i am getting oem unlocking in dev option grayed out. my device may be a verizon one (how to check it). Please guide to unlock the bootloader or guide me to downgrade from Q to Pie, so may be OEM bootloader option will become enable.
Hey all,
A quick question here. I realize that this phone just got released and the tools from our diligent devs are being either worked on or already released.
Will the oneplus 8 bootloader be easier to unlock without hassling with an unlock token (i.e. oneplus 7t). I've used the msm tool with my oneplus 6t (t-mobile version)
Please advise.
NOTE: I can already see some of you out there trying to be a smart ass or be an asshole about this. Like most of us, we are trying to accomplish something, not entertain your ego or justify your miserable existence. We've all seen it.
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I just hit allow OEM unlocking in developer options and typed "fastboot oem unlock" in fastboot. It wiped the phone and the bootloader was unlocked. Easy peasy. ?️
BeardKing said:
I just hit allow OEM unlocking in developer options and typed "fastboot oem unlock" in fastboot. It wiped the phone and the bootloader was unlocked. Easy peasy. ️
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It's all done now. I had to wait for the unlock code from oneplus.com
BeardKing said:
I just hit allow OEM unlocking in developer options and typed "fastboot oem unlock" in fastboot. It wiped the phone and the bootloader was unlocked. Easy peasy. ️
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Which version of your device was 'easy peasy'?
On my Z Fold there is no option for OEM Unlock under the Developers Options ..... so is there a option or work around to unlocked my boot loader? I have the SM- 700U1UES4D4E1.... TYVM for your help and time
I don't think you model support unlocking unfortunately
Hello, my phone is f916N korea, oem unlock disapear in developer setting. I try trick change date but not working.
oem lock,kg state : normal
i try flash twrp but failed. Anyone help me?
Hello,
PROBLEM:
I have a phone, and it has an option in Settings -> System -> Developer options, called "OEM unlocking", and I have activated it.
But there is NO way in reality, to do that (all the adb or fastboot commands say that the device is closed, including the one that unlocks the bootloader), so... with no firmware available, and no TWRP, it is impossible to unlock the bootloader, root and of course, install any custom roms.
ASSUMPTION:
IF the manufacturer sells a phone with that option available, should we, the users, be always allowed to do that ? Is the seller violating any customer laws or terms of service by not doing that ?
SELLER ANSWER:
I've received from the seller this justification:
"
Please be advised that open Bootloader as well as other technical specifications of the OS were being designed by Google, the developer of the AndroidTM project. For more details, please consult Google Support for Android: https://support.google.com/android/topic/7651524?hl=en&ref_topic=7311597
In order to perform a fresh install of the proprietary software, you can use our direct service process by our authorized service partner, blablablah"
NOTES:
That phone I'm talking about is an Alcatel 3 2019, so nothing really remarkable, I know... but I'm asking a generic question for all the devices.
Thanks in advance !
I wouldn't blame the seller. I don't know anything about Alcatel devices, but if OEM Unlocking is toggleable in Developer Options, you should be able to unlock the bootloader via fastboot. Exactly how to do that may depend on the device.
This article details how it works. You essentially have 3 components at play here:
ro.oem.unlock.supported, which is baked into the ROM, determines whether OEM Unlocking is available in Developer Options.
get_unlock_ability is the state of OEM Unlocking. Off is 0, on is 1.
If get_unlock_ability=1, the bootloader can be unlocked via fastboot, usually by using fastboot flashing unlock, but in Alcatel's case, may be fastboot oem unlock
Hope this helps.
V0latyle said:
I wouldn't blame the seller. I don't know anything about Alcatel devices, but if OEM Unlocking is toggleable in Developer Options, you should be able to unlock the bootloader via fastboot. Exactly how to do that may depend on the device.
This article details how it works. You essentially have 3 components at play here:
ro.oem.unlock.supported, which is baked into the ROM, determines whether OEM Unlocking is available in Developer Options.
get_unlock_ability is the state of OEM Unlocking. Off is 0, on is 1.
If get_unlock_ability=1, the bootloader can be unlocked via fastboot, usually by using fastboot flashing unlock, but in Alcatel's case, may be fastboot oem unlock
Hope this helps.
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Thanks ! but...
fastboot flashing get_unlock_ability -> FAILED (remote: 'unknown command')
fastboot flashing unlock -> same
fastboot oem unlock -> same
observingman said:
Hello,
PROBLEM:
I have a phone, and it has an option in Settings -> System -> Developer options, called "OEM unlocking", and I have activated it.
But there is NO way in reality, to do that (all the adb or fastboot commands say that the device is closed, including the one that unlocks the bootloader), so... with no firmware available, and no TWRP, it is impossible to unlock the bootloader, root and of course, install any custom roms.
ASSUMPTION:
IF the manufacturer sells a phone with that option available, should we, the users, be always allowed to do that ? Is the seller violating any customer laws or terms of service by not doing that ?
SELLER ANSWER:
I've received from the seller this justification:
"
Please be advised that open Bootloader as well as other technical specifications of the OS were being designed by Google, the developer of the AndroidTM project. For more details, please consult Google Support for Android: https://support.google.com/android/topic/7651524?hl=en&ref_topic=7311597
In order to perform a fresh install of the proprietary software, you can use our direct service process by our authorized service partner, blablablah"
NOTES:
That phone I'm talking about is an Alcatel 3 2019, so nothing really remarkable, I know... but I'm asking a generic question for all the devices.
Thanks in advance !
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What soc in that device?
observingman said:
Thanks ! but...
fastboot flashing get_unlock_ability -> FAILED (remote: 'unknown command')
fastboot flashing unlock -> same
fastboot oem unlock -> same
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It looks like the OEM uses different commands for its bootloader. What exact model of device do you have?
Try fastboot -i 0x1bbb oem unlock
V0latyle said:
It looks like the OEM uses different commands for its bootloader. What exact model of device do you have?
Try fastboot -i 0x1bbb oem unlock
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Thanks again... it didn't work:
C:\WINDOWS\system32>fastboot -i 0x1bbb oem unlock
fastboot: unknown option -- i
The model is the alcatel 3 2019 5053Y
PizzaG said:
What soc in that device?
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For the device (alcatel 3 2019 5053Y), the soc is the Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm):
alcatel 3 (2019) - Full phone specifications
www.gsmarena.com
Google didn't help much, so you might be SOL with this device.
V0latyle said:
Google didn't help much, so you might be SOL with this device.
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Ouch ! Yep, it's sad... Anyway, thanks
By the way, I can access the shell (no root of course) by using 'adb shell' ... Is there any way then, to dump the boot partition without root and locked bootloader?) I assume you must be LOL right now
observingman said:
By the way, I can access the shell (no root of course) by using 'adb shell' ... Is there any way then, to dump the boot partition without root and locked bootloader?) I assume you must be LOL right now
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Unfortunately no, without root access it is not possible to dump partition contents, with the exception of /data.
Oneplus 8 UW IN2019. just did factory reset. I bought it on eBay and it said unlocked but I'm not sure.
I cannot find OEM unlock option anywhere (searching also won't work).
Tried to change system time, won't work.
Any help (check if the phone is unlocked or not; fixing the issue to help me unlock bootloader) is greatly appreciated!
Have you enabled the developer options?
You have to use the special MSMTool method in the "Guides" section of this device in XDA.