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RMA phone from Google is not unlocking the bootloader

It says it's unlockable, but fails.
Code:
platform-tools_r29.0.0-windows\platform-tools>fastboot flashing get_unlock_ability
(bootloader) get_unlock_ability: 1
OKAY [ 0.003s]
Finished. Total time: 0.009s
So then:
Code:
platform-tools_r29.0.0-windows\platform-tools>fastboot flashing unlock
FAILED (remote: 'Flashing Unlock is not allowed
')
fastboot: error: Command failed
platform-tools_r29.0.0-windows\platform-tools>fastboot flashing unlock_critical
FAILED (remote: 'unknown command')
fastboot: error: Command failed
If I factory reset, then oem unlock is allowed, but when I simply reboot to the bootloader, and start the phone after, it is greyed out. I feel like I am getting a false positive, except for the command above literally says it should be unlockable. fastboot oem unlock also does not work. I am skipping all options during setup and using Wifi as well only.
Any ideas?

There's already a thread about it. More than likely your rma is a Verizon phone and they can't be unlocked. Search and you shall find

I highly suspect Verizon model. A quick way to solve this is contact Google Pixel Support and give them the IMEI of the phone and ask for them to confirm if it is the VZW or Google Edition. I've done this a couple times to find a used Google Edition phones cause I've had a few duds. Phone support is the quickest, chat support has protocol that might make it hard for them to disclose that information.

AgentSoul said:
I highly suspect Verizon model. A quick way to solve this is contact Google Pixel Support and give them the IMEI of the phone and ask for them to confirm if it is the VZW or Google Edition. I've done this a couple times to find a used Google Edition phones cause I've had a few duds. Phone support is the quickest, chat support has protocol that might make it hard for them to disclose that information.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2/help/oem-unlocking-grayed-vzw-pixel-2-t3776763

Free bootloader Unlock key for Nokia 8.1

Disclaimer : I don't know Nokia fixed this or not and will this work for you guys but it worked for me and i want the developers to provide mass support for our Nokia 8.1 coz this is highly capable devices made stupid by HMD and fed up of lack of support by nokia
IMPORTANT: Do not verify your device on hmd unlocker app or it won't work for sure
step 1: go to website https://www.nokia.com/phones/en_int/bootloader sign in via Google(i did but don't think so it matters)
Step 2: Fill in required details asked and proceed directly on website and the website alone...do not verify ur imei on the nokia bootloader unlock app or this will not work 100%
Step 3: Agree all the terms and validate...u will get the unlock key from hmd global on email by which u signed in on Step 1
I am attaching the pics of the key i got...also it says it is the key for Nokia 8 but that's typo I guess but I assure u it works coz I unlocked my device also I relocked the bootloader and all the widevine works perfect after relocking the bootloader so no worries if you want to go back to stock also
I REQUEST ALL THE DEVELOPERS IF THIS WORKS FOR U GUYS PLEASE PLEASE SHOW CUSTOM ROMS AND RECOVERY SUPPORT FOR OUR NOKIA 8.1
THANKS IN ADVANCE

Is there any advice that ROM cannot be upgraded ? My condition is : I followed your steps to do but I couldn't flash unlock key. I returned system and found the "OEM unlock" cannot be enabled. That's why I cannot flash my unlock key.

not working
Code:
# fastboot flash unlock unlock.key
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'unlock' (0 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.003s]
writing 'unlock'...
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.007s

Kris Chen said:
Is there any advice that ROM cannot be upgraded ? My condition is : I followed your steps to do but I couldn't flash unlock key. I returned system and found the "OEM unlock" cannot be enabled. That's why I cannot flash my unlock key.
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Maybe its a possibility but low...although just found out yesterday that it depends on which production batch ur phone is made in....Nokia 8.1 manufactured in old batches have unlockable bootloader coz there imei is properly written
So its upon luck....which batch ur phone belongs to

dantemason said:
not working
Code:
# fastboot flash unlock unlock.key
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'unlock' (0 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.003s]
writing 'unlock'...
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.007s
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Yea mate then its end for you...unfortunately but did u have the option to turn OEM unlock on developer options...

Sanket Kalore said:
Yea mate then its end for you...unfortunately but did u have the option to turn OEM unlock on developer options...
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Yes I have the OEM unlock on developer options, but it grayed out and not able to switch on.
And I watched the video in the telegram group you posted, executed the same command, but just didn't work.
Like you said, maybe it's end for me :crying:
Code:
$ fastboot oem device-info
...
(bootloader) Verity mode: true
(bootloader) Device unlocked: false
(bootloader) Device critical unlocked: false
(bootloader) Charger screen enabled: true
OKAY [ 0.001s]
finished. total time: 0.001s

dantemason said:
Yes I have the OEM unlock on developer options, but it grayed out and not able to switch on.
And I watched the video in the telegram group you posted, executed the same command, but just didn't work.
Like you said, maybe it's end for me :crying:
Code:
$ fastboot oem device-info
...
(bootloader) Verity mode: true
(bootloader) Device unlocked: false
(bootloader) Device critical unlocked: false
(bootloader) Charger screen enabled: true
OKAY [ 0.001s]
finished. total time: 0.001s
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Well mine is also greyed out but I had enabled it in last update so it stayed on but grey

Sanket Kalore said:
Disclaimer : I don't know Nokia fixed this or not and will this work for you guys but it worked for me and i want the developers to provide mass support for our Nokia 8.1 coz this is highly capable devices made stupid by HMD and fed up of lack of support by nokia
IMPORTANT: Do not verify your device on hmd unlocker app or it won't work for sure
step 1: go to website https://www.nokia.com/phones/en_int/bootloader sign in via Google(i did but don't think so it matters)
Step 2: Fill in required details asked and proceed directly on website and the website alone...do not verify ur imei on the nokia bootloader unlock app or this will not work 100%
Step 3: Agree all the terms and validate...u will get the unlock key from hmd global on email by which u signed in on Step 1
I am attaching the pics of the key i got...also it says it is the key for Nokia 8 but that's typo I guess but I assure u it works coz I unlocked my device also I relocked the bootloader and all the widevine works perfect after relocking the bootloader so no worries if you want to go back to stock also
I REQUEST ALL THE DEVELOPERS IF THIS WORKS FOR U GUYS PLEASE PLEASE SHOW CUSTOM ROMS AND RECOVERY SUPPORT FOR OUR NOKIA 8.1
THANKS IN ADVANCE
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UPDATE: 5 guys successful unlocked with this method no need of enabling OEM unlock option just go ahead and follow the instructions of nokia gives after sending key.

I have an error:
fastboot flash unlock unlock.bin
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'unlock' (0 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.000s]
writing 'unlock'...
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.015s
Any solution?
Thanks

i reached out to nokia care and below was the response
Nokia mobile care
I would like to inform you that unlocking the bootloader is not available at this moment
***********
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'unlock' (0 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.000s]
writing 'unlock'...
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.016s

thx it did work on my phone.

Hmmm, looks like site isn't working anymore.
I check the checkbox, but the log in to continue button stays greyed out, tried 3 different browsers.
Sadly, Looks like I have to pay for unlock. Am looking in lineageos development for this device. Too much free time after loosing job

Sanket Kalore said:
Disclaimer : I don't know Nokia fixed this or not and will this work for you guys but it worked for me and i want the developers to provide mass support for our Nokia 8.1 coz this is highly capable devices made stupid by HMD and fed up of lack of support by nokia
IMPORTANT: Do not verify your device on hmd unlocker app or it won't work for sure
step 1: go to website https://www.nokia.com/phones/en_int/bootloader sign in via Google(i did but don't think so it matters)
Step 2: Fill in required details asked and proceed directly on website and the website alone...do not verify ur imei on the nokia bootloader unlock app or this will not work 100%
Step 3: Agree all the terms and validate...u will get the unlock key from hmd global on email by which u signed in on Step 1
I am attaching the pics of the key i got...also it says it is the key for Nokia 8 but that's typo I guess but I assure u it works coz I unlocked my device also I relocked the bootloader and all the widevine works perfect after relocking the bootloader so no worries if you want to go back to stock also
I REQUEST ALL THE DEVELOPERS IF THIS WORKS FOR U GUYS PLEASE PLEASE SHOW CUSTOM ROMS AND RECOVERY SUPPORT FOR OUR NOKIA 8.1
THANKS IN ADVANCE
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It doesn't work with 8.3 (invalid IMEI)

mingkee said:
It doesn't work with 8.3 (invalid IMEI)
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Maybe try Nokia 8.3 forums this is tested for Nokia 8 and 8.1 only but thanks for informing

simboy1234 said:
i reached out to nokia care and below was the response
Nokia mobile care
I would like to inform you that unlocking the bootloader is not available at this moment
***********
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'unlock' (0 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.000s]
writing 'unlock'...
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.016s
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Check 4th post

Moderator Announcement: Thread has been cleaned from advertisement of paid unlock services, which is not accepted on XDA!

Hi! Does anyone know how to lock the bootloader?
Previously, I experimented with installing GSI (PixelExperience, Havok OS, etc.). But as it turned out, the original system is much more stable than the GSI (although I may not have found the correct GSI
I want to return the phone to the state it was before unlocking the bootloader. That is, now I have the bootloader in the "unlocked" state. And I want it to be "blocked". Thus, the phone will be almost in its original form.

Motorola G7 Power Sim Locked / Change Carrier ( Verizon ) w/ rooting help

Hello, I need some help/advice.
TLDR;
Verizon Motorola G7 power (Build PDOS29.114-134-12)
{
that i want to use on straight talk verizon towers is sim locked and verizon cant help me.
I tried rooting but the device isnt elligble to unlock the bootloader from motorola, attempted root anyway and it was unsuccessful running the console commands with the patched boot.img file.
}
I purchased a Verizon G7 Power on ebay and typically I just throw a sim card in and it works, sometimes I root the phone if i wanted to do things like teathering or run other apps.
I put my Straight talk ( verizon tower ) sim card that I use into the new phone and the phone simply says "change carrier, sorry your device can't be activated on another carriers network right now" and lists the verizon support numbers.
I went to the store and asked for assistance but they referred me again to tech support and gave me a more direct number.
Of course I called and the they were very good at helping me except the outcome all came down to, the device isnt blacklisted/stolen based off the meid and i should "wait 90 days" to be able to use the phone
Its been 90 days also since i purchased it.
So then I went to root it thinking maybe if I have a different build it would be alright.
Went through the steps with the tools, patched the boot img and transferred it back to my pc and ran the command line
"PS C:\Android\platform-tools> ./fastboot flash boot C:\Users\D*****\Desktop\magisk_patched.img
(bootloader) is-logical:boot_a: not found
Sending 'boot_a' (18137 KB) OKAY [ 0.740s]
Writing 'boot_a' (bootloader) Image boot failed validation
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote: '')
fastboot: error: Command failed
PS C:\Android\platform-tools>"
I was able to check the box in the settings to 'allow bootloader to be unlocked"
So then I realized maybe I need the bootloader unlock code from Motorola, so i went through those steps and when pasting my string motorola says my device isnt eligible to be unlocked.
What do i do now ?
Thank you in advanced for your advices.

EvanWilliam said:
Hello, I need some help/advice.
TLDR;
Verizon Motorola G7 power (Build PDOS29.114-134-12)
{
that i want to use on straight talk verizon towers is sim locked and verizon cant help me.
I tried rooting but the device isnt elligble to unlock the bootloader from motorola, attempted root anyway and it was unsuccessful running the console commands with the patched boot.img file.
}
I purchased a Verizon G7 Power on ebay and typically I just throw a sim card in and it works, sometimes I root the phone if i wanted to do things like teathering or run other apps.
I put my Straight talk ( verizon tower ) sim card that I use into the new phone and the phone simply says "change carrier, sorry your device can't be activated on another carriers network right now" and lists the verizon support numbers.
I went to the store and asked for assistance but they referred me again to tech support and gave me a more direct number.
Of course I called and the they were very good at helping me except the outcome all came down to, the device isnt blacklisted/stolen based off the meid and i should "wait 90 days" to be able to use the phone
Its been 90 days also since i purchased it.
So then I went to root it thinking maybe if I have a different build it would be alright.
Went through the steps with the tools, patched the boot img and transferred it back to my pc and ran the command line
"PS C:\Android\platform-tools> ./fastboot flash boot C:\Users\D*****\Desktop\magisk_patched.img
(bootloader) is-logical:boot_a: not found
Sending 'boot_a' (18137 KB) OKAY [ 0.740s]
Writing 'boot_a' (bootloader) Image boot failed validation
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote: '')
fastboot: error: Command failed
PS C:\Android\platform-tools>"
I was able to check the box in the settings to 'allow bootloader to be unlocked"
So then I realized maybe I need the bootloader unlock code from Motorola, so i went through those steps and when pasting my string motorola says my device isnt eligible to be unlocked.
What do i do now ?
Thank you in advanced for your advices.
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Perty much out of luck on Verizon but some one has rooted a Verizon one but not saying how just keep looking or sell it and get one from cosumer cellular

roadkill42 said:
Perty much out of luck on Verizon but some one has rooted a Verizon one but not saying how just keep looking or sell it and get one from cosumer cellular
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dang i guess i have to sell it.
its in good condition so i guess no big deal, i wonder what i will get next. I just liked it because it was cheap and had a 5000mah battery.
Thanks!

EvanWilliam said:
dang i guess i have to sell it.
its in good condition so i guess no big deal, i wonder what i will get next. I just liked it because it was cheap and had a 5000mah battery.
Thanks!
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There is another way maby by using the q loader flasher u might be able to flash retus firm ware on to the phone .I'm not responsible for anything going wrong just for u to look at try at your own risk I hope it will work

roadkill42 said:
There is another way maby by using the q loader flasher u might be able to flash retus firm ware on to the phone .I'm not responsible for anything going wrong just for u to look at try at your own risk I hope it will work
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Thanks but i was able to sell the phone to my friend he wrecked his to the point where his wasnt usable so i sold him this one and it has been good and he likes the battery life :shrug:
I feel like doing that i definitely would've bricked it
it was weird the first time we tested his verizon sim in the phone it shut off after starting the first phone call, no issues since then lol.

Update : Bought a "Moto G Power " from Straight Talk, love it.

EvanWilliam said:
Update : Bought a "Moto G Power " from Straight Talk, love it.
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But I can't root it

[SOLVED] Bootloader Unlock - Says it's flashing, but isn't?

Hello Oneplus friends!
My goal has been to get myself on the LineageOS ROM on these forums...and I miss the olden days just a bit =).
I got T-Mo to do the SIM unlock thing for me. OnePlus gave me the unlock_code.bin earlier this morning. It was like Christmas all over again! I ran "flash cust-unlock unlock_code.bin
I followed the instructions as best as I could to copy/paste all the commands from the main post, but doing "flash system system.img" turned into a bit of a mess, as it apparently didn't see the system partition to wipe. Naturally the phone wouldn't boot after this, so a bit more googling found me this page: https://www.oneplus.com/support/softwareupgrade/details?code=PM1605596915581. And, it did the wipe-and-reload thing that I expected it to, and I'm back to stock ROM...but, with a locked bootloader.
"No problem, the hard parts are all taken care of already!"
I go to the network settings, and the phone is showing as SIM unlocked. I enable USB debugging and OEM unlocking, reboot to make sure it takes effect, and then I reboot into the bootloader.
I then do "fastboot flash cust-unlock unlock_code.bin", like last time. I then get the following:
PS C:\platform-tools> fastboot flash cust-unlock unlock_code.bin
target reported max download size of 805306368 bytes
sending 'cust-unlock' (0 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.013s]
writing 'cust-unlock'...
(bootloader) Device is unlocked.
OKAY [ 0.010s]
finished. total time: 0.029s
That should mean the bootloader gets unlocked, right? I get the "are you sure" prompt, affirm it, and then I have an unlocked bootloader? That's what I'd expect...but the phone camps out in fastboot with the device state saying "locked", no matter how many times I reboot and redo this - same behavior. My computer says the phone has been unlocked, but the phone doesn't actually unlock.
Thank you for your consideration of this issue, and I hope this thread helps someone else in the future.
(edit: clarification - though the 'sending cust-unlock' command says 0KB, the file is 288 bytes so it is likely a rounding error. The file does have actual data in it)
Edit 2: aaaaand I'm a moron. Once that flash is done, THEN the "fastboot oem unlock" command works. Issue that, the confirmation prompt comes up, you've got an unlocked bootloader.
I'm leaving the thread here in case it helps someone else with lapsed memory; if the mods want to delete it, no harm, no foul.

Haha, I was about to suggest running the actual command, until I got to your edit.
Glad you solved this error.
I wish T-Mobile would let me unlock my phone!

Unable to unlock bootloader

Hello all, my first post in the OP8 community. I have a Verizon OP8 and I'm not able to unlock the bootloader. ADB seems to work fine and my device is recognized in fastboot. It gives me this error:
Code:
...
FAILED (remote: Flashing Unlock is not allowed
)
finished. total time: 0.002s
I've tried googling for answers, but everything is years old and seems irrelevant or just doesn't work.
I'm not sure if this helps, but "fastboot oem device-info" returns:
Code:
...
(bootloader) Verity mode: true
(bootloader) Device unlocked: false
(bootloader) Device critical unlocked: false
(bootloader) Charger screen enabled: true
OKAY [ 0.004s]
finished. total time: 0.005s
Any recommendations? I can't understand what I'm doing wrong.

Perhaps the answer is in here:
OnePlus8 VZW Bootloader is Not Unlockable
Has anyone seen any difference in the bootloader, unlocking, rootability on the Verizon Version of the OnePlus 8. Anything in coding that speaks to a lock out from Big Red? I heard about sign up and IMEI issues with the direct OnePlus buys...
forum.xda-developers.com

Medlock87 said:
Hello all, my first post in the OP8 community. I have a Verizon OP8 and I'm not able to unlock the bootloader.
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This can be handy for your Verizon OP8: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...l-to-restore-your-device-to-oxygenos.4191723/
Also maybe some insight on how to bootloader unlock and root your phone: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-android-11-how-to-root-t-mobile-op8-5g.4228303/
TIP: Go into Settings>Wifi&Network>SIM&Network:> Network Unlock. This should get your phone unlocked which is the first step. I have Tmobile OP8 but I think it's the same UI across all OP8s.