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returning. to best buy. anyone with exp?

im actually going to return the nexus 7 to best buy mobile, where i bought it. however i already unlocked and rooted it and installed a custom rom. and theres no way to bring it back to stock. i assume theyre going to check it to see if its unlocked etc during the return. does anyone have any exp with returning theres? or is it against the return policy to have it like this? go figure, it is a nexus and should be this way.

imablackhat said:
im actually going to return the nexus 7 to best buy mobile, where i bought it. however i already unlocked and rooted it and installed a custom rom. and theres no way to bring it back to stock. i assume theyre going to check it to see if its unlocked etc during the return. does anyone have any exp with returning theres? or is it against the return policy to have it like this? go figure, it is a nexus and should be this way.
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May I ask why you are taking it back? And it really depends how tech savvy the customer service person is...
Sent 4rm my Nexus 7 FLO... Only thing missing is O.G. N7's development...

You can go to the Dev section and find a 'stock' image that you can flash. It leaves it unlocked, but that's a simple enough adb command....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44023595

danvee said:
You can go to the Dev section and find a 'stock' image that you can flash. It leaves it unlocked, but that's a simple enough adb command....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44023595
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Relocking is not an adb command. It's performed by running fastboot.
fastboot oem unlock
Will handle everything nicely if the device is in fastboot. Yes, you can use adb to reboot into fastboot mode, but it's usually easier to just use the button combination.

Rirere said:
Relocking is not an adb command. It's performed by running fastboot.
fastboot oem unlock
Will handle everything nicely if the device is in fastboot. Yes, you can use adb to reboot into fastboot mode, but it's usually easier to just use the button combination.
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fastboot oem lock

dirtyfingers said:
fastboot oem lock
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Welp that's what you get for being on the Internet in the morning.

Yea pretty easy, all done in fastboot mode.
I would personally do,
fastbook OEM lock
Then
Fastbook OEM unlock
Then
fastboot OEM lock
It will erase everything and put it at stock-like, with a locked bootloader. Sales clerks aren't going to go through setup again to look at some text.
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Don't worry I used to work at best buy and I still return my stuff rooted/jail broken. I would just flash a modified stock ROM and return it. Make sure that there are no give aways like the tablet ui looking different ect. They honestly won't care just say you are return it because of some bull**** reason like it doesn't fit your needs. Do not say its a software issue otherwise they will try to troubleshoot it obviously!
Good luck hope this helps!
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2

While there is certainly no reason not to spend a few minutes to put things back to stock (why take the risk?), odds are they won't notice or care. I returned my original N7 to Sams Club to upgrade to the 3G model when it came out and the CSR didn't even open the box, let alone make sure it was stock. I guess the fact that they could track me down if the device wasn't inside might have helped with that.
Also, keep in mind that when returning a non-defective device (and sometimes a defective one....) they go back on the shelves as open box. Odds are, someone who has no idea what they are doing is going to buy it. So don't be a jerk (not pointing fingers, just talking generally) and give them a modified tablet. Be nice and leave it in the same condition you would want your mom to buy it in.

Stock image is now posted, so Wugfresh's Nexus Root Tool should be able to flash it, unroot and relock.

Root without bootloader unlock?

Good Afternoon All,
Do you think it may be possible that we can get root access without unlocking the bootloader - I'm a little reluctant to unlock the bootloader because of the QFuse blowing.

The QFuse does not blow when you unlock or relock the bootloader. Many reviews and Android news sites spouted that nonsense without having tried it. There are many screenshots of Google CSRs saying that they don't know what the QFuse is for, but unlocking the bootloader/rooting/alterring software is fine as long as it's not so bricked you can't reflash stock images before sending it in to them.
Link to a thread discussing this issue.

Scyntherei said:
The QFuse does not blow when you unlock or relock the bootloader. Many reviews and Android news sites spouted that nonsense without having tried it. There are many screenshots of Google CSRs saying that they don't know what the QFuse is for, but unlocking the bootloader/rooting/alterring software is fine as long as it's not so bricked you can't reflash stock images before sending it in to them.
Link to a thread discussing this issue.
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+1 the QFuse status didn't change when unlocking the bootloader. The media exaggerated about the qfuse and nothing has happened. Everything about the phone still works properly.

Thanks very much, I wasn't aware of this, I should read more. Awesome news.

But to answer the first question.
Very few people put in effort to root a phone with an unlocked bootloader, not matter what fuses are blown.
A phone with an unlocked bootloader has root by default.

Swatto86 said:
Good Afternoon All,
Do you think it may be possible that we can get root access without unlocking the bootloader - I'm a little reluctant to unlock the bootloader because of the QFuse blowing.
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last i read you have to flash a kernel in order to root the phone therefore you need to unlock the bootloader to do so, i would like to just root myself but i don't know if you can.

No answer?
I would like to get Root on my Nexus 6p but currently do not want to invest the time for full bootloader unlock/fresh install.
So... I will ask again, is it possible to get Root access on Nexus 6P with stock kernel and leaving bootloader in factory locked state? If yes... are there any guides to do this?

Why people are afraid to unlock the bootloader? Nexus devices don't lose the warranty when you unlock it, you can also lock it again.
Enviado desde mi Nexus 7 mediante Tapatalk

PetrichorXFi said:
No answer?
I would like to get Root on my Nexus 6p but currently do not want to invest the time for full bootloader unlock/fresh install.
So... I will ask again, is it possible to get Root access on Nexus 6P with stock kernel and leaving bootloader in factory locked state? If yes... are there any guides to do this?
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No

PetrichorXFi said:
No answer?
I would like to get Root on my Nexus 6p but currently do not want to invest the time for full bootloader unlock/fresh install.
So... I will ask again, is it possible to get Root access on Nexus 6P with stock kernel and leaving bootloader in factory locked state? If yes... are there any guides to do this?
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The answer is no.
To do what you want, someone would need to develop and exploit.
There is no motivation to do that when all one has to do is unlock the bootloader.
On phones where a bootloader unlock exists, root methods require unlocking the bootloader.
This is to install a custom recovery so yiou can flash SU.
Unlocked bootloader = root, no matter what.
You will need to invest the time and backup your device.

@TS, did you read the unlock/root guide in general section? It clearly states you need an unlocked bootloader + custom recovery to root your device..
Sent from my Nexus 5X using XDA-Developers mobile app

I think this should be possible now with Quadrooter vulnerabilities?

sushah23 said:
I think this should be possible now with Quadrooter vulnerabilities?
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DOA.
But nobody is going to put in time and effort.
What is the point? Unlock the bootloader and flash. It does not void the warranty.
There is even a defined method to get the monthly security update.
With the exploit, it will only work until the next OTA patches it.

I was hoping to root without unlocking the boot loader also. I am definitely not willing to do this since I believe that is what wrecked my previous 6P. It was fine until I used Nexus Root toolkit. I unlocked the boot loader, installed TWRP and rooted then minutes after this the phone locked up, rebooted and was stuck in a permanent boot loop. I couldn't get into recovery or even install any recovery. That phone is currently at the Huawei repair center in Texas and they are sending me a new device. They believe the internal ROM failed and I have suspicions of everything I did with the Toolkit did this. I am afraid to try it on my current 6P that I got from a friend. I have no root now and the phone is massively stable. 400+ hours uptime with no reboot and no slowdowns. But if I were able to root with no unlocking of the boot loader or installing any custom recovery I probably would do it. I hate that I am scared to do all that again with this other phone haha. Sorry for sounding paranoid but ****, see where am I coming from?

LiquidAlloy said:
I was hoping to root without unlocking the boot loader also. I am definitely not willing to do this since I believe that is what wrecked my previous 6P. It was fine until I used Nexus Root toolkit. I unlocked the boot loader, installed TWRP and rooted then minutes after this the phone locked up, rebooted and was stuck in a permanent boot loop. I couldn't get into recovery or even install any recovery. That phone is currently at the Huawei repair center in Texas and they are sending me a new device. They believe the internal ROM failed and I have suspicions of everything I did with the Toolkit did this. I am afraid to try it on my current 6P that I got from a friend. I have no root now and the phone is massively stable. 400+ hours uptime with no reboot and no slowdowns. But if I were able to root with no unlocking of the boot loader or installing any custom recovery I probably would do it. I hate that I am scared to do all that again with this other phone haha. Sorry for sounding paranoid but ****, see where am I coming from?
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As good as toolkits are, put in the extra time and avoid using them because you are never in full control of what is being done to your device. Take a little extra time and learn adb and fastboot. It's actually really simple and you can get so much done without the need for using a toolkit.

Jammol said:
As good as toolkits are, put in the extra time and avoid using them because you are never in full control of what is being done to your device. Take a little extra time and learn adb and fastboot. It's actually really simple and you can get so much done without the need for using a toolkit.
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I have tried that only a few times. I understand what you're saying. I guess convenience can be more destructive. :/

LiquidAlloy said:
I have tried that only a few times. I understand what you're saying. I guess convenience can be more destructive. :/
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In all honesty it's not even more convenient. Once you've used the command line you'll never go back to a toolkit. It's actually easier, much faster and you have way more control over what you do.

PetrichorXFi said:
No answer?
I would like to get Root on my Nexus 6p but currently do not want to invest the time for full bootloader unlock/fresh install.
So... I will ask again, is it possible to get Root access on Nexus 6P with stock kernel and leaving bootloader in factory locked state? If yes... are there any guides to do this?
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Use Helium app for individual apps backup. Worked great to backup a few apps/data when I changed from one Nexus 6P to another. Might be a bit buggy to get working to get the backup, but after that everything is fine.

you can do it with KINGROOT

Bootloader Mystery

Welp now that safetynet checks the bootloader, I have to lock it to continue using android pay etc (non-rooted device).
I'm getting conflicting reports, so I was hoping someone here can solve this mystery.
Does relocking the bootloader automatically wipe the device?
Thanks

Yup.

It does for me when I attempted to get AP to work. Nexus 6p

seems like we're stuck in the crossroads of wipe the whole thing or go full root and say to hell with android pay :-/

arts711 said:
Welp now that safetynet checks the bootloader, I have to lock it to continue using android pay etc (non-rooted device).
I'm getting conflicting reports, so I was hoping someone here can solve this mystery.
Does relocking the bootloader automatically wipe the device?
Thanks
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Unfortunately, I crossed this road yesterday. Yes I had to relock my bootloader and, yes, I had to wipe my phone

arts711 said:
seems like we're stuck in the crossroads of wipe the whole thing or go full root and say to hell with android pay :-/
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I'm passing on AndroidPay.
I will not allow them to dictate what I do with my device.

tech_head said:
I'm passing on AndroidPay.
I will not allow them to dictate what I do with my device.
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Same decision. Unless they start requiring locked bootloader for ridiculous reasons. I can sort of understand the financial/bank access concerns. If they expand the requirements for a locked boot loader beyond that, I'll return to the iPhone.

hawgguy said:
Same decision. Unless they start requiring locked bootloader for ridiculous reasons. I can sort of understand the financial/bank access concerns. If they expand the requirements for a locked boot loader beyond that, I'll return to the iPhone.
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Love it when people "threaten" to return to iPhone lol,
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

get rid of <!> The bootloader is unlocked??

Hey, is it possible to get rid of this message when booting?

Would be nice

Sure, just re-lock your bootloader. Presto. ?

thedrizzle said:
Sure, just re-lock your bootloader. Presto. ?
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Probably a stupid question but im rooted, will it still boot up?

Macblack1991 said:
Probably a stupid question but im rooted, will it still boot up?
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No, it's likely that your device will brick. Please don't do so

veatesia said:
No, it's likely that your device will brick. Please don't do so
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Okay thanks for the reply

Dead end thread, there have been many many many many many posts about that since oneplus introduced that a couple of years ago
THERE IS NO WAY TO GET RID OF THAT WHILE UNLOCKED
period

and there's a thread about it here. been following this from the start and apparently it's next to impossible to achieve.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6t/development/wip-dissecting-bootloader-aka-rid-t3878470

veatesia said:
No, it's likely that your device will brick. Please don't do so
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I have experience doing that. Yes your device will definitely get BRICKED!!! Just ignore that boot screen, do not attempt to do anything to get rid of it. It just takes time to accept it. I use to think about getting rid of it as well when i was using my Oneplus 3. I re-locked the bootloader and got bricked. I couldn't do anything and had to send it back to Oneplus to fix it.

There have been other devices where they are able to replace the image with another, such as a blank image to hide the warning. I've also seen people load custom ROMs signed with their own signature so they can relock their bootloader after loading a custom OS. So there are things that can be done, but it's not something to just play around with, as mentioned, mess it up, and you'll brick something.

Thanks for the replies. Well I guess its just how it is, nit a big issue, was just wondering because most videos of custom roms I saw this part was cut out lol.

Someone with an unlocked Google Store variant

Please dd and pm me your frp, ftm, and if you are willing to, factory reset and then enable oem unlock, and send your userdata partition, all with the oem unlock allowed.
Thanks!

bump?

What is this needed for? I've upgraded to the 4XL but still have my 2XL for right now.

wgrant said:
What is this needed for? I've upgraded to the 4XL but still have my 2XL for right now.
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The request is probably for this thread. People are trying to use the recently rediscovered exploit to finally be able to bootloader unlock Verizon Pixel 2 XL phones.

wgrant said:
What is this needed for? I've upgraded to the 4XL but still have my 2XL for right now.
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On the LG V40 if the frp partition from a phone with the OEM lock flag triggered is dd'd to another device, the bootloader will allow unlocking, additionally, the ftm partition on the v40 seems to carry the imei so I assume the same is true for the Pixel, I'd understand if you didnt want to share that partition but I think if the phones imei registers as a Google store one, that could help trick it into working.

Is there any way an exchange can be done here for the Verizon software that enables WiFi calling, volte, voicemail, and video calling? Is that Verizon software out there somewhere? If you guys are trying to root and unlock vzw phones you'll be wiping and starting with a fresh phone anyway. Is that a good time to extract these files and provide them?

I have a Verizon Pixel 2 XL on Android 9 [last security patch]. Bootloader unlocked :good:

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I have a Verizon Pixel 2 XL on Android 9 [last security patch]. Bootloader unlocked :good:
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Could you follow this guide: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2450045 to get frp and ftm partitions? Then PM them to @Whoareyou
Thanks again!

Unfortunately I already was able to get these from someone with a Google Store unlocked one, the dd'd partitions didnt stick through a reboot, and it wasnt able to oem unlock, ive been messing with the oemlock-bridge-client, so far chaning the device_lock status from 1 to 0 does nothing :/

shwise said:
Could you follow this guide: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2450045 to get frp and ftm partitions? Then PM them to @Whoareyou
Thanks again!
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I updated to Android 10 Security Patch October 6 2019. But I will do what I can.

Whoareyou said:
Unfortunately I already was able to get these from someone with a Google Store unlocked one, the dd'd partitions didnt stick through a reboot, and it wasnt able to oem unlock, ive been messing with the oemlock-bridge-client, so far chaning the device_lock status from 1 to 0 does nothing :/
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Could you try flashing those from temp root, hard powering off (holding button) and then booting to BL?

shwise said:
Could you try flashing those from temp root, hard powering off (holding button) and then booting to BL?
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I'll try when I get home, but I don't know if it'll be any different than using the "reboot bootloader" command.

No offence but,why are people still trying to unlock/root the "unlockable/unrootable" variants of this phone? Its like what 3-4 years old? Like i get trying to root/unlock them when they 1st come out even though like come on you should've known by now. But now there are way better phones. Everyone is offering good deals for trade in's. I think its time to give up.
I would not have even rooted android 10 if Google music had a dark mode. (literally the only thing i use root for now) Oh and to fix the things google ****ed up like the lock and unlock sound and battery sound.

krolla03 said:
No offence but,why are people still trying to unlock/root the "unlockable/unrootable" variants of this phone? Its like what 3-4 years old? Like i get trying to root/unlock them when they 1st come out even though like come on you should've known by now. But now there are way better phones. Everyone is offering good deals for trade in's. I think its time to give up.
I would not have even rooted android 10 if Google music had a dark mode. (literally the only thing i use root for now) Oh and to fix the things google ****ed up like the lock and unlock sound and battery sound.
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I expect to get two more years out of this phone.... It'd be nice to have root options.

krolla03 said:
No offence but,why are people still trying to unlock/root the "unlockable/unrootable" variants of this phone? Its like what 3-4 years old? Like i get trying to root/unlock them when they 1st come out even though like come on you should've known by now. But now there are way better phones. Everyone is offering good deals for trade in's. I think its time to give up.
I would not have even rooted android 10 if Google music had a dark mode. (literally the only thing i use root for now) Oh and to fix the things google ****ed up like the lock and unlock sound and battery sound.
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It's 2 years old