I currently have my bootloader unlocked and ProtonAOSP installed.
I am selling the phone and want to put it back to stock. What is my best route to get there?
simply flash the factory images.
Factory Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices | Google Play services | Google for Developers
developers.google.com
EDITED: to add, be certain you sign out of your google account on the device before resetting, this will avoid any FRP after you sell.
Mustardman666 said:
I currently have my bootloader unlocked and ProtonAOSP installed.
I am selling the phone and want to put it back to stock. What is my best route to get there?
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Android Flash Tool
flash.android.com
And then lock the bootloader.
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Friend bought a used 5x from Swappa and it come with an unlocked bootloader, nbd. We flashed stock firmware and left it as is. He's happy.
Now that Android Pay/Safetynet is detecting his bootloader, he's not having any of it. Wants to lock the bootloader back up to restore AP functionality. I just want to confirm, 1.) this will wipe EVERYTHING on it, correct (I told him to get everything backed up)? And 2.), do I need to flash stock images before locking even though it's a bone stock 7.0 setup?
tallgrasshawk said:
Friend bought a used 5x from Swappa and it come with an unlocked bootloader, nbd. We flashed stock firmware and left it as is. He's happy.
Now that Android Pay/Safetynet is detecting his bootloader, he's not having any of it. Wants to lock the bootloader back up to restore AP functionality. I just want to confirm, 1.) this will wipe EVERYTHING on it, correct (I told him to get everything backed up)? And 2.), do I need to flash stock images before locking even though it's a bone stock 7.0 setup?
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Never done it but to be safe I'd use a tool like this one.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nex...olkit-skipsoft-android-toolkit-nexus-t3230444
tallgrasshawk said:
Friend bought a used 5x from Swappa and it come with an unlocked bootloader, nbd. We flashed stock firmware and left it as is. He's happy.
Now that Android Pay/Safetynet is detecting his bootloader, he's not having any of it. Wants to lock the bootloader back up to restore AP functionality. I just want to confirm, 1.) this will wipe EVERYTHING on it, correct (I told him to get everything backed up)? And 2.), do I need to flash stock images before locking even though it's a bone stock 7.0 setup?
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There is a Heisenberg thread that will walk you thru it all. Download the image you want, factory reset while booted, auto reboot, bootloader, flash every file according to the thread, then fastboot OEM lock. Reboot and done. Don't lock until you flash every file.
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As the title states, I successfully sideloaded the most recent ota since I couldn't find a proper guide to flash the factory image (nor the proper image for that matter). Checking the kernel and what not everything appears to be stock, and I know I don't have root anymore or any of the apps that go with that.
This being said, will I be able to relock the bootloader? I need to return my phone to Verizon and want to make sure the phone is as factory as I can get so they don't get all up in my face about it.
or.....
Will the fact that my bootloader is unlocked but nothing else has been changed be acceptable to return the phone? Anyone know from experience?
Anthony825 said:
As the title states, I successfully sideloaded the most recent ota since I couldn't find a proper guide to flash the factory image (nor the proper image for that matter). Checking the kernel and what not everything appears to be stock, and I know I don't have root anymore or any of the apps that go with that.
This being said, will I be able to relock the bootloader? I need to return my phone to Verizon and want to make sure the phone is as factory as I can get so they don't get all up in my face about it.
or.....
Will the fact that my bootloader is unlocked but nothing else has been changed be acceptable to return the phone? Anyone know from experience?
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I doubt they'd care but the warning when turning the device one might. Anyways, I believe after a flash of the full factory image, you should be able to relock the bootloader.
Don't hold me liable for anything, but I'm almost certain that you just need to be running stock everything.
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I couldn't do the factory image flash. Couldn't find exactly everything I needed and didn't want to chance guesswork. So I side loaded the most recent ota and it appears I'm stock everything....
Anthony825 said:
I couldn't do the factory image flash. Couldn't find exactly everything I needed and didn't want to chance guesswork. So I side loaded the most recent ota and it appears I'm stock everything....
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Hey man, you ever managed to relock your bootloader? I'm thinking of doing it too since I may need to RMA mine as well.
Hello All,
It been a while since I've been lurking on the forums. Last time I was here was just after when I got the pixel xl and needed to root and unlock it, and was looking for how to update.
Back then when the update past 7.1.1 released they were having issues keeping root and unlocked status after the update.
I'm looking to update my phone now to the newest, stable release, that will let me keep root and unlocked bootloader on a Verizon Google pixel xl.
Here is where I'm currently at:
Verizon Google pixel xl.
Rooted
Unlocked bootloader
7.1.1 (NOF27B) stock image
Flash fire installed
Twrp installed
As of late I've had the common battery issue with this version get worse as the phone ages and now after landing in Indianapolis a few hours ago I'm having radio issues that I'm hoping a fresh install or update will fix.
I'm just looking for some direction on what steps I need to do to update and not lose root or unlocked bootloader.
I need to get full functionality of my phone back asap, so I appreciate all of your help with this.
Thank you
Hobocoe said:
Hello All,
It been a while since I've been lurking on the forums. Last time I was here was just after when I got the pixel xl and needed to root and unlock it, and was looking for how to update.
Back then when the update past 7.1.1 released they were having issues keeping root and unlocked status after the update.
I'm looking to update my phone now to the newest, stable release, that will let me keep root and unlocked bootloader on a Verizon Google pixel xl.
Here is where I'm currently at:
Verizon Google pixel xl.
Rooted
Unlocked bootloader
7.1.1 (NOF27B) stock image
Flash fire installed
Twrp installed
As of late I've had the common battery issue with this version get worse as the phone ages and now after landing in Indianapolis a few hours ago I'm having radio issues that I'm hoping a fresh install or update will fix.
I'm just looking for some direction on what steps I need to do to update and not lose root or unlocked bootloader.
I need to get full functionality of my phone back asap, so I appreciate all of your help with this.
Thank you
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This excellent guide by HomeBoy76 should give you all the info that you need....
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/how-to/guide-pixel-xl-android-8-1oreo-unlock-t3715279
Hobocoe said:
Hello All,
It been a while since I've been lurking on the forums. Last time I was here was just after when I got the pixel xl and needed to root and unlock it, and was looking for how to update.
Back then when the update past 7.1.1 released they were having issues keeping root and unlocked status after the update.
I'm looking to update my phone now to the newest, stable release, that will let me keep root and unlocked bootloader on a Verizon Google pixel xl.
Here is where I'm currently at:
Verizon Google pixel xl.
Rooted
Unlocked bootloader
7.1.1 (NOF27B) stock image
Flash fire installed
Twrp installed
As of late I've had the common battery issue with this version get worse as the phone ages and now after landing in Indianapolis a few hours ago I'm having radio issues that I'm hoping a fresh install or update will fix.
I'm just looking for some direction on what steps I need to do to update and not lose root or unlocked bootloader.
I need to get full functionality of my phone back asap, so I appreciate all of your help with this.
Thank you
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I do not think there is anyway to upgrade the 7.1.1 firmware to 8.10 firmware and not lose root. I would suggest you use my guide and Do #4 wipe data and then do #7 root.
Why wipe data? There have been a lot of changes to the firmware since 7.1.1 (NOF27B) stock image.
Note: Copy/Backup the information on your internal storage you want to keep to your computer i.e., pictures SMS, files etc. Why? Because using flash-all with the -w will wipe your internal storage.
It's actually pretty simple, just download the latest factory image of either Oreo,. Flash the flash all script included with fast boot. Afterward boot into the system without setting up a pin or password or anything, set it up, then reboot into boot loader and boot the latest TWRP, then within TWRP flash TWRP zip file and Magisk root. Reboot system.
Homeboy76 said:
I do not think there is anyway to upgrade the 7.1.1 firmware to 8.10 firmware and not lose root. I would suggest you use my guide and Do #4 wipe data and then do #7 root.
Why wipe data? There have been a lot of changes to the firmware since 7.1.1 (NOF27B) stock image.
Note: Copy/Backup the information on your internal storage you want to keep to your computer i.e., pictures SMS, files etc. Why? Because using flash-all with the -w will wipe your internal storage.
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Thank you everyone for the responses. Homeboy 76, I just had a quick question regarding your guide. The steps for the bootloader. Are you just showing all 3 options (unlock, lock, stock) for thurougness? Or do I have to return the bootloader to stock and lock it before I can install the update and root again?
Also I should test a factory reset before I try updating to see if my radio problem is worse than I expected. If I just go into the system and do a factory reset, besides losing root will it be fine doing that? Or does that get it into a weird root/stock limbo and brick it? Or prevent me from installing the update?
Thank you for your help with this. I just don't want to brick my phone while trying to fix it.
Hobocoe said:
Thank you everyone for the responses. Homeboy 76, I just had a quick question regarding your guide. The steps for the bootloader. Are you just showing all 3 options (unlock, lock, stock) for thurougness? Or do I have to return the bootloader to stock and lock it before I can install the update and root again?
Also I should test a factory reset before I try updating to see if my radio problem is worse than I expected. If I just go into the system and do a factory reset, besides losing root will it be fine doing that? Or does that get it into a weird root/stock limbo and brick it? Or prevent me from installing the update?
Thank you for your help with this. I just don't want to brick my phone while trying to fix it.
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"...for thurougness?
Yes
Or do I have to return the bootloader to stock and lock it before I can install the update and root again?
No, Do not lock the boot loader.
Also I should test a factory reset before I try updating to see if my radio problem is worse than I expected. If I just go into the system and do a factory reset, besides losing root will it be fine doing that?
Yes
If it locks the bootloader, go here to unlock it:
[How-to] Unlock bootloader on Verizon Pixel/XL by burduli
Or does that get it into a weird root/stock limbo and brick it? Or prevent me from installing the update?
No, No.
Homeboy76 said:
"...for thurougness?
Yes
Or do I have to return the bootloader to stock and lock it before I can install the update and root again?
No, Do not lock the boot loader.
Also I should test a factory reset before I try updating to see if my radio problem is worse than I expected. If I just go into the system and do a factory reset, besides losing root will it be fine doing that?
Yes
If it locks the bootloader, go here to unlock it:
[How-to] Unlock bootloader on Verizon Pixel/XL by burduli
Or does that get it into a weird root/stock limbo and brick it? Or prevent me from installing the update?
No, No.
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Thank you homeboy for the assistance. It's much appreciated. Luckily my phone issues were related to the location I was in. Indianapolis doesn't like my phone number for some reason.. But ill still be updating either way.
Thanks again.
Hobocoe said:
Thank you homeboy for the assistance. It's much appreciated. Luckily my phone issues were related to the location I was in. Indianapolis doesn't like my phone number for some reason.. But ill still be updating either way.
Thanks again.
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You're welcome
I finally got a pixel phone, the 2 XL. got a question about the romming process
if i install a custom rom, then decide to go back to stock using the images that google provides, and relock the bootloader and all that, will i still be able to get OTA updates?
i have a moto z3 play that if you go back to stock and lock it, it says the phones using a different OS and requires Motorola to reprogram the phone in order to get OTA updates again.
xSpartacusx said:
I finally got a pixel phone, the 2 XL. got a question about the romming process
if i install a custom rom, then decide to go back to stock using the images that google provides, and relock the bootloader and all that, will i still be able to get OTA updates?
i have a moto z3 play that if you go back to stock and lock it, it says the phones using a different OS and requires Motorola to reprogram the phone in order to get OTA updates again.
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You should be fine. While I haven't done it personally, I've seen several that have ??
My wife had been on whatever stock ROM came on her Pixel 2 since i bought it with no issues. She ran into a problem after maxing out her storage that the phone wouldn't boot and stayed stuck at the "G" boot screen. I got that fixed by sideloading an OTA of what seems to be some pre-release version of Android. it says "R" version. Many vital apps aren't working correctly - messaging, gmail, can't search from google bar, camera stopped working properly. So i am thinking i should start fresh and install something else now that at least the OS is back booting properly and hopefully everything will work ok.
I just want to make sure if anyone can help tell me what i'm dealing with, i believe this was a locked bootloader? not sure i can or need to unlock it.... > Install twrp... > Flash stock rom...? she doesn't need a fancy rom just something simple and stable.
Here's some of her vital info, any tips greatly apprecaited as i'm out of the loop on this stuff and an old pedestrian user at best.
Android Version
R
Baseband version
g8998-00020-1912200251
kernel version
4.4.210-gf13e65034114-ab6213703
Build Number
Rpp2.20227.009
Since your phone boots now. Simply wiping out everything should do the trick i guess.
Yeah. You can a factory reset. Your are currently on Android 11(R) preview ROM, it's still in the early phases and not suitable as a daily driver.
If all fails you can always flash a factory image, just remember to backup your data first.
Is this device a carrier device and if so, which carrier? You can only flash factory images with an unlocked bootloader so you need to figure that out first.
To figure out if you can unlock the bootloader you will first have to figure out if you have a Google or Verizon variant. Google variants can be unlocked. Verizon variants, for the most part, can't (although there is a thread where I believe someone may have done it on a Verizon variant). To figure out if you have a Google or Verizon, go here... https://www.imeipro.info/check_lg.html
Under "Buyer Name", if it says Google you're good to go. If it says Verizon or VZW, then you can't unlock the bootloader (unless the method in the thread I mentioned above actually works).
If you find you have a Google variant then via fastboot unlock the bootloader and fastboot flash the latest Q factory image.
https://9to5google.com/2020/04/23/h...d-11-dp1-to-android-10-on-google-pixel-video/
u need check ur phone can or not unlock bootloader.
if can... first thing u need to do is enable " oem unlock" in "development options"
when u unlock u can flash whatever firmware you want.
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the problem u in android 11 . this very much bug.
Once you unlock, it'll wipe the phone.
You say you're running 11 DP1... At this point, I'd suggest signing up for the beta program and let the system update to I'd imagine the latest preview. Doing this should not wipe the phone.
From there you should have a working device and can back up what you want.
You should be given the option to unenroll on the beta website. Doing that, will downgrade the phone to the latest 10 release. it WILL also wipe the phone.
Go here. I see there's a link that could help you out.
google.com/android/beta