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[How To] "lock" bootloader and revert to stock for warranty exchange

I did this to my own Motorola Atrix 4g running rom: HB 2.3.4 oc 1.3ghz ext4 with the newest cwm installed
***i take no responsibility if this messes up your phone. I just did it to mine tonight before the replacement arives and wanted to help anyone else worried about being charged $399 for unlocking our bootloader
1) you need to download
//www35.megaupload.com/files/70b7d352e9514672c426f9dda58d3f6e/AUTOMATIC_UNLOCK_V4.2.zip
just incase something goes wrong you can unbrick it
2) RSD lite 5.3.1
//crackflashers.com/b16/Atrix/RSDLite5.3.1.msi
3) Newest moto update 2.3.4
//gitbrew.org/~dasmoover/android/atrix/1FF-olympus-user-2.3.4-4.5.91-110625-release-keys-signed-ATT-US-GAS_NA_OLPSGBATTSPE_P011.sbf.gz
boot into rsd mode and flash the official update using rsd lite, it will stop at 100% but never finish. once you see the at&t logo you can unplug if it takes forever and just wait for it to load.
after you will no longer have cwm or the "unlocked" text at boot, but all your data will still be on the phone so dont forget to wipe after.
***link #1 is only if you have problems booting after using rsd lite (i didnt need it)
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before doing anything, i did open up the .bat file named MAIN in the unzipped, "automatic unlock" folder. i tested out all the relevant options such as "restore to stock" and "repair boot error". I never actually used the software, but maybe just installing and initializing it was what it took to break through

steevquinn said:
I did this to my own Motorola Atrix 4g running rom: HB 2.3.4 oc 1.3ghz ext4 with the newest cwm installed
***i take no responsibility if this messes up your phone. I just did it to mine tonight before the replacement arives and wanted to help anyone else worried about being charged $399 for unlocking our bootloader
1) you need to download
//www35.megaupload.com/files/70b7d352e9514672c426f9dda58d3f6e/AUTOMATIC_UNLOCK_V4.2.zip
just incase something goes wrong you can unbrick it
2) RSD lite 5.3.1
//crackflashers.com/b16/Atrix/RSDLite5.3.1.msi
3) Newest moto update 2.3.4
//gitbrew.org/~dasmoover/android/atrix/1FF-olympus-user-2.3.4-4.5.91-110625-release-keys-signed-ATT-US-GAS_NA_OLPSGBATTSPE_P011.sbf.gz
boot into rsd mode and flash the official update using rsd lite, it will stop at 100% but never finish. once you see the at&t logo you can unplug if it takes forever and just wait for it to load.
after you will no longer have cwm or the "unlocked" text at boot, but all your data will still be on the phone so dont forget to wipe after.
***link #1 is only if you have problems booting after using rsd lite (i didnt need it)
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And this didn't brick ur phone.
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anupash said:
And this didn't brick ur phone.
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amazingly, no

AFAIK the bootloader is still unlocked, it just doesn't show the "UNLOCKED" in the bootscreen anymore and reflashes/ overwrites CWM with the original ANDROID RECOVERY.

There are already several threads about this. You cannot relock the bootloader, only hide "unlocked" the boot logo screen.

But if I have already hard bricked my phone? what to do? it shows nothing ... the battery is charged

CaelanT said:
There are already several threads about this. You cannot relock the bootloader, only hide "unlocked" the boot logo screen.
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^ This!
10char

I want to do a best buy warranty exchange (screen got lil bit scratch)....and would this method hide the "UNLOCKED" from the booting screen....is there any other method that you can hide the unlocked from the boot screen...reason being if they decide to just replace the screen and give it back the same phone...i dont wanna go through all the work....thank you...

CaelanT said:
There are already several threads about this. You cannot relock the bootloader, only hide "unlocked" the boot logo screen.
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so...can u install custom roms: no. does it say unlocked at boot: no. so therefor it is unlocked for our purposes. The only way to unlock again is to rerun pudding. dont worry about what you've read elsewhere, im telling you this works.what other reason do u need to lock it for other than return. its people like you that cause misinformation. I did it, it works, now getting a new phone for free
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rockbio said:
I want to do a best buy warranty exchange (screen got lil bit scratch)....and would this method hide the "UNLOCKED" from the booting screen....is there any other method that you can hide the unlocked from the boot screen...reason being if they decide to just replace the screen and give it back the same phone...i dont wanna go through all the work....thank you...
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dude, it takes 7 minutes...a lot of work? lol just get it done and be safe. you can always go back to before, or fix a bricked device if needed
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TinyRK said:
AFAIK the bootloader is still unlocked, it just doesn't show the "UNLOCKED" in the bootscreen anymore and reflashes/ overwrites CWM with the original ANDROID RECOVERY.
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its not unlocked. you have none of the features of an unlocked phone after this process. there is no such thing as a software fuse - theres always a way to go back. remember when they said it would be impossible to have a full bootloader unlock??? a couple weeks later, what do you know, "pudding" shows up. dont post on stuff you have never tried. like they say i'll believe it when i see it.

lol.
hey OP do this.
$ sudo ./moto-fastboot oem lock
... INFOOEM lock is not implemented
or fastboot oem lock
lol.
oh ya btw. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1211198
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1260127
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254029
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1168255

steevquinn said:
so...can u install custom roms: no. does it say unlocked at boot: no. so therefor it is unlocked for our purposes. The only way to unlock again is to rerun pudding. dont worry about what you've read elsewhere, im telling you this works.what other reason do u need to lock it for other than return. its people like you that cause misinformation. I did it, it works, now getting a new phone for free
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dude, it takes 7 minutes...a lot of work? lol just get it done and be safe. you can always go back to before, or fix a bricked device if needed
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its not unlocked. you have none of the features of an unlocked phone after this process. there is no such thing as a software fuse - theres always a way to go back. remember when they said it would be impossible to have a full bootloader unlock??? a couple weeks later, what do you know, "pudding" shows up. dont post on stuff you have never tried. like they say i'll believe it when i see it.
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Unlocking the bootloader burns a software fuse in the bootloader. Same with the 4.9.51 update. That is what caused a lot of hard bricks. You cannot reflash the bootloader unless through nvflash with the SBK and a engineering cable, That would be the only way to patch the software fuses. This might remove the unlocked text at bootup and inhibit you from flashing roms, but the bootloader fuse is still blown, leaving proof of an unlocked bootloader.
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And there's no way they can tell the phone has been unlocked when you return it? I'm thinking of exchanging my phone today. Currently unlocked and rooted.

archer75 said:
And there's no way they can tell the phone has been unlocked when you return it? I'm thinking of exchanging my phone today. Currently unlocked and rooted.
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you can hide the "unlocked" but if they fastboot oem your phone lol then you're OOL.
I highly doubt they do though :T tbh..

darkamikaze said:
lol.
hey OP do this.
$ sudo ./moto-fastboot oem lock
... INFOOEM lock is not implemented
or fastboot oem lock
lol.
oh ya btw. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1211198
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1260127
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254029
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1168255
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why would i do that? i already sent my phone back, and there is absolutely no reason to relock a device for personal use. as soon as at&t recieves it, I imagine they turn it on, make sure it boots and no damage has been done. then they notify u that they recieved the phone and u are no longer the owner of it. Im sure as soon as the phone boots to the welcome screen without any weird things to indicate you have modified the phone, to at&t your phone is locked and unmodified. long before they test the phone for referbishing purposes, your account hold has been released and no one will ever know at one point their new, refurbished device was one a modded android with an unlocked bootloader, (Mod edit: Cease the abusive behavior)

armonwilson888 said:
Unlocking the bootloader burns a software fuse in the bootloader. Same with the 4.9.51 update. That is what caused a lot of hard bricks. You cannot reflash the bootloader unless through nvflash with the SBK and a engineering cable, That would be the only way to patch the software fuses. This might remove the unlocked text at bootup and inhibit you from flashing roms, but the bootloader fuse is still blown, leaving proof of an unlocked bootloader.
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No such thing as a software fuse, and if there were you could reverse it because it is software.
From IBM who developed eFuse technology:
" The patented technology, called "eFUSE," combines unique software algorithms and microscopic electrical fuses to produce chips that can regulate and adapt their own actions in response to changing conditions and system demands."
Nuff said!

steevquinn said:
why would i do that? i already sent my phone back, and there is absolutely no reason to relock a device for personal use. as soon as at&t recieves it, I imagine they turn it on, make sure it boots and no damage has been done. then they notify u that they recieved the phone and u are no longer the owner of it. afterwards, they flash all the memory and send it to be tested "thoroughly"(lol) for any internal damage before having the glass replaced and a new shell put on
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that command will show you that your phone is still unlocked. that's why
anyway. believe us or not. but you cannot relock an unlocked device.

darkamikaze said:
that command will show you that your phone is still unlocked. that's why
anyway. believe us or not. but you cannot relock an unlocked device.
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When you say 'device' are you only referring to Atrix?
Cus ya know.. you can relock the Xoom... just saying....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=967065
http://www.droid-life.com/2011/03/11/how-to-re-lock-the-motorola-xoom-bootloader-to-receive-updates/

CaelanT said:
No such thing as a software fuse, and if there were you could reverse it because it is software.
From IBM who developed eFuse technology:
" The patented technology, called "eFUSE," combines unique software algorithms and microscopic electrical fuses to produce chips that can regulate and adapt their own actions in response to changing conditions and system demands."
Nuff said!
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so...your saying youve seen somewhere that says the atrix has IBMs "efuse" technology, or that it just exists to prove me wrong?
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TinyRK said:
WOW!
Real mature.
We just said, that the BL isn't locked. No reason to act like a kiddo and be offensive.
Grow up!
So letting others believe, that you're right is not correct, since the BL is not "re-locked."
I once did exactly what OP mentioned in the 1st post.
The UNLOCK disappeared, but the BOOTLOADER was still unlocked.
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I said for our purposes (returning a defective unit) that the bootloader is effectivly locked. when in the process of returns does the step of running moto fast boot come into play? if that were so then the at&t techs would need to know the equivalent fastboot software for every single android phone.....HA! I doubt $9/hr at&T techs have any clue about this stuff unless they are into it on their own time

steevquinn said:
so...your saying youve seen somewhere that says the atrix has IBMs "efuse" technology, or that it just exists to prove me wrong?
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I said for our purposes (returning a defective unit) that the bootloader is effectivly locked. when in the process of returns does the step of running moto fast boot come into play? if that were so then the at&t techs would need to know the equivalent fastboot software for every single android phone.....HA! I doubt $9/hr at&T techs have any clue about this stuff unless they are into it on their own time
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read
https://motorola-global-portal.cust...378/~/atrix---bootloader-mode-(efuse)-rooted*
Also, All Motorola would need to do is image the boot partition and hash that file and compare it to a hash of stock bootloader.. Two different hashes would be a dead give away that something was done to the bootloader.
Do they do that for every single return that comes in the door?? Most likely not. The probably reflash all their stuff back to it and leave it at that.
That being said.. you are arguing a failing point. The bootloader is still locked. Change the title of the thread to how to fool ATT if you have an unlocked bootloader and perhaps people will stop giving you **** about it.

steevquinn said:
so...your saying youve seen somewhere that says the atrix has IBMs "efuse" technology, or that it just exists to prove me wrong?
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Motorola uses Efuse technology. Now I'm done with all these bootloader threads. Appears some of you will never listen, but offer no constructive arguments yourselves. I've done lots of homework myself. I'm not shooting from the hip. Believe what you wish!
Cya!
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Phone permanently locked to AT&T and need help!

I stupidly wrote down the wrong sim unlock code given to me by ATT on my phone and I guess I entered the wrong code too many times. I called ATT tech support and they said that my phone is locked permanently ATT now.
Is there a fix around this or am I screwed?
Thx

he.spinal said:
I stupidly wrote down the wrong sim unlock code given to me by ATT on my phone and I guess I entered the wrong code too many times. I called ATT tech support and they said that my phone is locked permanently ATT now.
Is there a fix around this or am I screwed?
Thx
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As far as I know, you are SOL and is locked permanently to ATT, unless theres a way to unlock it via the service menu after a code has been inputted wrong.

Go to Cellunlocker.net and talk to someone in support about getting a code that unlocks your sim-locked status. It's not the code to unlock your phone, it's the code that resets the perma-lock state of the phone.

I guess i am SOL i called cell unlocker and they said they dint have the software to do it

Did you try the method listed for unlocking your phone from the service menus - without an unlock code?
I have not seen it explained, but it appears to me that by disabling the SHA256 network lock, you are basically getting rid of the requirement for the unlock code that is cryptographically dependent on the IMEI.
I did it on my AT&T phone and plopped in a T-mo sim and it worked fine:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2285431
I am not responsible for anything you may mess up though.

he.spinal said:
I guess i am SOL i called cell unlocker and they said they dint have the software to do it
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You might have one other option that I know of that might work, might not work, or might make things worse. It is the "Free unlock" menu method in the general section. I am assuming you haven't tried it already. Normally I tell people to stay clear of it because of the slim chance it could screw your phone up, but in your case, I'd say it's already screwed up.
Follow the directions and see if restoring your "Golden backup" (NV restore) resets the cell locks on your phone. You can also try thing like turning SHA256 "On", or "Off" and see if it makes a difference. The reason the free unlock method works for some and not others all depends on what info resides in your phones NV backup. For some, it restores full phone functionality without network locks (sim unlocked), for others, it restores exactly what is already on the phone's NV memory (still network locked), and for others, it restores a backup that screws the phone up. There is a slim possibility that if you restore the NV data via the hidden menu, you might restore your phones original sim locked state and then be able to use the code with SHA256ON or maybe Off.
The risk you take if you try it is completely yours.
It might help, it might not help, or it could make it worse. Good luck.

Would flashing back to stock rom work? I am still fairly new with android devices coming from iphones so i dont want to mess with it if it has absolutely no chance of working. The phone is still working fine just can't unlock it.
Thx for the suggestions tho

he.spinal said:
Would flashing back to stock rom work? I am still fairly new with android devices coming from iphones so i dont want to mess with it if it has absolutely no chance of working. The phone is still working fine just can't unlock it.
Thx for the suggestions tho
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Flashing back to stock is not going to cure your problem. You're kind of hosed at this point. Scott's suggestion is probably your best bet, BUT you could end up with no phone working at all. If you can still get phone service I'd leave it as is and give up ever unlocking.
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TO ANYONE WHO IS FOLLOWING THIS THREAD, PLEASE DON'T DO ANY THING TO YOUR PHONE BECAUSE YOU THINK IT MAY BE COOL. Really know what your doing and why before you do try it. You can really mess up your phone. There a lot of good info in this forum, use it. And take your time, read, study, and read some more.
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about permanent unlock!!
hello buddy , did you found any solution for the permanently lock to att? im having the same problem! thanks
he.spinal said:
Would flashing back to stock rom work? I am still fairly new with android devices coming from iphones so i dont want to mess with it if it has absolutely no chance of working. The phone is still working fine just can't unlock it.
Thx for the suggestions tho
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I wasn't able to unlock my AT&T GS4 via the service menu methods, nor with an unlock code I bought online. I was finally able to unlock it via the USB program at FastGSM. It seemed kind of shady but it worked for me...

Zoide_ said:
I wasn't able to unlock my AT&T GS4 via the service menu methods, nor with an unlock code I bought online. I was finally able to unlock it via the USB program at FastGSM. It seemed kind of shady but it worked for me...
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Which Version worked for you? Their download page has several but none of them say Fire Phone.
I bought this phone for my mom and sent her the unlock code... but she missed it 5 times.. LOL now it is permanently locked to At&t

ZeroHart said:
Which Version worked for you? Their download page has several but none of them say Fire Phone.
I bought this phone for my mom and sent her the unlock code... but she missed it 5 times.. LOL now it is permanently locked to At&t
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Sorry, it was so long ago I don't know. The Paypal receipt says "Samsung i337 Unlocking Software", if that helps.

Zoide_ said:
I wasn't able to unlock my AT&T GS4 via the service menu methods, nor with an unlock code I bought online. I was finally able to unlock it via the USB program at FastGSM. It seemed kind of shady but it worked for me...
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Sorry, it was so long ago I don't know. The Paypal receipt says "Samsung i337 Unlocking Software", if that helps.
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No Problem, Thanks

Panic - plz help! applied the wrong ota file from adb by mistake, now bootloop

I applied the wrong ota file by mistake and now the phone is stuck in bootloop.
phone is unlocked and "fastboot flashing unlock" won't work as unlocking was disabled in developer options.
Factory reset didn't work. Further, getting the Google's device corrupted message during the bootloop.
Any solutions?

sumit29 said:
I applied the wrong ota file by mistake and now the phone is stuck in bootloop.
phone is unlocked and "fastboot flashing unlock" won't work as unlocking was disabled in developer options.
Factory reset didn't work. Further, getting the Google's device corrupted message during the bootloop.
Any solutions?
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You can use adb sideload to install one of the new full OTA files with the stock recovery, I have instructions in my guide here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206928
These full OTA zips don't require a certain preceding build number to be installed prior to installation.

Heisenberg said:
You can use adb sideload to install one of the new full OTA files with the stock recovery, I have instructions in my guide here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206928
These full OTA zips don't require a certain preceding build number to be installed prior to installation.
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Is it possible to downgrade to an older OTA? I received DP3, got a bootloop. Tried sideloading, wiping, nothing solved.
I´m trying to sideload DP2 but it gives me this error:
Cant install this package over newer build
E: error in /sideload/package.zip (Status 7)

gasparzim said:
Is it possible to downgrade to an older OTA? I received DP3, got a bootloop. Tried sideloading, wiping, nothing solved.
I´m trying to sideload DP2 but it gives me this error:
Cant install this package over newer build
E: error in /sideload/package.zip (Status 7)
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No, as per the instructions in my guide you can only install a newer build. I wasn't aware that full OTA zips were even available for the Developer Previews.

Heisenberg said:
You can use adb sideload to install one of the new full OTA files with the stock recovery, I have instructions in my guide here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206928
These full OTA zips don't require a certain preceding build number to be installed prior to installation.
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Have already tried doing this...this also gets interrupted mid-way, with the command terminal showing - "connection reset by peer". these are the same OTA files available on the google developers website.

and for some reason, it worked this time around!!!

Heisenberg said:
You can use adb sideload to install one of the new full OTA files with the stock recovery, I have instructions in my guide here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206928
These full OTA zips don't require a certain preceding build number to be installed prior to installation.
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hey can you help me please? i was on marshamllow and yesterday when the android n beta came i installed it through ota update. after it installed and started booting up for the first time it does not boot up. the android boot animation keeps on going for hours. i tried wiping cache and doing factory reset to but its still the same. i cant flash stock image since i didnt enable oem unlocking.

Ame123 said:
hey can you help me please? i was on marshamllow and yesterday when the android n beta came i installed it through ota update. after it installed and started booting up for the first time it does not boot up. the android boot animation keeps on going for hours. i tried wiping cache and doing factory reset to but its still the same. i cant flash stock image since i didnt enable oem unlocking.
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Same problem have you been able to sort it out yet?

Ame123 said:
hey can you help me please? i was on marshamllow and yesterday when the android n beta came i installed it through ota update. after it installed and started booting up for the first time it does not boot up. the android boot animation keeps on going for hours. i tried wiping cache and doing factory reset to but its still the same. i cant flash stock image since i didnt enable oem unlocking.
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AlfexOmega said:
Same problem have you been able to sort it out yet?
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I don't know what you can do, sorry. I'm not sure why you wouldn't just unlock your bootloader and leave it unlocked, that alone would mean you could fix this issue in a matter of minutes. I know me saying this is of no use to you right now, but hopefully it'll impress on you (and anyone reading) the importance of having a fail-safe when things go sideways like this.

Heisenberg said:
I don't know what you can do, sorry. I'm not sure why you wouldn't just unlock your bootloader and leave it unlocked, that alone would mean you could fix this issue in a matter of minutes. I know me saying this is of no use to you right now, but hopefully it'll impress on you (and anyone reading) the importance of having a fail-safe when things go sideways like this.
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i did not think that the update will break the device and since i didnt wish to unlock the bootloader as all my data could have gone. do you know where i can report to google so that they an fix this issue in next ota update?
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AlfexOmega said:
Same problem have you been able to sort it out yet?
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no.:crying::crying:

Ame123 said:
i did not think that the update will break the device and since i didnt wish to unlock the bootloader as all my data could have gone. do you know where i can report to google so that they an fix this issue in next ota update?
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no.:crying::crying:
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An update failing is the single most likely cause of a problem like this. The issue here isn't with the update itself, otherwise pretty much every other user taking the update would be experiencing the same thing. There could be any number of reasons for this update going badly for you.
If you had researched you would have known that you need to unlock the bootloader when you first get the device, before you commit too much data to it. Either that or just back up your personal data, unlock the bootloader and then copy your data back. Surely even that is a better option that being stuck in a situation like this where you essentially have a brick.
All you can do now is contact Google support, explain what has happened, and ship it off to them to have it fixed. You shouldn't have to pay if it genuinely wasn't your fault. And remember to unlock your bootloader when you get it back.

Heisenberg said:
An update failing is the single most likely cause of a problem like this. The issue here isn't with the update itself, otherwise pretty much every other user taking the update would be experiencing the same thing. There could be any number of reasons for this update going badly for you.
If you had researched you would have known that you need to unlock the bootloader when you first get the device, before you commit too much data to it. Either that or just back up your personal data, unlock the bootloader and then copy your data back. Surely even that is a better option that being stuck in a situation like this where you essentially have a brick.
All you can do now is contact Google support, explain what has happened, and ship it off to them to have it fixed. You shouldn't have to pay if it genuinely wasn't your fault. And remember to unlock your bootloader when you get it back.
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the place where i stay does not have any support so that i can ship to them. i bought the device from uk but now i stay in UAE. I dont know what to do now:crying::crying: . Also there are many such cases on xda having the same issue.

Ame123 said:
i did not think that the update will break the device and since i didnt wish to unlock the bootloader as all my data could have gone. do you know where i can report to google so that they an fix this issue in next ota update?
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no.:crying::crying:
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Mine is also still messed up I'm calling the store where I bought it to see if they can do anything highly doubt they will though

Ame123 said:
the place where i stay does not have any support so that i can ship to them. i bought the device from uk but now i stay in UAE. I dont know what to do now:crying::crying: . Also there are many such cases on xda having the same issue.
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Oh, that is not a good situation at all. You might need to find a good repairer in your area and pay for them to fix it for you.

Heisenberg said:
Oh, that is not a good situation at all. You might need to find a good repairer in your area and pay for them to fix it for you.
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I've heard that it's basically unrepairable.. As there is literally no way to flash android again without an unlocked bootloader and with OEM unlocking disabled

AlfexOmega said:
I've heard that it's basically unrepairable.. As there is literally no way to flash android again without an unlocked bootloader and with OEM unlocking disabled
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An accredited repair centre should have access to software tools that can do it.

AlfexOmega said:
I've heard that it's basically unrepairable.. As there is literally no way to flash android again without an unlocked bootloader and with OEM unlocking disabled
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ADB Sideload the developer 3 preview 3 like the other user successfully did.
Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

SlimSnoopOS said:
ADB Sideload the developer 3 preview 3 like the other user successfully did.
Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk
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did not understood what you said. can you explain a little bit more?

Heisenberg said:
You can use adb sideload to install one of the new full OTA files with the stock recovery, I have instructions in my guide here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206928
These full OTA zips don't require a certain preceding build number to be installed prior to installation.
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Ame123 said:
did not understood what you said. can you explain a little bit more?
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Sure, see the above post.
Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

SlimSnoopOS said:
Sure, see the above post.
Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk
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I've tried sideloading multiple times and they succeeded however my phone is still not booting :/

How to Root a HTC one (M8) in 2016 For beginners - (first time posting)

I have just recently started my journey into rooting, I've been in research mode for about a week trying to learn as much as I can but it's SO overwhelming trying to keep up with all the old and new techniques - trying to find out what is the best method to use.
Before discovering this place I asked a few questions on reddit and was able to get a cheat sheet on all the terms one needs for rooting:
https://www.reddit.com/r/androidroo...ingroot_considered_true_rooting_where_is_the/
and while browsing Xda I found this short guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/how-to-root-htc-one-m8-android-6-0-t3420748
However both of theses sets of instructions miss out a few starting points.
I've watched a few videos on how to root a htc but they've all been made around the time of the phones release, and as we all know each year things get bigger and better in computing, so new techniques might have arrived. So I wanted to ask here what are the full sets of instructions to root a htc one m8 in 2016, starting from watch software to use to back up your phone, how to unlock the bootloader, etc... and using whatever new rooms and kernels people have been using and would recommend.
My aim is, with your help, to make this post a place beginners can go to learn how to do their first root. thankyou in advance.
My phone:
service provider: Orange/EE (UK)
Android: 6.0 (Marshmallow I think)
HTC sense version: 7.0
Sofware number: 6.12.61.4

I've just rooted my phone unlocking the bootloader yesterday. I haven't gone S-off yet.
I'm coming from Samsung phones so things are a little different for me too. I followed this guide which covers everything you can and will need to gain full root on an m8
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/general/vomerguides-m8-bootldr-unlock-s-off-t2800727
to get root apps to have all the ability they have elsewhere you need to cover 3 steps
1) unlock the bootloader, which will make some partitions accessible, but writing to the system partition is still blocked apart from via custom recovery (the phone reboots when you try to write into the system partition without "full root").
2) root. fairly obvious what that is.
3) gain S-off, which makes system partition accessible outside of the custom recovery. the phone can be enjoyed the same as any other rooted device at this stage. **this can only be done one way, and that one single way isn't free.**
you want to have all the stages mentioned in that link covered apart from the last firmware guide which is more optional.

How are you getting S-off that isn't free? I had S-off within a week of owning my phone back when it was new, and I'm on Verizon, they are the devil when it comes to modding anything. Have you looked into Sunshine?

hello guys,im looking forward rooting my m8,is there any method to root my phone without void my warranty?(i mean if i unroot my phone will still be on warranty?)

ieatabiscuit said:
How are you getting S-off that isn't free? I had S-off within a week of owning my phone back when it was new, and I'm on Verizon, they are the devil when it comes to modding anything. Have you looked into Sunshine?
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the "not free" S-off I'm referring to is sunshine, unless things have changed (if they have I'll be delighted).

3mel said:
the "not free" S-off I'm referring to is sunshine, unless things have changed (if they have I'll be delighted).
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Just rechecked into it to refresh my memory, as I've been S-off so long I forgot the method I had used. It was in the pre-Sunshine days. I used Firewater to get S-off (thought Sunshine sounded odd to me for some reason). Didn't cost me anything but a couple minutes of my time. Hope that helps. I wouldn't want to pay for S-off either, it's not really something that I think many people would want to do...
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GreiverX said:
hello guys,im looking forward rooting my m8,is there any method to root my phone without void my warranty?(i mean if i unroot my phone will still be on warranty?)
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If you have a way to revert it and become S-on again (assuming you're S-off also) I would say you could hide the fact it's been rooted by unrooting and removing any root apps, but don't quote me on that. I rooted back when mine was new, and never looked back at the warranty. Now my phone would have had the warranty expire anyway, so it still doesn't matter. When in doubt, assume the warranty to be void upon rooting, but research a way to revert if it's possible. Not like we have to bother with KNOX at least.

only way is USD $25 for sunshine....can't S-OFF it without other ways.

WingZer0n said:
only way is USD $25 for sunshine....can't S-OFF it without other ways.
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then why does firewater say different?

grrmisfit said:
then why does firewater say different?
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firewater doesn't work anymore unfortunately. Only way to get S-Off now is sunshine @ USD 25.

3mel said:
I've just rooted my phone unlocking the bootloader yesterday. I haven't gone S-off yet.
I'm coming from Samsung phones so things are a little different for me too. I followed this guide which covers everything you can and will need to gain full root on an m8
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/general/vomerguides-m8-bootldr-unlock-s-off-t2800727
to get root apps to have all the ability they have elsewhere you need to cover 3 steps
1) unlock the bootloader, which will make some partitions accessible, but writing to the system partition is still blocked apart from via custom recovery (the phone reboots when you try to write into the system partition without "full root").
2) root. fairly obvious what that is.
3) gain S-off, which makes system partition accessible outside of the custom recovery. the phone can be enjoyed the same as any other rooted device at this stage. **this can only be done one way, and that one single way isn't free.**
you want to have all the stages mentioned in that link covered apart from the last firmware guide which is more optional.
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Hi I can't root mine . Every time I try to get token it says that it's a incorrect file batch path or something like that? Do you know what the problem is?

Nebster7 said:
Hi I can't root mine . Every time I try to get token it says that it's a incorrect file batch path or something like that? Do you know what the problem is?
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Please stop making new posts in different threads. It won't get your issue fixed any faster. It just confuses those trying to help you, leaving incomplete bits of info here and there. Just stick to one thread, specifically the one where I am already trying to help you.

redpoint73 said:
Please stop making new posts in different threads. It won't get your issue fixed any faster. It just confuses those trying to help you, leaving incomplete bits of info here and there. Just stick to one thread, specifically the one where I am already trying to help you.
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Sorry. I have my issue fixed now as I just needed to type cmd on the top of the window to get token to unlock bootloader token. Flashed aicp 14.0 working excellent. Much faster, better battery oh only arm 9.0 pico seemed like the best gapps as I tried other ones didn't work. Man it took a lot of searching to do this as things are posted all over the place
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Nebster7 said:
Sorry. I have my issue fixed now as I just needed to type cmd on the top of the window to get token to unlock bootloader token. Flashed aicp 14.0 working excellent. Much faster, better battery oh only arm 9.0 pico seemed like the best gapps as I tried other ones didn't work. Man it took a lot of searching to do this as things are posted all over the place
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Just one thing my PC doesn't see my phone now.???

Nebster7 said:
Just one thing my PC doesn't see my phone now.???
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Meaning what exactly? Doesn't see storage (did you select the option on the phone to allow data transfer?) or adb or fastboot? Booted to the custom ROM, or something else (bootloader, recovery)?
When asking for help, please give as much information as possible. One sentence is really never enough info to go on.

Unbrick or Restore Stockrom with DC Phoenix for L21C432B1xx

Ok,i am complete back to Stock with DC Phoenix with my L21C432B101
This is at the Moment the only way to unbrick or back to Full Stock Rom if you have rooted or deleted apps in the system.
This works with locked Bootloader and locked FRP or unlocked Bootloader and locked FRP in my Situation.
This Guide is for Mate S but it will work with the Honor 7x!
It is not free, it costs 15 euros for 72 hours,but the only way at the Moment without Full Firmware Package for L21C432.
Ok it´s very easy but read this Thread.
You have to take out the SD card before you start otherwise it will not work!
https://www.dc-unlocker.com/repair-bricked-huawei-mate-s-in-upgrade-mode
Download DC Phönix
Download this two Files
This 2 Files can only download if you register on this DC Page and buy 15 Euro!
The good in the end,Bootloader is locked,not relocked and Firmware Version is from B101 to B102
I test this Guide Today and works 100% for L21C432B1xx

letschky said:
Ok,i am complete back to Stock with DC Phoenix with my L21C432B101
This is at the Moment the only way to unbrick or back to Full Stock Rom if you have rooted or deleted apps in the system.
This works with locked Bootloader and locked FRP or unlocked Bootloader and locked FRP in my Situation.
This Guide is for Mate S but it will work with the Honor 7x!
It is not free, it costs 15 euros for 72 hours,but the only way at the Moment without Full Firmware Package for L21C432.
Ok it´s very easy but read this Thread.
You have to take out the SD card before you start otherwise it will not work!
https://www.dc-unlocker.com/repair-bricked-huawei-mate-s-in-upgrade-mode
Download DC Phönix
Download this two Files
This 2 Files can only download if you register on this DC Page and buy 15 Euro!
The good in the end,Bootloader is locked,not relocked and Firmware Version is from B101 to B102
I test this Guide Today and works 100% for L21C432B1xx
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why don't you upload the files?

optionalmgrr.la said:
why don't you upload the files?
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You can not do anything with these files.
They are only for Dc Phoenix and without an account and without paying you can not even open the program.
You can not extract the files anyhow.
You do not have to pay for the fun and it works only if you pay.

Hmmm...
letschky said:
This is at the Moment the only way to unbrick or back to Full Stock Rom if you have rooted or deleted apps in the system.
It is not free, it costs 15 euros for 72 hours
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Wow...
$18.00 seems like a fair price to pay if your device is bricked...
But I'm at a loss as to why someone would pay this toll just to go stock to get the Oreo update or Facial Recognition release..
I'm sure those that Rooted, had a reason to Root..
But what the hell do I know!...
Good Find... And Good Luck! :good:

RaiderWill said:
Wow...
$18.00 seems like a fair price to pay if your device is bricked...
But I'm at a loss as to why someone would pay this toll just to go stock to get the Oreo update or Facial Recognition release..
I'm sure those that Rooted, had a reason to Root..
But what the hell do I know!...
Good Find... And Good Luck! :good:
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Unfortunately, it is at least until a full firmware package comes out

Agreed..
letschky said:
Unfortunately, it is at least until a full firmware package comes out
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Something Is Better Than Nothing...
If soemone is bricked.. they are bricked.. so, this is their only course of action.
In most cases, I'd prefer not to stay stock... I purchased this device with the intent to root right out of the box.
But to what end?
I had no idea the 7X had a theme engine :good: you can hide any unwanted apps from user 0 thru ADB and there are enough battery saving options to not need something like Greenify.. You can even change the DPI. I know everyone is different.. and YMMV depending how deep one is into Xposed, Viper etc.. But I think the Pros outweigh the Cons to stay stock ( at least for now ) and let Huawei keep feeding the 7X all these upcoming goodies!

letschky said:
Ok,i am complete back to Stock with DC Phoenix with my L21C432B101
This is at the Moment the only way to unbrick or back to Full Stock Rom if you have rooted or deleted apps in the system.
This works with locked Bootloader and locked FRP or unlocked Bootloader and locked FRP in my Situation.
...
I test this Guide Today and works 100% for L21C432B1xx
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Confirmation, also worked for me. Takes about half an hour after starting the process, but in the end everything went fine.

ZB2016 said:
Confirmation, also worked for me. Takes about half an hour after starting the process, but in the end everything went fine.
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Yes it is very easy with DC Phoenix

Requesting DC Phoenix account
Hello.!
Can anyobdy please lend me their dc phoenix account for unbricking my huawei p9 lite vns-l31..
Payment not supported by my country and neither do i have much money to buy .. I am in desperate ..Anybody.

ZB2016 said:
Confirmation, also worked for me. Takes about half an hour after starting the process, but in the end everything went fine.
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Hi, Please answer this!!
I have Honor 7x (BND AL10C675-India) In order to go completely stock, I flashed stock recovery, relocked bootloader and prepared for the dload method by downloading the full update.app file from firmware finder but it always fails at 5%.
Now, I can't restore my twrp or unlock bootloader although I have the code because the frp lock is there and I need to "enable OEM unlock" from settings but I can't boot into system as it totally wiped out the system so basically I locked my self out of all options.
This sounds like a ray of hope. Does this work on my phone? cos, after spending 18$ if it doesn't , I will be screwed like crazy. Do they have refund if it doesn't work or something like that?
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letschky said:
Ok,i am complete back to Stock with DC Phoenix with my L21C432B101
This is at the Moment the only way to unbrick or back to Full Stock Rom if you have rooted or deleted apps in the system.
This works with locked Bootloader and locked FRP or unlocked Bootloader and locked FRP in my Situation.
This Guide is for Mate S but it will work with the Honor 7x!
It is not free, it costs 15 euros for 72 hours,but the only way at the Moment without Full Firmware Package for L21C432.
Ok it´s very easy but read this Thread.
You have to take out the SD card before you start otherwise it will not work!
https://www.dc-unlocker.com/repair-bricked-huawei-mate-s-in-upgrade-mode
Download DC Phönix
Download this two Files
This 2 Files can only download if you register on this DC Page and buy 15 Euro!
The good in the end,Bootloader is locked,not relocked and Firmware Version is from B101 to B102
I test this Guide Today and works 100% for L21C432B1xx
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Hi Please reply!!
I have Honor 7x (BND AL10C675-INDIA) does this work with my phone? if it doesn't, do they refund the money? I explained my situation just a couple of posts below. Please read that too. I don't want to spam the thread.

Thetpcguy said:
Hi, Please answer this!!
I have Honor 7x (BND AL10C675-India) In order to go completely stock, I flashed stock recovery, relocked bootloader and prepared for the dload method by downloading the full update.app file from firmware finder but it always fails at 5%.
Now, I can't restore my twrp or unlock bootloader although I have the code because the frp lock is there and I need to "enable OEM unlock" from settings but I can't boot into system as it totally wiped out the system so basically I locked my self out of all options.
This sounds like a ray of hope. Does this work on my phone? cos, after spending 18$ if it doesn't , I will be screwed like crazy. Do they have refund if it doesn't work or something like that?
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Hi Please reply!!
I have Honor 7x (BND AL10C675-INDIA) does this work with my phone? if it doesn't, do they refund the money? I explained my situation just a couple of posts below. Please read that too. I don't want to spam the thread.
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This works only with the L21C432B1xx Version.
Do you buy it and it does not work there is no money back!!!
but you can ask there
https://forum.dc-unlocker.com/contact-us

letschky said:
Ok,i am complete back to Stock with DC Phoenix with my L21C432B101
This is at the Moment the only way to unbrick or back to Full Stock Rom if you have rooted or deleted apps in the system.
This works with locked Bootloader and locked FRP or unlocked Bootloader and locked FRP in my Situation.
This Guide is for Mate S but it will work with the Honor 7x!
It is not free, it costs 15 euros for 72 hours,but the only way at the Moment without Full Firmware Package for L21C432.
Ok it´s very easy but read this Thread.
You have to take out the SD card before you start otherwise it will not work!
https://www.dc-unlocker.com/repair-bricked-huawei-mate-s-in-upgrade-mode
Download DC Phönix
Download this two Files
This 2 Files can only download if you register on this DC Page and buy 15 Euro!
The good in the end,Bootloader is locked,not relocked and Firmware Version is from B101 to B102
I test this Guide Today and works 100% for L21C432B1xx
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Click to collapse
hey i want to give thi a try i have a locked frp and i already paid 15 to unlock and it didnt work sent my device to a endless twrp bootloop i managed to delete twrp off and now i have fast boot back but when i try the vol up and down witht he cord in the computer it dosent boot to dload mode it goes to recovery which i deleted so error screen i can get to thee dload screen the install failed but the dc pheonix dosent see my device with memory card and sim out however it will see it in fast boot but i dont think it will flash because of the frp lock do you thin it will work

dcraffam said:
hey i want to give thi a try i have a locked frp and i already paid 15 to unlock and it didnt work sent my device to a endless twrp bootloop i managed to delete twrp off and now i have fast boot back but when i try the vol up and down witht he cord in the computer it dosent boot to dload mode it goes to recovery which i deleted so error screen i can get to thee dload screen the install failed but the dc pheonix dosent see my device with memory card and sim out however it will see it in fast boot but i dont think it will flash because of the frp lock do you thin it will work
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Which version do you have?L21,L22??

I do not remember exactly but it works with locked Bootloader and Locked FRP.
I do not have the Honor 7x anymore

And here is the easy Guide
https://www.dc-unlocker.com/repair-bricked-huawei-mate-s-in-upgrade-mode

My device RNE-L22C636
huawei nova 2i
Does it support

letschky said:
Ok,i am complete back to Stock with DC Phoenix with my L21C432B101
This is at the Moment the only way to unbrick or back to Full Stock Rom if you have rooted or deleted apps in the system.
This works with locked Bootloader and locked FRP or unlocked Bootloader and locked FRP in my Situation.
This Guide is for Mate S but it will work with the Honor 7x!
It is not free, it costs 15 euros for 72 hours,but the only way at the Moment without Full Firmware Package for L21C432.
Ok it´s very easy but read this Thread.
You have to take out the SD card before you start otherwise it will not work!
https://www.dc-unlocker.com/repair-bricked-huawei-mate-s-in-upgrade-mode
Download DC Phönix
Download this two Files
This 2 Files can only download if you register on this DC Page and buy 15 Euro!
The good in the end,Bootloader is locked,not relocked and Firmware Version is from B101 to B102
I test this Guide Today and works 100% for L21C432B1xx
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Any chance to get the full L21C432B101 update package?
The files are down.
Thank you

popy2006 said:
Any chance to get the full L21C432B101 update package?
The files are down.
Thank you
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there is B124 version as a service rom . Posted on 4pda.ru
but not allowed to post links to other forums. It is xda rule. Sorry
so this is not a link. Hope i dont get mod-edited or anything
h**ps://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=879524&st=1000#entry73818595

So the B124 is a service ROM? When I got my 7x it was on B101 or so. As soon as turned on within minutes got notification about update. So did update and at the end it said "You was successfully rolled back to Nougat". Checked the version and it is B124 and stuck on it since. No update available, despite FF shows at least one approved update (I think it's the B330). My phone is dual SIM, so think will be stuck on nougat for a good while...

Thanks, but I have returned it to amazon!
Also stucked on ancient b101.
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