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So I got this phone recently and I want to root it, but can't find any method with enough information and walk through.
It says "Your device is unlocked" under UICC Unlock. Also the OEM unlocking in the developer option is grayed out. So where do I go from here in order to unlock bootloader and then root? help please!
Zenith_39 said:
So I got this phone recently and I want to root it, but can't find any method with enough information and walk through.
It says "Your device is unlocked" under UICC Unlock. Also the OEM unlocking in the developer option is grayed out. So where do I go from here in order to unlock bootloader and then root? help please!
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Same here just got my new phone today, but i cant even get the developer options to activate i keep pressing the build number but nothing happens.
machetie said:
Same here just got my new phone today, but i cant even get the developer options to activate i keep pressing the build number but nothing happens.
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you need to tap on the software version
Cool, I finally figured out. OEM is greyed out in dev tools. Found an xda sprint bootloader unlock thread, but still no luck. Waiting to download now debrand conversion sprint OnePlus 7 pro 5g to european FW file. Not sure if you want to do that, but that's my next step. https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7-pro/how-to/discussion-oneplus-7-pro-5g-rom-gsi-t4042583
The same here. I have my 7 pro 5G sprint for 15 days and I still haven't been able to root it. Above all, my English is not very good and I don't want to be wrong. If anyone makes progress, please share..
jip said:
The same here. I have my 7 pro 5G sprint for 15 days and I still haven't been able to root it. Above all, my English is not very good and I don't want to be wrong. If anyone makes progress, please share..
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If you find anything let me know please.
How to root Sprint Oneplus 7 pro 5g GM1925
Here are the steps that I found, from trial and error, to root Sprint Oneplus 7 pro 5g GM1925:
Disclaimer: I'm new to this. I did it on Windows 10. Maybe there is a simpler, shorter, and efficient way to do it, but I don't know it.
Some errors I did:
1. Unlocking the bootloader in Android 10. I could have done the procedure wrong, but when I tried unlocking the bootloader in Android 10 it didn't work. Yes, I could unlock it, but the phone wouldn't boot to "normal" and the recovery didn't work too; it just stood in a fastboot (if that is what is call) even when selecting start. Meaning I brick my device, but no worries I'm writing this because I manage a way to do it.
2. Updating the phone early in the steps to Android 10.
Steps:
1. Go to https://www.xda-developers.com/what-is-adb/ read and follow. You'll need this later. TIP Remember to select the "Default USB configuration" to "Transferring files" in developer options.
2. Power off your device. Connect the charging cable to the computer but NOT to the phone. On your computer right-click on the windows logo (the logo in the bottom left if you have the taskbar in the bottom). From there select "Device Manager". Hold both volume buttons (+ and -), and connect the charging cable to the phone. While holding the volume buttons, in Device Manager you should see that your phone is registered by a driver with a yellow exclamation mark. Update that driver. Disconnect the phone from the charging cable.
3. Go to https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7-pro/how-to/sprint-msmdownloadtool-unbrick-t3989841 and follow the steps. In summary, download the file provided and use it. This will format the phone. When it is done do a quick setup, the next step is going to format it again. This step will put the device in Android 9, but do NOT update. Remember to set up the phone for ADB.
4. Go to https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...otloader-unlock-sprint-oneplus-7-pro-t4042145 and follow the steps. In summary download, the file provided and use it. This step will unlock the bootloader. Do NOT update. After boot, remember to set up the phone for ADB. TIP The moment the application screen says is done (the download bar is green) rapidly hold both volume buttons (+ and -).
5. Finally, go to https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7-pro/how-to/guide-bootloader-unlock-twrp-install-t3940368 and follow the steps/links starting from the part of installing TWRP (the bootloader is already unlocked in step 4). In the link I provided, they'll be a link (the last one) that will let you update the phone, follow the steps layout there.
I hope this helps and works.
So basically what I learned is you have to flash a developer preview of 10. Unlock the bootloader then downgrade back to a stable international and then update and root. Fastboot commands where broken or not recognize in the dev preview so you had to switch up. But the dev prev allowed the oem unlock to be checked
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So basically what I learned is you have to flash a developer preview of 10. Unlock the bootloader then downgrade back to a stable international and then update and root. Fastboot commands where broken or not recognize in the dev preview so you had to switch up. But the dev prev allowed the oem unlock to be checked
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I didn't understand some parts if not all of what you wrote, a bit lost with the terms like developer preview of 10, dev preview, and international (what does it mean in Android). I'm new to this. But what I can certainly affirm is, in an overview and in some way, I downgraded, did everything there: unlock the bootloader and root, and finally update.
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I didn't understand some parts if not all of what you wrote, a bit lost with the terms like developer preview of 10, dev preview, and international (what does it mean in Android). I'm new to this. But what I can certainly affirm is, in an overview and in some way, I downgraded, did everything there: unlock the bootloader and root, and finally update.
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Im new here, today i bought this phone in the sprint variant, but i have a big question, is possible to use a dual sim in this phone?, i saw the tutorial to the T Mobile version, but i cant find anything about this version, thanks.
ilooooy said:
Im new here, today i bought this phone in the sprint variant, but i have a big question, is possible to use a dual sim in this phone?, i saw the tutorial to the T Mobile version, but i cant find anything about this version, thanks.
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Sorry to say, the answer is no. I have the Sprint model too, GM1925. No Dual SIM. (And now, thanks to Sprint AND T-Mobile, no 5G for us anymore EITHER! I'm pissed. But off topic...) See here, quote from Whoareyou, comment #18:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7-pro/help/5g-version-dual-sim-t3938677/page2/
This is incorrect, there is no way to enable dual SIM on the GM1920 or GM1925. This would require a modem.img with the SDX50 dsds configs, which we don't have.
you can however the flash the European 10 update on to the Sprint model, there are issues with Sprint data, but non Sprint carriers work fine.
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Sorry to say, the answer is no. I have the Sprint model too, GM1925. No Dual SIM. (And now, thanks to Sprint AND T-Mobile, no 5G for us anymore EITHER! I'm pissed. But off topic...) See here, quote from Whoareyou, comment #18:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7-pro/help/5g-version-dual-sim-t3938677/page2/
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Mmm, its terrible, i bought the phone recently is amazing but i come from using xiaomi devices and by me is necessary to used the dual sim. well, let me check if i can buy this version and buy a the international version. In conclusion, i cant unlock the dual version nor changing it to the international rom?
Thanks.
wint1014 said:
How to root Sprint Oneplus 7 pro 5g GM1925
Here are the steps that I found, from trial and error, to root Sprint Oneplus 7 pro 5g GM1925:
Disclaimer: I'm new to this. I did it on Windows 10. Maybe there is a simpler, shorter, and efficient way to do it, but I don't know it.
Some errors I did:
1. Unlocking the bootloader in Android 10. I could have done the procedure wrong, but when I tried unlocking the bootloader in Android 10 it didn't work. Yes, I could unlock it, but the phone wouldn't boot to "normal" and the recovery didn't work too; it just stood in a fastboot (if that is what is call) even when selecting start. Meaning I brick my device, but no worries I'm writing this because I manage a way to do it.
2. Updating the phone early in the steps to Android 10.
Steps:
1. Go to https://www.xda-developers.com/what-is-adb/ read and follow. You'll need this later. TIP Remember to select the "Default USB configuration" to "Transferring files" in developer options.
2. Power off your device. Connect the charging cable to the computer but NOT to the phone. On your computer right-click on the windows logo (the logo in the bottom left if you have the taskbar in the bottom). From there select "Device Manager". Hold both volume buttons (+ and -), and connect the charging cable to the phone. While holding the volume buttons, in Device Manager you should see that your phone is registered by a driver with a yellow exclamation mark. Update that driver. Disconnect the phone from the charging cable.
3. Go to https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7-pro/how-to/sprint-msmdownloadtool-unbrick-t3989841 and follow the steps. In summary, download the file provided and use it. This will format the phone. When it is done do a quick setup, the next step is going to restore it again. This step will put the device in Android 9, but do NOT update. Remember to set up the phone for ADB.
4. Go to https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...otloader-unlock-sprint-oneplus-7-pro-t4042145 and follow the steps. In summary download, the file provided and use it. This step will unlock the bootloader. Do NOT update. After boot, remember to set up the phone for ADB. TIP The moment the application screen says is done (the download bar is green) rapidly hold both volume buttons (+ and -).
5. Finally, go to https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7-pro/how-to/guide-bootloader-unlock-twrp-install-t3940368 and follow the steps/links starting from the part of installing TWRP (the bootloader is already unlocked in step 4). In the link I provided, they'll be a link (the last one) that will let you update the phone, follow the steps layout there.
I hope this helps and works.
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I tried doing this but #2 isnt working, nothing pops up on the device manager screen and my pc keeps making the sound when you connect and disconnect a device to the pc.
Zenith_39 said:
I tried doing this but #2 isnt working, nothing pops up on the device manager screen and my pc keeps making the sound when you connect and disconnect a device to the pc.
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Hello man. I know it has been a long time and I haven't responded to or help you, but here I am.
In Step 2 you are updating/installing the driver so the Phone can be recognized on your PC. What I can infer from this message is that you already have the driver; that means that you can continue to the next step. If that is not the case -you don't have the driver install- then selected one of the following two links to download the driver: Link #1 https://www.driverarchives.com/pc/hp/bm388aa-abm/231997/qualcomm-hs-usb-qdloader-9008-com4-.html Link #2 https://gsmusbdrivers.com/download/android-qualcomm-usb-driver/
I recommend Link #2. In both, you'll need a program that unzips the file -I recommend 7-zip (https://www.7-zip.org)-. Then run the executable file where you'll install the driver. And definitely after that, you can continue to the next step.
I hope this helps and works.
I can't find anything definitive about whether it's rootable or not
Same here i tried every root app possible and failed.
just unlock bootloader and flash twrp
after that flash latest magisk zip hope it will work
Bhanu8082 said:
just unlock bootloader and flash twrp
after that flash latest magisk zip hope it will work
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No need to flash TWRP: Booting into it is sufficient.
Bhanu8082 said:
just unlock bootloader and flash twrp
after that flash latest magisk zip hope it will work
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How did you unlock the bootloader?
sCriptKittY1987 said:
How did you unlock the bootloader?
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simple , go to about phone and try to find build number,
after you find build number tap on it until it says you are in developer mode
after that head on to developer option (it may be inside about phone section or above about phone section) turn on the option which says allow oem unlock. then,
just reboot to recovery mode either by pressing volume up or volume down key with power button.
after you enter recovery connect usb cable and open command prompt in pc and make sure that lg device drivers are installed on your pc also make sure you have adb and fastboot installed.
ok, after all this type command
adb devices
if any thing shows us then you have successfully connected your device.
after it type
adb reboot bootloader
then your mobile should restart and show fastboot mode in screen
type command
fastboot oem unlock
and done your bootloader is unlocked.
Bhanu8082 said:
just unlock bootloader and flash twrp
after that flash latest magisk zip hope it will work
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Where did you find a tarp img for the LG k51?
sCriptKittY1987 said:
Where did you find a tarp img for the LG k51?
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tarp image????? just follow the tutorial.
I meant TWRP recovery . After you've unlocked the bootloader where did you get a custom recovery to flash for the LG k51. From what I saw on Team Wins website, there isn't one.
Bhanu8082 said:
simple , go to about phone and try to find build number,
after you find build number tap on it until it says you are in developer mode
after that head on to developer option (it may be inside about phone section or above about phone section) turn on the option which says allow oem unlock. then,
just reboot to recovery mode either by pressing volume up or volume down key with power button.
after you enter recovery connect usb cable and open command prompt in pc and make sure that lg device drivers are installed on your pc also make sure you have adb and fastboot installed.
ok, after all this type command
adb devices
if any thing shows us then you have successfully connected your device.
after it type
adb reboot bootloader
then your mobile should restart and show fastboot mode in screen
type command
fastboot oem unlock
and done your bootloader is unlocked.
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When I typed fastboot oem unlock I get a reply saying <waiting for any device>
sCriptKittY1987 said:
When I typed fastboot oem unlock I get a reply saying <waiting for any device>
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I doubt that's going to work, but let me know if it does. Carriers and manufacturers use a variety of sophisticated security schemes like requiring lengthy codes that only they can provide, etc to purposely make it very difficult to unlock bootloaders. Tmobile gave me a K51 for free. They apparently feel the have to pay for it by spying on me. I bought a moto g7 plus unlocked for $117 directly from Moto and put Lineage on it, no gapps Would love to use thie k51 though if anyone figures it out because it's more waterproof and bigger battery.
mgsgta3 said:
I can't find anything definitive about whether it's rootable or not
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Whether device's bootloader is unlockable / device's Android is root-able or not you easily can find out by means of ABB:
Code:
adb shell "getprop ro.oem_unlock_supported"
If returned value is 1, then it's supported otherwise it's not.
sCriptKittY1987 said:
Where did you find a tarp img for the LG k51?
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and let me guess my doofus luck im guessing no way to unlock it with out a P.C. like nuttin at all?
Absolutely no of the crap above works at all in any capacity especially sprint. Generic postings like hold volume down and power also doesn't work to go into fastboot so if you guys are following the advice of some of these guys don't because you'll drop more money on a new phone then you will unlocking it some variants verizon is one I think you have to call LG I know I spent 6 hrs on the phone with "tech support" aka "jokes with a screen to read from" to FINALLY get into touch with an engineer who told me the only way "NOW" to unlocked the bootloader is in his office which means it has to be depot to be unlocked which as of this moment lg is not doing that WILL change in the future that was 12/03/2020. Even running external adb with kali linux to hack it broke the bootloader and sends you into an infinite reboot loop
jwoegerbauer said:
Whether device's bootloader is unlockable / device's Android is root-able or not you easily can find out by means of ABB:
Code:
adb shell "getprop ro.oem_unlock_supported"
If returned value is 1, then it's supported otherwise it's not.
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This returns no value on a locked bootloader because even with Dev. Opt. Enables its still read only until bootloader is unlocked this is verified on two carriers k51's sprint and att. However it is unlockable we haven't found it and/or LG has not added this service to their site which is where you will get the info needed for the unlocked.
Oh my. You know you need to do all this from a computer, right? Can't do it in an Android terminal because fastboot commands are only valid in a phone's bootloader environment. And if you didnt know that then rooting and all of the dangers that come with it just isnt for you. But yes, it's rootable. So here you go anyway.
Reboot the phone to download mode.
Install LG's K51 usb drivers, and install adb and fastboot, on your computer.
Open a command prompt and type: fastboot oem unlock
If it does anything other than pat you on the back and tell you it's proud of you and how well you follow instructions, then go back and follow the effing instructions.
Otherwise, type: fastboot reboot.
Download magisk manager.
Do the magisk manager.
Use the LG flash tool on your computer to flash what you just did when you did the magisk manager.
And presto, you're rooted. Or I successfully left out enough info and you dont know how to use Google, leaving your device still not rooted. And thank god for that.
Ive been learning from xda for some time now. Bricked a few phones in my learning curve and tonight i had my first success with my g7, and wrighting this on my new k51. This is my first post and I think that was pretty rude of you to say. This is supposed to be a place to learn, share knowledge, and help those who are less educated. Not look down on people and say crap like that. If he wants to learn even if it takes a couple bricked phones to do it, let him. Either give him the proper procedures or dont say nothing at all. How long did it take you? How many phones? Its taking me quit a while but i am finaly getting somewhere. Keep with it guy. Dont let this dude, or any one else for that matter, bring you down.
Kenwoodquality69 said:
Ive been learning from xda for some time now. Bricked a few phones in my learning curve and tonight i had my first success with my g7, and wrighting this on my new k51. This is my first post and I think that was pretty rude of you to say. This is supposed to be a place to learn, share knowledge, and help those who are less educated. Not look down on people and say crap like that. If he wants to learn even if it takes a couple bricked phones to do it, let him. Either give him the proper procedures or dont say nothing at all. How long did it take you? How many phones? Its taking me quit a while but i am finaly getting somewhere. Keep with it guy. Dont let this dude, or any one else for that matter, bring you down.
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Yo Ken,
So your K51 rooted?
If so, maybe you could provide a step by step?
I haven't done this yet but is it verified working? I did a google search came across the method to do the unlocking but it showed it was a failed project?
TexasPride said:
I haven't done this yet but is it verified working? I did a google search came across the method to do the unlocking but it showed it was a failed project?
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O lord i hope this isnt true
Hello,
I am trying to convert Tmobile OP9 to Global version and I am stuck at a basic step of getting the oem unlock code when trying to unlock the bootloader.
Details:
1. got my network unlocked from mobbdeep couple of weeks back.
2. Under Settings > "Network Unlock" status shows as unlocked
3. Installed the latest SDK as I am following the guide here to get the bootloader unlocked. When I boot in fastmode and run the oem command it stays at "waiting for device" and returns nothing.
Code:
fastboot oem get_unlock_code
When I run this, device list shows empty
Code:
adb devices
- Enabled USB debugging and stay awake options is checked from what I read on few posts
- When I restart the phone normally and then run "adb devices" it shows my phone listed
- Working on windows machine
What am I doing wrong here ?
TIA !!
PS: attached image shows the device state as Locked
If your phone is SIM unlocked, follow the instructions to convert from T-Mo to global.
Then you'll have the normal OEM unlock in dev options. Then you can just do the fastboot oem unlock and call it good.
Much easier and you don't have to deal with the token. It worked well for me.
I have the global version, not TMobile, so this might not apply
But I had a similar issue with fastboot not recognizing my device, the solution is disabling driver signing in windows and manually updating the driver in device manager
Check the "root OnePlus9" thread.. on page 8 at the bottom there's a guide on how to do it
Superguy said:
If your phone is SIM unlocked, follow the instructions to convert from T-Mo to global.
Then you'll have the normal OEM unlock in dev options. Then you can just do the fastboot oem unlock and call it good.
Much easier and you don't have to deal with the token. It worked well for me.
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Thanks for your response.
I tried that earlier assuming the same but it asked me to first flash the unlock token for which I am following the steps
I was however able to get the device listed after manually uninstalling/installing adb drivers
avid_droid said:
Check in device manager. If you have the yellow triangle on your phone in device manager just download android composite driver and update it through device manager/browse computer/ select unzipped folder and click OK.
Might be the issue
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That was indeed the issue. I manually uninstalled and installed the drivers which helped and I can now see the device listed and also got the oem unlock code successfully.
I have submitted the form with Tmobile for the unlock token, hopefully that should do it.
Thanks !
This thread was helpful as well. Thanks !
cass89 said:
I have the global version, not TMobile, so this might not apply
But I had a similar issue with fastboot not recognizing my device, the solution is disabling driver signing in windows and manually updating the driver in device manager
Check the "root OnePlus9" thread.. on page 8 at the bottom there's a guide on how to do it
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This thread was helpful as well. Thanks !
avid_droid said:
If going for root and conversion,don't forget to use partitions manager to back up persist.img and modemst1,modemst2.
Can't stress that enough. This is my second oneplus device messed up in a 3 week time period
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I will definitely.
I remember doing the same process for OP6T. Some users had mentioned about the issues surfacing and that helped o go back to stock
That reminds, like 6T are there any known issues post converting ?
I remember play services weren't functioning fine as well as there was no google pay. My corporate apps also didnt install due to missing security certificates.
Same applies for OP9 as well ?
FRNK8 said:
I will definitely.
I remember doing the same process for OP6T. Some users had mentioned about the issues surfacing and that helped o go back to stock
That reminds, like 6T are there any known issues post converting ?
I remember play services weren't functioning fine as well as there was no google pay. My corporate apps also didnt install due to missing security certificates.
Same applies for OP9 as well ?
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You might want to backup your modem partition just in case you want to try the T-Mobile modem. I've heard reports the the AA modem works great, and also that the AA modem sucks, so YMMV
craznazn said:
You might want to backup your modem partition just in case you want to try the T-Mobile modem. I've heard reports the the AA modem works great, and also that the AA modem sucks, so YMMV
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Hey thanks for the heads up. I will
Would infact first go through the conversion steps to go back to Tmo just incase things go south.
avid_droid said:
If going for root and conversion,don't forget to use partitions manager to back up persist.img and modemst1,modemst2.
Can't stress that enough. This is my second oneplus device messed up in a 3 week time period
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craznazn said:
You might want to backup your modem partition just in case you want to try the T-Mobile modem. I've heard reports the the AA modem works great, and also that the AA modem sucks, so YMMV
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Following the guide here, I just performed the bootloader unlock successfully. Per your suggestion, I want to backup the modem files before I proceed any further.
I cant seem to recollect how do I backup the modem files when I did the same conversion for OP6T. Can you please guide me here before I proceed with the next steps.
I tried installing the partitions backup but it wont allow me without root. I vaguely remember that I hadn't rooted my device the last time while backing up these files or is root needed ?
TIA !
You need to root. Rooting is fine and won't affect your modem. While you are there, back up persist, modemst1, modemst2, modem_a, and modem_b. _a and _b should be different versions and you can pick and choose which one you might want to use (or stick with AA)
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You need to root. Rooting is fine and won't affect your modem. While you are there, back up persist, modemst1, modemst2, modem_a, and modem_b. _a and _b should be different versions and you can pick and choose which one you might want to use (or stick with AA)
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Can you help me with the steps to root ? Just want to be careful while doing so.
I saw some posts but that was related to the Tmobile OP9Pro(in my case its its Tmo Op9). The boot images were different so I didnt try to play around.
Thanks !
Just try to fastboot boot a magisk patched img and see if it works.
Try https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/root-oneplus-9.4253651/
Don't flash anything, just go to fastboot
Code:
fastboot boot patched_boot.img
craznazn said:
Just try to fastboot boot a magisk patched img and see if it works.
Try https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/root-oneplus-9.4253651/
Don't flash anything, just go to fastboot
Code:
fastboot boot patched_boot.img
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Okay did this step.
Downloaded an copied stock image and the boot_patched image provided on the link and copied to my phones internal storage
Also as next step said, rebooted the phone
- went to Magisk app > install > selected boot_patched.img from internal storage
- phone restarted
- When I open the partitions backup app it still shows "device is not rooted" warning
What step did I miss ?
FRNK8 said:
That was indeed the issue. I manually uninstalled and installed the drivers which helped and I can now see the device listed and also got the oem unlock code successfully.
I have submitted the form with Tmobile for the unlock token, hopefully that should do it.
Thanks !
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do you have a link for the driver I'm having the same problem
I just wanna learn how to begin the rooting don't know what driver how to get a sdk what app nothing?
I'm looking at the A13 as well since the GS5 is now blocked by AT&T.
I just spoke to Samsung, and they told me the A13 G5 unlocked version purchased directly from them comes with an unlocked bootloader.
I think I just wet myself.
MaddogK said:
I just spoke to Samsung, and they told me the A13 G5 unlocked version purchased directly from them comes with an unlocked bootloader.
I think I just wet myself.
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What about flashable firmware?
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What about flashable firmware?
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I don't think there's any yet, it's only been on the market for a few months. Aside from it's size it's pretty nice, I've had it 2 weeks and love the battery life.
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I just spoke to Samsung, and they told me the A13 G5 unlocked version purchased directly from them comes with an unlocked bootloader.
I think I just wet myself.
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This one dosnt
Samfirm should have the version of android you need for you're phone you need the Samsung flash tool su+twrp+magisk is optional good luck! Ps.always back up everything
I will be working on mine purchased from Metro PCS. Its OEM bootloader is locked at the moment. I will be using Magisk and flashing a TWRP. Utilizing an ADB wireless USB connection from PC. I will keep you posted if someone else doesnt beat me too it. Either way this thread is going so im sure together we can knock this out. Im going to do my LG Stylo 4 firsy. Its OEM came unlocked from Metro PCS...so i scored. Just havent had time. I just did my ZTE ZMax Pro Z981 from Metro PCS...it also was unlocked OEM. They will all need a PC usb connection and Magisck. You can find them in threads here. Good luck. Will post again when i get time. Hope this helps a little. Here you might not get an answer you want...but if you dig youll find what youre looking for...just got learn by doing...like they said...always backup... everything...first...dont forget to remove sd before you factory reset or you will wipe it. And your phone. If youre not sure...dont change things you dont know...you will brick your phone. Follow directions you find in threads...and you will be fine. I learned how to be a great chef from other chefs who told me the ingredients but never amounts of ingredients. Thats how you become a great chef and also become great developer...good luck guys. Im learning too. Share what you learn. FYI...the one click....dont bother...IJS...PC you will need for this....
GeekNout23 said:
I will be working on mine purchased from Metro PCS. Its OEM bootloader is locked at the moment. I will be using Magisk and flashing a TWRP.
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How do you plan on flashing those if the bootloader is locked.....?
Sorry to break it to you, but it's a Samsung thing. It doesn't matter if it's a device from a carrier or carrier-free directly from Samsung, if you buy a U.S. Samsung phone you will not unlock bootloader freely.
ShaDisNX255 said:
Sorry to break it to you, but it's a Samsung thing. It doesn't matter if it's a device from a carrier or carrier-free directly from Samsung, if you buy a U.S. Samsung phone you will not unlock bootloader freely.
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Correct
first you need oem unlock on that takes pluging in phone holding volume+/- (both) and power till it shutdown and restarts with the unlock option in recovery
Just bought this but the 5G version
Hi, I just rooted my Samsung Galaxy A13. Here's a quick tutorial of what worked for me:
Prerequisites:
Install Heimdall onto your computer. I used Manjaro Linux as my OS, and haven't tested anything else. Install any drivers if necessary.
Install Magisk onto your phone. I recommend using the F-Droid store/app, or Magisk's GitHub page.
Steps
Install any updates for your phone.
Unlock Bootloader
First of all you need to unlock the bootloader:
Enable Developer Mode by navigating: Settings > About Phone > Software information.
Tap Build number about 7 or 8 times until it says You're now a developer.
Allowing the bootloader to be unlocked:
Settings > Developer Options > Enable OEM unlocking.
Allow it to be enabled if prompted.
Turn off your device.
Turn on Download Mode by holding down Volume Up and Volume Down.
When you see a blue screen, hold Volume Up until it shows Unlock Bootloader screen.
Press Volume Up to confirm.
Flashing firmware
https://samfw.com/ is a good resource for downloading firmware. Be careful that you're downloading the correct firmware though. You can find information by navigating on your phone:
Settings > About Phone, and Settings > About Phone > Software information. If you call *#1234# it will show you the current firmware.
Extract the archive.
Extract the file staring with AP.
Extract the file boot.img.IZ4.
Move boot.img onto your phone.
Open Magisk. Click install. Locate and patch the file. Move the file back onto your computers.
Extract the file starting with CSC. Locate the pit file.
Open Heimdall.
Choose the pit file and the patched boot image.
Put your phone in Download Mode and connect via USB.
Flash your phone.
If it worked successfully, your phone will reboot. It will probably throw an error before starting. Choose to do a factory reset. This will delete all the user data, but the patched boot file will stay in place.
Download Magisk again. Follow the prompts.
To test if you have super user access, install Termux from the F-Droid store. type su into the terminal. You will get a pop up asking if you want to give super user permissions.
Congratulations! You're now the UNIX sysadmin of your own phone!
hello Everyone, a friend of mine from America bought an A13 5G, now we are in Europe and the phone is blocked.
exactly inserting a European sim says:
Phone locked. Please contact our customer service center to unlock your phone.
i tried to unlocked bootloader, but unfortunately i don't have OEM unlock present, no way i get it out!
there is a complicated procedure with Flashing a Combination Firmware, but it looks difficult!!! I haven't done it yet.
but would it be possible to only unlock the phone to use European sims?
many thanks
K
krellz said:
hello Everyone, a friend of mine from America bought an A13 5G, now we are in Europe and the phone is blocked.
exactly inserting a European sim says:
Phone locked. Please contact our customer service center to unlock your phone.
i tried to unlocked bootloader, but unfortunately i don't have OEM unlock present, no way i get it out!
there is a complicated procedure with Flashing a Combination Firmware, but it looks difficult!!! I haven't done it yet.
but would it be possible to only unlock the phone to use European sims?
many thanks
K
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Unlocking the bootloader would not do anything for you in regards to network unlocking. Those are 2 totally separate and distinct procedures.
What's the Baseband Version on the device? You can find that under Settings-->About-->Software Information (and don't do any software updates to the device if it prompts you to)
Hello, the first thing would be to unlock the bootloader which is very easy in Samsung terminals, In all Samsung is the same, you can see the following video that I recommend. No PC needed, The video is in Spanish but it is only to follow the same steps:
The second thing would be to get root, the easiest would be with Magisk, I recommend you watch this video since it is not necessary to format the cell phone, the video is also in Spanish, but you still follow the same steps. In this case, a PC is necessary:
Soon I will make a post myself, teaching you how to root without losing data, the same way as in the video, in case you didn't understand the video.
There is no boot.img.IZ4 im my ap file
ok i found the boot.img I extracted the ap file with winrar before. some how it does not see the .img files but untarring on linux worked. i managed to re flash the ap fille with odin and i saw lot of .img files being flashed and the extracted foldersize by winrar was way smaler than the archive. so that made me look at the ap file and i got the boot.img patched by magisk and made an lz4 file out of it how do i get that boot.img.lz4 back in the archive?
also whats wrong with fast boot?
"fastboot devices" lists my device when its connected but like many here post it does not work with other commands it failes like thIs :
fastboot flash bootloader b.img
Sending 'bootloader' (32768 KB) FAILED (remote: 'unknown command')
fastboot: error: Command failed
Tried other examples too but nothing works tried the fastboot included in android studio and one of the minimal adb/fastboot. the boot loader is unlocked (Not using fastboot) and odin works fine. my phone is in the "entertering fastboor mode" state .its a samsung galaxy a13 g5 and i flashed this firmware using odin
AP_A136BXXS2BWA1_A136BXXS2BWA1_MQB61124574_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT_meta_OS13 now its stock again with no accounts.
fastboot reboot does work so some is right.
fastboot reboot
Rebooting OKAY [ 0.001s]
Finished. Total time: 0.005s
i hope some one can point me in the right direction.
thx
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i hope some one can point me in the right direction.
thx
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Fastboot isn't functional on Samsung devices. Samsung replaces it with Download mode. Therefore, all flashing is done via Download mode using Odin, not via fastboot mode using command terminal
Hello.
Recently i flashed this: ROM in my Redmi 10C, and now I can't unlock the bootloader to flash it back to the stock ROM. Its not exactly bricked, but I can't root it. Why do I need to root it? Because you can do all the fun things only if you have root of course!
My question is:
Is the Redmi 10C going to let me flash it through EDL mode with QPST/QFIL (Qualcomm emergency tools for dumdums like me)
Or am I forced to go to someone with an authorized MI account (and that person can flash it). Alternatively, can I get my MI account authorized, or at least borrow one only for this.
Thank you for reading, and good day to you.
dthslce42 said:
Hello.
Recently i flashed this: ROM in my Redmi 10C, and now I can't unlock the bootloader to flash it back to the stock ROM. Its not exactly bricked, but I can't root it. Why do I need to root it? Because you can do all the fun things only if you have root of course!
My question is:
Is the Redmi 10C going to let me flash it through EDL mode with QPST/QFIL (Qualcomm emergency tools for dumdums like me)
Or am I forced to go to someone with an authorized MI account (and that person can flash it). Alternatively, can I get my MI account authorized, or at least borrow one only for this.
Thank you for reading, and good day to you.
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First, be absolutely sure, which model, exactly is your device, check the code name of your device, and which ROM suits for it.
Still, not clear, how did you get to flash a custom ROM, with the bootloader locked?
TThThank you f
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First, be absolutely sure, which model, exactly is your device, check the code name of your device, and which ROM suits for it.
Still, not clear, how did you get to flash a custom ROM, with the bootloader locked?
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Thank you for answering. I apologize, the bootloader isn't locked. It's just that I cannot check the OEM unlock option (it's greyed out, on the system i installed).
First. I rooted my redmi 10c (still had the stock/default ROM)
Then. I proceeded to flash it (with twrp) with the ROM I quoted before. Although I suspect it didn't completed installation, because it doesn't have some features that all ROMs have (thank god it still has networking & basic telephony functions). And now i cannot root it, because i can't check 'OEM unlock' option.
I researched thoroughly and the only way I see fit (at the moment) is to use the EDL mode and the official 'MI Flash Pro tool'.
BUT according to various sources, the Redmi 10c falls in the category of models that need an Authorized MI Account (log into the official tool) to properly flash a system through EDL mode.
I want to restore it to the stock/default ROM. But to do that through EDL i need an authorized account.
My doubt is simple: do I really need the 'MI Flash Tool Pro' ? Or can I just enter EDL mode, use QPST/QFIL (also an official tool) and do it without the need to log in? (authorized).
Thank you for keeping up!
dthslce42 said:
TThThank you f
Thank you for answering. I apologize, the bootloader isn't locked. It's just that I cannot check the OEM unlock option (it's greyed out, on the system i installed).
First. I rooted my redmi 10c (still had the stock/default ROM)
Then. I proceeded to flash it (with twrp) with the ROM I quoted before. Although I suspect it didn't completed installation, because it doesn't have some features that all ROMs have (thank god it still has networking & basic telephony functions). And now i cannot root it, because i can't check 'OEM unlock' option.
I researched thoroughly and the only way I see fit (at the moment) is to use the EDL mode and the official 'MI Flash Pro tool'.
BUT according to various sources, the Redmi 10c falls in the category of models that need an Authorized MI Account (log into the official tool) to properly flash a system through EDL mode.
I want to restore it to the stock/default ROM. But to do that through EDL i need an authorized account.
My doubt is simple: do I really need the 'MI Flash Tool Pro' ? Or can I just enter EDL mode, use QPST/QFIL (also an official tool) and do it without the need to log in? (authorized).
Thank you for keeping up!
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There are some confusing concepts here.
Firstly, a locked device doesn´t admit custom images, OK, I must assume you know that, next, if you didn´t expressly re-locked it, then it remains unlocked, the toggle unlock OEM grayed out, is not a problem, always that it is checked, it means your device is still unlocked.
Anyway, if the doubt persists, can you provide some screenshots.
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There are some confusing concepts here.
Firstly, a locked device doesn´t admit custom images, OK, I must assume you know that, next, if you didn´t expressly re-locked it, then it remains unlocked, the toggle unlock OEM grayed out, is not a problem, always that it is checked, it means your device is still unlocked.
Anyway, if the doubt persists, can you provide some screenshots.
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Mmm, i assumed the the device was still unlocked because it should persist (after you flash it any number of times you want). That, and when I restart it it shows an 'unlocked' padlock icon.
I'm going to post some screenshots.
Pic 2: the 'OEM unlock' should appear with the other debugging (Depuración) options, it doesn't.
Pic 1: it only appears when I search for it, when i tap on it it doesn't do anything.
(Sorry for the Spanish)
dthslce42 said:
Pic 2: the 'OEM unlock' should appear with the other debugging (Depuración) options, it doesn't.
Pic 1: it only appears when I search for it, when i tap on it it doesn't do anything.
(Sorry for the Spanish)
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I guess you want to referring to OEM unlock toggle, that it´s not present. Again, that the toggle is not present, doesn´t mean, your bootloader is locked, most probably, the ROM you´re actually on is not showing, and nothing more, strange, but as it is.
So, you can do what you want, as the bootloader is unlocked.
You can be absolutely sure, by sending device to fastboot mode and doing fastboot oem device-info
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I guess you want to referring to OEM unlock toggle, that it´s not present. Again, that the toggle is not present, doesn´t mean, your bootloader is locked, most probably, the ROM you´re actually on is not showing, and nothing more, strange, but as it is.
So, you can do what you want, as the bootloader is unlocked.
You can be absolutely sure, by sending device to fastboot mode and doing fastboot oem device-info
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Mmmmm. I forgot to clarify... It doesn't even let me transfer files trough USB. So fastboot mode is locked(?). You could say that the phone is kinda bricked. Since I have 0 clues on how to change the ROM.
But back to the core of this thread.
Is it advisable to use any of the tools: QPST/QFIL(Qualcomm), in EDL mode to change the ROM.
I ask here because i hope someone knows if using the Qualcomm tools is gonna work.
Since xiaomi tools ABSOLUTELY require an authorized account to complete the process (and not hardbrick the phone pls).
dthslce42 said:
Mmmmm. I forgot to clarify... It doesn't even let me transfer files trough USB. So fastboot mode is locked(?). You could say that the phone is kinda bricked. Since I have 0 clues on how to change the ROM.
But back to the core of this thread.
Is it advisable to use any of the tools: QPST/QFIL(Qualcomm), in EDL mode to change the ROM.
I ask here because i hope someone knows if using the Qualcomm tools is gonna work.
Since xiaomi tools ABSOLUTELY require an authorized account to complete the process (and not hardbrick the phone pls).
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Man, please, put all the attention, to both, to me, and to your words. I don´t understand at all, why you say you´re bricked or something, or you say, you don´t know how to put another ROM onto your device when you already flashed in the past a custom ROM, Why you should use Qfil/QPST or other of those unbricking tool, if...
Your device has the bootloader UNLOCKED and you DON´T need to put the Xiaomi ROM into your device, an authorized account is needed when you need to flash the OFFICIAL ROM, not for any other custom ROM, in your case, you can flash any other custom ROM as you already did it in the past.
Better tell me:
1-Can your device be power on?
2-Can your device enter to TWRP, and/or fastboot mode?
3-What exactly do you want to achieve right now?
"1-Can your device be power on?"
Yes.
"2-Can your device enter to TWRP, and/or fastboot mode?"
It can enter fastboot mode. But not TWRP, it was erased. I didn't realize until it was too late.
"3-What exactly do you want to achieve right now?"
Either change to other ROM. Or reinstall the current one. But I don't know how.
dthslce42 said:
"1-Can your device be power on?"
Yes.
"2-Can your device enter to TWRP, and/or fastboot mode?"
It can enter fastboot mode. But not TWRP, it was erased. I didn't realize until it was too late.
"3-What exactly do you want to achieve right now?"
Either change to other ROM. Or reinstall the current one. But I don't know how.
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Ok, if you have a fastboot mode working fine, then you just have to reinstall the recovery available for your device, as you did it once, then, rebooting to it, just flash the ROM available for your device. Jut repeat that process.
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Ok, if you have a fastboot mode working fine, then you just have to reinstall the recovery available for your device, as you did it once, then, rebooting to it, just flash the ROM available for your device. Jut repeat that process.
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I'm really grateful mate. What you told me about the EDL mode (that i can install any ROM with the Qualcomm tool, as long as it's not the official from Xiaomi) was really helpful. Thank you!
The phone can enter fastboot mode, but it's not recognized by any PC. (That's why I say the 'OEM unlock' option it's the most likely culprit) so -i think- it cannot be done that way.
All drivers were installed (automatically, the unlock tool has an option to scan and install the correct drivers, and manually)
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I'm really grateful mate. What you told me about the EDL mode (that i can install any ROM with the Qualcomm tool, as long as it's not the official from Xiaomi) was really helpful. Thank you!
The phone can enter fastboot mode, but it's not recognized by any PC. (That's why I say the 'OEM unlock' option it's the most likely culprit) so -i think- it cannot be done that way.
All drivers were installed (automatically, the unlock tool has an option to scan and install the correct drivers, and manually)
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OK, from what I understood, you want to follow the guidelines provided, I mean, flash the TWRP again using fastboot, then boot to it, and from there can flash any custom ROM...
If I´m right, and this is correct, you are feeling that you´re stuck in fastboot mode but the device is not recognized as of now...
Unlock tool and also the Xiaomi Unlock tool or even the Xiaomi (Pro) tool, has the correct fastboot drivers for any Xiaomi device, BUT, the issue is "simply" that you have to "call" that specific drivers and "match" it to your device, the right drivers are already there, from within a long list of all of the device (compatible or not) drivers...
I mean, you just have to connect your device in fastboot mode, you have to see, either the Xiaomi bunny (in older devices) or the fastboot legend into your screen, then just update the drivers...
Keep the device manager windows opened in a part of your PC, and check the changes when you connect your device, then you have to see, some driver that appeared, and update it from the list following something like the images I´ll upload, the guide I made is to update EDL drivers, but apply the part you need, in order to get Android Bootloader Interface, note that your device has not to be listed under Port COM like in EDL.
When you uncheck this option, then you can find it from the list.