SO I made a n00b mistake and accidentally reloacked bootloader trying to flash a fresh system image. I wanted to go back to stock after being rooted and unlocked.
Now i get the red screen of death and it just shuts off the phone. No recovery seems to be installed.
What do I do? Do I throw it in the garbage? Or is there a way to salvage this device?
Bootloader is locked and will not let me unlock again.
Thanks.
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SO I made a n00b mistake and accidentally reloacked bootloader trying to flash a fresh system image. I wanted to go back to stock after being rooted and unlocked.
Now i get the red screen of death and it just shuts off the phone. No recovery seems to be installed.
What do I do? Do I throw it in the garbage? Or is there a way to salvage this device?
Bootloader is locked and will not let me unlock again.
Thanks.
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Can you boot into bootloader mode what so ever?
Yes only into bootloader. Can't unlock again though. Won't let me.
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Can you boot into bootloader mode what so ever?
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Only can get into bootloader but cannot unlock again. Everything else is gone.
jdubya45 said:
Yes only into bootloader. Can't unlock again though. Won't let me.
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Have you tried to manually do this with ADB with the command prompt?
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Can you boot into bootloader mode what so ever?
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stevew84 said:
Have you tried to manually do this with ADB with the command prompt?
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Yes. Fails. Remote fail and not allowed.
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Yes. Fails. Remote fail and not allowed.
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I don't have the Pixel, so I'm going off of what I know from the 6P.
Does the Toolkit work for the Pixel? There has to be a way to get it working if you can get into bootloader.
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I don't have the Pixel, so I'm going off of what I know from the 6P.
Does the Toolkit work for the Pixel? There has to be a way to get it working if you can get into bootloader.
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I am not sure. I think I need Unlocked bootloader.
Actually i think you just need to reunlock using depixel8. That should unlock your bootloader and allow you to flash new firmware
Did you try using dePixel8 to to unlock your bootloader back? I would try that.
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Marghost said:
Did you try using dePixel8 to to unlock your bootloader back? I would try that.
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You have to be booted in Android for dePixel8 to work.
Am I missing something? why can't you just flash factory image again from the bootloader and then unlock your bootloader with the depixel8?
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MArtyChubbs said:
Am I missing something? why can't you just flash factory image again from the bootloader and then unlock your bootloader with the depixel8?
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He said that he tried to unlock the bootloader again and it won't let him. With a locked bootloader, you can't flash the system images.
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jdubya45 said:
SO I made a n00b mistake and accidentally reloacked bootloader trying to flash a fresh system image. I wanted to go back to stock after being rooted and unlocked.
Now i get the red screen of death and it just shuts off the phone. No recovery seems to be installed.
What do I do? Do I throw it in the garbage? Or is there a way to salvage this device?
Bootloader is locked and will not let me unlock again.
Thanks.
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My mind is blown on how you accomplished this. Did you ERASE the partitions and then plan on flashing stock ones yourself? Why not just run the script (flash-all.bat) that would have automatically done the ENTIRE process for you, except re-locking the bootloader?
If all you did was re-lock the bootloader, it should have done a factory reset on the next boot and used the existing system partition. If you erased the system partition and then re-locked the bootloader, you are almost certainly screwed and had better hope Google has some mercy to let you RMA the phone.
Couple options you could try off the top of my head. The pixel has A/B patitions try adb sideloading an update zip to get it to switch to the backup partition that might still be there.
You could also try downloading the Factory images and extracting the system and go into fastboot and type
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fastboot boot system system.img
and see if that works. Then if it boots on the temp image run deadpixel8 or whatever its called and reflash the stock image with the flash-all.bat.
have the same problem on my pixel after accidentally relocking after root before flashing back to stock.
Does anyone have the stock pixel xl recovery.img? I thinking if I boot into recovery "fast boot boot recovery.img" then I can add side load etc the ota from google.
jdubya45 said:
SO I made a n00b mistake and accidentally reloacked bootloader trying to flash a fresh system image. I wanted to go back to stock after being rooted and unlocked.
Now i get the red screen of death and it just shuts off the phone. No recovery seems to be installed.
What do I do? Do I throw it in the garbage? Or is there a way to salvage this device?
Bootloader is locked and will not let me unlock again.
Thanks.
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Has anyone who has unlocked their bootloader successfully flashed a different factory image other than the image on their phone. I've tried numerous ways and have had no success after unlocking my bootloader. Thanks to anyone who may chime in
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treIII said:
Has anyone who has unlocked their bootloader successfully flashed a different factory image other than the image on their phone. I've tried numerous ways and have had no success after unlocking my bootloader. Thanks to anyone who may chime in
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Could you be more specific about how you flashed (flash_all or each individual image file), and what happened? Error or what?
cam30era said:
Could you be more specific about how you flashed (flash_all or each individual image file), and what happened? Error or what?
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I've tried flashing the entire P factory image and it fails. I've tried with adb and fast boot on my PC. I also tried with skipsoft toolkit to see if that would work. It also fails. I have posted screen shots in that thread if you'd like to see the error. Thanks
treIII said:
I've tried flashing the entire P factory image and it fails. I've tried with adb and fast boot on my PC. I also tried with skipsoft toolkit to see if that would work. It also fails. I have posted screen shots in that thread if you'd like to see the error. Thanks
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I'd suggest fastboot flash each image file separately (boot, sys, etc)
cam30era said:
I'd suggest fastboot flash each image file separately (boot, sys, etc)
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I tried that and it seems to work but nothing changes
treIII said:
I tried that and it seems to work but nothing changes
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What is it that you are expecting to change?
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What is it that you are expecting to change?
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The build number and for OEM unlocking to be pickable. My bootloader is already unlocked so I thought flashing a different factory image would make it possible in developer options
treIII said:
The build number and for OEM unlocking to be pickable. My bootloader is already unlocked so I thought flashing a different factory image would make it possible in developer options
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I agree. That's very strange. Does fastboot indicate success after flashing each image?
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I agree. That's very strange. Does fastboot indicate success after flashing each image?
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Yes for some but the system image fails. Look in skipsoft tool thread and you'll see it. There are pictures
treIII said:
Yes for some but the system image fails. Look in skipsoft tool thread and you'll see it. There are pictures
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If you don't use skipsoft, and in fastboot do:
fastboot flash system system.img
You still get this partition error?
cam30era said:
If you don't use skipsoft, and in fastboot do:
fastboot flash system system.img
You still get this partition error?
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Yes
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Yes
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Very strange. I'm at a loss.
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Very strange. I'm at a loss.
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So u have Verizon version? I'd like to see someone else try to flash a factory image to know where this goes
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So u have Verizon version? I'd like to see someone else try to flash a factory image to know where this goes
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No. Considering buying one. That's why I'm interested in this.
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No. Considering buying one. That's why I'm interested in this.
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Yeah I wish someone else would chime in and try. I can't figure it out after trying for 4 hours last night and about two today. So I gave up and posted
I flashed the google factory image. . oem unlock will stay greyed out but that is not a big deal. bunch of people did this and discussion in this other thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/how-to/verizon-pixel-xl-unlocking-discussions-t3484497
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I flashed the google factory image. . oem unlock will stay greyed out but that is not a big deal. bunch of people did this and discussion in this other thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/how-to/verizon-pixel-xl-unlocking-discussions-t3484497
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Not until you want to update to newer firmwares and there is no unlock method on those bootloaders. Converting to a GPS Pixel would be ideal if it is even possible.
joderme said:
Not until you want to update to newer firmwares and there is no unlock method on those bootloaders. Converting to a GPS Pixel would be ideal if it is even possible.
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If you unlock now and update later your bootloader will remained locked unless Google finds a way to push a bootloader update with the coming OTA's that locks your bootloader after unlocking but that's highly unlikely. Plus, if you jump the gun and install the OTA before knowing the results of the OTA, you're kind of asking for something like this to happen. Hopefully Google doesn't find a deceitful way of pushing bootloader updates to lock us back up as you know they have already learned that a backdoor was found to unlock the Verizon bootloaders. They're not stupid and Jcase already said the sunshine guys were sending the exploit to Google so they would patch it. Vulnerabilities are too common these days on Android and these exploit seekers are quick to submit patches for them.
OK. Finally was able to flash the latest pixel factory image on my PXL. Minimal and fastboot and latest drivers from Google.
i sorta need help in this department as well... do i unzip the zip inside the zip??
im getting missing recovery.img and missing boot.sig i would like to make this a non verizon device. the flash-all.bat didnt work and i tried modifying it by removing -w but still same errors. spoon feed me please or teamview? its been 2 days
Hey, I unlocked my bootloader using fastboot like I've done 100 times.
After that I flashed the newest TWRP for the 5x and then it wouldn't decrypt my data.
I figured I'd boot into android but it's just stuck in the boot animation, what can I do?
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I can't keep the bootloader unlocked, as soon as I reboot anywhere, it's locked again.
Shebee said:
Hey, I unlocked my bootloader using fastboot like I've done 100 times.
After that I flashed the newest TWRP for the 5x and then it wouldn't decrypt my data.
I figured I'd boot into android but it's just stuck in the boot animation, what can I do?
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I can't keep the bootloader unlocked, as soon as I reboot anywhere, it's locked again.
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Can you boot into the bootloader? if you can try reflashing it back stock also when you flashed the latest TWRP, did you flash via fastboot or did you flash it in twrp?
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Can you boot into the bootloader? if you can try reflashing it back stock also when you flashed the latest TWRP, did you flash via fastboot or did you flash it in twrp?
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Yes, I can boot, the issue seems to be that the bootloader won't stay unlocked.
As soon asni restart it's locked again. I think that's why twrp can't encrypt my partition. And that somehow messes up the Android installation.
Any ideas why the bootloader won't stay unlocked?
Shebee said:
Yes, I can boot, the issue seems to be that the bootloader won't stay unlocked.
As soon asni restart it's locked again. I think that's why twrp can't encrypt my partition. And that somehow messes up the Android installation.
Any ideas why the bootloader won't stay unlocked?
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You have a phone with a replaced motherboard just like the individual in the link below. If the phone was recently replaced, I recommend getting another refurb. If that's not possible, the reddit link in this thread may be helpful for you:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-5x/help/secure-boot-enabled-rpmb-t3617929
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SlimSnoopOS said:
You have a phone with a replaced motherboard just like the individual in the link below. If the phone was recently replaced, I recommend getting another refurb. If that's not possible, the reddit link in this thread may be helpful for you:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-5x/help/secure-boot-enabled-rpmb-t3617929
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Well that sucks :/
Guess I'll just wait for my next phone.
Hello!
i have got a Problem...
my usb c port is broken. the only thing that is working is loading the battery.
i can factory reset the smartphone for return to google, but my problem is the bootloader. any ideas, how i can relock the bootloader withput using my computer? ?
thank you!
Blooddrunked said:
Hello!
i have got a Problem...
my usb c port is broken. the only thing that is working is loading the battery.
i can factory reset the smartphone for return to google, but my problem is the bootloader. any ideas, how i can relock the bootloader withput using my computer?
thank you!
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if you're returning it to Google they don't really care if it's locked or not. I've sent them back for an RMA both ways never had any problems
Agree, relocking shouldn't be needed for a RMA...
Just make sure your device is completely stock at the very least.
Personally, I'd flash the factory images to both slots and lock the bootloader. However, if others have suggested they don't have any issues sending it back with the bootloader unlocked, then just flash the factory images.
Although, it is just one command to lock it (just be absolutely sure you're completely stock before locking, if you go that route).
thank you All! but i need to get the stock recovery... how can i install the Stock recovery without an pc and without twrp? because i have the twrp edition with the encryption problem on Android pie... ??
Blooddrunked said:
thank you All! but i need to get the stock recovery... how can i install the Stock recovery without an pc and without twrp? because i have the twrp edition with the encryption problem on Android pie... ?
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You can't, and don't worry about it.
Blooddrunked said:
thank you All! but i need to get the stock recovery... how can i install the Stock recovery without an pc and without twrp? because i have the twrp edition with the encryption problem on Android pie... ??
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You could download the OTA zip and move it to your data folder with a root explorer type app, then flash it with twrp. Will twrp not decrypt without screen lock security?
Badger50 said:
You could download the OTA zip and move it to your data folder with a root explorer type app, then flash it with twrp. Will twrp not decrypt without screen lock security?
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Thank you! it worked!
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Thank you! it worked!
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Well there ya go! Your welcome. :good::good:
how long does it take to get the replacement from google??
That's exactly why I never unlock the bootloader, root, install custom ROMs, etc. I don't want to be in the situation where I can't use my warranty or insurance.
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how long does it take to get the replacement from google??
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My bootloader was unlocked and it was not an issue. I sent my phone back and got a new phone in 6 days. I guess it would also depend on where you live. I live on the east coast and sent my phone to Texas and they sent me a new one from Illinois.
If I flash the latest OTA via TWRP. That would get me back to Stock no? Then once booted I could remove my google account. Boot into fastboot then ADB lock the bootloader and that should be that. I'm I correct?
If the ota has a boot.img in it probably but I'm not positive
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Yes it will. Twrp will be replaced (if you have it installed) with the stock recovery. But why do you want to lock the bootloader?
Edit, I just saw your other post. If you want to sell it I'd flash the factory image so it wipes your device. Then skip the Google setup and lock the bootloader.
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Does flash-all with "-w" intact flash to both slots ? and then safe to relock the bootloader ? after make sure it boot alright first
Didit_Anshari said:
Does flash-all with "-w" intact flash to both slots ? and then safe to relock the bootloader ? after make sure it boot alright first
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Yes it does. And then you'll be ok to lock I down :good:
jd1639 said:
Yes it will. Twrp will be replaced (if you have it installed) with the stock recovery. But why do you want to lock the bootloader?
Edit, I just saw your other post. If you want to sell it I'd flash the factory image so it wipes your device. Then skip the Google setup and lock the bootloader.
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So just flash factory image via ADB? Saw a video where dude flashed radios, boot IMG. Ect. Seemed complex. Just the factory image will get me back to stock?
def-g said:
So just flash factory image via ADB? Saw a video where dude flashed radios, boot IMG. Ect. Seemed complex. Just the factory image will get me back to stock?
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Just run the flash-all batch file.
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jd1639 said:
Just run the flash-all batch file.
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Gracias.
please help me
i got bootloop when clean flash and lock bootloader
but when unlock bootloader again it boot normally
royalcrown01 said:
please help me
i got bootloop when clean flash and lock bootloader
but when unlock bootloader again it boot normally
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If you can unlock the bootloader again, I'd guess the flash didn't manage to erase everything.
Normally you'd have to boot and enable OEM unlocking before being able to unlock bootloader.
royalcrown01 said:
please help me
i got bootloop when clean flash and lock bootloader
but when unlock bootloader again it boot normally
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Did gsi android 10 flash recently?
if the answer is yes
with the bootloader unlocked you must boot twrp and flash stock-repartition.zip
You can now block the bootloader in stock without bootloop
royalcrown01 said:
please help me
i got bootloop when clean flash and lock bootloader
but when unlock bootloader again it boot normally
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There is another way too. Put your phone in EDL mode (fastboot oem edl) and flash the stock rom again. Even with clear_all_lock option enabled ,your phone won't lock your bootloader. When the phone boots up after flash,and you see the boot screen wait until you see erasing circle,after the second reboot,hold VOL - and power button until you go in fastboot mode. Then on your PC type: fastboot oem lock. The phone will boot up,then it will erase user data ,and you are ready with locked bootloader. I didn't have the stock repartition script ,so that's what i did.
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Alijosekt said:
Did gsi android 10 flash recently?
if the answer is yes
with the bootloader unlocked you must boot twrp and flash stock-repartition.zip
You can now block the bootloader in stock without bootloop
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Yes gsi android 10 is recently flashed
Can you give me link to stock-repartition ?
a1291762 said:
If you can unlock the bootloader again, I'd guess the flash didn't manage to erase everything.
Normally you'd have to boot and enable OEM unlocking before being able to unlock bootloader.
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I tried but not helped
royalcrown01 said:
I tried but not helped
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Well I told you the 100% working method so...
nikoman1987 said:
Well I told you the 100% working method so...
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Problem solved with flashing stock_repartiting.zip
royalcrown01 said:
Problem solved with flashing stock_repartiting.zip
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Nice to hear that! Sometimes flashing custom ROMs can be very frustrating
royalcrown01 said:
Problem solved with flashing stock_repartiting.zip
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link for stock repartition zip?
melekbarca said:
link for stock repartition zip?
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a2-lite/development/10-0-android-q-daisy-t3967734
melekbarca said:
link for stock repartition zip?
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http://4pda.ru/forum/dl/post/17164801/stock_repartition.zip
nikoman1987 said:
There is another way too. Put your phone in EDL mode (fastboot oem edl) and flash the stock rom again. Even with clear_all_lock option enabled ,your phone won't lock your bootloader. When the phone boots up after flash,and you see the boot screen wait until you see erasing circle,after the second reboot,hold VOL - and power button until you go in fastboot mode. Then on your PC type: fastboot oem lock. The phone will boot up,then it will erase user data ,and you are ready with locked bootloader. I didn't have the stock repartition script ,so that's what i did.
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Worked for me, thanks man.
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Worked for me, thanks man.
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no problem
royalcrown01 said:
please help me
i got bootloop when clean flash and lock bootloader
but when unlock bootloader again it boot normally
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I have same problem ..
robin_vilensky_ said:
I have same problem ..
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If it works unlocked but not locked, something is modified. Leave it unlocked or flash a complete stock rom.
a1291762 said:
If it works unlocked but not locked, something is modified. Leave it unlocked or flash a complete stock rom.
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1 I downloaded original firmware from xiaomi web site very 10.0.13
2 I moved all files to adb tools folder
3 I run the cmd file flash_all_lock.bat
4 phone rebooted and got boot loop only entered to recovery mode.
5 and yes he booting only with unlocked BL
Alijosekt said:
Did gsi android 10 flash recently?
if the answer is yes
with the bootloader unlocked you must boot twrp and flash stock-repartition.zip
You can now block the bootloader in stock without bootloop
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Can you give me the stock-partition.zip?
robin_vilensky_ said:
1 I downloaded original firmware from xiaomi web site very 10.0.13
2 I moved all files to adb tools folder
3 I run the cmd file flash_all_lock.bat
4 phone rebooted and got boot loop only entered to recovery mode.
5 and yes he booting only with unlocked BL
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Probably something failed to flash. I don't know how much error checking the script has. Try again? Take note of the output, looking for warnings and errors.