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I will receive my galaxy nexus few hours later and plan to unlock my phone. Is there a way to hide the unlock logo after I unlock the bootloader or Can I unlock the bootloader, then root the phone and relock the bootloader after to clear the logo but still get the root access. If yes, then how to relock the bootloader?
fastboot oem lock will re-lock the bootloader
But will I still get the root access of my phone after I relock the bootloader and will the unlock logo disappear when boot up after I relock the bootloader?
p.s. It is retail version
why do you need it locked?
I don't like the unlock logo at bootup and the warranty detail only state that I will lost the warranty if I unlock the bootloader, so relock it in case I need warranty, it may cheat them
so then you relock it if you need to. Development for this phone is very young right now so you'll likely be doing alot of flashing. I flash different rom/kernel combinations probably 3-5 times a day with how often things are updating right now. Besides the little unlock symbol is pretty awesome
I know the development is young, that's why I post this. I just need to confirm
1) Is it possible to relock the bootloader in retail version
2) Will the unlock logo disappear after relock
3) Will the phone can still get the root access after relock the bootloader
Thx very much and please reply me if anyone know!!
punalex said:
I know the development is young, that's why I post this. I just need to confirm
1) Is it possible to relock the bootloader in retail version
2) Will the unlock logo disappear after relock
3) Will the phone can still get the root access after relock the bootloader
Thx very much and please reply me if anyone know!!
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1) Yes, "fastboot oem lock"
2) Yes
3) Yes, while "fastboot oem lock" does not touch any of your data, "fastboot oem unlock WILL delete all your data. None of these processes can remove root access, the only way to remove it is to reflash the system partition, either by flashing it manually or through an OTA update.
Thx Thx Thx Thx very much
I've just bought my Galaxy Nexus for two days to replace my dead Nexus One.
The UI of ICS is so great but I miss the function from DEVs, like vibrate when the call made.
I have rooted my Nexus One without unlocking the bootloader and I would love to root my Galaxy Nexus without unlocking too.
Is there any DEV going to work on this?
I don't believe anybody is working on this since BL unlock is so simple, and there aren't really any disadvantages (that I know of). In order for root to occur without BL unlock, there would have to be an exploit found in the stock image. Is there a particular reason you don't want to unlock it? You have only had the phone two days, so I imagine your data loss won't be that big of an issue.
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I don't believe anybody is working on this since BL unlock is so simple, and there aren't really any disadvantages (that I know of). In order for root to occur without BL unlock, there would have to be an exploit found in the stock image. Is there a particular reason you don't want to unlock it? You have only had the phone two days, so I imagine your data loss won't be that big of an issue.
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unlocking BL void the warranty
Booker-T said:
unlocking BL void the warranty
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And rooting doesn't? After all, it does allow for modification/deletion of system files. In any case, you can re-lock it just as easily.
Booker-T said:
unlocking BL void the warranty
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Accidentally thanked you haha - missed the quote button.
You can lock it if you have to send it in or return it, you know. The lock command is just as simple as the unlock!
zombieflanders said:
And rooting doesn't? After all, it does allow for modification/deletion of system files. In any case, you can re-lock it just as easily.
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Rooting doesn't make the splash screen change (the lock under "Google"), so it can be easily unroot by deleting related files in the system and make it look like stock.
Are you sure a unlocked devices can lock again? Nexus One can't do this.
Booker-T said:
Rooting doesn't make the splash screen change (the lock under "Google"), so it can be easily unroot by deleting related files in the system and make it look like stock.
Are you sure a unlocked devices can lock again? Nexus One can't do this.
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Yes, "fastboot oem lock" will re-lock the bootloader and make the padlock go away. Here is the write-up by droid-life (I can't view it at work, so I hope it has the right info!)
http://www.droid-life.com/2011/12/1...the-bootloader-and-return-to-a-factory-state/
kekspernikai said:
Yes, "fastboot oem lock" will re-lock the bootloader and make the padlock go away. Here is the write-up by droid-life (I can't view it at work, so I hope it has the right info!)
http://www.droid-life.com/2011/12/1...the-bootloader-and-return-to-a-factory-state/
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Mine one is the GSM one, I have searched on Googles, there is no GSM version re-lock tutorial there, so I doubt GSM version cannot re-lock.
And I don't have the stock image.
Booker-T said:
Mine one is the GSM one, I have searched on Googles, there is no GSM version re-lock tutorial there, so I doubt GSM version cannot re-lock.
And I don't have the stock image.
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I thought the GSM factory image was pretty widely available?
http://www.theverge.com/2011/12/4/2610060/google-galaxy-nexus-factory-image-restore-phone
I am fairly certain people with the GSM variant have re-locked their phones, but I would check the Nexus android development section (GSM) for proof.
I've tested relocking and can confirm it works fine
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Booker-T said:
unlocking BL void the warranty
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I feel like this is a myth. You're not using an exploit, or anything like that, you're using a manufacturer provided tool to unlock the bootloader. Taken from android.com:
On Nexus One, Nexus S, Nexus S 4G, Xoom, and Galaxy Nexus, the bootloader is locked by default. With the device in fastboot mode, the bootloader is unlocked with
$ fastboot oem unlock
The procedure must be confirmed on-screen, and deletes the user data for privacy reasons. It only needs to be run once.
On Nexus One, the operation voids the warranty and is irreversible.
On Nexus S, Nexus S 4G, Xoom, and Galaxy Nexus, the bootloader can be locked back with
$ fastboot oem lock
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I would love a way to root without unlocking the bootloader -- coming from the Nexus One, which I easily rooted without ever touching the bootloader -- it didn't occur to me that rooting would require unlocking the bootloader. Of course, I wish now that I'd unlocked the bootloader right when I took the phone out of the box, which is, I see now, what everyone recommends. But I've more data on the phone than I want to deal with losing right now.
So if anyone following this thread turns up a way to root without unlocking the bootloader, please let us know!
You won't see this feature arrive until manufacturers start selling ICS phones with locked bootloaders (I'm looking at you HTC, LG, etc). Devs will then try to punch a hole through the OS instead of using simple fastboot commands, as the bootloader will be locked down.
I don't understand why you would wait though, just fastboot oem unlock, root, then fastboot oem lock. The only way your warranty is going to be voided is if you have a rooted rom, that padlock means nothing on the Galaxy Nexus. IF THEY SEE SUPERUSER, THEY KNOW YOU ROOTED. They don't give a **** about the splash screen
Hello guys,
i've tried to unlook the bootloader via Wug's Toolkit (and other methods) but everytime my device boot into the Bootloader menu, where you can select "yes" or "no" to unlock the bootloader, my device hangs up if i select "Yes".
So i can't unlock the bootloader, can someone help? Alls drivers are installed and my nexus LTE has the latest update.
Find a bootloader update and flash it?
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Flash a Factory Image and try your luck again.
https://dl.google.com/dl/android/aosp/razorg-jls36i-factory-ecb320cd.tgz
Spacket said:
Hello guys,
i've tried to unlook the bootloader via Wug's Toolkit (and other methods) but everytime my device boot into the Bootloader menu, where you can select "yes" or "no" to unlock the bootloader, my device hangs up if i select "Yes".
So i can't unlock the bootloader, can someone help? Alls drivers are installed and my nexus LTE has the latest update.
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i can't even flash a factory image: FAILED (remote: Bootloader is locked.). My device freezes everytime i want to unlock the bootloader. WTF?!?!
Spacket said:
i can't even flash a factory image: FAILED (remote: Bootloader is locked.). My device freezes everytime i want to unlock the bootloader. WTF?!?!
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I just got the LTE version, build production date August 2013. I was able to unlock the bootloader (unlock icon shown on boot up).
What production date is yours? Also, did you install the necessary drivers and have Wug downloaded the necessary files to perform the bootloader unlock?
If you're still within 30 days from buying the device, return it.
my device is a D90 production. I think it's october/september. I have all necessery stuff installed. Like i sayed, it freezes when i try to unlock the bootloader. So it has nothing to do with the drivers.
EDIT: Is there a possibility to reflash the bootloader?
Spacket said:
my device is a D90 production. I think it's october/september. I have all necessery stuff installed. Like i sayed, it freezes when i try to unlock the bootloader. So it has nothing to do with the drivers.
EDIT: Is there a possibility to reflash the bootloader?
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Hmm.. not sure what happened then. I remember I HAD to uninstall the Samsung Driver on my Windows 7 PC or else I cannot unlock the bootloader for my old N7 2012. Don't know why, but that's the only solution that worked for me.
but it can't be a driver problem, i think it's a device problem, or do the Tab need something from the computer, when i select "yes" to unlock the bootloader
Spacket said:
but it can't be a driver problem, i think it's a device problem, or do the Tab need something from the computer, when i select "yes" to unlock the bootloader
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Then it's your device. I can unlock the boot loader just fine.
lanwarrior said:
Then it's your device. I can unlock the boot loader just fine.
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I even hard resetet my tab right now, no effect.
Last chance: reinstall all drivers and other stuff. If this has no effect, i will bring the tab back.
EDIT: MAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN IT WAS MY FU**** USB PORT ! I used an other one and voila it works!
Spacket said:
I even hard resetet my tab right now, no effect.
Last chance: reinstall all drivers and other stuff. If this has no effect, i will bring the tab back.
EDIT: MAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN IT WAS MY FU**** USB PORT ! I used an other one and voila it works!
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Glad you got it fixed!
Hi guys,
I got a Nexus 6P, with cyanogen rom on it. The developer options are locked,
The bootloader is locked and the recovery img gives only the option Reboot.
the best case scenario is to root the phone..
what is the option here , what should I do ?
Thanks.
Hi, phone from my friend is in a bootloop, stuck on google logo. Phone is in the service now but I have a question, I was searching different guides for a fix and they all require unlocked bootloader but phone is locked and you need to Enable OEM Unlock in developer settings which is not possible atm.
But my question is this, why does nexus 5x requires unlocked bootloader if I want to reflash factory image ? Isn't locked bootloader only if you want to flash custom software, did I miss something with nexus 5x ? I am using Oneplus One so i am not sure what's the thing with nexus. I found basic guide to reflash factory image and in one of the steps it says bootloader needs to be unlocked.
Because the factory image cannot fix the problem. You will need a custom kernel which disable the big cores.
In order to unlock bootloader, you can heat up your phone (using a hairdrier) to boot temporarily. Google with "nexus 5x bootloop hair dryer".