Good day
How do I know if my bootloader is locked or unlocked ?
If locked how do I unlock it ?
I am in the UK and imported phone from Gearbest in Hong Kong and have Global ROM installed
Can I download and flash the developer ROM over the global ROM without losing any data/apps/photos etc
Regatds
Mark
settings > about phone > tap miui version 7 times to unlock developer options, back out to settings then go to addition settings > developer options > OEM unlocking. As far as your other question idk. I've had my phone a week. I'm stock rooted.
http://en.miui.com/unlock
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ok....i have h811 tmobile phone....but for the life of me i can't figure out why i don't have the option in developer options? whatt will happen if i flash twrp witout enabling it??
hey bro did you figure it out? i also have a tmo g4 and cant find an option to enable oem unlock, ive tried all software versions available
I'm assuming you guys haven't unlocked developer options. Settings>about phone>software info>Tap build number several times. Once you unlock developer options go to settings>developer options and check Enable OEM unlock
i bought a p2c72 version.... but it arrived flashed with p2a42 version, marshmallow and it does not find any OTA.
i think it is a fake/bad rom from banggood.
i wanna start modding but i don't know how to understand if my bootloader is unlocked. Could it be already unlocked... being already flashed with p2a42 rom ...... on p2c72 hardware?
No, you can flash an international stock rom over chinese rom without unlocking your bootloader.. You cannot find any update because the lenovo servers are down. If you want to check whther your bootloader is locked or unlocked then switch off your phone and switch on your phone, if an open lock sign appears on the boot screen then your phone is unlocked, and if you cant see a lock on the boot screen then it is locked
i checked into the OEM unlocking option inside the developer options...... i have a locked bootloader, i am waiting 14 days to unlock....
How can I flash MIUI 9 Official Full ROM without unlocking the bootloader?
I pressed the ”OEM Unlocking” without unlocking the bootloader. I didn't even enter the approved account in "Mi unlock status". Now the status is unlocked. The bootloader is actually still locked. When I use PC to unlock bootloader, it goes until 99% and gives me the error "Current account is not bound to this device". I tried resetting the phone from settings (wipe data partition) but the status is still unlocked.
The question is how can I undo the status to locked so that I can continue unlocking this device and enter the approved account to "Mi unlock status"?
Growtopia Jaw said:
How can I flash MIUI 9 Official Full ROM without unlocking the bootloader?
I pressed the ”OEM Unlocking” without unlocking the bootloader. I didn't even enter the approved account in "Mi unlock status". Now the status is unlocked. The bootloader is actually still locked. When I use PC to unlock bootloader, it goes until 99% and gives me the error "Current account is not bound to this device". I tried resetting the phone from settings (wipe data partition) but the status is still unlocked.
The question is how can I undo the status to locked so that I can continue unlocking this device and enter the approved account to "Mi unlock status"?
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Apply for permission, wait to receive confirmation, sign into account on phone and on Mi unlock tool. Bit too Fastboot mode, on Mi-unlock tool it gets to 99% and then should give you a message to wait 360 hours. This is correct, it will work after the amount of time (about 2 weeks).
Thanks,
But this problem got even worse. I updated to MIUI 9.5 from MIUI 9.1. The update failed. It is not possible to boot into Android either. I even tried formating data. The bootloader is locked. I applied permission and already received it.
I bought the phone via China Mobile.
I suspect that my ROM may be a fake one. But it looks totaly original.
1. 4 digit version code
2. NCKMIEI --> Official and correct MIUI 9.1 version
3. Gapps preinstalled
4. No bloatware
5. Everything looks the same like the original ROM
6. Even Mi Remote is working
What I'm thinking about now is how is the Mi status "Unlocked" even I didn't even enter the approved Mi account used to unlock the bootloader.
I know the bootloader is really "locked" because
[email protected]> fastboot oem device-info
Locked
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I'm currently trying to flash CN MIUI ROM through EDL mode (test point) because Global ROM failed. Then try to unlock bootloader from CN MIUI ROM and re-flash Global ROM through MiFlash
Okay, so the phone runs fine now. The phone now runs CN MIUI 9 9.5.3.0 stable version. I am still waiting for the 360 hours (15 days) man!!! for the bootloader unlocking. I applied for the unlocking. Will update when I successfully return to Global Stable ROM.
I flashed CN MIUI 9 ROM via test point. When it reboots, it will show you the error you've encountered before. Relax! Just reboot and wait for about 15 minutes and your phone is alive again.
Thanks Xiaomi for the INCREDIBLY TIGHT SECURITY ???
Growtopia Jaw said:
Okay, so the phone runs fine now. The phone now runs CN MIUI 9 9.5.3.0 stable version. I am still waiting for the 360 hours (15 days) man!!! for the bootloader unlocking. I applied for the unlocking. Will update when I successfully return to Global Stable ROM.
I flashed CN MIUI 9 ROM via test point. When it reboots, it will show you the error you've encountered before. Relax! Just reboot and wait for about 15 minutes and your phone is alive again.
Thanks Xiaomi for the INCREDIBLY TIGHT SECURITY ???
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Bro can you explain EDL method.?
Currently i am also not able to unlock BL.
(Error :- current Account Couldn't Unlock This Device)
If i flash china rom via edl , Will i able to unlock bootloader.?
Current Rom :- miui global 9.5 | stable 9.5.10.0(NCAMIFA)
ash_pipaliya said:
Bro can you explain EDL method.?
Currently i am also not able to unlock BL.
(Error :- current Account Couldn't Unlock This Device)
If i flash china rom via edl , Will i able to unlock bootloader.?
Current Rom :- miui global 9.5 | stable 9.5.10.0(NCAMIFA)
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There is some risk you have to take in order to flash via EDL (test point) mode.
1. You have to backup all of your data. When you flash via EDL mode, your phone will return to "stock" like when you first buy the phone.
2. Flashing via EDL mode will involve removing the phone's back cover. You have to do this if you really want to flash via EDL mode.
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There is some risk you have to take in order to flash via EDL (test point) mode.
1. You have to backup all of your data. When you flash via EDL mode, your phone will return to "stock" like when you first buy the phone.
2. Flashing via EDL mode will involve removing the phone's back cover. You have to do this if you really want to flash via EDL mode.
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I tried open back panel, i am going to flash china developer rom using edl. Hope i can unlock BL on chinese rom.
And can i flash china developer rom using fastboot..? With locked BL..?
ash_pipaliya said:
I tried open back panel, i am going to flash china developer rom using edl. Hope i can unlock BL on chinese rom.
And can i flash china developer rom using fastboot..? With locked BL..?
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Yes. You can unlock bootloader after flashing with EDL mode.
Only use China ROM if you bought your phone from China. If your phone is International phone / not bought from China, I advice you to flash Global ROM first. If it doesn't work, then try China ROM.
Growtopia Jaw said:
Only use China ROM if you bought your phone from China. If your phone is International phone / not bought from China, I advice you to flash Global ROM first. If it doesn't work, then try China ROM.
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I am already on global rom but unable to unlock Bootloader. I am trying from 8 days
ash_pipaliya said:
I am already on global rom but unable to unlock Bootloader. I am trying from 8 days
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Have you tried a different account? Try registering a new account and don't change anything. Then apply unlock bootloader permission at https://en.miui.com/unlock/. After applying for permission, enter your account details in Mi Unlock Status.
If you have a PC, download Mi Unlock Tool here: http://miuirom.xiaomi.com/rom/u265827351/2.3.803.10/miflash_unlock-en-2.3.803.10.zip
Open Mi Unlock Tool by clicking miflash_unlock.exe.
Enter your login details and reboot your phone to fastboot mode.
Plug in your phone.
Press unlock.
If successful, you will see a message with "After 360 hours of trying to unlock device"
This is normal.
You need to wait for 15 days to try to unlock the bootloader.
There is no quicker way to overcome this. I also waited for 15 days. Also please don't keep pressing unlock in your PC when the 15 days is not over. It will block your device and you can't unlock again.
If you need some personal assistance, private message me and I will give you my Facebook / Messenger ID.
I have a Bell Mobility Samsung A70 SM-A705W purchased in Dec 2019 and nothing i search for lets me activate the OEM Unlock setting .
Android Version 9 which i believe is PIE
Has anyone got a solution to this yet ?
Developer mode is set.
Not all phones have an OEM unlock my A7 does not have that option either. You will need to flash TWRP and then flash the unlock, should be in the XDA sub.
HisEvilness said:
Not all phones have an OEM unlock my A7 does not have that option either. You will need to flash TWRP and then flash the unlock, should be in the XDA sub.
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Hi
Not sure where you got that idea because the instructions for TWRP are to Enable OEM unlock before flashing TWRP
Step by step flashing TWRP Recovery on Samsung Galaxy A70 Android 9 Pie
Enable Developer Options: go to Settings -> About device. Tap 7 times on Build number to enable Developer options.
Enable OEM unlock and USB debugging options ( Settings -> Developer options )
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Hi
Not sure where you got that idea because the instructions for TWRP are to Enable OEM unlock before flashing TWRP
Step by step flashing TWRP Recovery on Samsung Galaxy A70 Android 9 Pie
Enable Developer Options: go to Settings -> About device. Tap 7 times on Build number to enable Developer options.
Enable OEM unlock and USB debugging options ( Settings -> Developer options )
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I suppose nobody has an answer ?
Yes, you need to patch boot.img with Magisk and use Odin to re-inject the boot image. Search on XDA Sam A70 forums! no unlock needed if I remember
nope to patch boot.img or flash twrp, etc... you need an unlocked bootloader , also A705W (canada) and A705U (usa) can't be unlocked , we could in april using a combination developer firmware but it's been corrected by samsung since may and we can't unlock anymore.
That sucks, I was honestly thinking of getting a used one ofr $375 CAD but if I can't root it then I might need to rethink.
Edit , do i need to unlock bootloader to root?
udit.kumar said:
That sucks, I was honestly thinking of getting a used one ofr $375 CAD but if I can't root it then I might need to rethink.
Edit , do i need to unlock bootloader to root?
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you need an unlocked bootloader to root your device.
theses variants can be unlocked:
SM-A7050 Hong Kong SAR China, China, Taiwan
SM-A705F Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar (Burma), Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia
SM-A705FN Europe, Africa, Asia
SM-A705GM Nepal, Sri Lanka, India
SM-A705MN North America, Oceania, South America, Asia
SM-A705YN Oceania (Australia)
theses can't be unlocked:
SM-A705U United States
SM-A705W Canada
I'm seeing conflicting stuff. Has anyone been able to actually unlock and root a A705w on a current ROM (ie past December 2019, specifically A705WVLUASK2)?
I know this isn't the optimal model for this, but it's the device I was given and no choice but to use it. I love the hardware, but I really miss Lineage and the Samsung bloat is killing me..
Tia for your help. Sorry for a similar post in the other thread.
Does anyone know how to root or unlock the bootloader of this phone? I can't find anywhere else on how to do it.
It seems to be pretty similar in all Samsung phones
- Go to settings
- Go to About Phone
- Go to Software information
- Tap Build number 7 times to activate developer options
- Return to settings
- Select developer options
- Activate OEM Unlock
And you should now have an unlocked bootloader
ShaDisNX255 said:
It seems to be pretty similar in all Samsung phones
- Go to settings
- Go to About Phone
- Go to Software information
- Tap Build number 7 times to activate developer options
- Return to settings
- Select developer options
- Activate OEM Unlock
And you should now have an unlocked bootloader
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it's not there.
yah2000 said:
it's not there.
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There are two possible reasons why OEM unlock is not on your phone
1) Either the bootloader is not unlockable for this phone (very common for U.S. phones)
or
2) You have RMM lock.
What is this?
You can read all about it here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/sa...w-to/guide-root-install-twrp-samsung-t3747535
corsicanu said:
How to know if you are locked
There are 3 things at this chapter:
1. "Only official released binaries are allowed to be flashed" message shows up and now you know for sure you got locked outside your phone
2. Missing OEM unlock toggle in developer settings, if your device has FRP
3. "RMM state = Prenormal" in download mode
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ShaDisNX255 said:
There are two possible reasons why OEM unlock is not on your phone
1) Either the bootloader is not unlockable for this phone (very common for U.S. phones)
or
2) You have RMM lock.
What is this?
You can read all about it here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/sa...w-to/guide-root-install-twrp-samsung-t3747535
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It says "kg state=checking" and frp lock off. Nothing about rmm lock.
yah2000 said:
It says "kg state=checking" and frp lock off. Nothing about rmm lock.
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Then most likely your bootloader will always be locked and no way of unlocking
Too bad
Flash combination file then you can do it if you need to run repairs etc or whatever else you have in mind...
- Go to settings
- Go to About Phone
- Go to Software information
- Tap Build number 7 times to activate developer options
- Return to settings
- Select developer options
- Activate OEM Unlock
yah2000 said:
it's not there.
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Mine isnt there either.