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So I followed instructions on how to unlock bootloader on my pixel xl. And now I'm unable to connect to my network. I put the sim card in and it doesn't recognize it. I've tried multiple times to restart phone with no luck. So I did this last night and the only solution was to hard reset the phone once more. But that untenable that oem unlock function! So I unlocked it once more just now and I'm in the same situation! Should I proceed by unlocking oem and than do a hard reset? I'm not really sure how to proceed from here if someone could give me some insight i would really really appreciate it!!!
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So I followed instructions on how to unlock bootloader on my pixel xl. And now I'm unable to connect to my network. I put the sim card in and it doesn't recognize it. I've tried multiple times to restart phone with no luck. So I did this last night and the only solution was to hard reset the phone once more. But that untenable that oem unlock function! So I unlocked it once more just now and I'm in the same situation! Should I proceed by unlocking oem and than do a hard reset? I'm not really sure how to proceed from here if someone could give me some insight i would really really appreciate it!!!
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Are you saying that it isn't recognizing your SIM, and saying there is no SIM inserted, or are you saying that it's simply not applying the right APN settings and so you can't get cellular data and such
hi , its easy , just remove your sim card , and flash the phone again
Once you OEM unlock your phone a hard reset should not relock your phone. The only way your phone should relock is by using issuing the command OEM lock or OEM flashing lock.
There is an issue with some phones and systems where the "allow OEM unlocking" check box will come unchecked, this doesn't mean the phone is relocked though.
I got it figured out thanks! Now I'm just trying to install twrp but I'm not having much luck lol
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I got it figured out thanks! Now I'm just trying to install twrp but I'm not having much luck lol
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You have to boot to TWRP from fastboot with the TWRP image file and then flash TWRP from within that recovery.
Is it too soon to start a bounty for a bootloader unlock? Do we even have any devs using this device(Lm-G710TM)? Im good for $100+.
It's not soon for USA unlocked (G710ULM) because 11th July was the release, till now why there's no bootloader for this unlocked variant! Already European variant enjoying root.
I usually give it like two months before I expect activity to pick up for new phones; even when owning Nexus phones. But, it's very discouraging to see how dead this place is, especially for any US variants. If there's no encouraging development for this phone by the time the Pixel 3 drops, I might just ditch this phone for that instead. This is a solid phone, but it could be absolutely great with a custom ROM/kernel.
totally agree, this is a great and solid phone. Could use a few tweaks and it'll be even better!
Alcolawl said:
I usually give it like two months before I expect activity to pick up for new phones; even when owning Nexus phones. But, it's very discouraging to see how dead this place is, especially for any US variants. If there's no encouraging development for this phone by the time the Pixel 3 drops, I might just ditch this phone for that instead. This is a solid phone, but it could be absolutely great with a custom ROM/kernel.
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Now that I took care of the H932 V30 getting root, it is time to move on to you guys....
So, since I don't own this phone, I need some details if you guys would like me to help you get it rooted.
1 - Did T-Mobile pull fastboot oem unlock, or can you still at least unlock your bootloader?
2 - If they did pull the ability, how do other G7s unlock their bootloader?
3 - Can someone provide me with a dump of laf? Maybe there is a KDZ around here that I missed, but it is early, and I am not going searching just yet.
-- Brian
runningnak3d said:
Now that I took care of the H932 V30 getting root, it is time to move on to you guys....
So, since I don't own this phone, I need some details if you guys would like me to help you get it rooted.
1 - Did T-Mobile pull fastboot oem unlock, or can you still at least unlock your bootloader?
2 - If they did pull the ability, how do other G7s unlock their bootloader?
3 - Can someone provide me with a dump of laf? Maybe there is a KDZ around here that I missed, but it is early, and I am not going searching just yet.
-- Brian
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I know VZW it's all locked The OEM switch is missing also. I'm assuming for at least Verizon there needs to be an exploit if ever found.
For now, I am just talking about the TMO version.
-- Brian
runningnak3d said:
Now that I took care of the H932 V30 getting root, it is time to move on to you guys....
So, since I don't own this phone, I need some details if you guys would like me to help you get it rooted.
1 - Did T-Mobile pull fastboot oem unlock, or can you still at least unlock your bootloader?
2 - If they did pull the ability, how do other G7s unlock their bootloader?
3 - Can someone provide me with a dump of laf? Maybe there is a KDZ around here that I missed, but it is early, and I am not going searching just yet.
-- Brian
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g7-thinq/help/t-mobile-oem-unlock-t3833156
runningnak3d said:
For now, I am just talking about the TMO version.
-- Brian
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Welcome aboard mate, been looking for your presence here but was doubting it as you don't have this device as of yet. I'm happy to see you and say that I was wrong, can't thank you enough for the work you have done on other devices.
Will be more than willing to help anyway I can, although I am currently on the sprint variant for the moment.
Hey @ps3hacker3 Long time no speak
Yea, I have learned enough that it is getting a lot easier even if I don't have the phone. However, I am going to need some info from people that DO have the G710TM.
-- Brian
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Hey @ps3hacker3 Long time no speak
Yea, I have learned enough that it is getting a lot easier even if I don't have the phone. However, I am going to need some info from people that DO have the G710TM.
-- Brian
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LG G710ULM owner here. I know it's not specifically a T-Mobile version but it does allow OEM unlocking by default. I could be wrong, but I'm guessing the differences between the G710TM and G710ULM aren't that big (if any at all). If you need any info from my end, let me know. I'd love to get the ball rolling on bootloader unlocks for this phone. Lots of untapped potential here.
So you have the slider in developer options for "Allow OEM Unlocking" .. do you have fastboot oem unlock?
-- Brian
runningnak3d said:
So you have the slider in developer options for "Allow OEM Unlocking" .. do you have fastboot oem unlock?
-- Brian
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Upon rebooting into Bootloader I'm presented with a quick guide for unlocking the phone:
1) Read Device ID
:fastboot oem device-id
2) Write Unlock Key
:fastboot flash unlock unlock.bin
3)Check bootloader is unlocked
:fastboot getvar unlocked
fastboot oem unlock results in a FAILED (remote: 'unknown command') message. Screenshot attached. My first attempt didn't work because I guess I didn't have the right bootloader drivers installed.
So it looks like even the unlocked models are in the same boat as everyone else, except Europe.
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So you have the slider in developer options for "Allow OEM Unlocking" .. do you have fastboot oem unlock?
-- Brian
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The T-Mobile version has the oem unlock slider.
Edit: if I run the fastboot oem unlock command, nothing happens. The phone when using reboot bootloader, gives me 3 options. Get ID, check unlock, I forget the wording on the other, but it's basically to input your unlock file I think.
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The T-Mobile version has the oem unlock slider.
Edit: if I run the fastboot oem unlock command, nothing happens. The phone when using reboot bootloader, gives me 3 options. Get ID, check unlock, I forget the wording on the other, but it's basically to input your unlock file I think.
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On my Windows 10 machine, when this phone is in Bootloader and plugged in via USB, Device Manager showed it as just "Android" with a warning symbol next to it. Had to grab the latest Google ADB and Fastboot drivers and force install the drivers (Choose from list, Have Disk..., Android Bootloader Interface, etc.) in order for the computer to actually recognize the phone properly when in the Bootloader. Otherwise issuing Fastboot commands just resulted in <waiting for any device> or whatever. Strange, because I haven't touched this OS install in probably a year and I had no problems issuing commands to my Pixel XL in Bootloader this spring.
Anyways, looks like until LG decides they want to support unlocking other variants, we're dead in the water.
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On my Windows 10 machine, when this phone is in Bootloader and plugged in via USB, Device Manager showed it as just "Android" with a warning symbol next to it. Had to grab the latest Google ADB and Fastboot drivers and force install the drivers (Choose from list, Have Disk..., Android Bootloader Interface, etc.) in order for the computer to actually recognize the phone properly when in the Bootloader. Otherwise issuing Fastboot commands just resulted in <waiting for any device> or whatever. Strange, because I haven't touched this OS install in probably a year and I had no problems issuing commands to my Pixel XL in Bootloader this spring.
Anyways, looks like until LG decides they want to support unlocking other variants, we're dead in the water.
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Be forewarned, I've noticed that fastboot doesn't always work, despite latest drivers. As of late, the Pixel has been known to hang on these same commands at times as well. My Moto Z2 Force suffers from this error as well.
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runningnak3d said:
Now that I took care of the H932 V30 getting root, it is time to move on to you guys....
So, since I don't own this phone, I need some details if you guys would like me to help you get it rooted.
1 - Did T-Mobile pull fastboot oem unlock, or can you still at least unlock your bootloader?
2 - If they did pull the ability, how do other G7s unlock their bootloader?
3 - Can someone provide me with a dump of laf? Maybe there is a KDZ around here that I missed, but it is early, and I am not going searching just yet.
-- Brian
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I hope you know many are INCREDIBLY excited to have you on board! I'm not advanced, but once I receive my computer back, I'll definitely be available to help with providing info and helping test, as I have a TMO variant (I may or may not work for TMO as well, so yeah... )
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So you have the slider in developer options for "Allow OEM Unlocking" .. do you have fastboot oem unlock?
-- Brian
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Own a TMobile variant, oem unlocking option is there, fastboot commands do not work (or are extremely limited)
getprop | grep unlock (if it means anything)
[Ro.oem_unlock_supported]: [1]
[Sys.oem_unlock_allowed]: [1]
I know I probably didn't help out much, if you have any other questions feel free to ask I'll help out as much as I can. thank you for contributions and congrats on the V30 root.
runningnak3d said:
Now that I took care of the H932 V30 getting root, it is time to move on to you guys....
So, since I don't own this phone, I need some details if you guys would like me to help you get it rooted.
1 - Did T-Mobile pull fastboot oem unlock, or can you still at least unlock your bootloader?
2 - If they did pull the ability, how do other G7s unlock their bootloader?
3 - Can someone provide me with a dump of laf? Maybe there is a KDZ around here that I missed, but it is early, and I am not going searching just yet.
-- Brian
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I have the tmobile variant. Let me know what you might need.
Unlock Slider is present in developer settings and is not greyed out. Unlock command just hangs.
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So you have the slider in developer options for "Allow OEM Unlocking" .. do you have fastboot oem unlock?
-- Brian
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Sprint variant also has "Allow OEM unlocking" available and it is changeable
So you can issue fastboot flashing unlock_critical but not fastboot flashing unlock -- that is just weird.
If you issue the unlock_critical, do you get the warning that your phone is possibly corrupt, but will continue to boot?
-- Brian
I bought a xiomi redmi note 5 ai which contains a fake rom( 9.5.13.0.0 OEIMIFA). In developers option it shows me that my device is unlocked but in fastboot it is actually locked. I tried to unlock it but couldn't get succeed. I also tried xiaomitool, xiaomi flash, some adb and edl proccess but couldn't get any success. In forum I saw test point twice method for whyred but I couldn't active edl by doing this hardware functionality because my device is new and I am also a noob in those matter. My mi id also unauthorised. Is there any chance that I can flash Official China stable rom and get the official update??? I am so disappointed with this. Experts, please help me to flash official rom on note 5 ai. give e some solutions.
Yeah I wanna know about this topic too. Many sellers are sending unsealed products and bootloader saying unlocked.
I'm in this situation too! So sad
This is really weird....In dev options phone says "Unlocked" but when you reboot there is no "Unlocked" sign under Mi logo...WTF?????
You will need to give some more detailed information for people to help you. Go on the guides section, find one of the many bootloader unlock guides and follow it step by step: at which point does it not work, and what kind of error do you get?
You also mention your account not being authorized: if that is the case, then you absolutely need to get it authorized first, there's no way around that (short of finding someone with an authorized account to help you, I guess).
By the way, I would not focus too much on the fact that Developer options report the device as unlocked, if the ROM is unofficial, that is easy to fake. Whoever flashed the u unauthorized ROM must have then relocked the bootloader after flash.
this is why xiaomi has changed the way bootloader unlocks to prevent sellers from doing this.
raptorddd said:
this is why xiaomi has changed the way bootloader unlocks to prevent sellers from doing this.
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To my knowledge, the new unlock policy just adds more time before unlock and makes it harder to use the same account for multiple unlocks. I would say it discourages sellers from doing this, but the more resourceful ones will keep doing what they always did, while us users have to endure the whole thing.
I got my redmi note 5 ai, it was already unlocked. can someone point out if it's good? In developer options says unlocked. I turned on usb debugging but OEM unlock is greyed out. Verity mode: true, device unlocked: true and device critical unlocked: true
My first R5+ came with an unlocked bootloader but the unlock process made it for the seller can corrupt eventually some partition or even unsuccesfull, they are not intend to unlock but change a chinese rom for a global and through the process device could get unlocked (time before, I guess not actually).
The most indisputable way without a doubt to know this is simply going to fastboot mode and typing
Code:
fastboot oem device-info
so fastboot reads at a low level directly in the right partition. There are some discussion on where is place this condition, some thinks that is in bootloader itself but others believe that it is in persist partition.
That's what I did. What do you think?
https://imgur.com/a/JO4lNy7
Remig83 said:
That's what I did. What do you think?
https://imgur.com/a/JO4lNy7
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It's unlocked
SubwayChamp said:
It's unlocked
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Thanks for the confirm. Still can't figure out how to turn on OEM unlock. Maybe cause I haven't done a mi account yet.
Remig83 said:
Thanks for the confirm. Still can't figure out how to turn on OEM unlock. Maybe cause I haven't done a mi account yet.
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You mean unlock OEM in developer options? turn off USB debugging and then turn on again and now enable OEM unlock
SubwayChamp said:
You mean unlock OEM in developer options? turn off USB debugging and then turn on again and now enable OEM unlock
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Yes that's what I meant. Done what you said, still didn't turn on.
Remig83 said:
Yes that's what I meant. Done what you said, still didn't turn on.
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If it is in a greyish, as unmarked so you can touch the toggle but is in positive OEM unlock? then don´t worry about that.
Just look at it before and after to do some update.
SubwayChamp said:
If it is in a greyish, as unmarked so you can touch the toggle but is in positive OEM unlock? then don´t worry about that.
Just look at it before and after to do some update.
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It is greyish yes, on negative as in off. I will try and make a mi account, see if it helps.
unlocking the bootloader is a fairly easy process
it took me about 5 minutes
You can follow the motorrola guide here
the short version:
Go to the site
agree to terms
Download fastboot and the fastboot drivers
turn phone off , connect to pc, and power on + volume down
type: fastboot oem get_unlock_data
Paste the key into website, and ask for unlock key. That will be delivered to your inbox within 5 minutes,
and then paste it into fastboot: fastboot oem unlock UNIQUE_KEY
anyway, the provided guide by motorrola is quite nice, just follow that instead of my mumbling
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ps. the device will reset itself to factory default. you don't get any warning
This same process should work on the Moto g stylus as well I believe. May just try it when mine arrives next week
talkingmonkeys said:
This same process should work on the Moto g stylus as well I believe. May just try it when mine arrives next week
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It's similar with other moto phones
I unlocked G6, G7, Z3 Play, Z4, and One Hyper same way
"the device will reset itself to factory default. you don't get any warning"
Do you mean a factory wipe of all data and reinstall or just default settings?
androiddiego said:
"the device will reset itself to factory default. you don't get any warning"
Do you mean a factory wipe of all data and reinstall or just default settings?
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it will be a factory wipe, so you lose every setting and all data you have on the phone.
If you are using it actively, make a backup ( for instance with LMSA) ) prior to unlocking.
I think this has been the case sincce a long time on any android version / any brand. as soon as you unlock the boot loader, it will wipe your phone
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it will be a factory wipe, so you lose every setting and all data you have on the phone.
If you are using it actively, make a backup ( for instance with LMSA) ) prior to unlocking.
I think this has been the case sincce a long time on any android version / any brand. as soon as you unlock the boot loader, it will wipe your phone
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Thanks for the reply. Yeah, I just finally got the phone all set up so don't really want to wipe it. The only reason I want to root is to increase the color saturation. My LG V20 has a similar lcd screen. Once rooted and a kernel with Kcal, and boosting the saturation, it looks almost as good as a Samsung. Thanks for the tip on LMSA. Didn't even know what it was. That might just solve the dilemma.
Why the phone manufacturers don't give us more control over the screen is beyond me. The screens are capable.
I'm having some trouble getting the bootloader unlocked for my Moto G Power
I followed the instructions, and pasted the long string into the field on the Motorola website, but It popped up and said that my device does not qualify for unlocking. I did not purchase my phone through any carrier, but got an unlocked version via Best Buy.
Any help or suggestions on what to do next would be most appreciated!
Thanks.
Hybrid Divide said:
I'm having some trouble getting the bootloader unlocked for my Moto G Power
I followed the instructions, and pasted the long string into the field on the Motorola website, but It popped up and said that my device does not qualify for unlocking. I did not purchase my phone through any carrier, but got an unlocked version via Best Buy.
Any help or suggestions on what to do next would be most appreciated!
Thanks.
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Did you try using the tool on the website? I used that and I got the same message, so I ended up just pasting it in and manually erasing all the extraneous text and it went through without an issue. Try that and see if it works, if not...sorry I'm all out of ideas.
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Did you try using the tool on the website? I used that and I got the same message, so I ended up just pasting it in and manually erasing all the extraneous text and it went through without an issue. Try that and see if it works, if not...sorry I'm all out of ideas.
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Thanks for your reply.
Yes. I've tried it both ways, pasting the text, and using their scrubber tool. I'll try it again, though and report back.
EDIT: Just tried it again, and still nothing. This is maddening.
Hybrid Divide said:
I'm having some trouble getting the bootloader unlocked for my Moto G Power
I followed the instructions, and pasted the long string into the field on the Motorola website, but It popped up and said that my device does not qualify for unlocking. I did not purchase my phone through any carrier, but got an unlocked version via Best Buy.
Any help or suggestions on what to do next would be most appreciated!
Thanks.
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Depends on which terminal you use
It it's regular command prompt, right click the top left code (make sure pound sign highlighted)
Drag to highlight the code and right click to copy
Now open the notepad and paste the code. Click the end of the line and press delete to let the next line join the current line
It should be like: 123abc#123abc#123abc#123abc#123abc#
Make 5 line into one line
Select all → copy
Paste the line and try again
I did bootloader unlock with few Moto phones this way and I had no problem
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Depends on which terminal you use
It it's regular command prompt, right click the top left code (make sure pound sign highlighted)
Drag to highlight the code and right click to copy
Now open the notepad and paste the code. Click the end of the line and press delete to let the next line join the current line
It should be like: 123abc#123abc#123abc#123abc#123abc#
Make 5 line into one line
Select all → copy
Paste the line and try again
I did bootloader unlock with few Moto phones this way and I had no problem
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Thank you for your reply. I've tried that with no luck. Still get the "not qualified" error.
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Thank you for your reply. I've tried that with no luck. Still get the "not qualified" error.
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Something is suspicious
Which phone service are you using?
mingkee said:
Something is suspicious
Which phone service are you using?
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I'm using T-Mobile, but the phone was not bought through them. It's an unlocked model bought via Best Buy.
The Securestate is OEM Locked.
I should add that I do not have my SIM in the phone at this time, but that's never made a difference for me in the past.
so i was wondering, what i the state of "oem unlocking" in developer options?
is it enabled ? , can you enable it, or is it greyed out?
i found this guide but I'm not sure if it might help. it does describe multiple options for bootloader unlocking.
https://www.****************/2017/0...w-to-enable-oem-unlock-on-any-android-device/
i believe android sage is blocked . it just blocks it out aparently
then google:
pjottrr said:
so i was wondering, what i the state of "oem unlocking" in developer options?
is it enabled ? , can you enable it, or is it greyed out?
i found this guide but I'm not sure if it might help. it does describe multiple options for bootloader unlocking.
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OEM Unlocking is enabled. I just checked to reconfirm.
I will check the link and report back. Thanks for replying.
EDIT: That link went nowhere. It appears that part of the URL was starred out.
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OEM Unlocking is enabled. I just checked to reconfirm.
I will check the link and report back. Thanks for replying.
EDIT: That link went nowhere. It appears that part of the URL was starred out.
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i see, it was starred out, android sage is not allowed i guess? probably bad rep. but the info there does seem ok.
but i added my google search term to the post, and you should be able to find it .
Just don't install any software from there
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i see, it was starred out, android sage is not allowed i guess? probably bad rep. but the info there does seem ok.
but i added my google search term to the post, and you should be able to find it .
Just don't install any software from there
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I found the tutorial, but it wasn't helpful. It seems quite dated. And one of the listed commands "fastboot oem device-info" wasn't even a recognized command.
I was able to enable OEM Unlock in the developer options, get the long 5-line code in ADB Fastboot, and I can get lots of info from "fastboot getvar all", but Motorola still says my device isn't qualified for bootloader unlocking.
And I know it isn't the "Moto G8 Power" here in the US, just the "Moto G Power", but I've heard of other US users being able to unlock. What gives??
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I found the tutorial, but it wasn't helpful. It seems quite dated. And one of the listed commands "fastboot oem device-info" wasn't even a recognized command.
I was able to enable OEM Unlock in the developer options, get the long 5-line code in ADB Fastboot, and I can get lots of info from "fastboot getvar all", but Motorola still says my device isn't qualified for bootloader unlocking.
And I know it isn't the "Moto G8 Power" here in the US, just the "Moto G Power", but I've heard of other US users being able to unlock. What gives??
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hmm, maybe it's time to contact lenovo / motorola and see what might be the cause of this.
they can probably figure it out
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hmm, maybe it's time to contact lenovo / motorola and see what might be the cause of this.
they can probably figure it out
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EDIT: I tried it again this morning, and it worked on my first try! Not sure what suddenly made it work, but I'm certainly not complaining! Thanks to everyone who tried to help!
I was afraid of that. I've heard them swearing up and down that devices aren't qualified to be unlocked because they're not on the list, BUT said list is old, and doesn't have anything newer than the G7 line. But I've already seen multiple G8, G Stylus, and G Power users gain their unlocks.
In case it may be helpful, below is the "fastboot getvar all" and "fastboot oem get_unlock_info" results.
Info removed, issue solved.
Hybrid Divide said:
EDIT: I tried it again this morning, and it worked on my first try! Not sure what suddenly made it work, but I'm certainly not complaining! Thanks to everyone who tried to help!
I was afraid of that. I've heard them swearing up and down that devices aren't qualified to be unlocked because they're not on the list, BUT said list is old, and doesn't have anything newer than the G7 line. But I've already seen multiple G8, G Stylus, and G Power users gain their unlocks.
In case it may be helpful, below is the "fastboot getvar all" and "fastboot oem get_unlock_info" results.
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Check you PM
Purchased the Oneplus 8 Pro at a discount of £154.00 from Amazon UK. Arrived next day brand new from or fulfilled by Amazon. The 'phone is exactly as OnePlus store EXCEPT the bootloader is LOCKED. OEM unlock in developers options is greyed out. Android debugging - OK, Dev Ops - OK. Unable to unlock bootloader = no root. .
Tried the unbrick approach - still no unlocking.
There is no branding of any kind that I have noticed.
So it's back in the box, back to Amazon & wait for Black Friday.
Unless there is another way to unlock bootloader.
Hope this helps others making that money parting decision.
So, many thanks for the input from everyone.
I obviously had a senior moment. I skipped accessing 'tinternet trying to be a smug mister.
I have now got the oem unlock the right colour, the device is unlocked & as I write rooting the unit.
Thanks again for sharing the info. (Return cancelled)
Wow that's crazy, have you tried oxygen updater?
OnePlus phones really shouldn't be locked down like that, shocking from Amazon.
What model / variant is it?
You should be able to adb uninstall apps btw, just Google it.
Ordered something similar
itsmix said:
Purchased the Oneplus 8 Pro at a discount of £154.00 from Amazon UK. Arrived next day brand new from or fulfilled by Amazon. The 'phone is exactly as OnePlus store EXCEPT the bootloader is LOCKED. OEM unlock in developers options is greyed out. Android debugging - OK, Dev Ops - OK. Unable to unlock bootloader = no root. .
Tried the unbrick approach - still no unlocking.
There is no branding of any kind that I have noticed.
So it's back in the box, back to Amazon & wait for Black Friday.
Unless there is another way to unlock bootloader.
Hope this helps others making that money parting decision.
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I ordered the same Amazon US : OnePlus-Ultramarine-Unlocked-Smartphone-Wireless/dp/B08723FJMF/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=OnePlus%2BPro%2B8&qid=1605400234&sr=8-1&th=1
I'll post if I encounter something similar.
Cheers,
DV
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dladz said:
Wow that's crazy, have you tried oxygen updater?
OnePlus phones really shouldn't be locked down like that, shocking from Amazon.
What model / variant is it?
You should be able to adb uninstall apps btw, just Google it.
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UK/ europe model, IN11BA OOS 10.5.8 out of box, OOS 10.5.11 back in box.(MSN Tool)
The OEM unlock was greyed out from first start up. My usual routine with onePlus phones: Power on run through initial setup (no sim), enable adb debug (I missed the OEM button 1st time - I'm getting old), enable advanced reboot. Update drivers on PC, then unlock bootloader, root etc;
I agree that it is very unusual for a Oneplus phone to be unbranded and locked down. It may be the Alexa built in partnership the thing is I did not notice the Amazon app on the phone.
It would be great if there is a work round for this before it goes to the courier tomorrow.
itsmix said:
UK/ europe model, IN11BA OOS 10.5.8 out of box, OOS 10.5.11 back in box.(MSN Tool)
The OEM unlock was greyed out from first start up. My usual routine with onePlus phones: Power on run through initial setup (no sim), enable adb debug (I missed the OEM button 1st time - I'm getting old), enable advanced reboot. Update drivers on PC, then unlock bootloader, root etc;
I agree that it is very unusual for a Oneplus phone to be unbranded and locked down. It may be the Alexa built in partnership the thing is I did not notice the Amazon app on the phone.
It would be great if there is a work round for this before it goes to the courier tomorrow.
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May sound silly but is the accessibility option turned on for OEM unlocking? Or admin?
May be possible to install another OS via Fastboot.
Did MSM make a single change?
Alexa built in
dladz said:
May sound silly but is the accessibility option turned on for OEM unlocking? Or admin?
May be possible to install another OS via Fastboot.
Did MSM make a single change?
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MSN didn't make any changes.
Would using fastboot to flash another ROM still require an unlocked bootloader, also is the 'lock' for the OEM unlock before any other partitions.
itsmix said:
MSN didn't make any changes.
Would using fastboot to flash another ROM still require an unlocked bootloader, also is the 'lock' for the OEM unlock before any other partitions.
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I'm not sure dude.
AFAIK no.
But in all fairness for the saving of 150 quid? I don't think I'd bother
dladz said:
I'm not sure dude.
AFAIK no.
But in all fairness for the saving of 150 quid? I don't think I'd bother
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That why it's boxed back up to go back. :laugh: not worth my time to sort this, like i said it's Black friday soon.
Thanks for your input fella.
itsmix said:
That why it's boxed back up to go back. :laugh: not worth my time to sort this, like i said it's Black friday soon.
Thanks for your input fella.
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Nah no worries mate.
I remember my wife bought me a kindle fire one time, it offered with or without adverts?
Had no idea what it meant at the time.. But if theres a selectable option when you buy it, see what they do.
Having a OnePlus with a locked down bootloader is like buying a non alcoholic beer.
Non alcoholic Beer? it's just wrong
Have you tried downloading and installing the stock UK firmware from root
https://www.oneplus.com/uk/support/softwareupgrade/details?code=PM1587123976090
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My OEM option was also locked till I connected to the internet.
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My OEM option was also locked till I connected to the internet.
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That never passed my mind, is that true?
I'm always online from the off so wouldn't have noticed.
dladz said:
That never passed my mind, is that true?
I'm always online from the off so wouldn't have noticed.
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Yep it's true. I had a panic moment this summer when trying to unlock my bootloader. I skipped through all the initial setup steps and never connected to the web. I could not figure out why the bootloader unlock option was greyed out. Once I connected to the web the bootloader unlock option was available.
Yep.
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That never passed my mind, is that true?
I'm always online from the off so wouldn't have noticed.
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Yep, If you skip all the steps during setup. Developer mode can be enabled, but OEM is grey-ed out. The tooltip below suggests connecting to the internet or inserting a sim.
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Yep, If you skip all the steps during setup. Developer mode can be enabled, but OEM is grey-ed out. The tooltip below suggests connecting to the internet or inserting a sim.
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I just guess I've never done that before..
Surely the first thing with a new phone is popping your SIM in and getting online..
It's assume the OP actually did that.
But good to know cheers.
That also assumes that the device is checking in somewhere.
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FreshlyBaked 420 said:
Yep it's true. I had a panic moment this summer when trying to unlock my bootloader. I skipped through all the initial setup steps and never connected to the web. I could not figure out why the bootloader unlock option was greyed out. Once I connected to the web the bootloader unlock option was available.
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Haha good to know buddy..
I never knew