your last chance it's either MiFlash tool or Qfil using a Windows machine.
SubwayChamp said:
I know this is the correct command just I thought you used PowerShell from a Windows some times give errors.
The tool by Francesco Tescari works either through recovery or fastboot so you can try flashing a ROM.
But if for some reason the tool doesn't work your last chance it's either MiFlash tool or Qfil using a Windows machine.
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Thank you for your time and assistance, I eventually got a windows laptop to try it out, I got the Same Error.
I have tried MiFlash tool and I keep getting
Code:
error:"Flash bluetooth_a_error"
or
Code:
error:FAILED (remote: Flashing is not allowed in a Lock State)
I have tried XiaoMiTool V2 and it straight up didn't work.
Let me look up Qfil.
Micklo said:
Thank you for your time and assistance, I eventually got a windows laptop to try it out, I got the Same Error.
I have tried MiFlash tool and I keep getting
Code:
error:"Flash bluetooth_a_error"
or
Code:
error:FAILED (remote: Flashing is not allowed in a Lock State)
I have tried XiaoMiTool V2 and it straight up didn't work.
Let me look up Qfil.
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It seems you are trying MiFlash tool in fastboot mode but while your device is locked fastboot mode won't work, you have to open the back cover and try test point method to send device to EDL (Emergency Download mode).
SubwayChamp said:
It seems you are trying MiFlash tool in fastboot mode but while your device is locked fastboot mode won't work, you have to open the back cover and try test point method to send device to EDL (Emergency Download mode).
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Thank you very much, for still staying put.
I just did.
I downloaded the official Mi A2 fast boot ROM from https://bigota.d.miui.com/V11.0.14.....QDIMIXM_20200928.0000.00_10.0_62d0264480.tgz
I entered EDL mode following this guide: youtube.com/watch?v=34Zoevm-Wxc
I flashed it successfully but my phone is still stuck in the boot loop
Micklo said:
Thank you very much, for still staying put.
I just did.
I downloaded the official Mi A2 fast boot ROM from https://bigota.d.miui.com/V11.0.14.....QDIMIXM_20200928.0000.00_10.0_62d0264480.tgz
I entered EDL mode following this guide: youtube.com/watch?v=34Zoevm-Wxc
I flashed it successfully but my phone is still stuck in the boot loop
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Use this link, there are other ways to unbrick it https://youtu.be/-B_YseC5kLk
Download from the official site linked in the video guide the recovery stock ROM, you can put it in some place in your PC and use the ADB sideload option through recovery to flash it or also you can use an USB OTG. Additionally try with other firmware, taking care to not downgrading it.
And if this doesn't work you should use other Windows version, some users report better results on Windows 7. And keep trying to switch slot.
Edit: before all try if this command work on fastboot mode: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75963934&postcount=25
Hey guys, I need help flashing my Google pixel 2. It was off for a couple of months and now when I am trying to start it, its not booting without putting it on charge and even then it only shows the battery icon then the google icon and restarts (So a bootloop). But when I press and hold the power button and volume down key, it goes in the fastboot mode ( the one where all device information is shown with an Android Logo) (Pic att).
If I select Download mode, it just shows operation denied and if I select recovery mode then it goes to bootloop again. Also as far as I remember when I last used the phone, the usb debugging was turned off so please suggest what to do from here.
If you have USB debugging disabled with OEM unlocking off there's not much you can do. That's why I usually suggest if you're going to relock your bootloader keep oem unlocking enabled so you can flash the factory image if you run into problems. this has saved me a few times.
try downloading the platform tools and usb driver and running the unlock command, what message do you get? The first command you want to run is ADB devices to make sure that your device appears in the list and the command prompt. second command to run is fastboot reboot bootloader , If your phone restarts back into bootloader then you know you have the driver and fastboot /ADB installed and working properly. then go to the Android developer page and find the proper unlock fast boot command I think there's a different one for the Pixel 2.
Alekos said:
If you have USB debugging disabled with OEM unlocking off there's not much you can do. That's why I usually suggest if you're going to relock your bootloader keep oem unlocking enabled so you can flash the factory image if you run into problems. this has saved me a few times.
try downloading the platform tools and usb driver and running the unlock command, what message do you get? The first command you want to run is ADB devices to make sure that your device appears in the list and the command prompt. second command to run is fastboot reboot bootloader , If your phone restarts back into bootloader then you know you have the driver and fastboot /ADB installed and working properly. then go to the Android developer page and find the proper unlock fast boot command I think there's a different one for the Pixel 2.
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Hey thanks for the update man. I know I should have kept atleast oem unlocking enabled. My fault.
Now I followed your instructions and the phone only shows under fastboot devices. But when I run ADB devices it comes as blank under list of devices attached. I still tried the fastboot reboot bootloader command but the phone just restarts with the battery charging icon flashing on screen and then going back into the fastboot mode. (pic of which I attached in the original post).
Any other ideas would be appreciated, else ill just take it to a service centre.
mayankggrwl said:
Hey thanks for the update man. I know I should have nlocking enabled. My fault.
Now I followed your instructions and the phone only shows under fastboot devices. But when I run ADB devices it comes as blank under list of devices attached. I still tried the fastboot reboot bootloader command but the phone just restarts with the battery charging icon flashing on screen and then going back into the fastboot mode. (pic of which I attached in the original post).
Any other ideas would be appreciated, else ill just take it to a service centre.
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Mine shows blank also when running the devices command.
If you can run commands like "fastboot reboot bootloader" or "fastboot reboot recovery" etc and the device restarts, then platform-tools and driver is installed. I mean make sure you have the latest versions of both or else there's no point on going any further. An older version platform-tools will cause a bunch off issues so update that for sure.
what happens when you run any of these commands when your in the bootlaoder menu (where it says Fastboot and device state: locked) (after you've updated platform-tools, check the version by typing the command " fastboot --version" - 31.0.3 is the latest version)
fastboot flashing unlock
fastboot flashing unlock_critical
fastboot oem unlock
If you can unlock your device, you can flash recovery/bootloader image and go from there. But it doesn't look good.
Alekos said:
Mine shows blank also when running the devices command.
If you can run commands like "fastboot reboot bootloader" or "fastboot reboot recovery" etc and the device restarts, then platform-tools and driver is installed. I mean make sure you have the latest versions of both or else there's no point on going any further. An older version platform-tools will cause a bunch off issues so update that for sure.
what happens when you run any of these commands when your in the bootlaoder menu (where it says Fastboot and device state: locked) (after you've updated platform-tools, check the version by typing the command " fastboot --version" - 31.0.3 is the latest version)
fastboot flashing unlock
fastboot flashing unlock_critical
fastboot oem unlock
If you can unlock your device, you can flash recovery/bootloader image and go from there. But it doesn't look good.
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Hey man, Thanks for the update.
Unfortunately none of these commands are working and yes I have the latest platform tools and drivers installed. Attaching image of the same.
mayankggrwl said:
Hey man, Thanks for the update.
Unfortunately none of these commands are working and yes I have the latest platform tools and drivers installed. Attaching image of the same.
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yeah, it means the oem unlocking option is disabled in developer options. damn.
can you try logging into recover menu at all so you can update both boot slots A/B with the ota using adb update option in the recovery menu.
What about running a few fastboot commands to delete userdata and even switch boot slots. that Fastboot screen will show what slot you are booted in (either a or b). try switching slots and booting then?
fastboot --set-active=a (if you are in Slot-B)
fastboot --set-active=b (if you are in Slot-A)
After swithing slots, hit restart device and as soon as you see the Google Logo, hold volume down. If you can boot into Android, enable oem unlocking as soon as you can, don't even connect to wifi or whatever. Or try accessing Recovery mode after switching slots. Main goal is to try to access recovery to update ota and/or access Android to enable oem unlocking.
have you looked on xda for other fastboot commands to try? There's a few Unbrick posts on the Pixel subs - worth a try?
edit-- sorry, I deleted some of my comment by mistake, had to rewrite it/
Alekos said:
yeah, it means the oem unlocking option is disabled in developer options. damn.
can you try logging into recover menu at all so you can update both boot slots A/B with the ota using adb update option in the recovery menu.
What about running a few fastboot commands to delete userdata and even switch boot slots. that Fastboot screen will show what slot you are booted in (either a or b). try switching slots and booting then?
fastboot --set-active=a (if you are in Slot-B)
fastboot --set-active=b (if you are in Slot-A)
After swithing slots, hit restart device and as soon as you see the Google Logo, hold volume down. If you can boot into Android, enable oem unlocking as soon as you can, don't even connect to wifi or whatever. Or try accessing Recovery mode after switching slots. Main goal is to try to access recovery to update ota and/or access Android to enable oem unlocking.
have you looked on xda for other fastboot commands to try? There's a few Unbrick posts on the Pixel subs - worth a try?
edit-- sorry, I deleted some of my comment by mistake, had to rewrite it/
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Okay so I tried switching slots. Currently active slot is A but it again shows error that slot chage is not allowed in locked state. Well was worth a try.
I tried almost everything to get into recovery menu as per my knowledge but cant. It just restarts back into the fastboot state or goes into bootloop.
I did a bit of searching before creating this thread but didnt found anything. Ill try again and see if someone has something similar.
mayankggrwl said:
Okay so I tried switching slots. Currently active slot is A but it again shows error that slot chage is not allowed in locked state. Well was worth a try.
I tried almost everything to get into recovery menu as per my knowledge but cant. It just restarts back into the fastboot state or goes into bootloop.
I did a bit of searching before creating this thread but didnt found anything. Ill try again and see if someone has something similar.
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this thread is interesting:
{Solved} Pixel 2 Bricked, need help.
Hey Guys. I'm new to the Pixel 2 and have found myself stuck and not sure what to do. I'm stuck at this screen and keep getting getting an error message staying "Slot Unbootable: Load Error". I am not able to get into fastboot to flash the...
forum.xda-developers.com
specifically this comment:
{Solved} Pixel 2 Bricked, need help.
Hey Guys. I'm new to the Pixel 2 and have found myself stuck and not sure what to do. I'm stuck at this screen and keep getting getting an error message staying "Slot Unbootable: Load Error". I am not able to get into fastboot to flash the...
forum.xda-developers.com
download the full factory image (not ota) and extract it, and move the radio and bootloader images into platform tools folder and try flashing? But don't think you can.
Also, maybe try installing Skipsoft and see what commands you can execute from there? https://skipsoft.net/download/unified-android-toolkit-v1-7-2/
it supports the Pixel 2.
Not sure how the op in that thread above fixed his Pixel 2 with Skipsoft tool. His Device state said Locked in his screenshot on his post.
Also try draining the battery and see if it will boot into Recovery Mode at all. And check the other Pixel threads (like Pixel 3 XL) there's a few unbrick posts there also.
edit--try these commands
fastboot erase system
fastboot erase data
fastboot erase cache
Alekos said:
this thread is interesting:
{Solved} Pixel 2 Bricked, need help.
Hey Guys. I'm new to the Pixel 2 and have found myself stuck and not sure what to do. I'm stuck at this screen and keep getting getting an error message staying "Slot Unbootable: Load Error". I am not able to get into fastboot to flash the...
forum.xda-developers.com
specifically this comment:
{Solved} Pixel 2 Bricked, need help.
Hey Guys. I'm new to the Pixel 2 and have found myself stuck and not sure what to do. I'm stuck at this screen and keep getting getting an error message staying "Slot Unbootable: Load Error". I am not able to get into fastboot to flash the...
forum.xda-developers.com
download the full factory image (not ota) and extract it, and move the radio and bootloader images into platform tools folder and try flashing? But don't think you can.
Also, maybe try installing Skipsoft and see what commands you can execute from there? https://skipsoft.net/download/unified-android-toolkit-v1-7-2/
it supports the Pixel 2.
Not sure how those users in the thread flashed the bootloader image since I didn't think you could if the device state is locked, but worth a try.
Also try draining the battery and see if it will boot into Recovery Mode at all. And check the other Pixel threads (like Pixel 3 XL) there's a few unbrick posts there also.
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Okay great !! Thanks for these. Ill go through that thread and will see if any of the listed methods work. Will also try that software. In a rush so will try these later on and then ill update you.