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LG G4 (all variants) Unlock and Root Discussion/News (ONLY)

Hoyo folks.
So I'm sure you've all seen the plethora of "Do we haz root?" "How 2 unlok?" "unlok guide here"(which doesn't work) ect. Here in this thread I will attempt to summarize the current status of Unlock, Custom Recovery, and Root for each model.
Some of our devs now have Devices in hand, THANK YOU TO ALL THAT HAVE DONATED! It REALLY helps the entire G4 community! Now we wait with baited breath. (No pressure guys)
So without Further ado, here is a list of the status of all devices.
CURRENT Unlock/Recovery/Root Status, in order of success:
H815 (Europe Open model ONLY) -
Unlocked? - YES (Via LG's Official Unlocker)
Custom Recovery? - YES (TWRP info)
Root? - YES (Root Info)
NOTE: LG's offcial unlocker is a PERMANENT change. You cannot Re-lock, if you wanted to send in for a warranty claim. If you aren't willing to do that, lets wait and see if the dev's efforts will pay off with a more friendly unlock (which it may or may not)
H815 (Asia) -
NO to all - "adb reboot bootloader" gets into bootloader screen, locked
H815 (USA) -
NO to all - "adb reboot bootloader" gets into bootloader screen, locked
H815 (France) -
NO to all - "adb reboot bootloader" gets into bootloader screen, locked
H815TR (Turkey) -
NO to all - "adb reboot bootloader" gets into bootloader screen, locked
H818P (Thailand) -
NO to all - "adb reboot bootloader" gets into bootloader screen, locked
H818N -
NO to all - "adb reboot bootloader" gets into bootloader screen, locked
H811 (T-Mobile) -
NO to all - and "adb reboot bootloader" doesn't work
H810 (AT&T) -
NO to all - and "adb reboot bootloader" doesn't work
LS991 (Sprint) -
NO to all - and "adb reboot bootloader" doesn't work
F500S -
NO to all - and "adb reboot bootloader" doesn't work
F500K -
NO to all - and "adb reboot bootloader" doesn't work
F500L -
NO to all - and "adb reboot bootloader" doesn't work
VS986 (Verizon) -
No to all - and "adb reboot bootloader" doesn't work, AND no "Enable OEM Unlock" in developer settings.

I suggest editing the thread title to be more concise/official since that is the intent of this thread:
Something like "LG G4 (all variants) Root Discussion/News"

After OEM Unlocking in Development settings and rebooting, TMO G4 reboots only after adb reboot bootloader. Anybody confirm this for TMO G4? We need root first!

For any one that ones the source code is available from LG.
T-Mobile
International
Both kernels are compile-able with a little finagling.
On Root:
From what I can see in the International code is there are the defprefs for all of the p1 versions, and it doesn't "Appear" to have ping pong patched.
I have heard "rumors" that jcase , autoprime and thecubed, are working on a root for the device, but I have not heard from either of them. They did just release pingping v6 which supports the M9, a 64-bit kernel, meaning they have made one that works with the 64-bit linux kernel. For any one curious about their progress you can always check them out on twitter. For those of you posting about root and such, you can always see if there is anything you can do to support them in their efforts.
Thanks for making the thread, I think this phone will be a fun one, and I do expect to see some great things happen.
Have a good day all!

H818P Thailand can use adb reboot boot loader

MicroMod777 said:
After OEM Unlocking in Development settings and rebooting, TMO G4 reboots only after adb reboot bootloader. Anybody confirm this for TMO G4? We need root first!
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Thanks for confirming. Same behavior on my TMo G4.

Not as skilled as some but I do currently maintain the HTC One M8 for DirtyUnicorns.
I have my G4 pre-ordered from Verizon. It has shipped today and current tracking has it arriving Tuesday 6/2. If no one beats me to it, I will post at least the basics of how that variant functions in terms of adb and fastboot. Anything else needed I will gladly try to provide from the VZW variant.

Ok, so I'm I correct that its possible to root (when available) without it being unlocked? And with just root you could run apps like Titanium but you couldn't install a recovery or different rom while it's still locked?

NCguy said:
Ok, so I'm I correct that its possible to root (when available) without it being unlocked? And with just root you could run apps like Titanium but you couldn't install a recovery or different rom while it's still locked?
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Yes

NCguy said:
Ok, so I'm I correct that its possible to root (when available) without it being unlocked? And with just root you could run apps like Titanium but you couldn't install a recovery or different rom while it's still locked?
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Correct. Having root access to the operating system and having a unlocked bootloader are two different things.

barcodelinux said:
Correct. Having root access to the operating system and having a unlocked bootloader are two different things.
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So it sounds like without the needed file from LG this is not going to be a developer friendly phone?

NCguy said:
So it sounds like without the needed file from LG this is not going to be a developer friendly phone?
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I know with the last LG I had, the Optimus L90, there was a LAF partition the you had to zero out to get to fastboot. Once that was done, you could:
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
Now this was on a T-Mobile device, and T-Mobile is known for not locking bootloaders. I don't remember having an unlock.bin file, but I could be mistaken.

NCguy said:
So it sounds like without the needed file from LG this is not going to be a developer friendly phone?
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Well we have 14 days to return it if LG doesn't give us what we need!

MicroMod777 said:
Well we have 14 days to return it if LG doesn't give us what we need!
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That's true. I actually haven't purchased mine yet but I had high hopes for this device. Was going to be my first carrier-supplied phone. I guess I'll wait for the oneplus 2 if this doesn't get sorted out.

Has anyone been able to get:
Code:
adb devices
I keep getting error: device not found when trying to talk to my G4.
Yes, I have adb set up correctly.
Yes, I have tried different USB cables, including the stock white LG cable.
Yes, I have updated the SDK Tools to 24.3 (latest) and Android 5.1.1. I can get adb to talk to my N7, S4, and my M8 fine. Just not my G4.
Yes, I have USB debugging enabled on the phone.

barcodelinux said:
Has anyone been able to get:
Code:
adb devices
I keep getting error: device not found when trying to talk to my G4.
Yes, I have adb set up correctly.
Yes, I have tried different USB cables, including the stock white LG cable.
Yes, I have updated the SDK Tools to 24.3 (latest) and Android 5.1.1. I can get adb to talk to my N7, S4, and my M8 fine. Just not my G4.
Yes, I have USB debugging enabled on the phone.
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You need to install the LG device drivers first

has anyone tried to get into the bootloader on linux? a couple phones i had, you had to use sudo, then type the absolute path to platform-tools, even if you open terminal within the sdk, I.E.,
sudo /home/username/SDK/platformtools/fastboot oem unlock " or adb reboot-bootloader"
sometimes had to use su, im sure you could do the same on windows.
anyway worth a shot.

H815 - International variant here with me can officially use adb reboot bootloader
fw: V.10A

So far i got this but after this pc won't recognize phone have to reboot
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"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
https://imageshack.us/i/exlSOF19j

Worked for me on my LG-H815... It's possible to check the status of the bootloder.
Mine says it's locked. Now there's an option to: "fastboot flash unlock unlock.bin"
But where is the unlock.bin file?

FIXING "Couldn't verify device" stuck at 50%

{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
If you got result above when official unlocking your phone, here is my solution for this.
No MiFlashTool needed. I'm not sure 32-bit Windows works, but it should, tested on Windows 10 64-bit with 10 years old hardware
This only fix: Couldn't verify device "Current account is different from the account info on the device"
YOUR DEVICE WILL BE WIPED, BACKUP EVERYTHING
First: (what you need)
- You have to login account that have permission to unlock.
- Enable find device, lock, etc... (everything that help security)
- Reliable, stable Wi-Fi connection.
- Xiaomi Driver (I recommended install Mi PC Suite), plug your phone with Mi PC Suite running, if it recognize your phone, you are good to go.
Next step:
- Download latest DEVELOPER ROM on MIUI homepage. I use GLOBAL DEV but CHINESE DEV should work too.
- Copy it to INTERNAL STORAGE put it in downloaded_rom folder (create it if it not there) (DON'T USE EXTERNAL STORAGE, your phone will reboot like nothing happened)
- Use Updater app and browse to DEV ROM file.
- Updater app will ask you to confirm that everything will be wipe and you should probably backup everything.
- Updating will take about 10-20 minutes.
Another next step:
- You will be asked to enter password for the account that you logged in before update, enter and wait till everything is okay.
- Login to Google Play isn't necessary.
- Reboot to Fastboot screen (Volume Down + Power or "adb reboot fastboot" if you have adb on your PC)
- Run official unlock tool, login with the account on your phone.
- Plug your phone (which is in Fastboot mode right now).
- Click unlock and your phone will be unlocked in 15 seconds.
- Your phone will reboot and enjoy unlocked bootloader.
Last but not least: Checking your phone unlocked or not. (you will need adb and fastboot for this)
- Boot to Fastboot (manually or command: "adb reboot fastboot")
- Use command: fastboot oem device-info
- If "Device unlocked: true" that means your phone is unlocked.
P/s: Sorry for my broken English

when i choose the developer rom it shows "could not verify package" !!

this is not a fix
The problem lies with Mi Servers
If there's a mismatch of your details on your local device and server, you will get unable to verify error
No matter which rom you try, u going to get the same error
BTW i unlocked on global stable, i had the same issue for like 15days and finally contacted one MIUI device team member he refreshed my details in the server and boom, my device got unlocked

T/[email protected]$ said:
when i choose the developer rom it shows "could not verify package" !!
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Check archive file with WinRAR or 7z, it may corrupted.
Harish_Kumar said:
this is not a fix
The problem lies with Mi Servers
If there's a mismatch of your details on your local device and server, you will get unable to verify error
No matter which rom you try, u going to get the same error
BTW i unlocked on global stable, i had the same issue for like 15days and finally contacted one MIUI device team member he refreshed my details in the server and boom, my device got unlocked
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If it's lies from Mi servers, then I know what is happening.
My method would help when it contact to Mi server and tell it: "This account logged in to this device, update it to your database". Basically, it "Find device" function will talk to Mi servers to update.
Yeah, any method that make Mi server update will help.

Archmage1809 said:
Check archive file with WinRAR or 7z, it may corrupted.
If it's lies from Mi servers, then I know what is happening.
My method would help when it contact to Mi server and tell it: "This account logged in to this device, update it to your database". Basically, it "Find device" function will talk to Mi servers to update.
Yeah, any method that make Mi server update will help.
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I have tried that find device stuff, it didnt work
The method is to go to i.mi.com
Login to your account
and enable your mobile number by clicking find device
It didnt work, then i have to contact that guy

Harish_Kumar said:
I have tried that find device stuff, it didnt work
The method is to go to i.mi.com
Login to your account
and enable your mobile number by clicking find device
It didnt work, then i have to contact that guy
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Well, I have been trying the same thing and basically what he says is true. I tried on all types of roms, until I flashed the latest China Dev (gflobal would prolly work too) rom and tried it again and it worked instantly. So, I dunno what it is, but going to China Dev rom and then trying it fixed it for me instantly.

Harish_Kumar said:
I have tried that find device stuff, it didnt work
The method is to go to i.mi.com
Login to your account
and enable your mobile number by clicking find device
It didnt work, then i have to contact that guy
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My issue is when I request for unlocking they send me a SMS with different Mi Account ID which does not match with my device Mi Account ID write down several mails but problem persists every time the same.
can you plz let me know to whom to contact regarding the issue.
Thanks in advance
Triggered from my Nexus 10

Harish_Kumar said:
this is not a fix
The problem lies with Mi Servers
If there's a mismatch of your details on your local device and server, you will get unable to verify error
No matter which rom you try, u going to get the same error
BTW i unlocked on global stable, i had the same issue for like 15days and finally contacted one MIUI device team member he refreshed my details in the server and boom, my device got unlocked
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To whom you contacted, can you give me his details and how can I contact, because I have done all those things mentioned here and there none helps.
Thankyou in advance

All guides and solutions on mi forums and elsewhere are useless. Nothing works.

Seems @Harish_Kumar did not want to disclose anything.
Triggered from rn3

This does not works tried it my self.
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

amitroutray said:
Seems @Harish_Kumar did not want to disclose anything.
Triggered from rn3
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Sorry, i have been busy these days
I was trying to find that one specific thread on MIUI forum where i contacted that MIUI device team member (his name is naseer - not exactly sure) and i was asked my MI account ID , OS version, device info and he got it fixed within 48 hours
http://en.miui.com/forum-64-1.html
One of the threads in the above link, this happened like around May last week so its been quite few days couldnt exactly find that thread

@Harish_Kumar can you tell me what was your user ID on that forum??
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today morning i unlocked my rn3 .. moved to global stable 7.5.3 to global dev rom 6.8.11 via updater and tried to unlock... and boom its unlock in 1st attempt...(sorry for my bad english)

hadiyalkishan said:
today morning i unlocked my rn3 .. moved to global stable 7.5.3 to global dev rom 6.8.11 via updater and tried to unlock... and boom its unlock in 1st attempt...(sorry for my bad english)
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When did you get the SMS? I received my confirmation SMS before 5 days or so.

MakDroid said:
When did you get the SMS? I received my confirmation SMS before 5 days or so.
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before 8 days.

Harish_Kumar said:
this is not a fix
The problem lies with Mi Servers
If there's a mismatch of your details on your local device and server, you will get unable to verify error
No matter which rom you try, u going to get the same error
BTW i unlocked on global stable, i had the same issue for like 15days and finally contacted one MIUI device team member he refreshed my details in the server and boom, my device got unlocked
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which member you contacted
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hadiyalkishan said:
today morning i unlocked my rn3 .. moved to global stable 7.5.3 to global dev rom 6.8.11 via updater and tried to unlock... and boom its unlock in 1st attempt...(sorry for my bad english)
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how you go to dev 6.8.11 via updater? i cant see and miui8 rom in updater

ilvmyname said:
To whom you contacted, can you give me his details and how can I contact, because I have done all those things mentioned here and there none helps.
Thankyou in advance
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amitroutray said:
Seems @Harish_Kumar did not want to disclose anything.
Triggered from rn3
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I mailed on "[email protected]" regarding the issue with screenshot and MiUnlockTool log. Let's see what happnes. :fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:
Hopefully it will get fixed asap
Also you can leave comment in this Mi forum thread for the same --> http://en.miui.com/thread-202290-1-1.html

bravonova said:
I mailed on "[email protected]" regarding the issue with screenshot and MiUnlockTool log. Let's see what happnes. :fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:
Hopefully it will get fixed asap
Also you can leave comment in this Mi forum thread for the same --> http://en.miui.com/thread-202290-1-1.html
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Mate just apply for a new unlock with a different email ID. and unlock using that. it will work.
all the best.

Having similar issue ...nothing works...

[HOW TO]Xiaomi Redmi 4A (Xiaomi EU rom)

Device: Xiaomi Redmi 4A from Gearbest
The phone was shipped with a reported "fake global rom". I managed to flash the Global Rom (unofficial by Xiaomi EU). Here's how I did it.
1. Download XiaoMiFlash tool (https://mega.nz/#!aAhCmbSS!LvXzz7F1U5kG8v6oCbN_NiWFPvXahNON_FfclGnjFPE)
2. Download the Official China Stable Rom from Xiaomi (http://en.miui.com/a-234.html) choose Redmi 4A Latest China Stable Version Fastboot File Download
3. Extract the China Rom and change extracted .tar file's extension to .tz
3a. Extract the .tz file with 7zip
4. Open MiFlash tool, select the folder where you've just extracted the .tz file (named rolex_images_V8.1.2.0.MCCCNDI_20161125.0000.00_6.0_cn)
4a. Check the "clean all and lock" option in the lower right corner in MiFlash tool
5. Power off your device. Now press the 'power' button and 'volume up'
6. A screen appears with several options, choose 'Download'
7. Connect your phone to your PC and await (COM [xx]) to show in MiFlash tool
8. Click flash and wait for it to finish.
9. Reboot your phone and wait (this will take 5-10 minutes)
10. When you've installed the China Rom go to Mi Unlock Status
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
11. If it says 'Device is unlocked' you're good to go, if your device is locked this method wont work (see picture above)
12. Download the latest weekly rom or stable (your choice) from https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/6-12-22.36929/
13. Download Cofface's TWRP recovery for Redmi 4A: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862683408
14. Flash the recovery if you can - I couldn't so I ran (fastboot boot [filename].img)
15. Phone now boots into TWRP
16. Perform Nandroid and wipe (factory reset)
17. Install Xiaomi EU rom
18. Voila! You have the unoffical global rom by Xiaomi EU and fully functional Play Store.

Wah, a great one! I think we need subforum for this gadget.

up for this cheap price phone for great specs i see.... thats why people love Android units......

Nice job bud! I have a redmi 4 prime and it came with this fake global rom too, so i thinking on make the same thing u did. But i dont get why u flashed the china rom first and them flashed miui eu. Why not flash the miui eu only? 'Cause of unlock bootloader? Im pretty sure users can request the unlock code from their official xiaomi forum/site.
Greetings!
Enviado de meu Redmi 4 usando Tapatalk

kriegster said:
Nice job bud! I have a redmi 4 prime and it came with this fake global rom too, so i thinking on make the same thing u did. But i dont get why u flashed the china rom first and them flashed miui eu. Why not flash the miui eu only? 'Cause of unlock bootloader? Im pretty sure users can request the unlock code from their official xiaomi forum/site.
Greetings!
Enviado de meu Redmi 4 usando Tapatalk
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I'm not sure you can unlock your phone with the fake rom installed. There unlock device option isn't included. To be honest, I can't remember, as this was a gift for my sister and not a daily driver of mine. Should work on the 'Prime' too - BUT make sure you flash the correct TWRP for Redmi 4 Prime specifically.

My redmi 4A from gearbest already came with an unlocked bootloader. Bow working good with global from xiaomi.EU via twrp.

Michi72 said:
My redmi 4A from gearbest already came with an unlocked bootloader. Bow working good with global from xiaomi.EU via twrp.
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Additional note: the battery's endurance is really impressive! Lasting two days using as much as I can. Only mail twitter telegram internet sometimes it lasts four (4) days!! Pretty good for 3000 mAh. SD425 I only say. The performance is OK. No turbo, but definitely not slow!
Buy this phone, if you want to have as much phone as possible for your low budget. It's impressive!

Rom infested with bloatwares and malware.
Unnecessary apps that consume the few features of the device.
I'm sorry that a manufacturer of this size behaves this way.

Allhunt said:
Rom infested with bloatwares and malware.
Unnecessary apps that consume the few features of the device.
I'm sorry that a manufacturer of this size behaves this way.
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Those who have eyes to read: read!
You're on a shoprom. It's not the factory's one.
Read here on XDA about flashing xiaomi.eu ROM.

Got a 4A with Global 8.2.1.0, currently quite annoyed that the unlock procedure that's plastered all over the place doesn't actually work, with the only answer being to "wait longer".
Its already been stated long ago in mi's official forums, that the unlock procedure works on a Gobal nondev, but I don't think the procedure has been tested outside of China and India. 15+ days since I got the permission to unlock (this was within an hour BTW), and the official unlocker still cannot verify the device. No answer to the bug report either.
Not to mention I've never been able to register with the Unlock Status app (10008: an error has occured, please consult API), and the mi finder site will locate my 4A, but pretend it isn't connected - so no go on a possible method 2.
Really don't know what I missed. It'll take a bit of time to flash any dev ROM and reinstall all the things; I had a 1S and it wasn't that difficult to get the bootloader unlocked.
Is there an unofficial way to get temporary root BTW?

Ultimate Chicken said:
Got a 4A with Global 8.2.1.0, currently quite annoyed that the unlock procedure that's plastered all over the place doesn't actually work, with the only answer being to "wait longer".
Its already been stated long ago in mi's official forums, that the unlock procedure works on a Gobal nondev, but I don't think the procedure has been tested outside of China and India. 15+ days since I got the permission to unlock (this was within an hour BTW), and the official unlocker still cannot verify the device. No answer to the bug report either.
Not to mention I've never been able to register with the Unlock Status app (10008: an error has occured, please consult API), and the mi finder site will locate my 4A, but pretend it isn't connected - so no go on a possible method 2.
Really don't know what I missed. It'll take a bit of time to flash any dev ROM and reinstall all the things; I had a 1S and it wasn't that difficult to get the bootloader unlocked.
Is there an unofficial way to get temporary root BTW?
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I thought the same on my device. But afterwards it was not necessary at all. Gear...st already flashed their shoprom on my device, which said is was a global one, but not updatable via ota.
My next step was to check how they did it.
Did you already check bootloader status via fastboot OEM check? Maybe you can simply already flash twrp as described on xiaomi.eu site.

Michi72 said:
Did you already check bootloader status via fastboot OEM check? Maybe you can simply already flash twrp as described on xiaomi.eu site.
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Nah, my device wasn't from Gearbest. It's officially sold by Xiaomi in Singapore; they're working with Challenger; the ROM has play store and is only "contaminated" by an extra music app, an extra browser, and all the mi specific apps in 1 folder. <_<'
I did fastboot oem check whilst hoping I could get TWRP in long ago; no dice - device unlocked: false. Also, I do not seem to have the permission to run the "fastboot oem unlock" command.

Ultimate Chicken said:
I did fastboot oem check whilst hoping I could get TWRP in long ago; no dice - device unlocked: false. Also, I do not seem to have the permission to run the "fastboot oem unlock" command.
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OK, I only had the hope to help you. You can try to contact gearbest how they flash their shoprom... Just kidding
Please tell us, what the answer to your bug report was. Hope that would not last a year for xiaomi to answer ...

Unlock Woes
Ultimate Chicken said:
Its already been stated long ago in mi's official forums, that the unlock procedure works on a Gobal nondev, but I don't think the procedure has been tested outside of China and Akhand-bharat. 15+ days since I got the permission to unlock
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I am from India and havn't been able to unlock newer mi phones ( 3s prime and 4A ). If this did this to safeguard these devices clearly shoprom like places have defied that.
STill waiting for some genius to find jailbreak without begging Mi

Yeah, this is the working guide now.
I follow this guide to root redmi 4A. Instead of cafface when we use original twrp recovery I face boot loops issue on global Rom.

Palm Trees said:
Device: Xiaomi Redmi 4A from Gearbest
The phone was shipped with a reported "fake global rom". I managed to flash the Global Rom (unofficial by Xiaomi EU). Here's how I did it.
1. Download XiaoMiFlash tool (https://mega.nz/#!aAhCmbSS!LvXzz7F1U5kG8v6oCbN_NiWFPvXahNON_FfclGnjFPE)
2. Download the Official China Stable Rom from Xiaomi (http://en.miui.com/a-234.html) choose Redmi 4A Latest China Stable Version Fastboot File Download
3. Extract the China Rom and change extracted .tar file's extension to .tz
3a. Extract the .tz file with 7zip
4. Open MiFlash tool, select the folder where you've just extracted the .tz file (named rolex_images_V8.1.2.0.MCCCNDI_20161125.0000.00_6.0_cn)
4a. Check the "clean all and lock" option in the lower right corner in MiFlash tool
5. Power off your device. Now press the 'power' button and 'volume up'
6. A screen appears with several options, choose 'Download'
7. Connect your phone to your PC and await (COM [xx]) to show in MiFlash tool
8. Click flash and wait for it to finish.
9. Reboot your phone and wait (this will take 5-10 minutes)
10. When you've installed the China Rom go to Mi Unlock Status
11. If it says 'Device is unlocked' you're good to go, if your device is locked this method wont work (see picture above)
12. Download the latest weekly rom or stable (your choice) from https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/6-12-22.36929/
13. Download Cofface's TWRP recovery for Redmi 4A: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862683408
14. Flash the recovery if you can - I couldn't so I ran (fastboot boot [filename].img)
15. Phone now boots into TWRP
16. Perform Nandroid and wipe (factory reset)
17. Install Xiaomi EU rom
18. Voila! You have the unoffical global rom by Xiaomi EU and fully functional Play Store.
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Screen shot??

Is the new 4a version (2GM RAM, 32 GB ROM) supported for this procedure and eu rom? I was thinking to that phone for my son but I don't want china bloatware.
thanks in advance
mauro

Hi Mauro, yes, it is.
My 4A 2GB 32GB WORLD from gearbest came with Version: V8.1.6.0.MXDMIDI - STABLE world and a LOCKED bootloader.
I checked the bootloader status 1st with #fastboot oem device-info
Then opend a MI Account via the phone itself and asked for the unlock permission. Which was granted within 10 minutes. (Thanks!)
There is a restrictive waiting time of 72h after creating the MI account and unlocking the bl which the recent version of the unlock tool respects - but the older version (MiFlashUnlock_1.1.1111.1_en) thankfully ignores.
After that I followed above instructions (twrp did not install for me neither, I got a good scare when trying to boot into allegedly installed twrp but was greeted with the Chinese stock recovery - changing language is the right button, 2nd row from below - but that won´t help you, you have) to boot into twrp from fastload and then installed Xiaomi EU rom and root (from sdcard). All good!

That's great! Thanks a lot santamanga!
santamanga said:
Hi Mauro, yes, it is.
My 4A 2GB 32GB WORLD from gearbest came with Version: V8.1.6.0.MXDMIDI - STABLE world and a LOCKED bootloader.
I checked the bootloader status 1st with #fastboot oem device-info
Then opend a MI Account via the phone itself and asked for the unlock permission. Which was granted within 10 minutes. (Thanks!)
There is a restrictive waiting time of 72h after creating the MI account and unlocking the bl which the recent version of the unlock tool respects - but the older version (MiFlashUnlock_1.1.1111.1_en) thankfully ignores.
After that I followed above instructions (twrp did not install for me neither, I got a good scare when trying to boot into allegedly installed twrp but was greeted with the Chinese stock recovery - changing language is the right button, 2nd row from below - but that won´t help you, you have) to boot into twrp from fastload and then installed Xiaomi EU rom and root (from sdcard). All good!
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Thx bud
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[TOOL][MIDO] TOOL ALL IN ONE (Drivers|Unlock|TWRP|Factory Image|Stock Recovery)

This is the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4's TOOL ALL IN ONE Discussion Thread more info and download go to the Original Thread
TOOL ALL IN ONE
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"lightbox_share": "Share",
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ADVANCED OPTIONS
FUNCTIONS
Install Drivers
Install Drivers
Unlock Bootloader
Lock Bootloader (use carefully)
Flash TWRP Recovery
Flash Stock Recovery
Flash Stock Factory Image
Automatic ROOT
Install APKs
Uninstall APKs
Take a Screenshot
Take a Screen Reocrd
Flash Partitions
Erase All Data (This function can decrypt the phone)
Reboot Phone
Update the Tool to latest version
Update Adb and Fastboot to latest version
Set Adb and Fastboot priviliges in system wide
Install Zip directly from PC (Required TWRP on phone)(These functions work perfectly on my pc but i have perfect adb drivers on my pc and perfect TWRP on my phone)
Flash Fastboot ROM
Delete downloaded files
ADB File Manager
DEVICE LIST
If you want you can send a request to add a new device here:
New Device Request Form
Device List
DOWNLOAD
Original Thread
DONATE LINK
If you want to support the project please consider making a donation, thanks.
​

Is there any source code available? I don't see many people using something like this when there are device-specific alternatives that are open source as well.

JosVermeulen said:
Is there any source code available? I don't see many people using something like this when there are device-specific alternatives that are open source as well.
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This tool is not open source and it is device-specific for all Official supported devices.
I don't know others alternatives and I'm not interested in knowing them.
If you want to use it, ok, if you don't want to use it, it's always ok just don't bother others users

Good Job
It will make things easier for our device

v1da said:
Good Job
It will make things easier for our device
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I want to specify that this tool can't bypass Xiaomi Bootloader Unlock procedure but all others function are working

mauronofrio said:
I want to specify that this tool can't bypass Xiaomi Bootloader Unlock procedure but all others function are working
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Then this app is mostly useless...
Don't write all in one, including boooader unlock if it does not unlock bootloader. The only way to unlock a Xiaomi Bootloader is via the official app. So either remove bootloader unlock or all in one from the title because it is misleading.

greenys' said:
Then this app is mostly useless...
Don't write all in one, including boooader unlock if it does not unlock bootloader. The only way to unlock a Xiaomi Bootloader is via the official app. So either remove bootloader unlock or all in one from the title because it is misleading.
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The name is that and will not be changed, this tool is not written only for xiaomi devices but also for others devices. Unfortunately Xiaomi devices needs to be unlocked through official method and this is why they have not been added until now. In all cases clicking on unlock you will be redirected to a good guide to unlock xiaomi devices.

mauronofrio said:
The name is that and will not be changed, this tool is not written only for xiaomi devices but also for others devices. Unfortunately Xiaomi devices needs to be unlocked through official method and this is why they have not been added until now. In all cases clicking on unlock you will be redirected to a good guide to unlock xiaomi devices.
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Whatever it was designed for it does not work as intended with Xiaomi devices. So you should not have shared it with that title because it is not true. Without bootloader unlock you cannot do mainly anything and this app is not designed to unlock MI devices. It is my opinion that you shouldn't have shared it here under that name because it's very misleading. I've told you what you should do to make it not misunderstandable but you refuse to take my advice. See, whatever. You told your own opinion and I've told mine. Topic closed.

greenys' said:
Whatever it was designed for it does not work as intended with Xiaomi devices. So you should not have shared it with that title because it is not true. Without bootloader unlock you cannot do mainly anything and this app is not designed to unlock MI devices. It is my opinion that you shouldn't have shared it here under that name because it's very misleading. I've told you what you should do to make it not misunderstandable but you refuse to take my advice. See, whatever. You told your own opinion and I've told mine. Topic closed.
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He'll just say "If you want to use it, ok, if you don't want to use it, it's always ok just don't bother others users." and ignore any valid remarks.

JosVermeulen said:
He'll just say "If you want to use it, ok, if you don't want to use it, it's always ok just don't bother others users." and ignore any valid remarks.
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Again, i don't say what he said it's not true, i said that this is the name of the tool and that is the name of dedicated support threads. Unlock option is not available for xiaomi devices (except for Xiaomi Mi A1), in its place you will find the link to a guide to unlock the bootloader. Now if you want to tell me that a recovery on the tool is not working, or you want i add a new recovery to the list or you have problem with the tool, comment and i will try to help you, but do not keep saying unnecessary things.
Thanks and have a good day

mauronofrio said:
Again, i don't say what he said it's not true, i said that this is the name of the tool and that is the name of dedicated support threads. Unlock option is not available for xiaomi devices (except for Xiaomi Mi A1), in its place you will find the link to a guide to unlock the bootloader. Now if you want to tell me that a recovery on the tool is not working, or you want i add a new recovery to the list or you have problem with the tool, comment and i will try to help you, but do not keep saying unnecessary things.
Thanks and have a good day
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Whatever floats your boat. You too have a good day.

ouch, i was here to unlock my 2nd mido in the fast way, well the app cant unlock bl

Very promising tool! Many thanks for your work Dev.

Can this tool flash stock images on the device with locked bootloader, or do I have to use edl?

mauronofrio said:
This is the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4's TOOL ALL IN ONE Discussion Thread more info and download go to the Original Thread
TOOL ALL IN ONE
ADVANCED OPTIONS
FUNCTIONS
Install Drivers
Install Drivers
Unlock Bootloader
Lock Bootloader (use carefully)
Flash TWRP Recovery
Flash Stock Recovery
Flash Stock Factory Image
Automatic ROOT
Install APKs
Uninstall APKs
Take a Screenshot
Take a Screen Reocrd
Flash Partitions
Erase All Data (This function can decrypt the phone)
Reboot Phone
Update the Tool to latest version
Update Adb and Fastboot to latest version
Set Adb and Fastboot priviliges in system wide
Install Zip directly from PC (Required TWRP on phone)(These functions work perfectly on my pc but i have perfect adb drivers on my pc and perfect TWRP on my phone)
Flash Fastboot ROM
Delete downloaded files
ADB File Manager
DEVICE LIST
If you want you can send a request to add a new device here:
New Device Request Form
Device List
DOWNLOAD
Original Thread
DONATE LINK
If you want to support the project please consider making a donation, thanks.
​
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where is the download ?

miaoudak said:
where is the download ?
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Are you kidding, right? Don't be a write-only user.. Read the post you've replied to and follow the links.. literally the first line of the quoted #1 post points to the original thread where the download links are available (one main and 3 alternatives)..

its execute from fastboot mode or edl sir...

has someone tried it and is it still working today?

Just DL this morning to test

T-Mobile get Unlock Code to Submit to OnePlus for unlock token

This took me way too long to figure out so Hopefully this will make it quicker for someone:
OnePlus Help Page
Dr. Mario said:
fastboot oem get_unlock_code
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(Found ten pages in at https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/t-mobile-bootloader-unlock.4181339/page-10#post-83922873)
Once you have the unlock code go to: One Plus Unlock Token Page
If your phone does not show up in fastboot and you are on windows 10: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-fix-device-not-showing-up-in-fastboot-mode-windows-10.4194491/
The drivers will not install in windows 10 unless you Disable driver signing enforcement first.
In case you did not know, your phone comes with driver installation software that will show up when you plug your phone into your computer. However, if you have USB debugging turned on first, they will not pop up.
This is all basic stuff, but some times people need help with the basics!
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Edited to add the following next step
One week later (pretty much to the second) go back to: One Plus Unlock Token Page (you should also get an e-mail with a link. Download the file unlock_code.bin and place it in the same directory you will be running fastboot from.
Don't forget that if you continue past this point you will wipe your phone and have to go through the setup process again. Your phone will also ask for confirmation of this.
Also, as of 11.0.4.6.KB09CB continuing will change your widevine to L3.
Open a command prompt or terminal window and run the following:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash cust-unlock unlock_code.bin
fastboot flashing unlock
------------------------------------------------------------
To Root:
Rooting instructions

However, if you have USB debugging turned on first, they will not pop up.
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Thats good tip! I never have USB debugging turned off before 1st connection...
ALSO,
There are differences between
FASTBOOTD
AND
FASTBOOT

How long do they send the token

Can this be done with a temporary sim unlock?

jefffeely said:
This took me way too long to figure out so Hopefully this will make it quicker for someone:
OnePlus Help Page
(Found ten pages in at https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/t-mobile-bootloader-unlock.4181339/page-10#post-83922873)
Once you have the unlock code go to: One Plus Unlock Token Page
If your phone does not show up in fastboot and you are on windows 10: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-fix-device-not-showing-up-in-fastboot-mode-windows-10.4194491/
The drivers will not install in windows 10 unless you Disable driver signing enforcement first.
In case you did not know, your phone comes with driver installation software that will show up when you plug your phone into your computer. However, if you have USB debugging turned on first, they will not pop up.
This is all basic stuff, but some times people need help with the basics!
(edited for clarity)
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Edited to add the following next step
One week later (pretty much to the second) go back to: One Plus Unlock Token Page (you should also get an e-mail with a link. Download the file unlock_code.bin and place it in the same directory you will be running fastboot from.
Don't forget that if you continue past this point you will wipe your phone and have to go through the setup process again. Your phone will also ask for confirmation of this.
Also, as of 11.0.4.6.KB09CB continuing will change your widevine to L3.
Open a command prompt or terminal window and run the following:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash cust-unlock unlock_code.bin
fastboot flashing unlock
------------------------------------------------------------
To Root:
Rooting instructions
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This is horrible T-Mobile Tech had no idea what 64 digit code i needed to unlock bootloader told me to contact one plus they told me to contact T-Mobile Technician so the rep put me in touch with a tech from Metro Pcs who said my imei is T-Mobile not Metro and hung up on me Its a never ending battle i need to find a Factory Unlocked Nord 10 5g if i want to root i do like the the stock rom Oxygen but i never owned a phone before that wasn't rooted I have now 4 of these Phones if anyone has a factory unlocked nord 10 5g willing to sell or barter with me as i have a bunch of cellphones please contact me or if you work for T-mobile and can get me this code i need for the token please contact me Thanks

superbart007 said:
Can this be done with a temporary sim unlock?
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No, requires permanent. Talk to TMobile support on Twitter and tell them you use your phone for development purposes.

Okay I know this is stupid, but since it takes a freaking week (I thought I'd sit down and flash Lineage "real quick"...joke's on me), does the OnePlus site want everything on BOTH lines of that unlock code section, appended together as one long string? Or is that two separate codes?
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matt314159 said:
Okay I know this is stupid, but since it takes a freaking week (I thought I'd sit down and flash Lineage "real quick"...joke's on me), does the OnePlus site want everything on BOTH lines of that unlock code section, appended together as one long string? Or is that two separate codes?
View attachment 5537469
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Just flash my EU conversion, update to the latest stable OOS, then go lineage away and forget this nonsense unlock.bin.
But to answer your question: Copy both lines as 1 line without any breaks or spaces. Then enjoy waiting 2 weeks for the code, if the website decides to work at all.

craznazn said:
Just flash my EU conversion, update to the latest stable OOS, then go lineage away and forget this nonsense unlock.bin.
But to answer your question: Copy both lines as 1 line without any breaks or spaces. Then enjoy waiting 2 weeks for the code, if the website decides to work at all.
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Thanks! Yep, in the end that's what I did. Flashed international FW with the MSM tool, then unlocked the bootloader without waiting for the token. Then spent about two more hours troubleshooting a bunch of unrelated stuff due to some user error, but in the end, landed with the phone on LOS 18.1 so I'm happy.

jefffeely said:
This took me way too long to figure out so Hopefully this will make it quicker for someone:
OnePlus Help Page
(Found ten pages in at https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/t-mobile-bootloader-unlock.4181339/page-10#post-83922873)
Once you have the unlock code go to: One Plus Unlock Token Page
If your phone does not show up in fastboot and you are on windows 10: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-fix-device-not-showing-up-in-fastboot-mode-windows-10.4194491/
The drivers will not install in windows 10 unless you Disable driver signing enforcement first.
In case you did not know, your phone comes with driver installation software that will show up when you plug your phone into your computer. However, if you have USB debugging turned on first, they will not pop up.
This is all basic stuff, but some times people need help with the basics!
(edited for clarity)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Edited to add the following next step
One week later (pretty much to the second) go back to: One Plus Unlock Token Page (you should also get an e-mail with a link. Download the file unlock_code.bin and place it in the same directory you will be running fastboot from.
Don't forget that if you continue past this point you will wipe your phone and have to go through the setup process again. Your phone will also ask for confirmation of this.
Also, as of 11.0.4.6.KB09CB continuing will change your widevine to L3.
Open a command prompt or terminal window and run the following:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash cust-unlock unlock_code.bin
fastboot flashing unlock
------------------------------------------------------------
To Root:
Rooting instructions
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I have done everything that I am suppose to and I will say this is the not the first phone I have rooted however I will say this is by far the most difficult. Now with that being said, have you or did you run into the error telling you to enter a valid IMEI. I know mine is correct T-Mobile verified it with me several times when they were so kind to network unlock my phone the same day I bought it. Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated.

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Anyone have the conversion zip????

My problem is that my phone shipped with an incomplete serial number. The oneplus token website calls for an 8 digit serial but I only have 7 digits. OnePlus 9 Pro 5G from T-Mobile. Oneplus tech said I needed to add a 0 on the front end, but if I do that then the unlock code through ADB will not match to the change. Therefore my information is incorrect. I am in touch with Oneplus, but wish there was a third party token generator for my current details. Not sure if I have any other options. Grrrr!

TheGhost1951 said:
My problem is that my phone shipped with an incomplete serial number. The oneplus token website calls for an 8 digit serial but I only have 7 digits. OnePlus 9 Pro 5G from T-Mobile. Oneplus tech said I needed to add a 0 on the front end, but if I do that then the unlock code through ADB will not match to the change. Therefore my information is incorrect. I am in touch with Oneplus, but wish there was a third party token generator for my current details. Not sure if I have any other options. Grrrr!
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Convert to EU via MSM, unlock bootloader with no unlock.bin

craznazn said:
Convert to EU via MSM, unlock bootloader with no unlock.bin
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Thank you, will look into the conversion.

matt314159 said:
Thanks! Yep, in the end that's what I did. Flashed international FW with the MSM tool, then unlocked the bootloader without waiting for the token. Then spent about two more hours troubleshooting a bunch of unrelated stuff due to some user error, but in the end, landed with the phone on LOS 18.1 so I'm happy.
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Hello there can you help me out with The OnePlus 8 t mobile it's locked and OEM is grey.. I talked to t mobile .. and I don't have a t mobile account since I live in Pakistan.
It's carrier locked and it's t mobile firmware ..
Please guide me how can I fix it
My mail: [email protected]
Thanks
.

craznazn said:
Just flash my EU conversion, update to the latest stable OOS, then go lineage away and forget this nonsense unlock.bin.
But to answer your question: Copy both lines as 1 line without any breaks or spaces. Then enjoy waiting 2 weeks for the code, if the website decides to work at all.
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Hey there, maybe you could help with how to unlock bootloader without the token?
i'm on international firmware.
I did just submit my token to oneplus but would rather not wait.
Do i need something else?
thanks!!

hugh288 said:
Hey there, maybe you could help with how to unlock bootloader without the token?
i'm on international firmware.
I did just submit my token to oneplus but would rather not wait.
Do i need something else?
thanks!!
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Shouldn't need the token on international firmware. A simple fastboot oem unlock should do it. Just be sure you have OEM unlocking enabled under developer options.

hugh288 said:
Hey there, maybe you could help with how to unlock bootloader without the token?
i'm on international firmware.
I did just submit my token to oneplus but would rather not wait.
Do i need something else?
thanks!!
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If you converted via MSM, you don't need an unlock code.

craznazn said:
If you converted via MSM, you don't need an unlock code.
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I did try to fastboot oem unlock but it says I need the token.

hugh288 said:
I did try to fastboot oem unlock but it says I need the token.
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Are you on OOS12? If so, then yeah you do need it.
If you just flash the conversion, you can unlock it then upgrade to OOS12