Without unlocking bootloader,can i flash a custom rom to my VIBE K5 Which doesnt have root access enabled and just twrp installed?
meher777 said:
Without unlocking bootloader,can i flash a custom rom to my VIBE K5 Which doesnt have root access enabled and just twrp installed?
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You only need twrp for installing custom ROM so no need of unlocking bootloader if you can get twrp without it .
Someone posted a method
Rename the twrp IMG to recovery.img and flash it using Lenovo smart assistant or qfil.
It worked for him but try it at your own risk
sameer12dhi said:
You only need twrp for installing custom ROM so no need of unlocking bootloader if you can get twrp without it .
Someone posted a method
Rename the twrp IMG to recovery.img and flash it using Lenovo smart assistant or qfil.
It worked for him but try it at your own risk
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Actually without doing any of the process above just by
-Flash TWRP
-Root the phone using SuperSu
-TAke backup (TWRP backup)
-Wipe (except SD card)
-Install custom ROM(LOS here) and GApps
The phone works great. VoLTE was an issue. it is solved now too.
I dont recommend doing this to others. but just that it worked for him @meher777
The bootloader in this phone is already unlocked, you just need to enable OEM UNLOCK to allow modifications in the device.
hemanth.k said:
Actually without doing any of the process above just by
-Flash TWRP
-Root the phone using SuperSu
-TAke backup (TWRP backup)
-Wipe (except SD card)
-Install custom ROM(LOS here) and GApps
The phone works great. VoLTE was an issue. it is solved now too.
I dont recommend doing this to others. but just that it worked for him @meher777
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Obviously it's the standard method but he didn't want to unlock the bootloader
hemanth.k said:
Actually without doing any of the process above just by
-Flash TWRP
-Root the phone using SuperSu
-TAke backup (TWRP backup)
-Wipe (except SD card)
-Install custom ROM(LOS here) and GApps
The phone works great. VoLTE was an issue. it is solved now too.
I dont recommend doing this to others. but just that it worked for him @meher777
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Oops quoted it twice but first time it showed an error
I am also using the same phone with same problem
I am also using the same phone
I flashed twrp using flashify but i want to know if you need to unlock bootloader inorder to use custom rom
Wizops said:
I am also using the same phone
I flashed twrp using flashify but i want to know if you need to unlock bootloader inorder to use custom rom
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You have to but there is no procedure as far as what i have done with the same phone.
Enable OEM UNLOCK in Dev Options. And then flash TWRP. And then flash SuperSu
Hii
I want to buy this phone
And I want few things to make it clear
Is there phones this model wich can not get the
Bootloader unlocked like when you buy it from
Provider??
Couse I want to buy it from my provider
And lets say in some phones like Sony Xperia
The provider locked bootloader so the phone
can not evan have root not to talk of twrp
So, is this phone having the same restrictions
Of getting bootloader locked permanently
Or never to be unlocked
Please help with this question
Thanks
brljak83 said:
Hii
I want to buy this phone
And I want few things to make it clear
Is there phones this model wich can not get the
Bootloader unlocked like when you buy it from
Provider??
Couse I want to buy it from my provider
And lets say in some phones like Sony Xperia
The provider locked bootloader so the phone
can not evan have root not to talk of twrp
So, is this phone having the same restrictions
Of getting bootloader locked permanently
Or never to be unlocked
Please help with this question
Thanks
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There is no issue with unlocking bootloader except few exceptions. Unlocking bootloader workes in most cases and shouldn't be a problem .
If you want to buy a device go for some other it's a pretty old device now there are better options Available ex Redmi 4 , Redmi 4a or Redmi 5a according to availability in your country in exactly same budget if you get a little more budget go for some other.
sameer12dhi said:
There is no issue with unlocking bootloader except few exceptions. Unlocking bootloader workes in most cases and shouldn't be a problem .
If you want to buy a device go for some other it's a pretty old device now there are better options Available ex Redmi 4 , Redmi 4a or Redmi 5a according to availability in your country in exactly same budget if you get a little more budget go for some other.
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Hii
Thanks for the advice..
Acutally I have already one good device
The Sony Xperia Xa1 Ultra
Its a device from may this year and it is for the price a very good value
But on that xperia I am locked couse of the bootloader
And can not flash anything
I have already got me the K5 Plus yesterday and I can not unlock the bootloader
But I have already flashed twrp and rooted..
Tried so far lineageOS and the AEX...
Also useing substratum on AEX
But anyway thanks for the advice I was already thinking of xiaomi redmi note 4X
Will see, couse I am changing devices very fast .. like few months and already getting new one
Hi have an error unlocking the bootloader, when i try i get the following error:
failed (remoteem unlock not allowed)
pls help
I can't take a twrp backup,(i tried it in my friends phone)..the internal memory is not showing.what I've done wrong ??
ChonDoit said:
The bootloader in this phone is already unlocked, you just need to enable OEM UNLOCK to allow modifications in the device.
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But in command window , it's showing
[bootloader] failed . Any solution ?
techy nishant said:
Hi have an error unlocking the bootloader, when i try i get the following error:
failed (remoteem unlock not allowed)
pls help
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I am using Lenovo k5 plus and i am also getting same problem while fastboot OEM unlock command is typed . Any solution ????
Sam1655 said:
I am using Lenovo k5 plus and i am also getting same problem while fastboot OEM unlock command is typed . Any solution ????
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Try other commands like :
"fastboot flashing unlock" or if you are lucky your bootloader is already unlocked like it was for me
sameer12dhi said:
You only need twrp for installing custom ROM so no need of unlocking bootloader if you can get twrp without it .
Someone posted a method
Rename the twrp IMG to recovery.img and flash it using Lenovo smart assistant or qfil.
It worked for him but try it at your own risk
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Where is qfil and how to download please link provide
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Installation Steps (Warranty can be restored whenever you wish)
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Before starting your rom flashing journey it is always better to have Flashtool (latest -by androxyde) installed in your PC and your stock rom handy ; incase of any mishappenings.
Type *#*#7378423#*#* in your phone and see if your bootloader status is unlockable under service-->Configuration. Procede with below steps, only if your device is unlockable.
It is important that you follow the steps in order
1) First step for installing a custom rom over a mobile with stock rom is to backup the existing state of bootloader .Usually warranty will get void if any modification is done to bootloader. The below tool ensures that it takes the backup of existing state of bootloader when device is under warranty.
Goto
Backup TA for Sony Xperia (This tool helps you to have a )
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598.
Download the tool.This tool will backup your DRM Securtiy keys . Successful backup can only be taken after the existing stock rom is rooted (Use towelroot application if your device is not already rooted) .Root it first then follow the process given in above link .
Once this is over , u will have a backup of the existing state of bootloader/TA partition (If you later wish to move back to stock rom from custom rom use the same tool to restore the backup you have just created.This means you will get your Warranty back);
2) Goto this website , follow the steps and get your unlock code via e mail.
Use fastboot mode to unlock your bootloader (Make sure that you have already backuped your existing DRM keys-Step 1).Follow it fully to unlock your bootloader
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/unlock/step1
3)Download any custom rom zips with recovery, for your mobile from xda developers forum and have fun.Extract boot.img using winrar or winzip .
Flash boot.img via fastboot mode
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot reboot
4)As the device reboots, when you see your LED glow press volume up or down. It will take you to CWM Recovery or TWRP recovery based on the rom that you have downloaded.
5)Just install the custom rom(*.zip ) from within the recovery.
What if that i already have the custom recovery?
So, just wipe data, dalvik, and cache, then flash the zip?
That's it?
AndreIrawan97 said:
What if that i already have the custom recovery?
So, just wipe data, dalvik, and cache, then flash the zip?
That's it?
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yes.
AndreIrawan97 said:
What if that i already have the custom recovery?
So, just wipe data, dalvik, and cache, then flash the zip?
That's it?
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Absolutely right. But before installing an custom rom in the first place i hope you have already backed up your DRM keys for warranty purpose(as mentioned in the guide) since if you unlock your bootloader without backing up your DRM keys, DRM keys might be lost forever .
gokukaushik said:
Absolutely right. But before installing an custom rom in the first place i hope you have already backed up your DRM keys for warranty purpose(as mentioned in the guide) since if you unlock your bootloader without backing up your DRM keys, DRM keys might be lost forever .
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Can i backup my app on stock rom then restore it to a custom rom?
AndreIrawan97 said:
Can i backup my app on stock rom then restore it to a custom rom?
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Sure. Easiest way to do it is by using an app called, 'Titanium Backup Pro'.But you have to root your stock rom first for this application to run(Use towelroot if you are yet to root).Except for sony proprietary apps like walkman,Album,etc (will run only on stock rom as they use sony developed system libraries/API'S) other apps will get restored/run fine on a custom rom.
gokukaushik said:
Sure. Easiest way to do it is by using an app called, 'Titanium Backup Pro'.But you have to root your stock rom first for this application to run(Use towelroot if you are yet to root).Except for sony proprietary apps like walkman,Album,etc (will run only on stock rom as they use sony developed system libraries/API'S) other apps will get restored/run fine on a custom rom.
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And one think left.... How to know if my bootloader is unlocked or not?
AndreIrawan97 said:
And one think left.... How to know if my bootloader is unlocked or not?
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its in the OP....on the phones dialpad, type: *#*#7378423#*#*
then look in > service > configuration
it should show the status as "bootloader locked", "bootloader unlocked", "bootloader unlockable" or "not unlockable" (sorry wording may not be exact, but you'll get the idea)
foomanjackel said:
its in the OP....on the phones dialpad, type: *#*#7378423#*#*
then look in > service > configuration
it should show the status as "bootloader locked", "bootloader unlocked", "bootloader unlockable" or "not unlockable" (sorry wording may not be exact, but you'll get the idea)
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no.. i mean, how to know if my bootloader is already unlocked or not?
Anyway, what happened if i flash it without unlocking it first?
Sorry, did you type that in the phone and check the status? That's where it will tell you if its already unlocked or if its even unlockable at all.
Do not try to install a custom ROM on your phone if it is not unlocked! Your phone will not boot.
AndreIrawan97 said:
no.. i mean, how to know if my bootloader is already unlocked or not?
Anyway, what happened if i flash it without unlocking it first?
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Thanks to @ foomanjackel for answering your questions.Regarding your 2nd question, 'Experience is the mother of invention'.Why don't you try and see what happens...just kidding.Couldn't resist it. Practically speaking of you install a custom rom with an custom kernel on a locked bootloader you will hard brick it.It will not boot and chances are that you might not be able to goto flashmode or fastbootmode anymoreto repair it.Reason this happens is that both your recovery and bootloader resides in the same partition in your mobile.If you try to install custom kernel on a locked bootloader in every probability, it not only corrupts your existing stocks kernel but also might corrupt your recovery leaving u helpless.
Theoretically, You should be able to install any custom-stock based rom on a locked bootloader (which runs exactly on ur stock kernel).In other words a custom rom which doesn't come up with a custom kernel but based on your existing stock kernel should be able to run on a locked bootloader.But my advice is you do not risk it.
foomanjackel said:
Sorry, did you type that in the phone and check the status? That's where it will tell you if its already unlocked or if its even unlockable at all.
Do not try to install a custom ROM on your phone if it is not unlocked! Your phone will not boot.
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Yes it said boot loader unlockable : yes
And couple months ago, i want to unlock my bootloader, but i dont know what went wrong, but my xperia got boot loop...
So is that bcs i already unlocked it? Or... ?
AndreIrawan97 said:
Yes it said boot loader unlockable : yes
And couple months ago, i want to unlock my bootloader, but i dont know what went wrong, but my xperia got boot loop...
So is that bcs i already unlocked it? Or... ?
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If you get this message "Bootloader unlockable: yes" then your bootloader is still locked.
gokukaushik said:
If you get this message "Bootloader unlockable: yes" then your bootloader is still locked.
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Is unlocking bootloader can make me lose my root?
AndreIrawan97 said:
Is unlocking bootloader can make me lose my root?
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I suppose it won't.I don't see the reason why u want to unlock the bootloader unless you want to install a new custom rom.
Well the solution is very simple. Unlock bootloader and install TWRP then root your Zenfone 5. After that install Titanium Backup then uninstall the bloatware you never use (do it later,party link,What's Next.... etc) Make sure the ROM storage have about >25mb empty storage and then flash the Xposed SDK 21 V80 via TWRP and Congrats. Now you have succesfully installed Xposed on your Zenfone 5 Firmware 3.24.40.87.
All of the required files for the process you can just Google it.
can i relock my bootloader after flashing xposed?
YujinYuz said:
can i relock my bootloader after flashing xposed?
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Yes you can
It's just a "cosmetic" install. Most modules still failing and causing bootloop after enabling.
what version to download ?? arm64 ??
nevermine , i take mistake , this cpu is not 64bit
thanks
dgadelha said:
It's just a "cosmetic" install. Most modules still failing and causing bootloop after enabling.
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The essential modules still work for me tho. Just wanted to share the method
Is flat style status bar useable with this xposed ? Sry im newbie on tweak android...
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kuranzi said:
Is flat style status bar useable with this xposed ? Sry im newbie on tweak android...
Sent from Zenfone 5 using Tapatalk
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Yes I'm using it and it works perfectly
which version of twrp & whose bootloader unlock method????
there are many many methods available...
if possible please provide links..
nileshwarale said:
which version of twrp & whose bootloader unlock method????
there are many many methods available...
if possible please provide links..
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JUST take the Twrp from Quanganh and the unlock bootloader method dosent matter because the just use the same way to unlock
ChristopherXI said:
JUST take the Twrp from Quanganh and the unlock bootloader method dosent matter because the just use the same way to unlock
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Can you please give the link of twrp? Please @@
nileshwarale said:
which version of twrp & whose bootloader unlock method????
there are many many methods available...
if possible please provide links..
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Use these both Unlocked fastboot and custom TWRP. This can also avoid the bootloop problem.
And this is also applicable to any of the zenfone updates (both Kitkat and Lollipop)
Unlocked Fastboot + TWRP (28.1 MB) https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B-6pyVYCz-kccG9lOFgzXzJWYU0&usp=sharing
Flash it from your current fastboot:
Copy to your adb folder and and do shift+open command prompt
Code:
fastboot flash fastboot fastboot_unlocker.img
adb reboot-bootloader
After fastboot reboot is completed, type:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery zenfone_twrp.img
No need to reboot. Select Recovery in your phone
You'll be in the TWRP Recovery.
NOTE: This TWRP is very stable. I've tested it on my Zenfone 5.
I'm currently on Miui 8.5 global stable, rooted n twrpd. I'm trying to install RR Rom but keep getting Error 7 "modem check fail". So basically I can either edit a file update script. txt in Rom or flash latest firmware. I don't want to edit file as that's their for a reason so I'd rather flash firmware but can't find it.
Please could someone help?
Many thanks
I had this error when tried to install LineageOS at first.
Download and flash "Xiaomi Mi 5s Latest China Developer Version Fastboot File Download" from here: http://en.miui.com/a-234.html
And then try to flash your rom again, it worked for me
quarvin said:
I had this error when tried to install LineageOS at first.
Download and flash "Xiaomi Mi 5s Latest China Developer Version Fastboot File Download" from here: http://en.miui.com/a-234.html
And then try to flash your rom again, it worked for me
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Will this lock bootloader? Also will I have to twrp & root again?
Can I restore in twrp after flashing above rom?
alien_jiggy said:
Will this lock bootloader? Also will I have to twrp & root again?
Can I restore in twrp after flashing above rom?
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You can choose when you install with Mi Flash between: clean all / keep user data / clean and lock
I don't think the keep user data will work well, but I'm pretty sure you can use "clean all" without the lock and it will work.
I think I did with lock just to be sure, because unlocking again is about 20 seconds (after you received the required permission for your account from Xiaomi).
No matter what you choose to do, as long as you can unlock you bootloader, you can re-flash your recovery / rom / root / everything you want, it's not a problem.
quarvin said:
You can choose when you install with Mi Flash between: clean all / keep user data / clean and lock
I don't think the keep user data will work well, but I'm pretty sure you can use "clean all" without the lock and it will work.
I think I did with lock just to be sure, because unlocking again is about 20 seconds (after you received the required permission for your account from Xiaomi).
No matter what you choose to do, as long as you can unlock you bootloader, you can re-flash your recovery / rom / root / everything you want, it's not a problem.
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OK many thanks
Actually this phone came with unlocked bootloader when bought from someone
alien_jiggy said:
OK many thanks
Actually this phone came with unlocked bootloader when bought from someone
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No problem
I would recommend you to apply for unlocking permission for your MI account, so you will already have it when you need it:
http://en.miui.com/unlock
in the file script you need to remove the first two lines please enter the Video
I've actually just installed dev rom & all is working now. Thanks guys
Hello, i am a NOOB here.
my Lenovo Vibe K5 (A6020 a46) (Indian Variant) was kept untouched with all the root and Custom rom stuff. Now i want to get to the Custom ROM part.
and i have had all prerequisites. (Developer options, Oem unlocking, adb driveres)
Firstly to unlock bootloader. Is this really importat? (because i got my phone boot through twrp temporarily via faastboot using cmd))
So when i tried using adb commands i get the OEM UNLOCK nOT ALLOWED
and for this problem i have browsed through xda and go tsomething named qsfi, sahara problem. i dont know what that means.
What is the problem with my phone and how can i resolve it?
Same issue
I'm facing exactly same issue
The phone is unlocked out of the box, you don't need to unlock it.
What if you buy the phone from your
Provider?? Can someone say will it be bootloader unlocked??
Becouse like the Sony Xperia models
All provider phones comes with bootloader locked forever.. You can not evan have twrp or root with locked bootloader
Please give me some advice before buying this phone
There is no need to unlock bootloader, just enable oem unlock from the developer option and that's it. I have tried this method and trust me it worked. Now I'm enjoying lineage os 15 on my K5 Plus. :fingers-crossed:
ayaanshaitaan said:
There is no need to unlock bootloader, just enable oem unlock from the developer option and that's it. I have tried this method and trust me it worked. Now I'm enjoying lineage os 15 on my K5 Plus. :fingers-crossed:
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Hi all, I too have the same issue. I enabled oem unlock in developer option and then flashed custom rom. After flashing, when i reboot, it stuck on lenovo logo. I don't know the reason. Please help.
gtejas said:
Hi all, I too have the same issue. I enabled oem unlock in developer option and then flashed custom rom. After flashing, when i reboot, it stuck on lenovo logo. I don't know the reason. Please help.
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Did u wipe system, data and cache
ayaanshaitaan said:
Did u wipe system, data and cache
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Yes bro. I wiped everything. I repeated flashing twice through TWRP. But everytime, it stuck on lenovo logo.
gtejas said:
Yes bro. I wiped everything. I repeated flashing twice through TWRP. But everytime, it stuck on lenovo logo.
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Which version of twrp u used
Version 3.2.1-0
ayaanshaitaan said:
Which version of twrp u used
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Version 3.2.1-0
Everything is right.. I didn't face any issue.. try again and be patient this time..
ayaanshaitaan said:
Everything is right.. I didn't face any issue.. try again and be patient this time..
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Ok. I will try. Earlier, i tried with MIUI8 & PAC ROM. Can i try with same or any other rom . Please suggest
ayaanshaitaan said:
Everything is right.. I didn't face any issue.. try again and be patient this time..
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At last it worked. Once again MIUI8 & PAC ROM didn't work. But Lineage OS booted without any issue. Thanks for your support. ??
ayaanshaitaan said:
There is no need to unlock bootloader, just enable oem unlock from the developer option and that's it. I have tried this method and trust me it worked. Now I'm enjoying lineage os 15 on my K5 Plus. :fingers-crossed:
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I am using Lenovo Vibe k5 plus . My device is rooted with super su . I want to unlock my bootloader when I type fastboot OEM unlock , it fails from unlocking . I done this process using adb drivers software . I want to install a custom ROM which requires an unlocked bootloader . Any solution for this ??????
Sam1655 said:
I am using Lenovo Vibe k5 plus . My device is rooted with super su . I want to unlock my bootloader when I type fastboot OEM unlock , it fails from unlocking . I done this process using adb drivers software . I want to install a custom ROM which requires an unlocked bootloader . Any solution for this ??????
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As I described earlier, there is no need to unlock bootloader. Just flash twrp and then flash your favourite rom. Enjoy
ayaanshaitaan said:
As I described earlier, there is no need to unlock bootloader. Just flash twrp and then flash your favourite rom. Enjoy
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Can I install pixel experience 8.1 ROM in Lenovo Vibe k5 plus without unlocking it's bootloader ??
I've rooted and also flashed twrp v3.1.0
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I am using Lenovo Vibe k5 plus . When I type "fastboot oem unlock" , it shows failed remote OEM unlock , time : 0.29 sec . Any solution ?
Sam1655 said:
Can I install pixel experience 8.1 ROM in Lenovo Vibe k5 plus without unlocking it's bootloader ??
I've rooted and also flashed twrp v3.1.0
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I am using Lenovo Vibe k5 plus . When I type "fastboot oem unlock" , it shows failed remote OEM unlock , time : 0.29 sec . Any solution ?
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You dont need the booloader to be unlocked.
Download Pixel Experience Rom, make an backup of stock rom if you dont have one and Wipe Data, Cache, Dalvik and System trough recovery.
Now Flash Pixel Experience Rom and Magisk.
after flashing twrp recovery i am unable to see custom i always end up in stock recovery i treid all recoveries from version 3.0.1.1 to 3.02 and atlast tried redwolf recovery that to not working i enabled OEM unlock usb debugging and drivers too installed. i checked fastboot devices it showed devices and then i flash recovery it showed sending recovery and writing recovery but after i go check recovery mode i endup only in stock recovery i dont know wat to do. Please help
Syedshas said:
after flashing twrp recovery i am unable to see custom i always end up in stock recovery i treid all recoveries from version 3.0.1.1 to 3.02 and atlast tried redwolf recovery that to not working i enabled OEM unlock usb debugging and drivers too installed. i checked fastboot devices it showed devices and then i flash recovery it showed sending recovery and writing recovery but after i go check recovery mode i endup only in stock recovery i dont know wat to do. Please help
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Here are my steps :
- flash recovery via fastboot
- boot to recovery via the file : fastboot boot XXX.img
- reboot to recovery via the TWRP buttons
Hope it helps.
Sent from my Vibe K5 Plus using XDA Labs
Long story short bought a G5 Cedric running latest official firmware oreo 8.1, didn't like it cuz it's too heavy, unlocked the bootloader, flashed twrp then flashed lineage 17 but can't pass safetynet,(clean) flashed resurrection remix after same problem, then i flashed omni rom and suddenly my IMEI was gone and can't install gapps, what to do now? I just want a good custom rom that passes safetynet, don't care if it's pie or Q.
Flash a rom where imei works
Backup efs partition using 64bit twrp
You can then restore efs partition if you loose imei
With regards to safetynet none of the custom roms will pass without you doing some work
You need to flash magisk
Flash Busybox magisk module
Flash props config module and follow all the instructions on how to change device fingerprint eg to a pixel 4 https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/module-magiskhide-props-config-t3789228/
Hide magisk manager with a random package name from magisk settings
Hide app that detects root with magisk hide from its settings
You can also try the universal safetynet patcher magisk module if the above doesn't work but some report it causes bootloops on some devices/roms
Thank you for the quick response, i have a few questions regarding what you said:
1- how will i know which rom to flash where the IMEI works before flashing the actual rom itself?
2- how do i know if my current twrp is 64bit or not? it's the one from the Lineage 17 thread.
3- when im succesfull in executing those steps and i have to back up efs, where can i find it to restore it if i flash another rom again? because last time before flahsing i wiped system,dalvik & Cache & data but not the storage and yet my back-up was gone?
TheFixItMan said:
Flash a rom where imei works
Backup efs partition using 64bit twrp
You can then restore efs partition if you loose imei
With regards to safetynet none of the custom roms will pass without you doing some work
You need to flash magisk
Flash Busybox magisk module
Flash props config module and follow all the instructions on how to change device fingerprint eg to a pixel 4 https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/module-magiskhide-props-config-t3789228/
Hide magisk manager with a random package name from magisk settings
Hide app that detects root with magisk hide from its settings
You can also try the universal safetynet patcher magisk module if the above doesn't work but some report it causes bootloops on some devices/roms
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maserati2011 said:
Thank you for the quick response, i have a few questions regarding what you said:
1- how will i know which rom to flash where the IMEI works before flashing the actual rom itself?
2- how do i know if my current twrp is 64bit or not? it's the one from the Lineage 17 thread.
3- when im succesfull in executing those steps and i have to back up efs, where can i find it to restore it if i flash another rom again? because last time before flahsing i wiped system,dalvik & Cache & data but not the storage and yet my back-up was gone?
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1 - You will have to try roms yourself to find out
2 - All custom roms from oero onwards are 64bit - you wouldn't be able to flash them without a 64bit twrp so you already have one
3 - data/media/twrp/backups or storage/emulated/0/twrp/backups
I recommend changing the storage location to your sdcard so they don't get deleted when you wipe data or transferring to a pc
Formatting data is effectively formatting internal storage as the device is encrypted
TheFixItMan said:
1 - You will have to try roms yourself to find out
2 - All custom roms from oero onwards are 64bit - you wouldn't be able to flash them without a 64bit twrp so you already have one
3 - data/media/twrp/backups or storage/emulated/0/twrp/backups
I recommend changing the storage location to your sdcard so they don't get deleted when you wipe data or transferring to a pc
Formatting data is effectively formatting internal storage as the device is encrypted
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I'm currently sticking with m_vaisakh's AOSP-10 as it shows both my IMEI numbers, its also the most stable and reliable out of the Android 10 roms for the G5 CEDRIC, i do have a problem though: i tried 2 simcards in the dual sim function and they both worked but no 4G, just 3G/HSPA+ both SIM-1 & SIM-2, how can i fix this issue?
maserati2011 said:
I'm currently sticking with m_vaisakh's AOSP-10 as it shows both my IMEI numbers, its also the most stable and reliable out of the Android 10 roms for the G5 CEDRIC, i do have a problem though: i tried 2 simcards in the dual sim function and they both worked but no 4G, just 3G/HSPA+ both SIM-1 & SIM-2, how can i fix this issue?
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fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot reboot
If rebuilding the efs doesn't work I do not know
Backup efs first incase it fails to rebuild and imei is 0 again - use a twrp 64 bit to back it up and obviously save to sdcard & pc incase you need to re-flash rom as wiping data will erase your backup on internal storage
TheFixItMan said:
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot reboot
If rebuilding the efs doesn't work I do not know
Backup efs first incase it fails to rebuild and imei is 0 again - use a twrp 64 bit to back it up and obviously save to sdcard & pc incase you need to re-flash rom as wiping data will erase your backup on internal storage
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it didn't work as my IMEI was 0 on both sims, thankfully i backed up EFS before erasing, so I managed to restore the IMEI again.
Is there really no other way to get 4G back?
Hello friend, did you get my reply regarding 4G ?
maserati2011 said:
Hello friend, did you get my reply regarding 4G ?
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As stated before - I do not know the answer
I don't own this device
maserati2011 said:
Hello friend, did you get my reply regarding 4G ?
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Which ROM are you using and didn't you got your IMEI?
riyan65 said:
Which ROM are you using and didn't you got your IMEI?
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I was using m_vaisakh's AOSP_10 where i retrieved my IMEI (after losing it on different roms) i tried both sims and had only 3G no 4G.
Now i have switched to OfficerJimLahey's CarbonROM_7 Android_9 both my IMEI numbers show but i haven't tested 4G with simcards yet.
maserati2011 said:
I was using m_vaisakh's AOSP_10 where i retrieved my IMEI (after losing it on different roms) i tried both sims and had only 3G no 4G.
Now i have switched to OfficerJimLahey's CarbonROM_7 Android_9 both my IMEI numbers show but i haven't tested 4G with simcards yet.
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If it doesn't work in rom then move back to stock Oreo and once you got the 4g take backup of efs and persist and move to custom ROM. If the 4g is available then no need to restore backup, if not restore the backup and enjoy 4g.
riyan65 said:
If it doesn't work in rom then move back to stock Oreo and once you got the 4g take backup of efs and persist and move to custom ROM. If the 4g is available then no need to restore backup, if not restore the backup and enjoy 4g.
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How do i do that? using the Lenovo Moto Smart Assistant?
maserati2011 said:
How do i do that? using the Lenovo Moto Smart Assistant?
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Flash stock rom firmware via fastboot
Stock rom firmware is available via
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/cedric/official/
If you don't know what one to choose I suggest latest retail
If you don't know how to flash stock firmware via fastboot Google is your friend
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Flash stock rom firmware via fastboot
Stock rom firmware is available via
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/cedric/official/
If you don't know what one to choose I suggest latest retail
If you don't know how to flash stock firmware via fastboot Google is your friend
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i have flashed stock rom using Lenovo Moto Smart Assistant, IMEI is there, 4G works, how can i relock the bootloader from here? cuz i wanna sell the device.
maserati2011 said:
i have flashed stock rom using Lenovo Moto Smart Assistant, IMEI is there, 4G works, how can i relock the bootloader from here? cuz i wanna sell the device.
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I wouldn't re-lock it for several reasons
1- you need the unlock code to unlock it again & Motorola will say its already been unlocked
2 - Even if you re-lock it it will still display its been unlocked previously
3 - if you ever need to flash stock firmware via fastboot again it may fail with permission denied as the firmware may not be fully signed & you can't flash unsigned firmware with a locked bootloader
4 - if you ota update & it it fails & you hardbrick then again same as point 3
If you really want to Google how to & you need fully signed firmware else it will not lock
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I wouldn't re-lock it for several reasons
1- you need the unlock code to unlock it again & Motorola will say its already been unlocked
2 - Even if you re-lock it it will still display its been unlocked previously
3 - if you ever need to flash stock firmware via fastboot again it may fail with permission denied as the firmware may not be fully signed & you can't flash unsigned firmware with a locked bootloader
4 - if you ota update & it it fails & you hardbrick then again same as point 3
If you really want to Google how to & you need fully signed firmware else it will not lock
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I'm going to respond to each point you mentioned:
1- I still have the email from Lenovo containing the unlock code, do i need the same code to relock the bootloader?
2-are you sure it will still say it's been unlocked before?
3-what does fully signed mean? i searched through the link you sent me earlier and i found the same one that i flashed through LMSA, that is XT1676_CEDRIC_RETEU_DS_8.1.0_OPP28.85-19-4-2_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip is the one I flashed through LMSA not fully signed?
4-there's no updates anymore after the version i mentioned in point 3.
side question: does this method you mentioned still applies to relock the bootloader without the aforementioned issues?
PS: it still says ID: bad key on the bootloader unlocked warning, even though i retrieved my IMEI number, shouldn't it display my IMEI number instead of bad key?
maserati2011 said:
I'm going to respond to each point you mentioned:
1- I still have the email from Lenovo containing the unlock code, do i need the same code to relock the bootloader?
2-are you sure it will still say it's been unlocked before?
3-what does fully signed mean? i searched through the link you sent me earlier and i found the same one that i flashed through LMSA, that is XT1676_CEDRIC_RETEU_DS_8.1.0_OPP28.85-19-4-2_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip is the one I flashed through LMSA not fully signed?
4-there's no updates anymore after the version i mentioned in point 3.
side question: does this method you mentioned still applies to relock the bootloader without the aforementioned issues?
PS: it still says ID: bad key on the bootloader unlocked warning, even though i retrieved my IMEI number, shouldn't it display my IMEI number instead of bad key?
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You don't need code to lock bootloader - just to unlock it
Yes the bootloader will display its locked but will also give a status code that states its been previously unlocked
Fully signed means each part of the firmware has been signed by Motorola - sometimes the boot.img isn't
You will always get bad key or n/a with an unlocked bootloader - this is normal - you can flash a modded logo.bin to replace this
Those are the steps to re-lock the boot-loader - obviously oreo firmware has more sparsechunk so add the extra parts
TheFixItMan said:
You don't need code to lock bootloader - just to unlock it
Yes the bootloader will display its locked but will also give a status code that states its been previously unlocked
Fully signed means each part of the firmware has been signed by Motorola - sometimes the boot.img isn't
You will always get bad key or n/a with an unlocked bootloader - this is normal - you can flash a modded logo.bin to replace this
Those are the steps to re-lock the boot-loader - obviously oreo firmware has more sparsechunk so add the extra parts
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So basically i should leave it unlocked it's better this way yes? and if i want to flash a modded logo.bin do i need to flash TWRP again?
maserati2011 said:
So basically i should leave it unlocked it's better this way yes? and if i want to flash a modded logo.bin do i need to flash TWRP again?
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No you can do it via fastboot
fastboot flash logo logo.bin