If I understand correctly OEM unlock means that it unlocks bootloader, right?
So I have the OEM unlock option in my Developer Options and I'm wondering why people are using adb to unlock the bootloader instead of just ticking OEM option?
Is it not the same?
Can I just tick the option and flash twrp, rom, etc.?
Shiroyaksha said:
If I understand correctly OEM unlock means that it unlocks bootloader, right?
So I have the OEM unlock option in my Developer Options and I'm wondering why people are using adb to unlock the bootloader instead of just ticking OEM option?
Is it not the same?
Can I just tick the option and flash twrp, rom, etc.?
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Hi, OEM unlock option in settings is just a switch that enables/disables the unlocking of the bootloader. You must first enable OEM unlock in settings and then proceed with the actual unlocking of the bootloader
Google puts a number of steps so you can't accidentally unlock your bootloader.
Enable developer mode
Enable OEM unlock
Unlock bootloader (using fastboot)
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What does the option "Allow OEM unlocking" of Lollipop 5.1 do actually?
arpanbag1996 said:
What does the option "Allow OEM unlocking" of Lollipop 5.1 do actually?
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Usually in unlocked phones, bootloader can be unlocked using "fastboot oem unlock" command from platform tools. Android 5.1 in android one devices has a new security option in that, the above command works only when "Allow OEM unlocking" is enabled in developer tools. It's an added protection feature in case you lose your phone, the thief may unlock the phone and flash a new rom bypassing your pin/pattern lock.
littleromeo said:
Usually in unlocked phones, bootloader can be unlocked using "fastboot oem unlock" command from platform tools. Android 5.1 in android one devices has a new security option in that, the above command works only when "Allow OEM unlocking" is enabled in developer tools. It's an added protection feature in case you lose your phone, the thief may unlock the phone and flash a new rom bypassing your pin/pattern lock.
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The option is not turning on in my android one (Micromax canvas A1)
arpanbag1996 said:
The option is not turning on in my android one (Micromax canvas A1)
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May be your bootloader is unlocked right now.
littleromeo said:
May be your bootloader is unlocked right now.
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Nope. My bootloader was locked. Just now I tried to unlock the bootloader ignoring that option & I became successful...
arpanbag1996 said:
Nope. My bootloader was locked. Just now I tried to unlock the bootloader ignoring that option & I became successful...
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Yep same for me.I tried to unlock with this allow OEM unlock off and it unlocked without problem, so I guess it doesn't work for our phones.
Deepakx263 said:
Yep same for me.I tried to unlock with this allow OEM unlock off and it unlocked without problem, so I guess it doesn't work for our phones.
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Do you have Secured lock screen (PIN, pattern, or password)?
It's useless if you don't have any of these setup.
littleromeo said:
Do you have Secured lock screen (PIN, pattern, or password)?
It's useless if you don't have any of these setup.
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I have a password setup on my phone.
I have a Micromax Canvas a1 and when I try to enable this option ..... Then a warning message appears saying that "Device Protection features will not work while this feature is turned on" Then there are two option buttons "Cancel" and "Enable" When I press enable it turns on for a second and turns of itself
any way to allow this option via fastboot..?
Not working
Hey help me I have spice dream uno when i try to unlock oem i get the option enable and cancel when i select enable nothing happens it remains unchecked
Hello,
i'am wondering what the best approach to root a MZP. What i understand there is a procedure via "fastboot oem get_unlock_data" and get a key from Motorola. And a second via Developer Settings ->" OEM unlock".
What is the difference?
thanks
klofisch
klofisch said:
Hello,
i'am wondering what the best approach to root a MZP. What i understand there is a procedure via "fastboot oem get_unlock_data" and get a key from Motorola. And a second via Developer Settings ->" OEM unlock".
What is the difference?
thanks
klofisch
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Neither of them have to do with rooting, they have to do with unlocking the bootloader, which is the first step. Then you need to flash a customer recovery like TWRP, then you can flash SuperSu and have root.
ah right. ok,...but what does "OEM unlock"
klofisch said:
ah right. ok,...but what does "OEM unlock"
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It used to have to be done via a command, not it is built into Developers options.
Here read this to to better understand what unlocking your bootloader will entail.
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
Once your bootloader is unlock, then follow this one to flash TWRP and properly root.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-z-play/how-to/correct-rooting-moto-z-play-feb-17-t3560268
I can't see the Oem unlocking option in developer options, is there a way to enable it that works? I have unlocked my device and recently reset it.
Some Random Person said:
I can't see the Oem unlocking option in developer options, is there a way to enable it that works? I have unlocked my device and recently reset it.
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you have frp locked and no solution.
I had a carrier locked AT&T 6 Pro. I paid the balance, got it carrier unlocked and switched to T-Mobile.
Can I now unlock the bootloader of an ex-AT&T device,? Or just SIM unlock does not help.
sjgoel said:
I had a carrier locked AT&T 6 Pro. I paid the balance, got it carrier unlocked and switched to T-Mobile.
Can I now unlock the bootloader of an ex-AT&T device,? Or just SIM unlock does not help.
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You should now see the option to unlock the bootloader: in Developer Options, the option is called "OEM Unlocking".
But AT&T (and TMO) sometimes make this process difficult (glitches in the system, policy changes etc).
Is the OEM unlocking option greyed out?
Alekos said:
You should now see the option to unlock the bootloader: in Developer Options, the option is called "OEM Unlocking".
But AT&T (and TMO) sometimes make this process difficult (glitches in the system, policy changes etc).
Is the OEM unlocking option greyed out?
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Yes, it was greyed out earlier, but not anymore.
sjgoel said:
Yes, it was greyed out earlier, but not anymore.
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If it's not grayed out, then you can enable it, which means you'll be able to unlock the bootloader. Note that unlocking the bootloader forces a full wipe of your device. Toggling OEM Unlocking (and USB Debugging) doesn't do anything on its own other than allow you to unlock the bootloader.
So you can toggle those things, get everything ready - make backups of what you want to keep on internal storage, etc, and then when you're ready, proceed with any of several How To Guides in this section for how to unlock the bootloader.
roirraW edor ehT said:
If it's not grayed out, then you can enable it, which means you'll be able to unlock the bootloader. Note that unlocking the bootloader forces a full wipe of your device. Toggling OEM Unlocking (and USB Debugging) doesn't do anything on its own other than allow you to unlock the bootloader.
So you can toggle those things, get everything ready - make backups of what you want to keep on internal storage, etc, and then when you're ready, proceed with any of several How To Guides in this section for how to unlock the bootloader.
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Thanks. Will do.
I want to unlock my bootloader but in order to do so I need to turn oem unlocking on but the option won't show in developer options. Any eat to bypass this and use eg.adb or is there a way to get oem unlocking shown?