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Issues flashing a locked T-Mo Wing

Ok, so I'm sure someone will say this has been answered 100 times but I can't find it in the forums.
I have a locked T-Mobile Wing. I tried entering unlock codes but I guess I entered wrong codes enough that it's really locked. It boots to a screen asking for the Password to unlock (only shows a numpad on screen) and Active Sync won't connect to it (it says I have to unlock the device before it connects).
Hence, I'm not able to run the ROM loader tools which require me to install a CAB file on the device first.
Anyone have a solution to this?

jeffbacon said:
Ok, so I'm sure someone will say this has been answered 100 times but I can't find it in the forums.
I have a locked T-Mobile Wing. I tried entering unlock codes but I guess I entered wrong codes enough that it's really locked. It boots to a screen asking for the Password to unlock (only shows a numpad on screen) and Active Sync won't connect to it (it says I have to unlock the device before it connects).
Hence, I'm not able to run the ROM loader tools which require me to install a CAB file on the device first.
Anyone have a solution to this?
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you could just call tmobile and tell them what happened?
I'm sure they might have a way to unlock it.

umchriswho said:
you could just call tmobile and tell them what happened?
I'm sure they might have a way to unlock it.
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Yeah.... I bought the phone on eBay. T-Mo says I need to be the original customer in order for them to provide me an unlock code.

Question about Bootloader Lock/Unlock

I have a question. I've had my GNex for a few days now, and was reading some threads about unlocking / rooting, like for Revolution HD. I decided to try the bootloader, and one of the first things I noticed was that the phone -already- said "Lock State - Unlocked" in red at the bottom. I keep seeing threads on how to unlock this, but don't understand why that is necessary if it comes already in unlocked state? Are different batches different lock state by default? This is a LTE VZW version.

fiyawerx said:
I have a question. I've had my GNex for a few days now, and was reading some threads about unlocking / rooting, like for Revolution HD. I decided to try the bootloader, and one of the first things I noticed was that the phone -already- said "Lock State - Unlocked" in red at the bottom. I keep seeing threads on how to unlock this, but don't understand why that is necessary if it comes already in unlocked state? Are different batches different lock state by default? This is a LTE VZW version.
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It *should* come locked by default, but some people have unlocked ones right out of the box.
When it boots up, at the Google logo you should also see an unlocked icon at the bottom.
But yes, it is supposed to come locked

I'm fairly certain I didn't try running anything until I had checked that, so it's possible mine was. Looks like it doesn't make much of a difference when you can unlock them as easy as you can, but hey.

WARNING - Don't bootloader LOCK your phone.

a) There is no logical reason to bootloader lock a phone. You will gain nothing.
b) If you lock it there is a high probability you won't ever be able to bootloader unlock it again - no more mods - ever.
EDIT: Perhaps if you flash the "correct stock" meaning one like/identical to the one that you originally had on your phone when you unlocked it the first time, it will work...
Think about this, please, before you flash things!!!

Do you refer to lock and unlock the bootloader? I locked and unlocked it much times and I've never had problems (obviously considering the bootloader version).

gercdgcat said:
Do you refer to lock and unlock the bootloader? I locked and unlocked it much times and I've never had problems (obviously considering the bootloader version).
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Thanks for replying - could you perhaps write a guide as to exactly how you unlock your bl after using fastboot lock?
I have seen a few folks who appear stuck at that point and I and they would be happy campers if they could get around that!!!
Thanks!
EDIT: I added a comment about "correct stock" to the first post... This may be key to the folks that are having trouble...

You might look at thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-z-play/help/please-help-urgently-t3814260
But I guess I would have to call anyone who successfully locks and unlocks again their bootloader as darn lucky. Some, (many?) can't.
In the end I still have to ask "why the heck are you locking your phone" - what could you possibly gain? It's totally unnecessary. it can be a very expensive little line of code.

I lock my phone all the time, multiple times per day even! It's really easy to unlock: I simply put my finger on the sensor and voila!
Maybe you mean the bootloader? That would be a helpful little detail to add to the title of your post.

pkadavid said:
I lock my phone all the time, multiple times per day even! It's really easy to unlock: I simply put my finger on the sensor and voila!
Maybe you mean the bootloader? That would be a helpful little detail to add to the title of your post.
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LOL - right! Thanks!!!

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I've locked mine as I upgraded to a Pixel 2 XL and gave my Z Play to my father, so I don't really care if I can't unlock it again, but I'm sure that wouldn't be an issue anyway.

IncendiaryPyro said:
I've locked mine as I upgraded to a Pixel 2 XL and gave my Z Play to my father, so I don't really care if I can't unlock it again, but I'm sure that wouldn't be an issue anyway.
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How's the 2xl?

hithere

KrisM22 said:
a) There is no logical reason to bootloader lock a phone. You will gain nothing.
b) If you lock it there is a high probability you won't ever be able to bootloader unlock it again - no more mods - ever.
EDIT: Perhaps if you flash the "correct stock" meaning one like/identical to the one that you originally had on your phone when you unlocked it the first time, it will work...
Think about this, please, before you flash things!!!
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I prefer stock without modifications but sometimes when i have time to try news modifications or roms i used to unlocked the phone and after this relock again, the process that i use is very simple, i just unlock with the same code that Motorola gaves to unlock bootloader, i don't have sure but if you request unlock codes to many times can be a problem but i use the same code and works good.
Basically: relock as are specifcified in another topic in this device forum( using the last stock version that you used)
And after this unlock with code again
Obs.: Is not recommended to unlock/relock to many times.
Obs2.: I only did this three times and i don't know if has a limit

bumpsi

It is my opinion also that relocking is a bad idea. But if someone likes to do it, eg to get Google Pay working without Magisk, why do you want to warn him?
Relock only is possible in combination with flashing a complete correctly firmware. If something is wrong with the firmware you flash, relocking won't succeed. Your device won't be locked if it does not fully succeed or the firmware is not correctly signed. The unlock code is supposed to stay valid, you should be able to unlock your device as many times as you want using the same code.
a) is fine, but does not consider Android SafetyNet
b) is just wrong, and this already was written in a comment.
Please do not bump wrong warnings.

LG G7 G710PM (Sprint)... Can i mod it in any way?

I've searched for hours on google and this forum about rooting, bootloader unlock, flashing, and cant really find anything, so I'm guessing i cant do much with it. Can anyone tell me if there is anything i can do to unlock this phone? I just got out of prison for 5 years... It used to be so easy to root a phone back then. Now it seems impossible wtf.

Justinmbenedict said:
I've searched for hours on google and this forum about rooting, bootloader unlock, flashing, and cant really find anything, so I'm guessing i cant do much with it. Can anyone tell me if there is anything i can do to unlock this phone? I just got out of prison for 5 years... It used to be so easy to root a phone back then. Now it seems impossible wtf.
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Blame LG for not allowing bootloader unlock on the g7. The only phone that can be unlocked is the European model.

Any way to remove unlocked bootloader message?

I do not want to relock my bootloader, but I want to get rid of the nag screen at boot that bootloader is unlocked. Just in case my phone will get into wrong hands that is like an open invitation to hack it.
I remember I used to replace this logo with a neutral black screen on one of my previous devices. Isn't that possible anymore nowdays?
Yes, I understand that is not a perfect security. A perfect security is if my phone will be kept in a safe in a swiss bank with keys lost. Just trying not to give obvious hints.

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LOL sorry I don't know how but I missed first 8 words in Your post. Don't read my reply it won't help.
Hi.
I was converting from Tmobile to global. To get rid from that messege I simply locked the bootloader. I'm not sure if u want to lock it or you are looking for some kind of way around it. If you would like to do it remember its very important to do it after taking OTA otherwise you can have some problems with your phone. That was mine steps:
Unlock bootloader.
Flash global.
Do OTA.
Lock bootloader with "fastboot oem lock".
Hope it helps. Regards.

thardy00 said:
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LOL sorry I don't know how but I missed first 8 words in Your post. Don't read my reply it won't help.
Hi.
I was converting from Tmobile to global. To get rid from that messege I simply locked the bootloader. I'm not sure if u want to lock it or you are looking for some kind of way around it. If you would like to do it remember its very important to do it after taking OTA otherwise you can have some problems with your phone. That was mine steps:
Unlock bootloader.
Flash global.
Do OTA.
Lock bootloader with "fastboot oem lock".
Hope it helps. Regards.
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LOL, yeah! This happens