Need to re-unlock my phone. It states the unlock has been tampered. I have a Windows 8.1 system and need to unlock the phone, again. Does anyone have this fix???? The command prompt does not give you a C:\ it gives you a C:\>. How do you get past this??
suzyq42 said:
Need to re-unlock my phone. It states the unlock has been tampered. I have a Windows 8.1 system and need to unlock the phone, again. Does anyone have this fix???? The command prompt does not give you a C:\ it gives you a C:\>. How do you get past this??
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It doesn't show the unlock has been tampered. lol. It shows your phone has been tampered with (unlocked your bootloader) and also shows on a different line that your bootloader has been relocked.
You need to unlock it like the first time. Go to the HTC dev site and get the unlock code. I would try to run the first one I got again first if you still have it in your email.
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xunholyx said:
It doesn't show the unlock has been tampered. lol. It shows your phone has been tampered with (unlocked your bootloader) and also shows on a different line that your bootloader has been relocked.
You need to unlock it like the first time. Go to the HTC dev site and get the unlock code. I would try to run the first one I got again first if you still have it in your email.
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Have phone in fastboot but the PC in command prompt is c:\>. Doesn't let me get any farther. able to get the command prompt and codes but now the disclaimer will not come up on my phone to finish the process. Ideas????
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Hello all,
I've got an Arc S that I've been trying to unlock the bootloader on using Sony's method, without success.
1. I have fastboot and adb installed on my machine (Linux Mint 14 32bit)
2. I've pulled the unlock code from Sony's website
3. I set my udev rules as laid out in this tutorial.
4. I have checked my bootloader to confirm that it can be unlocked (and currently is locked)
5. Fastboot is working (When I type in sudo fastboot devices, I get a hexadecimal string in response)
6. However, when I try to unlock, it always fails.
Initially, it gave me a "oem unlock failure code". After I rebooted thought, the code changed. Instead of something like this
Code:
oem unlock failed!
it gave me this
Code:
...
and did nothing. I let it sit for a few minutes and then forcibly shut down terminal, no damage done to the phone.
I'm quite confused at this point. From all my google searching I can't figure out why the booloader won't unlock. I'm pretty sure that I have the right unlock code.
A second and curious thing that may or may not be related is that the phone is rooted, but when I tried to transfer CWM via fastboot it threw an error, saying that the phone needed to be rooted first. However, it is rooted and apps such as Titanium Backup work just fine, verifying the root. Can anyone give me some direction on this?
I know there is a video on the how to unlock lt18i bootloader. It also has step by step process on fixing issues for unlocking bootloader. Lemme get.it for ya.
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May be a relatively simple thing. Is your phone simlocked? This may have some bearing on it.
sinkster said:
May be a relatively simple thing. Is your phone simlocked? This may have some bearing on it.
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I don't believe that it is simlocked. I don't believe the phone was purchased through a carrier. For clarification, this is a friend's phone so I would need to ask them as to where they purchased it.
sinkster said:
May be a relatively simple thing. Is your phone simlocked? This may have some bearing on it.
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No, it is not simlocked, else it would not show Bootloader Unlock Allowed: Yes
To OP: Write out the command you used to unlock the bootloader.
Someguyfromhell said:
No, it is not simlocked, else it would not show Bootloader Unlock Allowed: Yes
To OP: Write out the command you used to unlock the bootloader.
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As taken from the Cyanogenmod Wiki page for Anzu devices:
Code:
fastboot -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY
where KEY was the bootloader unlock I received from Sony.
The dots indicate the software's not detecting your device. I had the same problem. Try reinstalling the drivers. If it still fails, maybe you can give the method outlined in the link below a go. It's for the relatively newer Sony devices, but maybe it'd work with the Arc. I haven't personally tried unlocking via Flashtool, but for me, the Fastboot command-based experience hasn't been all too good. I now use the Fastboot option in Flashtool, as opposed to standalone Fastboot, to flash every kernel that I use. Works like a charm each time, and what's more, it does away with the need to key in commands in the exact syntax.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1971363
MarcSinger said:
The dots indicate the software's not detecting your device. I had the same problem. Try reinstalling the drivers. If it still fails, maybe you can give the method outlined in the link below a go. It's for the relatively newer Sony devices, but maybe it'd work with the Arc. I haven't personally tried unlocking via Flashtool, but for me, the Fastboot command-based experience hasn't been all too good. I now use the Fastboot option in Flashtool, as opposed to standalone Fastboot, to flash every kernel that I use. Works like a charm each time, and what's more, it does away with the need to key in commands in the exact syntax.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1971363
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I tried unlocking the bootloader via Flashtool and I got the same result of
Code:
oem unlock failed!
. So that means that something is wrong with my fastboot installation (not likely)my udev rules(possible) or for some crazy reason the phone is not reporting back correctly. A curious thing I noted is that when the phone is detected via adb it doesn't return the phone's IMEI. It does return a number, but it does not match the IMEI. Has anyone ever heard of that situation?
Guanfy said:
I tried unlocking the bootloader via Flashtool and I got the same result of
Code:
oem unlock failed!
. So that means that something is wrong with my fastboot installation (not likely)my udev rules(possible) or for some crazy reason the phone is not reporting back correctly. A curious thing I noted is that when the phone is detected via adb it doesn't return the phone's IMEI. It does return a number, but it does not match the IMEI. Has anyone ever heard of that situation?
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I don't believe Fastboot returns the phone's IMEI. It's always looked to me like a random number that's generated to show successful connectivity between the device and the Fastboot program. But then again, I could be wrong.
Anways, despite the message you got, it's looking increasingly likely that your bootloader cannot be unlocked.
PS: You retired your SGS III, but kept your Arc? The decision really befuddles me.
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I don't believe Fastboot returns the phone's IMEI. It's always looked to me like a random number that's generated to show successful connectivity between the device and the Fastboot program. But then again, I could be wrong.
Anways, despite the message you got, it's looking increasingly likely that your bootloader cannot be unlocked.
PS: You retired your SGS III, but kept your Arc? The decision really befuddles me.
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After much research I've found that when you get the "remote: oem unlock failed!" message it means you've enter an incorrect unlock code. Thing is, I know that I have entered the IMEI correctly on Sony's website, so I'm stumped there. I tried this setup in windows and got the same result, so I don't think it's fastboot or drivers anymore. It makes me wonder why I would be getting an incorrect unlock code...
To answer your PS, this phone belongs to a friend of my whom I'm doing a favor for. Note I don't have the Arc S in my sig. My retired SIII went to my wife, who was quite happy to have it.
Guanfy said:
After much research I've found that when you get the "remote: oem unlock failed!" message it means you've enter an incorrect unlock code. Thing is, I know that I have entered the IMEI correctly on Sony's website, so I'm stumped there. I tried this setup in windows and got the same result, so I don't think it's fastboot or drivers anymore. It makes me wonder why I would be getting an incorrect unlock code...
To answer your PS, this phone belongs to a friend of my whom I'm doing a favor for. Note I don't have the Arc S in my sig. My retired SIII went to my wife, who was quite happy to have it.
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Are you sure that you left out the LAST number of the IMEI, when entering it on the website? You need to do that, else you get invalid code.
Someguyfromhell said:
Are you sure that you left out the LAST number of the IMEI, when entering it on the website? You need to do that, else you get invalid code.
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Yup, that I have. I originally entered the 15 digit code and the website threw an error, so I deleted the last digit to get the unlock code that I tried.
same issue as LT26ii
Well I have exactly the same issue at my Xperia SL LT26ii, it just shows "oem unlock failed", do anyone know how to fix this ?
nkiy said:
Well I have exactly the same issue at my Xperia SL LT26ii, it just shows "oem unlock failed", do anyone know how to fix this ?
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oem unlock failed
Problem solved!
Hey guys, I just unlocked my LT26ii after many times of "oem unlock failed". Here's my solution:
0. well first just remember your IMEI code, cause later it will changed.
1. Download a new firmware in ftf format.
2. Update firmware with Flashtool.
3. Turn on your phone and get you imei code. Now you should got a new one different from the previous one.
4. Use the NEW imei to unlock your phone.
Good Luck !
PS: dont guarantee that worked but if it does please let'me know.
Hi all, I need to relock the bootloader, flashing back stock MM or LP didn't solve the issue for me, neither hard resetting, bootloader is still unlocked and the message appears on every start in the high left corner.
Can You help relock or it's impossible for now please?
It's not possible to relock once it's unlocked. It does tell you this when u unlock it.
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awes0me1 said:
It's not possible to relock once it's unlocked. It does tell you this when u unlock it.
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thanks for the answer, I did not remember that message. Strange for me that noone found or searched a method to relock for selling the phone :good:
Getting it relocked is the only way to send it back for warranty claim. I wasn't able to get it recognized by my computer so that I can run fastboot comands on it - the right one is ./fastboot oem lock
maildaemon said:
Getting it relocked is the only way to send it back for warranty claim. I wasn't able to get it recognized by my computer so that I can run fastboot comands on it - the right one is ./fastboot oem lock
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Did you use the proper fastboot.exe? What OS is your computer? If it's windows try these.
It seems that in order to get fastboot operational, you need to have a working bootloader. So, after a couple (hundred) of tries - DO NOT FLASH KDZ (REFURBISH) your LG G4, it still boots once in a while and if it has your account and data and it will be faster to get to fastboot mode and get the bootloader locked again. Can somebody confirm that you can execute "fastboot oem lock" on an unlocked device? This will save us a lot of time trying to get the device to that state...
for me it is impossibile. If you have a g4 with bootloader locked and you doing fastboot oem unlock it says that it is no possibile...you must follow the instructions that lg provides with file unlock.bin
So is impossibile relock bootloader with fastboot oem lock...I hope that anyone find the way to do it...
Well unfortunately it is not posible to lock the bootloader via "fastboot oem lock" I'm waiting for user @warloxfre for some more info on his ideas (fingerscrossed)
So basically, I have a Verizon note 4 with permanent root. I bought it second hand and it came with permanent root, but the problem is that I have no idea if it has an unlocked bootloader or not . It doesn't have any custom recovery on it aswell. But then it gets me to question how the heck did it get a Permanent ROOT without getting an unlocked bootloader. Oh and i also don't get shown a verizon logo when i reboot my device, only a samsung logo. And i live in South Asia btw, and can run a local
sim with 3g on it no problem as well....
Also worth mentioning is that on "About Device" in "Settings", it says SM-910F...but when i go to fastboot mode, it says SM-910V, and when i connect it to computer, it also says verizon model. Anyways, the real problem is finding out if my phone has bootloader or not. (READ BELOW ASWELL)
Any suggestions plez
PS: I tried to put a code in the dialer, something like *#*#7432XXXX*#*# (tried a lot of diff. codes in dialers aswell). PLUS, I also tried finding if i had an unlocked bootloader from adb and fast boot where u put this command in; "fastboot oem device-info" something like that, but I cant get "fastboot devices" to work (it doesn't give any result even with proper usb drivers and while in fastboot menu from phone) :crying: plez halp me....
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So basically, I have a Verizon note 4 with permanent root. I bought it second hand and it came with permanent root, but the problem is that I have no idea if it has an unlocked bootloader or not . It doesn't have any custom recovery on it aswell. But then it gets me to question how the heck did it get a Permanent ROOT without getting an unlocked bootloader. Oh and i also don't get shown a verizon logo when i reboot my device, only a samsung logo. And i live in South Asia btw, and can run a local
sim with 3g on it no problem as well....
Also worth mentioning is that on "About Device" in "Settings", it says SM-910F...but when i go to fastboot mode, it says SM-910V, and when i connect it to computer, it also says verizon model. Anyways, the real problem is finding out if my phone has bootloader or not. (READ BELOW ASWELL)
Any suggestions plez
PS: I tried to put a code in the dialer, something like *#*#7432XXXX*#*# (tried a lot of diff. codes in dialers aswell). PLUS, I also tried finding if i had an unlocked bootloader from adb and fast boot where u put this command in; "fastboot oem device-info" something like that, but I cant get "fastboot devices" to work (it doesn't give any result even with proper usb drivers and while in fastboot menu from phone) :crying: plez halp me....
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Put it into download mode and see if it says, mode: Developer. If it does your bootloader is unlocked
dhplap said:
Put it into download mode and see if it says, mode: Developer. If it does your bootloader is unlocked
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Well it doesn't say so ... sadly.
Anyways, I'm still wondering how the heck did someone install permanent root without unlocking this Verizon??? Like you have to do temporary root and then you unlock bootloader, and then you do perm root... how does one bypass that?
This is my first OnePlus device so I'm a little confused. I've followed a bootloader unlock guide found here; however, it says my device will be wiped once it is unlocked. Problem is, the device isn't wiping so I can only assume it hasn't unlocked. Can someone point me to a guide that works?
I've already got my unlock_code.bin file from OnePlus and I flashed it before trying the unlock commands. Every command claimed to be successful; yet, there seem to be no changes whatsoever.
Try "fastboot oem device-info" without quotes, to get bootloader info. Should tell you if it's unlocked or not
Allen77777 said:
Try "fastboot oem device-info" without quotes, to get bootloader info. Should tell you if it's unlocked or not
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I'll give this a go tomorrow when I get back to my computer. Thanks
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This is my first OnePlus device so I'm a little confused. I've followed a bootloader unlock guide found here; however, it says my device will be wiped once it is unlocked. Problem is, the device isn't wiping so I can only assume it hasn't unlocked. Can someone point me to a guide that works?
I've already got my unlock_code.bin file from OnePlus and I flashed it before trying the unlock commands. Every command claimed to be successful; yet, there seem to be no changes whatsoever.
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unlock_code.bin
I remember my old HTC´s have unlock_code.bin but not OnePlus!
You are sure you flash unlock_code.bin???
Read here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=79741564&postcount=2
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unlock_code.bin
I remember my old HTC´s have unlock_code.bin but not OnePlus!
You are sure you flash unlock_code.bin???
Read here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=79741564&postcount=2
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I'll have a look at it after I get off work; but, yea, many of the guides I looked at previously said I had to get an unlock token file from OnePlus to unlock the bootloader. I used as to get the code and then used the site down below to get the unlock_code.bin file from OnePlus.
https://www.oneplus.com/unlock_token
Regardless, flashing that file not the "fastboot OEM unlock," or whatever the command is, worked and I'm certain my device is still locked.
First thing I did after work was to try and unlock it again. I'm not sure what happened or what I did differently, but it worked. Bootloader is unlocked and now I'm trying to figure out my next step.
I just android 14 beta I was on a developer preview. I've been trying to flash back to normal to lock my boot loader but I get a weird screen that lets me know my boot loaders unlocks and I could never lock the bootloader again because I never had an option to by updating it to the beta. Can I lock the bootloader now??
You can use flashtool to downgrade to a public release. Simply check the box's force flash partitions, wipe and lock bootloader
Android Flash Tool
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fil3s said:
You can use flashtool to downgrade to a public release. Simply check the box's force flash partitions, wipe and lock bootloader
Android Flash Tool
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So that's the I've used the Android flash tool but after it's done downloading and doing whatever it does it doesn't lock the bootloader I get the screen where it tells you that your bootloader is unlocked with the little code that you going to look and it takes you to the Google page and tells you what it is. There's no option to lock it so I've been trying to figure out how to lock the bootloader back. I don't have a computer. I have a Chromebook so I can you know manually do the ABD or whatever it's called to do it through the command prompt.
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So that's the I've used the Android flash tool but after it's done downloading and doing whatever it does it doesn't lock the bootloader I get the screen where it tells you that your bootloader is unlocked with the little code that you going to look and it takes you to the Google page and tells you what it is. There's no option to lock it so I've been trying to figure out how to lock the bootloader back. I don't have a computer. I have a Chromebook so I can you know manually do the ABD or whatever it's called to do it through the command prompt.
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Use adb reboot bootloader then type in terminal
Code:
fastboot flashing lock
More info
amazin1988 said:
I just android 14 beta I was on a developer preview. I've been trying to flash back to normal to lock my boot loader but I get a weird screen that lets me know my boot loaders unlocks and I could never lock the bootloader again because I never had an option to by updating it to the beta. Can I lock the bootloader now??
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Yes, you can attempt to lock the bootloader on your Android device. To get more information about anything you can visit howwmuch.net .To do so, you will need to go through the following steps:
Ensure your device is connected to your computer via USB.
Open a command prompt or terminal window on your computer.
Enter the command "fastboot oem lock" to initiate the bootloader locking process.
Follow the on-screen instructions, if any, to confirm the bootloader locking.
Please note that locking the bootloader may vary depending on the device model and manufacturer. It's essential to refer to the specific instructions provided by the manufacturer or seek assistance from their support channels to ensure you follow the correct procedure for your device.