When I boot the NS the screen shows a lock icon which shows it to be UNLOCKED.
I'm downloading a STOCK ROM which says I will loose root, which is okay. BUT, will the rom also lock it again so I don't get that lock icon?
If it won't can you please tell me or link to how I can get it to true STOCK.
Best buy told me I can return it but they said they won't accept it if it was rooted.
Thanks for the help.
Fastboot OEM lock should be all you have to do.
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fosdos4790 said:
fastboot oem lock should be all you have to do.
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awesome, thank you!
Also, if you want, do fastboot oem lock, fastboot oem unlock, and then lock it again. The unlocking command wipes your sd card.
If you really want to be paranoid look up how to use Odin and flash the stock image with that
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Is it possible for me to lock my bootloader so I can go send my nexus 4 in for a replacement? My earpiece stopped working! When i dial I can't hear anything the other party can't hear me either! I'm freaking out
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yes its possible to lock your bootloader.
use search on how to do so (factory stock images nexus 4)
let me guess.... you used a toolkit?
I didn't I used fastboot method I don't trust toolkits
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Raphael17 said:
I didn't I used fastboot method I don't trust toolkits
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If you didn't use fastboot then how did you have your bootloader unlocked in the first place?
I'm running stock rom with Franco kernel I want to go stock everything so I can send it in for a replacement
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Raphael17 said:
I'm running stock rom with Franco kernel I want to go stock everything so I can send it in for a replacement
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You're not answering my question. If you didn't use the fastboot method OR toolkit, then how did you unlock your bootloader in the first place? I'm asking this to know where you stand (e.g. drivers installed, fastboot environment set up).
It's either or. I already answered your question,
use search on how to do so (factory stock images nexus 4)
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312
That thread should help you return to stock.
zephiK said:
You're not answering my question. If you didn't use the fastboot method OR toolkit, then how did you unlock your bootloader in the first place? I'm asking this to know where you stand (e.g. drivers installed, fastboot environment set up).
It's either or. I already answered your question,
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I think he didn't use punctuation/correct grammar, likely a non-native English speaker. It should have read: "I didn't use a toolkit because I don't trust them, I used the fastboot method."
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If you didn't use fastboot then how did you have your bootloader unlocked in the first place?
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Raphael17 said:
I didn't I used fastboot method I don't trust toolkits
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I believe he missed a comma or 2, should read: I didn't (use a toolkit), I used fastboot method, I don't trust toolkits.
To answer the OP,
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fastboot oem lock
Actually if you run the lock command, then unlock then lock again, the unlock code will wipe everything (internal mSD too) so you will be back at factory settings, assuming you had previously flashed a factory image.
smacksa said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312
That thread should help you return to stock.
I think he didn't use punctuation/correct grammar, likely a non-native English speaker. It should have read: "I didn't use a toolkit because I don't trust them, I used the fastboot method."
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Or he was educated in the U.S. He is probably a college graduate. I'm from the U.S., by the way.
jakejm79 said:
I believe he missed a comma or 2, should read: I didn't (use a toolkit), I used fastboot method, I don't trust toolkits.
To answer the OP,
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fastboot oem lock
Actually if you run the lock command, then unlock then lock again, the unlock code will wipe everything (internal mSD too) so you will be back at factory settings, assuming you had previously flashed a factory image.
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Oh you're right on that. I was just checking on which "position" he was in. That makes more sense. Tiredness starting to kick in. Totally missed the "I" between didn't and used.
That forum post is the exact one I was referring to (just wanted him to google it out ) follow that guide and it will lead you to the right place. Don't just lock it and think your phone's good. You have to revert back to stock kernel as well which that forum thread will tell you how to do so.
I have my first android device, the nexus 4, and I rooted it. I used the Nexus toolkit, being new to android and rooting and all. I now need to send my phone back to Google and I can't relock the bootloader! I managed to unroot it but now I just need to relock it and get rid of the padlock. I have tried everything that I have found online and nothing has worked!
I am really becoming annoyed with this! Can anyone help please?!
Thanks, LJ.
It should be an easy thing to do from fastboot. I think the command is something like fastboot oem lock. The toolkit should be able to do this action also. Once that command is complete then reboot fastboot and it should be completed.
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That is exactly the command.
fastboot oem lock
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Being "new to android and rooting and all" is the biggest reason not to use a toolkit. You just press a button, have no to little idea what exactly happens to your phone and then go "pls my phone doesnt work and is eating my cat pls help" when something goes wrong...
Sure, everything seems easier when you use a toolkit, but you end up having no idea what to do when the toolkit fails
Just sayin'.
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Being "new to android and rooting and all" is the biggest reason not to use a toolkit. You just press a button, have no to little idea what exactly happens to your phone and then go "pls my phone doesnt work and is eating my cat pls help" when something goes wrong...
Sure, everything seems easier when you use a toolkit, but you end up having no idea what to do when the toolkit fails
Just sayin'.
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this.
and for any nexus device, rooting the right way is just as easy if not easier than a toolkit. the only difference is that youll need to read up a little, get familiar. im mean how easy is this to root..
1. fastboot oem unlock
2. fastboot flash a custom recovery
3. flash either the su binaries or a custom rom
4. reboot and profit.
then to lock the bootloader just fastboot oem lock.
thats all that is needed for any nexus.
I have been using a nexus as well. Download nexus toolkit v2.0 it does it all. I flashed half a dozen ROMs and unrooted and relocked bootloader and re rooted it
Download it and enjoy
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abhijitsohoni said:
I have been using a nexus as well. Download nexus toolkit v2.0 it does it all. I flashed half a dozen ROMs and unrooted and relocked bootloader and re rooted it
Download it and enjoy
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I have tried using the toolkit v2.0 but still no success I am really becoming annoyed about this!
LJGDY said:
I have tried using the toolkit v2.0 but still no success I am really becoming annoyed about this!
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Are you getting any commands to work when you are in fastboot? Like fastboot reboot or flashing a recovery img? I'm just wondering if you have fastboot setup correctly. If you can do those other commands, relocking shouldn't be an issue.
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Are you getting any commands to work when you are in fastboot? Like fastboot reboot or flashing a recovery img? I'm just wondering if you have fastboot setup correctly. If you can do those other commands, relocking shouldn't be an issue.
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I have also followed efrans guide, step by step, and was typing all commands into the command prompt. The phone was responding too. When I booted it up, I was stock rom again but the boot loader would not lock. Strange! :/
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I have also followed efrans guide, step by step, and was typing all commands into the command prompt. The phone was responding too. When I booted it up, I was stock rom again but the boot loader would not lock. Strange! :/
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Follow that guide but instead of entering the first command for returning to stock now just type in "fastboot oem lock"
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LJGDY said:
I have my first android device, the nexus 4, and I rooted it. I used the Nexus toolkit, being new to android and rooting and all. I now need to send my phone back to Google and I can't relock the bootloader! I managed to unroot it but now I just need to relock it and get rid of the padlock. I have tried everything that I have found online and nothing has worked!
I am really becoming annoyed with this! Can anyone help please?!
Thanks, LJ.
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Trickster Mod has an option to Lock/UnLock your Bootloader as long as you are rooted and you use a kernel which supports such extravagances. (i.e.Franco-r210, for example)
I'd recommend getting familiar to fastboot would be the best option, too. If it's not working, what is the exact error or is there none?
You could try this app to lock it, too, if the phone is still rooted
I'm considering returning my Nexus 7 back to best buy but I was just curious if there is any way for them to know if the device is unlocked. Do they actually boot it up to the bootloader and check at the time of return? If so, is there any way to unroot the device and lock it back up?
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I'm considering returning my Nexus 7 back to best buy but I was just curious if there is any way for them to know if the device is unlocked. Do they actually boot it up to the bootloader and check at the time of return? If so, is there any way to unroot the device and lock it back up?
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They will likely go into the settings to verify the device number is the same as in your receipt. They won't go into the bootloader but will see the unlocked icon as the device is booting up. You can return it to them with it already on.
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I'm considering returning my Nexus 7 back to best buy but I was just curious if there is any way for them to know if the device is unlocked. Do they actually boot it up to the bootloader and check at the time of return? If so, is there any way to unroot the device and lock it back up?
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Why not just flash the factory image (boot, recovery, and system) and then lock the bootloader?
How do you lock the bootloader?
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The reverse of how you unlock it. In fastboot mode type "fastboot oem lock"
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I did an exchange at Best Buy. They only made sure it turned on and worked. I didn't even have my receipt, they looked up my credit card number.
May I suggest at least put the stock back, even do a factory reset.
Just look out for the next customer who may buy it.
It's okay, I actually was able to restore the factory image and lock the boot loader back up. Thank you guys.
A lot of times I returned something to bb, they didn't even check the contents inside, they only asked me the reason for the return. Do keep in Mind that they track customer returns based on the id you give them.
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I tried that and it says fastboot is not a recognized as an internal or external command.i have it in fastboot volume down with power button
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I am selling my phone and want to put it back to stock and delete all my info. I know I do it in fastboot but that's it. Directions and link would be greatly appreciated.
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I think this guide will help
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312
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If you use one of these: https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images?hl=de (occam), your Device will be completely wiped!
You can lock the Bootloader almost the same way you unlocked it, instead of "fastboot oem unlock" you type "fastboot oem lock" (Will also wipe your Device!) I would do it this way, but also take a look at the post above me from RASTAVIPER ^^
Be sure to BACKUP your ENTIRE Stuff from the Device, just in case!
If you're bone stock, just goto settings and find the factory reset.
I'm on AOSPA.
Damian2013 said:
I am selling my phone and want to put it back to stock and delete all my info. I know I do it in fastboot but that's it. Directions and link would be greatly appreciated.
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http://lmgtfy.com/?q=how+to+flash+stock+rom+nexus+4
My stock, un-rooted, Nexus 4 decided to stop working today. It just got stuck at the X loading over and over again. I'm trying to flash a recovery and fix this, but I can't get the bootloader to unlock. I type in fastboot oem unlock, which gives me the option to unlock. As soon as I reset however, it becomes locked again automatically.
I've also tried flashing recover right after unlocking, but it gives me an error and says remote: flash write failure.
Any ideas?
I've seen this when the emmc has gone bad. Bootloader won't stay unlocked. I don't know if you're still under warranty but that's your best option
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jd1639 said:
I've seen this when the emmc has gone bad. Bootloader won't stay unlocked. I don't know if you're still under warranty but that's your best option
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Damnit thats what I was thinking. Called Google and they said its out of warranty but they are forwarding me to LG now. Fingers crossed.