has anyone rooted and unlocked bootloader then got the 4.0.2 update? Also allied the update? If so does root & bootloader still work?
I updated to 4.0.2 then oem unlocked and rooted the device with out issue.
Easy root will always work on Nexus devices.
1. Bootloader
2. fastboot oem unlock
will always be there. It's a Nexus device, they encourage you to hack/modify your phone.
so i have 4.0.1 and already rooted and unlock bl. i keep getting the update message. can i update without problem?
i also used the superboot to do all this. from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1352413
Unlocked Verizon Pixel. On Build NDE63N. Will doing update relock? It's the 48.2MB update.
no but if you are concerned install WETA rom version NDE63X
No, just grab the the ota from here,https://developers.google.com/android/ota and flash via fastboot. You will lose root and recovery, but there easy enough to redo. NEVER RELOCK YOUR BOOTLOADER!!!!!
Ok, Picked up my pixel yesterday from verizon and the sales guy updated the phone for me while he was setting it up. I'm on the NDE63x build already, will the sunshine method unlock work with that version?? (crosses fingers)
Once you unlock the bootloader, it will not re-lock taking updates. You have to manually lock it again.
Just got my pixel xl today, unlocked immediately. Question is if i update the bootloader from the factory images, am i going to lose my unlock or will this stick until i manually lock it (which i won't )? Thanks!
It will stick, no problem. Update away.
So just to clairfy because i'm paranoid about these things, I can run the flash-all script for the Feb update and my bootloader will remain unlocked correct?
danielson2047 said:
So just to clairfy because i'm paranoid about these things, I can run the flash-all script for the Feb update and my bootloader will remain unlocked correct?
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Correct. Your bootloader will remain unlocked, unless you execute the following command: fastboot oem lock
With the Verizon bootloader, I used Depixel8 how do I work with the boot slots? I have been modifying since the LG ally but the table has changed and I don't want to end with a brick. Could I flash the bootloader to two slots?
Safest thing to do is to dePixel8 right off the bat, and then take an OTA before you do anything else. The OTA installs on the other slot, guaranteeing that you have a bootloader on both slots before you start monkeying around.
JU57US said:
Safest thing to do is to dePixel8 right off the bat, and then take an OTA before you do anything else. The OTA installs on the other slot, guaranteeing that you have a bootloader on both slots before you start monkeying around.
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my phone came stock with NMF26U, is a verizon model, anyway to downgrade and unlock the bootloader?
palvarez05 said:
my phone came stock with NMF26U, is a verizon model, anyway to downgrade and unlock the bootloader?
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No, unfortunately not.
I don't know if this is the right thread but here's my question...I have a pixel XL from Verizon with unlocked bootloader, not rooted (yet). If I were to factory reset it, will the bootloader be relocked? I don't want to take the chance since I already took the latest OTA. And now that I'm asking questions can someone point me to the right place for step by step guide to root? I don't have much knowledge but I can follow directions...Lol. any help will be greatly appreciated.
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I don't know if this is the right thread but here's my question...I have a pixel XL from Verizon with unlocked bootloader, not rooted (yet). If I were to factory reset it, will the bootloader be relocked? I don't want to take the chance since I already took the latest OTA. And now that I'm asking questions can someone point me to the right place for step by step guide to root? I don't have much knowledge but I can follow directions...Lol. any help will be greatly appreciated.
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No it wont relock at all. ONly way for it to relock is to run the command for lock through download mode.
Falargi said:
I don't know if this is the right thread but here's my question...I have a pixel XL from Verizon with unlocked bootloader, not rooted (yet). If I were to factory reset it, will the bootloader be relocked? I don't want to take the chance since I already took the latest OTA. And now that I'm asking questions can someone point me to the right place for step by step guide to root? I don't have much knowledge but I can follow directions...Lol. any help will be greatly appreciated.
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Follow this guide, it's in the guides section
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/how-to/guide-how-to-unlock-root-flash-pixel-xl-t3507886
The only way to relock your bootloader is if you type "fastboot flashing OEM lock" once you have unlocked it, never never never relock it (VZW models only) only lock it if you need to do a RMA. Once unlocked you can flash whatever factory image your heart desires.
palvarez05 said:
my phone came stock with NMF26U, is a verizon model, anyway to downgrade and unlock the bootloader?
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Are you positive that it had had to build out of the box? Or did it simply get upgraded before you checked? Either way you cannot now unlock the bootloader, but it is worthwhile to note whether or not Verizon is updating the phones before boxing them and shipping them. Check the side of your box your phone came in, to see the original build number that the phone had on it when it was boxed up.
Can I still get an OTA with the bootloader unlocked? I know I have to be unrooted, but I'm getting the phone today, so I'm not sure if I should try for the update before I unlock the bootloader. I always used a custom ROM on my Nexus 6P, so this is new for me.
Deear All,
I just bought my z2 force (t-mobile) from internet. It is an unlocked version and i can use it with my own sim card. However, i found that it cannot update via OTA as the bootloader is unlocked. I have heard that after i re-flash the firmware, the bootloader will be relocked. I am wondering, will the flashing re-activate the carrier lock?
Also, is it correct that after I flash via Lenovo Moto Smart Assistant. the bootloader will be locked again?
Is there other method to allow the phone to get OTA again?
Thanks a lot for your help.
hkguy80 said:
Deear All,
I just bought my z2 force (t-mobile) from internet. It is an unlocked version and i can use it with my own sim card. However, i found that it cannot update via OTA as the bootloader is unlocked. I have heard that after i re-flash the firmware, the bootloader will be relocked. I am wondering, will the flashing re-activate the carrier lock?
Also, is it correct that after I flash via Lenovo Moto Smart Assistant. the bootloader will be locked again?
Is there other method to allow the phone to get OTA again?
Thanks a lot for your help.
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Unlocked bootloder won't stop an ota, but a custom logo.bin will. Chances are that the seller has also flashed a logo. When you boot you should see a warning about your bootloader being unlocked, if you don't and you just see a moto logo (or any stationary image really) then you have a custom logo which will fail otas. The easiest way to remedy this is to follow Uzephi's "How to Return to Stock' thread. Then you should get otas again. It is advised never to relock your bootloader. A good example of why would be that you have a custom logo, you relock, your phone fails to boot and you can't flash anything because you locked it. There is no real valid reason to relock your phone. As for losing carrier unlock, you shouldn't, those are usually permanent. Unless it was some hack which I doubt since I believe that is only for Spring variants. Just follow Uzephi's guide and you should be back to good.
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Unlocked bootloder won't stop an ota, but a custom logo.bin will. Chances are that the seller has also flashed a logo. When you boot you should see a warning about your bootloader being unlocked, if you don't and you just see a moto logo (or any stationary image really) then you have a custom logo which will fail otas. The easiest way to remedy this is to follow Uzephi's "How to Return to Stock' thread. Then you should get otas again. It is advised never to relock your bootloader. A good example of why would be that you have a custom logo, you relock, your phone fails to boot and you can't flash anything because you locked it. There is no real valid reason to relock your phone. As for losing carrier unlock, you shouldn't, those are usually permanent. Unless it was some hack which I doubt since I believe that is only for Spring variants. Just follow Uzephi's guide and you should be back to good.
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Thanks a lot for your help. I will follow Uzephi's to reflash my phone. :good::good::good: