Hi. I have SM-F711B. There is no OEM Unlock option in the developer options. I came across this article (https://www.droidwin.com/boot-into-recovery-from-fastboot-mode/) in which nothing is written about the need for Oem Unlock. Can I install TWRP, root or custom kernel this way?
Hi,
yes you are correct there is no mention of Oem Unlock in that article, but you do need to unlock the bootloader before you can do anything.
I found this post from a few years ago, it might be worth a try?
How to fix the missing OEM Unlock button on the Samsung Galaxy S9/S8/Note 8
If you're missing the OEM Unlock button on your Samsung Galaxy S9, Samsung Galaxy Note 8, or Samsung Galaxy S8, here's a tutorial on how to get it.
www.xda-developers.com
Thanks for the answer
I've tried this way before. Unfortunately it does not work.
wojtas69 said:
Thanks for the answer
I've tried this way before. Unfortunately it does not work.
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what firmware are you using
I'm using F711BXXS3CVIG/F711BOXM3CVIG/F711BXXS3CVIG/F711BXXS3CVIG
wojtas69 said:
I'm using F711BXXS3CVIG/F711BOXM3CVIG/F711BXXS3CVIG/F711BXXS3CVIG
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I'm wondering if it's worth trying to flash a different CSC maybe EUY
I tried another CSC, not exactly EUY, but it had no effect.
Originally the phone had csc PLS ( Poland, Europe). Uploading EUX didn't change anything.
I also changed csc to EUX with SamKey.
Do I need to wipe data when installing a different csc (EUY)? or can I use home_csc ?
btw. Do all z flip's 3 have snapdragon?
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wojtas69 said:
I tried another CSC, not exactly EUY, but it had no effect.
Originally the phone had csc PLS ( Poland, Europe). Uploading EUX didn't change anything.
I also changed csc to EUX with SamKey.
Do I need to wipe data when installing a different csc (EUY)? or can I use home_csc ?
btw. Do all z flip's 3 have snapdragon?
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Yes they're all snapdragon and yes flashing a different CSC will wipe all data. Having said that I'm now not sure you can even do this with a locked bootloader.
At this stage I would take it to a local phone shop and tell them what you are trying to do and for a small fee they should be able to flash and fix the OEM option. But a data wipe is probably inevitable.
I can flash any region firware with odin without unlocked oem, but only stock firmwares.
Actually I think I found answer in this topic https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-unlock-option-in-developer-settings.4223533/
and flashing EUY wont help
(Sorry this is the only topic I found mentioning "fastboot")
How to have fastboot mode on the Z Flip3?
If I boot in recovery mode, I can see "reboot into boatloader", but not "reboot into fastboot".
Daxorp said:
(Sorry this is the only topic I found mentioning "fastboot")
How to have fastboot mode on the Z Flip3?
If I boot in recovery mode, I can see "reboot into boatloader", but not "reboot into fastboot".
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there isn't a fastboot mode as such, you can reboot to download mode and use odin for flashing or adb for anything else
beanbean50 said:
there isn't a fastboot mode as such, you can reboot to download mode and use odin for flashing or adb for anything else
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Oh, but I need a command with fastboot. So I suppose it's just impossible with the Z Flip3.
I will search a workaround. Thx
Daxorp said:
Oh, but I need a command with fastboot. So I suppose it's just impossible with the Z Flip3.
I will search a workaround. Thx
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adb should do the trick, instead of say 'fastboot devices' you type 'adb devices'
beanbean50 said:
adb should do the trick, instead of say 'fastboot devices' you type 'adb devices'
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No, I wanted to change the IMEI, it seems that (if it's still possible) it requires fastboot.
(I bought a phone, rooted, installed everything, and then discovered it's blacklisted, the seller will send another but I wanted to try to change IMEI for fun and see if it works.)
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I've just purchased the phone and the massive amount of bloatware, lack of adaway and the useless bixby button instantly made me want to root. However I have a couple of issues.
First off, I don't even know if my bootloader is unlocked. I tried the phone dial technique and the fastboot technique and both of them did nothing. I also tried looking in the devs option for a "oem unlock" option, but it appears to be missing from my device. So, how do I check if my bootloader is unlocked?
Second off, I have the snapdragon variant, which means no twrp for me for now. However I did see that cf-auto-root supports my device, so that's some good news. I haven't been in touch with the android community for quite a while now, but I did see that a better (apparently), open-source alternative exist to supersu : Magisk (I'm particularly interested in the "hide root" feature). Can I install Magisk even after rooting with cf_auto_root (which installs supersu iirc)?
Thank you for your time.
Sorry, but cf-auto-root does not support the Snapdragon variant sadly.
http://imgur.com/HiYRXIB
I may be wrong, but I think it is supported.
It requires an unlocked bootloader or a phone capable of accepting fastboot oem unlock / fastboot flashing unlock. I wish I were wrong, trust me..
Oh that's too bad. How do I know if my bootloader is unlocked though?
I would do a little reading here as this has been discussed numerous times. Unfortunately, you need an unlocked bootloader to use any of the root tools out there. All of these sites have a disclaimer noted regarding not working with a locked bootloader. So sit back and grab a beer...may be a while until we see root...if at all.
If you have a snapdragon...its locked.
Hey guys thanks for the thread.
I'm in the same boat here, Snapdragon version Galaxy S8 in Canada. If anybody knows or hears anything about a way to unlock the bootloader in the future so we can get all this Samsung garbage off our phones that wouldn't be amazing.
Thanks guys
TheIcE65 said:
Oh that's too bad. How do I know if my bootloader is unlocked though?
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It's unlockable, adb reboot bootloader then fastboot oem unlock..
123321dogs said:
Hey guys thanks for the thread.
I'm in the same boat here, Snapdragon version Galaxy S8 in Canada. If anybody knows or hears anything about a way to unlock the bootloader in the future so we can get all this Samsung garbage off our phones that wouldn't be amazing.
Thanks guys
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Probably never going to happen.
ggrant3876 said:
It's unlockable, adb reboot bootloader then fastboot oem unlock..
Probably never going to happen.
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Could you help me do that?
Where can you buy the Exynos-powered Galaxy S8 Plus that would work on T-mobile here in the U.S?
vibrantliker said:
Where can you buy the Exynos-powered Galaxy S8 Plus that would work on T-mobile here in the U.S?
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Ebay, Samsung.com, Swappa.com
TheIcE65 said:
Could you help me do that?
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That was the command to unlock the bootloader, to see if it's unlocked you can try this:
Step 1 : Open your device’s dialer (App where you enter telephone numbers to call someone).
Step 2 : Dial the below code, it will automatically open a new windows. (if it doesn’t opens anything then use the second method).
1. *#*#7378423#*#*
Step 3 : Now in that window go to Service Info >> Configuration, and see if there is :
1. Bootloader unlock allowed - Yes >> This means that your Bootloader is Locked
2. Bootloader Unlocked - Yes >> This means that your Bootloader is unlocked
If this doesn't work you can try this:
Step 1 : Download and install adb & fastboot package & drivers in your system (Google it for your device).
Step 2 : After successful installation of adb & fastboot, connect your device to your PC via USB cable in fastboot mode.
Step 3 : Now open the folder where your adb & fastboot package is extracted, press Shift key on your keyboard and right click in the folder and select “Open command prompt here“.
Step 4 : It will open a Command Prompt window.
Step 5 : Type the following command to check if the device was detected in fastboot mode.
fastboot devices
Step 6 : if you don’t get device it or anything it means that the drivers weren’t correctly installed or the device wasn’t connected properly, if this happens try reinstalling your drivers.
Step 7 : Next run the following command to check the status of your device’s bootloader.
fastboot oem device-info
Harry44 said:
Ebay, Samsung.com, Swappa.com
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do you happen to know the model # I should look for?
Trying to find that version here: http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/phones/galaxy-s/s/galaxy_s-galaxy_s8_/_/n-10+11+hv1rp+zq1xa+troyy/
vibrantliker said:
do you happen to know the model # I should look for?
Trying to find that version here: http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/phones/galaxy-s/s/galaxy_s-galaxy_s8_/_/n-10+11+hv1rp+zq1xa+troyy/
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The 6GB Ram 128GB Storage Models
vibrantliker said:
do you happen to know the model # I should look for?
Trying to find that version here: http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/phones/galaxy-s/s/galaxy_s-galaxy_s8_/_/n-10+11+hv1rp+zq1xa+troyy/
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The international versions SM-G955F OR SM-G955FD Asia (DUAL SIM VARIANT)
Please visit gsmarena you will get more info
Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk
ggrant3876 said:
It's unlockable, adb reboot bootloader then fastboot oem unlock..
Probably never going to happen.
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One day boys.
TheDantee said:
The 6GB Ram 128GB Storage Models
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Please don't mislead people
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Amar.B said:
Please don't mislead people
Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk
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He was looking for Exynos Models Correct?
TheDantee said:
He was looking for Exynos Models Correct?
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Yes but he was asking about model number not the specs.
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Amar.B said:
Yes but he was asking about model number not the specs.
Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk
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Sorry, Just didn't know them off by heart but not misleading info as he is looking at the 6GB Ram 128GB Models
I have a SM-G930VL and have seen many threads from 2016-now that have been able to flash the 930U firmware but anytime I try flashing it can not get it to boot. I'm either in a bootloop or a recovery loop where it will never boot into recovery. Any help would be appreciated! I can answer almost any questions but I don't want to list them in case anything important gets lost in the list.
damion675 said:
I have a SM-G930VL and have seen many threads from 2016-now that have been able to flash the 930U firmware but anytime I try flashing it can not get it to boot. I'm either in a bootloop or a recovery loop where it will never boot into recovery. Any help would be appreciated! I can answer almost any questions but I don't want to list them in case anything important gets lost in the list.
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Yes but you still need the correct G930U firmware for your region/country.
Your phone needs OEM and usb debugging enabled, not essential when flashing firmware but often helps.
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Yes but you still need the correct G930U firmware for your region/country.
Your phone needs OEM and usb debugging enabled, not essential when flashing firmware but often helps.
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I am flashing the version for track-fone off of sam mobile and enabled OEM and Usb debugging
You'll need a patched Odin to flash G930U on a different model, otherwise you get mismatch errors. You can get it from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/patched-odin-3-13-1-t3762572
The OEM unlock step only applies to Exynos since that unlocks their bootloader, the toggle does nothing on USA/Snapdragon devices.
Beanvee7 said:
You'll need a patched Odin to flash G930U on a different model, otherwise you get mismatch errors. You can get it from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/patched-odin-3-13-1-t3762572
The OEM unlock step only applies to Exynos since that unlocks their bootloader, the toggle does nothing on USA/Snapdragon devices.
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I feel like such a dunce...........I used this one to flash the 930U onto my 930A model so I even already had it. I just thought I had already tried it. After ~8 hours of working on this, it is done. Thank you so much!! I guess if you thought you tried something always try it again to be sure haha.
Is my A12 (a125u) different and unable to be bl unlocked/rooted, etc? It has OEM unlock in dev options....?
Did you figure this out? Looking to do the same... Also can't find a firmware for it, please share what you did if you had success. Thanks!
robles4242 said:
Is my A12 (a125u) different and unable to be bl unlocked/rooted, etc? It has OEM unlock in dev options..?
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Yes, the A125U has OEM UNLOCK in the developer options......you can turn that ON by going into : settings > about phone > software information ...and then tap BUILD NUMBER several times until you see that you have enabled "developer options". Then you go into developer options and turn on OEM UNLOCKING.
Before updating firmware recently OEM UNLOCKING was greyed out. But now I can switch it on. Now the question is, can this variant be properly bootloader unlocked and rooted. The known repository for downloadable firmwares for Samsung phones DOES NOT seem to have this variant firmware for download. And I wonder if that is required for this to be properly rooted.
Galaxy firmware has the firmware for this variant. I have the att version and I can't seem to unlock the bootloader. Holding volume up in the download screen does nothing. Any luck?
Bump, I have all same questions.... Anyone figure anything out?
Before I had tmo Sim unlock my phone the I set the oen unlock to unlock now its not there at all
Anybody rooted this yet ?
anyone know the interchangeability of the firmware between the a125u and other versions
I wish to know as well
What if the OEM unlock not showing how do you get it to show
fabrizioluraghi said:
anyone know the interchangeability of the firmware between the a125u and other versions
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I'd like to know this too. I believe the internal are all the same for the MediaTek devices. I got a SM-A125F for free and want to use it in the US. It looks like I could if I can convert it to SM-A125U or MS-A125M. I already bricked it once trying to flash U firmware and has to flash back to F
Will Samsung Galaxy A12 work in USA?
In this page we are going to show you the compatibility of Samsung Galaxy A12 with the mobile networks of USA and with the telephony operators that provide service in USA.
www.kimovil.com
i was able to root this sm-a125u very easily... downloaded A125WVLS3AUL1 firmware (canadian unlocked) flash the full stock rom and was able to unlock bootloader as simple as holding down all buttons when going into download mode, it unlocked it that way and was able to flash twrp, magisk and its all good
I have a similar issue but vice versa. I bought a US version (SM-A125U1) only to find out months after that the dual sim option is locked and i think the only way to unlock it is changing the firmware. Now I need help to know what I can do to, please.
exnfox said:
i was able to root this sm-a125u very easily... downloaded A125WVLS3AUL1 firmware (canadian unlocked) flash the full stock rom and was able to unlock bootloader as simple as holding down all buttons when going into download mode, it unlocked it that way and was able to flash twrp, magisk and its all good
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Thanks for the info.
-Was there an "OEM UNLOCK" option in the Developer's Options?
-What did you do in DOWNLOAD mode to unlock?
sirrooke said:
Thanks for the info.
-Was there an "OEM UNLOCK" option in the Developer's Options?
-What did you do in DOWNLOAD mode to unlock?
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Yes it was in the developer settings to oem unlock... then download said volume up continue. voilume up long press device unlock mode, volume down cancel
a125u bit 4 can i flash W version ? with out any issue ?
ghostthegod1 said:
Anybody rooted this yet ?
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Yes, back long ago, there is a thread in this forum for U3 devices only.
sahelkhan022 said:
a125u bit 4 can i flash W version ? with out any issue ?
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only bit 3.
i already flash u4 w version , very easy
Greetings,
I'm really frustrated trying different methods online to show the hidden "OEM unlock" in developers menu, but without avail. Anyone can help to root this mobile?
VERSION:
AP: A136WVLU1AUK9
CP: A136WVLU1AUK9
CSC: A136WOYV1AUK9
MODEL: SM-A136W
Android Version: 11
Regards,
Hope this helps
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Hope this helps
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Thank you for sharing, I’ll give it a try
To root a phone's Android unlocking its bootloader is NOT required.
You simply have to add SU binary to Android's filesystem and make this binary executable.
I want to oem unlock bootloader for trwp and roms but I can't find oem unlock in dev settings and tried the video above and a couple of other things I found
You need the Samsung flash tool and the version of android for the phone and su +twep+magisk is optional good luck
Ps. Allways back up everything!
lashark06 said:
You need the Samsung flash tool and the version of android for the phone and su +twep+magisk is optional good luck
Ps. Allways back up everything!
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And I'm fixing the Samsung flash tool is PC only correct? My **** got stolen like a few weeks ago so I'm trying to figure out how to do this **** without a computer and it's a pain in the ass pretty much impossible.
I am having this issue and can't find a resolution for it anywhere.
Boost Galaxy a13 5g android 12:
No OEM unlock switch available...
The trick changing the date doesn't work at all...
I am not trying to flash custom ROM, just to tweak the system kernal settings.
I seen someone mentioned to root w/o the OEM unlocking switch available, all that is needed is to flash the SU binary with Odin.. I haven't tried this yet but I am almost positive Odin for windows doesn't even read the Samsung devices without the bootloader being unlocked.
Anyone care to chime in here? i'd be very appreciative!
Mainly WTF is the OEM unlock switch not available on my device. I actually have 2 of the same devices and both are without the switch.
Also would flashing SU work and do the trick?
Any other useful information you could send my way would be really helpful too.
Maybe who's find how to unlock bootloader on this device after July update?
When u chage time back to 3 years OEM Unlock is comeback
nagante0 said:
When u chage time back to 3 years OEM Unlock is comeback
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Tell how to do this
I just got the galaxy a13 and have tried to unlock the bootloader without success. Has anyone figured this out or am I looking in the correct forum?
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When u chage time back to 3 years OEM Unlock is comeback
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Tried this multiple tines without success. Can you explain ?
hello guys. i have an mkopa samsung galaxy a13, -current binary Samsung official -KG state Active (01) -OEM lock On(L) -Eng mode Factory bin allowed (DASEUL) -Eng mode Atcmd allowed(DASEUL).............is it possible to flash its software....?????????? bootloader also locked
xXx yYy said:
To root a phone's Android unlocking its bootloader is NOT required.
You simply have to add SU binary to Android's filesystem and make this binary executable.
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how do i achieve this
DerekLindvall said:
I am having this issue and can't find a resolution for it anywhere.
Boost Galaxy a13 5g android 12:
No OEM unlock switch available...
The trick changing the date doesn't work at all...
I am not trying to flash custom ROM, just to tweak the system kernal settings.
I seen someone mentioned to root w/o the OEM unlocking switch available, all that is needed is to flash the SU binary with Odin.. I haven't tried this yet but I am almost positive Odin for windows doesn't even read the Samsung devices without the bootloader being unlocked.
Anyone care to chime in here? i'd be very appreciative!
Mainly WTF is the OEM unlock switch not available on my device. I actually have 2 of the same devices and both are without the switch.
Also would flashing SU work and do the trick?
Any other useful information you could send my way would be really helpful Odin is sams factory setup utility
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Odin is sam's factory utility for setup and repair. It will flash any sams device with it's OEM firmwear AFASIK
DerekLindvall said:
I am having this issue and can't find a resolution for it anywhere.
Boost Galaxy a13 5g android 12:
No OEM unlock switch available...
The trick changing the date doesn't work at all...
I am not trying to flash custom ROM, just to tweak the system kernal settings.
I seen someone mentioned to root w/o the OEM unlocking switch available, all that is needed is to flash the SU binary with Odin.. I haven't tried this yet but I am almost positive Odin for windows doesn't even read the Samsung devices without the bootloader being unlocked.
Anyone care to chime in here? i'd be very appreciative!
Mainly WTF is the OEM unlock switch not available on my device. I actually have 2 of the same devices and both are without the switch.
Also would flashing SU work and do the trick?
Any other useful information you could send my way would be really helpful too.
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United States versions of samsung phones never have the oem unlock option. even if it is unlocked.
TheWorldYT said:
United States versions of samsung phones never have the oem unlock option. even if it is unlocked.
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only models outside the united states have the oem unlock option.
TheWorldYT said:
only models outside the united states have the oem unlock option.
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Is there any way to root the A136U 5g without unlocking the bootloader. I'm currently running on Android 13.. I want to delete or debloat the ATT & Samsung app installed at that takes up 8G of storage
right, ive spent all last night and all morning trying multiple things to root this device and all have been unsuccessful
the firmware i have tried for the following steps is S908BXXS2AVDB (exynos)
with adb version 1.0.41
oem unlocking isnt possible as far as i can tell after trying various methods
via adb and in the device using the modified date / time hack
i know some of these next steps were unlikely to work but, until you try your never certain
i have tried just flashing a post magisk patched ap, with csc and / csc home
i have tried pushing the patched ap as a sideload via adb through recovery after unpacking the .tar and also repacking as a .zip
i have tried pushing the boot.img from the extracted patched ap via adb sideload
i have tried flashing the stock firmware NOT setting it up and trying to flash the patched ap over that
im out of ideas, has anybody else had any luck ? or methods you have tried different to mine that didnt work that i can add to the op
gav83collins said:
oem unlocking isnt possible as far as i can tell after trying various methods
via adb and in the device using the modified date / time hack
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Is the OEM unlocking option visible in your developer options?
ZXR said:
Is the OEM unlocking option visible in your developer options?
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Not after a refresh, you have to wait a week I think it is, but you can mess around with date and time to get it to show, but even doing that once your in download mode it shows as locked still
Ok, it was visible. You switched to allow unlock, correct?
If you then boot into bootloader, do you get the option to unlock it?
ZXR said:
Ok, it was visible. You switched to allow unlock, correct?
If you then boot into bootloader, do you get the option to unlock it?
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ive just unlocked the bootloader, im not sure exactly what i did different, but this time the "Hold" volume button up was displayed, i did, it worked
You are welcome!