Hey, I just got a Nexus 6P after having a note 5 and I was wondering,
If I root will it flip a switch like knox and I won't be able to go back to stock?
Because selling the note 5 was really hard without knox..
vakenT said:
Hey, I just got a Nexus 6P after having a note 5 and I was wondering,
If I root will it flip a switch like knox and I won't be able to go back to stock?
Because selling the note 5 was really hard without knox..
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Nope. Root away!!! You can always flash the factory images from Google to return to stock.
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Othoric said:
Nope. Root away!!! You can always flash the factory images from Google to return to stock.
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And can I re-lock the bootloader?
vakenT said:
And can I re-lock the bootloader?
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Yeah, absolutely. I would just recommend not locking the bootloader unless you have fully returned to unrooted stock and don't want to perform any modifications.
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Othoric said:
Yeah, absolutely. I would just recommend not locking the bootloader unless you have fully returned to unrooted stock and don't want to perform any modifications.
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in order to re-lock I type in adb - "fastboot flash lock" ?
Just as unlocking is
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
the reverse is
Code:
fastboot oem lock
Katharta said:
Just as unlocking is
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
the reverse is
Code:
fastboot oem lock
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The correct keyword is 'flash', not 'oem'
Nexus 6P with Chroma rocks!
My bad, you're definitely right. I'm just now unboxing a Nexus 6p so I jumped the gun out of excitement :laugh:
Katharta said:
My bad, you're definitely right. I'm just now unboxing a Nexus 6p so I jumped the gun out of excitement :laugh:
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just got mine 2 days ago !
You're gonna love this phone!
CyberZeus_Viva said:
The correct keyword is 'flash', not 'oem'
Nexus 6P with Chroma rocks!
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Hey just wanted to know, how can I backup all the files on my phone before unlocking?
Just backup photos and documents.
I always use cloud for them, thus I never need backups when I change or reset my phone
Nexus 6P with Chroma rocks!
Katharta said:
Just as unlocking is
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
the reverse is
Code:
fastboot oem lock
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CyberZeus_Viva said:
The correct keyword is 'flash', not 'oem'
Nexus 6P with Chroma rocks!
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'fastboot flashing unlock'
matt4321 said:
'fastboot flashing unlock'
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True
Nexus 6P with Chroma rocks!
I beg your pardon. I don't think you have the correct command for unlocking the bootloader. I think it is something like Fastboot flashing unlock or something like that. Do a search for it
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I purchased my N4 straight from google do i still need to select unlock since it's already unlocked?
Virus1x said:
I purchased my N4 straight from google do i still need to select unlock since it's already unlocked?
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Yes after rooting you have to unlock it using boot unlocker app.
Rohit02 said:
Yes after rooting you have to unlock it using boot unlocker app.
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You mean before right?
Virus1x said:
You mean before right?
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NO, I meant AFTER.
See actually I rooted my phone through framaroot and boot unlocker it took hardly 5mins.
Root through Framaroot and then I unlocked the boot as it was giving a message "Waiting for root access"
Don't know about Toolkits. Sorry.
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I purchased my N4 straight from google do i still need to select unlock since it's already unlocked?
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its two different types of unlocked. the nexus 4 is carrier unlocked, no matter where you buy it. but if you are unlocking the bootloader, thats a completely different thing that you are unlocking.
simms22 said:
its two different types of unlocked. the nexus 4 is carrier unlocked, no matter where you buy it. but if you are unlocking the bootloader, thats a completely different thing that you are unlocking.
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One more question does rooting with tool-kit and giving the device superuser cause issues with updates from google?
I really don't wanna run a custom rom.
also if I check the button USE CUSTOM RECOVERY it will use CWM right?
If u want OTA, don't use custom recovery. Only unlocking and rooting don't mess with OTA.
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mike_24_11 said:
If u want OTA, don't use custom recovery. Only unlocking and rooting don't mess with OTA.
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This is wrong having a custom recovery will not prevent you from receiving or installing the ota update. Its actually better to use a custom recovery because when you update it breaks root and twrp will ask you if you want it restored
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Is there a way to Lock the bootloader
Xniperf said:
Is there a way to Lock the bootloader
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No
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bdwilk said:
No
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There is, theorically. Sziraqui was talking about it in his unofficial bootloader unlocking method.
And Xniperf, there is a theory that ASUS tracks if device was unlocked by serial number, so, unless you haven't used an app from ASUS, relocking your bootloader won't help you to recover your warranty.
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There is, theorically. Sziraqui was talking about it in his unofficial bootloader unlocking method.
And Xniperf, there is a theory that ASUS tracks if device was unlocked by serial number, so, unless you haven't used an app from ASUS, relocking your bootloader won't help you to recover your warranty.
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Do you have any links regarding his works? I havent receive any OTA Updates since I unlocked by bootloader.
thirdfury said:
Do you have any links regarding his works? I havent receive any OTA Updates since I unlocked by bootloader.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/ze...de-unlock-bootloader-asus-unlock-app-t3405850
As I said, it's only possible in theory, no one hasn't dumped locked bootloaders yet
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darkeyes22 said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ze...de-unlock-bootloader-asus-unlock-app-t3405850
As I said, it's only possible in theory, no one hasn't dumped locked bootloaders yet
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tried his work but stucked at boot logo. also tried flashing it with stock recovery but gives a bootloop. Thanks anyway.
Xniperf said:
Is there a way to Lock the bootloader
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Uh, yes, and I found out by the worst way possible. Since everyone was saying that re-locking the bootloader was impossible, I had the great idea to go to fastboot and type in "fastboot oem lock".
What happened you ask? The bootloader was locked... I had some trouble unlocking it again.
DarkAlpha.Sete said:
Uh, yes, and I found out by the worst way possible. Since everyone was saying that re-locking the bootloader was impossible, I had the great idea to go to fastboot and type in "fastboot oem lock".
What happened you ask? The bootloader was locked... I had some trouble unlocking it again.
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Yes the right way is flashing stock ROM from adb and with this type that command "fastboot oem lock"
Before I get this phone. Does anyone on AT&T know if they white-listed this device for VoLTE?
Also, can we re-lock the bootloader like Nexus Devices or once the bootloader is unlocked it can never be re-locked again?
Thanks
mohan_kr said:
Before I get this phone. Does anyone on AT&T know if they white-listed this device for VoLTE?
Also, can we re-lock the bootloader like Nexus Devices or once the bootloader is unlocked it can never be re-locked again?
Thanks
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You can relock the bootloader if you want to unroot and return to stock.
Read this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5/how-to/oneplus-5-unlock-bootloader-flash-twrp-t3624877.
gee2012 said:
You can relock the bootloader if you want to unroot and return to stock.
Read this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5/how-to/oneplus-5-unlock-bootloader-flash-twrp-t3624877.
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Thanks I posted the question there..as I did not get a definitive answer. When I say relock, i want the behavior like the Nexus phones where it will do another wipe after the fastboot lock and fastboot mode shows correct lock status. Used to have one plus 1 and once unlocked you could never relock the bootloader..
mohan_kr said:
Before I get this phone. Does anyone on AT&T know if they white-listed this device for VoLTE?
Also, can we re-lock the bootloader like Nexus Devices or once the bootloader is unlocked it can never be re-locked again?
Thanks
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AT&T only supports VoLTE on AT&T branded phones. So unfortunately, no.
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MrMeeseeks said:
AT&T only supports VoLTE on AT&T branded phones. So unfortunately, no.
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par for the course w/ that company. I think they have taken the mantle from Verizon as being the biggest jerks. If it wasn't for their iPhone business, they'd be sunk. They have done a fabulous job of raising the prices of all things DirecTV too. ugh.
I just flashed latest Nougat and wiped my device. I am trying to find out how to re-lock BL. It seems that Fastboot oem lock doesn't work. Anyone know the function to use?
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I just flashed latest Nougat and wiped my device. I am trying to find out how to re-lock BL. It seems that Fastboot oem lock doesn't work. Anyone know the function to use?
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Don't do it...
Leave it unlocked... You're just inviting issues you can't fix...
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rignfool said:
Don't do it...
Leave it unlocked... You're just inviting issues you can't fix...
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I am trying to sell it. If I leave bootloader unlocked, it may deter buyers. Are you saying relocking bootloader when it's 100% stock doesn't work? Why?
Ascertion said:
I am trying to sell it. If I leave bootloader unlocked, it may deter buyers. Are you saying relocking bootloader when it's 100% stock doesn't work? Why?
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If you are truly 100% stock... Then sure... Lock away...
I'm not going to spell it out... For fear of the stupid...
But substitute 'flashing' for 'oem'...
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If you are truly 100% stock... Then sure... Lock away...
I'm not going to spell it out... For fear of the stupid...
But substitute 'flashing' for 'oem'...
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thanks very much. This worked and device is not bricked! :good:
Ascertion said:
thanks very much. This worked and device is not bricked! :good:
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If you just flashed Oreo, then it is beta.
Typically you don't lock the boot loader with beta software running.
If something goes wrong, and it can, you potentially won't be able to flash a downgrade.
I understand your reasoning, but it's normally a bad idea.
Although, essential doesn't instruct you to unlock the bootloader to install the Oreo beta builds.
I side loaded mine through the stock recovery and only unlocked a few weeks afterwards.
tech_head said:
If you just flashed Oreo, then it is beta.
Typically you don't lock the boot loader with beta software running.
If something goes wrong, and it can, you potentially won't be able to flash a downgrade.
I understand your reasoning, but it's normally a bad idea.
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It's all good. I restored to Nougat before I re-locked. :good:
I am set to unlock the bootloader after permanently unlocking this phone. I am worried of the warrning that they talk about concerning the warranty. Is there a way to lock the bootloader up before sending it off for warranty to T-Mobile?
You know you can just restore the phone back to stock, and relock the bootloader right?
OhioYJ said:
You know you can just restore the phone back to stock, and relock the bootloader right?
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And T-Mobile will never know?
OhioYJ said:
You know you can just restore the phone back to stock, and relock the bootloader right?
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Also if I flash the international version on my T-Mobile phone, will I be able to flash the T-Mobile version back?
IllyaK said:
And T-Mobile will never know?
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No, they will never know. I sent phones in that had root, fastbooted all the original firmware and they were fixed and returned to me. Now if you were talking Samsung, that's a different story.
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No, they will never know. I sent phones in that had root, fastbooted all the original firmware and they were fixed and returned to me. Now if you were talking Samsung, that's a different story.
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Also, is there a way to skip the 7 day wait for the email from OnePlus to be able to unlock the bootloader?
IllyaK said:
Also, is there a way to skip the 7 day wait for the email from OnePlus to be able to unlock the bootloader?
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That's a no on this
IllyaK said:
Also, is there a way to skip the 7 day wait for the email from OnePlus to be able to unlock the bootloader?
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I didn't but the T-Mobile version so I wouldn't have to wait on anything.