I was searching for a method to unlock the bootloader after updating to nougat but i couldn't find any.
Any android version the bootloader unlock method is same. check the forum for newbie thread to unlock your bootloader.
Ramith96 said:
I was searching for a method to unlock the bootloader after updating to nougat but i couldn't find any.
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You can get your unlock code from the Motorola website: https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
As the website mentions, this will void the rest of your warranty once your device is unlocked, though there are reports on XDA of people getting their devices serviced even after a bootloader unlock. Your experience may vary.
Also, I'd recommend toggling OEM unlock on - you can get to this by going into Settings > About Phone, and tapping 7 times on the build number section. Go back to the main Settings menu and you should see Developer Options has appeared. Go into the Developer Options and scroll to OEM unlocking, and toggle it on before you boot to unlock your bootloader.
So the method would be:
1 - Toggle OEM unlock in the Developers Options
2 - Follow the Motorola website instructions to unlock your bootloader
3 - Wait whilst it wipes your data
4 - Boot and enjoy your unlocked phone
Good luck!
Waiting for device
In command window it shows as 'waiting for device'. Could you help me?
mansoor643 said:
In command window it shows as 'waiting for device'. Could you help me?
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You need to check your driver to recognize the device. With the command "fastboot devices" there you should see your devices serial number. If not = driver, cable, firewall problem or your device is not in fastboot mode
25.11.2017 - Update: I've just used same tutorial to unlock Z5 6653 and it was success ! Good luck to everyone!
23.09.2021 - Files shared again by request. If any questions occur - write me.
This is solution that i used to unlock found device Xperia Z5 Premium, which was locked with fingerprint, bootloader is locked and FRP (google account security) is activated.
Dear friends, as everyone here, i must say USE THIS GUIDE ON YOUR OWN RISK ! ! !
I'm not responsible for bricked devices, if your dog unplug the cable or you lost electricity durring flashing!
First i want to say HUGE thanks to @YasuHamed !!! He knows why !
*to get in flash mode: press volume down and connect device to PC; - green notification LED
*to get in Fastboot mode: press volume up and connect device to PC; - blue notification LED
DOWNLOADS:
Xperia E6853 - Google Drive
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Xperia E6853 - Google Drive
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*I'm trying to share folder with unattended access, but google asks me everytime. Usually i respond fast, but do not hesitate to PM me if you have no access.
GUIDE:
1st you need Sony flashtool and drivers, and ADB fastboot.
-Download Sony Companion to have all sony drivers.
-Download Flashtool (flashtool-0.9.23.1-windows.exe) and install it.
-I updated Flashtool from 0.9.23.1 to 0.9.23.2. Simply download (x10flasher.jar) and replace existing file in C:/Flashtool/.
-Next download ADB fastboot (minimal_adb_fastboot_v1.4_setup.exe) and install it.
2nd i flashing another Android using Flashtool thru flash mode, for clean start of the device.
-Open Flashtool (C:/Flashtool/Flashtool.exe)
-Connect your device in flash mode.
-Click on the black XE button on the right end of the toolbar in FlashTool.
-Choose your device, choose region and customization and on the right side, bellow the picture of the phone you can see "Available Firmware:"
Here i've choose 1300-1579 Internal Promoter 32.0.A.6.170 / R2B. This is old 5.1.1 Android which allow you to get in to the phone menu itself and do the FRP Unlock.
-Click on the firmware , bellow phone picture, and download it.
-After it is downloaded, close that windows and on main window, will see in console that firmware is prapairing for flashing.
-Phone is still connected in flash mode, and flashing will start automaticly when firmware is ready.
Have patience! Prepairing and flashing took around 10 mins for my PC.
3rd Bypass FRP ( google account security lock)
-check FlashTool console if flashing status is DONE, and if it is, unplug your device and power it up.
-now download the video file ( Bypass Google Account SONY Xperia Z5 - How to Remove FRP Lock.mp4 ) and follow the steps as it is shown.
On the last step when you have to switch from GUEST to Owner user, my device just frozen on waiting screen, and after 5-6 minutes screen went disturbingly black, like it is dead and went OFF.
I power it up and voila, there was 2 steps to complete setting up of the new phone.
4. If you want you can unlock your bootloader now (if it is available by SONY) and use custom roms, root and etc.
-go to dialer and dial *#*#7378423#*#*
-tap Service info” go to “Configuration ” go to ” Rooting Status.
-if Boot loader unlock allowed says ” Yes” then you can follow below guide. If it says NO - sorry, you can't unlock your bootloader.
-you need your IMEI number, You can check it in settings menu or dial *#06#.
-turn on OEM Unlocking and USB debugging options in Settings > Developer options. (To enable Developer options menu, go to Settings > About phone , and tap several times on Build number.)
-switch off your Sony Xperia Z5 Premium by pressing power button.
-now connect phone in fastboot mode. To do so, you must hold Volume UP and plug device to PC.
-next go to https://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/ and finish the steps using your IMEI to get unlock KEY from Sony.
When you have the key, you will see instructions on the same site, what command you have to use in fastboot ADB. To get in Fastboot ADB:
-on your PC go to the folder (C:/adb/) where you installed minimal ADB and fastboot, hold shift + Right click, choose Open command window here.
-check if device is propperly connected. Write in CMD : fastboot devices . Your device should be listed there if it is connected in fastboot mode.
-now you have to write the command, same as on Sony site with the key: fastboot -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0x“your unlock code”.
example : – fastboot -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0x87eb234h6212g5646
-If it says OK [time] finished , you are done well.
After bypass FRP you can flash Android 7.0, there is no problem or security issues.
I've used those guides:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/tutorial-how-to-flash-stock-roms-t2240614
http://www.gogorapid.com/unlock-bootloader-sony-xperia-z5-premium/
this is very well xplained tutorial.
i have book marked it and will be referencing it in future
best of luck
FRM Bypass Not Working with Nougat
YasuHamed said:
this is very well xplained tutorial.
i have book marked it and will be referencing it in future
best of luck
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Guide is awesome. Only problem now, bypassing the Google account video does not work with Nougat which is what the flashtool downloaded by default for me.
Is there any other way please?
EDIT UPDATE: I found a way with another video on YouTube. Maybe could use this one also to update your guide. It worked for me. I thank you once again for this awesome guide, helping me to reset this phone.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdSo5hkB7SI
KayCee-Kepz said:
Guide is awesome. Only problem now, bypassing the Google account video does not work with Nougat which is what the flashtool downloaded by default for me.
Is there any other way please?
EDIT UPDATE: I found a way with another video on YouTube. Maybe could use this one also to update your guide. It worked for me. I thank you once again for this awesome guide, helping me to reset this phone.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdSo5hkB7SI
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5ok_s8zxKc
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I bought a phone that was damaged and I repaired it. It has the google frp lock all the guides so far dont work. It is on android 7 and I am stumped how to get passed this can you help?
mintminty59 said:
I bought a phone that was damaged and I repaired it. It has the google frp lock all the guides so far dont work. It is on android 7 and I am stumped how to get passed this can you help?
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Read 2nd step in instructions! First of all you have to downgrade the Android version !
thanks for bootloader unlocking method. For frp bypass you can follow this guide ~ http://www.frpghost.com/2017/03/sony-xperia-frp-unlock.html
My bootloader cannot be unlocked via Sony as my rooting status says NO. (Phone has Android 7.1.1) so even with your instructions I cannot root the phone and or downgrade to Android v7.0. Is this correct?
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grosseader said:
25.11.2017 - Update: I've just used same tutorial to unlock Z5 6653 and is was success ! Good luck to everyone!
This is solution that i used to unlock found device Xperia Z5 Premium, which was locked with fingerprint, bootloader is locked and FRP (google account security) is activated.
Dear friends, as everyone here, i must say USE THIS GUIDE ON YOUR OWN RISK ! ! !
I'm not responsible for bricked devices, if your dog unplug the cable or you lost electricity durring flashing!
First i want to say HUGE thanks to @YasuHamed !!! He knows why !
*to get in flash mode: press volume down and connect device to PC; - green notification LED
*to get in Fastboot mode: press volume up and connect device to PC; - blue notification LED
DOWNLOADS:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0ByQNHZjTS8SNWDdDTkpCUDFfSGM
GUIDE:
1st you need Sony flashtool and drivers, and ADB fastboot.
-Download Sony Companion to have all sony drivers.
-Download Flashtool (flashtool-0.9.23.1-windows.exe) and install it.
-I updated Flashtool from 0.9.23.1 to 0.9.23.2. Simply download (x10flasher.jar) and replace existing file in C:/Flashtool/.
-Next download ADB fastboot (minimal_adb_fastboot_v1.4_setup.exe) and install it.
2nd i flashing another Android using Flashtool thru flash mode, for clean start of the device.
-Open Flashtool (C:/Flashtool/Flashtool.exe)
-Connect your device in flash mode.
-Click on the black XE button on the right end of the toolbar in FlashTool.
-Choose your device, choose region and customization and on the right side, bellow the picture of the phone you can see "Available Firmware:"
Here i've choose 1300-1579 Internal Promoter 32.0.A.6.170 / R2B. This is old 5.1.1 Android which allow you to get in to the phone menu itself and do the FRP Unlock.
-Click on the firmware , bellow phone picture, and download it.
-After it is downloaded, close that windows and on main window, will see in console that firmware is prapairing for flashing.
-Phone is still connected in flash mode, and flashing will start automaticly when firmware is ready.
Have patience! Prepairing and flashing took around 10 mins for my PC.
3rd Bypass FRP ( google account security lock)
-check FlashTool console if flashing status is DONE, and if it is, unplug your device and power it up.
-now download the video file ( Bypass Google Account SONY Xperia Z5 - How to Remove FRP Lock.mp4 ) and follow the steps as it is shown.
On the last step when you have to switch from GUEST to Owner user, my device just frozen on waiting screen, and after 5-6 minutes screen went disturbingly black, like it is dead and went OFF.
I power it up and voila, there was 2 steps to complete setting up of the new phone.
4. If you want you can unlock your bootloader now (if it is available by SONY) and use custom roms, root and etc.
-go to dialer and dial *#*#7378423#*#*
-tap Service info” go to “Configuration ” go to ” Rooting Status.
-if Boot loader unlock allowed says ” Yes” then you can follow below guide. If it says NO - sorry, you can't unlock your bootloader.
-you need your IMEI number, You can check it in settings menu or dial *#06#.
-turn on OEM Unlocking and USB debugging options in Settings > Developer options. (To enable Developer options menu, go to Settings > About phone , and tap several times on Build number.)
-switch off your Sony Xperia Z5 Premium by pressing power button.
-now connect phone in fastboot mode. To do so, you must hold Volume UP and plug device to PC.
-next go to https://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/ and finish the steps using your IMEI to get unlock KEY from Sony.
When you have the key, you will see instructions on the same site, what command you have to use in fastboot ADB. To get in Fastboot ADB:
-on your PC go to the folder (C:/adb/) where you installed minimal ADB and fastboot, hold shift + Right click, choose Open command window here.
-check if device is propperly connected. Write in CMD : fastboot devices . Your device should be listed there if it is connected in fastboot mode.
-now you have to write the command, same as on Sony site with the key: fastboot -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0x“your unlock code”.
example : – fastboot -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0x87eb234h6212g5646
-If it says OK [time] finished , you are done well.
After bypass FRP you can flash Android 7.0, there is no problem or security issues.
I've used those guides:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/tutorial-how-to-flash-stock-roms-t2240614
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmaK1bfiaTo
http://www.gogorapid.com/unlock-bootloader-sony-xperia-z5-premium/
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My bootloader cannot be unlocked via Sony as my rooting status says NO. (Phone has Android 7.1.1) so even with your instructions I cannot root the phone and or downgrade to Android v7.0. Is this correct?
xectis said:
My bootloader cannot be unlocked via Sony as my rooting status says NO. (Phone has Android 7.1.1) so even with your instructions I cannot root the phone and or downgrade to Android v7.0. Is this correct?
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You should be able to flash OE rom and downgrade using 2nd step!
What you want to to ? Bypass FRP ? root? or ?
4. If you want you can unlock your bootloader now (if it is available by SONY) and use custom roms, root and etc.
-go to dialer and dial *#*#7378423#*#*
-tap Service info” go to “Configuration ” go to ” Rooting Status.
-if Boot loader unlock allowed says ” Yes” then you can follow below guide. If it says NO - sorry, you can't unlock your bootloader.
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This is what I don't get it, my Z5P says NO in bootloader, so even so, can I do this process to unlock? or definitely i can't unlock it in any way
I haven't started the process yet, because first I would like to know if I can still unlock it with this process even if it says no in the configuration menu.... I'm still on 7.1
Ok guys new to this device I went to Moto site to get unlocked bootloader and it's says it can't. I attached a screenshot is there any work around for this?
goast said:
Ok guys new to this device I went to Moto site to get unlocked bootloader and it's says it can't. I attached a screenshot is there any work around for this?
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Did you by chance purchase the Amazon-exclusive variant of the device (with the ads to reduce the price)? They're both the same, except you can't unlock the Amazon version's bootloader.
Also, try opening developer options (tap the build number 7 times, press the back key, and then the new developer options menu that appeared) and then enabling the "OEM unlocking" option. Then try unlocking the bootloader again via fastboot.
So, some months ago I unlocked my bootloader, I just did it because I knew that the huawei bootloader unlock site likes to go down when you need it the most. And now I want to install twrp. But I cant use any fastboot commands in adb. OEM unlock button is off and greyed out in dev options. And since the unlock site is off right now I can't relock it.
Any suggestions?
EDIT 1: Ive just tried removing the google account and the factory resetting with recovery but the OEM but is still greyed out even when no account is associated
In Android 7 (EMUI 5) OEM Unlock is always GREY even if its unlocked.
Do you remember your unlock code?
If yes, just use Service ROM to reset everything including lock your bootloader and then try to Unlock the phone again.
Service ROMs: https://forum.xda-developers.com/p10-lite/help/original-service-rom-huawei-p10-lite-t3688097
If you don't remember your code you can send email to UK support and within 2-3 business days you will receive your unlock code.
Send this to email [email protected]
- Your Full Name
- Phone Model
- IMEI (*#06#)
- Serial Number (*#06# or *#*#1357946#*#*)
- Product ID (*#*#1357946#*#*)
Aalesund said:
In Android 7 (EMUI 5) OEM Unlock is always GREY even if its unlocked.
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So if "OEM unlocking" is enabled in developers options my bootloader is unlocked? Do I still need to get some unlock code from huawei? My device is WAS-LX3. I'm new to huawei and don't have a clue about this.
Boot into Bootloader and you will see two rows
Phone status (Bootloader status)
FRP status (OEM status in developer menu)
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Phone Locked/Unlocked/Relocked means that your Bootloader is Locked/Unlocked/Relocked (Relocked means manually locked by you and it's almost the same as Locked which is factory locked)
FRP Lock/Unlock means that OEM status is Disabled/Enabled in developer menu.
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In oreder to install TWRP you must have status Unlock on both rows.
Aalesund said:
Boot into Bootloader and you will see two rows
Phone status (Bootloader status)
FRP status (OEM status in developer menu)
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Phone Locked/Unlocked/Relocked means that your Bootloader is Locked/Unlocked/Relocked (Relocked means manually locked by you and it's almost the same as Locked which is factory locked)
FRP Lock/Unlock means that OEM status is Disabled/Enabled in developer menu.
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In oreder to install TWRP you must have status Unlock on both rows.
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My bootloader is locked. Thanks!
Hi, good day!
Currently following an instruction from sony developer website on how to unlock the bootloader of my XZ2 Premium.
After ticking the OEM unlock, and checking the 'Bootloader unlock allowed', it still says 'No'.
I have H8116 model
I'm about to type the IMEI, but, upon checking the bootloader unlock allowed status, it says 'No'.
Thank you in advance.