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[HOW-TO]Unlock the Bootloader on the Nvidia Shield

Introduction
The purpose of this guide is to provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to unlock the bootloader on your Nvidia Shield.
Why Would I want to Unlock my Bootloader?
Unlocking your bootloader allows you to modify all aspects of your device to suite your needs which includes but is not limited to, installing custom Recovery images such as Clockworkmod Recovery or Team Win Recovery Project, installing custom ROM's, custom Kernels, as well as other MOD's and patches.
Will Unlocking my Bootloader Void my Warranty?
Warning: Unlocking your Nvidia Shield's bootloader will void the warranty, please note that even if you re-lock the bootloader the bootloader still show a flag that the device is voided for warranty.
This warning being given please also see this post by JordanKeyes regarding warranty information as it relates to hardware issues or hardware failures.
Unlocking your Bootloader
1. Backup everything on your device that you don't want to loose such any apps (And there respective data), pictures, videos, music, etc. as unlocking your devices bootloader will erase all data on the device. You can fully backup your devices contents without root using ADB's backup command or by using the Holo Backup Tool.
2. Download and install the ADB and Fastboot drivers for your Shield, the drivers can be downloaded here. You can also follow along with wwjoshdew's excellent video tutorial on how to properly install the ADB and Fastboot drivers for your Shield on Windows.
3. Make sure you have ADB and Fastboot setup and installed on your computer. If you haven't already setup and installed ADB and Fastboot a simple ADB and Fastboot installer can be downloaded from here.
4. Fully power off your Shield by long pressing on the Power button until the power menu appears, then select the "Power off" option.
5. Boot your Shield into Fastboot mode using one of the following ways:
5. A. Power on your Shield while simultaneously holding the Power button + Back button + Home button. Release the buttons once the Fastboot bootloader screen appears.
5. B. Run the following ADB command from a command prompt window (USB cable must already be connected from your Shield to your Computer):
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
6.Now that you are at the Fastboot bootloader screen, connect your Shield to your computer using your USB cable. Make sure that your USB cable is plugged into a USB 2.0 port directly connected to your motherboard as sometimes USB 3.0 ports can cause problems and front panel USB connections can be unreliable.
7. Open up a command prompt window (cmd) in the directory where installed ADB and Fastboot to. For example if I installed ADB and Fastboot to a folder on my Desktop which is on my D: drive I would open a command window in "D:\Desktop\Fastboot_ADB".
8. From the command prompt windows enter the following command:
Code:
fastboot devices
If you device is detected and it shows your devices serial number you are ready to move on to the next step. If no device is shown make sure you have the correctly installed the ADB and Fastboot drivers from step number 2.
9. Now that your device is detected by Fastboot the following command is used to unlock your bootloader:
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
10. You will now be presented with the bootloader unlock menu. After reading the disclaimer, use the Back button and the Home button to navigate to the "Unlock" option. Once the "Unlock" option has been highlighted use the Shield button to confirm your selection of unlocking your bootloader. It's important to remember that unlocking the bootloader will wipe all your data from the device, and that a flag showing your warranty is void will appear at the bootloader screen.
11. Once your bootloader has finished being unlocked, you will be taken back to the fastboot bootloader screen. From here you can power off your Shield.
Re-locking your Bootloader
To re-lock your bootloader you can following steps 4-8 of the procedure listed above and when you come to step 9 run the following command instead of "fastboot oem unlock":
Code:
fastboot oem lock
The above command will re-lock your Shield's bootloader. Note: As previously mentioned re-locking your Shield's bootloader will not restore your warranty or remove the warranty void flag on your device's bootloader.
Conclusion
Now that you have successfully unlocked the bootloader on your Nvidia Shield you are free to flash custom Recoveries, ROM's, Kernel's, MOD's etc. enjoy :good:.
If you are stuck with the bootloader unlocking procedure I would recommend checking out this great video tutorial by wwjoshdew.

I'm having an issue unlocking the bootloader. I have the drivers and fastboot install successfully as well as adb and fastboot. I run the command "adb reboot bootloader" which reboots my shield into bootloader but when I run "fastboot devices" nothing shows up. USB debugging is enabled.
When the device is booted normally the command "adb devices" picks up the device. It is only in fastboot that adb commands aren't recognized.
I added a picture, any thoughts?
Edit: followed the instructions in the following video and all is dandy now. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSisjVwcPbE&hd=1

themichael said:
I'm having an issue unlocking the bootloader. I have the drivers and fastboot install successfully as well as adb and fastboot. I run the command "adb reboot bootloader" which reboots my shield into bootloader but when I run "fastboot devices" nothing shows up. USB debugging is enabled.
When the device is booted normally the command "adb devices" picks up the device. It is only in fastboot that adb commands aren't recognized.
I added a picture, any thoughts?
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Look in device manager and check if the PC recognizes the shield as an adb device when in fastboot.
For me i have to switch between using fastboot and being able to copy files to it.

fastboot error
chevyowner said:
Look in device manager and check if the PC recognizes the shield as an adb device when in fastboot.
For me i have to switch between using fastboot and being able to copy files to it.
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Hi i am having issue with dab and fast boot drivers.
When I install the driver as adb I can't fast boot to install the thor.img but once it reboots It reverts or reinstalls a shield driver and causes confusion and blocks when I want to mount.

gogul1 said:
Hi i am having issue with dab and fast boot drivers.
When I install the driver as adb I can't fast boot to install the thor.img but once it reboots It reverts or reinstalls a shield driver and causes confusion and blocks when I want to mount.
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Nvidia just released a new set of USB drivers in their Tegra for Android Development Pack which you can download from here. I would recommend installing the development pack and the drivers it includes.

ok
I have done it and these are the new drivers I have under device manager.
Still can't mount though, operation not permitted Usb debugging enabled.
here are the two new drivers which let me get as far as the mount command but no further
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and here's it telling me no in abd and fastboot
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gogul1 said:
I have done it and these are the new drivers I have under device manager.
Still can't mount though, operation not permitted Usb debugging enabled.
here are the two new drivers which let me get as far as the mount command but no further
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and here's it telling me no in abd and fastboot
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From that pic you posted the mount command failed because you were not root.

chevyowner said:
From that pic you posted the mount command failed because you were not root.
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I have updated the original post in my manual rooting procedure thread that includes a new insecure boot.img that has a patched adbd binary to allow the insecure boot.img to provide a root shell when booted from.

shimp208 said:
I have updated the original post in my manual rooting procedure thread that includes a new insecure boot.img that has a patched adbd binary to allow the insecure boot.img to provide a root shell when booted from.
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Huh??????????
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Were you trying to answer this post

chevyowner said:
Huh??????????
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Were you trying to answer this post
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Oh what I meant chevyowner was since you had responded to that guy's post about him not having a root shell after booting the insecure boot.img I decided to jump in and mention I had updated the original post to include a new updated insecure boot.img that should fix his root shell problem. Sorry for any confusion I caused there buddy!

shimp208 said:
Oh what I meant chevyowner was since you had responded to that guy's post about him not having a root shell after booting the insecure boot.img I decided to jump in and mention I had updated the original post to include a new updated insecure boot.img that should fix his root shell problem. Sorry for any confusion I caused there buddy!
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No problem.
I had to change to oil in my car in a parking lot earlier because it was cheaper to change it then it would have been add 3-4 quarts and change it when I got home. My car need 5 quarts of oil. I was not in a a good mood then.

I made two videos on the NVIDIA Shield. Please let me know what you think @shimp208.
How To Unlock the Bootloader: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Am5WYRojMs
How To Root the Nvidia Shield: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4-C0CzKoFs

thx. works nice.

wwjoshdew said:
I made two videos on the NVIDIA Shield. Please let me know what you think @shimp208.
How To Unlock the Bootloader: [
How To Root the Nvidia Shield: []
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Sweet thanks

wwjoshdew said:
I made two videos on the NVIDIA Shield. Please let me know what you think @shimp208.
How To Unlock the Bootloader: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Am5WYRojMs
How To Root the Nvidia Shield: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4-C0CzKoFs
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I tried another proggie to root and got jammed up.. following the videos josh did had me rooted in minutes. Great job and thanks!

why?
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C:\Users\Thomas>fastboot oem unlock
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FAILED (command write failed (Unknown error))
finished. total time: 0.582s
I tried it with the Shield RAM tool, but won't work either..

so, i managed to root and install custom recovery without touching the bootloader. the status still reads as locked, but i am free to mod and install custom roms and such. i used towelroot apk. and flashify to flash the recovery image.

mr.dude5660 said:
so, i managed to root and install custom recovery without touching the bootloader. the status still reads as locked, but i am free to mod and install custom roms and such. i used towelroot apk. and flashify to flash the recovery image.
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Where did you find the towelroot apk? Been searching for over a month with no success.
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BTW, bootloader mode on the tablet:
- Hold "Volume Down" -> Press "Power" and continue to hold "Volume Down" until device boots into bootloader mode.
There is no home or back button to press while the device is off.

Sorry for bump this thread, but i have to.
I want to unlock my bootloader to revert back into KK and then try to do a clean installation of LP. Reading this guide and watching the videos, and also looking into the img downloaded from nvidia, it says i have to install the fastboot drivers. The problem is that i have already installed fastboot and adb drivers since i have some other devices as a Xperia and stuff. For me, there is no Yellow sign as shown in the video, my device is recognized as Portable Device and it already says "Shield Tablet" MTP.
I've tried going into bootloader to see if it prompts any new devices but i got nothing. adb devices show my device, but i'm not sure if i need more.

Can't update

So my dad went out and bought a nakasig/tilapia it's running Android 4.2.1 and bootloader is 4.13. Having just updated my razor/flo via fastboot everything was setup and working. "adb reboot bootloader" reboots the nakasig/tilapia into fastboot mode and "fastboot devices" shows the nakasig/tilapia serial number. Every other fastboot command just hangs there and does nothing. "fastboot oem unlock" does not prompt me to unlock bootloader. "fastboot reboot" doesn't even reboot the tablet. I use Linux so I figured I would try Windows following the thread sticky'd in this forum http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2175086 same problem adb works fastboot will list the device but can't do anything with it. "fastboot getvar all" did give me an error however "FAILED (command write failed (Unknown error))" all the other commands just hang there doing nothing saying nothing. Having tried Windows and Linux setups which I have used on my other Nexus devices without issue I am starting to think its an issue with the bootloader maybe I need some older version of fastboot.
Is there a way to flash bootloader from inside Android or Recovery? I can use Towelroot to root the tablet then flash TWRP from Android and boot into TWRP but I don't think you can flash a bootloader from there or unlock the bootloader can you?
Edit: according to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2068207 the nakasig/tilapia bootloader is encrypted so you can't flash or unlock it without fastboot.

OK so you have a 2013 N7 that does not have this problem, but your dad's 2012 does. Two different pieces of hardware.
Could it be a driver issue? Sometimes when the drivers are not talking to it correctly you get these flaky results. Different USB cable/port?
Theoretically there is a flash all command you can use to flash an update of the whole thing including the bootloader without it being unlocked. However if you are getting write errors then you should really be cautious because that could just fry it instead of fixing it.
dextroamphetamine said:
So my dad went out and bought a nakasig/tilapia it's running Android 4.2.1 and bootloader is 4.13. Having just updated my razor/flo via fastboot everything was setup and working. "adb reboot bootloader" reboots the nakasig/tilapia into fastboot mode and "fastboot devices" shows the nakasig/tilapia serial number. Every other fastboot command just hangs there and does nothing. "fastboot oem unlock" does not prompt me to unlock bootloader. "fastboot reboot" doesn't even reboot the tablet. I use Linux so I figured I would try Windows following the thread sticky'd in this forum http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2175086 same problem adb works fastboot will list the device but can't do anything with it. "fastboot getvar all" did give me an error however "FAILED (command write failed (Unknown error))" all the other commands just hang there doing nothing saying nothing. Having tried Windows and Linux setups which I have used on my other Nexus devices without issue I am starting to think its an issue with the bootloader maybe I need some older version of fastboot.
Is there a way to flash bootloader from inside Android or Recovery? I can use Towelroot to root the tablet then flash TWRP from Android and boot into TWRP but I don't think you can flash a bootloader from there or unlock the bootloader can you?
Edit: according to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2068207 the nakasig/tilapia bootloader is encrypted so you can't flash or unlock it without fastboot.
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cmstlist said:
OK so you have a 2013 N7 that does not have this problem, but your dad's 2012 does. Two different pieces of hardware.
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Correct.
cmstlist said:
Could it be a driver issue? Sometimes when the drivers are not talking to it correctly you get these flaky results.
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ADB and fasboot use the same drivers don't they? While in Anroid adb works fine I can adb shell I can adb push/get I can adb reboot.
cmstlist said:
Different USB cable/port?
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Tried every cable and port I have. Different computers even.
cmstlist said:
Theoretically there is a flash all command you can use to flash an update of the whole thing including the bootloader without it being unlocked. However if you are getting write errors then you should really be cautious because that could just fry it instead of fixing it.
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NONE of the fastboot commands work except "fastboot devices"

dextroamphetamine said:
Correct.
ADB and fasboot use the same drivers don't they? While in Anroid adb works fine I can adb shell I can adb push/get I can adb reboot.
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No, AFAIK they're different drivers, and different devices often require a distinct driver install too.

cmstlist said:
No, AFAIK they're different drivers, and different devices often require a distinct driver install too.
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Got any sources on that info?

WOW
weird! really weird!
I really don't know what the issue, the fact that it happens on Linux and on Windows makes me think to an hardware realted issue, unfortunately..
As long as I know adb and fastboot do not use exactly the same drivers, but you download and install them together, so it should n not be a problem, this one..
The only think I can suggest you atm is to try with Linux by logging in as superuser (su). On my slackware with my "normal" user adb works as usual, but if I try to use fastboot the terminal says me No permissions..
I hope someway your distro has the same issue, even if your fastboot devices success!
So login as superuser and try to use fastboot. If you do not install it in /bin partition you should have to locate its directory and then use
./fastboot devices
or any other command but with ./fastboot instead of fastboot..
hope it helps.. I really hope!!

For that matter, on a whim... when you open a command prompt in Windows to adb to your device, try running Command Prompt as an Administrator. Sometimes Windows is weird like that.

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No Fastboot Option In Bootloader

I restarted my phone this evening, and when it booted up I got a "decryption unsuccessful" message. When that happens it appears my only option is to flash a factory image. So I download the most recent image, and when I get into the bootloader I see no option for fastboot.
When I'm in TWRP (3.0.2-0) I can see my phone listed in recovery or sideload when I run "adb devices" from my computer, but no devices are listed when the command is run while on the main bootloader screen.
Not sure if it matters at this point, but I had the 20160821 Pure Nexus build installed when this happened.
How do I get my phone into fastboot mode so I can flash the factory image?
Thanks so much for your help.

It sounds like you may not have the latest drivers for the Android SDK or ADB toolkit.

RonaldusMagnus said:
I restarted my phone this evening, and when it booted up I got a "decryption unsuccessful" message. When that happens it appears my only option is to flash a factory image. So I download the most recent image, and when I get into the bootloader I see no option for fastboot.
When I'm in TWRP (3.0.2-0) I can see my phone listed in recovery or sideload when I run "adb devices" from my computer, but no devices are listed when the command is run while on the main bootloader screen.
Not sure if it matters at this point, but I had the 20160821 Pure Nexus build installed when this happened.
How do I get my phone into fastboot mode so I can flash the factory image?
Thanks so much for your help.
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When you are in bootloader, you can use fastboot commands.

RonaldusMagnus said:
I restarted my phone this evening, and when it booted up I got a "decryption unsuccessful" message. When that happens it appears my only option is to flash a factory image. So I download the most recent image, and when I get into the bootloader I see no option for fastboot.
When I'm in TWRP (3.0.2-0) I can see my phone listed in recovery or sideload when I run "adb devices" from my computer, but no devices are listed when the command is run while on the main bootloader screen.
Not sure if it matters at this point, but I had the 20160821 Pure Nexus build installed when this happened.
How do I get my phone into fastboot mode so I can flash the factory image?
Thanks so much for your help.
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Not sure what you're talking about. Turn the phone off. Hold vol down + power, to boot into the bootloader / fastboot.
Run the fastboot devices command, and you should see your device. That's where you can flash your system images.

JustPlayingHard said:
When you are in bootloader, you can use fastboot commands.
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So, if I'm at the bootloader's main screen, I should be able to see my device when I run the command "adb fastboot devices", right? Cuz that's not happening. Also, when I use the volume rocker to see the available options fastboot isn't listed.
When I go into recovery from the bootloader and run the command "adb devices" I see my device listed with "recovery" next to it. When I launch ADB sideload from TWRP, I also see my device listed with "sideload" next to it.
So, I can run fastboot commands when I'm in the bootloader even if "adb fastboot devices" returns nothing?

RonaldusMagnus said:
So, if I'm at the bootloader's main screen, I should be able to see my device when I run the command "adb fastboot devices", right? Cuz that's not happening. Also, when I use the volume rocker to see the available options fastboot isn't listed.
When I go into recovery from the bootloader and run the command "adb devices" I see my device listed with "recovery" next to it. When I launch ADB sideload from TWRP, I also see my device listed with "sideload" next to it.
So, I can run fastboot commands when I'm in the bootloader even if "adb fastboot devices" returns nothing?
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It's not adb fastboot.. It's just fastboot.

teh roxxorz said:
Not sure what you're talking about. Turn the phone off. Hold vol down + power, to boot into the bootloader / fastboot.
Run the fastboot devices command, and you should see your device. That's where you can flash your system images.
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The problem I have is that when I'm in the bootloader (at the screen with the android robot on its back) and use the volume rocker to see the available options, fastboot isn't listed as an option to select.
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RonaldusMagnus said:
The problem I have is that when I'm in the bootloader (at the screen with the android robot on its back) and use the volume rocker to see the available options, fastboot isn't listed as an option to select.
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It's literally, stay in bootloader
type: "fastboot devices" and you should see your device.

JustPlayingHard said:
It's literally, stay in bootloader
type: "fastboot devices" and you should see your device.
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Thanks. I'll do as you said and report back. Maybe what I'm doing wrong is recalling the bootloader unlock procedures where "adb" precedes some of the commands when executing them from the Windows command prompt.
Just to be ridiculously clear it's:
1. While unplugged, Power + Volume Down to enter the bootloader.
2. Once in the bootloader connect USB cable.
3. Navigate to the SDK platform-tools folder, and from the Windows command prompt execute "fastboot devices". Then I should see my device listed.
Sorry if I'm being dense.

RonaldusMagnus said:
Thanks. I'll do as you said and report back. Maybe what I'm doing wrong is recalling the bootloader unlock procedures where "adb" precedes some of the commands when executing them from the Windows command prompt.
Just to be ridiculously clear it's:
1. While unplugged, Power + Volume Down to enter the bootloader.
2. Once in the bootloader connect USB cable.
3. Navigate to the SDK platform-tools folder, and from the Windows command prompt execute "fastboot devices". Then I should see my device listed.
Sorry if I'm being dense.
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No worries, it's probably me that's being dense.
That should work fine

RonaldusMagnus said:
Thanks. I'll do as you said and report back. Maybe what I'm doing wrong is recalling the bootloader unlock procedures where "adb" precedes some of the commands when executing them from the Windows command prompt.
Just to be ridiculously clear it's:
1. While unplugged, Power + Volume Down to enter the bootloader.
2. Once in the bootloader connect USB cable.
3. Navigate to the SDK platform-tools folder, and from the Windows command prompt execute "fastboot devices". Then I should see my device listed.
Sorry if I'm being dense.
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or plug your phone in (while its booted normally, into its OS)
type: adb reboot bootloader
once phone reboots to bootloader, type: fastboot devices

He must have came from a HTC bc he's looking for the option Fastboot in Bootloader.
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Thanks for your help everyone. I'm back up and running now. My problems stemmed from a misunderstanding that once in the bootloader I'm already able to execute fastboot commands and didn't need to select a fastboot option from the bootloader. And I had a misunderstood how to execute the fastboot commands from the command prompt.
Many thanks to everyone setting me straight!

Phone stuck without os and can't access to fastboot or adb

guys I'm in a bad situation, phone is without OS and I can only access to recovery or bootloader, I have a twrp installed and I can't access to an USB otg (simple usb doesn't even blink like they are not working, If I connect an hdd it doesn't recognize it but gives it power) and I can't access to the phone as MTP or with adb devices or adb sideload. Even on bootloader mode device isn't showed when I try the command "fastboot devices" and it says "download mode = DISABLED".
so I only have access to twrp with those limitations, I need a big help, phone is with BTL unlocked and with expired warranty.
thanks in advance

parodiniccolo said:
guys I'm in a bad situation, phone is without OS and I can only access to recovery or bootloader, I have a twrp installed and I can't access to an USB otg (simple usb doesn't even blink like they are not working, If I connect an hdd it doesn't recognize it but gives it power) and I can't access to the phone as MTP or with adb devices or adb sideload. Even on bootloader mode device isn't showed when I try the command "fastboot devices" and it says "download mode = DISABLED".so I only have access to twrp with those limitations, I need a big help, phone is with BTL unlocked and with expired warranty.
thanks in advance
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Download mode=disabled is the default (normal) displayed in bootloader mode. You seem to infer that is what fastboot returned when you typed devices? MTP works in TWRP automatically when it loads. Sounds like you may have a PC driver/cable issue. When you plug the device into your PC, how is it recognized?

v12xke said:
Download mode=disabled is the default (normal) displayed in bootloader mode. You seem to infer that is what fastboot returned when you typed devices? MTP works in TWRP automatically when it loads. Sounds like you may have a PC driver/cable issue. When you plug the device into your PC, how is it recognized?
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I'm on mac so I don't have any driver issues and other phones works fine with mtp in TWRP

Up please

parodiniccolo said:
I'm on mac so I don't have any driver issues and other phones works fine with mtp in TWRP
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You are using OSX, right? Fastboot commands should start with ./ before each command. For example: ./fastboot devices, or ./fastboot flash, or ./fastboot reboot bootloader. Same applies for adb commands. If you are already familiar with flashing images, read my post below about OSX and fastboot.
Do not click into the thread because it is for the Nexus 5X new users guide.
Edit: Whoops! Initially shared the wrong link above. Follow this link instead:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=68758793&postcount=3
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Fastboot help

I have recently unlocked the bootloader on the Note 7 with success and want to install a custom ROM. But the problem I'm facing is that whenever the phone is in fastboot mode, running the "adb devices" command, the phone doesn't show up at all. When the phone is booted into MIUI with USB Debug enabled, the phone is listed. I have tried multiple computers, the stock USB cable, multiple USB ports, resetting the phone but the phone just will not show up on the "adb devices" list when it's in fastboot. Any suggestions on what to do next? I really want to install a custom ROM and root, etc....

BlackHawk580 said:
I have recently unlocked the bootloader on the Note 7 with success and want to install a custom ROM. But the problem I'm facing is that whenever the phone is in fastboot mode, running the "adb devices" command, the phone doesn't show up at all. When the phone is booted into MIUI with USB Debug enabled, the phone is listed. I have tried multiple computers, the stock USB cable, multiple USB ports, resetting the phone but the phone just will not show up on the "adb devices" list when it's in fastboot. Any suggestions on what to do next? I really want to install a custom ROM and root, etc....
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try to reinstall the adb drivers on your pc. You can also install a twrp recovery so you can flash roms, root or whatever you want even from your phone

_NikO_ said:
try to reinstall the adb drivers on your pc. You can also install a twrp recovery so you can flash roms, root or whatever you want even from your phone
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I've done that too, I've downgraded ADB Drivers as well and nothing has worked. Also, I can't install TWRP if the phone doesn't even show up on my computer to flash the custom recovery

BlackHawk580 said:
I've done that too, I've downgraded ADB Drivers as well and nothing has worked. Also, I can't install TWRP if the phone doesn't even show up on my computer to flash the custom recovery
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Has your pc got windows 10?
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BlackHawk580 said:
I've done that too, I've downgraded ADB Drivers as well and nothing has worked. Also, I can't install TWRP if the phone doesn't even show up on my computer to flash the custom recovery
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Go in Device Manager in your pc and look for "ADB Interface". If there isnt your android device then you havent installed drivers properly so go check

_NikO_ said:
Has your pc got windows 10?
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Go in Device Manager in your pc and look for "ADB Interface". If there isnt your android device then you havent installed drivers properly so go check
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Yes, I've done that too, I've tried installing various different drivers as well, it also has Windows 10 as well

BlackHawk580 said:
Yes, I've done that too, I've tried installing various different drivers as well
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So your phone is showing up in Adb devuces without any yellow warning or anything?

_NikO_ said:
So your phone is showing up in Adb devuces without any yellow warning or anything?
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It doesn't show up at all on the list, yeah

BlackHawk580 said:
I'm facing is that whenever the phone is in fastboot mode, running the "adb devices" command, the phone doesn't show up at all.
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Isn't that intended? You should use fastboot commands, not ADB commands...
What is the output of
Code:
fastboot devices
?

BlackHawk580 said:
It doesn't show up at all on the list, yeah
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If there isnt your computer isnt actually seeing it as an adb device

osd_daedalus said:
Isn't that intended? You should use fastboot commands, not ADB commands...
What is the output of
Code:
fastboot devices
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Okay so, I ran that command and it does show up in the list thankfully. But now I have another problem. I can't boot into the recovery. I try the fasboot boot command and it just restarts normally and for some reason, doing volume up and power doesn't enter the recovery either.

BlackHawk580 said:
Isn't that intended? You should use fastboot commands, not ADB commands...
What is the output of
Okay so, I ran that command and it does show up in the list thankfully. But now I have another problem. I can't boot into the recovery. I try the fasboot boot command and it just restarts normally and for some reason, doing volume down and power doesn't enter the recovery either.
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I'm not sure you can reboot to recovery from fastboot.
Some people tell you can launch "fastboot reboot recovery" but it is not a standard command and does not work for me.
In fastboot you can boot the recovery image file with
Code:
fastboot boot recovery.img
Change recovery.img with your recovery file.
Keeping it simply, can you reboot normally and reboot to recovery via adb? With "adb reboot recovery"

Fastboot is the way to flash anything
Your phone don't have to get recognized by adb, it's more for sideload or apk installation. To flash recovery, you need fastboot.
Try fastboot flash recovery recovery.img (recovery.img should be in the same folder as fastboot.exe)

Is there any news? I have a similar problem:
I boot in fastboot mode and I run `fastboot oem device-info` to check status:
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$ fastboot oem device-info [15:20:59]
(bootloader) Verity mode: true
(bootloader) Device unlocked: true
(bootloader) Device critical unlocked: true
(bootloader) Charger screen enabled: false
OKAY [ 0.001s]
Finished. Total time: 0.001s
And it seems ok.
Now I try
Code:
$ fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
and it stuck there and it don't do anything.
I tried different PCs and different cables, nothing make it works!
Normally it only lasts some seconds...
What should I try?
Thanks in advance