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back to froyo 2.2???

Does anybody knows if i updated my evo fr froyo 2.2 to 2.3 gb, how can I get it back to froyo cuz I want to rooted

Flip35 said:
Does anybody knows if i updated my evo fr froyo 2.2 to 2.3 gb, how can I get it back to froyo cuz I want to rooted
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I just copied and pasted this out of the other thread you started... Unless your bootloader shows S-off, there is nothing you can do. If it's S-on, you just have to wait for a new exploit.
From what I posted in your other thread.........
If the phone has never been rooted before, then you are going to be S-on. Since you have the new bootloader, AND you have S-on, there is nothing you can do to root the phone at this time. You cannot downgrade to 2.2, you cannot downgrade the bootloader. The only thing you'll be able to do is wait until someone figures out how to get S off on the new bootloader, or if someone figures out a way to downgrade the bootloader. The only way you can downgrade back to 2.2, is if the bootloader is S off. Also, if the bootloader was S off, downgrading to froyo to 'reroot' is a complete waste of time. All you need to do is flash a PC36IMG of a recovery image, and then use that recovery to flash a new rom. That's it. Anything more than that is a total waste of time, and a bunch of steps that don't need to be taken.
So, unfortunately, all you can do is wait until someone figures out a way around the new bootloader.
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How to verify if bootloader is already unlocked or not?

I'm planning to flash the Qualcomm specific patches to my device, which requires unlocked bootloader.
So without going through all the trouble, I want to make sure if my device's bootloader is already unlocked or not.
Is there any easy way to check my bootloader status?
I'm running stock unrooted KitKat 4.4.2

jodiac said:
I'm planning to flash the Qualcomm specific patches to my device, which requires unlocked bootloader.
So without going through all the trouble, I want to make sure if my device's bootloader is already unlocked or not.
Is there any easy way to check my bootloader status?
I'm running stock unrooted KitKat 4.4.2
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Turn off your phone and turn it on again. At the Google boot logo, if you see an unlocked lock icon at the bottom of the screen, then your bootloader is UNLOCKED.
Something like this:
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The above post is definitely the easiest way, but this app takes it a step further and tells whether it's ever been unlocked or not, as well as its current state
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.segv11.bootunlocker

hp420 said:
The above post is definitely the easiest way, but this app takes it a step further and tells whether it's ever been unlocked or not, as well as its current state
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.segv11.bootunlocker
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Alright since I don't have root access this app is not working for me. But thanks anyway ?
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Stuck on boot up!

Samsung galaxy tab 4 (8.0) SM-T337A 5.1.1 LOLLIPOP after flashing http://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-4/help/software-authorized-att-tablet-samsung-t3286582 my tablet is stuck on boot up PLEASE HELP! btw I tried factory resetting and clearing cache.

Download stock firmware and flash in odin. You cant downgrade latest, bootloader is locked

gonzo6962001 said:
Download stock firmware and flash in odin. You cant downgrade latest, bootloader is locked
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i have a OTA file, but has a status 7 error,

I'm having same problem and my *Reboot to bootloader doesn't work either... [email protected] if u ever find a fix.. it wont let me past recovery screen then it wont open bootloader like wtf..

AllenPlaysGames said:
i have a OTA file, but has a status 7 error,
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You have the OTA 5.1.1 update?!
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Did anything get figured out with this? I'm bricked too and can't do anything about it because the 5.1.1 firmware isn't out and I can't figure anything else out to fix it.
I was able to acquire the following files...
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Flashing these finally brought this hopeless nightmare to an end.
I had the Kingsroot + SuperSUME = FAIL brick condition and this saved the device (it wasn't even my device, I was fixing it for a friend). Let me know if anyone is interested.

Have a problem with installing official firmware

Hi everybody,help me i if you can,please
I have only "modified" Software status in the bootloader(even after flashing stock firmware).Now i have more lags then after first week of using phone,and the sound became more cheep(it is hard to listen song on my phone)
Question is next.
How can i flash official firmware and get "Official" Software status in the bootloader?I think this situation is consequence of my multiple rooting and flashing castoms
P.S. Added screenshot and sorry for my english level
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You would need to relock the bootloader to get that to go back to official. I don't believe there is a way to do so currently.
Having an unlocked bootloader won't cause audio issues, just an FYI

Karlinski said:
You would need to relock the bootloader to get that to go back to official. I don't believe there is a way to do so currently.
Having an unlocked bootloader won't cause audio issues, just an FYI
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So as I understood,I need to flash it again and relock bootloader again?

That would get you back to full stock. However, like I said before, I don't think there is a signed bootloader image anywhere, so I don't think you can fully lock that back up yet.

Karlinski said:
That would get you back to full stock. However, like I said before, I don't think there is a signed bootloader image anywhere, so I don't think you can fully lock that back up yet.
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Thank you I will try this

I was able to relock bootloader using this guide:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72789290&postcount=16
Not sure if it will work for all model variants but it did for mine...

surrealjam said:
I was able to relock bootloader using this guide:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72789290&postcount=16
Not sure if it will work for all model variants but it did for mine...
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Thank you

OTA updated (security Patch) with Unlocked Bootloader

Hi. I need help.
I have a OnePlus 8 Android 1, Model IN2015) with unlocked bootloader, but No root or TWRP installed, just unlocked bootloader. When I bought it, it is already like this. its came with security patch of 08.2021. Now i got a pop up notification of Security Patch 11.2021 via OTA but its fail to install, its same via Oxigen Updater o Automatic OTA.
Can I get OTA updated (security Patch) with unlocked bootloader or not???
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The answer is: No, cant get incremental OTA update having unlocked bootloader.
Please, close the thread.

kukuteku said:
The answer is: No, cant get incremental OTA update having unlocked bootloader.
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Yes you can.

djmcnz said:
Yes you can.
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In my case, No. Incremental updates (around 125Mb) are not possible if you have unlocked bootloader. I must to flash the complete update (around 2.9Gb). I already did it.

kukuteku said:
In my case, No. Incremental updates (around 125Mb) are not possible if you have unlocked bootloader. I must to flash the complete update (around 2.9Gb). I already did it.
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The status of the bootloader (locked/unlocked) has no influence on whether you can update via OTA. Every Android 11 update I've received for my OP8 has been via OTA and my bootloader has been unlocked since day one. Many, many other people have the same experience, I'm not unique.