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Android Q on Converted T-Mobile OP7 Pro

As you know finally there is the MSM Tool for converting your T-Mobile branded OP7 Pro to international.
I have fully converted, downloaded the Android Q Developer preview and tried installing it via Local Upgrade has instructions said with no luck.
1. The .Zip file is in the root directory
2. The extension is .Zip and not .Jar
3. Local upgrade recognizes the .zip file but fails to install
Anybody has tried yet? This is what I get.

atrix_noob said:
As you know finally there is the MSM Tool for converting your T-Mobile branded OP7 Pro to international.
I have fully converted, downloaded the Android Q Developer preview and tried installing it via Local Upgrade has instructions said with no luck.
1. The .Zip file is in the root directory
2. The extension is .Zip and not .Jar
3. Local upgrade recognizes the .zip file but fails to install
You converted but did you unlock the bootloader?
Have you tried flashing in TWRP?
Honestly I wouldn't even flash it unless you are aware of the bugs and anything bad you may experience along the way.
I wish you luck.
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atrix_noob said:
As you know finally there is the MSM Tool for converting your T-Mobile branded OP7 Pro to international.
I have fully converted, downloaded the Android Q Developer preview and tried installing it via Local Upgrade has instructions said with no luck.
1. The .Zip file is in the root directory
2. The extension is .Zip and not .Jar
3. Local upgrade recognizes the .zip file but fails to install
Anybody has tried yet? This is what I get.
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Did you SIM unlock and Bootloader unlock as well or just use MSM with both locked?

TechOut said:
Did you SIM unlock and Bootloader unlock as well or just use MSM with both locked?
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I am Sim Unlocked, and bootloader is locked.

twinnfamous said:
atrix_noob said:
As you know finally there is the MSM Tool for converting your T-Mobile branded OP7 Pro to international.
I have fully converted, downloaded the Android Q Developer preview and tried installing it via Local Upgrade has instructions said with no luck.
1. The .Zip file is in the root directory
2. The extension is .Zip and not .Jar
3. Local upgrade recognizes the .zip file but fails to install
You converted but did you unlock the bootloader?
Have you tried flashing in TWRP?
Honestly I wouldn't even flash it unless you are aware of the bugs and anything bad you may experience along the way.
I wish you luck.
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I converted but didn't unlock the bootloader. I'm only Sim Unlocked Tho. Just wanted to see the progress of the Rom. I was planning on checking it out and Rolling back to Pie.
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atrix_noob said:
twinnfamous said:
I converted but didn't unlock the bootloader. I'm only Sim Unlocked Tho. Just wanted to see the progress of the Rom. I was planning on checking it out and Rolling back to Pie.
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Yeah you need to unlock bootloader.
The page should have mentioned that as a requirement to flash betas.
Hopefully soon it will become better. But do let me know how it is . I'm pretty sure no one has actually flashed it and reported how the experience was.
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atrix_noob said:
twinnfamous said:
I converted but didn't unlock the bootloader. I'm only Sim Unlocked Tho. Just wanted to see the progress of the Rom. I was planning on checking it out and Rolling back to Pie.
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You need to unlock the bootloader. I would wait until the next beta when OnePlus actually starts putting Oxygen OS features in. It's very bare right now a lot of the OnePlus stuff it either not working or missing all together.
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twinnfamous said:
atrix_noob said:
Yeah you need to unlock bootloader.
The page should have mentioned that as a requirement to flash betas.
Hopefully soon it will become better. But do let me know how it is . I'm pretty sure no one has actually flashed it and reported how the experience was.
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Ah I see then. They didn't mention the bootloader must be unlocked.
I'll check later when I get home then and have my PC available.
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TechOut said:
atrix_noob said:
You need to unlock the bootloader. I would wait until the next beta when OnePlus actually starts putting Oxygen OS features in. It's very bare right now a lot of the OnePlus stuff it either not working or missing all together.
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I see, well I'm gonna do a little bit of research. If not then I'll wait till next update of the preview is available.
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twinnfamous said:
atrix_noob said:
Yeah you need to unlock bootloader.
The page should have mentioned that as a requirement to flash betas.
Hopefully soon it will become better. But do let me know how it is . I'm pretty sure no one has actually flashed it and reported how the experience was.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKtX7R8SDxg
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atrix_noob said:
twinnfamous said:
Ah I see then. They didn't mention the bootloader must be unlocked. And you may need to flash with TWRP
I'll check later when I get home then and have my PC available.
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djsubterrain said:
twinnfamous said:
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I saw the video, but the one used on it was an originally International OP7 Pro.
I would love to hear from someone with the T-Mobile variant. Don't think there would be to much of a difference but it's worth trying.
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atrix_noob said:
djsubterrain said:
I saw the video, but the one used on it was an originally International OP7 Pro.
I would love to hear from someone with the T-Mobile variant. Don't think there would be to much of a difference but it's worth trying.
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If you flash the beta on the T-Mobile variant the it's the same beta as the unlocked device. You need to be bootloader and SIM unlocked and it will work the same as flashing the International OS or most custom ROMs
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TechOut said:
atrix_noob said:
If you flash the beta on the T-Mobile variant the it's the same beta as the unlocked device. You need to be bootloader and SIM unlocked and it will work the same as flashing the International OS or most custom ROMs
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Yes, I'll try to flash it when I get home. I'll report back here with all details
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(Answered) TWRP installed despite bootloader being locked?

How come this is possible?

New User... Maybe said:
How come this is possible?
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This is not possible BL must be unlocked for any kind of flashing or installing twrp.
Sent from my Redmi Note 7 Pro using XDA Labs

hackermssharma said:
This is not possible BL must be unlocked for any kind of flashing or installing twrp.
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I just realized that when I boot up the phone, it shows the "Redmi by Xiaomi" and below it says unlocked, (IDK if it has any relation). But the Developer options say that BL is locked and OEM Unlocking can be enabled. What does this mean?

This is same with me miui 11 stockrom
Magisk flashing creats bootloader locked
If i uninstall magisk it show unlocked again
Even Netflix installation works by this in playstore

New User... Maybe said:
I just realized that when I boot up the phone, it shows the "Redmi by Xiaomi" and below it says unlocked, (IDK if it has any relation). But the Developer options say that BL is locked and OEM Unlocking can be enabled. What does this mean?
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Well that's cos at one point you had unlocked your bootloader and might have dirty flashed MIUI or used fastboot images, which aren't able to recognise the state. But in reality it remains unlocked and it just shows locked in the settings.

Naveenthemi said:
Well that's cos at one point you had unlocked your bootloader and might have dirty flashed MIUI or used fastboot images, which aren't able to recognise the state. But in reality it remains unlocked and it just shows locked in the settings.
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Ohhh! Thanks! I'm learning so much.

Naveenthemi said:
Well that's cos at one point you had unlocked your bootloader and might have dirty flashed MIUI or used fastboot images, which aren't able to recognise the state. But in reality it remains unlocked and it just shows locked in the settings.
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Yes true. It is unlocked. The unlocked message at boot verifies that bl is unlocked.
Sent from my Redmi Note 7 Pro using XDA Labs

hackermssharma said:
Yes true. It is unlocked. The unlocked message at boot verifies that bl is unlocked.
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I apologize if this is a bit too late, but I have a follow up question. Can I try to unlock the bootloader even if it's really unlocked just to connect my account to my phone or something like that?

New User... Maybe said:
I apologize if this is a bit too late, but I have a follow up question. Can I try to unlock the bootloader even if it's really unlocked just to connect my account to my phone or something like that?
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If it's unlocked, the Mi account is already linked tho.
Even if you try you won't see a difference, maybe the unlocked symbol might come up.

Naveenthemi said:
If it's unlocked, the Mi account is already linked tho.
Even if you try you won't see a difference, maybe the unlocked symbol might come up.
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So I won't have any problems doing it? The thing is I bought my phone with the BL already unlocked.

New User... Maybe said:
So I won't have any problems doing it? The thing is I bought my phone with the BL already unlocked.
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Woah. Unauthorised seller eh. Are you sure you are running the Orginal MIUI? The reason Xioami started locking away the bootloader was cos of these unauthorised sellers, unlocking the device and flashing it with an outdated ROM. You should try, Go to Developer settings, link your current Mi account and then proceed to unlock. Or if it says an acc is already linked, lock the bootloader (only if on MIUI Stock, Custom ROM would lead to a bootloop), and now go link your account. (Do take backups before proceeding)

Naveenthemi said:
Woah. Unauthorised seller eh. Are you sure you are running the Orginal MIUI? The reason Xioami started locking away the bootloader was cos of these unauthorised sellers, unlocking the device and flashing it with an outdated ROM. You should try, Go to Developer settings, link your current Mi account and then proceed to unlock. Or if it says an acc is already linked, lock the bootloader (only if on MIUI Stock, Custom ROM would lead to a bootloop), and now go link your account. (Do take backups before proceeding)
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Well, I did flash the latest MIUI Indian Global ROM a few weeks back so maybe I am running Original MIUI?
But I'm still gonna try to "unlock" it. And is there an option to keep all data after the unlock?
EDIT: I just read the Mi Unlock Tool's disclaimer and how they say some features won't work after the unlock. I mean, I know mine is unlocked but I think I'll just keep those features.

New User... Maybe said:
Well, I did flash the latest MIUI Indian Global ROM a few weeks back so maybe I am running Original MIUI?
But I'm still gonna try to "unlock" it. And is there an option to keep all data after the unlock?
EDIT: I just read the Mi Unlock Tool's disclaimer and how they say some features won't work after the unlock. I mean, I know mine is unlocked but I think I'll just keep those features.
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Usually the first time you unlock it wipes your internal storage , but it doesn't wipe it in the subsequent unlocks (as far as I've tried). Yep it doesn't actually affect any system functions.. everything is as smooth as before..Find my device works fine as well..the only risk is that if your device gets stolen they could easily wipe MIUI and bypass that account lock by flashing a custom ROM.

Unlock and root Poco F2 Pro

Hi experts,
Anybody care to share proven method to unlock and root? I have done some googling and found there were slight difference in rooting method especially. Currently waiting for my unlocking timer to expire and hope to get good and proven method. I saw some recommended flashing verify and vbmeta.img? This is new to me as I did not do this for my Mi6. My understanding is that, flash TWRP then place Magisk.zip and flash using TWRP and that's it.

spicediablo said:
Hi experts,
Anybody care to share proven method to unlock and root? I have done some googling and found there were slight difference in rooting method especially. Currently waiting for my unlocking timer to expire and hope to get good and proven method. I saw some recommended flashing verify and vbmeta.img? This is new to me as I did not do this for my Mi6. My understanding is that, flash TWRP then place Magisk.zip and flash using TWRP and that's it.
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I used Miunlock just had to wait then I tried to install TWRP but it was for the K-30 pro and it was in Chinese which I don't read so I was kinda lost on what I was doing ended up soft bricking my phone but found videos on YouTube on how to fix(THANK GOD) So I'm just gonna wait til a proper TWRP is developed hopefully TEAM-WIN

I unlocked and rooted today using:
- Mi Unlock Tool
- TWRP
- Magisk 20.4

bob*nwk said:
I unlocked and rooted today using:
- Mi Unlock Tool
- TWRP
- Magisk 20.4
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Is that TWRP for Poco F2 Pro and in English?

mattzildjian said:
Is that TWRP for Poco F2 Pro and in English?
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it's in Chinese but it's simple enough to change language. Had to watch a you-tube video but it was easy and now I was able to root with magisk

Yes, let's hope we have official TWRP soon. I'm also worried of using unofficial release TWRP and bricking up my new unit. I wonder why it is 128MB big for the chinese version. My Mi6 TWRP is only 30MB size...
urez2beat said:
I used Miunlock just had to wait then I tried to install TWRP but it was for the K-30 pro and it was in Chinese which I don't read so I was kinda lost on what I was doing ended up soft bricking my phone but found videos on YouTube on how to fix(THANK GOD) So I'm just gonna wait til a proper TWRP is developed hopefully TEAM-WIN
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If you request to unlock can you postpone it until you're ready?

mattzildjian said:
Is that TWRP for Poco F2 Pro and in English?
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Did you even bother to click the link?

If you just want root you don't need TWRP, just an unlocked bootloader. Patch the stock boot.img with Magisk Manager, transfer it to your computer and fastboot flash the patched boot image.

dr.m0x said:
If you request to unlock can you postpone it until you're ready?
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Well, you don't have to postpone it. You can just delay unlocking your phone. Unlocking phone will wipe the phone so always take backup. Once your unlock is approved, you can do it anytime using your mi unlock tool.
Sent from sagit

mierlo420 said:
If you just want root you don't need TWRP, just an unlocked bootloader. Patch the stock boot.img with Magisk Manager, transfer it to your computer and fastboot flash the patched boot image.
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I think twrp is essential for those who wants to root their phone as it offers backup which can be restored in case anything wrong happen during os upgrade.
Sent from sagit

urez2beat said:
I used Miunlock just had to wait then I tried to install TWRP but it was for the K-30 pro and it was in Chinese which I don't read so I was kinda lost on what I was doing ended up soft bricking my phone but found videos on YouTube on how to fix(THANK GOD) So I'm just gonna wait til a proper TWRP is developed hopefully TEAM-WIN
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That's the only working twrp just now, in settings you have to change the language from Chinese to English then good to go. Only needs changed after first flashing .

I had just unlocked and flashed magisk but when i run safety net check, the cts profile is false. Any ideas what went wrong?
Found some guide in Poco F1 forum but even after trying the method there, my cts profile is still false...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/poco-f1/how-to/fix-magisk-safetynet-t3896695

spicediablo said:
I had just unlocked and flashed magisk but when i run safety net check, the cts profile is false. Any ideas what went wrong?
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what build are you on?
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spicediablo said:
I had just unlocked and flashed magisk but when i run safety net check, the cts profile is false. Any ideas what went wrong?
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The Xiaomi EU builds pass safetynet, What region of Miui and ROM are you on?

gazza1888 said:
what build are you on?
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The Xiaomi EU builds pass safetynet, What region of Miui and ROM are you on?
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I am Miui Global 11.0.2

Anyone have the Mi Flash Unlock chinese version download link?? I have problems with english version and I cant find the chinese version to test the unlock.

spicediablo said:
I had just unlocked and flashed magisk but when i run safety net check, the cts profile is false. Any ideas what went wrong?
Found some guide in Poco F1 forum but even after trying the method there, my cts profile is still false...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/poco-f1/how-to/fix-magisk-safetynet-t3896695
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Could you share the steps how were you able to unlock your device. Since I've been stuck on the "Couldn't Unlock. Please add your account in MIUI settings." - which I've already done several times. Mi Unlock also confirmed that my account and device is already added. I'm running out of hair trying to figure out what went wrong

iceman0826 said:
Could you share the steps how were you able to unlock your device. Since I've been stuck on the "Couldn't Unlock. Please add your account in MIUI settings." - which I've already done several times. Mi Unlock also confirmed that my account and device is already added. I'm running out of hair trying to figure out what went wrong
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I think you have already posted in other topic. As for me, I added my device using mobile data
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spicediablo said:
I think you have already posted in other topic. As for me, I added my device using mobile data
Sent from sagit
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Yeah, there had been several threads discussing it and it seems to be a common thing for Xiaomi devices. Just want to ask if you have encountered an error about the sim not being activated or similar to it? I figured this could be the culprit behind the error.

Why should i root my phone? What features do you guys use that needs rooting?

Reverting Android 11 to Android 10 (Moto G Stylus) (XT2043-4)

Valid questions and answers on said topic.

@sd_shadow

Subarashii-Nah said:
Valid questions and answers on said topic.
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So, you said you have a XT2043-4
Which is codename sofiap
You need to unlock the bootloader
[Guide]Un/locking Motorola Bootloader
UnLocking and ReLocking Motorola Bootloader https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a Moto Bootloader Unlocking site Re-Locking see Post #4 More about bootloader UnLocking Post #2 Can my...
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Downgrading the android version with Moto firmware is always a risk.
If you downgrade you need to disable updates, OTA updates could brick the device.
Once the bootloader is unlocked, find your
Software Channel, it will be like, Retail, RetUS, Verizon, metroPC
You can find your firmware here
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/sofiap/official/
download. and Unzip it
Check if your device uses fastbootd
Flash option 1
Find the flashfile.xml in the firmware folder
and use the online flashfile converter to get the flash commands
add the fastboot reboot fastboot commands if you have a fasbootd device.
Flash Option 2
Install LMSA
use the rescue option to download the current firmware for your device
move the LMSA firmware to a different folder
rename the Android 10 firmware folder to the same name as LMSA firmware.
Move that folder to LMSA download folder
Use the rescue option to flash renamed firmware.
There is no guarantee that either method will work, but they should.
On the phone
Toggle off "install updates" option in Dev Options

sd_shadow said:
So, you said you have a XT2043-4
Which is codename sofiap
You need to unlock the bootloader
[Guide]Un/locking Motorola Bootloader
UnLocking and ReLocking Motorola Bootloader https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a Moto Bootloader Unlocking site Re-Locking see Post #4 More about bootloader UnLocking Post #2 Can my...
forum.xda-developers.com
Downgrading the android version with Moto firmware is always a risk.
If you downgrade you need to disable updates, OTA updates could brick the device.
Once the bootloader is unlocked, find your
Software Channel, it will be like, Retail, RetUS, Verizon, metroPC
You can find your firmware here
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/sofiap/official/
download. and Unzip it
Check if your device uses fastbootd
Flash option 1
Find the flashfile.xml in the firmware folder
and use the online flashfile converter to get the flash commands
add the fastboot reboot fastboot commands if you have a fasbootd device.
Flash Option 2
Install LMSA
use the rescue option to download the current firmware for your device
move the LMSA firmware to a different folder
rename the Android 10 firmware folder to the same name as LMSA firmware.
Move that folder to LMSA download folder
Use the rescue option to flash renamed firmware.
There is no guarantee that either method will work, but they should.
On the phone
Toggle off "install updates" option in Dev Options
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Yeah, I've heard this is risky, but I'm willing to take the risk because Android 11 ruined my phone and basically added 3 or 4 years to the battery of a phone that I only had for 7 months and was working great before this crap.
And once again, Thanks for this help. I appreciate it very much, even if it doesn't work.
And I had a question before I proceeded. There was an update that came along with Android 11 from Motorola on that same day. The update basically changed my look screen, peek display. Doing all this should get rid of that too and make everything look how it did before the update?

Subarashii-Nah said:
Yeah, I've heard this is risky, but I'm willing to take the risk because Android 11 ruined my phone and basically added 3 or 4 years to the battery of a phone that I only had for 7 months and was working great before this crap.
And once again, Thanks for this help. I appreciate it very much, even if it doesn't work.
And I had a question before I proceeded. There was an update that came along with Android 11 from Motorola on that same day. The update basically changed my look screen, peek display. Doing all this should get rid of that too and make everything look how it did before the update?
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Yes, that's just UI (user interface), it will be replaced.

sd_shadow said:
Yes, that's just UI (user interface), it will be replaced.
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Ok, thanks. So I basically have everything I need right.
sd_shadow said:
Yes, that's just UI (user interface), it will be replaced.
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Ok, thanks. So I basically have everything I need, right? One more question. What will happen to my phone number? Will I have to get a new one and etc, or will I still be able to keep my current number after all this?

sd_shadow said:
Yes, that's just UI (user interface), it will be replaced.
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And do u mind giving me the exact order of how I should everything? I don't know if you already posted that, but if u did I'd like to see it. This is my first time trying this kind of thing and I wanna agent everything right

Subarashii-Nah said:
And do u mind giving me the exact order of how I should everything? I don't know if you already posted that, but if u did I'd like to see it. This is my first time trying this kind of thing and I wanna agent everything right
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[Guide] Using Fastboot.exe with Motorola devices
Guide: Using Fastboot.exe with Motorola Devices If your device has its own section please post in that section. You can ping me with @sd_shadow MediaTek or Qualcomm Chip? Do I have a MediaTek Device? see post #26 Info: If you have a MediaTek...
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Subarashii-Nah said:
Ok, thanks. So I basically have everything I need right.
Ok, thanks. So I basically have everything I need, right? One more question. What will happen to my phone number? Will I have to get a new one and etc, or will I still be able to keep my current number after all this?
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Phone number is tied to sim card not device

Subarashii-Nah said:
And do u mind giving me the exact order of how I should everything? I don't know if you already posted that, but if u did I'd like to see it. This is my first time trying this kind of thing and I wanna agent everything right
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Have you unlocked the bootloader?

sd_shadow said:
Phone number is tied to sim card not device
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Oh yeah, that is right.
sd_shadow said:
Have you unlocked the bootloader?
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Not yet, I'm sorry. I'm still reading over the info and trying to put everything in order. So unlocking the bootloader is the first step? And is it ok if I use the method on this site?
https://www.getdroidtips.com/unlock-bootloader-moto-g-stylus/

Subarashii-Nah said:
Oh yeah, that is right.
Not yet, I'm sorry. I'm still reading over the info and trying to put everything in order. So unlocking the bootloader is the first step? And is it ok if I use the method on this site?
https://www.getdroidtips.com/unlock-bootloader-moto-g-stylus/
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Looks fine.

sd_shadow said:
Looks fine.
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OK. And remember when u said toggle off "install updates" in Dev options. I don't see that. I only see one for system updates. Is that the same thing?

Subarashii-Nah said:
OK. And remember when u said toggle off "install updates" in Dev options. I don't see that. I only see one for system updates. Is that the same thing?
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Sorry, yes same.

sd_shadow said:
Sorry, yes same.
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Ok, thanks. And should I remove my google accounts from my phone or anything before I apply the bootloader? Or does it not matter

Subarashii-Nah said:
Ok, thanks. And should I remove my google accounts from my phone or anything before I apply the bootloader? Or does it not matter
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Doesn't matter, I would remove the sim card, but that shouldn't matter either.

sd_shadow said:
Doesn't matter, I would remove the sim card, but that shouldn't matter either.
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Ok.
sd_shadow said:
Doesn't matter, I would remove the sim card, but that shouldn't matter either.
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And what about the Adb and fastboot tool.

Subarashii-Nah said:
Ok.
And what about the Adb and fastboot tool.
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What about the ADB tool?

Where it says " We recommend not to use the 15 seconds Adb installer on new devices". Like, is my phone considered a newer device lol? I don't really know. Should I go ahead and use the latest version anyway?

Question Bootloader unlock

So long story short
I purchased the tencent version from a reseller, that had unlocked the bootloader and flashed the WW firmware, changed the FP & then relocked it.
Now I'm f##### and don't know what to do.
Can anyone please assist me with any information in regards to "how to unlock without the unlock tool"
Or, direct me to someone/website that I can pay to have it done.
Muchly appreciated

Aussieboi9 said:
So long story short
I purchased the tencent version from a reseller, that had unlocked the bootloader and flashed the WW firmware, changed the FP & then relocked it.
Now I'm f##### and don't know what to do.
Can anyone please assist me with any information in regards to "how to unlock without the unlock tool"
Or, direct me to someone/website that I can pay to have it done.
Muchly appreciated
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I know one person who unlock bootloader by Edl Firmware and use some command.

HunterTik said:
I know one person who unlock bootloader by Edl Firmware and use some command.
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who is he? can he help me?

The rumor is that once the bootloader is unlocked and locked again, it can no longer be unlocked a second time. It may work to flash a new bootloader (which is what the EDL restore does as part of the process).
I would suggest taking a look into https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/repair-your-asus-rog-phone-5-with-edl-mode.4271121/ but know that the directions are pretty rough. Make sure to read everything twice before clicking buttons and if you watch the video, make sure to wait until he moves to the next step before following along because it looks like the video was his first time doing it.

twistedumbrella said:
The rumor is that once the bootloader is unlocked and locked again, it can no longer be unlocked a second time. It may work to flash a new bootloader (which is what the EDL restore does as part of the process).
I would suggest taking a look into https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/repair-your-asus-rog-phone-5-with-edl-mode.4271121/ but know that the directions are pretty rough. Make sure to read everything twice before clicking buttons and if you watch the video, make sure to wait until he moves to the next step before following along because it looks like the video was his first time doing it.
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Sorry to say that , the file I share those file have missing "prog firehose ddr.elf" so it's can't flashed.

saitates1903 said:
who is he? can he help me?
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Yeah , still no one share the right Edl Firmware.

HunterTik said:
Sorry to say that , the file I share those file have missing "prog firehose ddr.elf" so it's can't flashed.
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I actually have the firehose ddr for the SDM660 (which Is rog phone 5) >> https://mega.nz/file/0L4W3QoL#B8mDljFa7Tr1I9HiaXkHS8Vgi56oUQE1RhUAc6mpAII which I used alongside your tutorial - I just, can't unlock the bootloader

Aussieboi9 said:
I actually have the firehose ddr for the SDM660 (which Is rog phone 5) which I used alongside your tutorial - I just, can't unlock the bootloader
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Thanks for adding that

twistedumbrella said:
Might be worthwhile to post it. Sounds like it's needed.
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just did

Aussieboi9 said:
I actually have the firehose ddr for the SDM660 (which Is rog phone 5) >> https://mega.nz/file/0L4W3QoL#B8mDljFa7Tr1I9HiaXkHS8Vgi56oUQE1RhUAc6mpAII which I used alongside your tutorial - I just, can't unlock the bootloader
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You need to use "SM8350" firehose for my share files. Then hopefully it will work.

HunterTik said:
You need to use "SM8350" firehose for my share files. Then hopefully it will work.
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So, Is the file that i shared, the correct file?

If I follow, you have the file for a 660 and need the one for an 888.

twistedumbrella said:
If I follow, you have the file for a 660 and need the one for an 888.
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Sorry, i understand what you mean.. I thought 660 was the snapdragon version, but It's actually the vulkan version.
my mistake... I'll so some more digging, and hopefully come up with a resolve.

Aussieboi9 said:
So, Is the file that i shared, the correct file?
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No it's snapdragon 660 files

HunterTik said:
No it's snapdragon 660 files
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But you've got the files everyone needs, yes?

Aussieboi9 said:
But you've got the files everyone needs, yes?
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I don't think he does. Meanwhile I was searching the net desperately & stumbled upon some clues. Try searching hydra tools & ROG 5.

Aussieboi9 said:
So long story short
I purchased the tencent version from a reseller, that had unlocked the bootloader and flashed the WW firmware, changed the FP & then relocked it.
Now I'm f##### and don't know what to do.
Can anyone please assist me with any information in regards to "how to unlock without the unlock tool"
Or, direct me to someone/website that I can pay to have it done.
Muchly appreciated
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Have you got it done yet, mate?

twistedumbrella said:
The rumor is that once the bootloader is unlocked and locked again, it can no longer be unlocked a second time.
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Question concerning the above.
I unlocked BL, flashed Magisk, but now, without any action from my side I see "unlock OEM" option is not greyed as it was during unlocking BL.
Does it mean it locked itself?
Mentioned rumor I hear first time, but it is good anyway that I've read it early enough, before playing too far with my smartphone.