Hi,
So I recently got my hands on this new phone, and the blimming phone won't unlock. I'm using the XT1700!!! Not E3 Power!. It's on TESCO UK, and the System Version is "23.0.XT1700_S303_160829_UK". Yes, in developer options, OEM Unlocking is ticked! Tried two PCs, different drivers, different cables... idk.
I get the output on my phone to unlock with both "flashing unlock_critical" and "oem unlock"; both say "Unlock failed, returning to fastboot in 3s..."
This is the output in CMD:
Code:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot oem unlock
...
(bootloader) Start unlock flow
FAILED (remote:
Unlock operation is not allowed
)
finished. total time: 7.803s
Any suggestions? I'm really not sure.
jcolongo said:
Hi,
So I recently got my hands on this new phone, and the blimming phone won't unlock. I'm using the XT1700!!! Not E3 Power!. It's on TESCO UK, and the System Version is "23.0.XT1700_S303_160829_UK". Yes, in developer options, OEM Unlocking is ticked! Tried two PCs, different drivers, different cables... idk.
I get the output on my phone to unlock with both "flashing unlock_critical" and "oem unlock"; both say "Unlock failed, returning to fastboot in 3s..."
This is the output in CMD:
Any suggestions? I'm really not sure.
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Yeah.
My E3 XT1700 was purchased from Tesco but its sim free, not locked to tesco.
I'm pretty sure if you read elsewhere in the unlock bootloader thread, the S303 firmware DOES NOT allow the bootloader to be unlocked.
My E3 is S124 firmware, although I have been running Lineage OS 14.1 (android 7.1.2) on it for some time.
Sorry but there's no way you can unlock this model
bubba1601 said:
Yeah.
My E3 XT1700 was purchased from Tesco but its sim free, not locked to tesco.
I'm pretty sure if you read elsewhere in the unlock bootloader thread, the S303 firmware DOES NOT allow the bootloader to be unlocked.
My E3 is S124 firmware, although I have been running Lineage OS 14.1 (android 7.1.2) on it for some time.
Sorry but there's no way you can unlock this model
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Is there not anyway I can flash S124? Its MTK so I could surely use a flashtool?
bubba1601 said:
Yeah.
My E3 XT1700 was purchased from Tesco but its sim free, not locked to tesco.
I'm pretty sure you need to unlock the bootloader to do that.
Its really not worth the hastle.
S124 isn't available anywhere to download unless you pay for it, but you got to unlock the bootloader before you can flash it, as its only available as a TWRP back up.
I lost my IMEI number doing that and had to flash an S131 E3 power firmware and reflash my IMEI which wasn't easy at all.
I've just checked and S303 and S512 are indeed bootloader locked.
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bubba1601 said:
bubba1601 said:
Yeah.
My E3 XT1700 was purchased from Tesco but its sim free, not locked to tesco.
I'm pretty sure you need to unlock the bootloader to do that.
Its really not worth the hastle.
S124 isn't available anywhere to download unless you pay for it, but you got to unlock the bootloader before you can flash it, as its only available as a TWRP back up.
I lost my IMEI number doing that and had to flash an S131 E3 power firmware and reflash my IMEI which wasn't easy at all.
I've just checked and S303 and S512 are indeed bootloader locked.
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Damn man. Is there anyway I can root at least?
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bubba1601 said:
Damn man. Is there anyway I can root at least?
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Not unless you find one if these "one click root" apps via PC that supposedly magically root.
Its a shame these bootloaders cannot be advertised as not unlocking compatible, it would have saved you a lot of trouble.
Do try everything although to be fair, I've not seen anyone post about unlocking those two firmwares.
I'm only sorry I can't help more
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bubba1601 said:
jcolongo said:
Not unless you find one if these "one click root" apps via PC that supposedly magically root.
Its a shame these bootloaders cannot be advertised as not unlocking compatible, it would have saved you a lot of trouble.
Do try everything although to be fair, I've not seen anyone post about unlocking those two firmwares.
I'm only sorry I can't help more
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It's all good. I'm making progress however; managed to find a S124 SP flash firmware, but I'm scared to flash it, as I'll be out of a phone for 3 months which is a problem, as I need it for collage. I'll continue to look around.
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Related
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.
Here is a tutorial to unlock the bootloader on our Moto X Play: http://www.gammerson.com/2015/08/steps-how-to-unlock-bootloader-of-moto-x-play.html
The warranty is not there after this, is there any way to lock it again without Motorola being able to see that it was unlocked?
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I guess every moto phones have the same process
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2753110
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The unlocked bootloader warning message can easily be removed too: http://www.droidviews.com/remove-bootloader-unlocked-warning-on-moto-x-and-moto-x-2014/ I tested it and it work on our Moto X Play.
Oops.....completely forgot that this will wipe the phone (as all devices do when unlocking the bootloader).
Nico3d3 said:
We may not have CWM recovery and root yet, but here is a tutorial to unlock the bootloader on our Moto X Play: http://www.gammerson.com/2015/08/steps-how-to-unlock-bootloader-of-moto-x-play.html
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We have TWRP recovery now, lets root it .
[Steps] How to Root Moto X Play by Flashing TWRP Recovery
Nico3d3 said:
The unlocked bootloader warning message can easily be removed too: http://www.droidviews.com/remove-bootloader-unlocked-warning-on-moto-x-and-moto-x-2014/ I tested it and it work on our Moto X Play.
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This will work even if it's a Moto X 2014 logo? I'm a little uneasy in doing this.
karendar said:
This will work even if it's a Moto X 2014 logo? I'm a little uneasy in doing this.
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So far, hasn't caused any issues for me.
Worked for me too
If I just remove the message, won't the technical assistance be aware that I unlocked the bootloader?
LuizHenrique91 said:
If I just remove the message, won't the technical assistance be aware that I unlocked the bootloader?
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They already know since you requested the bootloader unlock code. From the terms and conditions:
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES TO ALL UNLOCKED DEVICES EXCEPT FOR DEVELOPER EDITION DEVICES. BY OBTAINING THE UNLOCK CODE FOR THIS DEVICE, IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER THE DEVICE'S BOOTLOADER IS SUBSEQUENTLY UNLOCKED OR ITS SOFTWARE OR OPERATING SYSTEM IS MODIFIED, USER AGREES TO WAIVE AND VOID ALL WARRANTIES
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Removing the message is more for us, so we don't need to keep seeing it.
... disregard.... This is not the post you're looking for, move along.
Is unlocking for your device not dangerouse?
blackmaffia said:
Is unlocking for your device not dangerouse?
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nope not dangerous, rather you can have more control over your device than Motorola gives you.
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Is unlocking for your device not dangerouse?
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You just loose your warranty.
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Failed to unlock Bootloader. Check "Allow OEM unlock" in Developer Options.
Anyone please help me.
I tried to install the official OTA and something went wrong. The device got stuck into bootloops. I entered into bootloader and decided to unlock it. As adviced by the xda thread i followed the instructions, but after getting the Unique key via Email, when i enter "fastboot unlock OEM UNLOCKKEY", it gives an error saying Failed to unlock Bootloader. Check "Allow OEM unlock" in Developer Options.
I cannot boot my phone.
Please help me.
Hamzasr said:
Anyone please help me.
I tried to install the official OTA and something went wrong. The device got stuck into bootloops. I entered into bootloader and decided to unlock it. As adviced by the xda thread i followed the instructions, but after getting the Unique key via Email, when i enter "fastboot unlock OEM UNLOCKKEY", it gives an error saying Failed to unlock Bootloader. Check "Allow OEM unlock" in Developer Options.
I cannot boot my phone.
Please help me.
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i recall this problem happening to someone earlier, he solved it by clearing cache and factory wipe from recovery
bootloader>>recovery>>factory reset and clear cache
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...-how-to-downgrade-6-0-to-5-1-1-t3267253/page5
Hamzasr said:
Anyone please help me.
I tried to install the official OTA and something went wrong. The device got stuck into bootloops. I entered into bootloader and decided to unlock it. As adviced by the xda thread i followed the instructions, but after getting the Unique key via Email, when i enter "fastboot unlock OEM UNLOCKKEY", it gives an error saying Failed to unlock Bootloader. Check "Allow OEM unlock" in Developer Options.
I cannot boot my phone.
Please help me.
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There is a thread I created for the first timers.
You have to check the option "allow oem unlock" in developer options.
Please check the whole forum for details before doing anything like this.
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blackmaffia said:
Is unlocking for your device not dangerouse?
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If you leave it unlocked after rooting then it can make your phone more susceptible to localised threats like someone stealing your phone and re-purposing it or stealing your data from it directly.
But for many the reward outweighs the risks and there are ways to mitigate.
Trying to unlock Moto X Play on Linux by using "fastboot oem get_unlock_data", but it just says waiting for device. I ran "adb devices" and also enable "Allow unlocking device" in the Developer menu. Am I missing something?
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.
How unlock New Oreo bootoader C0.92? Motorola site dont do this for this version .... After update to Oreo...my IMEI is 0 ...so i need unlock bootoader to flash twrp and flash EFS! 7.0 unlock ok but 8.1 no
Bootoader can be downgraded?
Yes, if you want hard-brick.
To install TWRP with this put the EFS to return the IMEI, this new bootloader must be unlocked, in the site of the motorola says that the device is not unlockable, with the old bootloader was, and wanted to know if anyone has any idea how To solve this, would I have some way without having to enter the motorola website?
anyone who has upgraded to oreo with the official zip could get on Motorola's website whether the device is unlockable or not? Has anyone tried unlocking the C0.92 bootloader yet? only I who tried and saw that it can not? (I.e.
Thank you for letting us know that unlocking might be a problem after upgrading. I've been waiting to unlock until I get the update, but because of your post I won't have the problem that you did. Your sacrifice wasn't in vain!
I had my doubts whether moto would let us unlock BL easily and promptly, thats why just few days before the official 8.1, I unlocked, twrp+rooted and flashed AEX.
Lucky me.
But I am sure soon there will be some way to unlock BL of 8.1
Till then dont try anythng stupid as u asked about "dwngrading BL" which is potential brick.
Did you select "allow oem unlocking" in developer settings?
I have a untouched bootloader, i wish i had knew this before i installed the Oreo OTA, my G5 Plus is retbr and lenovo/motorola site tells me that my device isn't qualified for unlock too, really sad.
I just tried again using this guide and about 30 minutes later i got the unlock code, fastboot said it was unlocked, restarted the phone and everything working and good to go. Its twrp time!
motolio said:
Did you select "allow oem unlocking" in developer settings?
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yes...
UncolourTV said:
I just tried again using this guide and about 30 minutes later i got the unlock code, fastboot said it was unlocked, restarted the phone and everything working and good to go. Its twrp time!
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you did? oO....with bootloader C0.92? tried many times e nothing... unlock have a limite of times on motorolas website?
UncolourTV said:
I just tried again using this guide and about 30 minutes later i got the unlock code, fastboot said it was unlocked, restarted the phone and everything working and good to go. Its twrp time!
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mine bootload codes have 4 lines...in the exemple have 5 lines....
Yeap, tried on my C0.92 bootloader and it didn't let me unlock my phone either. Please Lenovo, don't do this to us.
UncolourTV said:
I just tried again using this guide and about 30 minutes later i got the unlock code, fastboot said it was unlocked, restarted the phone and everything working and good to go. Its twrp time!
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That's great news!
UncolourTV said:
I just tried again using this guide and about 30 minutes later i got the unlock code, fastboot said it was unlocked, restarted the phone and everything working and good to go. Its twrp time!
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ok guys....this guide is true!!! bootloader unlocked now.....thx bro!
Unlocked.... Restaured EFS and get IMEI....but with no signal.... EFS work only with old bootloader...
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I just tried again using this guide and about 30 minutes later i got the unlock code, fastboot said it was unlocked, restarted the phone and everything working and good to go. Its twrp time!
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david.gs.gm said:
ok guys....this guide is true!!! bootloader unlocked now.....thx bro!
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What's the difference with that guide? Seems to me just like any other Motorola unlocking procedure.
prokaryotic cell said:
What's the difference with that guide? Seems to me just like any other Motorola unlocking procedure.
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Exactly. There is no other way to get your bootloader unlocked.
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prokaryotic cell said:
What's the difference with that guide? Seems to me just like any other Motorola unlocking procedure.
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I was trying to unlock using the brazilian website, that is basically the same besides is obviously written in portuguese. The site on the guide seems that is a north american version. It worked, that's what matters.
i unlocked the bootloader, put twrp, flashed my efs and my imei return, ok....but have no signal oO, downgraded to nougat and with EFS, have IMEI and signal ok, only on oreo i dont have signal ... with TWRP flashable Oreo is same.
looking at the *#*#4636#*#* says that the radio is off, I have the IMEI that I got through my backup of EFS, this occurs only in the oreo, in 7.0 when using EFS everything is normal, only the VoLTE is missing.
all you have to do is extract the zip file, make sure your phone has adb debugging enabled, plug it into the computer, and run the script and it will debloat your phone and enable you to slide the oem unlocking toggle in developer options that was previously greyed out
********WARNING*********
this script will remove the keyboard app from your phone leaving you without a way to type, i dont know which exact package it is but you can always look them up and just remove that line from the script. otherwise make sure you have a usb-otg cable and keyboard to use or a program like Vysor/scrcpy or you wont be able to type. just reinstall gboard or whatever other keyboard you use and it will be fine
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Thank you. Tested is working to enable the OEM unlocking on T-Mobile phone.
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Just getting the unlock token from Oneplus. Successfully flash and unlocked bootloader. Is it have any way to unlock network?
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Have been flash global rom 10.5.7 and the update to beta global rom, network still locked.
Fastboot erase modemst1 and modemst2 also can't unlock network.
Hey does this mean what I think it means. Can you unlock a bootloader and convert to global if your phone is network locked? Can someone explain how I can unlock bootloader after enabling oem unlocking?
Yes, can covert to Global but sim remain locked.
Follow this link to covert.
Thank you. I went ahead to start the process and the oem unlock switch worked after some trouble having my pc recognize my phone in fastboot. Submitted it through oneplus and waiting on an unlock token. OP has my thanks for creating this script. Been waiting for this since I got the device. Surprised there isn't more interaction on this thread.
hendavi said:
Yes, can covert to Global but sim remain locked.
Follow this link to covert.
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I don't know why this script doesn't work on my device and can't unlock my device OEM. Do you need to pay attention to when using this script? Does the device need to disconnect the network?
runcieliao said:
I don't know why this script doesn't work on my device and can't unlock my device OEM. Do you need to pay attention to when using this script? Does the device need to disconnect the network?
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As I done before if you have wipe all data and start your phone without sign in google account it wont work. You need to sign in a google account then run the script.
hendavi said:
正如我之前所做的那样，如果您已擦除所有数据并在不登录 Google 帐户的情况下启动手机，它将无法正常工作。您需要登录一个 google 帐户，然后运行该脚本。
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thankyou
Does anyone know if this works on Android 11?
Edit: Just wound up going for it and it worked flawlessly, Ungrayed the OEM Unlocking on my T-Mobile device that they wouldn't unlock
hendavi said:
Yes, can covert to Global but sim remain locked.
Follow this link to covert.
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Anyone know what actually locks the sim slot? And how can it persist even on Global rom? On Tmo devices there is a "Device Unlock" app that gets deleted after you sim unlock the phone by carrier.
But global rom doesn't have the proprietary unlock app, so what is actually keeping it locked? Does the modem have the locking instructions in it?
Yes, something like that which is impossible to remove.
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Yes, something like that which is impossible to remove.
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The previous OP devices it was possible after flashing Int. rom.
Question is where/how did they place the restrictions now. It had something to do with the modem after the t-mo app unlocks the phone.
But I don't think backing up and restoring a modem from an unlocked OP8 and flash it to locked OP8 will work as intended anymore.
I guess no one cared enough to reverse engineer this again
hendavi said:
Just getting the unlock token from Oneplus. Successfully flash and unlocked bootloader. Is it have any way to unlock network? View attachment 5421891
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Have been flash global rom 10.5.7 and the update to beta global rom, network still locked.
Fastboot erase modemst1 and modemst2 also can't unlock network.
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what does your unlock bin look like cause mine looks like jibberish? tried flashing mine and it said it cant verify it
Snekxs said:
what does your unlock bin look like cause mine looks like jibberish? tried flashing mine and it said it cant verify it
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I think is same if open with notepad
hendavi said:
I think is same if open with notepad
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Yeah mine looks the same. Did you flash it from your computer or flashed from your device's storage?
Snekxs said:
Yeah mine looks the same. Did you flash it from your computer or flashed from your device's storage?
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Flash from computer. ..
hendavi said:
Flash from computer. ..
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weird been doing that and no luck at all