In following the Essential support page's instructions for installing the Android P Preview 2, I unlocked my boot loader.
Now I'd like to relock the boot loader, but I remember reading a thread here about a guy who tried to relock the book loader after having installed (and maybe uninstalled) a custom ROM. He ended up bricking his phone.
Is there any danger in relocking my boot loader if I have only installed factory-provided versions of Android?
FWIW, my first attempt to load Android P did go well; wifi wouldn't work. I reinstalled Oreo. The next day, I tried side loading Android P, and that went fine.
varxx said:
In following the Essential support page's instructions for installing the Android P Preview 2, I unlocked my boot loader.
Now I'd like to relock the boot loader, but I remember reading a thread here about a guy who tried to relock the book loader after having installed (and maybe uninstalled) a custom ROM. He ended up bricking his phone.
Is there any danger in relocking my boot loader if I have only installed factory-provided versions of Android?
FWIW, my first attempt to load Android P did go well; wifi wouldn't work. I reinstalled Oreo. The next day, I tried side loading Android P, and that went fine.
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If you are all stock and no root, no harm in relocking the boot loader.
Just make sure you haven't done any modifications to your phone..
You didn't actually need to unlock your phone to sideload the Android P preview. Sideloading an OTA works with a locked bootloader. Your phone needs to be fully stock if you plan on relocking your bootloader. That means no custom recovery, no root and no modifications to the system partition. You can definitely run the Android P preview with a locked bootloader--I am--but if your bootloader is already unlocked you want to make sure your phone has no custom modifications before relocking it or you will brick your phone. Relocking your booloader will also erase all your data.
I see no reason to relock it whatsoever. High potential risk, and what is the gain?
crixley said:
I see no reason to relock it whatsoever. High potential risk, and what is the gain?
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Passing safety net without screwing around with magisk. And getting OTA's which have been pretty frequent since launch. That's what's kept me stock!
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You didn't actually need to unlock your phone to sideload the Android P preview. Sideloading an OTA works with a locked bootloader. Your phone needs to be fully stock if you plan on relocking your bootloader. That means no custom recovery, no root and no modifications to the system partition. You can definitely run the Android P preview with a locked bootloader--I am--but if your bootloader is already unlocked you want to make sure your phone has no custom modifications before relocking it or you will brick your phone. Relocking your booloader will also erase all your data.
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Yeah, I realized that I could sideload the AndP preview only after trying the "recommended" fastboot method described on the Essential site. The only reason I unlocked the bootloader was to flash AndP, following Essential's instructions. Then then fastboot method didn't even work.
xxBrun0xx said:
Passing safety net without screwing around with magisk. And getting OTA's which have been pretty frequent since launch. That's what's kept me stock!
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Will I not be able to get the next OTA (actually Over The Air) with my bootloader unlocked? Some users have reported that their PH-1s accepted an OTA even with an unlocked bootloader. Here's one example:
https://www.reddit.com/r/essential/comments/7rsptx/will_unlocking_the_bootloader_stop_ota_updates/
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Relocking your bootloader will also erase all your data.
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Really? I just wanted to confirm this. This could be the reason I leave my bootloader unlocked, since I could presumably sideload the next AndP preview OTA.
varxx said:
Will I not be able to get the next OTA (actually Over The Air) with my bootloader unlocked? Some users have reported that their PH-1s accepted an OTA even with an unlocked bootloader. Here's one example:
https://www.reddit.com/r/essential/comments/7rsptx/will_unlocking_the_bootloader_stop_ota_updates/
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You still get OTAs
varxx said:
Will I not be able to get the next OTA (actually Over The Air) with my bootloader unlocked? Some users have reported that their PH-1s accepted an OTA even with an unlocked bootloader. Here's one example:
https://www.reddit.com/r/essential/comments/7rsptx/will_unlocking_the_bootloader_stop_ota_updates/
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Having an unlocked bootloader has no effect on OTAs. Rooting, installing a custom recovery or custom kernel is what causes OTA issues.
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varxx said:
Really? I just wanted to confirm this. This could be the reason I leave my bootloader unlocked, since I could presumably sideload the next AndP preview OTA.
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Every time you unlock or relock your bootloader it erases your data like a factory reset. But having an unlocked bootloader by itself doesn't prevent you from installing OTAs normally.
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Having an unlocked bootloader has no effect on OTAs. Rooting, installing a custom recovery or custom kernel is what causes OTA issues.
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Every time you unlock or relock your bootloader it erases your data like a factory reset. But having an unlocked bootloader by itself doesn't prevent you from installing OTAs normally.
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Excellent, thank you for the explanation.
certain apps will not show in the app store if your bootloader is unlocked, like netflix, dont know about others.
runsoverfrogs said:
certain apps will not show in the app store if your bootloader is unlocked, like netflix, dont know about others.
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Lol that's not true at all
crixley said:
Lol that's not true at all
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i ran into this issue myself and had to lock my bootloader for netflix to show up, on top of that a few seconds on google and reddit shows that this is real.
good job on being a **** for no reason.
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crixley said:
Lol that's not true at all
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also refer to this thread for another user had the issue for reference.
https://www.reddit.com/r/essential/comments/8j7rwe/netflix_not_compatable_with_ph1/
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crixley said:
Lol that's not true at all
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also refer to this thread for another user had the issue for reference.
https://www.reddit.com/r/essential/comments/8j7rwe/netflix_not_compatable_with_ph1/
runsoverfrogs said:
i ran into this issue myself and had to lock my bootloader for netflix to show up, on top of that a few seconds on google and reddit shows that this is real.
good job on being a **** for no reason.
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also refer to this thread for another user had the issue for reference.
https://www.reddit.com/r/essential/comments/8j7rwe/netflix_not_compatable_with_ph1/
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also refer to this thread for another user had the issue for reference.
https://www.reddit.com/r/essential/comments/8j7rwe/netflix_not_compatable_with_ph1/
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I've had my bootloader unlocked on many phones including this one, and use netflix on them all. This is not a common thing and I would say has to do with something else other than that. Apps don't see your bootloader status.....
crixley said:
I've had my bootloader unlocked on many phones including this one, and use netflix on them all. This is not a common thing and I would say has to do with something else other than that. Apps don't see your bootloader status.....
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why are you so stubborn? this is the actual fix for netflix to show in the play store, its documented and duplicated.
are you stupid?
you can use netflix, but play store will not show it for isntallation.
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crixley said:
I've had my bootloader unlocked on many phones including this one, and use netflix on them all. This is not a common thing and I would say has to do with something else other than that. Apps don't see your bootloader status.....
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here's some light reading for you:
https://www.androidcentral.com/netflix-pulls-service-rooted-and-bootloader-unlocked-android-phones
and a quote:
Rooted users started noticing the app gone from Google Play on their devices over the weekend, and Netflix eventually confirmed it did this intentionally. The streaming service is now using Google's Wildvine DRM to block the app from rooted devices that don't pass Wildvine's security status, and its Google Play listing will not appear for devices that fail a SafetyNet check, which not only rules out rooted phones but also unrooted phones that are bootloader-unlocked.r
runsoverfrogs said:
why are you so stubborn? this is the actual fix for netflix to show in the play store, its documented and duplicated.
are you stupid?
you can use netflix, but play store will not show it for isntallation.
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here's some light reading for you:
https://www.androidcentral.com/netflix-pulls-service-rooted-and-bootloader-unlocked-android-phones
and a quote:
Rooted users started noticing the app gone from Google Play on their devices over the weekend, and Netflix eventually confirmed it did this intentionally. The streaming service is now using Google's Wildvine DRM to block the app from rooted devices that don't pass Wildvine's security status, and its Google Play listing will not appear for devices that fail a SafetyNet check, which not only rules out rooted phones but also unrooted phones that are bootloader-unlocked.r
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Do you want a screenshot? I can find it in the app store. I'm looking at it right now. I've installed it from the app store every time.
Go ahead and be a **** though if it makes you feel better
crixley said:
Do you want a screenshot? I can find it in the app store. I'm looking at it right now. I've installed it from the app store every time.
Go ahead and be a **** though if it makes you feel better
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yeah, no thanks you're already providing false info, i wouldn't trust anything you post on here.
At least i have external sources an other users with PH-1 that supports what i'm saying, instead of spouting BS.
runsoverfrogs said:
yeah, no thanks you're already providing false info, i wouldn't trust anything you post on here.
At least i have external sources an other users with PH-1 that supports what i'm saying, instead of spouting BS.
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LOL alright then
People can search for the app in the store themselves if they don't believe me, I have no horse in this race.
crixley said:
LOL alright then
People can search for the app in the store themselves if they don't believe me, I have no horse in this race.
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yeah your horse is imaginary made up crap.
Related
Hi frnds.
Im using DoomLord's kernal with AniKings Custom ROM.
If I want to go back original Stock SE my PC companian showing error.
pls help me.
It shows error because you must have locked bootloader to use PC Companion or SEUS.
You can go back to stock SE by:
-flashing a .ftf file
-locking your bootloader and using PC Companion or SEUS
Also you have to flash the stock wifi modules if using DooMKernel v15. Flash them before flashing stock SE, otherwise you don't have how to flash them.
How did you unlock your bootloader?
steryman said:
It shows error because you must have locked bootloader to use PC Companion or SEUS.
You can go back to stock SE by:
-flashing a .ftf file
-locking your bootloader and using PC Companion or SEUS
Also you have to flash the stock wifi modules if using DooMKernel v15. Flash them before flashing stock SE, otherwise you don't have how to flash them.
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Just a simple question bro, if bootloader is unlocked, locking it will make things back to the same status as if it was never unlocked?!
No, DRM is still lost
Sent from my LT15i using XDA Premium App
Flo95 said:
No, DRM is still lost
Sent from my LT15i using XDA Premium App
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and there is no possible way to get DRM back right?
DeepUnknown said:
and there is no possible way to get DRM back right?
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No, there isn't.
Right, but not a big loss, TrackID and like function in the music player won't work anymore, I didn't ever used the like function, and the TrackID can be replaced by other apps like Shazam or SoundHound, or you can use the new TrackID(I found it in the ICS Themes ROM... that aniking thing). The only risk of unlocking bootloader is that if you brick your phone and can't repair it yourself at least to relock the bootloader, you won't be able to use your warranty.
DeepUnknown said:
Just a simple question bro, if bootloader is unlocked, locking it will make things back to the same status as if it was never unlocked?!
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How to lock the unlocked Bootloader. I mean where can I download the stock Firmware.
DeepUnknown said:
Just a simple question bro, if bootloader is unlocked, locking it will make things back to the same status as if it was never unlocked?!
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It depends how the bootloader is unlocked of course
digitalsuni said:
How to lock the unlocked Bootloader. I mean where can I download the stock Firmware.
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Sorry bro, I'm new to the scene, I don't really know how to unlock or lock the bootloader
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steryman said:
Right, but not a big loss, TrackID and like function in the music player won't work anymore, I didn't ever used the like function, and the TrackID can be replaced by other apps like Shazam or SoundHound, or you can use the new TrackID(I found it in the ICS Themes ROM... that aniking thing). The only risk of unlocking bootloader is that if you brick your phone and can't repair it yourself at least to relock the bootloader, you won't be able to use your warranty.
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if that's the only loss of unlocking the bootloader then it's not a big deal, but I don't understand why do people unlock their bootloader if they have a newly released device.
Anyways Thanks for the info, I think I will definitely stay away from unlocking that thing
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Jinx13 said:
It depends how the bootloader is unlocked of course
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I don't really understand what you are saying since I'm new to the scene, I only know messing up with the bootloader might brick the device
DeepUnknown said:
Sorry bro, I'm new to the scene, I don't really know how to unlock or lock the bootloader
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if that's the only loss of unlocking the bootloader then it's not a big deal, but I don't understand why do people unlock their bootloader if they have a newly released device.
Anyways Thanks for the info, I think I will definitely stay away from unlocking that thing
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I don't really understand what you are saying since I'm new to the scene, I only know messing up with the bootloader might brick the device
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There is various ways to unlock the bootloader I suggest if you are new to the scene you visit THIS thread
I offer the paid service to sim unlock and unlock bootloader.
Jinx13
Jinx13 said:
There is various ways to unlock the bootloader I suggest if you are new to the scene you visit THIS thread
I offer the paid service to sim unlock and unlock bootloader.
Jinx13
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I already unlocked the bootloader, is there any chances to Relock it?
From this guys post it says Sprint model has a locked bootloader. Why now if it's true?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=65803692
sml2004 said:
From this guys post it says Sprint model has a locked bootloader. Why now if it's true?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=65803692
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hi, try flashing https://idlekernel.com/twrp/hero2qlte/3.0.0-0/twrp-3.0.0-0-hero2qltetmo.tar.md5
while it isn't for your phone (it's actually for T-Mobile S7 Edge), if it at least flashes then you are in the clear and I will happily port TWRP for G930P.
If the flash fails with SECURE CHECK FAIL, then you are out of luck. (nothing is changed and it won't trip knox)
RESULTS
if it flashes successfully, and trips knox, then you have an unlocked bootloader, and twrp will happen for you in a few days
if it does not flash, it will not trip knox, and nothing will have changed, but you have a locked bootloader
I'll test when I get back home thanks
jcadduono said:
hi, try flashing https://idlekernel.com/twrp/hero2qlte/3.0.0-0/twrp-3.0.0-0-hero2qltetmo.tar.md5
while it isn't for your phone (it's actually for T-Mobile S7 Edge), if it at least flashes then you are in the clear and I will happily port TWRP for G930P.
If the flash fails with SECURE CHECK FAIL, then you are out of luck. (nothing is changed and it won't trip knox)
RESULTS
if it flashes successfully, and trips knox, then you have an unlocked bootloader, and twrp will happen for you in a few days
if it does not flash, it will not trip knox, and nothing will have changed, but you have a locked bootloader
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Here is what i got. Am i Fked? And no root? Sonofa
sml2004 said:
Here is what i got. Am i Fked? And no root? Sonofa
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Sprint variant is locked. Thanks for the confirmation. Yeah, you're Fked, apologies!
T-Mobile is also locked.
You may one day become vulnerable to a live root exploit such like TowelRoot, but you will never be able to use a custom recovery, system image (ROM), or kernel.
Thought the samsung chat said tmo is unlocked?
sml2004 said:
Thought the samsung chat said tmo is unlocked?
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The Samsung chat also said we'd find the kernel source code under Samsung Promotions or something of the sort xD
StrumerJohn said:
The Samsung chat also said we'd find the kernel source code under Samsung Promotions or something of the sort xD
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Is there a reactivation lock on this phone?
sml2004 said:
Is there a reactivation lock on this phone?
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I believe that depends on the CSC. You can always RAL with Google though using the "Google Settings" and turning it on.
sml2004 said:
Here is what i got. Am i Fked? And no root? Sonofa
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Could you try doing that after turning oem unlock on and see the out come? I beleive its in developer options!
NOOOOOO!!!!! i hope this is not true!. ((((
1991mustang50 said:
Could you try doing that after turning oem unlock on and see the out come? I beleive its in developer options!
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It was. Only other thing i guess could be is reactivation lock will show that just didnt know if it was on here can not find it
Might be time to ship this phone back. I have about 8 days left to decide.
Sprint told me they don't lock bootloaders. What's this all about?
I've been perusing threads in the s7 forums, members have tried and failed to flash anything onto the US variants, international versions have been rooted though.
TehPirate_ said:
Sprint told me they don't lock bootloaders. What's this all about?
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This is probably on Samsung, not Sprint, tbh.
Either way, the Galaxy 7 customers in the U.S. are completely screwed, as far as ever getting root/recovery/any development for Galaxy 7s goes.
No chance of development means no real need for these forums on XDA, honestly.
(I mean, this is an Android Development website.)
Let the devs figure it out if they can; until that happens there's nothing to really do here. ?
(My device is going back, though.)
yourbrotherrex said:
This is probably on Samsung, not Sprint, tbh.
Either way, the Galaxy 7 customers in the U.S. are completely screwed, as far as ever getting root/recovery/any development for Galaxy 7s goes.
No chance of development means no real need for these forums on XDA, honestly.
(I mean, this is an Android Development website.)
Let the devs figure it out if they can; until that happens there's nothing to really do here. ?
(My device is going back, though.)
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Yea, I'm not going to risk hanging on to a phone I can't root.
In our current S***y state i guess we will just have to bounty for a working root.
Bug the hell out of @marceloclaure on Twitter. Get the word out.
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Bug the hell out of @marceloclaure on Twitter. Get the word out.
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I told you don't lose hope
Sent from my SM-G930P using XDA Free mobile app
I recieved email from Xiaomi stating that bootloader unlock voids warranty.
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[Opinion]So as long as its an software issue. Service centre representatives might ignore bootloader status.
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I seriously doubt that unlocking of bootloader can void the warranty, it is done by MiFlash automatically, which is official tool from Xiaomi, used for flashing official Xiaomi ROMs. Situation might be different for devices with MIUI and I assume that support used just pre-defined answer to your question.
alkesh95 said:
I recieved email from Xiaomi stating that bootloader unlock voids warranty.
Screenshot added.
[Opinion]So as long as its an software issue. Service centre representatives might ignore bootloader status.
Happy Modifications
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when I spoke with them on FB, I got this :
_mysiak_ said:
I seriously doubt that unlocking of bootloader can void the warranty, it is done by MiFlash automatically, which is official tool from Xiaomi, used for flashing official Xiaomi ROMs. Situation might be different for devices with MIUI and I assume that support used just pre-defined answer to your question.
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I hope so.
And OEM providing support for unlocking bootloader is nothing new.
Sony does too and sony provides unlock code faster for me it was instantly unlike Xiaomi's waiting policy
Analogy: US constitution allow right to bear arms (defense). But if you use it for other purpose you are screwed.
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when I spoke with them on FB, I got this :
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Hey can you get the same reply in email. That would be great.
harshu0101 said:
when I spoke with them on FB, I got this :
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Just use Magisk and do it systemlessly. When you do want to take it to a service center, just remove modules or factory reset the phone.
That's what I always do.
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Hey can you get the same reply in email. That would be great.
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I'll try.
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KalolParty said:
Just use Magisk and do it systemlessly. When you do want to take it to a service center, just remove modules or factory reset the phone.
That's what I always do.
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That's what I think of doing. However, nobody can find out if we've rooted and then unrooted later?
harshu0101 said:
I'll try.
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That's what I think of doing. However, nobody can find out if we've rooted and then unrooted later?
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Nope.
Ive seen a lot of threads about how to install google cam and im willing to. The probelm is i don't know how to do it properly. Is there anyone who can supply me with detailed steps to do it or is it possible to do it without root. Or is there any source of video which i can refer to. Im a noob and i need ur help. im not familiar with root
the best bet is to miflash an older update. the one that doesnt wipe everything when changing bootloader status, then use the old thread which shows the steps to enable eis and camera2api, lock the bootloader, and then update to the aug update via ota. This is the only full proof solution
pooniaprashant said:
the best bet is to miflash an older update. the one that doesnt wipe everything when changing bootloader status, then use the old thread which shows the steps to enable eis and camera2api, lock the bootloader, and then update to the aug update via ota. This is the only full proof solution
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To flash any (old) ROM, you need to unlock the bootloader. So if you're already updated, there is absolutely no point in flashing old firmware, you'll get factory reset anyway.
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AlvinKyo said:
Ive seen a lot of threads about how to install google cam and im willing to. The probelm is i don't know how to do it properly. Is there anyone who can supply me with detailed steps to do it or is it possible to do it without root. Or is there any source of video which i can refer to. Im a noob and i need ur help. im not familiar with root
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Search and study here first https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a1/how-to. Pretty much all guides are "proper". Be prepared to lose your data. Good luck
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To flash any (old) ROM, you need to unlock the bootloader. So if you're already updated, there is absolutely no point in flashing old firmware, you'll get factory reset anyway.
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Search and study here first https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a1/how-to. Pretty much all guides are "proper". Be prepared to lose your data. Good luck
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search the link you posted the op yourself and quote me a better solution resulting in a locked bootloader and camera2api+eis enabled. The only alternative is to press and hold "volume -" button while running "fastboot oem unlock/lock bootloader" to bypass wipe, but as many have tested and pointed out (https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77250310&postcount=3), this method isnt the most reliable as wipe commands are still there in standby and a wipe is triggered whenever the user will boot into recovery (stock/custom). So neither your post provides any solution to the op other than searching threads for answers which he obviously would have done before typing a separate thread, but also you discredit the only viable tried and tested solution the op has atm, congrats. :good:
AlvinKyo said:
Ive seen a lot of threads about how to install google cam and im willing to. The probelm is i don't know how to do it properly. Is there anyone who can supply me with detailed steps to do it or is it possible to do it without root. Or is there any source of video which i can refer to. Im a noob and i need ur help. im not familiar with root
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Also to the op, if you're interested and are having issues while following my post feel free to quote or pm me, i'll help you.
AlvinKyo said:
Ive seen a lot of threads about how to install google cam and im willing to. The probelm is i don't know how to do it properly. Is there anyone who can supply me with detailed steps to do it or is it possible to do it without root. Or is there any source of video which i can refer to. Im a noob and i need ur help. im not familiar with root
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I used the following videos. They have step by step guide:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbwVsYQajC0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ai5t2cKEw2E&t=321s&frags=pl,wn
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I used the following videos. They have step by step guide:
&t=321s&frags=pl%2Cwn
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dang that was helpful:good:
pooniaprashant said:
search the link you posted the op yourself and quote me a better solution resulting in a locked bootloader and camera2api+eis enabled. The only alternative is to press and hold "volume -" button while running "fastboot oem unlock/lock bootloader" to bypass wipe, but as many have tested and pointed out (https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77250310&postcount=3), this method isnt the most reliable as wipe commands are still there in standby and a wipe is triggered whenever the user will boot into recovery (stock/custom). So neither your post provides any solution to the op other than searching threads for answers which he obviously would have done before typing a separate thread, but also you discredit the only viable tried and tested solution the op has atm, congrats. :good:
Also to the op, if you're interested and are having issues while following my post feel free to quote or pm me, i'll help you.
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Before blaming others, try to think about what you have suggested
1. you are on August patch, stock ROM, locked bootloader
2. you suggested to downgrade, for example to January ROM
3. so OP will install January ROM, because January ROM doesn't wipe data. But oh no, it got wiped. How's that possible, someone on the Internet told me it's safe!
4. someone on the Internet didn't really realize, that ROM flashing will unlock the bootloader and as you are already on the recent version, it will wipe your data
5. so not only you wipe your data, you downgraded your system for absolutely no reason, congrats. :good:
And if OP is total noob, he should read first and try to understand how things work. Otherwise he will still be a noob and follow whatever stupid advice he gets. But be my guest (result can be seen here https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a1/help/mi-a1s-destroyed-locked-please-help-t3839928)..
_mysiak_ said:
Before blaming others, try to think about what you have suggested
4. someone on the Internet didn't really realize, that ROM flashing will unlock the bootloader and as you are already on the recent version, it will wipe your data
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and specifically where did i said that? and that "blaming" thing, who's even talking to you let alone blame you. I came here just to interact with the op or some other intellectual arguments that seem necessary, not this useless crap which i dont have any interest indulging in
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AlvinKyo said:
dang that was helpful:good:
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if pressing volume down button while unlocking bootloader was used in this tutorial, remember to backup data before an ota and do not boot into recovery without data backup
pooniaprashant said:
and specifically where did i said that? and that "blaming" thing, who's even talking to you let alone blame you. I came here just to interact with the op or some other intellectual arguments that seem necessary, not this useless crap which i dont have any interest indulging in
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Dude, just read what you wrote (hint, second post in this topic). "the best bet is to miflash an older update. the one that doesnt wipe everything when changing bootloader status". You suggested a method which will wipe his data and I only corrected you. Then you brought some personal b**** into this (just re-read what you posted as you obviously forget very quickly)
Btw. if you quote me, you're talking to me. If you don't want to talk to me, don't quote me and don't respond to me. As simple as that Have a nice day/night/whatever.
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Dude, just read what you wrote (hint, second post in this topic). "the best bet is to miflash an older update. the one that doesnt wipe everything when changing bootloader status". You suggested a method which will wipe his data and I only corrected you. Then you brought some personal b**** into this (just re-read what you posted as you obviously forget very quickly)
Btw. if you quote me, you're talking to me. If you don't want to talk to me, don't quote me and don't respond to me. As simple as that Have a nice day/night/whatever.
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I was talking about the stock ROM, I was telling the op to flash the stock ROM that doesn't wipe everything when changing bootloader status so that he can enable EIS and relock the bootloader and no wipe will be triggered that would cause that persist commands to revert. Unlocking bootloader is meant to wipe data and there's no way around it other than the "hacks" which will delay the wipe.
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pooniaprashant said:
Omg! Idiot I was talking about the stock ROM, I was telling the op to flash the stock ROM that doesn't wipe everything when changing bootloader status so that he can enable EIS and relock the bootloader and no wipe will be triggered that would cause that persist commands to revert. Unlocking bootloader is meant to wipe data and there's no way around it other than the "hacks" which will delay the wipe. Why you even comment on something when you don't even get it what the person is saying?
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That escalated quickly.. If people don't understand you, maybe it's not their fault. Try to think about it. Good bye.
_mysiak_ said:
That escalated quickly.. If people don't understand you, maybe it's not their fault. Try to think about it. Good bye.
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I am sorry to talk that way, I was sleepy and the notifications kept waking me up irritating the hell out of me. I have edited the comment to make it social, sorry buddy.
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pooniaprashant said:
I was talking about the stock ROM, I was telling the op to flash the stock ROM that doesn't wipe everything when changing bootloader status so that he can enable EIS and relock the bootloader and no wipe will be triggered that would cause that persist commands to revert. Unlocking bootloader is meant to wipe data and there's no way around it other than the "hacks" which will delay the wipe.
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That's more clear now and makes sense
Hello, Smart people
I tried to search but couldn't find any proper solution. Is it possible to downgrade S8 running on Android 9, I want to install version 8 on it.
Thanks
i am also interested in doing this. i have had my phone for over a year, i was very careful never to download. the other day it popped up as i was taking a photo, and wham. normally i would have ripped the battery out of the back. but no such chances anymore.
the new os sucks huge. big stupid buttons, changes to the camera, the messages are pure misery.
i am on bootloader build 5. i have tried to use odin several times, only to discover this bootloader number thing on these forums.
im going to be furious if last week i was build 1.
at this point i would consider rooting the phone only out of spite to samsung for not letting me customize my phone anymore.
sega said:
Hello, Smart people
I tried to search but couldn't find any proper solution. Is it possible to downgrade S8 running on Android 9, I want to install version 8 on it.
Thanks
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You can only go back to Android 8 if you have bootloader version 4. Use this code on your phone *#1234 # to know your version of bootloader.
Gabriel Martins said:
You can only go back to Android 8 if you have bootloader version 4. Use this code on your phone *#1234 # to know your version of bootloader.
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Cool I will check after Easter and see what boat loader it is.
If even OEM boot loader is downgrade is off, can I still do it? If it’s version 4?
Thanks
sega said:
Hello, Smart people
I tried to search but couldn't find any proper solution. Is it possible to downgrade S8 running on Android 9, I want to install version 8 on it.
Thanks
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sega said:
Cool I will check after Easter and see what boat loader it is.
If even OEM boot loader is downgrade is off, can I still do it? If it’s version 4?
Thanks
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You do not need to shut down OEM to downgrade! Respect only the bootloader version, otherwise it will brikar the cell phone, downgrade before the April patch as it is coming with bootloader version 5.
Gabriel Martins said:
You do not need to shut down OEM to downgrade! Respect only the bootloader version, otherwise it will brikar the cell phone, downgrade before the April patch as it is coming with bootloader version 5.
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how do i shut down oem?
also, i hit the code to get the bootloader version, and all i get is a ussd error.
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damn my bootloader says a bunch of numbers then 5 towards the end.
so that means im on b5.
is there a way to downgrade this to the old software if i am at b5?
echobanzai said:
how do i shut down oem?
also, i hit the code to get the bootloader version, and all i get is a ussd error.
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damn my bootloader says a bunch of numbers then 5 towards the end.
so that means im on b5.
is there a way to downgrade this to the old software if i am at b5?
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Use *#1234# or App https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo
You do not need to disable OEM to downgrade.
bootloader is
g955usqu5xxxx
again, freaking phone popped up the offer to download at the exaxt same second i clicked to take a pic. thats pure garbage there. now i am on bootloader 5.
this is an s8 i am using, but i have a brand new s9 i have been holding back to use.
i want to fix the s8 before i stash it into storage as my backup.
can i downgrade the os to the former?
if not, if i root the phone, can i downgrade the os?
echobanzai said:
bootloader is
g955usqu5xxxx
again, freaking phone popped up the offer to download at the exaxt same second i clicked to take a pic. thats pure garbage there. now i am on bootloader 5.
this is an s8 i am using, but i have a brand new s9 i have been holding back to use.
i want to fix the s8 before i stash it into storage as my backup.
can i downgrade the os to the former?
if not, if i root the phone, can i downgrade the os?
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You can not because Oreo uses bootloader version 4, forcing a downgrade will turn your phone into a brick.
echobanzai said:
bootloader is
g955usqu5xxxx
again, freaking phone popped up the offer to download at the exaxt same second i clicked to take a pic. thats pure garbage there. now i am on bootloader 5.
this is an s8 i am using, but i have a brand new s9 i have been holding back to use.
i want to fix the s8 before i stash it into storage as my backup.
can i downgrade the os to the former?
if not, if i root the phone, can i downgrade the os?
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Dude is wrong. Some Oreo does use bl 5. You can down grade
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Gabriel Martins said:
You can not because Oreo uses bootloader version 4, forcing a downgrade will turn your phone into a brick.
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Umm incorrect information. The 955u most def has Oreo on a bit 5 bootloader
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echobanzai said:
how do i shut down oem?
also, i hit the code to get the bootloader version, and all i get is a ussd error.
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damn my bootloader says a bunch of numbers then 5 towards the end.
so that means im on b5.
is there a way to downgrade this to the old software if i am at b5?
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U models do not have OEM unlock only F exynos models
echobanzai said:
bootloader is
g955usqu5xxxx
again, freaking phone popped up the offer to download at the exaxt same second i clicked to take a pic. thats pure garbage there. now i am on bootloader 5.
this is an s8 i am using, but i have a brand new s9 i have been holding back to use.
i want to fix the s8 before i stash it into storage as my backup.
can i downgrade the os to the former?
if not, if i root the phone, can i downgrade the os?
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TheMadScientist said:
Dude is wrong. Some Oreo does use bl 5. You can down grade
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Umm incorrect information. The 955u most def has Oreo on a bit 5 bootloader
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U models do not have OEM unlock only F exynos models
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He is right, I did not realize that you use snapdragon and there is yes oreo with version 5 of bootloader so you can do Downgrade normally.
thanks so much for helping guys!
what is the oreo version i have to hunt down.
im on t-mobile.
i tried to backdown using odin, it kept giving me errors. does odin protect the phone lol?
so if i get the proper oreo os, with the boatloader 5, odin will work?
thanks again for helping me out!!!
echobanzai said:
thanks so much for helping guys!
what is the oreo version i have to hunt down.
im on t-mobile.
i tried to backdown using odin, it kept giving me errors. does odin protect the phone lol?
so if i get the proper oreo os, with the boatloader 5, odin will work?
thanks again for helping me out!!!
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https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8-plus/SM-G955U/TMB/
Gabriel Martins said:
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8-plus/SM-G955U/TMB/
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hey, which one is the one to use? android 8 is oreo?
i tried two 7.0's, and i might have tried the earliest 8.0 on this list.
do i just go higher up, and odin will just bang it in there?
thanks so much again!
I came back to the Oreo, well done system, with fluidity and great performance, Samsung Android Pie is crap.
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echobanzai said:
hey, which one is the one to use? android 8 is oreo?
i tried two 7.0's, and i might have tried the earliest 8.0 on this list.
do i just go higher up, and odin will just bang it in there?
thanks so much again!
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Version 7.0 uses bootloader version 2, and there is version of Oreo that uses version 2, 3 and 4 of bootloader, do not use these, use this here to have no problems;
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8-plus/SM-G955U/TMB/download/G955USQU5CRK1/246505/
I have G950F
build no
PPR1.180610.011.G950FXXS5DSF1
PDA = G950FXXS5DSF1
CSC=G950FOXM5DSF1
Can I downgrade bootloader to 4? without knox tripping?
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I have G950F
build no
PPR1.180610.011.G950FXXS5DSF1
PDA = G950FXXS5DSF1
CSC=G950FOXM5DSF1
Can I downgrade bootloader to 4? without knox tripping?
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No