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Can't Root Unlocked Optimus G E973 Stamped *NOT FOR SALE*

So a few weeks ago I purchased an Optimus G E973 here in Canada from a guy who had posted an ad on Kijiji. He claimed that his company had bought a bunch of Optimus Gs but ended up switching to Blackberry for their email system or something. The phone was brand new with the USB cable and outlet adapter, but no box was included. All of the protective stickers were still intact, but when I peeled the thin IMEI barcode sticker off the bottom right side, the plastic is engraved/stamped with *NOT FOR SALE*. The phone was "factory unlocked" and I had no issues activating it with Virgin. So does anyone have any idea why this engraving is there?
Now I have just decided to root but unfortunately using Bin4ry's root restore method does not work, as it just hangs at the "Running..." stage and never reboots. Heres some screenshots with software information that came on the phone:
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Last thing I should mention is that when benchmarking I am getting a little lower scores than I should be. It seems like the processors is underclocked to ~1.2GHz? Heres some screens from AnTuTu:
So I hope someone might have some idea why it was stamped and if this is whats causing issues with rooting.
edit: sorry for image links I cannot post outside links with a new account

You have some kind of a display model
My guess is that it is running a modified software with extra security
After all Binary s root exploits a timing delay thru adb, which is probably patched in the firmware your phone is running
Note that binary s root method cannot be used on LG s latest firmware
Your best bet is to use KDZ and load the old stock firmware
Follow the guide for unblinking the phone found under general forums
Sent from my LG-E971 using xda app-developers app

Developers version?
Beamed from my sleek and smothering LGE-P880 a.k.a 4X HD on XDA/HDP

flickyamom said:
Developers version?
Beamed from my sleek and smothering LGE-P880 a.k.a 4X HD on XDA/HDP
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I'm not sure but what I do know is that it was defnitely brand new and never used when I got it.
Now I am having a hell of a time reverting back to the stock firmware. LGMobile Support Tool says "Software update is not supported for this model", even though it recognizes the phone as an LGE973AT running E97310G. And when I tried using my IMEI with both the tool and url mentioned in this thread I still couldn't get any firmware from LG's servers. So I finally grabbed the Bell E97310F KDZ from this post, but when I try flashing it using the unbricking method the updater reports that it can't find the phone. Now I guess I am out of luck for now

xerockz said:
I'm not sure but what I do know is that it was defnitely brand new and never used when I got it.
Now I am having a hell of a time reverting back to the stock firmware. LGMobile Support Tool says "Software update is not supported for this model", even though it recognizes the phone as an LGE973AT running E97310G. And when I tried using my IMEI with both the tool and url mentioned in this thread I still couldn't get any firmware from LG's servers. So I finally grabbed the Bell E97310F KDZ from this post, but when I try flashing it using the unbricking method the updater reports that it can't find the phone. Now I guess I am out of luck for now
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Did you install the LG universal drivers from that unbricking thread?

kifac said:
Did you install the LG universal drivers from that unbricking thread?
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http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/swdata/WEBSW/LGE971/ARGSBK/E97110g_00/E97110g_00.kdz
That is the firmware you are running. But it is true your iemi does not return anything. Curious.

kifac said:
Did you install the LG universal drivers from that unbricking thread?
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Yes.
Jugstah said:
http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/swdata/WEBSW/LGE971/ARGSBK/E97110g_00/E97110g_00.kdz
That is the firmware you are running. But it is true your iemi does not return anything. Curious.
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So what does this mean? Is it something to do with it being a dev/display phone most likely?
I also tried this which was posted in the unbricking thread. Still "PHONE NOT FOUND".

You can get into download mode though correct?

Shelnutt2 said:
You can get into download mode though correct?
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Yes no issues getting the phone into download mode.

Same thing
xerockz said:
Yes no issues getting the phone into download mode.
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Hey guys, any luck figuring this out?
My phone is doing the same thing. Just hanging after "restore my data" is pressed

I have the same phone rooted with unlocked bootloader. You have to downgrade from E97310g to E97310f, (mine came with E97310h Bell)
Direct Download link for Bell E97310f Kdz [E97310F_00.kdz] (915mb)
after used RootOptimusG-English.rar to root the device.
Then followed Project FreeGee to unlock the bootloader
hope this helps.

LG Lucid 3 vs876 - Potential bootloader unlock method

Hi all, I am new to XDA but have followed it for some time and successfully modified many devices. Last night, I discovered a tutorial to get fastboot enabled on the LG Volt (A Sprint phone). Feeling adventurous, I decided to follow it on the Verizon Lucid 3 (VS876) and I successfully got into fastboot and ran 'fastboot oem unlock' with a successful return message. I also ran 'fastboot oem device-info' and I have posted a picture below with the results, which are looking good!!! If this helps anyone for any potential development, that would be great because I bought this device with high hopes of getting Cyanogenmod but so far development is nonexistent. Here is the article I followed:
androidforums.com/threads/how-to-enable-fastboot-and-unlock-bootloader-no-flashing-needed-working.861226/
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Also, I would be more than happy to provide pictures or videos of fastboot running for any skeptics that may be reading this as I am a brand new member. Hope this helps to start something!!

I have the LG Lucid 3, think you could help me unlock it? I wish i could get some custom roms for this phone...

wiiddakidd said:
I have the LG Lucid 3, think you could help me unlock it? I wish i could get some custom roms for this phone...
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I could try to help however I can, for the most part you just have to follow that guide and it will unlock the bootloader. If you haven't rooted already you can root with Kingroot, available from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/one-click-root-tool-android-2-x-5-0-t3107461
You will need to do this before you can start doing any unlocking, although it is sort of pointless to unlock now because there are no ROMs made yet and I am not familiar with this type of coding, but I am going to try to learn.

justinwk91 said:
I could try to help however I can, for the most part you just have to follow that guide and it will unlock the bootloader. If you haven't rooted already you can root with Kingroot, available from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/one-click-root-tool-android-2-x-5-0-t3107461
You will need to do this before you can start doing any unlocking, although it is sort of pointless to unlock now because there are no ROMs made yet and I am not familiar with this type of coding, but I am going to try to learn.
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Does the lg volt have any custom roms? because if the bootloader method really did work, and the lg volt and lg lucid 3 are supposed to be the same phone just differnt carriers, then shouldnt the lg volts roms work for the lg lucid 3 if there are any?

wiiddakidd said:
Does the lg volt have any custom roms? because if the bootloader method really did work, and the lg volt and lg lucid 3 are supposed to be the same phone just differnt carriers, then shouldnt the lg volts roms work for the lg lucid 3 if there are any?
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The volt does seem to have custom roms, however they are not necessarily the same phone, they are just set up the same. I noticed the guide for the volt says that you have to delete the partition for Download Mode which causes the phone to panic and go into fastboot, and it just so happens I was lucky and found out the Lucid 3 is set up the same way and I was able to unlock it this way. There would be too many complications, like verizon using a different cell modem than sprint or who knows what else. I'll keep you posted if anything happens. At the moment, it's too complicated for me to go any further without a whole lot of learning, so hope exists for Lucid 3 owners, maybe

More great news guys! The LG Volt's recovery (TWRP 2.8.1.0) boots and operates on this phone! I flashed it using fastboot and it is working with touch and I am also able to browse my files in TWRP, which leads me to believe these phones are nearly identical. I am in the process of taking photos of this in action if anyone cares to see them I will be happy to show them.

Lastly, I tried flashing a rom from the volt and got stuck at the boot logo for cyanogenmod. So close! Thankfully I made a full backup in twrp which restored perfectly but this proves the phone can be flashed successfully!

Well, I have decided to jump ship to the LG G2 for my modding needs but I hope someone finds a use for my tinkering, thanks for reading everyone!!!

justinwk91 said:
Well, I have decided to jump ship to the LG G2 for my modding needs but I hope someone finds a use for my tinkering, thanks for reading everyone!!!
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@justinwk91
Dude, thats dope nice find right there. I flashed the 2.8.1.0 twrp volt r2 recovery via flashify and it works like a charm. Thanks !

Sorry to bring up a dead thread. I can second that the bootloader unlock works and the volt 2 TWRP works as well.
Is there any known CM11 or any version of CyanogenMod for this phone? I only found a few "fake/shady" links.
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Note 5 SM-N920A ATT, install T-mobile Stock ROM?

I unlocked a Galaxy Note 5 model Samsung-SM-N920A from ATT and I am using Tmobile services.
My question is can I install a Stock ROM from TMobile instead of having the ATT one?
And which one is the right for exchange N920AUCS4CPL1 baseband? I already downloaded N920TUVS4DPH2_N920TTMB4DPH2_N920TUVS4DPH2_HOME.tar.md5

Read some more on here. It can't be done. Your phone is sim-unlocked. In order to flash ROMs, the bootloader needs to unlocked and the AT&T Note 5 cannot be bootloader-unlocked, rooted, etc.
The only excitement around here is someone found the early versions of Nougat on the AT&T servers, which is still a stock system.
Good luck.

jack man said:
Read some more on here. It can't be done. Your phone is sim-unlocked. In order to flash ROMs, the bootloader needs to unlocked and the AT&T Note 5 cannot be bootloader-unlocked, rooted, etc.
The only excitement around here is someone found the early versions of Nougat on the AT&T servers, which is still a stock system.
Good luck.
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But I saw in this forum a lot of people that installed a Tmobil rom on Att phone without problems but on other samsung phones no in the Note 5 And I wondered if it could be done on it too.

Not on note 5. I think the s6/s6 edge are flashable/rootable. And there are definitely other samsung phones that are rootable, but not the Note 5

jack man said:
Not on note 5. I think the s6/s6 edge are flashable/rootable. And there are definitely other samsung phones that are rootable, but not the Note 5
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the tmobil version of the note 5 can be rooted way the Att version no. All the pre installed Att stuff take control of my phone and I cant disable it. Please help

xigital said:
the tmobil version of the note 5 can be rooted way the Att version no. All the pre installed Att stuff take control of my phone and I cant disable it. Please help
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The N920A Note 5 is different from the N920T.
The AT&T Note 5 cannot be rooted or flashed with anyrhing other than AT&T signed firmware (as you have already Been informed). Can't be done.
Every AT&T app in the app menu can be disabled. Hold your finger on an AT&T app and drag it to the Disable option at the top of the screen. Repeat last step until ypu have no AT&T apps left in the app list

AT&T & Verizon Note 5 owners: DO NOT UPGRADE YOUR PHONE!!!! I already have a thread explaining how to disable the software updater.. In the next couple of days I will be releasing a tool that disables ANY app on your Note 5 phone!!!! Right now my AT&T phone doesn't have a single AT&T app listed as installed!! I even disabled the Usage Manager, so when I say we can now disable any app I mean ANY app.
(this promptly removes it from all lists, the app for all purposes will be "removed")
I can 'remove' the AT&T / Verizon apps if your phone isn't updated beyond November 2016.. There is still some chance I can remove the AT&T apps if you didn't upgrade to nougat yet. If you upgraded to Nougat you should just learn to live with it because it was hard enough to get access to marshmallow.
edit: I finished a tool for disabling apps.. actually though it executes commands as root, but I did an example of how to disable packages
https://forum.xda-developers.com/at...able-att-apps-samsung-sm-n920a-maker-t3553840

I have a N920A that is rooted...

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There is a combination firmware 4apl1 use it to downgrade to android 5.1.1. It wipes all your data but I have a full root on combination firmware with kingroot 4.8.2. I manually installed nova launcher prime which can hide apks as well. I manually installed apks with king flasher PC and mobile go installer. Also root apk uninstaller will also install mirror apks from apkmonk etc. Then change kingroot to
Supersu using the terminal emulator method and flash
Safestrap zip and gaps package with flashfire. Then
You are rooted with safestrap installed. Thanks to delgoth and
.Droidvoider for their information on
Their threads.

N920A 6.0.1 4cqb2 can be rooted I have done it multiple times. Google my YouTube video. The only thing I am having trouble with is installing a custom ROM over 4apl1 combination firmware. Yes in and out of bootloops many times but I am remaining patient. From my understanding of the posts I read on XDA I have to modify the custom ROM to install it over rooted 4pl1 combo. I have not figured it out yet. My phone is a v4 bootloader. The post on here are for doing that over a bootloader 3. It is rootable but this part installing custom ROM is complicated. Finally succeeded flashing and booting rom up over N920A 5.1.1 rooted combination firmware. Here is a YouTube link http://youtu.be/J6GXvtxq2aA

Help! My SM-A705MN seems hard locked to Smart Telecommunications.

Good day.
I'm from the Philippines. I bought an A70 and I wanted to use my old sim, which is Globe, but whenever I insert my Globe sim, or there are no sim in the sim tray, this always pops up and i can't use my phone unless I use my Smart sim.
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Whenever I insert both my Smart and Globe sim, I could use the phone but I can not turn on the mobile data of my Globe sim cause it's grayed out.
And this also also pops up in the notifications and I can't swipe it off.
I tried downgrading the firmware to A705MNXXU3ASG6 before.
Then I updated to A705MNXXU3ASJ1. (Both stock firmwares I flashed are XTC.)
I did the *#272*IMEI# and chose XTC even though my phone is already in XTC.
I also tried SAMTool(Says Unlock Successful)
The phone technician at the mall i went to used SamKey(Failed)
I even used '01234567' and '00000000', the unlock codes SAMTool says to use, on #7465625*638*#
But the 'Smart Communications Inc.' still pops up whenever there is no sim or I insert my Globe sim.
My OEM Unlock is hidden as well. Whenever I go to download mode, it says on the screen, 'OEM LOCK : ON (L)'.
Tried this : https://www.xda-developers.com/fix-missing-oem-unlock-samsung-galaxy-s9-samsung-galaxy-s8-samsung-galaxy-note-8/
And the solution here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-a70/help/oem-unlock-168-hours-t3994553
But OEM Unlock is still hidden.
I hope someone can help me with this. Would really appreciate it.

@BK☑️ Sir, could I ask for your help on this. I don't know what else to do.

Sad for you bro. Did you try asking for help from samsung ph? Seems a bit off to have 2 sim slots but have them locked to one company. Adik talaga smart!

Easy Computer said:
Sad for you bro. Did you try asking for help from samsung ph? Seems a bit off to have 2 sim slots but have them locked to one company. Adik talaga smart!
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Haven't tried that yet. Salamat. Sa greenhills ko kasi to nabili. Mukang within the contract period ba tong phone. First time ko rin kasi bumili ng phone in years, di ko tuloy natanong kung openline ba or hindi. Engot lang. Haha.

it look like your smart garbage sim is showing this kind of 'bloatware' thing , did you could use your globe sim before on a70? if yes , then the updates in philippines for MN variants force you to use their smart garbage and prevent you from using your globe sim, or just your globe seen been desactivated by your globe service provider, if you root and install another firmware like lineage , it should work, if even on lineage os or any other custom firmware it still show that smart garbage , then it's the sim itself who won't allow you to use any other sim than their own, what angry me the most is that they say thanks for using it while they force you to use their garbage, ill help you to root it , ill also make sure that you are actually able to activate your OEM unlock , im sure your sim prevent you from unlocking your device.

BK said:
it look like your smart garbage sim is showing this kind of 'bloatware' thing , did you could use your globe sim before on a70? if yes , then the updates in philippines for MN variants force you to use their smart garbage and prevent you from using your globe sim, or just your globe seen been desactivated by your globe service provider, if you root and install another firmware like lineage , it should work, if even on lineage os or any other custom firmware it still show that smart garbage , then it's the sim itself who won't allow you to use any other sim than their own, what angry me the most is that they say thanks for using it while they force you to use their garbage, ill help you to root it , ill also make sure that you are actually able to activate your OEM unlock , im sure your sim prevent you from unlocking your device.
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Thank you for replying sir. Really appreciate it.
Yes, I can still use my Globe sim on other devices. I'm currently using it on my SM-T535. It seems the seller sold me the A70 while it is still under contract with Smart. Sadly we only have 2 major service providers here in the Philippines thanks to the garbage system we currently have. Hopefully, we change to Federal-Parliamentary with no FDI Restrictions soon. Anyway, I haven't tried rooting yet cause I haven't I still have no experience with it. This will be my first if ever.
Should I follw this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-a70/how-to/galaxy-a70-firmware-list-variants-t3957239
Or do you have other recommended threads I should follow?
Btw, if ever I successfully rooted my device with a custom firmware, could I still unroot it and return to an official firmware without the annoying 'Smart Communications Inc.' popping up ever again?

Hgxy said:
Thank you for replying sir. Really appreciate it.
Yes, I can still use my Globe sim on other devices. I'm currently using it on my SM-T535. It seems the seller sold me the A70 while it is still under contract with Smart. Sadly we only have 2 major service providers here in the Philippines thanks to the garbage system we currently have. Hopefully, we change to Federal-Parliamentary with no FDI Restrictions soon. Anyway, I haven't tried rooting yet cause I haven't I still have no experience with it. This will be my first if ever.
Should I follw this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-a70/how-to/galaxy-a70-firmware-list-variants-t3957239
Or do you have other recommended threads I should follow?
Btw, if ever I successfully rooted my device with a custom firmware, could I still unroot it and return to an official firmware without the annoying 'Smart Communications Inc.' popping up ever again?
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flash this firmware https://samfrew.com/download/Galaxy__A70__/lax5/TCE/A705MNXXS4ATA1/A705MNOWA4ASK1/ with Odin , if the smart thing stay you will have to follow root tutorial

BK said:
flash this firmware https://samfrew.com/download/Galaxy__A70__/lax5/TCE/A705MNXXS4ATA1/A705MNOWA4ASK1/ with Odin , if the smart thing stay you will have to follow root tutorial
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Will try this sir. I'll update you asap. Thank you again!

BK said:
flash this firmware https://samfrew.com/download/Galaxy__A70__/lax5/TCE/A705MNXXS4ATA1/A705MNOWA4ASK1/ with Odin , if the smart thing stay you will have to follow root tutorial
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Good day sir. I just flashed the TCE version but the Smart thingy still pops up if there are no sim or I use my Globe sim.
What should I do next sir?
Could I do this next even if my OEM Unlock is hidden? https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-a70/how-to/galaxy-a70-firmware-list-variants-t3957239
Or do i have to do something else?

Question LE2127 Bootloader unlock issues and ROM flash

It's been 9 years since I last did anything like this and resources seem a bit scattered so I would like a push in the right direction to get my phone where I want.
My phone is on LE2127_11_f.27 and want to unlock the bootloader, install twrp, and flash Lineage OS but I'm running into an issue with bootloader unlocking.
The device is carrier unlocked and I have a token file provided from oneplus but it doesnt seem to be working.
OEM unlocking is on but I get this error when trying to unlock it.
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Im guessing the file they sent me is wrong because I had to communicate with customer support as my serial number was 7 digits long as opposed to 8 digits.
With this in mind, Ive also seen posts saying I don't need to have a token to unlock.
Should I use magisk to unlock it instead? Are there advantages/disadvantages to it? (it being a dependency, adding a safety net, etc.)
Finally, what should I do in what order? I can figure out the details of execution but I want to make sure everything will go smoothly.

Kittenphile said:
It's been 9 years since I last did anything like this and resources seem a bit scattered so I would like a push in the right direction to get my phone where I want.
My phone is on LE2127_11_f.27 and want to unlock the bootloader, install twrp, and flash Lineage OS but I'm running into an issue with bootloader unlocking.
The device is carrier unlocked and I have a token file provided from oneplus but it doesnt seem to be working.
OEM unlocking is on but I get this error when trying to unlock it.
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Im guessing the file they sent me is wrong because I had to communicate with customer support as my serial number was 7 digits long as opposed to 8 digits.
With this in mind, Ive also seen posts saying I don't need to have a token to unlock.
Should I use magisk to unlock it instead? Are there advantages/disadvantages to it? (it being a dependency, adding a safety net, etc.)
Finally, what should I do in what order? I can figure out the details of execution but I want to make sure everything will go smoothly.
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How old is the phone? You should not have been able to get an unlock token with only 7 digits in a serial number. Been there and done that. Again how old is the phone?

Also did you buy the phone from T-Mobile, and is TMO your cell carrier? I can get you where you need to be, but need the information.

I can link you to a TMO to GLO MSM Tool, then you can unlock bootloader without a token, then install lineageOS, install TWRP and magisk.

How old is the phone? You should not have been able to get an unlock token with only 7 digits in a serial number. Been there and done that. Again how old is the phone?
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Also did you buy the phone from T-Mobile, and is TMO your cell carrier? I can get you where you need to be, but need the information.
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I got this as a warranty exchange direct from tmobile probably late 2019 early 2020
Tmobile was my carrier but now i use metro
So, im hearing that i use tmo to glo msm, then unlock bootloader how?

TheGhost1951 said:
I can link you to a TMO to GLO MSM Tool, then you can unlock bootloader without a token, then install lineageOS, install TWRP and magisk.
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Also why would I want magisk? i actually dont really need root tbh.
Also you got discord? id love to chat there for more realtime replies. I will post the workflow here when done for reference's sake.
Garde#8124

Kittenphile said:
I got this as a warranty exchange direct from tmobile probably late 2019 early 2020
Tmobile was my carrier but now i use metro
So, im hearing that i use tmo to glo msm, then unlock bootloader how?
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I will give you the link for the MSM Tool to convert you from TMO to GLO Thursday because until then I will be on the road. It will convert your TMO to GLO so you can unlock the bootloader. Patience!

If you don't want root, you don't have to root to install LineageOS.

I will have it for you Wednesday!

In the meantime, disable driver signing on PC, reboot PC, download the latest OnePlus and Qualcomm USB drivers and install them and then reboot PC. Then you will be ready to convert the phone!

TheGhost1951 said:
In the meantime, disable driver signing on PC, reboot PC, download the latest OnePlus and Qualcomm USB drivers and install them and then reboot PC. Then you will be ready to convert the phone!
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I will have it for you Wednesday!
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Thank you.

My power button is not working. Is there any command to exit from edl mode?

yes there is. but edl itself has a timeout, so it won't accept commands