I have a major problem, I need to know if it will be possible to flash a custom rom on a nexus 6p. It seems that it will be hard because of that new bootloader.
smilehead said:
I have a major problem, I need to know if it will be possible to flash a custom rom on a nexus 6p. It seems that it will be hard because of that new bootloader.
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What do you mean? Any bootloader version on this device can be unlocked.
Heisenberg said:
What do you mean? Any bootloader version on this device can be unlocked.
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Sorry, I'm new to this stuff. I thought they can change the bootloader when you upgrade. Thanks for the help though
smilehead said:
Sorry, I'm new to this stuff. I thought they can change the bootloader when you upgrade. Thanks for the help though
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The bootloader does get updated. But you can unlock any bootloader, and updating it doesn't lock it again. Take a look at my guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206928
Oh, because i was afraid of the phone won't boot because of the android n won't boot if the phone has a unlocked bootloader.
smilehead said:
Oh, because i was afraid of the phone won't boot because of the android n won't boot if the phone has a unlocked bootloader.
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Nope, nothing like that to worry about. The locked/unlocked status won't stop it from booting.
Thanks. I can now upgrade in peace
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as from my other thread my n1 was sent back with a ill fitting back so i received it back today with the same imei number same serial number according to repair the bezel was replaced but there is no unlock padlock anymore is that usual
They gave you back your warranty, how nice of them
At least we now know there is a way to relock the phone, no?
SBS_ said:
They gave you back your warranty, how nice of them
At least we now know there is a way to relock the phone, no?
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exactly what i was thinking
did you tell them the bootloader was unlocked?
xxmonsterx said:
did you tell them the bootloader was unlocked?
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nope they never asked
How crazy is that???
It is possible to lock the bootloader, but you have to be working at HTC to do it.
liam.lah said:
It is possible to lock the bootloader, but you have to be working at HTC to do it.
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Apparently
It is possible to lock the bootloader, but you have to be working at HTC to do it.
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...for now?
I reckon they have some sort of flashing box that just obliterates everything and replaces it with official software.
dont they just have to flash back the original spl, which we dont have?
norman505 said:
dont they just have to flash back the original spl, which we dont have?
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That's what i think.
Unless someone can get that, no luck. Though it's probably a good thing that we can't relock the bootloaders.
Have installed the 4.2 update via recovery and locked the bootloader. Will I now get future OTA updates from google?
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Retroglide08 said:
Have installed the 4.2 update via recovery and locked the bootloader. Will I now get future OTA updates from google?
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The bootloader being locked or unlocked makes no difference. We typically see people OTA update fails from people who have modified system apps/files or installed a different kernel.
Ah ok. I had previously rooted it. But decided to revert back now that I have installed 4.2
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Unlocking Bootloader
So, can you unlock the bootloader on 4.2? Or does it even matter on what Android version you are on?
Thanks and Cheers!
ErnestoV31 said:
So, can you unlock the bootloader on 4.2? Or does it even matter on what Android version you are on?
Thanks and Cheers!
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It's a Nexus. Of course you can unlock the bootloader.
veeman said:
It's a Nexus. Of course you can unlock the bootloader.
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Yeah, but is the method for unlocking it on 4.2 different from the method on 4.1.1?
Sorry Im asking all these questions, rooting is a bit different from jailbreaking lol
ErnestoV31 said:
Yeah, but is the method for unlocking it on 4.2 different from the method on 4.1.1?
Sorry Im asking all these questions, rooting is a bit different from jailbreaking lol
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Haha, no. The method is still the same. And I suspect it will be the same for a while to come.
Oh and welcome to the Android world
The bootloader is unrelated to the version of Android you are running.
It is a " boot loader" that runs before the operating system is loaded.
Unlock it once, when you first get the device - and it should stay unlocked forever.
Nothing to do with root either - except the bootloader has to be unlocked to root the device.
Root and unroot the device as you like - just never mess with the bootloader after you unlock it.
Unlocking purges all your files...
ErnestoV31 said:
Yeah, but is the method for unlocking it on 4.2 different from the method on 4.1.1?
Sorry Im asking all these questions, rooting is a bit different from jailbreaking lol
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fastboot oem unlock
It hasn't changed since the first Nexus device and won't be changing any time soon.
Welcome to an open platform
Ok, My Nexus 4 NOT LOCK BOOTLOADER after update for Kitkat, and no lock in any Stock and Customs ROMS !
just stays on: "LOCK-STATE: unlocked"
The commando line fastboot oem lock not work :crying:
help me I'm desperate
Help pls ... how to lock my device ? .-.
Well first of all, why would you like to re-lock your bootloader?
mumaster20 said:
Well first of all, why would you like to re-lock your bootloader?
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my friend said that the OTA updates require locked bootloader, then I would like to lock it again ...
and how this under warranty, also wanted to make everything from factory
Your friend is wrong. You don't need locked bootloader to get OTA.
To get OTA update, you need stock rom and stock recovery, locked or unlocked doesn't matter.
You can also flash the factory stock image without wiping your data (see link in my signature).
If you have root you can use this app to lock and unlock your bootloader: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.segv11.bootunlocker
eksasol said:
Your friend is wrong. You don't need locked bootloader to get OTA.
To get OTA update, you need stock rom and stock recovery, locked or unlocked doesn't matter.
You can also flash the factory stock image without wiping your data (see link in my signature).
If you have root you can use this app to lock and unlock your bootloader: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.segv11.bootunlocker
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Yes, i understand .... so, my bootloader not lock with the app BootUnlocker, or command line, i tested all methods and nothing :crying:
AndreyVilella said:
Yes, i understand .... so, my bootloader not lock with the app BootUnlocker, or command line, i tested all methods and nothing :crying:
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I guess something is up with your phone physical memory, but it doesn't matter, it really should not affect your warrenty (but the custom rom and recoveries will). Makes zero different to OTA updates either.
eksasol said:
I guess something is up with your phone physical memory, but it doesn't matter, it really should not affect your warrenty (but the custom rom and recoveries will). Makes zero different to OTA updates either.
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Ok, thanks, then I can rest easy while the warranty? I just be with a recovery image and also manufactures and without Root?
AndreyVilella said:
Ok, thanks, then I can rest easy while the warranty? I just be with a recovery image and also manufactures and without Root?
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Honestly, I don't think they care if you have root either, but that's base on other user feedbacks. It seems LG warrenty is picky about other things and not very good from the feedbacks from what I read actually, but I haven't had first hand experience. But people have sent in rooted devices for repair.
I think just have factory image and stock recovery and stock kernel.
Solution !
eksasol said:
Honestly, I don't think they care if you have root either, but that's base on other user feedbacks. It seems LG warrenty is picky about other things and not very good from the feedbacks from what I read actually, but I haven't had first hand experience. But people have sent in rooted devices for repair.
I think just have factory image and stock recovery and stock kernel.
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Ok, Thanks ! I will continue in Stock image with bootloader Unlocked ...
I just wondered if its possible to lock the OnePlus 5 bootloader with a custom ROM installed?
I only ask as I know it was possible with the OnePlus 2 previously.
Thanks! :good:
This is more out of interest but why would you need to lock bootloader after flashing a custom rom?
Z-Blade said:
This is more out of interest but why would you need to lock bootloader after flashing a custom rom?
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My guess is to bypass the annoying screen before booting. Don't question why they wish to do it just help them do it....
The only way I know how to lock the bootloader is to simply go into the Developers option and disable OEM unlocking. I never done it myself so not sure if this will wipe your phone or not. Just back everything up just in case.
OcazPrime said:
My guess is to bypass the annoying screen before booting. Don't question why they wish to do it just help them do it....
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Z-Blade said:
This is more out of interest but why would you need to lock bootloader after flashing a custom rom?
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yeah its just to get rid of the annoying warning screen before booting and i guess just to feel that my device is somewhat secure lol
So anyone any idea if this is possible then or not?
Lmfaooooo wutt ?
adnan.techme said:
Lmfaooooo wutt ?
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Well it was actually possible with the OnePlus 3. So just asking if it's possible one the 5 because that unlocked bootloader loading screen is irritating lol
I am set to unlock the bootloader after permanently unlocking this phone. I am worried of the warrning that they talk about concerning the warranty. Is there a way to lock the bootloader up before sending it off for warranty to T-Mobile?
You know you can just restore the phone back to stock, and relock the bootloader right?
OhioYJ said:
You know you can just restore the phone back to stock, and relock the bootloader right?
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And T-Mobile will never know?
OhioYJ said:
You know you can just restore the phone back to stock, and relock the bootloader right?
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Also if I flash the international version on my T-Mobile phone, will I be able to flash the T-Mobile version back?
IllyaK said:
And T-Mobile will never know?
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No, they will never know. I sent phones in that had root, fastbooted all the original firmware and they were fixed and returned to me. Now if you were talking Samsung, that's a different story.
ggrant3876 said:
No, they will never know. I sent phones in that had root, fastbooted all the original firmware and they were fixed and returned to me. Now if you were talking Samsung, that's a different story.
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Also, is there a way to skip the 7 day wait for the email from OnePlus to be able to unlock the bootloader?
IllyaK said:
Also, is there a way to skip the 7 day wait for the email from OnePlus to be able to unlock the bootloader?
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That's a no on this
IllyaK said:
Also, is there a way to skip the 7 day wait for the email from OnePlus to be able to unlock the bootloader?
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I didn't but the T-Mobile version so I wouldn't have to wait on anything.