Hey guys, I'm super excited to get my new LG G8 tonight, with all of the incentives Sprint is offering me it'll cost just over $300!
However, the previous LG phones that I've had (G4 and G5) were absolute trainwrecks when it came to software, and the G8 doesn't seem to be too different. I'm hoping that eventually we will be able to root it, if not install a Project Treble AOSP build.
How likely is this? Can we get a bootloader bounty going? Heck, I'd be happy with just root and Magisk
2390 said:
Hey guys, I'm super excited to get my new LG G8 tonight, with all of the incentives Sprint is offering me it'll cost just over $300!
However, the previous LG phones that I've had (G4 and G5) were absolute trainwrecks when it came to software, and the G8 doesn't seem to be too different. I'm hoping that eventually we will be able to root it, if not install a Project Treble AOSP build.
How likely is this? Can we get a bootloader bounty going? Heck, I'd be happy with just root and Magisk
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Unless something like this will work on G8, there is no reason to believe your G8 will be able to be rooted anytime soon.
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Unless something like this will work on G8, there is no reason to believe your G8 will be able to be rooted anytime soon.
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let me know when u can unlock bootloaders , happy to help out with twrp or so
Cheers
The good news on the T-Mobile variant is the "Enable OEM Unlock" is present and not greyed out. The bad news is I am unable to get into the bootloader either through command or even with the volume up+power while turning the phone on. It looks like the T-Mobile variant has the bootloader locked out unless if I'm missing something here.
Edit: Even holding down then plugging in my USB-C cable doesn't get the bootloader to kick in. Up then plugging in however does get me to download mode. I can get into recovery but can't get the dang thing to do anything other than display the broken Android logo and can't even get the typical recovery stuff to pop up. Says "no command" below the broke Android logo.
Dumb question but did you try the adb reboot bootloader command?
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Dumb question but did you try the adb reboot bootloader command?
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Yes and it simply reboots the phone. Does not go to the bootloader at all. Not a dumb question by the way. Pretty good to ask.
AngryManMLS said:
The good news on the T-Mobile variant is the "Enable OEM Unlock" is present and not greyed out. The bad news is I am unable to get into the bootloader either through command or even with the volume up+power while turning the phone on. It looks like the T-Mobile variant has the bootloader locked out unless if I'm missing something here.
Edit: Even holding down then plugging in my USB-C cable doesn't get the bootloader to kick in. Up then plugging in however does get me to download mode. I can get into recovery but can't get the dang thing to do anything other than display the broken Android logo and can't even get the typical recovery stuff to pop up. Says "no command" below the broke Android logo.
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some variants doesnt have fastboot if im not wrong
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some variants doesnt have fastboot if im not wrong
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I suspect that's the case with the T-Mobile variant. I wouldn't be shocked if there's a backdoor method found to getting fastboot to work on such variants as I can still get into download mode easily along with recovery. So I'm sure there's a way to use either one of these to getting fastboot to work.
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I suspect that's the case with the T-Mobile variant. I wouldn't be shocked if there's a backdoor method found to getting fastboot to work on such variants as I can still get into download mode easily along with recovery. So I'm sure there's a way to use either one of these to getting fastboot to work.
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the problem is i think ur phones abl partition doesnt contain fastbootd , and since T-Mobile variant has different RSA keys then other variants you cant crossflash it with some variant that includes twrp
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the problem is i think ur phones abl partition doesnt contain fastbootd , and since T-Mobile variant has different RSA keys then other variants you cant crossflash it with some variant that includes twrp
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Fudge... I figured that someone who knows way more than I do would prove my idea would not work.
No method to add fastboot to the abl partition I'm assuming? Just throwing ideas out there.
AngryManMLS said:
Fudge... I figured that someone who knows way more than I do would prove my idea would not work.
No method to add fastboot to the abl partition I'm assuming? Just throwing ideas out there.
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i have no idea just sharing what ive learnt from my g6 and g7, as on g7 the TMO is the only one not unlockable , bcs of its rsa keys
J0SH1X said:
i have no idea just sharing what ive learnt from my g6 and g7, as on g7 the TMO is the only one not unlockable , bcs of its rsa keys
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A shame really. :crying:
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A shame really. :crying:
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yeah if u buy lg always watch out , i always wait till i buy a new phone to see if it can be unlocked i probably buy g8 at some time and i need unlock bl i cant stand the lg rom
J0SH1X said:
yeah if u buy lg always watch out , i always wait till i buy a new phone to see if it can be unlocked i probably buy g8 at some time and i need unlock bl i cant stand the lg rom
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Someone has a engineering bootloader that allows you to unlock bootloader working on the g7 andv40 and v35 mabye works on g8 you need to use jtag from octoplus though.
Any other info yet?
Verizon
LM-G820UM
I'm pretty sure they'll update their Bootloader Unlock Key page in the next few weeks and add the G8(S) to the list of supported devices.
The unlocked G8S at least boots into Fastboot and also explicitly describes and explains how to unlock the bootloader. So there's that.
AngryManMLS said:
The good news on the T-Mobile variant is the "Enable OEM Unlock" is present and not greyed out. The bad news is I am unable to get into the bootloader either through command or even with the volume up+power while turning the phone on. It looks like the T-Mobile variant has the bootloader locked out unless if I'm missing something here.
Edit: Even holding down then plugging in my USB-C cable doesn't get the bootloader to kick in. Up then plugging in however does get me to download mode. I can get into recovery but can't get the dang thing to do anything other than display the broken Android logo and can't even get the typical recovery stuff to pop up. Says "no command" below the broke Android logo.
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AngryMan, I have an unlocked G8 that I got from Amazon. I tried your "Up then plugging in" method and got to the download mode and a screen that said "Firmware Update" But from there, I couldn't get into anywhere else - no Recovery, and no broken Android logo. How did you get into the recovery mode. I would like to try that on my unlocked version of the G8
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AngryMan, I have an unlocked G8 that I got from Amazon. I tried your "Up then plugging in" method and got to the download mode and a screen that said "Firmware Update" But from there, I couldn't get into anywhere else - no Recovery, and no broken Android logo. How did you get into the recovery mode. I would like to try that on my unlocked version of the G8
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It's volume down and plugging in the cable. What @AngryManMLS edited in as well.
If your device is unlockable it should lead you to fastboot mode with (more or less) detailed instructions on how to unlock the bootloader.
I "only" own a G8s but it should be the same for the other variants.
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It's volume down and plugging in the cable. What @AngryManMLS edited in as well.
If your device is unlockable it should lead you to fastboot mode with (more or less) detailed instructions on how to unlock the bootloader.
I "only" own a G8s but it should be the same for the other variants.
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Thanks. It didn't work on mine. I have a carrier unlocked version that I got from Amazon - $350 discount on Prime Day. (It's an LM-G820QM model with no digital assistant key and the Alexa apps added.) All I get when when using the volume down key (even with plugging in the cable afterwards) is the attached Factory Reset screen... I cannot get to the screens AngryMan saw.
I have an LM-G820QM unlocked I got from a bestbuy a couple weeks after launch. I can use adb reboot bootloader to get into fastboot. I followed the instructions on the LG bootloader unlock page. I got the device ID and IMEI put in and it told me my device doesn't support bootloader unlocking or some nonsense. I was pretty disappointed because I thought buying the unlocked variant it would be unlockable by LG. I seem to be the only person with this vairant here so if I can help the effort in any way, please let me know.
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And again, more disappointment. Another phone with a locked bootloader! I spoke to LG and T-mobile tech support. Of course they both are playing the blame game on one another but bottom line is is that the LG G5 will be locked down just like the Samsung S7. I was told we would have to wait to see if an unlock option comes out down the road like the G4 had. What another let down....
If this is true, I'll be sticking with my LG4 for awhile.
I was thinking of getting the S7 Edge until I read about the locked bootloader.
Was hoping the LG5 wouldn't be locked.
Patience is a virtue
You are overreacting because LG has a history of providing an unlock method just as long as the owner realizes that they have registered the phone has warranty void. This is no big deal because we already know the risks involved with rooting and loading custom roms, and worst case scenario all you have to do is have insurance for that phone so if you hose you can always get another phone.
If this is indeed true, I have a tendency to believe that T-Mobile is the one requesting locked bootloaders (and not Samsung, as they led us to believe for the S7) and that most of their phones will have locked bootloaders from this point forward. Unfortunately the "uncarrier" isn't so "uncarrier" anymore and we will now rely on OEMs to provide an unlocking method. Luckily, HTC already has a set-in-place unlocking method so even if the HTC 10 comes with a locked bootloader, as I now suspect it will, there shouldn't be any reason we can't get it S-OFF/unlocked.
T-Mobile is slowly switching back to the ways of it's evil step-brothers, ATT & VZW.
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If this is indeed true, I have a tendency to believe that T-Mobile is the one requesting locked bootloaders (and not Samsung, as they led us to believe for the S7) and that most of their phones will have locked bootloaders from this point forward. Unfortunately the "uncarrier" isn't so "uncarrier" anymore and we will now rely on OEMs to provide an unlocking method. Luckily, HTC already has a set-in-place unlocking method so even if the HTC 10 comes with a locked bootloader, as I now suspect it will, there shouldn't be any reason we can't get it S-OFF/unlocked.
T-Mobile is slowly switching back to the ways of it's evil step-brothers, ATT & VZW.
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set-in-place unlocking method????
It's Almost Here!! Looks like Titan won't be an available color... http://www.t-mobile.com/cell-phones/lg-g5.html#Silver
igotroot said:
set-in-place unlocking method????
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Yes, HTC has had simple process you can use to unlock your bootloader for some time now, I think since the original HTC One... I did this with my M8. Getting S-OFF is another story, you have to buy an app called Sunshine....which is well worth it considering the work the devs put in to accomplish this.
But every LG device has a locked bootloader that have to unlock via adb if it's not truly locked down. I wonder if he doesn't know that. Hopefully he is just uninformed but T-Mobile is getting cocky now that they're making good money.
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But every LG device has a locked bootloader that have to unlock via adb if it's not truly locked down. I wonder if he doesn't know that. Hopefully he is just uninformed but T-Mobile is getting cocky now that they're making good money.
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And that is the big question.... is it locked as in "cannot be unlocked by the user" or is it locked as in "all you have to do is type Fastboot OEM Unlock" and you're home free?
It's locked cause it has more enterprise security than Samsung phones. It was accepted by the NSA.
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And that is the big question.... is it locked as in "cannot be unlocked by the user" or is it locked as in "all you have to do is type Fastboot OEM Unlock" and you're home free?
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I hope about your second option
Or tmo will loose a lot of customers that will buy international G5 variant
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It's locked cause it has more enterprise security than Samsung phones. It was accepted by the NSA.
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Definitely not good news to hear.
Mhhh, i have decided to buy international variant cause this.
Bye Bye tmo !!!!!!
If we wanted a locked down phone, we would go iPhone damnit. Still hoping it's not officially locked
Josh McGrath said:
If we wanted a locked down phone, we would go iPhone damnit. Still hoping it's not officially locked
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You have to buy international variant and you are sure will be released from LG official bootloader unlock solution as it was for G4...
Grab it from handtech.co.uk store
It looks like it's an 820 thing. Qualcomm is driving this. T-Mo is already working on an approved unlock from Samsung for the S7 and S7e.
Disappointed to hear the latest news, but I would be happy enough to get root (most of the G4s with locked bootloaders have root at least). Hopefully all is not lost!
Has anyone with their device in hand actually confirmed this? I've got mine in hand and don't wanna brick anything by trying to run fastboot oem unlock on it...
Update: In developer options there's an enable OEM Unlock.. Dare I try it?
Update 2: I tried to fastboot oem unlock it.. Get a message at boot complaining about not being able to check for corruption. But it booted.
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Update 3: I'm entirely too stupid to continue messing with this. I await the guidance of someone much smarter than I before I do anything else
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Has anyone with their device in hand actually confirmed this? I've got mine in hand and don't wanna brick anything by trying to run fastboot oem unlock on it...
Update: In developer options there's an enable OEM Unlock.. Dare I try it?
Update 2: I tried to fastboot oem unlock it.. Get a message at boot complaining about not being able to check for corruption. But it booted.
Update 3: I'm entirely too stupid to continue messing with this. I await the guidance of someone much smarter than I before I do anything else
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a) enable developer options (Settings in ROM)
check to see if there is a "Enable OEM unlock" option
http://www.droid-life.com/2014/11/0...nable-oem-unlock-option-in-developer-options/
b) reboot into bootloader/fastboot (turn phone fully off... then hold volume up+power, or volume down+power)
there should be a screen (serial number, ROM build number etc)... provide photo of screen
it usually tells you whether bootloader is locked or unlocked
*WARNING: unlocking bootloader may void your warranty
paperWastage said:
a) enable developer options (Settings in ROM)
check to see if there is a "Enable OEM unlock" option
http://www.droid-life.com/2014/11/0...nable-oem-unlock-option-in-developer-options/
b) reboot into bootloader/fastboot (turn phone fully off... then hold volume up+power, or volume down+power)
there should be a screen (serial number, ROM build number etc)... provide photo of screen
it usually tells you whether bootloader is locked or unlocked
*WARNING: unlocking bootloader may void your warranty
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There definitely was an Enable OEM Unlock options in developer options. So I enabled it..
Rebooted into fastboot (Hold volume down and then insert usb cable while phone is off) and ran the fastboot oem unlock just as shown above in the screen cap. Unfortunately when I try to get the status now, it doesn't say unlocked or locked. It's empty (see screenshot)
Fastboot now says the exact following:
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*Welcome to Fastboot Mode :
*HOW TO exit fastboot mode
1. Press the Power button for 10 secs to turn off the device
2. Use 'fastboot reboot' command if the fastboot is avaible
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On reboot a yellow caution sign comes up and says
"Your device cannot be checked for software corruption"
So, I must've flashed something wrong, cause now I get
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I still have access to FASTBOOT and Download Mode but the Bootloader is locked!! The phone is Stock! No TWRP, no nothing
Is there any way to fix it? I guess sending it to the service is not an option since the phone had Lineage OS previously...
Lgup. Just flash a kdz
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Lgup. Just flash a kdz
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This has no use, Lgup does not flash into kdz
maydayind said:
Lgup. Just flash a kdz
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I did, nothing changes, even after LG UP says "COMPLETE" the phone reboots into that error again
Your phone is probably unlocked..
Make shure u use the right kdz
Make shure u flash everything
MihaiA7X said:
So, I must've flashed something wrong, cause now I get
I still have access to FASTBOOT and Download Mode but the Bootloader is locked!! The phone is Stock! No TWRP, no nothing
Is there any way to fix it? I guess sending it to the service is not an option since the phone had Lineage OS previously...
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Unlock bootloader and flash a custom rom works if you have enabled oem unlock in developer option
Bricked mine too by going from a GSI to the stock euro kdz then relocking the bootloader. Tried using partition dl, refurbish, factory upgrade, etc every option besides the chip erase one.
I've run the dft option from lgup (it compares the partitions from the phone to the ones from the kdz) and it fails on the "ftm" partition, then I used the partition dl and selected only the ftm partition, ran dft again and it failed on the "PrimaryGPT" partition.
It may be unbricked via firehose/9008 I think but since there's no public firehose file for the G7 we're out of luck.
Welcome to the club!
I bricked mine 2 days ago... Same error message... Did the same steps as you...
I also had Fastboot and Download Mode in the beginning...
And no! Flashing a kdz with LGUP doesn't solve this! And it is LG to blame that this doesn't solve this because it should. Flashing stock should always set the phone back to initial state
Then something went wrong flashing with LGUP and I lost Download Mode - only with Fastboot mode left....
Maybe a last hope is using a guy with the right tools to flash from 9008 mode...
The good thing: You can't break 9008 mode if the hardware ins't broken
I am working on it - We got Download mode back already flashing the full kdz in 9008 mode...
Next try is to re-unlock the bootloader from 9008 mode...
I keep you informed...
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The good thing: You can't break 9008 mode if the hardware ins't broken
I am working on it - We got Download mode back already flashing the full kdz in 9008 mode...
Next try is to re-unlock the bootloader from 9008 mode...
I keep you informed...
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Did you manage to bring it from a state where you were not able to use download mode to a functional download mode, if so, there's still hope.
If it would be possible to flash using QFIL but instead of using the laf partition from the stock kdz we use the v35 engineering laf instead, would it still check for the "Enable OEM Unlocking" tick for flashing partitions?
The partitions.xml file would need some adjustments since the laf partition sectors from the v35 eng laf will differ from the ones from the stock kdz.
I don't have my G7 atm, but I will try doing this once I get it back.
V35 engineering laf: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1395089523397937620
Using QFIL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmAuzbG9re4
waau said:
Did you manage to bring it from a state where you were not able to use download mode to a functional download mode, if so, there's still hope.
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Yes (But some guy helped my from remote with a OctoPlus tool)
waau said:
If it would be possible to flash using QFIL but instead of using the laf partition from the stock kdz we use the v35 engineering laf instead, would it still check for the "Enable OEM Unlocking" tick for flashing partitions?
The partitions.xml file would need some adjustments since the laf partition sectors from the v35 eng laf will differ from the ones from the stock kdz.
I don't have my G7 atm, but I will try doing this once I get it back.
V35 engineering laf: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1395089523397937620
Using QFIL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmAuzbG9re4
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I was thinking about using QualComm tools also, but for now I stick with the guy with OctoPlus tool - With the QualComm tools there are to many unknowns
Right now I wait for the guy and we try to unlock the bootloader again with the same tool, because flashing the kdz brought back the download mode, but still does not resolve the safety error message.
I hope with an unlocked bootloader I can boot up into system again - but I still don't know if we get the bootloader unlocked with this procedure
I have a suspicion ...
I think my phone wasn't "bricked" - or at least the cause was completely different from what I thought...
I also used the LineageOS image - which needed to install the Korean Pie first - and then I went back to European Oreo (TIM)
I think the safety error might be related to the bootloader downgrade from the "pie" to the "oreo" one again - so maybe everything went well with the flashing of the device
We try to bring back the "pie" bootloader to my phone ... let's see what happens... last hope...
Emm.. Problem is, i flashed Korean Pie from LG U+ and then flashed stock .kdz without relocking bootloader, and everything goes fine. My phone works like a charm, so i don't think downgrade is a problem... But i think there is a possibility, that downgrade is impossible when bootloader is locked.
ShadoV90 said:
Emm.. Problem is, i flashed Korean Pie from LG U+ and then flashed stock .kdz without relocking bootloader, and everything goes fine. My phone works like a charm, so i don't think downgrade is a problem... But i think there is a possibility, that downgrade is impossible when bootloader is locked.
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with an unlocked bootloader the safety procedures are not in place
but sadly flashing the pie image did not fix it ...
Well, the store told me to send the phone to the service I sent them a picture of the problem beforehand...I hope they will fix it, fingers crossed
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Well, the store told me to send the phone to the service I sent them a picture of the problem beforehand...I hope they will fix it, fingers crossed
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When will you know?
Okay - If they really get this fixed it would be nice if they could share how they did it.
If you could provide a full backup of your phone (before setting up personal stuff) with the bootloader unlocked that would help others which are falling into this trap.
I don't count on my ebay "store".
I would also now think it is LG's fault. If you follow the link which is show with the error message it clearly states that you can get back to a safe state if you flash a stock image. That is how Google inteded it. I would say we did everthing right and because they implemented the safety feature not correctly we got stuck.
I try to connect to LG service and ask what the safety check is looking for and if the can build me a signed kdz with developer options set.
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When will you know?
Okay - If they really get this fixed it would be nice if they could share how they did it.
If you could provide a full backup of your phone (before setting up personal stuff) with the bootloader unlocked that would help others which are falling into this trap.
I don't count on my ebay "store".
I would also now think it is LG's fault. If you follow the link which is show with the error message it clearly states that you can get back to a safe state if you flash a stock image. That is how Google inteded it. I would say we did everthing right and because they implemented the safety feature not correctly we got stuck.
I try to connect to LG service and ask what the safety check is looking for and if the can build me a signed kdz with developer options set.
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Well, since I'm residing in the European Union, we have a law that the European Council gave back in 1999 that states that any digital device doesn't lose it's statutory warranty if the owner alters the software on it. In fact back in 2011 and 2016 I used this law to get a Samsung Galaxy mini and an HTC Desire X fixed. In both cases the stores complied with the law and they replaced the devices free of charge.
So, even if they fix the device, they won't tell me how they've done it since I won't interact directly with the service. I've made an inquiry with LG Support and I expect an answer from them. There is a high probability that the service will replace the device entirely...and if they don't LG itself will take action, again in the EU the law puts the customer above anything else and usually the companies comply to avoid facing penalties and fines...
EDIT: I've just seen that you are from Germany so this applies to you as well
MihaiA7X said:
Well, since I'm residing in the European Union, we have a law that the European Council gave back in 1999 that states that any digital device doesn't lose it's statutory warranty if the owner alters the software on it. In fact back in 2011 and 2016 I used this law to get a Samsung Galaxy mini and an HTC Desire X fixed. In both cases the stores complied with the law and they replaced the devices free of charge.
So, even if they fix the device, they won't tell me how they've done it since I won't interact directly with the service. I've made an inquiry with LG Support and I expect an answer from them. There is a high probability that the service will replace the device entirely...and if they don't LG itself will take action, again in the EU the law puts the customer above anything else and usually the companies comply to avoid facing penalties and fines...
EDIT: I've just seen that you are from Germany so this applies to you as well
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I also made an inquiry to the LG support. Thank you very much stating this European law ?
I really wasn't aware, but this should make discussions easier ?
And even without this law I'm looking forward voting next Sunday for a democratic united Europe ?
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I also made an inquiry to the LG support. Thank you very much stating this European law
I really wasn't aware, but this should make discussions easier
And even without this law I'm looking forward voting next Sunday for a democratic united Europe
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[OFFTOPIC] Yes, I also hope for a democratic United Europe hopefully Sunday will mark the beginning of this.
Response from LG
LG already sent me a response in which they claim I lost warrenty by unlocking the bootloader.
It seems to be standard response, especially because in the salution is the surname of somebody else
In the meantime I found something about the kaw. A interpretation states that a good test if the defect belongs to my actions is flashing back to stock firmware, which I did. If the defect still persists it falls under warrenty.
Today I made an inquiry to the seller, but they don't have a good reputation for service. So let's see what happens here....
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LG already sent me a response in which they claim I lost warrenty by unlocking the bootloader.
It seems to be standard response, especially because in the salution is the surname of somebody else
In the meantime I found something about the kaw. A interpretation states that a good test if the defect belongs to my actions is flashing back to stock firmware, which I did. If the defect still persists it falls under warrenty.
Today I made an inquiry to the seller, but they don't have a good reputation for service. So let's see what happens here....
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I really want them to prove this because right before sending it to service, i flashed 10b from my country code on the box "DEC", then I used LG Bridge, to the software recovery which updated my phone to 10s, and that completed successfully, meaning that my phone was full stock with locked bootloader when i sent it to them
My intent is to prevent crying and gnashing-of-teeth
Thanks to my retailer's very forgiving return policy I am up and happily running fully ROOTed (But after bricking two phones)
1. Get a copy of the Factory ROM (others have posted online - so hard work done.)
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/ocean/official/CC/
I used XT1955-5_OCEAN_CCAWS_9.0_PPO29.114-30_cid50_subsidy-CCAWS_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
You can check which your phone is using Settings->System->About then Build Number at the bottom
2. Open the zip and copy the boot.img to the phone
3. Install "Magisk Manager" from Play Store
4. Use Magisk Mangers to create a "magisk_patched.img" from the boot.img and move the magisk_patched.img to your adb fastboot folder on the PC
5. Use fastboot to flash the magisk_patched.img
fastboot flash boot_a magisk_patched.img
the _a is important
If phone acts weird after, used bootloader to factory restore and believe it or not the magisk_patched stays flashed
See Restore Below
Install adb fastboot see
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/windows-adb-fastboot-installer-sdk-t3516898
UNLOCK the Bootloader
(Motorola Mobility helps you with this but VOIDS the Factory Warranty)
1. Boot into bootloader –
(i). turn phone off,
(ii). hold volume-down and power together boots to bootloader
2. Plug phone into computer via USB-C
3. Open command prompt window
(i). In “type here to search” just type cmd
(ii). Right-Click Command Prompt in pop-up and select “Run as Administrator”
4. Test Fastboot
(i). Type “fastboot devices” (plural) in Command Prompt Window
(ii). It will return you phone’s ID. If it doesn’t return your device ID - your adb fastboot installation need attention, probably drivers
5. Now type the fastboot instruction
(i). fastboot oem get_unlock_data
6. The Phone will return 4 values
7. Combine all 4 values into a SINGLE string and go to
https://support.motorola.com/us/en/bootloader
HINT: After signing up and logging in click on SKIP this for now
these unlock bootloader instructions with more detail are on this site
8. Input the SINGLE string on the website (input box found below the instructions) it will email you your UNIQUE UNLOCK CODE
You have to click Send Code and OK on the Warranty pop-up box TWICE
9. Unlock using the fastboot command
fastboot oem unlock UNIQUEUNLOCKCODE
fastboot to flash
1. Boot into bootloader – see steps #1 thru #4 above
(i). fastboot devices
2. Now type your fastboot instruction
fastboot flash boot_a magisk_patched.img
Restore
If selecting Recovery Mode from within Bootloader (volume keys to move between, power button to select) returns
No Command
You have to press and hold the power button. Now press and release the volume up button but continue to hold power button
After this, you can see a list with option of Wipe data/ factory reset
SEE ALSO & Credit given to diversenerd
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g7-power/how-to/versions-moto-g7-power-supra-magisk-t3923857
Attached is a boot logo for unlocked bootloader's that will hide the code that is displayed after installing a magisk patched bootloader.
Unzip and install via fastboot:
Nothing fancy, but gives bootups a cleaner look.
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I keep seeing guides on rooting the G7 Power XT1955-5
I have Verizon's G7 Power XT199-6
Will this work with my model?
Kinobody said:
I keep seeing guides on rooting the G7 Power XT1955-5
I have Verizon's G7 Power XT199-6
Will this work with my model?
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Does your device have a switch in developer options that says something about unlock bootloader? Can that switch be moved or is it greyed out?
Most Verizon devices have encrypted bootloader's and cannot have their bootloader's unlocked because Verizon encrypts them and has for quite some time now.
flash713 said:
Does your device have a switch in developer options that says something about unlock bootloader? Can that switch be moved or is it greyed out?
Most Verizon devices have encrypted bootloader's and cannot have their bootloader's unlocked because Verizon encrypts them and has for quite some time now.
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Yeah it has a switch it says " allow bootloader to be unlocked" it's it greyed out. I switched it to on.
Kinobody said:
Yeah it has a switch it says " allow bootloader to be unlocked" it's it greyed out. I switched it to on.
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So see if Motorola will give you an unlock code. There is a guide for all of this...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g7-power/how-to/versions-moto-g7-power-supra-magisk-t3923857
Vortell said:
So see if Motorola will give you an unlock code. There is a guide for all of this...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g7-power/how-to/versions-moto-g7-power-supra-magisk-t3923857
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Okay, but do you know if it matters if I have the model number XT1955-6? This thread tutorial says it works for all models and variants but it only has download links for XT1955-5, does the model number really matter?
Kinobody said:
Okay, but do you know if it matters if I have the model number XT1955-6? This thread tutorial says it works for all models and variants but it only has download links for XT1955-5, does the model number really matter?
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As i stated the first step is get the unlock code. Then you can unlock the bootloader. Which means you can root it. Since it says all i assume it will work either way you can post in that thread. First i suggest you search it for your model or carrier.
Kinobody said:
Yeah it has a switch it says " allow bootloader to be unlocked" it's it greyed out. I switched it to on.
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If the switch doesn't allow you to move slider then it is probably encrypted by Verizon like all Verizon devices, well about 99% of their devices are nowadays. If the bootloader is indeed encrypted then there's nothing that can be done as far as I know because Verizon holds the keys to it and I've never read anything that said they have given that info up to anyone for anything. I may be wrong about this but greyed out "allow bootloader to be unlocked" is a red flag that to me mean it's encrypted and being a Verizon sold model device they're the ones who encrypted it.. Id do more research on it and if it is what I believe it may be maybe ask Verizon if they'll allow you to activate an unlocked Moto g7 power and if they say yes get an unlocked model and see about hooking it up through them but idk their policy about that they're pretty strict from what I've heard.. Worth a shot though. But if you do decide to go that route make sure lte bands and all match up to what Verizon uses , you know ... I search a bit later today and see if I can locate any more info on this model... If I do I'll send you a message with links.
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***Just reread your replies ..
If you switched it to allow bootloader unlocking then I'd proceed with unlocking it and see what happens. I thought you meant it didn't allow to move the switch. If I was in your shoes I'd proceed with the unlocking bootloader. It will either work or it won't. Just remember it does delete all your data ..
I too have the 1955-6 My OEM unlock toggle works, I can enable it but Motorolas thing said it couldn't be unlocked. I stayed on the phone with Verizon for over an hour getting moved up to different people and thought I was getting somewhere until they said they said it was on Motorolas end..lol
GarrettVW67 said:
I too have the 1955-6 My OEM unlock toggle works, I can enable it but Motorolas thing said it couldn't be unlocked. I stayed on the phone with Verizon for over an hour getting moved up to different people and thought I was getting somewhere until they said they said it was on Motorolas end..lol
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U need to get that conversation recorded or if done in chat a copy of the chat and precedent it to the Moto techs on the bootloader stuff
Well I also stayed on the phone with Motorola for an hour and explained everything. They said that phone cant be unlocked and they dont have the power to create me a code because Verizon having them come locked. They kinda each blamed each other. I should have 3 wayed them I guess lol
Kinobody said:
I keep seeing guides on rooting the G7 Power XT1955-5
I have Verizon's G7 Power XT199-6
Will this work with my model?
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You'll want to go here:
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/ocean/official/VZW/
Then check your phone's Build Number to verify that you download the correct file. Mine was this one:
XT1955-6_OCEAN_VZW_9.0_PDOS29.114-134-12_cid2_subsidy-VZW_RSU_QCOM_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
I hope this helps.
MrHallows said:
You'll want to go here:
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/ocean/official/VZW/
Then check your phone's Build Number to verify that you download the correct file. Mine was this one:
XT1955-6_OCEAN_VZW_9.0_PDOS29.114-134-12_cid2_subsidy-VZW_RSU_QCOM_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
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How will that help us to unlock the bootloader or obtain root? I was wondering if it was possible to flash the XT-1955-5 firmware and it allow the bootloader to be unlocked. Im sure it wouldn't work though.
GarrettVW67 said:
How will that help us to unlock the bootloader or obtain root? I was wondering if it was possible to flash the XT-1955-5 firmware and it allow the bootloader to be unlocked. Im sure it wouldn't work though.
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If u use the 1955-5 and can find an program to flash it then u be able to root
roadkill42 said:
If u use the 1955-5 and can find an program to flash it then u be able to root
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Thats the thing. What program would I use to flash it? I just feel like something is bound to go wrong lol. So if I were to flash the 1955-5 firmware, its going to give me a new code to use on Motorola's website? My OEM unlock switch does toggle on and off, which I assume doesnt mean much of anything lol
GarrettVW67 said:
Thats the thing. What program would I use to flash it? I just feel like something is bound to go wrong lol. So if I were to flash the 1955-5 firmware, its going to give me a new code to use on Motorola's website? My OEM unlock switch does toggle on and off, which I assume doesnt mean much of anything lol
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It don't really on Verizon devices
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GarrettVW67 said:
Thats the thing. What program would I use to flash it? I just feel like something is bound to go wrong lol. So if I were to flash the 1955-5 firmware, its going to give me a new code to use on Motorola's website? My OEM unlock switch does toggle on and off, which I assume doesnt mean much of anything lol
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It don't really on Verizon devices u can try rsd light it might do it for u check I to it
I'm sorry but what does the above mean, "It don't really on Verizon devices". I understand the English but I don't understand the answer in the context of the discussion. Thank you.
zapjb said:
I'm sorry but what does the above mean, "It don't really on Verizon devices". I understand the English but I don't understand the answer in the context of the discussion. Thank you.
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Most Verizon phones can't be rooted . This software the rsd light might b able to root the Verizon phone try at ur own risk
I followed Op's steps and it worked, rooted.
I read somewhere that for A/B partition, we may need this additional step:
fastboot flash boot_b magisk_patched.img
Question is, do we really need _b flashed also? Thanks,
So I bought myself the Motorola G10 phone just today and I'm interested in getting it rooted.
Is there a guide pasted somewhere for this phone? So I don't mess up my phone. There's Guides on Google but I don't trust any of them. Would prefer to get it from this forum.
jake7901 said:
So I bought myself the Motorola G10 phone just today and I'm interested in getting it rooted.
Is there a guide pasted somewhere for this phone? So I don't mess up my phone. There's Guides on Google but I don't trust any of them. Would prefer to get it from this forum.
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[Guide] Root Motorola with Magisk (UnLocked Bootloader)(Non-TWRP method)
Root Motorola Devices with Magisk Note: This method has been working with most Moto Devices that the Bootloader can be UnLocked. If the Bootloader cannot be Unlocked this method will not work. Please only use this as a reference. If you require...
forum.xda-developers.com
sd_shadow said:
[Guide] Root Motorola with Magisk (UnLocked Bootloader)(Non-TWRP method)
Root Motorola Devices with Magisk Note: This method has been working with most Moto Devices that the Bootloader can be UnLocked. If the Bootloader cannot be Unlocked this method will not work. Please only use this as a reference. If you require...
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Thanks.
You wouldn't happen to know a way to get the OEM part unlocked? I hear from google results and a couple of XDA threads that it's some sort of security feature and that it'll be unlocked within a couple of days but I'm kind of impatient. It's been about a day now and I really want to get this phone Rooted as soon as possible.
The oem part being grayed out is putting a halt on everything. I've already gone through the process on the motorola website to attempt to unlock the bootloader with the access key and my phone can be unlocked... but can't tick the oem box...
jake7901 said:
Thanks.
You wouldn't happen to know a way to get the OEM part unlocked? I hear from google results and a couple of XDA threads that it's some sort of security feature and that it'll be unlocked within a couple of days but I'm kind of impatient. It's been about a day now and I really want to get this phone Rooted as soon as possible.
The oem part being grayed out is putting a halt on everything. I've already gone through the process on the motorola website to attempt to unlock the bootloader with the access key and my phone can be unlocked... but can't tick the oem box...
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Connect the device to internet, it will be available in 3-14 days.
sd_shadow said:
Connect the device to internet, it will be available in 3-14 days.
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... I did. Damn 3-14? I should not have bought this phone...
jake7901 said:
... I did. Damn 3-14? I should not have bought this phone...
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In bootloader mode you can try
Code:
fastboot flashing unlock
Some have report this as working.
sd_shadow said:
In bootloader mode you can try
Code:
fastboot flashing unlock
Some have report this as working.
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Tried. I don't think it worked or I did something wrong.
Then I tried this
I put adb.exe and fastboot.exe into the system32 folder. I tested it earlier with the unlock code tutorial found on the motorola website and that worked but for some reason I can't get this command to work.
jake7901 said:
Tried. I don't think it worked or I did something wrong.
Then I tried this
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You have the code use it
Code:
fastboot flashing unlock code
sd_shadow said:
You have the code use it
Code:
fastboot flashing unlock code
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No luck
I think my adb files broke or something I don't know what's going on. Was working yesterday.
jake7901 said:
No luck
I think my adb files broke or something I don't know what's going on. Was working yesterday.
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No
Code:
fastboot flashing unlock "code"
sd_shadow said:
No
Code:
fastboot flashing unlock "code"
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Daemon wasn't started hence why the commands wasn't working so I restarted that and went back into my fastboot and adb is not detecting my device
When my phone is on tho normally adb can detect it
You wouldn't happen to know why this is happening?
It doesn't detect it when I'm in fastboot.
EDIT: Nevermind I did "fastboot devices" and it pops up
Still can't get the above command to work tho.
If I try and unlock the bootloader the normal way I can't because oem is not enabled because it's grayed out and won't let me enable it
So I guess I'm screwed...
jake7901 said:
Daemon wasn't started hence why the commands wasn't working so I restarted that and went back into my fastboot and adb is not detecting my device
When my phone is on tho normally adb can detect it
You wouldn't happen to know why this is happening?
It doesn't detect it when I'm in fastboot.
EDIT: Nevermind I did "fastboot devices" and it pops up
Still can't get the above command to work tho.
If I try and unlock the bootloader the normal way I can't because oem is not enabled because it's grayed out and won't let me enable it
So I guess I'm screwed...
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You have to wait something like 48/72 hours and OEM unlock option will "unlock", then you can proceed with fastboot oem unlock *code*. It was driving me crazy too, then I found out some people on Lenovo forums saying that it magically un-greyed out after some days, so I just waited 3 days and it was actually true. Unfortunately chinese phones have their own "particularities" when it comes to unlocking bootloader.
obrobrio2000 said:
You have to wait something like 48/72 hours and OEM unlock option will "unlock", then you can proceed with fastboot oem unlock *code*. It was driving me crazy too, then I found out some people on Lenovo forums saying that it magically un-greyed out after some days, so I just waited 3 days and it was actually true. Unfortunately chinese phones have their own "particularities" when it comes to unlocking bootloader.
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Did yours say "Connect to the internet or contact your operator"? Cause I'm worried mine is not gonna get unlocked.
It's connected to Wifi.
It's now been 3 days... still grayed out
It's now unlocked but I'm having issues.
I can't get the firmware to download through rescue and smart assistant.
So I have to use an external link. Which one do I download from this?
lolinet mirrors - firmware, software, iso etc.
lolinet mirrors - powered by h5ai
mirrors.lolinet.com
jake7901 said:
It's now unlocked but I'm having issues.
I can't get the firmware to download through rescue and smart assistant.
So I have to use an external link. Which one do I download from this?
lolinet mirrors - firmware, software, iso etc.
lolinet mirrors - powered by h5ai
mirrors.lolinet.com
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You need to know these 4 things
Device Model #, Codename, and Software Channel.
Build number
sd_shadow said:
You need to know these 4 things
Device Model #, Codename, and Software Channel.
Build number
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It's all good I got it.
I just downloaded a random build off that lolinet website from the RETEU folder > put the boot.img file onto my phone > ran magisk to patch it > then used adb to flash the magisk rom and that was it.
Ran root checker and it says I'm rooted so I did it!
Thanks for your help man.
It took me over an hour to figure out that tutorial of yours since it wasn't that clear but got it figured out at the end.
Currently on a OnePlus Nord n10 5g (5g doesn't work on AT&T) I am ready for an upgrade and can grab the 512gb Pixel 6 Pro for 400$.
I see that it has a lot of support for Roms, how ever I just wanted to ask a couple questions on that topic.
Are all versions of the the Pixel unlock able and rootable? Do custom roms fix some of the issues I have heard about.
Thanks
6 Pro 512gb for $400? That's a no-brainer.
I'm using the Pro, it's been a perfect phone imo. Look, 12L just came out 4 days ago, has resolved a ton of issues for the 6 series (mobile connectivity etc). Only thing some people are seeing, is battery drain, but that can be fixed with a kernel and root. I say go for it, worst that happens is you sell it and make some money if its in good condition.
There's a ton of ROMs and kernels for the 6 series if you want to go that route, there's a pixel 6 telegram channel that provides updates with all the kernels and roms for the 6 series... pretty great to have all that info in one location t.me/pixel6updates.
Alekos said:
6 Pro 512gb for $400? That's a no-brainer.
I'm using the Pro, it's perfect (I tried a kernel yesterday and had some issues with Shelter and white preview on camera, so I removed it and went back to GraphenOS). Look, 12L has resolved a ton of issues. Only thing some people are seeing, is excessive battery drain, but that can be fixed with a kernel and root. I say go for it, worst that happens is you sell it and make some money if its in good condition.
There's a ton of ROMs and kernels for the 6 series if you want to go that route, there's a telegram channel that updates with all the kernels and roms for the 6 series... pretty great to have all that info in one location t.me/pixel6updates.
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Mis spoke and its 256 GB, never the less thank you for the info.
xTalc said:
Are all versions of the the Pixel unlock able and rootable? Do custom roms fix some of the issues I have heard about.
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No, only phones which can have the bootloader unlocked are able to be rooted and flash other ROMs. As they come, the only Pixel that can is the factory unlocked model (usually straight from Google). One or more other carrier versions of the Pixel 6 Pro can eventually have the bootloader unlocked, but not until you pay the phone off, or jump through some hoops.
I know you mentioned AT&T - I have no idea if anyone with the AT&T variant has fully unlocked their phone, but you can use the search function on this section to see what folks say. Some with T-Mobile have. Verizon variants can never be bootloader unlocked.
roirraW edor ehT said:
No, only phones which can have the bootloader unlocked are able to be rooted and flash other ROMs. As they come, the only Pixel that can is the factory unlocked model (usually straight from Google). One or more other carrier versions of the Pixel 6 Pro can eventually have the bootloader unlocked, but not until you pay the phone off, or jump through some hoops.
I know you mentioned AT&T - I have no idea if anyone with the AT&T variant has fully unlocked their phone, but you can use the search function on this section to see what folks say. Some with T-Mobile have. Verizon variants can never be bootloader unlocked.
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Correct. OEM is locked until I pay it off. Still a great deal. Thank you for more info. Awesome device!
roirraW edor ehT said:
No, only phones which can have the bootloader unlocked are able to be rooted and flash other ROMs. As they come, the only Pixel that can is the factory unlocked model (usually straight from Google). One or more other carrier versions of the Pixel 6 Pro can eventually have the bootloader unlocked, but not until you pay the phone off, or jump through some hoops.
I know you mentioned AT&T - I have no idea if anyone with the AT&T variant has fully unlocked their phone, but you can use the search function on this section to see what folks say. Some with T-Mobile have. Verizon variants can never be bootloader unlocked.
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I bought my 6 pro off eBay used it was a at&t model. The phone said I couldn't oem unluck because it was carrier lock this setting was gray out in the developer settings. I use a sim unlock code from a site and after getting the confirmation that it was unlocked I did a factory reset and now I'm able to toggle the oem setting on and off. Still need to see if the unlock command works
Th30n1 said:
I bought my 6 pro off eBay used it was a at&t model. The phone said I couldn't oem unluck because it was carrier lock this setting was gray out in the developer settings. I use a sim unlock code from a site and after getting the confirmation that it was unlocked I did a factory reset and now I'm able to toggle the oem setting on and off. Still need to see if the unlock command works
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Good to hear, thanks! I'm sure you'll be able to unlock the bootloader just fine. Once you enable OEM Unlock (and keep it on), then there shouldn't be anything stopping you, except the caveat that when you unlock the bootloader, it'll factory reset your phone, of course.
roirraW edor ehT said:
Good to hear, thanks! I'm sure you'll be able to unlock the bootloader just fine. Once you enable OEM Unlock (and keep it on), then there shouldn't be anything stopping you, except the caveat that when you unlock the bootloader, it'll factory reset your phone, of course.
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That wouldn't be a problem since I cant just reinstall all my apps again. Now I have a question. I haven't root a phone since I had my nexus 6. After unlocking the bootloader I know I will have the message when the phone turns on.
My questions is If i root with magisk and a new update comes out for the pixel 6. Is it just a matter of uninstalling magisk and doing the system update. Than installing magisk again to root. Is it this simple or do I have to do something else before installing new system update OTA
Th30n1 said:
That wouldn't be a problem since I cant just reinstall all my apps again. Now I have a question. I haven't root a phone since I had my nexus 6. After unlocking the bootloader I know I will have the message when the phone turns on.
My questions is If i root with magisk and a new update comes out for the pixel 6. Is it just a matter of uninstalling magisk and doing the system update. Than installing magisk again to root. Is it this simple or do I have to do something else before installing new system update OTA
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There are at least several ways of taking updates. I do things differently (using the new full factory image each month). The best places to discuss any methods are the following threads in this section:
(All three of those threads may give information for that method, or only one or two of them. I know at least some of them detail that method. What you said basically sounds right to me, but as I said, I don't do it that way, but it's by all means just as legitimate a method.)
The fourth (not surounded in red) thread may also be important to you in order to get banking apps including Google Pay working 100%.
Good luck!
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roirraW edor ehT said:
There are at least several ways of taking updates. I do things differently (using the new full factory image each month). The best places to discuss any methods are the following threads in this section:
(All three of those threads may give information for that method, or only one or two of them. I know at least some of them detail that method. What you said basically sounds right to me, but as I said, I don't do it that way, but it's by all means just as legitimate a method.)
The fourth (not surounded in red) thread may also be important to you in order to get banking apps including Google Pay working 100%.
Good luck!
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Thank you for the info. I'll go read this one's out. And decide what method to use.
You must fully pay for your phone to get sim unlock. After simunlock you can unlock bootlaoder.
Th30n1 said:
I bought my 6 pro off eBay used it was a at&t model. The phone said I couldn't oem unluck because it was carrier lock this setting was gray out in the developer settings. I use a sim unlock code from a site and after getting the confirmation that it was unlocked I did a factory reset and now I'm able to toggle the oem setting on and off. Still need to see if the unlock command works
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Does it still use the traditional "use a different carrier SIM and put in a code" unlock method? Just asking as T-Mo had to unlock server side.
How much did the SIM unlock run?
Superguy said:
Does it still use the traditional "use a different carrier SIM and put in a code" unlock method? Just asking as T-Mo had to unlock server side.
How much did the SIM unlock run?
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Well after getting the email that my unlock code was ready. The email from the site didn't have a code. It just said unlock. So I did a factory reset inserted my Verizon sim card and it's been working great since no problems at all
Th30n1 said:
I bought my 6 pro off eBay used it was a at&t model. The phone said I couldn't oem unluck because it was carrier lock this setting was gray out in the developer settings. I use a sim unlock code from a site and after getting the confirmation that it was unlocked I did a factory reset and now I'm able to toggle the oem setting on and off. Still need to see if the unlock command works
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Which site did you use? I have AT&T and want to get the unlock code but I don't want to get scammed.
HopelesRomantc91 said:
Which site did you use? I have AT&T and want to get the unlock code but I don't want to get scammed.
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I would also like to know the site. Thanks!
Swagger68 said:
I would also like to know the site. Thanks!
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Not sure what happened to the link, but I tried it And it didn't work. They gave me a refund thankfully, but they said they weren't able to get the code.
HopelesRomantc91 said:
Not sure what happened to the link, but I tried it And it didn't work. They gave me a refund thankfully, but they said they weren't able to get the code.
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Oh, bummer. Thanks for responding!