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[Q] Need Confirmation Please

Around last week when I first got my carrier locked Xperia PLAY, I purchased a network unlock code which I was able to unlock it with. So, then I flashed it with the UK Generic .184 FTF file with FlashTool to get rid of all the junk that my carrier included with it and rooted it using the GingerBreak APK.
Now, my question is, since I've network unlocked my PLAY, completely debranded it and rooted it, would I be able to unlock my bootloader now? From what I've read, since my device was originally locked from my carrier, that it never had Fastboot installed on it, which is needed to unlock my bootloader. But I also read that being able to unlock the bootloader on my Xperia PLAY shouldn't even matter because it's already set to S=OFF. Could someone please enlighten me on this?

You can't unlock your bootloader with the current method, it depends on two things: can your phone connect with fastboot when in bootloader mode AND is your IMEI number registered with SE to get the required unlockcode.

No you can only unlock GSM phones ie sim fee none network locked ones, unlocking the sim carrier wont count sadly

svenk919 said:
You can't unlock your bootloader with the current method, it depends on two things: can your phone connect with fastboot when in bootloader mode AND is your IMEI number registered with SE to get the required unlockcode.
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Yes, I went to their How-To page on the SE Developer's site and was able to get an unlock code by providing my IMEI and other info. When I try to detect it with Fastboot and my PLAY in bootloader mode, Fastboot just hangs at <waiting for device>.
waz000000 said:
No you can only unlock GSM phones ie sim fee none network locked ones, unlocking the sim carrier wont count sadly
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Cool, thanks for confirming that!
But does it even matter if I'm able to unlock my bootloader? Because I've read somewhere that the PLAY's are set to S=OFF.

From my understanding an unlocked bootloader is necessary for costum roms, if you're content with root and themes unlocking the bootloader won't be that important to you I guess.

I'm pretty content with being able to install custom themes with it only rooted. But I want to be able to overclock it, and that involves flashing a custom kernel to be able to do so, correct?

Flava0ne said:
I'm pretty content with being able to install custom themes with it only rooted. But I want to be able to overclock it, and that involves flashing a custom kernel to be able to do so, correct?
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afraid so (as it stands atm) there probably will be a way to flash without an unlock at some point though.

[OEM] Go back to LOCKED Bootloader (LG G4 - All variants)

Temporarily Locked - until I prepare complete method​
!!! WARNING !!!
This method is currently in testing
Do this at your own risk! I'm not responsible for bricks.
Read and follow this steps correctly!​
Description:
Regarding OllieD thread (available in Credits) he found that bootloader have several references in persistent partition which was correct. I was trying to continue his research and I found that before unlock and after unlock some partitions not included in KDZ files are modificated by unlock.bin key.
This partitions are: cust, drm, misc, modemst1, modemst2, mpt, persistent and sns. I knew that drm, modemst1, modemst2, mpt and sns partitions cannot be important in unlocking / locking process so I was able to check 3 partitions which was CUST, MISC and PERSISTENT.
This first contains informations about whole boot process like boot image, boot procedure and also information about bootloader state which is visible on the top of the screen while bootloader is unlocked.
Second partition is the most important - it contains DEVICE-ID needed to unlock device and real bootloader state which can be check using "fastboot getvar unlocked" and also used unlock.bin when bootloader is unlocked. There are some references between this partitions which check them both so this partitions MUST be flashed together.
Persistent partition contains procedure for unlocking bootloader (parse command to flash unlock.bin) so we dont need to flash it - but if you want, you can
Result of relock:
- "Bootloader Unlocked!" message disappear while booting. (CONFIRMED)
- "fastboot getvar unlocked" returns "no" (CONFIRMED)
Requirements:
- ADB and FASTBOOT
- ADB Driver installed
- LGUP (which can be downloaded from here)
- LG_ROOT (which can be downloaded from here)
After relock, you can use the same Unlock Key which was used to unlock bootloader for the first time (this one from official LG Bootloader Unlock Site)
INSTRUCTION:
IN PREPARATION...
Video (Prove - not instruction):
WARNING! DONT TRY METHOD SHOWED IN THIS VIDEO FOR THIS MOMENT !!!
COMMANDS USED IN THIS VIDEO ARE DEDICATED TO H815 EU VARIANT
IF YOU DONT HAVE THIS VARIANT, THIS COMMANDS CAN HARD-BRICK YOUR PHONE!!!​
Credits:
- OllieD (for: Relocking Bootloader May Be Possible...)
- shakeyabooti (for: "LGUP - NEW!!! - INSTALL KDZ - MM or LP - FACTORY RESET/UPGRADE")
- thecubed (for: "[ROOT] TMO/VZW/ATT/SPRINT/INTL Root your LG G4 with Low Effort Root!")
- Unjustified Dev (for: "[GUIDE] New Root Method for LG Devices")
- dominik-p (for: "[How to] Determine dd Parameters For All LG G4 Models")
- leptdre (for: "Unbrick LG G4 H815 9008 Qualcomm")

You are the man if it works!

Oh man,big up for u!

Uhmm.... Does this mean that... if we get the bootloop issue.... we will be able to relock and send back to LG for warranty purposes???!?!?
(I mean, if it's really shown as locked in every possible aspect, after relocking...)

polfrank said:
Uhmm.... Does this mean that... if we get the bootloop issue.... we will be able to relock and send back to LG for warranty purposes???!?!?
(I mean, if it's really shown as locked in every possible aspect, after relocking...)
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Yes, but you don't need to.
I had bootloader unlocked, and LG repaired it under warranty
Just place LG G4 motherboard to your cooker, 200 celsius degrees for 10 minutes and device is broken forever without any traces - send it to them, tell "i dont know what's happened - just bootlooped and now died" - and voilÃ*. They replaced motherboard and after 2-3 days, i got my LG working without any bootloop (and with locked bootloader). And of course for free :highfive:
So, I've just extracted all partitions "BEFORE" unlocking bootloader, then i unlocked it, again extracted all partitions to make a HEX compare, and that's it - just flash important (2 or 3) partitions from state BEFORE bootloader was unlocked and wow - relocked, unlocked, again relocked, unlocked - no crash, no brick, working as hell.
And as I wrote:
xVANKO said:
Result of relock:
- "Bootloader Unlocked!" message disappear while booting. (CONFIRMED)
- "fastboot getvar unlocked" returns "no" (CONFIRMED)
- [I need to find is there any other method to check, is bootloader locked or not - IF YOU KNOW ANY OTHER METHOD TO CHECK BOOTLOADER STATE PLEASE WRITE IT IN COMMENT OR SEND ME VIA PM]
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There is no information while booting about unlocked bootloader, and also fastboot command "getvar unlocked" returns "no" - so official command to check bootloader state returns that bootloader is locked. I don't know is there any other method of checking bootloader state but it seems to be fully locked.
The biggest problem for me is 1 of this important partitions - becouse, what if this partition contains DEVICE-ID needed to unlock bootloader. If you relock it using my method, probably your phone will get DEVICE-ID of my phone - which can be easly detected by LG Support. I need to check some things before I make this release.

Well, one option would be to create a script for those that did not unlock yet, so they save the 3 partitions and then they can happily unlock, knowing that they can relock. What do you say about this as a partial solution, if some device dependent information is stored in those partitions.?

ObiDanKenobi said:
Well, one option would be to create a script for those that did not unlock yet, so they save the 3 partitions and then they can happily unlock, knowing that they can relock. What do you say about this as a partial solution, if some device dependent information is stored in those partitions.?
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First partition store data which customize boot screen (like boot logo, information about bootloader lock state, etc). Second partition store bootloader extra configuration like used unlock key, real unlock state. Third partition is unknown for me at this moment. For sure, people with locked bootloader will have the most secure way to relock it after unlock - just using their own partitions dump - not shared and published for all. If second partition does not contain informations about DEVICE_ID, there wiil be only one simply method to relock bootloader again.

Locked bootloader for 1,5 years, so this will be huge for me, finally unlocking the bootloader and back again in case of something happens! Great....
Sent from my LG-H815 using Tapatalk

Oh man! If you'll do that and it'll be working 100% I will try to donate to you for that! I wanted to unlock my bootloader but I was always worried about some problems that I might get
Wysłane z mojego LG-H815 przy użyciu Tapatalka

All the people are worried about warranty in case of a bootloop. How would you revert the 3 partitions content when the phone is bootlooping and you have access only to send_command.exe?

Oh, while my G4 is still in the owen now, I'm reading this thread H815 506 bootlooped this April. Warranty repair rejected. Worked with big-core disable tool for 6 months, until it finally died today.
Ok, if it is not finally dead after baking in the owen, then I will try to lock again and give it to the repair

Now I'm just waiting for proper LG G5 Port until Nougat is released [emoji14]
Wysłane z mojego LG-H815 przy użyciu Tapatalka

ObiDanKenobi said:
All the people are worried about warranty in case of a bootloop. How would you revert the 3 partitions content when the phone is bootlooping and you have access only to send_command.exe?
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Maybe you can flash the kdz that disables the big cores and then you have a properly working phone, where you can do anything you like, such as relocking the bootloader...

ObiDanKenobi said:
All the people are worried about warranty in case of a bootloop. How would you revert the 3 partitions content when the phone is bootlooping and you have access only to send_command.exe?
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You can import partition files to sdcard and flash it via send_command - and bootloader will be locked.
undef1ned said:
Oh, while my G4 is still in the owen now, I'm reading this thread H815 506 bootlooped this April. Warranty repair rejected. Worked with big-core disable tool for 6 months, until it finally died today.
Ok, if it is not finally dead after baking in the owen, then I will try to lock again and give it to the repair
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As I wrote, I had bootloader UNLOCKED and i LG repaired my phone under warranty - i just destroyed it completly in the cooker and sent it to them just telling "i dont know whats happen, just bootloped and now died" - they wouldnt able to check bootloader state so ... >

xVANKO said:
As I wrote, I had bootloader UNLOCKED and i LG repaired my phone under warranty - i just destroyed it completly in the cooker and sent it to them just telling "i dont know whats happen, just bootloped and now died" - they wouldnt able to check bootloader state so ... >
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I've bought mine in Poland. Unfortunately sent to repair with "Bootloader Unlocked" message on, just read several forums (including forum.android.com.pl) and some ppl shared positive experience of the unlocked phone to be fixed. Not sure if I can apply for the second time, may-be they've marked it as an unlocked somewhere in the database. Anyway I need to cross the UA/PL border twice to do it.
After baking method, my phone is on, but switching 4 small CPUs on - makes it supper laggy & unresponsive, however it does not go into bootloop mode
When are you going to post instructions?

Minto107 said:
Now I'm just waiting for proper LG G5 Port until Nougat is released [emoji14]
Wysłane z mojego LG-H815 przy użyciu Tapatalka
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Relock will work also for LG G5 - this is the same security level and the same procedure
undef1ned said:
I've bought mine in Poland. Unfortunately sent to repair with "Bootloader Unlocked" message on, just read several forums (including forum.android.com.pl) and some ppl shared positive experience of the unlocked phone to be fixed. Not sure if I can apply for the second time, may-be they've marked it as an unlocked somewhere in the database. Anyway I need to cross the UA/PL border twice to do it.
After baking method, my phone is on, but switching 4 small CPUs on - makes it supper laggy & unresponsive, however it does not go into bootloop mode
When are you going to post instructions?
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Tomorrow i will post video showing this method, instruction will be on Monday or Tuesday

Does that mean that there is a chance for an unofficial unlock in the near future? for those without EUR devices?

tim455 said:
Does that mean that there is a chance for an unofficial unlock in the near future? for those without EUR devices?
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Yes, there is a big chance to unlock non-euro devices. Probably if you flash prepared by me dumps I can transorm any LG variant to EURO variant - of course with possibility to go back to stock.
Just uploaded video to main thread.

Nice ! Thanks .but i wait step by step instructions video very laggy :

When we can get dumps to flash ??

How can I downgrade my XC from N to MM without unlocking the BL?

Hi, I want to backup my TA/DRM key. However the "Universal (Dirtycow-based) TA Backup v2" seems not compatible with Android Nougat. It asked me to downgrade my device first. Is there a way to downgrade Xperia X Compact without unlocking it (or without losing the DRM key)? Thanks.

yjcbn said:
Hi, I want to backup my TA/DRM key. However the "Universal (Dirtycow-based) TA Backup v2" seems not compatible with Android Nougat. It asked me to downgrade my device first. Is there a way to downgrade Xperia X Compact without unlocking it (or without losing the DRM key)? Thanks.
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Just use the flashtool, you don't need to be unlocked to flash firmware.

XperienceD said:
Just use the flashtool, you don't need to be unlocked to flash firmware.
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Thanks! Sucessfully downgrade to 6.0.1 and make a backup of the TA/DRM key just now.

XperienceD said:
Just use the flashtool, you don't need to be unlocked to flash firmware.
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Another question. My phone is showing up "Bootloader unlock allowed: No" in the Service Menu. I've already turn on "OEM unlocking" and "USB debugging" (
authorized, and confirmed all the necessary drivers were installed).
The "Unlock your boot loader" site is saying that "It will only be possible to unlock the boot loader for certain releases." Does that means I should flash another firmware with differnt region or Android version? I've already tried to downgrade my phone to MM again, however the issue still exists. Thanks.
P.s. I am able to get the unlock code from the "Unlock your boot loader" site.

yjcbn said:
Another question. My phone is showing up "Bootloader unlock allowed: No" in the Service Menu. I've already turn on "OEM unlocking" and "USB debugging" (
authorized, and confirmed all the necessary drivers were installed).
The "Unlock your boot loader" site is saying that "It will only be possible to unlock the boot loader for certain releases." Does that means I should flash another firmware with differnt region or Android version? I've already tried to downgrade my phone to MM again, however the issue still exists. Thanks.
P.s. I am able to get the unlock code from the "Unlock your boot loader" site.
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If your phone says that is is NOT allowed... sorry, but it is not possible.
Even though Sony is happy for us to unlock the bootloader, if the carrier/operator (verizon, o2, virgin, etc) wants - these companies can ask Sony to stop the bootloader from being unlocked.
Sim lock is one thing... at least that can be removed. I have no idea why they would choose to prevent the bootloader from being unlocked.
Actually, maybe because in some countries the consumer laws are very good, so even if you root or something, your warranty still exists.
But if you cannot unlock the bl -> you can't root -> less device problems/bricks -> less money on repairs for the phone operator? (just an idea)
The first (used) Xperia X Compact I bought, it was carrier branded, and the bootloader was unable to be unlocked.
I talked to the shop owner, I chose the other device in stock, it was unbranded, I could unlock it

qvmuhuuxz said:
If your phone says that is is NOT allowed... sorry, but it is not possible.
Even though Sony is happy for us to unlock the bootloader, if the carrier/operator (verizon, o2, virgin, etc) wants - these companies can ask Sony to stop the bootloader from being unlocked.
Sim lock is one thing... at least that can be removed. I have no idea why they would choose to prevent the bootloader from being unlocked.
Actually, maybe because in some countries the consumer laws are very good, so even if you root or something, your warranty still exists.
But if you cannot unlock the bl -> you can't root -> less device problems/bricks -> less money on repairs for the phone operator? (just an idea)
The first (used) Xperia X Compact I bought, it was carrier branded, and the bootloader was unable to be unlocked.
I talked to the shop owner, I chose the other device in stock, it was unbranded, I could unlock it
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Thanks for your answer. Though it's a bad news for me. [emoji30]

Since it's impossible to unlock my device, can I just modify the FTF and flash it through the Flashtool? If it's possible, then how to modify the FTF file? I want to change the font into another.

yjcbn said:
Since it's impossible to unlock my device, can I just modify the FTF and flash it through the Flashtool?
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No. If you've still got time to return it do so now otherwise your modding is going to be limited.

Boot.img patched with magisk

Hello!, i managed to get the boot.img and i patched the boot.img with magisk but i cant test it becuase my phone have bootloader locked and i dont know how to unlock it.
I cant post links until i have 10 posts thats why i put a point at the beginning of the link
.drive.google.com/drive/folders/1m1ajF_GNtthYYV6SbeG0tQWSbxJGdCyD
if someone can tell me how to unlock the bootloader i will try by myself.
If it works please tell me in this post.

RlxDev said:
Hello!, i managed to get the boot.img and i patched the boot.img with magisk but i cant test it becuase my phone have bootloader locked and i dont know how to unlock it.
I cant post links until i have 10 posts thats why i put a point at the beginning of the link
.drive.google.com/drive/folders/1m1ajF_GNtthYYV6SbeG0tQWSbxJGdCyD
if someone can tell me how to unlock the bootloader i will try by myself.
If it works please tell me in this post.
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Have you tried unlocking the bootloader threw the developers settings thee option to unlock the bootloader is the 3rd or 4th option down, personally not tried it tho?
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Ash180287 said:
Have you tried unlocking the bootloader threw the developers settings thee option to unlock the bootloader is the 3rd or 4th option down, personally not tried it tho?
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Am sure your aware but if you don't know how to get to the developers menu, open settings, click system at the bottom, go to about phone, and then click your build number 7 times to unlock the developers options.

Ash180287 said:
Have you tried unlocking the bootloader threw the developers settings thee option to unlock the bootloader is the 3rd or 4th option down, personally not tried it tho?
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Am sure your aware but if you don't know how to get to the developers menu, open settings, click system at the bottom, go to about phone, and then click your build number 7 times to unlock the developers options.
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I didnt try anything until there is a guide of how to do it tested previously to avoid a possible brick.

RlxDev said:
Hello!, i managed to get the boot.img and i patched the boot.img with magisk but i cant test it becuase my phone have bootloader locked and i dont know how to unlock it.
I cant post links until i have 10 posts thats why i put a point at the beginning of the link
.drive.google.com/drive/folders/1m1ajF_GNtthYYV6SbeG0tQWSbxJGdCyD
if someone can tell me how to unlock the bootloader i will try by myself.
If it works please tell me in this post.
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Thanks for this, i would try this if i could unlock the bootloader, but i neither know how to do it.

RlxDev said:
Hello!, i managed to get the boot.img and i patched the boot.img with magisk but i cant test it becuase my phone have bootloader locked and i dont know how to unlock it.
I cant post links until i have 10 posts thats why i put a point at the beginning of the link
.drive.google.com/drive/folders/1m1ajF_GNtthYYV6SbeG0tQWSbxJGdCyD
if someone can tell me how to unlock the bootloader i will try by myself.
If it works please tell me in this post.
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unlocking the bootloader is simple, it works exactly with the black shark helo, you enable the unlock in the developer section and then I have it in fastboot mode and you send the command "fastboot oem unlock" the smartphone will restart and make a factory reset and you will have the bootloader unlocked

Sime90ita said:
unlocking the bootloader is simple, it works exactly with the black shark helo, you enable the unlock in the developer section and then I have it in fastboot mode and you send the command "fastboot oem unlock" the smartphone will restart and make a factory reset and you will have the bootloader unlocked
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I tried today doing everything you say, but fastboot say command doesnt exist, maybe you have chinese version(I am using global version)

RlxDev said:
Hello!, i managed to get the boot.img and i patched the boot.img with magisk but i cant test it becuase my phone have bootloader locked and i dont know how to unlock it.
I cant post links until i have 10 posts thats why i put a point at the beginning of the link
.drive.google.com/drive/folders/1m1ajF_GNtthYYV6SbeG0tQWSbxJGdCyD
if someone can tell me how to unlock the bootloader i will try by myself.
If it works please tell me in this post.
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Enable developer function and enable OEM unlock function

pichitpongx said:
Enable developer function and enable OEM unlock function
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Did it worked for you?
I tried that and didn't work. I have global version

Anyone managed to unlock the boot loader on this phone? I would like to get one but need root.

adkilla said:
Anyone managed to unlock the boot loader on this phone? I would like to get one but need root.
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Ditto. Waiting on confirmation of root.

r3flux said:
Ditto. Waiting on confirmation of root.
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I'm also waiting for root confirmation, i have BS 2 Global and unlocking boot loader tutorial was posted by a skilled member, here is the link
https://forum.xda-developers.com/bl...ck-bootloader-problem-easy-t3895992?nocache=1
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Also here is a full guide to unlock Black Shark 2 and seems to be effective
Steps To Unlock Bootloader On Xiaomi Black Shark 2
1.) First Of We Need To Enable Developer Options
For That Go To Settings >> About Phone >> Now Tap On MIUI Version 6-7 Times
2.) Now Go Back >> Go To Advanced Settings >> Developer Options >> Enable OEM Unlocking & Tap On Mi Unlock Status
These Things You Have To Do It On Your PC/ Laptop
3.) Go To This Link >> Then You Will See MIUI Page Tap On Unlock Now >> Now Fill The Form To Get The Permission From Xiaomi
4.) Once You Applied you will get an OTP sent to your phone, Enter that OTP on your PC >> Then Hit Next. So, this way your application gets submitted
Now You Have To Wait Until You Get A Message On Your Phone Saying “You Are Eligible To Unlock The Bootloader”
Now Follow The Unlocking Procedure
6.) Once You Got The Message >> Next You Need To Download Mi Unlock Tool & Extract It
7.) After That Just Power Off The Device,>> Now Press & Hold Volume Down + Power Button At The Same Time To Boot Into Fastboot Mode
8.) Once Your Are In Fastboot Mode >> Connect Your Phone To PC/Laptop
9.) Now Open (Mi Unlock Tool) From Your PC/Laptop
10.) Next Click On Agree & Next Enter Your Mi-Account Username, Password And Sign In
Use Same Mi Account Details Which You Already Login Into Your Phone To Unlock Bootloader
11.) Hit Next >> After That Tap On Unlock
12.) Once The Process Is Done Tap On Reboot
13.) That’s It ? You Have Successfully Unlock Bootloader Of Xiaomi Black Shark 2
For tutorial link, you can PM me, i can't post it publicly to avoid any moderator ban

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No any solution above has worked with me, seems there is no active solution for unlocking boot loader of BS2. even developer around all sites doesn't offer effective solution.
The only 2 messages that you will get when you use adb are :
adb>fastboot flashing unlock
Error : Unlock is not allowed on device has sales on market!
adb>fastboot oem unlock
Error, Unknown command
Even MI tool couldn't unlock the bootloader, If Kanded can give a solution as he is a skilled member so it will be great help

Any update? Still waiting for the XBS2 unlocking bootloader and rooting it.

I have found this about patching MM:
https://www.htcmania.com/showthread.php?t=1466079
I Hope enjoy, I have the same problem, BS2 global to root,

Anyone who tried unlocking bootloader and rooting bs2 using the bs helo? CN variant

has anybody got solution? I think this device has a potential to fullfill

So sad. Until now there's no TWRP and way to unlock bootloader of this device.

iampatricktan said:
So sad. Until now there's no TWRP and way to unlock bootloader of this device.
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Agree. I'm planning to switch to Red Magic 3 because there really is no sign of development on this device.

batuken said:
Agree. I'm planning to switch to Red Magic 3 because there really is no sign of development on this device.
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Yeah. I don't how can we encourage dev to look into this device, their are many users of this phone that wants to have twrp and root. Also this device is very powerful.

iampatricktan said:
Yeah. I don't how can we encourage dev to look into this device, their are many users of this phone that wants to have twrp and root. Also this device is very powerful.
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Black Shark is independent of Xiaomi when it comes to the software development. Their team just have to release the kernel source then that's when the real thing starts. Sadly though, the Black Shark team is very lousy and their support is very poor so let's just expect that this device will get stuck to Android Pie, like what happened to Black Shark 1 which development is "dead".

TA-1116: bootloader and root

Hello,
I have a brand new TA-1116, on Android One 10.
Of course i'd love to unlock bootloader, install TWRP and root it.
It's unclear for me what i should do:
1) downgrade to DRG237B firmware (Anyone can confirm my TA1116 can use this downgrade without risk ?) to go to Orea 8.1
2) order an unlock code (where, please ? i found unlocklocks.com but i don't see the price).
3) go into dev mode to toggle unlock bootloader (mandatory ?)
4) fastboot flash unlock <my_unlock_file>
5) install TWRP fastboot flash recovery <twrp latest>
6) flash magisk from twrp for systemless root
Any advice is welcome
If you can root without Magisk, i'd like too. I need to run titanium backup and get rid of that BABE app (??? wtf Nokia ???) and more apps i don't need.
Thank you VM !

Answer: the downgrade is not possible without unlocked BL.
The unlock service does not need to go back to 07/2018, it is a matter of minutes and everything is left unlocked. Yay !

Graveen said:
Answer: the downgrade is not possible without unlocked BL.
The unlock service does not need to go back to 07/2018, it is a matter of minutes and everything is left unlocked. Yay !
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Hello,
I am very happy when seeing this post. Can you help me to unlock bootloader & root for the Nokia 6.1 plus TA-1116.
My last security patch is 2020-07
Thanks,

Bootloader unlock isn't officially or in a free manner supported, it's a paid service, join the telegram community for the device there are bl unlockers for different time zones contact anyone with your timezone for the service it's approx $6-7
Do not hover over random sites there's been only one site from the beginning that I can't mention here, bootloader unlock and other services, get this job done over telegram and save yourself the hassle.