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Hi all,
I've got the Sony Xperia S and unlocked the bootloader and rooted it once and flashed it with the AOKP, but that didn't work, so I tried the Cyanogenmod 10.0 (Jelly Bean). In summary I think it was the wrong Combination of kernel and custom rom, because it didnt boot anymore and got stuck at the logo.
So I closed the bootloader again and installed the official stock rom from Sony, and all got fine, luckily.
With some more reading into right forums and better knowledge I got the right custom rom and kernel and tried to unlock the bootloader again, but suddenly it didnt work.
Message: Failed (remote: oem unlock 0xF (und noch mehr F) )
I did all with fastboot and the right adb drivers, the phone is installed correctly.
Yesterday I asked for my problem in a shop and the guy said, that the bootloader of any Sony device would close completely, if the (right or wrong) unlock code is used for too many times (like the limit of 10 times).
If he's right, I've got a big problem. But can't I open it with an alternatvie method? Or is there just any mistake?
Thanks for any answer
Chriszo
i dont know, but ive already relocked and unlocked many times without error ,
try to do it again and be sure to input the correct 0xKEY
CM10 contains it's own kernel so could never be a wrong combination of rom and kernel. Did you actually unlock the bootloader or just root the phone? Sounds like your bootloader was locked and you were trying to flash still
Sent from my 4.2.2 Xperia S via Tapatalk
Thanks for the answers.
I don't still know what constellation I really tried to instal the kernel and firmware, but I think it was an advanced stock kernel and then the firmware of the aokp. After that I tried the Cyanogenmod, but the device just didnt boot, there was only the logo.
I remember to have taken the kernel named ics17.elf and the advanced stock kernel with the official 4.0.55 build number.
The the device was rooted and the "sd card" was not wiped, but the data of the apps were deleted.
So the bootloader was open because the kernel can't be flashed with a locked bootloader.
After that I flashed the aokp and then the cyanogen mod.
Because of no booting I relocked the bootloader and installed the official firmware from sony.
Since then I try to unlock the bootloader with this damn error
I try to unlock with another computer. Maybe it work and its a simple solution. To unlock my bootloader i need to use my wife´s laptop.... i try in my compputer many times, install drivers, uninstall, and a lot of tricks but fastboot give me "error" all the times... lol
I just chatted and called with the Sony support (nice to hear great english at the phone ) and again got to hear, that they aren't able or allowed to give any information about the bootloader because of the possibility to loose the warranty of the phone.
I dont know really where my problem is but I think the code is not working any more, although I cant imagine of that
Is there any other way to do that? Or do I just do a stupid mistake ???
Thanks
Chris
Chriszo said:
I just chatted and called with the Sony support (nice to hear great english at the phone ) and again got to hear, that they aren't able or allowed to give any information about the bootloader because of the possibility to loose the warranty of the phone.
I dont know really where my problem is but I think the code is not working any more, although I cant imagine of that
Is there any other way to do that? Or do I just do a stupid mistake ???
Thanks
Chris
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No no no!
Another guy on xda did it with FlashTool on locked bootloader. I was able to do it until the logo...
Apparently you only can flash roms I think, not?
Anyway Sony supports Open Developer Community as well, they give you info about bootloader here:
unlockbootloader.sonymobile[dot]com
No, I cant flash any rom, therefore I need an unlocked bl. And the stock rom from sony isnt available in the internet, just with the Sony-mobile-update-service.
Well, of course I tried the way Sony dicribes on this webside, as explained below -.-
Got the solution ??
Hey I have the same exact problem and i did the same things as you did ... did get a solution?? please inform me if you did.....
Hi guys I got the lollipop OTA for my nexus ( completely stock), never tinkered with it and the OTA installed but now its stuck on "google" screen and constantly bootloops. I have done some reading and I tried to unlock bootloader via Wugfresh toolkit and normal fastboot oem method but no avail, it gets stuck on the "yes" option.
Basically I have a locked bootloader which fails to unlock, and nexus stuck in google logo, any guidance will be much appreciated. Plz point me towards the right direction. :crying:
Try to unlock the bootloader from adb with OEM unlock command. The steps are posted above the factory images on Google's dev site.
yeah I tried that and tablet gets stuck on the yes option at unlock bootloader screen and nothing happens for 20 minutes , i have to restart it. I've read around and it seems like my emmc might have corrupted. Any pointers?
Nxpx said:
yeah I tried that and tablet gets stuck on the yes option at unlock bootloader screen and nothing happens for 20 minutes , i have to restart it. I've read around and it seems like my emmc might have corrupted. Any pointers?
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Well I can only think of one thing. Buy a new nexus. There aren't any listings for the Wi-Fi version and the LTE on Swappa. However there is some other devices on Swappa.
Hello all
I recently unlocked my phone and installed the viper ROM using twrp. It worked successfully. I then re-locked it to get the fingerprint scanner functionality back. After that I tried to unlock it again to add some of the audio mods. At this point my phone would not boot all the way. I was stuck between the bootloader and download mode after running the unlock command. This after only having the phone 5 days..lol. I managed to get the stock ruu from the htc site and reflashed it back to stock. It now works except I cant unlock it again. I am getting the 35 RU_PARTITION_NOT_SUPPORT unlocker error message after uploading the Unlock_code.bin. Has anyone seen this and/or figured it out? My apologies if this is the wrong area to post this. I am new here. Thanks for the help!
Edit:
Tried multiple unlock keys from HTC
Tried factory reset
Booting into recovery phone image comes up with red warning icon in it and nothing happens. Need to power down and restart. Seems the recovery partition is possibly hosed.
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Hello all
I recently unlocked my phone and installed the viper ROM using twrp. It worked successfully. I then re-locked it to get the fingerprint scanner functionality back. After that I tried to unlock it again to add some of the audio mods. At this point my phone would not boot all the way. I was stuck between the bootloader and download mode after running the unlock command. This after only having the phone 5 days..lol. I managed to get the stock ruu from the htc site and reflashed it back to stock. It now works except I cant unlock it again. I am getting the 35 RU_PARTITION_NOT_SUPPORT unlocker error message after uploading the Unlock_code.bin. Has anyone seen this and/or figured it out? My apologies if this is the wrong area to post this. I am new here. Thanks for the help!
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tried requesting for new unlock key from htc dev?
also you don't need to relock for enabling fingerprint scanner...
SacredDeviL666 said:
tried requesting for new unlock key from htc dev?
also you don't need to relock for enabling fingerprint scanner...
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Yes. I tried a new unlock key. I even contacted htc support but they didnt want to help seeing as how my phone now works. As for the fingerprint scanner. I saw no options for it in viper and from what I searched a few sites said the fingerprint scanner was disabled in unlocked mode. But I will keep that in mind if I ever get past this. I should add also..my phone doesnt say LOCKED or UNLOCKED either. It says RELOCKED on top. Never saw that before either.
Thanks for the reply!
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Yes. I tried a new unlock key. I even contacted htc support but they didnt want to help seeing as how my phone now works. As for the fingerprint scanner. I saw no options for it in viper and from what I searched a few sites said the fingerprint scanner was disabled in unlocked mode. But I will keep that in mind if I ever get past this. I should add also..my phone doesnt say LOCKED or UNLOCKED either. It says RELOCKED on top. Never saw that before either.
Thanks for the reply!
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I haven't heard of the fingerprint scanner not working after the HTC One Max disabled it with a unlocked bootloader.
The fingerprint scanner on the 10 will work just fine with a unlocked bootloader, you should beable to unlock again to get rid of the relock if you want too
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I haven't heard of the fingerprint scanner not working after the HTC One Max disabled it with a unlocked bootloader.
The fingerprint scanner on the 10 will work just fine with a unlocked bootloader, you should beable to unlock again to get rid of the relock if you want too
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You may be right about the fingerprint scanner. I will look into that when I get it unlocked. That is the main goal right now.
If you are s-OFF the phone will show as "s-off, locked" but still, in fact, be unlocked.
the command to lock and unlock will not work.
I was confused to but when i checked the s-off thread i saw that it will ask if it should be "s-off unlocked or "s-off locked" and recomended Locked, but had no difference other then visual.
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And btw, lock status should not affect the fingerprint scanner.
Confirmed it doesn't I am s-0ff and unlocked, twrp and custom rom. Fingerprint working 100%
the exclamation on booting to recovery just indicates that you are on stock recovery...
try the steps here for recovery flashing... and unlocking again... if it might help... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=66713447&postcount=1
You could try contacting Scotty, might have a way like on previous devices to lock/unlock your bootloader without htcdev.com once S-OFF (DO NOT use the codes for M7 M8 or M9)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470340
Shouldn't this work?
fastboot oem unlock
Are your developer options enabled right now. And did you check the box to allow bootloader unlock again?
Sent from my HTC 10 using XDA Labs
Some luck
Well.. First off I must say thanks for the reply's so far. Secondly I must apollogize... I have things working (unlocked, rooted and runing viper one) but my solution was a rather odd one.
After trying a few things suggested I went back and just tried reflashing the Unlock.bin. For whatever reason it worked this time after numerous fails mostly involving the dreaded error message found in the title of the post. I then tried to flash twrp but all attempts yielded the error: FAILED (remote: cannot flash this partition in s-on state. Which sucks because I cant get S-off without being root that I am aware of. For whatever reason I set up the tools (fastboot and adb) in another folder and voila! it worked! I am assuming this was also the issue with the Unlock.bin as well as I had switched to another folder at that time as well. Any ideas why that is? Just curious.
Well I am off to enjoy my tweaking (my phone that is)
Happy modding! And thanks for the help!
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Well.. First off I must say thanks for the reply's so far. Secondly I must apollogize... I have things working (unlocked, rooted and runing viper one) but my solution was a rather odd one.
After trying a few things suggested I went back and just tried reflashing the Unlock.bin. For whatever reason it worked this time after numerous fails mostly involving the dreaded error message found in the title of the post. I then tried to flash twrp but all attempts yielded the error: FAILED (remote: cannot flash this partition in s-on state. Which sucks because I cant get S-off without being root that I am aware of. For whatever reason I set up the tools (fastboot and adb) in another folder and voila! it worked! I am assuming this was also the issue with the Unlock.bin as well as I had switched to another folder at that time as well. Any ideas why that is? Just curious.
Well I am off to enjoy my tweaking (my phone that is)
Happy modding! And thanks for the help!
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glad its sorted for you and back to flashaholic mode
Dissectional said:
Well.. First off I must say thanks for the reply's so far. Secondly I must apollogize... I have things working (unlocked, rooted and runing viper one) but my solution was a rather odd one.
After trying a few things suggested I went back and just tried reflashing the Unlock.bin. For whatever reason it worked this time after numerous fails mostly involving the dreaded error message found in the title of the post. I then tried to flash twrp but all attempts yielded the error: FAILED (remote: cannot flash this partition in s-on state. Which sucks because I cant get S-off without being root that I am aware of. For whatever reason I set up the tools (fastboot and adb) in another folder and voila! it worked! I am assuming this was also the issue with the Unlock.bin as well as I had switched to another folder at that time as well. Any ideas why that is? Just curious.
Well I am off to enjoy my tweaking (my phone that is)
Happy modding! And thanks for the help!
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Sounds like your Environmental PATH is set to just that one folder.
Windows?
There's some good threads here on XDA,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1161776
Glad you got it working though!
Is it possible to relock bootloader without wiping data? All my previous devices didn't require wipe, but I received such strange warning when tried to relock bootloader on Z2 Force Sprint
mapki said:
Is it possible to relock bootloader without wiping data? All my previous devices didn't require wipe, but I received such strange warning when tried to relock bootloader on Z2 Force Sprint
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I believe you're not able to relock the bootloader until Motorola release a signed bootloader. I had the page once before I'll see if I can find it again and add an edit if I do.
mapki said:
Is it possible to relock bootloader without wiping data? All my previous devices didn't require wipe, but I received such strange warning when tried to relock bootloader on Z2 Force Sprint
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Don't relock your bootloader unless you want a brick. Technically you can relock it, but everything has to be legit. You've already voided the warranty, relocking won't reinstate that, all that will happen is you'll be bricked with nothing to do about it because you've locked the bootloader.
Why do you want to relock it?
I would like to relock my bootloader and wondering the accuracy of this last post. Will relocking my Sprint Z2 Force bootloader brick my device?
I'm running completely stock via OTA 8.0.0 no root. The reason I want to relock my bootloader is bringing my phone to out of box status and pass SafetyNet. I don't want to root to get this done and I want to continue receiving OTA's.
I understand that my warranty is void when I unlocked bootloader originally and I understand relocking my bootloader will wipe data (factory reset).
Will this brick my phone?
Can I relock anymore?
What are the fastboot commands to relock the Z2?
Thanks!
jeffritz1 said:
I would like to relock my bootloader and wondering the accuracy of this last post. Will relocking my Sprint Z2 Force bootloader brick my device?
I'm running completely stock via OTA 8.0.0 no root. The reason I want to relock my bootloader is bringing my phone to out of box status and pass SafetyNet. I don't want to root to get this done and I want to continue receiving OTA's.
I understand that my warranty is void when I unlocked bootloader originally and I understand relocking my bootloader will wipe data (factory reset).
Will this brick my phone?
Can I relock anymore?
What are the fastboot commands to relock the Z2?
Thanks!
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I would suggest flashing one of the flash alls for sprint before doing it to ensure being fully stock. The command is below. Also i f you ever have any issues and want to reunlock, you always can with your original unlock code.
"fastboot oem lock"
You'll get a "are you sure" message. Type in the command again and poof, relocked status.
Uzephi said:
I would suggest flashing one of the flash alls for sprint before doing it to ensure being fully stock. The command is below. Also i f you ever have any issues and want to reunlock, you always can with your original unlock code.
"fastboot oem lock"
You'll get a "are you sure" message. Type in the command again and poof, relocked status.
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So, I did a "fastboot oem lock" and it re locked the bootloader. Restart bootloader, shows locked. Restart phone and still getting a splash screen similar to the one when your unlocked but this time it says "Device has loaded a different Operating System". Continues to boot normally into the system without issues. This was odd so I unlocked again did a Flashall w/ "XT1789-03_NASH_SPRINT_8.0.0_OCXS27.109-48-6_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip" and "fastboot oem lock". Both times said the lock was successful. But I'm still getting this boot splash screen with test reading "Device has loaded a different Operating System". System boots but still fails SafetyNet.
What gives? What am I missing?
From what I can muster up on XDA I can see that "you need a signed boot.img". Does this mean something and how can I find this?
Can anyone who has unlocked and then relocked their bootloader report on the behavior of your phone? Do you get the same "different OS" splash screen? Has anyone been successful at making it go away and passing safetynet?
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Can anyone who has unlocked and then relocked their bootloader report on the behavior of your phone? Do you get the same "different OS" splash screen? Has anyone been successful at making it go away and passing safetynet?
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I've been working on this all morning trying a couple different methods. But none have been successful. But the best I can figure, when in bootloader, there is a message stating that your system is "Modified". Somehow, that needs to get changed to what I can only speculate as "unmodified", or something alike.
I tried 3 different versions of returning to stock
First one I tired I cannot seemed to find now
Secondly, I tired:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/z2-force/how-to/how-to-return-to-stock-sprint-t3694783
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I added the command "fastboot oem lock" 2 times just above the fastboot reboot command; thus locking bootloader.
But upon reboot, I still get the modified OS message.
Lastly, I tried this method
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76850077&postcount=6
I downloaded https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/nash/official/TMO/XT1789-04_NASH_TMO_C_8.0.0_OCX27.109-36_subsidy-TMO_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
Followed the instructions (to some degree) and modified them for Linux since I am not a windows user.
After reboot, radio did not work. No WiFi, not data, nothing. Developer options was already enabled, but oem bootloader unlocking option was grayed out. Now I cannot unlock my bootloader and flash an updated OS.
Thanks for the reply! As of now I am stock latest Sprint 8.0.0 July update with bootloader locked. I get the "Your device has loaded a different Operating System" splash screen when I boot up with a "ID:" followed by nothing. I don't know what this "ID:" with nothing following this means. Also when I run a SafetyNet status app is says failed. But, everything else in the OS appears to be working. Google Play shows "Certified" status and all my apps that require SafetyNet is working (Banking apps, Netflix, Hulu, Google Pay, etc...). So I accomplished my mission in getting these apps working and everything else appears stock. The only thing that troubles me is this "Your device has loaded a different Operating System" splash screen and the failed status in the SafetyNet app. Would love to know how to fix this or an explanation on why.
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Thanks for the reply! As of now I am stock latest Sprint 8.0.0 July update with bootloader locked. I get the "Your device has loaded a different Operating System" splash screen when I boot up with a "ID:" followed by nothing. I don't know what this "ID:" with nothing following this means. Also when I run a SafetyNet status app is says failed. But, everything else in the OS appears to be working. Google Play shows "Certified" status and all my apps that require SafetyNet is working (Banking apps, Netflix, Hulu, Google Pay, etc...). So I accomplished my mission in getting these apps working and everything else appears stock. The only thing that troubles me is this "Your device has loaded a different Operating System" splash screen and the failed status in the SafetyNet app. Would love to know how to fix this or an explanation on why.
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That message appear because you've unlocked your bootloader before, I'm getting that message too and I can update my device via OTA. If you change that splash screen OTAs will fail.
Marcowe said:
That message appear because you've unlocked your bootloader before, I'm getting that message too and I can update my device via OTA. If you change that splash screen OTAs will fail.
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Yeah, I was trying to find out if the phone could be reverted back to an out of back state. Another words, no splash screen saying "HEY! I HAVE BEEN MESSED WITH!" like you can on any other phone I have ever owned.
Thanks!
Yes you can
thomas.raines said:
I've been working on this all morning trying a couple different methods. But none have been successful. But the best I can figure, when in bootloader, there is a message stating that your system is "Modified". Somehow, that needs to get changed to what I can only speculate as "unmodified", or something alike.
I tried 3 different versions of returning to stock
First one I tired I cannot seemed to find now
Secondly, I tired:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/z2-force/how-to/how-to-return-to-stock-sprint-t3694783
Posted by Uzephi
I added the command "fastboot oem lock" 2 times just above the fastboot reboot command; thus locking bootloader.
But upon reboot, I still get the modified OS message.
Lastly, I tried this method
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76850077&postcount=6
I downloaded https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/nash/official/TMO/XT1789-04_NASH_TMO_C_8.0.0_OCX27.109-36_subsidy-TMO_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
Followed the instructions (to some degree) and modified them for Linux since I am not a windows user.
After reboot, radio did not work. No WiFi, not data, nothing. Developer options was already enabled, but oem bootloader unlocking option was grayed out. Now I cannot unlock my bootloader and flash an updated OS.
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Yes you can , I already had this issue with my moto z2 force in Morocco , so what I did is I connected the phone to internet via bluetooth and when I added my google accounte the unlocking oem in dev option was normal , so I was able to flash roms again . Hope this will help you
I think there is no way to relock bootloader without wipe the device. Also you can relock the bootloader and you will not have any problems. I've already done it, at least with my sprint moto z2 force. the message there is no way to remove it, only flashing a logo.bin, "the boot splash" or replacing the logo.bin of the flash all package by the one of your preference.
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I think there is no way to relock bootloader without wipe the device. Also you can relock the bootloader and you will not have any problems. I've already done it, at least with my sprint moto z2 force. the message there is no way to remove it, only flashing a logo.bin, "the boot splash" or replacing the logo.bin of the flash all package by the one of your preference.
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If you do that OTAs will fail
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If you do that OTAs will fail
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Yes, you are rigth
So, which of the methods to re-lock did finally work? I was running on Android 8 before, OTA failes for at least 10 times, but suddenly it worked to upgrade to Android 9. Now I am weirdly not passing SafetyNet-check anymore (was working fine on Android 8, GooglePay etc).
Any recommendations? I just need the stupid GPay thing working
Hi everyone,
Well my doubt it's really simple as you can see.
I tried to search on forum and internet, but I didn't found nothing solid.
Only achism (Incluing Mi official Forum)
It's really simple to Lock/Unlock the bootloader on Mi 5s, a simple command on promt and it's DONE. You lose nothing, no need to flash NOTHING.
I heard about bootloop, but does it real? Anyone here already tried it?
Why Am I asking it?
Well, if my bootloader is unlocked, I dunno why, but even with magisk Applications can detect some incoherence in my smartphone.
Even passing all steps of SafetyNet, the apps detect.
I think it's some flag on build.prop or another option available on MIUI Rom (and ofc they will read it to check everything).
My GF has magisk and custom recovery (Unlock Boot) and the same apps don't detect on her phone and works normally. (I configured both)
So I would like to know if it's really possible use a Custom Recovery and Magisk and just block the Bootloader again...
If you have the original bootloader from the original rom you can lock it. If you don't, the phone will stop booting with lock and custom bootloader.
patoberli said:
If you have the original bootloader from the original rom you can lock it. If you don't, the phone will stop booting with lock and custom bootloader.
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No. Even using stock ROM after unlock bootloader and Install TWRP and lock again we got a message "the system has been destroyed" on Mi 5/5s/5x.
It's a Soft Brick, but if anyone on future want to try it and before do it, found this post so, stay away.
TWRP = different bootloader.
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TWRP = different bootloader.
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Read the post again and if you don't understand, read again.
Thank you.