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Hey guys , here's a simple guide on how to unlock your bootloader without having to downgrade all the way back to 2.17, in my case i had 2.17 system since it was the most stable(2.18 is a cluster hell of bugs) with 2.18 bootloader and recovery(yes you can mix and match)and so i went to try the bootloader unlock with just flashing the 2.19 system.img, that dint do anything the "getprop ro.isn > /factory/asuskey" command would do nothing, the bootloader wasnt unlock and so i did the following:
1.Downloaded the2.19 ota manually here link
2. I extracted the droidboot.img(fastboot img) from the 2.19 ota zip
3.Rebooted to fastboot mode
4. Then ran this command "fastboot flash fastboot droidboot.img"
5,After this i rebooted back into system and rerun the unlock bootloader steps and viola the bootloader unlocked!( it wasn't before simply because the 2.18 fastboot does not have this unlock command)
6.After you unlock the bootloader your device will most likely get stuck at the bootanimation screen, at this time reboot back into fastboot mode and downloaded the black splashscreen here and run "fastboot flash splashscreen splashscreen.img". then reboot back to system and your device should boot all the way into your homescreen and your done =]
All credits go to ssj and shakalacas(ota links splashscreen link) for the bootloader unlock.
THIS WILL NOT WIPE ANYTHING ON YOUR DEVICE, if you mess up the commands thats on you follow the guide properly and everything will be fine.
That second link is trying to run some chrome extension, not download the file?
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I think this is the file you were trying to link to:
https://mega.co.nz/#!IlMGiZ7I!kepXRFda7cgNPWHQovkCZaMaD2zVF4UufAJT6YEDU3k
I'm on 2.18 and rooted. Problem is, I uninstalled or disabled a bunch of ASUS apps, will I have an issue if I use SuperSU to unroot and try to restore or upgrade my phone to 2.19?
Also, I have model number ASUS_Z00AD. Is this firmware OK to install on my phone?
cmendonc2 said:
That second link is trying to run some chrome extension, not download the file?
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I think this is the file you were trying to link to:
https://mega.co.nz/#!IlMGiZ7I!kepXRFda7cgNPWHQovkCZaMaD2zVF4UufAJT6YEDU3k
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Fixed.
edit: nvm...
Both download links link to the same file. splashscreen.img
Uh.. wtf? Since when has the boot loader been unlocked? I was under the impression that we were waiting for an unlock tool as has been discussed in a few threads.. is this legit?
Edit: nevermind.. I stop looking for a day or two and this device's boot loader is unlocked. I am very excited and glad that I picked this device as it seems like it is in for a lot of love
jpacleb85 said:
Uh.. wtf? Since when has the boot loader been unlocked? I was under the impression that we were waiting for an unlock tool as has been discussed in a few threads.. is this legit?
Edit: nevermind.. I stop looking for a day or two and this device's boot loader is unlocked. I am very excited and glad that I picked this device as it seems like it is in for a lot of love
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LOL... Gotta love the devs who tinker on here... Now we might actually get a recovery that will do nandroid backups in case of those "little" mistakes/problems that crop up from time to time...
MiCmAsTa said:
Both download links link to the same file. splashscreen.img
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Fixed.
This is probably a silly question, but I have the ZE550ML and the latest update is 2.18, meaning that unlocking the bootloader it is still not possible can I install droidboot.img(fastboot img) from the 2.19 ZE551ML on my device? Or that will just hard brick my device?
Let me know your thoughts on this.
Continue the great work XDA crew =)
I am on 2.18 and can't seem to find any way to update to 2.19, all the links are dead.
so I rooted and flashed droidboot, but when i run the adb commands it says unlock failed and restarts
any help would be greatly appreciated
PsychoKilla666 said:
I am on 2.18 and can't seem to find any way to update to 2.19, all the links are dead.
so I rooted and flashed droidboot, but when i run the adb commands it says unlock failed and restarts
any help would be greatly appreciated
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You need to flash the pre rooted 2.19 system.img, then you will be able to unlock, since 2.19 has the unlock files in system.
rafyvitto said:
You need to flash the pre rooted 2.19 system.img, then you will be able to unlock, since 2.19 has the unlock files in system.
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Link please? and how to?
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rafyvitto said:
Hey guys , here's a simple guide on how to unlock your bootloader without having to downgrade all the way back to 2.17, in my case i had 2.17 system since it was the most stable(2.18 is a cluster hell of bugs) with 2.18 bootloader and recovery(yes you can mix and match)and so i went to try the bootloader unlock with just flashing the 2.19 system.img, that dint do anything the "getprop ro.isn > /factory/asuskey" command would do nothing, the bootloader wasnt unlock and so i did the following:
1.Downloaded the2.19 ota manually here link
2. I extracted the droidboot.img(fastboot img) from the 2.19 ota zip
3.Rebooted to fastboot mode
4. Then ran this command "fastboot flash fastboot droidboot.img"
5,After this i rebooted back into system and rerun the unlock bootloader steps and viola the bootloader unlocked!( it wasn't before simply because the 2.18 fastboot does not have this unlock command)
6.After you unlock the bootloader your device will most likely get stuck at the bootanimation screen, at this time reboot back into fastboot mode and downloaded the black splashscreen here and run "fastboot flash splashscreen splashscreen.img". then reboot back to system and your device should boot all the way into your homescreen and your done =]
All credits go to ssj and shakalacas(ota links splashscreen link) for the bootloader unlock.
THIS WILL NOT WIPE ANYTHING ON YOUR DEVICE, if you mess up the commands thats on you follow the guide properly and everything will be fine.
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I follow this method and received the following error on CMD
writing 'fastboot'....
FAILED (remote: falsh_cmds error!
Finished. total time: 0.830
im on 2.20 and it wont let me do anything.. i get the white boot screen instead of black but bootloader doesnt exist and it wont download twrp any suggestions?
Success
My phone's recovery stopped working, and the bootloader was locked, but I found this thread. I think I was able to get it working.
I extracted the droidboot.img from the file in the OP.
I copied the droidboot.img to my working directory, and tried to flash it.
Code:
C:\myworkingdirectory>fastboot flash fastboot droidboot.img
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'fastboot' (14410 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.661s]
writing 'fastboot'...
FAILED (remote: Permission denied
)
finished. total time: 0.826s
Ok, I got the error. Maybe the "unlock" command will work.
Code:
C:\myworkingdirectory>fastboot oem shell_cmd "getprop ro.isn > /factory/asuskey"
...
OKAY [ 0.203s]
finished. total time: 0.204s
Same output as the last hundred times I tried to run it.
I rebooted the phone.
Code:
C:\myworkingdirectory>fastboot reboot-bootloader
rebooting into bootloader...
OKAY [ 0.108s]
finished. total time: 0.109s
I put the phone into the bootloader mode. (For anyone reading, to get into the bootloader, turn the phone completely off. Hold the power button until it vibrates. Then hold the volume up key.)
I ran the unlock command twice.
Code:
C:\myworkingdirectory>fastboot oem shell_cmd "getprop ro.isn > /factory/asuskey"
...
OKAY [ 0.291s]
finished. total time: 0.326s
C:\myworkingdirectory>fastboot oem shell_cmd "getprop ro.isn > /factory/asuskey"
...
OKAY [ 0.216s]
finished. total time: 0.216s
Then I tried to flash the image again.
Code:
C:\myworkingdirectory>fastboot flash fastboot droidboot.img
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'fastboot' (14410 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.690s]
writing 'fastboot'...
OKAY [ 0.692s]
finished. total time: 1.384s
No error?! I have progress!
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I believe my bootloader is unlocked. Let me try to flash the recovery. (My recovery was corrupted longggg before doing this.)
Code:
C:\myworkingdirectory>fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'recovery' (11676 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.579s]
writing 'recovery'...
OKAY [ 0.571s]
finished. total time: 1.153s
No permission error! (Before this, I would usually have gotten an error that says "FAILED (remote: Permission denied".)
---- Important Notes ----
NO WHITE BACKGROUND IN BOOTLOADER.
Many people have reported seeing an inverted background in the bootloader. I don't have that.
TRIPLE DOTS IN COMMAND PROMPT
The triple dots you see when I run the unlock command are actually there. They are not placeholders.
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Right now I'm booting into recovery mode to flash a ROM to the phone. I'll update if I get the phone working.
I'm trying to unlock the bootloader of my Nexus 5x, because I want to downgrade to 6.1 after proximity sensor issues. I tried "fastboot oem unlock" and "fastboot flashing unlock", but it looks like the bootloader auto-locks after reboot, and so I can't flash anything.
Did this happen to someone?
Do you have "Secure boot- enable (no rpmb)" on fastboot screen?
This is my fastboot screen
View attachment 3984342
You can't unlock bootloader because probably you have replacement emmc memory/motherboard without flashed rpmb partition. You can't do enything with that, but on this forum there is a topic, where someone wrote how to work around this problem.
Wuzimu said:
You can't unlock bootloader because probably you have replacement emmc memory/motherboard without flashed rpmb partition. You can't do enything with that, but on this forum there is a topic, where someone wrote how to work around this problem.
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I sent my phone to LG support for an hardware problem, that's probably the cause. Thank you very much for your help
Here you go:http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-5x/help/bootloader-relocks-reboot-t3466854
unlock bootloader problem
C:\Program Files\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot oem unlock
...
FAILED (remote: oem unlock is not allowed)
finished. total time: 0.016s
mohitkhurama93 said:
C:\Program Files\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot oem unlock
...
FAILED (remote: oem unlock is not allowed)
finished. total time: 0.016s
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Update your platform tools, make sure USB debugging is enabled, then try again.
Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk
Hallo,
this is my problem: i dont have working system. When i turn on my device i only see one Plus logo. I have access to fastbot and recovery mode.
The things i have already tried:
https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/guide-mega-unbrick-guide-for-a-hard-bricked-oneplus-3.452634/
I have aleready executed method 1 and 2 ( without How to Prevent Data Wipe in Method 2) and everything is working properly until I perform Step 14, when I try to flash via adb sideload latest OXYGEN OS it always stops after 47%. (Installation failed).
I have also tried fastboot method:
PS C:\adb> fastboot devices
755549d1 fastboot
PS C:\adb> fastboot oem unlock
...
FAILED (remote: oem unlock is not allowed)
finished. total time: 0.000s
PS C:\adb> fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'recovery' (22605 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.625s]
writing 'recovery'...
FAILED (remote: Partition flashing is not allowed)
finished. total time: 0.641s
now i really dont know what to do . just hope that someone can really help me.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/help/unlock-bootlader-t3411550
after some search i found this post, and the user seems to had the same problem that i have.
amans90 said:
Hallo,
this is my problem: i dont have working system. When i turn on my device i only see one Plus logo. I have access to fastbot and recovery mode.
The things i have already tried:
https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/guide-mega-unbrick-guide-for-a-hard-bricked-oneplus-3.452634/
I have aleready executed method 1 and 2 ( without How to Prevent Data Wipe in Method 2) and everything is working properly until I perform Step 14, when I try to flash via adb sideload latest OXYGEN OS it always stops after 47%. (Installation failed).
I have also tried fastboot method:
PS C:\adb> fastboot devices
755549d1 fastboot
PS C:\adb> fastboot oem unlock
...
FAILED (remote: oem unlock is not allowed)
finished. total time: 0.000s
PS C:\adb> fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'recovery' (22605 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.625s]
writing 'recovery'...
FAILED (remote: Partition flashing is not allowed)
finished. total time: 0.641s
now i really dont know what to do . just hope that someone can really help me.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/help/unlock-bootlader-t3411550
after some search i found this post, and the user seems to had the same problem that i have.
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Just a shot in the dark but have you enabled oem unlocking in developer options?
Xceeder said:
Just a shot in the dark but have you enabled oem unlocking in developer options?
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no unfortunately not , thats the problem
amans90 said:
no unfortunately not , thats the problem
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Okay well I hope you can get your phone sorted now , if I've helped then please leave a thumbs up on my post I really appreciate it...
amans90 said:
Hallo,
this is my problem: i dont have working system. When i turn on my device i only see one Plus logo. I have access to fastbot and recovery mode.
The things i have already tried:
https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/guide-mega-unbrick-guide-for-a-hard-bricked-oneplus-3.452634/
I have aleready executed method 1 and 2 ( without How to Prevent Data Wipe in Method 2) and everything is working properly until I perform Step 14, when I try to flash via adb sideload latest OXYGEN OS it always stops after 47%. (Installation failed).
I have also tried fastboot method:
PS C:\adb> fastboot devices
755549d1 fastboot
PS C:\adb> fastboot oem unlock
...
FAILED (remote: oem unlock is not allowed)
finished. total time: 0.000s
PS C:\adb> fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'recovery' (22605 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.625s]
writing 'recovery'...
FAILED (remote: Partition flashing is not allowed)
finished. total time: 0.641s
now i really dont know what to do . just hope that someone can really help me.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/help/unlock-bootlader-t3411550
after some search i found this post, and the user seems to had the same problem that i have.
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Hi i have the same problem like you did you solve it ?
Dsn Fouad said:
Hi i have the same problem like you did you solve it ?
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see below.
Xceeder said:
Just a shot in the dark but have you enabled oem unlocking in developer options?
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Have you tried to flash any full Rom from stock recovery? Doesn't need unlocked bootloader as long as its the official OnePlus software.
Sent from my ONEPLUS A3003 using Tapatalk
n1kos said:
Have you tried to flash any full Rom from stock recovery? Doesn't need unlocked bootloader as long as its the official OnePlus software.
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I dont know i flashed the lastest os and the old with sideload but it stuck on 45%
n1kos said:
Have you tried to flash any full Rom from stock recovery? Doesn't need unlocked bootloader as long as its the official OnePlus software.
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Here
Dsn Fouad said:
Here
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You are trying to flash TWRP with a locked bootloader and it obviously fails. Download the full official ROM from OnePlus site and the corresponding recovery also. First flash the recovery and reboot to bootloader and then flash the OS and reboot. If you are successful, you can enable Developer Options and from there OEM unlock and USB debugging. Thereafter you can try TWRP, Magisk and other ROMs.
Hmm, I thought he said he can enter bootloader and recovery. If so, reboot the phone in stock recovery and flash full Rom from local update.
Sent from my ONEPLUS A3003 using Tapatalk
tnsmani said:
You are trying to flash TWRP with a locked bootloader and it obviously fails. Download the full official ROM from OnePlus site and the corresponding recovery also. First flash the recovery and reboot to bootloader and then flash the OS and reboot. If you are successful, you can enable Developer Options and from there OEM unlock and USB debugging. Thereafter you can try TWRP, Magisk and other ROMs.
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You mean flash twrp in fastboot and stock rom in recovery adb sideload i tried all of that i downloaded the lastest stock and lastest twrp it fails it's okay thanks for everything im just going to sell it, it's completely bricked because of that oem and usb debugging locked small things can be dangerous.
Dsn Fouad said:
You mean flash twrp in fastboot and stock rom in recovery adb sideload i tried all of that i downloaded the lastest stock and lastest twrp it fails it's okay thanks for everything im just going to sell it, it's completely bricked because of that oem and usb debugging locked small things can be dangerous.
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NO.
So that is where you are committing a mistake. You have not been reading the posts carefully.
All of us are asking you to download the STOCK recovery compatible with the version of the stock ROM chosen by you and to FLASH THE STOCK RECOVERY FIRST, NOT TWRP.
Because TWRP can't be flashed with a locked bootloader whereas the stock recovery can be flashed from bootloader. Then go for the ROM, sideload it using adb and boot.
tnsmani said:
NO.
So that is where you are committing a mistake. You have not been reading the posts carefully.
All of us are asking you to download the STOCK recovery compatible with the version of the stock ROM chosen by you and to FLASH THE STOCK RECOVERY FIRST, NOT TWRP.
Because TWRP can't be flashed with a locked bootloader whereas the stock recovery can be flashed from bootloader. Then go for the ROM, sideload it using adb from bootloader and boot.
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Oh i see now where can i find the lastest recovery and by how i need to flash it, in adb sideload (recovery.img) or fastboot flash recovery (oneplus recovery.img)?
tnsmani said:
NO.
So that is where you are committing a mistake. You have not been reading the posts carefully.
All of us are asking you to download the STOCK recovery compatible with the version of the stock ROM chosen by you and to FLASH THE STOCK RECOVERY FIRST, NOT TWRP.
Because TWRP can't be flashed with a locked bootloader whereas the stock recovery can be flashed from bootloader. Then go for the ROM, sideload it using adb from bootloader and boot.
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I tried again but failed with official oneplus 3 recovery
Dsn Fouad said:
I tried again but failed with official oneplus 3 recovery
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Here
Dsn Fouad said:
I tried again but failed with official oneplus 3 recovery
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Here
tnsmani said:
NO.
So that is where you are committing a mistake. You have not been reading the posts carefully.
All of us are asking you to download the STOCK recovery compatible with the version of the stock ROM chosen by you and to FLASH THE STOCK RECOVERY FIRST, NOT TWRP.
Because TWRP can't be flashed with a locked bootloader whereas the stock recovery can be flashed from bootloader. Then go for the ROM, sideload it using adb from bootloader and boot.
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amans90 said:
Hallo,
this is my problem: i dont have working system. When i turn on my device i only see one Plus logo. I have access to fastbot and recovery mode.
The things i have already tried:
https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/guide-mega-unbrick-guide-for-a-hard-bricked-oneplus-3.452634/
I have aleready executed method 1 and 2 ( without How to Prevent Data Wipe in Method 2) and everything is working properly until I perform Step 14, when I try to flash via adb sideload latest OXYGEN OS it always stops after 47%. (Installation failed).
I have also tried fastboot method:
PS C:\adb> fastboot devices
755549d1 fastboot
PS C:\adb> fastboot oem unlock
...
FAILED (remote: oem unlock is not allowed)
finished. total time: 0.000s
PS C:\adb> fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'recovery' (22605 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.625s]
writing 'recovery'...
FAILED (remote: Partition flashing is not allowed)
finished. total time: 0.641s
now i really dont know what to do . just hope that someone can really help me.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/help/unlock-bootlader-t3411550
after some search i found this post, and the user seems to had the same problem that i have.
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Make sure you are using the latest version of adb and fastboot, had some trouble myself with this:
https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools
jeffrey268 said:
Make sure you are using the latest version of adb and fastboot, had some trouble myself with this:
https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools
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Nah it will still fail, all because of that oem and device state locked, lol i buy a new phone used it 1 month i was having a update available i updated it and then boom 370€ gone just like that, it took me 4 month to got it, i just want to kill people now im very depressed right now god bless people like you thanks for your help.
I've got the lastest sdk tools and google usb driver installed and still get a fail when trying to run fastboot flashing unlock. I also have allow oem unlocking checked. Is there something I'm missing?
C:\Android>adb reboot bootloader
C:\Android>fastboot devices
7xxxxxxxxxxxx5 fastboot
C:\Android>fastboot flashing unlock
...
FAILED (command write failed (No error))
finished. total time: 0.003s
xxnirvana69xx said:
I've got the lastest sdk tools and google usb driver installed and still get a fail when trying to run fastboot flashing unlock. I also have allow oem unlocking checked. Is there something I'm missing?
C:\Android>adb reboot bootloader
C:\Android>fastboot devices
7xxxxxxxxxxxx5 fastboot
C:\Android>fastboot flashing unlock
...
FAILED (command write failed (No error))
finished. total time: 0.003s
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sorry delete!!! try fastboot flashing unlock_critical
lucky_strike33 said:
did you go to developer and tick on to unlock bootloader?
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Sure did. OEM unlocking is ticked.
lucky_strike33 said:
sorry delete!!! try fastboot flashing unlock_critical
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Same thing.
C:\Android>fastboot devices
7xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx5 fastboot
C:\Android>fastboot flashing unlock_critical
...
FAILED (command write failed (No error))
finished. total time: 0.003s
xxnirvana69xx said:
Same thing.
C:\Android>fastboot devices
7xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx5 fastboot
C:\Android>fastboot flashing unlock_critical
...
FAILED (command write failed (No error))
finished. total time: 0.003s
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Try a different cable?
Unfortunately I am at work and only have the C to C cable that was in the box.
My sdk/platform tools files are the same ones I've used with my 6P since 11-2015, and unlocking the 2 XL bl worked on the first attempt.
my process:
pow button + vol down
open cmd prompt in platform tools folder
fastboot devices (recognized my device)
fastboot flashing unlock
use vol up to select UNLOCK MY BOOTLOADER
power, to confirm
erases everything,
restarts
profit
Az Biker said:
My sdk/platform tools files are the same ones I've used with my 6P since 11-2015, and unlocking the 2 XL bl worked on the first attempt.
my process:
pow button + vol down
open cmd prompt in platform tools folder
fastboot devices (recognized my device)
fastboot flashing unlock
use vol up to select UNLOCK MY BOOTLOADER
power, to confirm
erases everything,
restarts
profit
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Tried with a slightly older version I had for my og pixel and it worked. Wonder what was up with the other version.
xxnirvana69xx said:
Tried with a slightly older version I had for my og pixel and it worked. Wonder what was up with the other version.
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I have the latest adb and fastboot files and can not get my device to be recognized by adb can anyone help me with this?
canemaxx said:
I have the latest adb and fastboot files and can not get my device to be recognized by adb can anyone help me with this?
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Pm instead
xxnirvana69xx said:
Found this to possibly get you an older version of the platform tools...
"Well, you could use direct link, like
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I started off with what I was using with my pixel XL and that didn't work and I have installed about 10 different version thus far and still nothing
I basically ended up using another cable, different version of adb, and another computer. Hard to tell what the problem exactly was since I changed 3 things at the same time between it not working and working. My guess is the cable and/or the computer.
Been asking around for this in multiple threads and have gotten nothing. So I decided to just make a new one. If ANYONE has a backup I can use in order to restore it via TWRP, then PLEASE share it with me. Whether it's a Mate SE backup or an Honor 7x US variant backup, I'll take either.
That makes 2 of us
Any ideas why I can't seem to boot a recovery? Used to do this all the time in the Motorola world:
~/Downloads/Huawei$ fastboot oem get-bootinfo
...
(bootloader) unlocked
OKAY [ 0.001s]
finished. total time: 0.001s
~/Downloads/Huawei$ fastboot boot recovery.img
downloading 'boot.img'...
OKAY [ 0.711s]
booting...
FAILED (remote: Command not allowed)
finished. total time: 0.714s
chrisn812 said:
Any ideas why I can't seem to boot a recovery? Used to do this all the time in the Motorola world:
~/Downloads/Huawei$ fastboot oem get-bootinfo
...
(bootloader) unlocked
OKAY [ 0.001s]
finished. total time: 0.001s
~/Downloads/Huawei$ fastboot boot recovery.img
downloading 'boot.img'...
OKAY [ 0.711s]
booting...
FAILED (remote: Command not allowed)
finished. total time: 0.714s
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Can you not use the hardware keys to get into the recovery? Also, what is the status of the recovery partition? Alive and well?
XandeR180 said:
Been asking around for this in multiple threads and have gotten nothing. So I decided to just make a new one. If ANYONE has a backup I can use in order to restore it via TWRP, then PLEASE share it with me. Whether it's a Mate SE backup or an Honor 7x US variant backup, I'll take either.
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I am wiping my wifes phone today and I will do a clean backup via twrp and upload it to drive later today for ya
Ultraman666 said:
I am wiping my wifes phone today and I will do a clean backup via twrp and upload it to drive later today for ya
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Thank you so much
XandeR180 said:
Thank you so much
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Ok man here you go, hope this helps!! Its the least I can do since you helped me with all my questions
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1X2oB98XYngybIZpPPc7B51VMW8ID6F1c
chrisn812 said:
Any ideas why I can't seem to boot a recovery? Used to do this all the time in the Motorola world:
~/Downloads/Huawei$ fastboot oem get-bootinfo
...
(bootloader) unlocked
OKAY [ 0.001s]
finished. total time: 0.001s
~/Downloads/Huawei$ fastboot boot recovery.img
downloading 'boot.img'...
OKAY [ 0.711s]
booting...
FAILED (remote: Command not allowed)
finished. total time: 0.714s
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1-first got to fastboot mode in phone(vol down+ power) then connect phone to pc doesn't matter if the hisuite pops up in pc or not.
2-after connecting open adb shell from the directory where you have installed it in your pc(go to the folder and press shift+ right click of mouse then select open command prompt option).
3- type - fastboot devices , if some number appears then it confirms that the device is connected, if it doesn't appear then close everything in pc and disconnected your phone then power off the phone and then connect it to pc then open adb and type adb reboot bootloader - this should restart your phone into fastboot mode.
chrisn812 said:
Any ideas why I can't seem to boot a recovery? Used to do this all the time in the Motorola world:
~/Downloads/Huawei$ fastboot boot recovery.img
downloading 'boot.img'...
OKAY [ 0.711s]
booting...
FAILED (remote: Command not allowed)
finished. total time: 0.714s
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It doesn't look like this is supported (at least not on MY L24 variant). I don't know if the mount points are identical from one variant to another but they are posted here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-7x/development/mount-partition-layout-profile-xml-t3727990 (Nougat) and https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-7x/development/mount-partition-layout-oreo-t3764506 (Oreo). (The TWRP versions in the Multitool are from the OP of these two threads.) And some other posts showed the adb shell commands (and batch file) to backup stock recovery to the external SD card. I think for Nougat, they are:
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dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p29 of=/external_sd/recovery.img
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p22 of=/external_sd/recovery2.img
Stock recovery for the L24(?) can also be found in one of the threads here. And finally, the 7X has dual recovery so I ended up flashing TWRP to eRecovery (fastboot flash recovery2 TWRP.img) leaving the stock recovery in recovery1 for OTA updates. Then I use "adb reboot recovery2" whenever I need TWRP.
XandeR180 said:
Thank you so much
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So did that work for you?
Ultraman666 said:
So did that work for you?
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For the most part, yeah. Booted up and everything but for some reason I couldn't install Magisk ?
XandeR180 said:
For the most part, yeah. Booted up and everything but for some reason I couldn't install Magisk ?
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FYI, I installed supersu from https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-7x/how-to/how-to-root-honor-7x-international-t3716056 using the TWRP from MultiTool on my L24 and it appears to be working okay.
iammudd said:
FYI, I installed supersu from https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-7x/how-to/how-to-root-honor-7x-international-t3716056 using the TWRP from MultiTool on my L24 and it appears to be working okay.
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Hmm. I'm more of a fan of Magisk, personally but I'll try SuperSU
XandeR180 said:
For the most part, yeah. Booted up and everything but for some reason I couldn't install Magisk ?
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Sweet glad to help!!
Didnt work on my SE L34. Still boots into EMUI eRecovery. Oh well. I'll wait a bit longer.
I had to overwrite the recovery2 partition with TWRP to do it, but here's an almost complete backup of the stock firmware for my Mate SE: BND-L34C567B130.zip
Magendanz said:
I had to overwrite the recovery2 partition with TWRP to do it, but here's an almost complete backup of the stock firmware for my Mate SE: BND-L34C567B130.zip
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By almost complete, what exactly is it missing?
XandeR180 said:
By almost complete, what exactly is it missing?
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The original contents of the recovery2 partition, which had to be overwritten with TWRP to do the backup. I believe it was identical to the recovery partition, but I was never able to confirm.
Magendanz said:
The original contents of the recovery2 partition, which had to be overwritten with TWRP to do the backup. I believe it was identical to the recovery partition, but I was never able to confirm.
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Pretty sure it is. I'd flashed the same honor 7x stock recovery image for both my partitions in the past. Regardless, both my partitions use TWRP at the moment, so this doesn't bother me. Thanks a ton!
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The original contents of the recovery2 partition, which had to be overwritten with TWRP to do the backup. I believe it was identical to the recovery partition, but I was never able to confirm.
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So restoring your backup was successful. However, for some reason the updater is completely missing. Therefore, I can't check for updates anymore. Also, in the "About Phone" section at the bottom it says, "Custom Version - CUSTC567D001" which I don't recall ever seeing before. Does this have to do with your recovery partitions being modified?