P8 Lite Boot loop - P8lite Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I've been trying almost everything for days. When I turn on the phone the bootloader enters in a loop.
I can't access to recovery (vol up + power), not even in update mode(vol up & vol down + power).
The only thing I can access is the fastboot but my phone is locked and I don't the have the imei to unlock via calculator or the oficial huawei page.
If someone have any suggestions.

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VicenteR93 said:
I've been trying almost everything for days. When I turn on the phone the bootloader enters in a loop.
I can't access to recovery (vol up + power), not even in update mode(vol up & vol down + power).
The only thing I can access is the fastboot but my phone is locked and I don't the have the imei to unlock via calculator or the oficial huawei page.
If someone have any suggestions.
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If getting your IMEI is your only concern then you can get that from the box... But you'll need Product ID too, and for that you'll need to have your phone booted up...

amageek said:
If getting your IMEI is your only concern then you can get that from the box... But you'll need Product ID too, and for that you'll need to have your phone booted up...
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There is a program for that. Huawei product id generator. You can find this program very easy.

amageek said:
If getting your IMEI is your only concern then you can get that from the box... But you'll need Product ID too, and for that you'll need to have your phone booted up...
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when you mean the box. Is the box where I bought the phone? 'Cause I don't have it anymore and is not even behind the battery.

VicenteR93 said:
when you mean the box. Is the box where I bought the phone? 'Cause I don't have it anymore and is not even behind the battery.
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Yes that box.. There may be other way too, I'll look into it and share is I find anything

Fedroid said:
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I downloaded the official ROM from huawei and is the recent version but when I tried to install it with "fastboot update file.zip" is asking for an android-text.txt and I been searching to re-create that file manually and then is asking for another file and so on.
I've been searching if I can install the oficcial ROM by fastboot even if is not unlocked and find this guide but it is not usefull for me 'cause I can't access into the download mode or use adb.
This is the information I could extract from my phone.
Firmware : ALE-L21C109B130
I couldn't fint this version of firmware.
If you could light my way if you have another method.

VicenteR93 said:
I downloaded the official ROM from huawei and is the recent version but when I tried to install it with "fastboot update file.zip" is asking for an android-text.txt and I been searching to re-create that file manually and then is asking for another file and so on.
I've been searching if I can install the oficcial ROM by fastboot even if is not unlocked and find this guide but it is not usefull for me 'cause I can't access into the download mode or use adb.
This is the information I could extract from my phone.
Firmware : ALE-L21C109B130
I couldn't fint this version of firmware.
If you could light my way if you have another method.
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Extract files and flash it one by one using fastboot commands

I recommend you watch this video even if it is in Spanish, it can help you
,is from
EloYGomeZTv:good:
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Fedroid said:
Extract files and flash it one by one using fastboot commands
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Everything failed when tries to write 'cause the bootloader is locked.

davidlikeandroid23 said:
I recommend you watch this video even if it is in Spanish, it can help you
,is from
EloYGomeZTv:good:
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I already saw a tutorial like this one but my bootloader is locked and I don't have the imei to unlock it. But thanks anyway.

VicenteR93 said:
I already saw a tutorial like this one but my bootloader is locked and I don't have the imei to unlock it. But thanks anyway.
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Ok i searched for ways to find an IMEI number and found couple of ways...
1) Look under/in the sim tray. It may be there (I didn't check this out)
2) Find the IMEI/MEID using Google Dashboard. This is Google's control center that can be accessed from any computer with a web browser. You will need to log in with the Google account associated with your Android phone.You can access Google Dashboard by visiting www.google.com/settings/dashboard Expand the "Android" section by clicking the "Android" heading.Locate your phone in the list. If you have multiple devices associated with your account, all of the devices will be displayed. Find the device that you are trying to retrieve the IMEI/MEID number for. (This works)
3) At last, you can try to remove the back case and remove the battery. This can help you in 2 ways. Firstly, there should be IMEI code present under the battery. Secondly, this may cause you to get out of bootloop

amageek said:
Ok i searched for ways to find an IMEI number and found couple of ways...
1) Look under/in the sim tray. It may be there (I didn't check this out)
2) Find the IMEI/MEID using Google Dashboard. This is Google's control center that can be accessed from any computer with a web browser. You will need to log in with the Google account associated with your Android phone.You can access Google Dashboard by visiting www.google.com/settings/dashboard Expand the "Android" section by clicking the "Android" heading.Locate your phone in the list. If you have multiple devices associated with your account, all of the devices will be displayed. Find the device that you are trying to retrieve the IMEI/MEID number for. (This works)
3) At last, you can try to remove the back case and remove the battery. This can help you in 2 ways. Firstly, there should be IMEI code present under the battery. Secondly, this may cause you to get out of bootloop
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You're the best Sir, the holy ruler!!!
I finally found it. With the option 1.
I checked to the second option and it was there too. Didn't know that option.
Thank you so much.

VicenteR93 said:
You're the best Sir, the holy ruler!!!
I finally found it. With the option 1.
I checked to the second option and it was there too. Didn't know that option.
Thank you so much.
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Cheers... Now you may proceed further.. Do tell us about your methods/steps/processes for future reference...

Did you try installing hisuite to a windows machine there is a recovery option on it it will install the LATEST emui ROM to your phone and recover it.
http://consumer.huawei.com/minisite/HiSuite_en/index.html
Edit: if I remember correctly you just have to be in fastboot to recover it

ndg_2000 said:
Did you try installing hisuite to a windows machine there is a recovery option on it it will install the LATEST emui ROM to your phone and recover it.
http://consumer.huawei.com/minisite/HiSuite_en/index.html
Edit: if I remember correctly you just have to be in fastboot to recover it
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I tried but at the end it tells me that I need to take the phone to the nearest center.

I downloaded a lot of ROM to try but I'm still trapped in the boot loop.
I tried all the solutions that has been posted before.

VicenteR93 said:
I downloaded a lot of ROM to try but I'm still trapped in the boot loop.
I tried all the solutions that has been posted before.
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Have you managed to get the boot loader unlocked if not you need to tackle that first then your recovery options open up some what

ndg_2000 said:
Have you managed to get the boot loader unlocked if not you need to tackle that first then your recovery options open up some what
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I already unlocked the bootlooader but I still have the boot loop even after pass cust, system, recovery, boot.

VicenteR93 said:
I already unlocked the bootlooader but I still have the boot loop even after pass cust, system, recovery, boot.
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Stupid question but I will ask it anyway did you md5 check all of the files you have downloaded as I have had issues with another device and it was because of bad files

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Frp lock reset/override

well my girlfiend locked her p9 lite (l22) and is now locked out with no way of recovering (kid was watching pepper and must of reset) (she came from apple so no previous google acc etc and number on acc was changed due to being harrased (network changed it same sim) ive got further than alot of youtube etc at beating the frp) and long story short i deal with hardware, not so much software, and would love some one to make me a small html file that i can open in chrome on the phone to access settings (dev or all) as i cant seem to get my head around intent bit and is too long to put in url bar (and my html file didnt work lol) or some other way around as it wont let me install an app from chrome (you cant use the old browser or google now .... )
Many thanks for any help
I understood that you Need an HTML file (I don't know how ti make it), but I don't understood what is the problem XD. You have bricked the Phone and have bootloader and frp locked ?
SevenSlevin said:
I understood that you Need an HTML file (I don't know how ti make it), but I don't understood what is the problem XD. You have bricked the Phone and have bootloader and frp locked ?
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Yeah i can access file:/// though chrome but it doesnt offer me to unblock installation and without adb being verified im finding it near impossible to do anything bar surf the web and afraid to say i left all locked as it was her phone and she just browses the web n fb etc
Billy141 said:
Yeah i can access file:/// though chrome but it doesnt offer me to unblock installation and without adb being verified im finding it near impossible to do anything bar surf the web and afraid to say i left all locked as it was her phone and she just browses the web n fb etc
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Have you tried:
Data factory reset?
flash stock firmware from fastboot?
trying to enter on 2nd recovery (don't know if bootloader le it do) and download firmware using wifi?
sdload folder with update.app file in and try to flash it: power + vol- + vol+?
SevenSlevin said:
Have you tried:
Data factory reset?
flash stock firmware from fastboot?
trying to enter on 2nd recovery (don't know if bootloader le it do) and download firmware using wifi?
sdload folder with update.app file in and try to flash it: power + vol- + vol+?
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i havnt tried flashing stock firmware yet due to not being able to find the correct one (vns-l22 dual sim etc....) and i can upgrade from sd on project menu but same issue as befor can find loads of l21 or l31 but not l22
ps this is second ever huawei ive had to sort but first ever software fix/change
Billy141 said:
i havnt tried flashing stock firmware yet due to not being able to find the correct one (vns-l22 dual sim etc....) and i can upgrade from sd on project menu but same issue as befor can find loads of l21 or l31 but not l22
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Try to enter in 2nd recovery (Huawei eRecovery) that let you normally to download "latest version and recovery" of your phone.
to do that: press vol+ and hold it while connecting on PC or power on + vol+ while charging.
ill give it ago but whilst breaking the frp on a moto g last year it would of made it even harder and i currently have no way of pulling stock but here goes!
it just keeps saying getting package info failed (tried few times now)
SevenSlevin said:
Have you tried:
Data factory reset?
flash stock firmware from fastboot?
trying to enter on 2nd recovery (don't know if bootloader le it do) and download firmware using wifi?
sdload folder with update.app file in and try to flash it: power + vol- + vol+?
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im in fastboot & rescue but hisuite is saying not supported lol
Edit: Now i have tried using a p9 lite vns -21 update via fastboot (fails due to adroid-info.txt missing) and sd card methods (wrong device) and obv as before update via erecovery wifi just fails
Okay so found another new way to access the files and be able to run them but any apk executed just says there is no app to use/open/install it lol so assuming that's due to initial setup still running
Done it!
how? i have similar problem
Billy141 said:
well my girlfiend locked her p9 lite (l22) and is now locked out with no way of recovering (kid was watching pepper and must of reset) (she came from apple so no previous google acc etc and number on acc was changed due to being harrased (network changed it same sim) ive got further than alot of youtube etc at beating the frp) and long story short i deal with hardware, not so much software, and would love some one to make me a small html file that i can open in chrome on the phone to access settings (dev or all) as i cant seem to get my head around intent bit and is too long to put in url bar (and my html file didnt work lol) or some other way around as it wont let me install an app from chrome (you cant use the old browser or google now .... )
Many thanks for any help
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Hello, i from Russia
Give the "Dc unlock"
If a mod says I can post what I did n how I will but I can't afford to get banned, I love xda lol
did you used warez or what? what could possibly do to be banned? I'm curious now...pm me if you would like
snapdesign said:
did you used warez or what? what could possibly do to be banned? I'm curious now...pm me if you would like
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No but could be used in theft etc
Billy141 said:
No but could be used in theft etc
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yeah... but could be used to fix the phone...i know 2 guys, one with a p8 lite and one with a p9 lite that can't boot to phone, lost twrp and they can't use commands in fastboot because of frp lock... so...
snapdesign said:
yeah... but could be used to fix the phone...i know 2 guys, one with a p8 lite and one with a p9 lite that can't boot to phone, lost twrp and they can't use commands in fastboot because of frp lock... so...
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Ok no prob I'll up a guide when on pc in about an hour
Okay so here is the full run down of how to.....
load up the phone, log into wifi, then upon seeing google last acc email go to enter text, hold space bar and go more languages, then go download languages, now you will see t&c's scroll down to any web link... (on p8 etc u get an option for normal browser in theory (so use that not chrome) and it takes out next couple of steps as it will allow you to unblock the install according to youtube) so now your on the web just google test dpc 3.0.11 apk and download (i used apk mirror) now (if using chrome) just google google app.. click on the app link (would be to download but is pre-installed (or was on mine) so it launched then from the search bar type Settings, click the app, then go advanced > security and allow unknown sources... now go back into the google app and type Files and then from downloads install test dpc, then make it the default owner of phone, now factory reset from the app...... woop the frp has been beaten!
If this helped please dont forget to click thanks!

help fingerprint sensor

So I installed the revolution mod ( nougat ) and my fingerprint sensor was not working so I installed the stock firmware and because there were no fingerprints saved on stock , I factory reseted the phone , then I installed the revolution rom again and it was working for few days but now it stopped working again ( sometimes it does not recognize it and sometimes it doesnt even vibrate Like i would not even have my finger on it )
To me that sounds like an hardware issue and therefore needs to be sent in for repair.
I don't think it's an hardware issue.. the ROM has some problem with some people, I suggest you to try stock ROM for a few days to verify if the problem is related to your device or the ROM.
Potato997 said:
I don't think it's an hardware issue.. the ROM has some problem with some people, I suggest you to try stock ROM for a few days to verify if the problem is related to your device or the ROM.
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To me it sounded he installed stock and it did not work there either.
Ofc if it works in stock it should be related to the custom ROM.
Schlengge said:
To me it sounded he installed stock and it did not work there either.
Ofc if it works in stock it should be related to the custom ROM.
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He restored stock only to see if there where some fingerprint registered and then he installed revolution ROM again if I am not wrong
Ok so I flashed update.app trough dload and now when i power on the phone it just gives me a black screen and i tried everything and it still gives me a black screen
vozilo said:
Ok so I flashed update.app trough dload and now when i power on the phone it just gives me a black screen and i tried everything and it still gives me a black screen
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Did you flash OEMinfo first?
Or did you use the new rollback methods?
Schlengge said:
Did you flash OEMinfo first?
Or did you use the new rollback methods?
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None of that? What do you mean by new methods
vozilo said:
None of that? What do you mean by new methods
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Well if you are on a Nougat build, you cannot just flash a MM update.app
You either need to flash an OEMinfo file first (old method) or use the official Huawei rollback method (new method).
If you did none of that, that might be the reason why your phone does not boot.
Schlengge said:
Well if you are on a Nougat build, you cannot just flash a MM update.app
You either need to flash an OEMinfo file first (old method) or use the official Huawei rollback method (new method).
If you did none of that, that might be the reason why your phone does not boot.
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I cant boot in twrp and my bootloader is locked what am I suppused to do?
vozilo said:
I cant boot in twrp and my bootloader is locked what am I suppused to do?
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Fastboot oem unlock *your unlock code*
Schlengge said:
Fastboot oem unlock *your unlock code*
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I dont have the code...
vozilo said:
I dont have the code...
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Well that is a problem.
You need to get that code it is your only option.
This can be done with the DC Unlocker but it will cost you a few bucks and you need to find a guide in here or somewhere else. Or you just figure it out yourself. I have never used it.
You can also try to get the code again by using the Huawei site but you need your IMEI and some other stuff. I guess some of it can be found on the packaging that your device came with...
Schlengge said:
Fastboot oem unlock *your unlock code*
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Schlengge said:
Well that is a problem.
You need to get that code it is your only option.
This can be done with the DC Unlocker but it will cost you a few bucks and you need to find a guide in here or somewhere else. Or you just figure it out yourself. I have never used it.
You can also try to get the code again by using the Huawei site but you need your IMEI and some other stuff. I guess some of it can be found on the packaging that your device came with...
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Is there no other option? Not using a pc or something
vozilo said:
Is there no other option? Not using a pc or something
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I mean you might try to find a way to get the needed information with adb but I do not know how. Maybe a Google search can provide more info.
There are also several threads in here where people tried to recover the bootloader code from a bricked device.
Just make sure to SAVE it somewhere safe once you retrieve it
Schlengge said:
I mean you might try to find a way to get the needed information with adb but I do not know how. Maybe a Google search can provide more info.
There are also several threads in here where people tried to recover the bootloader code from a bricked device.
Just make sure to SAVE it somewhere safe once you retrieve it
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I have all the numbers except the product id... how do i get it
vozilo said:
I have all the numbers except the product id... how do i get it
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Yeah that is the big problem...
Normally you get it over the phone dialer but since you are in bootloop...
I don't know...
There are programs out there that generate the product ID but I have no clue if they work for this device.
Use the huawei site where you get the unlock code and you will find that the id is found by typing a code on the phone dialer.... there you will find what to type on the phone.
hexisg said:
Use the huawei site where you get the unlock code and you will find that the id is found by typing a code on the phone dialer.... there you will find what to type on the phone.
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I can't access the phone

SOLVED:Stuck at PIN input, then reboots

Well, I f*cked up.
Fastboot works, I can flash stock rom via Xiaomi Flash. Flashing completes without any problems. A notification about encypting phone shows up, at 3% it jumps to 100% and resumes boot. Now after each boot, phone freezes at "input your sim pin" and reboots. Over and over again. What can I try, please help :
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twister26 said:
There is an reward for whoever helps me solve this issue
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u try put your sim on other phone and remove the pin from them , maybe the boot skip that part and dont get freeze
dfranco51207 said:
u try put your sim on other phone and remove the pin from them , maybe the boot skip that part and dont get freeze
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no luck, removed sim and now it reboots as soon as android one text is displayed
I've also tried wiping cache in default recovery, no luck
twister26 said:
no luck, removed sim and now it reboots as soon as android one text is displayed
I've also tried wiping cache in default recovery, no luck
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Try to format data in twrp or stock recovery.
If it does not work flash an android 8.0 or Nougat ROM. Do not lock the bootloader.
Let me guess. From Pie to Oreo or Nougat?
Mercoory said:
Let me guess. From Pie to Oreo or Nougat?
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yes, exactly is there a thread already open somewhere here and i missed? last time TWRP was working, I even got a message "your system has been destroyed" or something like that.
sipollo said:
Try to format data in twrp or stock recovery.
If it does not work flash an android 8.0 or Nougat ROM. Do not lock the bootloader.
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will try!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a1/how-to/tutorial-downgrade-9-0-to-8-1-edl-imei-t3879624
ccalixtro said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a1/how-to/tutorial-downgrade-9-0-to-8-1-edl-imei-t3879624
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will give it a read, it it works, I'll PM you and you'll give me your paypal address. Fair is fair.
can't unlock OEM, because I can't boot up to developer tools. great, just great. will try to fix that first.
if you can boot to fastboot try to flash stock pie 10.0.4.0 with miflash, after that your device should be able to boot, than unlock OEM and bootloader and downgrade to what version you want
fdc77 said:
if you can boot to fastboot try to flash stock pie 10.0.4.0 with miflash, after that your device should be able to boot, than unlock OEM and bootloader and downgrade to what version you want
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I can get to fastboot yeah, but MiFlash tool says that remote oem unlock is not allowed. So I'll probably have to open it up for EDL. Reboot to edl isn't working. Thanks for the advice tho.
twister26 said:
I can get to fastboot yeah, but MiFlash tool says that remote oem unlock is not allowed. So I'll probably have to open it up for EDL. Reboot to edl isn't working. Thanks for the advice tho.
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i had a problem like yours, but i have flashed stock rom in non EDL mode and everything had start to work apart LTE band missing that i restored with qualcomm's tools
which stock rom have you try to flash? are you downgrading from oreo? bootloop on android one logo after downgrading is a common issue due to ARB (anti rollback protection)
twister26 said:
Whoever saves my precious Mi A1 gets 10$ on his paypal.
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This is ****
This is not XDA spirit
You can get help without to pay
Please cancel the reward, do it. For all the people on this community.
tropbel said:
This is ****
This is not XDA spirit
You can get help without to pay
Please cancel the reward, do it. For all the people on this community.
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reward is cancelled from this point on i will reward the one who helped me so far tho. still working on solving the problem so winner has not been decided yet.
you don't understand.
There are no winners and no loosers.
You are free to donate to anyone you want, but your post boost and encourages a bad attitude.
If people start to solve only paid problems, the spirit of the community will be destroyed.
The problem is with the Pie specific partition table
I write the whole guide from memory, so it can differ a bit.... I skipped some steps ( erasing, reboot, fastboot mode, TWRP loading via fastboot, OEM unlock )
From previous writings I think you can know the skipped steps.
Keep in mind: It is dangerous, you can loose your IMEI ( it will only work again with Pie - or there are some writings at forum how can you manually change it. ).
Steps:
1 - Backup with TWRP (fastboot) efs,persist,modem & make copy to your computer and or to your cloud provider.
2 - Create a new folder in Internal Storage -> TWRP -> BACKUP -> With a new date directory ( the backup already made one, make a new folder, with different date )
3 - Download someone's older TWRP backup from xda (I cheated, I copied the following links ) :
(I'm still a new user, so can't directly write url's )
Mediafire : https COLON SLASH SLASH bit.ly SLASH 2QU5NtC
Mirror: Google Drive : https COLON SLASH SLASH bit.ly SLASH 2UN1DTo
4 - Unpack, and copy EFS to the folder created 2 point
5 - Fastboot TWRP -> Restore EFS
6 - Flash the Official latest firmware from en.miui.com ( If you want to make sure go with EDL mode )
7 - Now, the IMEI & Mac addresses are missing. Don't panic! Download update with System Updates.
8 - When you are on Pie again, restore your first TWRP (fastboot) persist partition
9 - One more System restore
At this time, you will have IMEI & Mac addressees, and hopefully a working phone.
Hope this helps. The same thing happened with me 2 weeks ago. This is how I solves it.
Thank you, I solved it yesterday. Hopefully this post will come in handy for other people!

Huawei P9 lite not starting

Hi, this is my first post here so Hello everyone!
I tried to root P9 lite using below steps:
1. Get unlock code from DC-unlocker.
2. "fastboot oem unlock XXXXXXX..."
3. Phone was reset to factory default sow raw Android 7 was installed.
4. "fastboot boot twrp-3.1.1-0-eva.img" was not working (unknown or forbidden command, don't remember exact message)
5. fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.1.1-0-eva.img
6. After restart with recovery mode still Marshmallow recovery was running so I assumed flash failed.
7. I tried several time put other versions (twrp-3.0.2-0-eva and twrp-3.1.0-0-eva) but if I remember well last one was again installing twrp-3.1.1-0-eva again.
8. As that didn't helped I decided to give up and restore phone to previous state so locked bootloader using SRKToolHuawei-STABLE-V1.3-20160619
9. System restarted and restored to factory default and after running I saw message informing that password is needed to unlock mass storage (or mass memory). There was no onscreen keyboard so no possibility to type anything.
10. Restarted in recovery mode (volume up + power) and tried to recover system from Marshmallow recovery option (using WiFi) but it didn't helped.
11. During next restart I accidentally hold both volume up, down with power so phone tried probably to install system from SSD, but as there was no UPDATE.APP it just stopped at 5%. I left it as it is and after some time (around 5min) phone restarted.
12. Now after restart I see only info that "Your device is booting now...". All key combinations are causing phone restart and same message.
Please advise if there is anything what I can do now.
Will appreciate any help.
After discharging the battery phone started responding properly.
With connected USB cable, volume down and power buttons fastboot&rescue mode is working.
Phone unlocked
FRP unlocked
There is still EMUI recovery in place.
So looks like recovery partition was not replaced and bootloader was not locked again.
I can't tell what is in bootloader now.
System is cleared and can't reinstall it using Marshmallow recovery as it is probably end of maintenance.
My goal is to recover system now and I don't want to root it anymore.
How should I proceed?
JimiLincoln said:
After discharging the battery phone started responding properly.
With connected USB cable, volume down and power buttons fastboot&rescue mode is working.
Phone unlocked
FRP unlocked
There is still EMUI recovery in place.
So looks like recovery partition was not replaced and bootloader was not locked again.
I can't tell what is in bootloader now.
System is cleared and can't reinstall it using Marshmallow recovery as it is probably end of maintenance.
My goal is to recover system now and I don't want to root it anymore.
How should I proceed?
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Hello,
it seemed that android 7 was your latest working OS.
Can you confirm it ?
If yes what was you complete firmware ?
(example: VNS-L31C432B418/VNS-L21C185B392, etc...)
note: 'EVA' stuff is for P9 variant, not P9 lite..
that's why you f***ed your phone...
Thank you Dadditz for your reply.
Dadditz said:
Hello,
it seemed that android 7 was your latest working OS.
Can you confirm it ?
If yes what was you complete firmware ?
(example: VNS-L31C432B418/VNS-L21C185B392, etc...)
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It was 7 installed there for sure. And this is VNZ-L21.
Probably latest possible firmware version but can't be sure about this.
Can it be somehow checked now (guess not but not losing hope )?
Dadditz said:
Hello,
note: 'EVA' stuff is for P9 variant, not P9 lite..
that's why you f***ed your phone...
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Click to collapse
I took TWRP from here: twrp.me/huawei/huaweip9.html
When I look at devices list there is not P9 lite here: twrp.me/Devices/Huawei/
Which one should I use then?
P.S. sorry for no links or pictures but as new here I can't add them for now.
EDIT: I found TWRP in SRKToolHuawei-STABLE-V1.3-20160619\recovery\p9\p9.zip\twrpp9mm.img.
Guess I should load this one.
What do you think?
JimiLincoln said:
Thank you Dadditz for your reply.
It was 7 installed there for sure. And this is VNZ-L21.
Probably latest possible firmware version but can't be sure about this.
Can it be somehow checked now (guess not but not losing hope )?
I took TWRP from here: twrp.me/huawei/huaweip9.html
When I look at devices list there is not P9 lite here: twrp.me/Devices/Huawei/
Which one should I use then?
P.S. sorry for no links or pictures but as new here I can't add them for now.
EDIT: I found TWRP in SRKToolHuawei-STABLE-V1.3-20160619\recovery\p9\p9.zip\twrpp9mm.img.
Guess I should load this one.
What do you think?
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I don't think firmware can be checked now...
Firmware may depend on where you live...
If you live in Europe it can be a branded one
(ex. vodafone: VNS-L21C02B345/6) or unbranded one(VNS-L21C432B505/6).
You cannot flash one of them if you have the other one.
You have to flash an OEMinfo file...
Anyhow you may try a factory reset first and let's hope it will restore the device.
Boot your phone with vol+and power till the e-recovery appear,
do the reset and report back how it went.
P.S.: P9 lite doesn't have an OFFICIAL TWRP.
Available unofficial versions can be founded searching into P9 lite XDA threads.
P.S.2 : A LITTLE SARCASM...
When you tinker with the phone you're not cooking
a plate of spaghetti with tomato sauce.
As you can see bricks are beyond the corner... and not always they can be solved...
Generally it is always better to ask before do, specially
if you don't know what you're doing ... but ... yes,
phone is yours and you can do anything you want...
Dadditz said:
Firmware may depend on where you live...
If you live in Europe it can be a branded one
(ex. vodafone: VNS-L21C02B345/6) or unbranded one(VNS-L21C432B505/6).
You cannot flash one of them if you have the other one.
You have to flash an OEMinfo file...
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VNS-L21C22B383
Dadditz said:
Anyhow you may try a factory reset first and let's hope it will restore the device.
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I don't have such option in Huawei eRecovery, only 3 below:
Download latest version and recovery
Reboot
Shutdown
When I used first option and connected trough WiFi I got error "Getting package info failed".
I tried that several times previous days but today this phone again surprised me.
After over 24 hours with discharged battery it became even more responsive (or maybe I just treated it different today).
Today I tried Huawei eRecovery again, it tried to download latest version trough WiFi and "Getting package info failed".
After restart I saw recovery wizard.
Went trough it and I got 7.0 working.
There was no screen keyboard but after recovering backup from HiSuite keyboard is was installed.
I'm also missing some other default android applications like file explorer, mirror, voice recorder, calc.
I'm wondering if it wasn't corrupted during my activities (eg "fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.1.1-0-eva.img").
Dadditz said:
P.S.: P9 lite doesn't have an OFFICIAL TWRP.
Available unofficial versions can be founded searching into P9 lite XDA threads.
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When I mentioned about SRKToolHuawei-STABLE-V1.3-20160619.zip in my previous post it was one from:
forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-p9lite/how-to/guide-unlock-bootloader-twrp-root-t3405701
Would you recommend it?
Dadditz said:
P.S.2 : A LITTLE SARCASM...
When you tinker with the phone you're not cooking
a plate of spaghetti with tomato sauce.
As you can see bricks are beyond the corner... and not always they can be solved...
Generally it is always better to ask before do, specially
if you don't know what you're doing ... but ... yes,
phone is yours and you can do anything you want...
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I fully agree with you.
I was searching for many instruction how to do it properly and my mistake was that I stopped fallowing them at point where I tried to installed manually TWRP.
My general conclusion is that even if system was recovered I'm not sure if everything will be ok.
I was totally surprised how my phone reacted during last days so still everything may happen.
I see also some corruption in restored system as some apps are missing.
Any advise how this could be cleaned?
Maybe I should install this system again from some trusted package like from below topic?
forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-p9lite/development/huawei-p9-lite-firmware-compilations-t3517124
What about unlocked bootloader? Should I leave it with annoying screen during phone startup or lock again?
JimiLincoln said:
VNS-L21C22B383
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This is a good new !!
JimiLincoln said:
I don't have such option in Huawei eRecovery, only 3 below:
Download latest version and recovery
Reboot
Shutdown
When I used first option and connected trough WiFi I got error "Getting package info failed".
I tried that several times previous days but today this phone again surprised me.
After over 24 hours with discharged battery it became even more responsive (or maybe I just treated it different today).
Today I tried Huawei eRecovery again, it tried to download latest version trough WiFi and "Getting package info failed".
After restart I saw recovery wizard.
Went trough it and I got 7.0 working.
There was no screen keyboard but after recovering backup from HiSuite keyboard is was installed.
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Also a good new !!
JimiLincoln said:
I'm also missing some other default android applications like file explorer, mirror, voice recorder, calc.
I'm wondering if it wasn't corrupted during my activities (eg "fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.1.1-0-eva.img").
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Yes, surely.
JimiLincoln said:
When I mentioned about SRKToolHuawei-STABLE-V1.3-20160619.zip in my previous post it was one from:
forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-p9lite/how-to/guide-unlock-bootloader-twrp-root-t3405701
Would you recommend it?
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No, this recovery isn't for nougat (android 7) version.
If you want, you can flash the one you find into HassanMirza01 TWRP thread.
Do not use 3.2.1, instead choose the 3.1.1-1 version, it's the most stable one.
JimiLincoln said:
I fully agree with you.
I was searching for many instruction how to do it properly and my mistake was that I stopped fallowing them at point where I tried to installed manually TWRP.
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I agree too, it happen when process aren't properly followed...
JimiLincoln said:
My general conclusion is that even if system was recovered I'm not sure if everything will be ok.
I was totally surprised how my phone reacted during last days so still everything may happen.
I see also some corruption in restored system as some apps are missing.
Any advise how this could be cleaned?
Maybe I should install this system again from some trusted package like from below topic?
forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-p9lite/development/huawei-p9-lite-firmware-compilations-t3517124
What about unlocked bootloader? Should I leave it with annoying screen during phone startup or lock again?
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Dude,
system can be fully recovered, especially now you're sure about
your latest firmware...
There was a thread with a list of stock apps, but it's been closed
because links are dead...
First thing, eliminate all safeties (fingerprints/pattern/pin)(you can add at the end of process)
You should try to reinstall your current firmware using Firmware Finder app,
download it from the big G store. Use dns/vpn method
and choose VNS-L21C22B383 FULLOTA-MF.
Also all info are inside the app. Using this method
the bootloader will be relocked.
If you wont succeed then i can tell you how to use twrp recovery
providing your stock full firmware.
Cheers
Dadditz said:
No, this recovery isn't for nougat (android 7) version.
If you want, you can flash the one you find into HassanMirza01 TWRP thread.
Do not use 3.2.1, instead choose the 3.1.1-1 version, it's the most stable one.
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Thanks for that info. I will try it in a while when my wife will have new phone.
Dadditz said:
First thing, eliminate all safeties (fingerprints/pattern/pin)(you can add at the end of process)
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Done
Dadditz said:
You should try to reinstall your current firmware using Firmware Finder app,
download it from the big G store. Use dns/vpn method
and choose VNS-L21C22B383 FULLOTA-MF.
Also all info are inside the app. Using this method
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I fallowed instructions and choose first VNS-L21C22B383 FULLOTA-MF from the top (each version appear 2 times on this list).
Tried downloading trough DNS but got below message.
"Due to changes in the data exchange protocol between the Huawei server and the device, this function stopped its correct operation, but still works on older software that allows you to upgrade to one of the latest software if it has not already been done."
I tried with all FullOTA-MF versions on the list and same situation for all.
Because no other option I choose Download from last section (Other) and now I have 3 files on my phone:
update.zip
public/update_data_full_public.zip
VNS-L21_polkomtel_pl/update_full_VNS-L21_polkomtel_pl.zip
Should I install them manually?
If yes then how?
Vol+Vol-Power with those files on SD card or by TWRP?
Dadditz said:
the bootloader will be relocked.
If you wont succeed then i can tell you how to use twrp recovery
providing your stock full firmware.
Cheers
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Many thanks for your help so far! Really appreciate that.
JimiLincoln said:
I fallowed instructions and choose first VNS-L21C22B383 FULLOTA-MF from the top
(each version appear 2 times on this list).
Tried downloading trough DNS but got below message.
"Due to changes in the data exchange protocol between the Huawei server and the device, this function stopped its correct operation, but still works on older software that allows you to upgrade to one of the latest software if it has not already been done."
I tried with all FullOTA-MF versions on the list and same situation for all.
Because no other option I choose Download from last section (Other) and now I have 3 files on my phone:
update.zip
public/update_data_full_public.zip
VNS-L21_polkomtel_pl/update_full_VNS-L21_polkomtel_pl.zip
Should I install them manually?
If yes then how?
Vol+Vol-Power with those files on SD card or by TWRP?
Many thanks for your help so far! Really appreciate that.
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Dude, sorry if i wrote this.
I'm pretty sure you done everything correct,
but before attempt using the TWRP it's better if you
try again using Firmware Finder this way...
1 - connect to the internet, open the app, accept the disclaimer;
2 - add your complete firmware (add model) - VNS-L21C22B383;
3 - tap on your firmware;
4 - select the one with fullota-mf;
5 - tap check firmware access;
6 - tap check availability, accept disclaimer;
7 - you should have an 'availability of firmware' popup, tap ok;
8 - go back and tap 'get update through dns';
9 - a popup 'alert' you already faced will apper, tap ok;
10 - a new popup 'select dns method' will appear, tap 'auto',
then tap run vpn service and 'accept' the new connection request popup;
11 - you should now have the running vpn service in the notification panel...;
12 - minimize Firmware Finder;
13 - open settings > tap system updater,
you should find the VNS-L21C22B383 update (check multiple times);
14 - tap on it do download and apply the update;
15 - when the download reach 5%, stop the vpn service and continue doing the process...
It's something like THIS VIDEO.
Let me know...
Hi, your directions as well as movie you provided is giving much more details than application itself.
(In below description I had to use links without https as still I don't have enough posts to make them working.)
Dadditz said:
1 - connect to the internet, open the app, accept the disclaimer;
2 - add your complete firmware (add model) - VNS-L21C22B383;
3 - tap on your firmware;
4 - select the one with fullota-mf
5 - tap check firmware access;
6 - tap check availability, accept disclaimer;
7 - you should have an 'availability of firmware' popup, tap ok;
8 - go back and tap 'get update through dns';
9 - a popup 'alert' you already faced will apper, tap ok;
10 - a new popup 'select dns method' will appear, tap 'auto',
then tap run vpn service and 'accept' the new connection request popup;
11 - you should now have the running vpn service in the notification panel...;
12 - minimize Firmware Finder;
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Done
Dadditz said:
13 - open settings > tap system updater,
you should find the VNS-L21C22B383 update (check multiple times);
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No such option in my Phone. It looks like this
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
ibb.co/Zf4k0fX
when it should look like this
ibb.co/C0NfpJd
I found it using search menu
ibb.co/SDSYdjR
but when I tap it nothing is happening
Dadditz said:
14 - tap on it do download and apply the update;
15 - when the download reach 5%, stop the vpn service and continue doing the process...
It's something like THIS VIDEO.
Let me know...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I wish I could do that
JimiLincoln said:
Hi, your directions as well as movie you provided is giving much more details than application itself.
(In below description I had to use links without https as still I don't have enough posts to make them working.)
Done
No such option in my firmware finder
ibb.co/DYkBGVH
ibb.co/rsNTvdb
so i tried to proceed without checking.
Done
No such option in my Phone. It looks like this
ibb.co/Zf4k0fX
when it should look like this
ibb.co/C0NfpJd
I found it using search menu
ibb.co/SDSYdjR
but when I tap it nothing is happening
I wish I could do that :
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Thank you for all your feedbacks dude.
Yep, it's clear the firmware is completely f***ed...
Tomorrow i will tell you how to use TWRP
and completely restore the device.
@JimiLincoln
You can restore the exact same rom you had on your smartphone ...
(I'm not sure, it seems it's a sort of firmware branded by vodafone)
but if I can afford, if it were you
i would install the European non-brand version (C432),
without bloatware and should also have the most updated security patch.
Is the phone single or dual sim?
Also, let me know if you want to have all stocks or
have the bootloader unlocked for future manipulations ...
Hello @Dadditz,
Dadditz said:
You can restore the exact same rom you had on your smartphone ...
(I'm not sure, it seems it's a sort of firmware branded by vodafone)
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It is branded by Polkomtel (plus.pl).
Dadditz said:
but if I can afford, if it were you
i would install the European non-brand version (C432),
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European non-brand version would be the best.
Dadditz said:
Is the phone single or dual sim?
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Dual (hybrid)
Dadditz said:
Also, let me know if you want to have all stocks or
have the bootloader unlocked for future manipulations ...
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I have bootloader unlocked and if future modifications will not erase phone data then we could start with minimal version.
Thanks
JimiLincoln said:
Hello @Dadditz,
It is branded by Polkomtel (plus.pl).
European non-brand version would be the best.
Dual (hybrid)
I have bootloader unlocked and if future modifications will not erase phone data then we could start with minimal version.
Thanks
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You must use a twrp to rebrand your phone.
Download and flash the one i suggested you (3.1.1-1 by HassanMirza01)
When you done, come back for the files and the guide...
TWRP 3.1.1-1 For P9 Lite by HassanMirza01 installed.
I can enter it only by holding Power + Vol Up without USB connected.
When I hold Power + Vol Up with USB connected Huawei eRecovery is launched.
Is it normal?
JimiLincoln said:
TWRP 3.1.1-1 For P9 Lite by HassanMirza01 installed.
I can enter it only by holding Power + Vol Up without USB connected.
When I hold Power + Vol Up with USB connected Huawei eRecovery is launched.
Is it normal?
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Yes, normal, you have both
stock and custom recovery now...
Ok, i will post a list of file you have to download:
1 - HuRUpdater04.zip file (will do the job);
2 - L21C432OEMinfo.zip file (dual sim);
THE FIRMWARE:
3 - update.zip ;
4 - update_data_full_public.zip ;
5 - update_full_VNS-L21_hw_eu.zip ;
Let file 3 the same name, rename file 4 from
update_data_full_public TO update_data_public,
rename file 5 from update_full_VNS-L21_hw_eu TO update_all_hw.
Names must mandatory match the ones I wrote to you, otherwise it won't work.
This is the procedure:
Use your PC, make a folder and rename it L21C432B506.
Copy files 3-4-5 (renamed) and HuRUpdater04.zip file into that folder.
(if you want you can keep the TWRP copying the .img file into that folder too).
Copy the folder into the SD.
Copy the OEMinfo file wherever you want into the SD.
Put the SD into the device...
Reboot into recovery and format DATA
(wipe>advanced wipe>tick data and tap format in the bottom right> type 'yes').
Reboot again recovery and wipe everything except SD
(wipe>advanced wipe>tick everything except sd).
Go in main menu, tap install, find and select OEMinfo file, let it flash...
When finished go in main menu and select REBOOT then Bootloader.
Once booted, connect the phone to your PC and
unlock again the bootloader. (quickly disconnect it from PC)
Device should automatically reboot into the recovery otherwise you can do
holding vol + and power button.
Now tap install, find your L21C432B506 folder,
select (only) HuRUpdater04.zip file and let it flash...
Your device should reboot into the system correctly,
if not (if passes over 15 mins) reboot into the e-recovery and
do a factory reset + wipe cache.
Done !!
Hello Dadditz,
Everything installed and working fine
Only bothering thing is message that device was unlocked and can't be trusted.
I will keep this for now as it may be useful at some point.
Many thanks Dadditz for your great help!!!
I will probably come back to this topic when my wife will have new phone, so I will play more with this P9 lite, customize system and learn more.
JimiLincoln said:
Hello Dadditz,
Everything installed and working fine
Only bothering thing is message that device was unlocked and can't be trusted.
I will keep this for now as it may be useful at some point.
Many thanks Dadditz for your great help!!!
I will probably come back to this topic when my wife will have new phone, so I will play more with this P9 lite, customize system and learn more.
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Amazing polite guy,
i was very pleased to be able to help you, obviously, for what I know ...
It's not a big deal to have that 'annoying' message at boot.
Re-lock the bootloader is the only way to remove it.
You have more than one method:
Flash a previous version of your current firmware
and use Firmware Finder to update to the latest;
or wait untill a new version of your current firmware comes out
and use Firmware Finder to update to;
or use fastboot commands but it's seriously risky;
Keep it as is..
Cheers dude. :highfive:
help
i have a similar problem BUT i can't restart my p9 lite in recovery mode. I tried vol+ & power; vol - & power; vol +, vol - & pwer; only power. The result is always the same: "your device as been unlocked and can't be trusted....... Your device is booting now....". I try also to wait to descharge battery. After descharging, when i connect usb cable to recharge, the smartphone wake on with the same message..... Someone can help me?
Dadditz said:
Amazing polite guy,
i was very pleased to be able to help you, obviously, for what I know ...
It's not a big deal to have that 'annoying' message at boot.
Re-lock the bootloader is the only way to remove it.
You have more than one method:
Flash a previous version of your current firmware
and use Firmware Finder to update to the latest;
or wait untill a new version of your current firmware comes out
and use Firmware Finder to update to;
or use fastboot commands but it's seriously risky;
Keep it as is..
Cheers dude. :highfive:
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Hello Dadditz,
thank you for your warm words.
I can only comment that still being polite is much easier than spending your private time on helping stranger
Also thanks for warning about locking bootloader by fastboot.

SM-G955W recovery

i bought a phone from a guy online and its got google acocunt recovery on it. basicly im locked out of the phone. i can get into android recovery and download mode. when i try to use odin i get an error saying odin can't open the serial (com) port. i looked it up n it says i need samsung kies?? not sure about that cuz i understand kies isint for smasung s8+? my recovery screen says samsung/dream2qltevl/dream2qltecan
8.0.0/r16NW/g955wvls5sa1
Fate playing games these days I just wrote a post about it in this thread.
I hope you fix your problem friend.
UPDATE. I figured out how to use odin but after flashing I still needed the password for the Google account on the phone. I tried to create a new combination file to flash to delete the frp but I need a password doe the AP,BL ECT I got the firmware from Sam firmware extracted the 5 files fine but can't change to zip without password.
XDHx86 said:
Fate playing games these days I just wrote a post about it in this thread.
I hope you fix your problem friend.
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Thank you did you have any luck? Im not having any frustrating lol
ghettozo said:
Thank you did you have any luck? Im not having any frustrating lol
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You can search for combination file instead, I got those sites here and here from just typing "G955W combination file" into google.
If it still fails - Though I doubt - try this tool then, I can't confirm if it's working or if it's safe though.
Also code is encrypted so I can't confirm if it contains malicious code. So it may be unsafe both for your android and for your PC lol.
Maybe you can use it on a windows sandbox.

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