OK I just got an HTC Merge(lexikon) but i was surprised to find it hasn't been released yet. so now im stuck with the problem of how to perm root it. I have ran visionary and temprooted it but thats no fun, plus i want to install new roms
The merge seems to be very close to the HTC EVO shift, with the only big difference seemingly being the wimax part. The processor is the same, and the memory seems the same too. My question is, would it be safe to try this (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=932153) hboot and recovery on the merge? Would this method be safe (apart from the inherent risk of flashing hboots)? Would these roms work on the merge? Too many questions
But I've also read that the merge is apparently very close to the g2 etc, and is supposed to be in the HTC Vision family of phones, from what ive read, it seems i have to first convert it to something like the G2(something about partitions etc) and then i'll be able to start flashing roms on it. so I'm confused.
I have been unable to find a matching RUU for this lexikon, as all RUUs Ive found are older than the rom version on the phone. The phones splash screen is for US Cellular, however the phone isnt on their site.
some details:
Bootloader screen:
HBOOT - 0.88.0000
RADIO - 1.07.00.1228_2
Dec 2, 2010, 16:07:41
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I am experienced with adb and flashing etc, and I'd be happy to work with devs interested in the merge. Any help would be appreciated.
I'm quite curious about this as well because CellSouth is getting the merge this month and the first thing i wanna do it root it and possibly get cm7 on the baby. I've scoured the forums and sadly noticed that one doesn exist for this particular phone. I have noticed that it is being associated with the desire Z and possibly the shift but no one has stated which thread to follow for the Merge. Hopefully someone drops in and answers your question bro cuz i'll definitely be following where you go for resources whenever i upgrade
no luck man, been searching for more than a week. I guesswork will only start on this once its released and some devs get their hands on this. I wanted to get the ball rolling before it was released so we had something once it landed but their has been no response or interest from any devs etc
Alltel pre-orders for the HTC Merge ship tomorrow, which is the first official release of the phone, so I get the feeling there will be more people asking these questions very soon.
Guess all we can do is be patient..I mean with all the work they are doing over in the G2/DZ forums, it shouldn't take them that long to get things rolling on the Merge Dont even own it yet but already eager to overclock it hehehe
Hasnt it started shipping yet? No news on google, no news on the forums, it hasnt even appeared here yet. This seems to be the slowest launch of any device ever.
I got mine. It's nice.
Alltel, the provider that just launched the phone, is not a major carrier. Alltel has around 800,000 subscribers. Compare that to Verizon Wireless's 102.2 million and AT&T Mobility's 95.5 million, and you'll understand why the forums aren't exactly blowing up with Merge users.
That said, a lot of Alltel subscribers have been waiting for a phone like this, so I'm sure they're selling a lot of them. I think people will be trickling in as the phone launches on other regional carriers like Cellular South. There will probably only be a quicker surge in the user base if the phone launches on Verizon.
Alltel software versions
Looks like the Alltel release has some newer software builds:
Bootloader screen:
LEXIKON XB SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-0.88.0000
RADIO-1.08.00.0224
eMMC-boot
Dec 2 2010, 16:07:41
Baseband version
12.38W.80.14U_1.08.00.0224
Kernel version
2.6.32.17-gda47c97
[email protected] #1
Sat Jan 29 02:50:37 CST 2011
Build number
2.04.671.1 CL336990 release-keys
Software number
2.04.671.1
PRI Version
1.56_011
Potential root method for HTC Merge
After doing a bit of research, I've found an approach to attempting to gain permanent root privileges on the Merge that seems fairly safe.
Basically, follow the main instructions for the most current method of rooting the G2 / Desire Z / Desire HD, but skip the hboot/recovery steps. If it works, it should be good for S-OFF, Super-CID, SIM-unlock (if other versions of the phone are SIM-locked; the Alltel isn't), and root.
Here's the procedure. Take path 4b (because we don't have an engineering hboot file) and skip the following line, because we don't have a recovery we know is compatible:
Code:
./flash_image recovery recovery.img
While a recovery would be nice, I don't see why the rest wouldn't work without one.
It doesn't sound too risky because the steps are:
Use psneuter to get temp root. I imagine at worst, this just doesn't work.
Use gfree to power cycle the emmc, which will restart in read/write mode. Probably in the worst case, this doesn't work and your device restarts.
Use root_psn script to copy busybox, su, and Superuser.apk to the now-writable system partition. I don't see how this would make your Merge unusable in a way you can't undo.
I don't need permanent root access so I haven't tried this myself. Please post your results if you try it. If you don't try it but see a reason this won't work, please let us know.
Disclaimer: I have not tested this. In fact, I am new to Android (although proficient with Linux). If you become the first person to brick a Merge, don't blame me for encouraging you or providing dangerous ideas.
i tried using 2 different versions of gfree and its a no-go
doesn't damage device but i get errors and of course no root
thanks for the effort and the info discostrings
Hmm. Thanks for reporting your results stoney!
Whatever allows gfree to work seems to be patched (which is why you need to downgrade the Desire Z and HD in the instructions).
There are Merge ("Lexikon") RUUs floating around from testing last fall with Verizon that seem to have software versions that gfree will work with (1.23 and 1.33). So the downgrade trick may be possible. However, I'm not familiar with the signing process, so I don't know whether the current Merge would recognize them as a valid "upgrade" after lowering the version number. Trying it would be pretty risky as there's no way I know to back up or restore the stock ROM.
I guess we'll need to wait for a dev to look at this, or at least for a recent stock RUU as a safety net. If anyone is looking for the Lexikon ROMs, I can provide links, but they were pretty easy to find with a search engine.
A question for any dev that stops by: are the Lexikon ROMs from the fall likely to be flashable to the current Merge via the version-lowering trick and will they work with gfree?
not feeling trying the downgrade yet so i guess I'll wait. my only concern is that the more time passes the more I get the feeling its not going to be picked up by a major carrier thus diminishing our chances that the device will end up in the hands of devs that want to tinker with it. a GREAT phone as-is though so no complaints from me.
yeah thats what i fear as well. another month and if this thing cant do cyanogen mod im selling it. Its a shame though, having the best android qwerty phone and not being able to tweak it. anyone know wtf is wrong with verizon?
Where the hell can I found an Unlocked HTC Merge ?
All u HTC merge owners. I'm working on my computer now with adobe. I will try to have us some new rooting programs soon. I got all u guys. I will keep u informed
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Sorry about the misprint. I'm using adb & getting it done with the HTC merge
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thats the same build and numbers i have bc i have the alltel merge also. do give up guys. it wont be long and we should have perm root
Hoping someone can crack it soon before the phone is obsolete and forgotton about. Such a good phone. I'm glad I can temp root and use wireless tether but I'd love CM7.
stoney_38668 said:
Hoping someone can crack it soon before the phone is obsolete and forgotton about. Such a good phone. I'm glad I can temp root and use wireless tether but I'd love CM7.
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If people are still developing for the G1 then i think we shouldn't worry about getting obsolete. Our phones are already way more obsolete than most people might think. But so are all the others, which were released about a month or two ago. We now have dual core phones and Sense 3.0. Sense 3.0 will not be coming to the HTC Desire S or the Incredible S.
BUT
The community will still port most of that stuff. hopefully. In the meantime, as merge owners, please show your support here.
What's really crazy is that the Merge isn't even on the HTC website yet. I emailed them and asked why and was told that the phone had not been released yet.....
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Due to a lot of newbie questions arising in the Kaiser forum lately, I've decided to open this topic. Maybe we can all contribute to it and also make it sticky. Hopefully it will prevent pollution of Kaiser Android forum with common newbie questions that were answered like 100 times already.
Here are some common questions I've seen lately, with answers. Suggestions and corrections are welcome. I invite all experienced Android users to contribute to this topic with their Q/A posts or maybe suggestions and corrections for my Q/A post.
Q: I'm trying to install Android, but don't know where to start and how to do it?
A: You have to options, SD install (keeps Windows Mobile on the device in case you change your mind about Android) or NAND install (it wipes your Windows Mobile of the device). Follow the guide for SD install here or the guide for NAND install here.
Q: Everybody is talking about DZO's repository for kernel (NBH/zImage) files. Where can I find it?
A: Here!
Q: Found the kernels but I'm confused now. Which kernel / panel should I choose for my Kaiser?
A: You will have to find out which panel type is your Kaiser using: 1, 2 or 3. If you pick wrong you will have errors on your screen. The best way to test is to start with an SD install, use zImage kernel and edit andboot/default.txt with the "board-htckaiser.panel_type" set to 1, 2 or 3, until you get the righ one for your Kaiser. User zenity wrote also about this here.
Q: I'm trying to do an SD install to ext2 partitions but don't know how to format SD card?
A: You will need an Ubuntu Live CD. Get it here. Then boot it and just follow this great video guide by user loserskater.
Q: I installed Android 2.1 (eclair), but camera and BT audio is not working. What am I doing wrong?
A: Camera and BT audio are currently not supported under Android 2.1 (eclair) on Kaiser devices. You could however use one of the older Android builds (Donut), like Myn's Warm Donut. Camera and BT audio are supported on most of the Donut builds, but keep in mind that quality is still not comparable to quality on Windows Mobile.
Q: How can I mount SD card through USB?
A: Here is the same problem with a solution.
Q: Which is the best Android build for Kaiser?
A: Hard question to answer. Actually there aren't many Kaiser dedicated builds. Luckily Vogue builds works on Kaiser, if you apply Wifi and BT updates (if they are available). You should probably try and decide by yourself. Keep in mind that older Donut 1.6 builds have camera and BT audio supported, while newer Eclair 2.1 builds have more functions and also better UI. Two very popular builds are Myn's Warm Donut and Incubus26Jc's Super Eclair 2.1.
Q: I installed Android but now everything is blurry.
A: It's due to wrong resolution. Kaiser phones have panel for 230x320 but you're probably using 320x480 build. Here is a post by user tatnai where he explains this situation for Vogue devices (it goes same for Kaiser).
Q: I have Android up and running. Now I need navigation software. Which one to use?
A: Well, iGo & iGo Amigo works on Android, so does Ndrive and Sygic. But you may bump into the resolution problem if you are using 230x320 and want to use iGo. Read this topic.
Q: My battery status is wrong. How can I fix this.
A: You need to "calibrate" the battery with your Android. Here is a guide made by user Millence.
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I'd also invite all Android newbies to go through Android Vogue FAQ topic as mostly it's all valid for Kaiser devices as well.
BT Audio work in the old polymod build. Use delta or gamma+BTUpdate.
Sd Install guide.
I just checked out the SDcard link its outdated, doesn't reference androidinstall.tar. Having l33t xperts direct n00bs to easy sounding guides which result in failure is a huge pet peeve, so please stop if your not even going to test your own advice. Newb's, like myself?, are having issues because we are trying to use haret or otherwise we are trying things reported to work, yet seem to have never been tried in recent times. FYI: Haret method is broke. If you don't believe me disprove me, please disprove me. Start from scratch, reference http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=680963. For now it seems that sdcard/nand not using haret is the only way to get a working droid w/ sound and everything. That guide is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=680963, but I haven't gone that route as I like my winmo. The furthest I got with haret was booting droid w/o sound and no one has been able to offer any advice that i haven't already tried. I tried a bunch of different kernels, a few different radios. Please prove me wrong I think requiring users to nuke their winmo when android is still beta and lacking drivers is insane. (i.e. my winmo takes about 6hours to install and tweak everything and I use it regulary, why should i have to wipe it just so I can preview the development progress?)
thebulletfromhell said:
BT Audio work in the old polymod build. Use delta or gamma+BTUpdate.
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I almost forgot that BT audio works on polymod. Couldn't we just take the fix and apply it to other Eclair builds like Incubus26Jc's Super Eclair or mssmison's CM 5.0.7 test 3?
tyler51773 said:
Newb's, like myself?, are having issues because we are trying to use haret or otherwise we are trying things reported to work, yet seem to have never been tried in recent times. FYI: Haret method is broke. If you don't believe me disprove me, please disprove me.
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I'm Haret booting every day. It works. With sound. On some builds also with camera and BT. But you're right - the links are outdated, it's for the old SQSH method - sorry. Can't find any newer in-depth SD install guide (if somebody knows one please post a link) but here is a quick quide by user tatnai that works.
However I believe Android on Kaiser is still not ready for prime-time use. If you need a stable OS where everything works as it should, you should stick to WinMo at least for a while. You want to contrubute do developement? Welcome. If you have a problem / question? That's what forum is for and we will help you if we can.
I made this FAQ in a good faith to help users start - I had problems starting Android on HTC also when I first decided to do it. But I tried & tried, read the forum throughly and eventually I succeeded.
Android on Kaiser is still in developement and things change on a daily basis. Thta's why forum is for, so we can discuss that and help each other.
Versioning?
Maybe its cause I've used the newest sources or because my hardware is different, would be nice to know either way what it is that causes me not to have sound. I basically did follow that guys guide, but I'm still sol. Can you download the newest ones and give it a go? If it works then I'll follow your instructions, if not can you backtrack which sources you used so perhaps we can do a diff on it to see what needs to be done? Please check out the http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=680963 and post a solution if you can come up with one that produces an android w/ sound via haret, about 3-7 of us who have posted there would appreciate it, and god knows how many others who are keeping their mouth shut as well.
tyler51773 said:
Maybe its cause I've used the newest sources or because my hardware is different, would be nice to know either way what it is that causes me not to have sound. I basically did follow that guys guide, but I'm still sol. Can you download the newest ones and give it a go? If it works then I'll follow your instructions, if not can you backtrack which sources you used so perhaps we can do a diff on it to see what needs to be done? Please check out the http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=680963 and post a solution if you can come up with one that produces an android w/ sound via haret, about 3-7 of us who have posted there would appreciate it, and god knows how many others who are keeping their mouth shut as well.
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Let's try it like this.. Here is the link to copy of my andboot folder, with incubus26jc's & Vilords Tattoo Sense Android androidinstall.tar build for Vogue and Kaiser. This one is native 240x320 with working Wifi and Camera on Kaiser. Latest dzo's zImage is included. This one works for me superbly. Build still lacks support for BT but I think it will be solved soon.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/72524/andboot.7z
Download it and install it. Before installation change (in default.txt) panel setting "board-htckaiser.panel_type=3" to your panel type and also set "board-kaiser-battery.battery_capacity" parameter to 2000 if you're using 1350mAh stock Kaiser battery. Please report if your sound works with this configuration. Hope it helps.
Two things....one can we get a Tutorial for how to revert back to WM? Also can we get an admin to make this sticky!!??
toolfan2k4 said:
Two things....one can we get a Tutorial for how to revert back to WM? Also can we get an admin to make this sticky!!??
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If you have flashed winmo ever before, you shouldnt have a problem. just boot into the bootloader and flash as usual.
i install system in NAND and data in ext2
but when i check in my sd (windows only can detect fat32 format),
data.img in my sd. it is normal?
You suppose to put data on sd card partition. Its kinda confusing.
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You suppose to put data on sd card partition. Its kinda confusing.
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i cant understand?
i wnt data in ext2. so android can run faster
but when i check my fat32 partition, data.img in this partition
should i put androidinstall.tar in my ext2 partition when i install??
Select Data On SD Card Partition. The Other Option Make Data.IMG(which is formatted in ext2)
thebulletfromhell said:
Select Data On SD Card Partition. The Other Option Make Data.IMG(which is formatted in ext2)
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i cant choose NAND and SD partition...
only can choose NAND and ext2
Still no sound.
I get the same series of errors every time. (The slide that is most specifc to sound, i.e. ept error)
milanche said:
I'm Haret booting every day. It works. With sound. On some builds also with camera and BT. But you're right - the links are outdated, it's for the old SQSH method - sorry. Can't find any newer in-depth SD install guide (if somebody knows one please post a link) but here is a quick quide by user tatnai that works.
However I believe Android on Kaiser is still not ready for prime-time use. If you need a stable OS where everything works as it should, you should stick to WinMo at least for a while. You want to contrubute do developement? Welcome. If you have a problem / question? That's what forum is for and we will help you if we can.
I made this FAQ in a good faith to help users start - I had problems starting Android on HTC also when I first decided to do it. But I tried & tried, read the forum throughly and eventually I succeeded.
Android on Kaiser is still in developement and things change on a daily basis. Thta's why forum is for, so we can discuss that and help each other.
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Hey milanche, thanks a million for making this FAQ. It has been very helpful for me. I am LOVING android on my Kaiser! I got a sweet sweet taste of it when using my friend's X10 and was HOOKED. Now, I'm HOOKED UP!!!
deezy7?
Deezy, are you using haret? Did you get sound off the bat?
The 'local ept for program xxxxx' error is normal, as are the first ones about tty and job control, I see these 'errors' every time I boot, and it seems to have no effect, the rpc ones i get sometimes, usually followed by a load of FC's once android starts, the init sys_prop ones I have seen before also, with the same results.
Basically once this happens I have to pull the battery and reboot, which usually fixes things, in my case that is.
However I'm beginning to wonder if there is something more serious going on with your device, having followed your trials it seems that no matter what you try you are dogged by bad luck, I'm sure it's not you, or that you are making mistakes, simply that, for whatever reason, android hates your Kaiser.
Sorry I can't be of more help, this one simply baffles me.
@tyler51773
Did you try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=6570064&postcount=7
And what were the results?
what option i have to take if want install system in NAND and data in ext2??
because when i choose system on NAND and data on ext2, my data.img will go to my SD
Just seen this on T-Mobile's twitter page in the UK
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I think I will be de branding my phone later today!
Yep, me too!
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Me three! Any ideas/help on how to do this
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
long! 10 char
What way did you debrand your desire? Any links ?
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Think I'm going to de-brand my Desire as well. If possible could someone answer the following questions, did search but ain't found anything that exactly answers the following. Sorry if I missed it and they will probably be useful answers for fellow network branded users wanting Froyo.
1) What does the T-Mobile specific update actually have in it other than the splash screen logo and setting tweaks for the network?
2) Will it be possible to go back to the T-Mobile rom after de-branding at a later date? I presume this would be possible if I locate a copy of the rom to download and flash back onto the phone.
3) Will de-branding effect the contract/warranty with the phone? I have found that rooting would invalidate the warranty, however all I want is the stock HTC rom on the phone and not a custom one which shouldn't require rooting. So would replacing the T-Mobile rom with the HTC rom invalidate the warranty?
4) In order to get the OTA update to 2.2/Froyo what needs to be done to the phone? Do I just need to create a gold card and flash the phone with a stock Eclair 2.1 rom or the most recent HTC rom and wait for the update to appear.
Thanks
*fully agree with this topic*
with that in mind
if somebody wants to give us a quick run through of how to debrand a currently up to date tmo uk desire, i'd highly appreciate it
i just want to get that damn 2.2 update this weekend.
i'm not rooted or anything. just totally standard tmo uk with whatever the latest OTA stuff is
I have been looking into Debranding my phone, the debranded rom is now outdated and although I guess it would update, there were issues with losing Wi-Fi after updating.
I am not sure if there is a dump of the most up-to-date rom hanging around?
Any way,
T-Mobile sent me this message regarding the FroYo OTA this weekend
Hi there, we have been advised by them [HTC] that it is only rolling to approx 500 devices for testing at the moment.
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Might be a load of ****, I don't know?
cheesebanana said:
*fully agree with this topic*
with that in mind
if somebody wants to give us a quick run through of how to debrand a currently up to date tmo uk desire, i'd highly appreciate it
i just want to get that damn 2.2 update this weekend.
i'm not rooted or anything. just totally standard tmo uk with whatever the latest OTA stuff is
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This is exactly where i am too. September is way too long to wait for an update
do u think this gives us an idea of how far away the non branded sense update really is?
supasye said:
do u think this gives us an idea of how far away the non branded sense update really is?
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Well T-Mobile have said that it's only being rolled out to 500 phones. They haven't said if it's 500 phones in the UK or 500 phones in Europe as this is a European update it's not country specific. HTC might be misleading us all a little bit. It could be more of a test than a full implementation of 2.2?
We might not properly see 2.2 released for de-branded phones for another couple of weeks in this case. Hopefully though the 2.2 file link will get leaked and everyone will be able to give it a go!
In a nutshell:
CREATE A GOLD CARD!!!
This can also be used for your regular SD card, as only sector 0 is patched. If you card is already fat32, it doesn't even need formatting, just follow the instructions to create this.
Pick your generic ROM and flash it. OTA updates will also work fine, as long as you have converted your SD card to a GOLDCARD.
Keep this as the GOLDEN rule
meh im not going back to the 2.1 at the moment, ill do it after holiday
i read in another thread that you dont need to have a goldcard inside the phone when updating a unbranded desire, is this correct?
So i only need the goldcard for unbranding?
Yep, without a Goldcard, you can't do it!
*EDIT - If your Desire was already unbranded, you don't need a goldcard.
But if it EVER was branded, you need a goldcard, even after you have unbranded your phone, and accept new updates, you NEED a goldcard
does anyone have any links to debranned roms that will update when the ota update arrives
rarspace01 said:
i read in another thread that you dont need to have a goldcard inside the phone when updating a unbranded desire, is this correct?
So i only need the goldcard for unbranding?
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That mean if your Desire was unbranded when you bought it, not one you have unbranded yourself.
jpxdude said:
In a nutshell:
CREATE A GOLD CARD!!!
This can also be used for your regular SD card, as only sector 0 is patched. If you card is already fat32, it doesn't even need formatting, just follow the instructions to create this.
Pick your generic ROM and flash it. OTA updates will also work fine, as long as you have converted your SD card to a GOLDCARD.
Keep this as the GOLDEN rule
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Creating a gold card for stock updates, kind of a pain.
I would rather quickly root via Unrevoked3 and flash any of the ROMS that are going to be popping up on XDA and Modaco the moment the 2.2 update is released.
EroThraX said:
Creating a gold card for stock updates, kind of a pain.
I would rather quickly root via Unrevoked3 and flash any of the ROMS that are going to be popping up on XDA and Modaco the moment the 2.2 update is released.
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That depends really. With Klutsh's Goldcard creator tool, it literally takes 2 minutes to do the whole thing, and you can use the goldcard (converted SD card) as your regular card anyway. So you are basically creating a safeguard just by converting your regularly used SD card to a goldcard. You don't need to keep swapping it out with a 'special' card...
Yeah create goldcard. Then run any stock rom rru update. It's really simple. I did mine as soon as i recoeved it. Must have been less than a week into April.
PLEASE NOTE, THESE TOOLS MAY NOT WORK ANYMORE DUE TO SERVER ACCESS BEING LIMITED TO NOKIA SUPPORT PERSONNEL ONLY.
WARNING!!!
THESE FILES CAN DESTROY YOUR PHONE IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING!!! USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!!! THEY CAN ALSO VOID YOUR WARRANTY!!!
WARNING!!!
UPDATE: Video Tutorial Now Available
Sorry about the Choppy Audio. I need a new Mic.
Using the Links and Video posted here, you can download, install and run the Nokia Care Suite software. This software allows you to download the Latest STOCK OEM ROMs directly from Nokia Servers. It also allows you to flash these ROMs to your Nokia Phones. Keep in mind, this WILL WIPE YOUR PHONE CLEAN! So, be sure you have a backup of all your data, photos, videos, texts messages, etc... EVERYTHING
PS: Use these at Your Own Risk! I will not be held responsible if you destroy your new Lumia with these. With that said, I've flashed my own Lumia 900 8 times and my Lumia 920 3 times with no ill effects.
DOWNLOAD THE LATEST VERSIONS FROM HERE:
Download Nokia_Care_Suite_PST_5.0_2012.51.4.4.zip from mirrorcreator.com Use this to flash or Unbrick your phone.
Download Nokia_DataPackage_Manager_2012.18.0.zip from mirrorcreator.com Use this to download Multiple ROMs. NOT needed, as Care Suite will download individual ROMs.
Running Windows 8?
You must edit the Registry to Enable installing MSI Files as Administrator, then you need to right click on the installer file and select Run as Administrator. You can use the manual method to install the Registry edit, or you can download and run the file to install it.
Manually Add this Registry Edit to enable installing MSI Files as Administrator:
Code:
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Msi.Package\Shell\runas]
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00,69,00,20,00,22,00,25,00,31,00,22,00,20,00,25,00,2a,00,00,00
OR, Download This Registry Edit File and double click it to install the Registry Edit.
Install Registry Edit Use this to install
Remove Registry Edit Use this to remove
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Update: Now, MORE products supported. There are now 93 supported phones!!!
Now we just need some custom roms...if its possible
viny2cool said:
Now we just need some custom roms...if its possible
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They aren't there yet, but with SO MUCH interest in the Lumia Series, I'm sure it won't be long.
SuperSport said:
They aren't there yet, but with SO MUCH interest in the Lumia Series, I'm sure it won't be long.
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Personally I am waiting for custom themese and the ability to use freaking internet sharing without ponying up the extra 30 dollars US that the darn phone comes built with. Oh registry tweak where are you!?
I'd be surprised if there isn't at least an Interop unlock within a month.
Sent from my Lumia 900 using XDA Windows Phone 7 App
revxx14 said:
I'd be surprised if there isn't at least an interim unlock within a month.
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Agreed. Fortunately, we've got some of the brightest DEVs in the world working on it.
Is anyone else able to install the care suite on a win 7 64 bit system? I keep getting errors that I need some x86 c++ thing installed, which leads me to believe there is no 64 bit version. Not to mention that what I've read says that you need v4 installed to run v5. Both give me the error. Any ideas?
zoso28 said:
Is anyone else able to install the care suite on a win 7 64 bit system? I keep getting errors that I need some x86 c++ thing installed, which leads me to believe there is no 64 bit version. Not to mention that what I've read says that you need v4 installed to run v5. Both give me the error. Any ideas?
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I'm running it on Windows 7 Professional x64, and I only installed v5. When you see those errors, copy and paste (highlight/Ctrl C) the addresses to download the required files. There were two for me. Install the first one, then try to run the installer again, it pops up with another one. Install that, then try to install again, and it goes right through.
Also, after installation, you will need a USB driver for the Nokia Suite & Fuse Connection Manager. For my Windows version, I used this one:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Nokia\Nokia Care Suite\Drivers\WinUSB Drivers x64.msi
There are a bunch in there, but this worked for me. If that does not work for someone, try another. I'd suggest this one for Windows 7 x86:
C:\Program Files\Nokia\Nokia Care Suite\Drivers\WinUSB Drivers x86.msi
Believe me, NOBODY is more excited than I am to find this, and find it works on Windows 7 x64. Now, I can start to play with released Custom ROMs and Customizations without worrying as much. During Recovery, there is an option for USB Dead Phone Flashing. I would assume this is for Bricked Phones.
anybody use the Data Package Manager yet to see what Roms that Nokia has available? I am seeing two variants of the Rom for each color Lumia 900.
For Example for the Black version I see 2 listed they are
1. RM-808 ATT RETAIL DEVICE ALIVE BLACK
2. RM-808 VAR ATT BLACK
Anybody have an idea as to what could be different? In the Package Manager there is nothing to distinguish what the difference is between the 2 other than the Product Code of the ROM, the SW Version is the same throughout all the ROMS, and the Firmware Files are all the same size minus the Rogers Rom, they are all 350.42MB.
I've Uploaded a screenshot of the application with the ROMS Listed.
I don't know what's different, if anything, but I personally flashed the ATT Retail Alive one to my phone. I believe they call those others Variant files.
Use Rogers's ROM to flash AT&T devices
Anyone try to do this? Because of seems like the internet sharing in AT&T is different than WW model.
ceifro said:
Anyone try to do this? Because of seems like the internet sharing in AT&T is different than WW model.
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I tried once, but it failed. I was afraid of bricking it, so didn't go any further. It may work, but I was not willing to sacrifice my new Lumia quite yet...
SuperSport said:
I tried once, but it failed. I was afraid of bricking it, so didn't go any further. It may work, but I was not willing to sacrifice my new Lumia quite yet...
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OK~ Have you try the internet sharing with other carrier's SIM card?
Thanks for your kindly reply.
Nokia Lumia 900
HI Gents,
Have a question as i'm quiet new to this:
I have a Nokia Lumia 900 locked by at&t in the US. I purchased it on ebay and live in Australia.
By me flashing this phone, will it unlock it from the at&t network with ROMS provided by the above links in this thread?
Best Regards,
crowvat
ceifro said:
OK~ Have you try the internet sharing with other carrier's SIM card?
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No, sorry, I'm still locked to ATT.
crowvat said:
By me flashing this phone, will it unlock it from the at&t network with ROMS provided by the above links in this thread?
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I don't believe you can unlock the radio by flashing one of these, but maybe someone else can offer insight?
Again, I have NOT successfully flashed the Rogers ROM to my ATT Lumia, and I'm not even sure it will work. Keep in mind, it may brick your phone like flashing the wrong version of the Focus ROMs did to some Samsung Focuses, or how the HD2 had two different Radio Versions that bricked them if used incorrectly. Those two situations were unrecoverable without sending in to Factory for repair.
Another thing to keep in mind. These are 100% Original ROMs from Nokia. There are no changes or Hacks in these. You only get what your phone was originally shipped with. No need to use these if your phone is working properly. I posted them for anyone who wanted to look inside the ROMs for hacking, or anyone who has a phone in brick state that wants to try to recover.
I have a feeling successfully being able to flash the Rogers ROM over the ATT ROM might actually unlocked the internet sharing... However it's probably best to confirm in the other forum with someone who's unlocked the Rogers L900 on Telus if they were able to actually use it or if it remaining locked to Rogers.. If not, we're wasting our time trying.
I just tried to FORCE flash the Rogers ROM to my ATT Lumia, but I could not get it to work. It is failing due to not being correct hardware. Someone else might have better luck than I did. My guess is the files will need to be modified a little somewhere.
I also just added Images to the first Post that show Nokia Care Suite, and what phones are supported using this tool.
pistol44 said:
I have a feeling successfully being able to flash the Rogers ROM over the ATT ROM might actually unlocked the internet sharing... However it's probably best to confirm in the other forum with someone who's unlocked the Rogers L900 on Telus if they were able to actually use it or if it remaining locked to Rogers.. If not, we're wasting our time trying.
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Rogers customer here.
The internet sharing option IS available but any connected devices will not get internet access unless you have a tethering plan. So even if you flash a Rogers ROM to an AT&T phone, it seems the provider still can disable internet sharing on their end.
SuperSport said:
I just tried to FORCE flash the Rogers ROM to my ATT Lumia, but I could not get it to work. It is failing due to not being correct hardware. Someone else might have better luck than I did. My guess is the files will need to be modified a little somewhere.
I also just added Images to the first Post that show Nokia Care Suite, and what phones are supported using this tool.
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I wonder if you can't flash it right now because the Rogers version is also a HSPA 42 device while the ATT is only 21. Dont know if this is enough of a difference for it not to work.
source: http://www.nokia.com/ca-en/products/phone/lumia900/specifications/
JMackey said:
Rogers customer here.
The internet sharing option IS available but any connected devices will not get internet access unless you have a tethering plan. So even if you flash a Rogers ROM to an AT&T phone, it seems the provider still can disable internet sharing on their end.
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That's how the ATT version is. The option exists, but you have to call in to ATT and have it enabled for an extra charge.
I believe for those who want it free, you'll need to wait for registry access... Even then, doesn't ATT eventually find out and back charge?
Makes me wonder. Can a Rogers customer call Rogers and have it enabled for a charge on an ATT phone?
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Good afternoon.
I come with the illusion that any developer can help users of LG P870, I wonder if someone could develop a way to install ClockworkMod recovery as custon able to use unofficial roms, and I am desperate for waiting to come out some method to free once and for all this great phone, the phone is becoming popular because it is inexpensive and is being distributed in the U.S. by AT&T and Telcel Mexico, please support us to all of us that we have this phone.
To add a little, this phone already has root method Bin4ry with a restore script via adb.
I would love for this phone to get unlocked with CWM. It's an amazing phone. We just need to pull everyone together that has one and get them on here until someone can help. I appreciate all of the devs on here and I hope we can get something going on this awesome phone.
Ditto.
Jelly Beans.... Optimus F5 has it. Escape is the same phone. Guess we wait. Hopefully, not as long like Optimus 3D/Thrill.
Disappointing
send an email to LG for a response on whether there would be an early upgrade of our model to Jelly Bean or at least unlocking the bootloader and this was his response:
Thank you for your interest about our mobile phone.
“We received your request on LG Open Source Code Distribution site(http://opensource.lge.com).
This site is just for providing source codes of FOSS(Free and Open Source Software) we have used in our product.”
We don’t have any detailed information about LGP870’s boot loader unlock.
If there is any news, LG will announce officially.
Please wait for more times.
We hope this information will help you.
Thank you.
Sincerely yours,
simply a misfortune I regret having bought this phone from LG
No support
I contacted LG open source and the person that emailed me back said that the escape doesn't support bootloader unlocking.
stepheng273 said:
I contacted LG open source and the person that emailed me back said that the escape doesn't support bootloader unlocking.
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Has there been any development on P870 so far? At least is there a way to get unbloated version of stock firmware or change the language of the OS?
It would be cool if there is at least a list of stuff we can safely get rid of? Or can we try to get a different version to remove all the crapware AT&T pre-loaded?
Thanks in advance!
hydeah said:
Has there been any development on P870 so far? At least is there a way to get unbloated version of stock firmware or change the language of the OS?
It would be cool if there is at least a list of stuff we can safely get rid of? Or can we try to get a different version to remove all the crapware AT&T pre-loaded?
Thanks in advance!
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As far as I know, there has been no further development. I love this phone, but the lack of support is slowly making me go for either the optimus g or g2. Also as far as I know, there is no list. Its just trial and error I guess. I've personally tried to remove some stuff, but after a reboot it says security error. So certain things will cause a security error while others will be just fine. Btw, the only way (that I know of) to fix a security error is to use the lg support tool to recover your phone.
Sent from my LG-P870 using xda app-developers app
stepheng273 said:
As far as I know, there has been no further development. I love this phone, but the lack of support is slowly making me go for either the optimus g or g2. Also as far as I know, there is no list. Its just trial and error I guess. I've personally tried to remove some stuff, but after a reboot it says security error. So certain things will cause a security error while others will be just fine. Btw, the only way (that I know of) to fix a security error is to use the lg support tool to recover your phone.
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I see you are still using the device, any specific complaints about the software or the bloatware? Or are they just sitting there chilling until you actually run them? I know T-Mo had a bunch that were constantly running like T-Mo back up, My T-Mo, etc.. After the security error, was it a total restore/recovery or was it not destructive recovery? Sorry, I am not familiar with LG at all, coming from T-679 which was extremely flexible, this is a bit puzzling.
How about language, anyway to switch the language of the OS to something like German?
stepheng273 said:
As far as I know, there has been no further development. I love this phone, but the lack of support is slowly making me go for either the optimus g or g2. Also as far as I know, there is no list. Its just trial and error I guess. I've personally tried to remove some stuff, but after a reboot it says security error. So certain things will cause a security error while others will be just fine. Btw, the only way (that I know of) to fix a security error is to use the lg support tool to recover your phone.
Sent from my LG-P870 using xda app-developers app
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This is the same issue I am having is that it is coming up with that security error thing. I got into download mode and got the lg update program and every time it keeps stopping telling me to unplug and take out the battery and stuff. Just keeps doing it. Is there another way or is there something I am missing?
HELP PLEASE
wholl311 said:
This is the same issue I am having is that it is coming up with that security error thing. I got into download mode and got the lg update program and every time it keeps stopping telling me to unplug and take out the battery and stuff. Just keeps doing it. Is there another way or is there something I am missing?
HELP PLEASE
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Try putting your phone in download mode before using the lg support tool. That normally helps for me. Make sure you choose upgrade recovery in the options tab.
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hydeah said:
I see you are still using the device, any specific complaints about the software or the bloatware? Or are they just sitting there chilling until you actually run them? I know T-Mo had a bunch that were constantly running like T-Mo back up, My T-Mo, etc.. After the security error, was it a total restore/recovery or was it not destructive recovery? Sorry, I am not familiar with LG at all, coming from T-679 which was extremely flexible, this is a bit puzzling.
How about language, anyway to switch the language of the OS to something like German?
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They don't run in the background unless you update them and set them up. I keep all the updates uninstalled and disable auto update so i don't have to worry about them. And yes it is a total recovery. Nothing is saved unless it is on your sim card or sd card. You can change the system language, but I don't see a german option. You might be able to download a language pack from the play store. I'll check into it and let you know.
P.S. sorry for the late reply..
Thanks! I am looking for German and Turkish.
Also I was browsing and saw this topic where they state we can update this to latest version:
http://androidforums.com/escape-all-things-root/739561-manually-update-jellybean.html#post6197936
hydeah said:
Thanks! I am looking for German and Turkish.
Also I was browsing and saw this topic where they state we can update this to latest version:
http://androidforums.com/escape-all-things-root/739561-manually-update-jellybean.html#post6197936
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Cwm recovery for the escape is finally here!!! The guy who made it also made a custom rom. I installed it and tested it. So far everything works (I don't use Bluetooth so I haven't tested that yet).
More info here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1976116
Be sure to use Google chrome when viewing the web page he sends you to. Its all in Vietnamese and you will need to translate the whole page.
Sent from my LG-P870 using xda app-developers app
issues
stepheng273 said:
Cwm recovery for the escape is finally here!!! The guy who made it also made a custom rom. I installed it and tested it. So far everything works (I don't use Bluetooth so I haven't tested that yet).
More info here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1976116
Be sure to use Google chrome when viewing the web page he sends you to. Its all in Vietnamese and you will need to translate the whole page.
Sent from my LG-P870 using xda app-developers app
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I went to try to install the recovery and rom. First question is, I skipped the driver install and rooting my phone because I am already rooted using motochopper. The f5_touch_ recovery.apk I was told to run does nothing? I tried extracting it and it swill doesn't run or bring anything up? Do I need a program to run this file or is it because I didn't use the method included to root? Then if that is the case and i'm successful at the recovery. What do I need to do to install the Rom?Please help ASAP! I have the recovery and ROM downloaded and saved waiting to install! Been waiting to do this forever so please help! THanks sooo much!
Hi all,
I'm considering buying a Nokia 7.1 and I was wondering if the current unlock procedure is working with this version as well?
Thanks!
According to a facebook post, they are not going to offer any bootloader unlock for the 7.1. Hopefully this is wrong information.
Nokia Mobile Hi Robert! Thanks for your interest. At this point, there are no plans of releasing the 7.1 with an unlocked bootloader.
Until HMD allows bootloader unlocking I'll stick with Oneplus and Xaiomi for complete control and root access
Can a Mod fix the title for this thread? It may be here awhile. Thanks.
Someone needs to try once they have a 7.1?
nokia.com/en_int/phones/bootloader
lensgrabber said:
According to a facebook post, they are not going to offer any bootloader unlock for the 7.1. Hopefully this is wrong information.
Nokia Mobile Hi Robert! Thanks for your interest. At this point, there are no plans of releasing the 7.1 with an unlocked bootloader.
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I think that comment is taken out of context. I see it as they are shipping all phones with locked bootloader, not that they won't be unlockable.
rouyal said:
I think that comment is taken out of context. I see it as they are shipping all phones with locked bootloader, not that they won't be unlockable.
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Yes, my reading as well.
Fair, here was my original question but I do understand the possible confusion between unlockable and selling it unlocked.
Thinking about getting two 7.1 devices when they start shipping. Is there word on whether or not the bootloader will be unlockable? If the bootloader can't be unlocked I'll move on to something else.
Nokia Mobile Hi Robert! Thanks for your interest. At this point, there are no plans of releasing the 7.1 with an unlocked bootloader.
I tried the Nokia Bootloader Unlock method, no joy. The unlock app says "Device not support."
rauq said:
I tried the Nokia Bootloader Unlock method, no joy. The unlock app says "Device not support."
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that`s why i`d never buy a Nokia phone.
As long as Nokia doesn`t allow their customers to do with their phones what THEY want i buy Xiaomi phones :good:
Why is the OEM unlock toggle in development settings greyed out , have Nokia locked it down ?
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Why is the OEM unlock toggle in development settings greyed out , have Nokia locked it down ? View attachment 4656971
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yes. but you can open bootloader for money.
How so?
Seriously?! I was thinking in buying this phone because it isn't huge and it is android One. The only alternatives that I can think are Xiaomi Mi A2 or Galaxy S9
pmj_pedro said:
Seriously?! I was thinking in buying this phone because it isn't huge and it is android One. The only alternatives that I can think are Xiaomi Mi A2 or Galaxy S9
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It's a decent device, and having One is certainly a plus, but I'm moving on to the Sony XZ3 for a few reasons including the lack of an easy, supported method of unlocking the bl.
Additionally, AOSP is available for the Sony if that's your preference and it gets timely monthly updates.
Nokia's Bootloader Unlock site
mjheid.muc said:
Hi all,
I'm considering buying a Nokia 7.1 and I was wondering if the current unlock procedure is working with this version as well?
Thanks!
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Hey there,
I own a Nokia 7.1 and was also looking around for a way to unlock the bootloader. I've been looking around and it turns out Nokia has their own website for this. I have unfortunately not posted enough times to give a URL, but a quick search for 'nokia bootloader unlock' has the top result showing the page I am referencing.
Not sure if it's been posted as a reply before, but I thought I'd share.
Here's the site.
Not used it personally though
The second result when searching is a paid service($8) but they remotely connect to your computer to do it which I'd not be comfortable with to be honest
https://www.nokia.com/phones/en_int/bootloader/
abitrubbish said:
Here's the site.
Not used it personally though
The second result when searching is a paid service($8) but they remotely connect to your computer to do it which I'd not be comfortable with to be honest
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I used said 8$ Service today. Some indian guy named Narender Singh, friendly, patient with a Android noob like me. Communication in my case via Telegram chat. Time difference isn't that large from Germany to India (they have UTC+5:30). Contrary to my sparse Android skills I'm definetely not a complete noob with computers, know a console command when I see one. I took precautions, and was aware at what was happening on screen and tracking the clipboard at all times. But really nothing suspicious ever happened. He used all the software and ROMs that i had downloaded myself in advance from sources I found myself using google (f.e. NOSt 0.6).
He did do all the nessessary steps in the cmd, always inside the NOSt path, fastboot this and fastboot that, not a single command did look suspicious or aimed at the computer (which was a fresh win10 set up for the purpose, and not in Home Network). He looked up some serial Number and other device information he got from the phone NOSt console commands, copied them to a newly created text file. Two minutes later he copied a large string into said textfiles (no console commands, more like a veeeery long key) which he supposedly created from the serial number and other device information he got from my phone.
Some rebooting the phone in download mode later, the bootloader is unlocked (console confirmed, downloadmodescreen in phone confirmed as well).
We had no luck in installing the Havoc GSI ROM however, which I had downloaded in advance, but in a wrong version (like for twrp and/or tailored for some motorola?). So now my next problem is: since not many people know how to unlock the bootloader of the Nokia 7.1, nobody will develop a custom ROM tailored for it.
I will now have to look for and try some GSI google-assistant-free ROMs the next days and try those twrp/adb installation guides... Any suggestions are welcome :fingers-crossed:
Narender suggested, that I should try Custom ROMs tailored for "Nokia 6.1 Plus". Don't know why, probably the model is very similar? I'd feel more like trying generic GSI ROMs instead, but that's just a feeling, because i simply don't know how similar they really are.
So far my feedback on unlocking the bootloader on my 7.1.
I don't know if this helps or not, but you can still toggle the oem unlock button even if its greyed out on pie.
All you have to do is turn off the developer options and turn it back on , but as soon you turn on the developer options click on the oem unlock button as quickly as possible and it should toggle the button. Well, it did in my case.
Has anyone tried using it. Let me know if it works.
sers said:
I used said 8$ Service today. Some indian guy named Narender Singh, friendly, patient with a Android noob like me. Communication in my case via Telegram chat. Time difference isn't that large from Germany to India (they have UTC+5:30). Contrary to my sparse Android skills I'm definetely not a complete noob with computers, know a console command when I see one. I took precautions, and was aware at what was happening on screen and tracking the clipboard at all times. But really nothing suspicious ever happened. He used all the software and ROMs that i had downloaded myself in advance from sources I found myself using google (f.e. NOSt 0.6).
He did do all the nessessary steps in the cmd, always inside the NOSt path, fastboot this and fastboot that, not a single command did look suspicious or aimed at the computer (which was a fresh win10 set up for the purpose, and not in Home Network). He looked up some serial Number and other device information he got from the phone NOSt console commands, copied them to a newly created text file. Two minutes later he copied a large string into said textfiles (no console commands, more like a veeeery long key) which he supposedly created from the serial number and other device information he got from my phone.
Some rebooting the phone in download mode later, the bootloader is unlocked (console confirmed, downloadmodescreen in phone confirmed as well).
We had no luck in installing the Havoc GSI ROM however, which I had downloaded in advance, but in a wrong version (like for twrp and/or tailored for some motorola?). So now my next problem is: since not many people know how to unlock the bootloader of the Nokia 7.1, nobody will develop a custom ROM tailored for it.
I will now have to look for and try some GSI google-assistant-free ROMs the next days and try those twrp/adb installation guides... Any suggestions are welcome :fingers-crossed:
Narender suggested, that I should try Custom ROMs tailored for "Nokia 6.1 Plus". Don't know why, probably the model is very similar? I'd feel more like trying generic GSI ROMs instead, but that's just a feeling, because i simply don't know how similar they really are.
So far my feedback on unlocking the bootloader on my 7.1.
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Saw a guy running los, here.
Update : https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-7-1/how-to/overlay-apk-treble-gsi-users-t3907916
Check out this link.