I followed https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6t/how-to/t-mobile-6t-to-international-t3888307 to get the non-Tmobile version of the OS running, This worked, but the "oem unlock" option is still greyed out for me. The first reply to the thread says that "If you want to unlock bootloader after it's converted, then it's just a simple fastboot oem unlock", which returns the FAILED (remote: 'Flashing Unlock is not allowed') message for me, as it did before.
00gogo00 said:
I followed https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6t/how-to/t-mobile-6t-to-international-t3888307 to get the non-Tmobile version of the OS running, This worked, but the "oem unlock" option is still greyed out for me. The first reply to the thread says that "If you want to unlock bootloader after it's converted, then it's just a simple fastboot oem unlock", which returns the FAILED (remote: 'Flashing Unlock is not allowed') message for me, as it did before.
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Hi there!
I caught your post and am here to try and assist you. Can you provide a screen shot with your system info and developer options? I had zero issues rooting my phone.
Thanks.
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Hi there!
I caught your post and am here to try and assist you. Can you provide a screen shot with your system info and developer options? I had zero issues rooting my phone.
Thanks.
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I think these are all the relevant bits, tell me if there's anything else I should upload.
Sorry for the images being so large, don't know how to control size.
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I think these are all the relevant bits, tell me if there's anything else I should upload.
Sorry for the images being so large, don't know how to control size.
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After going through all the images, I saw that you are on 9.0.17. In your initial post, you *did* download the version for 9.0.11, right? After your phone got setup, you went through developer options first and enabled oem unlocked, correct?
Thoughts?
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sameog said:
After going through all the images, I saw that you are on 9.0.17. In your initial post, you *did* download the version for 9.0.11, right? After your phone got setup, you went through developer options first and enabled oem unlocked, correct?
Thoughts?
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https://drive.google.com/open?id=1dY...EBOjau1BRvtnJQ
You also downloaded the files from the above link, correct? If not, they're part of the process. Unzip the folder and copy and paste the two files into the msm download tool 9.0.11 and use this file: MsmDownloadTool V4.0_factory_patched -- it's an EXE file -- double click it to launch the application.
sameog said:
After going through all the images, I saw that you are on 9.0.17. In your initial post, you *did* download the version for 9.0.11, right? After your phone got setup, you went through developer options first and enabled oem unlocked, correct?
Thoughts?
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After it got setup, I went through developer options, but OEM unlock was still greyed out. After that, I did the update to 9.0.17.
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- the link was here but I can't quote it because I'm new -
You also downloaded the files from the above link, correct? If not, they're part of the process. Unzip the folder and copy and paste the two files into the msm download tool 9.0.11 and use this file: MsmDownloadTool V4.0_factory_patched -- it's an EXE file -- double click it to launch the application.
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That might be where I went wrong - I only copied MsmDownloadTool V4.0_factory_patched, not MsmDownloadTool V4.0_factory_mcl_op1_patched.exe. Would repeating the same steps with both files copied potentially help, or now that I have changed to the generic OxygenOS would I need to do something else?
00gogo00 said:
After it got setup, I went through developer options, but OEM unlock was still greyed out. After that, I did the update to 9.0.17.
That might be where I went wrong - I only copied MsmDownloadTool V4.0_factory_patched, not MsmDownloadTool V4.0_factory_mcl_op1_patched.exe. Would repeating the same steps with both files copied potentially help, or now that I have changed to the generic OxygenOS would I need to do something else?
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I would copy BOTH (caps for emphasis) files and copy them into the MSM directory. Yes, repeat the process you initially went through.
It hope this helps.
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I would copy BOTH (caps for emphasis) files and copy them into the MSM directory. Yes, repeat the process you initially went through.
It hope this helps.
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Just did that, OEM unlocking still greyed out.
Also tried the MsmDownloadTool V4.0_factory_patched.exe, same result.
00gogo00 said:
Just did that, OEM unlocking still greyed out.
Also tried the MsmDownloadTool V4.0_factory_patched.exe, same result.
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UPDATE: This will get involved but it should get your phone back to where you want it to be.
1. msm 9.0.11: push and hold down both volume buttons while connecting your phone. NOTE: I plug the USB C end of the cord into the phone first and plug the fat end into an open USB port. The reason is my case has a lip that covers the usb C. Provided that your oneplus drivers have been installed previously, MSM should "see" your phone and it will be connected -- look at the top of the screen. When you see it, click start and the process will finish itself. Exit MSM when your phone reboots itself.
2. when your phone reboots itself to the "welcome screen zip through setup. Enable developer options and enable oem unlocking.
3. download this tool: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410963190603873631 The dev who created this tool is a beast. Follow me closely.
4. Reboot into fastboot.
5. see screen shot here
View attachment 4873751
6. Click unlock bootloader.
7. click I have a normal device.
8. Screen will flash momentarily and use your down volume key to highlight unlock bootloader (this will wipe your phone). Phone will reboot itself after the wipe.
9. After the phone reboots itself, go back into fastboot. Click on recovery flasher and rooter.
10.. select the latest twrp build for oneplus 6t fro the drop-down list.
11. uncheck delete zip from phone after flash. NOTE: I do this in case something goes wrong -- I've been lucky.
I
12. check root after boot. Select magisk v20. I personally transfered a copy to my phone to save time in stead of downloading it.
13. click flash and root.
14. copy these 2 files to your phone:
twrp-3.3.1-20-fajita-Pie-mauronofrio
magisk v20
15. Run twrp-3.3.1-20-fajita-Pie-mauronofrio like this:
advanced ----> install recovery ramdisk ------> twrp-3.3.1-20-fajita-Pie-mauronofrio --------> swipe to install
16. When that's done, reboot back into twrp and install magisk v20. press reboot system.
17. if you want 9.0.17 back, copy it into your phone and install via twrp. HUGE NOTE: 9.0.17 made me lose twrp. Go back into tool all in one (see line 3 for reference) -- that tool will re-instate root for you -- simply follow the steps above starting with line 9.
Whew! Lots of steps yes and incredibly verbose but necessary to assist you. Please keep these instructions close to you to reclaims your sanity and time. Cheers and enjoy!
sameog said:
UPDATE: This will get involved but it should get your phone back to where you want it to be.
1. msm 9.0.11: push and hold down both volume buttons while connecting your phone. NOTE: I plug the USB C end of the cord into the phone first and plug the fat end into an open USB port. The reason is my case has a lip that covers the usb C. Provided that your oneplus drivers have been installed previously, MSM should "see" your phone and it will be connected -- look at the top of the screen. When you see it, click start and the process will finish itself. Exit MSM when your phone reboots itself.
2. when your phone reboots itself to the "welcome screen zip through setup. Enable developer options and enable oem unlocking.
3. download this tool: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410963190603873631 The dev who created this tool is a beast. Follow me closely.
4. Reboot into fastboot.
5. see screen shot here
View attachment 4873751
6. Click unlock bootloader.
7. click I have a normal device.
8. Screen will flash momentarily and use your down volume key to highlight unlock bootloader (this will wipe your phone). Phone will reboot itself after the wipe.
9. After the phone reboots itself, go back into fastboot. Click on recovery flasher and rooter.
10.. select the latest twrp build for oneplus 6t fro the drop-down list.
11. uncheck delete zip from phone after flash. NOTE: I do this in case something goes wrong -- I've been lucky.
I
12. check root after boot. Select magisk v20. I personally transfered a copy to my phone to save time in stead of downloading it.
13. click flash and root.
14. copy these 2 files to your phone:
twrp-3.3.1-20-fajita-Pie-mauronofrio
magisk v20
15. Run twrp-3.3.1-20-fajita-Pie-mauronofrio like this:
advanced ----> install recovery ramdisk ------> twrp-3.3.1-20-fajita-Pie-mauronofrio --------> swipe to install
16. When that's done, reboot back into twrp and install magisk v20. press reboot system.
17. if you want 9.0.17 back, copy it into your phone and install via twrp. HUGE NOTE: 9.0.17 made me lose twrp. Go back into tool all in one (see line 3 for reference) -- that tool will re-instate root for you -- simply follow the steps above starting with line 9.
Whew! Lots of steps yes and incredibly verbose but necessary to assist you. Please keep these instructions close to you to reclaims your sanity and time. Cheers and enjoy!
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Thank you for the in depth insructions, but I still can't get past the second step - OEM unlocking remains greyed out.
dang.....
The above is what I used. There's gotta be a thread out there for your oem unlocking issue.
sameog said:
dang.....
The above is what I used. There's gotta be a thread out there for your oem unlocking issue.
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Have you unlocked your sim?
sameog said:
dang.....
The above is what I used. There's gotta be a thread out there for your oem unlocking issue.
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I think I might have figured out the problem... after the first step, should it show up as being version 9.0.11 or 9.0.13?
00gogo00 said:
Just did that, OEM unlocking still greyed out.
Also tried the MsmDownloadTool V4.0_factory_patched.exe, same result.
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00gogo00 said:
I think I might have figured out the problem... after the first step, should it show up as being version 9.0.11 or 9.0.13?
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Hey there,
You just made my memory click. Yes, make good and sure you're on 9.0.11. Reason being is that the dev who created this tool stated that T-Mobile closed the loophole in later builds, starting with 9.0.13, I think.
Now, back to 9.0.11: go into developer options and hit that oem unlock slider and then launch that tool all in one in my previous post to you.
sameog said:
Hey there,
You just made my memory click. Yes, make good and sure you're on 9.0.11. Reason being is that the dev who created this tool stated that T-Mobile closed the loophole in later builds, starting with 9.0.13, I think.
Now, back to 9.0.11: go into developer options and hit that oem unlock slider and then launch that tool all in one in my previous post to you.
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Your instructions worked perfectly for my T-Mo 6T! Hopefully it will work for the OP.
fiffan86 said:
Your instructions worked perfectly for my T-Mo 6T! Hopefully it will work for the OP.
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Excellent! I'm glad that my instructions were easy to follow. I honestly tried not to be verbose or even wordy but I felt that it would be detrimental to and for the process.
By the way, reach out to me if you have any other questions. I will try to have the best solution considering all the threads out there, can be overwhelming to say the least.
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sameog said:
Hey there,
You just made my memory click. Yes, make good and sure you're on 9.0.11. Reason being is that the dev who created this tool stated that T-Mobile closed the loophole in later builds, starting with 9.0.13, I think.
Now, back to 9.0.11: go into developer options and hit that oem unlock slider and then launch that tool all in one in my previous post to you.
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Yeah, I went back and checked, and I had downloaded the 9.0.13 version instead of the 9.0.11 one.
Now to just wait 2 hours to download a couple gigs from androidfilehost...
EDIT: this worked thanks
sameog said:
Excellent! I'm glad that my instructions were easy to follow. I honestly tried not to be verbose or even wordy but I felt that it would be detrimental to and for the process.
By the way, reach out to me if you have any other questions. I will try to have the best solution considering all the threads out there, can be overwhelming to say the least.
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I haven't rooted a phone since Chainfire's SuperSU ? it feels great to flash again, it's been a few years.
same problem
hey bro I did the same thing you did but still I have the same problem
i almost broke the screen today getting mad
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sameog said:
Excellent! I'm glad that my instructions were easy to follow. I honestly tried not to be verbose or even wordy but I felt that it would be detrimental to and for the process.
By the way, reach out to me if you have any other questions. I will try to have the best solution considering all the threads out there, can be overwhelming to say the least.
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please help me bro
Did you use the msm tool to install 9.11? not .13, has to be .11
NaShMiJo said:
hey bro I did the same thing you did but still I have the same problem
i almost broke the screen today getting mad
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please help me bro
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1. Don't break your phone's screen. Take a step back and think about how much your phone costed to buy.
2. In my previous post, use msm tool 9.0.11. Why? T-Mobile closed the damn loophole with msm 9.0.13 (I think it was that build)
3. Go my previous post and take it a step a time. I do understand the urgency but don't rush it and trust the process.
4. Go for it.
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ok guys i got permanent root there is one pre qualification you will need to accomplish this you must be on software version LS775ZV3 currently this is the only version that can get temp root from kingroot which is what you will need to start this process. ok so if your one of the lucky ones that have that software version and didnt update go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/one-click-root-tool-android-2-x-5-0-t3107461 and download the latest version of kingroot which i believe is 4.9.6 install it and run it and get temp root, after you verify that your phone is rooted what we need to do now is replace kingroot with super su without rebooting the phone a softboot is ok the temp root will stick with a softboot your going to have to go to the link and follow the guide there to replace kingroot with super su using terminal emulator http://forum.xda-developers.com/a310/general/how-to-remove-replace-kingroot-kinguser-t3308989 . so after you follow that guide kingroot will be gone and super su is now on your phone. super su will ask you to update the su binary make sure to use the normal option, after you press that button it will start to update but will fail so what your going to have to do next is install (Root) FlashFire to install the su binary update manually which can be found here https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.flash&hl=en and the su binary zip file can be found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053 . i recommend the stable version, download that zip and put it at the root of your internal memory after you do that and install FlashFire on your phone its time to get down to business open FlashFire when it asks for root permission make sure to grant it after that hit the + symbol then press the button that says "flash zip or ota" when it opens it will show the content of your internal memory locate the su binary zip file that you put there earlier and press it to load it up to flash, make sure the only thing checked is the "mount/system read/ write" and hit the check mark to ok it then hit the wipe button and make sure the only two things checked are the "Dalvik cache" and the "Cache partition" hit the check mark to ok it. after that scroll down to the very bottom and hit the flash button after that it will start to flash the updated su binary and then it will reboot and i know it seems scary but the red notification light will stay on until it reboots all the way and there will be red text that pops up and says boot verification fail it scared the hell out of me i thought i bricked my phone again anyway give it a minute or two to boot and once its done and boots into android you have a fully rooted LG Stylo 2 like i said i have the boost variant not sure about the other versions but these steps are pretty universal on any android device also just so i don't get blamed do this at your own risk im not responsible for you messing your phone up but it worked for me perfectly i have restarted my phone normally a hundred times and root is there every time anyways enjoy im not much of a developer so please don't ask me about custom recoveries or custom roms i don't do that but now that we have root maybe a developer might come in and help or something.
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I can verify that xposed-v86-sdk23-arm works on this phone I flashed in FlashFire. This is the correct version here http://dl-xda.xposed.info/framework/sdk23/arm/xposed-v86-sdk23-arm.zip and here is the installer for your phone http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3383776&d=1435601440
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damn I have version 4 not 3 ugh!!!!!
Hangs on black screen
After I hit the flash button in flashfire it gets to the loading screen and then after that it hangs at a black screen
Slayer1822 Jr said:
After I hit the flash button in flashfire it gets to the loading screen and then after that it hangs at a black screen
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when you remove the battery and restart the phone is it able to boot back into android? not sure why it would hang just follow the steps to a T it should work, this is the exact same way they rooted the kindle fire 7 5th gen with blocked bootloaders as well that is why I said its pretty universal and not device specific but if your phone is fine just reboot and retry.
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when you remove the battery and restart the phone is it able to boot back into android? not sure why it would hang just follow the steps to a T it should work, this is the exact same way they rooted the kindle fire 7 5th gen with blocked bootloaders as well that is why I said its pretty universal and not device specific but if your phone is fine just reboot and retry.
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I've rebooted and retried multiple times over and always have the same issue. My phone has always had the red writing when you first power it up, ever since I rooted it with KingRoot anyways. Is there anyway to get it back to 100% stock? Would that help? And when I say 100% stock I mean above and beyond wiping it
Slayer1822 Jr said:
I've rebooted and retried multiple times over and always have the same issue. My phone has always had the red writing when you first power it up, ever since I rooted it with KingRoot anyways. Is there anyway to get it back to 100% stock? Would that help? And when I say 100% stock I mean above and beyond wiping it
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Not until someone puts the kdz file online for us to flash so far I haven't found one but I'll post when and if I do.
Slayer1822 Jr said:
After I hit the flash button in flashfire it gets to the loading screen and then after that it hangs at a black screen
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You must be getting some error message on the black screen. It usually fails if the framework is incorrect.
Slayer1822 Jr said:
I've rebooted and retried multiple times over and always have the same issue. My phone has always had the red writing when you first power it up, ever since I rooted it with KingRoot anyways. Is there anyway to get it back to 100% stock? Would that help? And when I say 100% stock I mean above and beyond wiping it
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Make sure your phone isn't Version 4. If it is....then that's probably your issue. This method only works for Version 3 not 4
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Make sure your phone isn't Version 4. If it is....then that's probably your issue. This method only works for Version 3 not 4
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I have version 3
Slayer1822 Jr said:
I have version 3
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Hhhhhmmmm......I would say to put all your info that doesn't expose you up on here so people know of your issue. Speak to an admin or the OP and see what info they would require to be posted. Every article I've read so far has been positive when it comes to V3 on Boost variant of Stylo 2. Unfortunately I have V4; so I'm patiently waiting.
Silly Me.
(This method Of Permanent Root works :angel: ,But I Was expermenting..)I Soft Bricked My Lg Stylo 2 Boost Varient,But I managed To Flash A Foreign Recovery.img (Twrp) That works Just enough for me to debug My Phone Long story short...i have a corrupted Boot.img And I Need To replace it with A Working One..The Only Problem is That I Dont Have a Boot.Img Of "Lg Stylo 2 BoostVarient {lss75)" If Some One has this Phone Could they Download "Partitions Backup & Restore" From the playstore* and backup boot.img ...and Post It Or send It.
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(This method Of Permanent Root works :angel: ,But I Was expermenting..)I Soft Bricked My Lg Stylo 2 Boost Varient,But I managed To Flash A Foreign Recovery.img (Twrp) That works Just enough for me to debug My Phone Long story short...i have a corrupted Boot.img And I Need To replace it with A Working One..The Only Problem is That I Dont Have a Boot.Img Of "Lg Stylo 2 BoostVarient {lss75)" If Some One has this Phone Could they Download "Partitions Backup & Restore" From the playstore* and backup boot.img ...and Post It Or send It.
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I have a system dump from my ls775,
I might be able to help with that but stuck at work for the night.
Sent from my LGLS775 using XDA-Developers mobile app
-GOD- said:
(This method Of Permanent Root works :angel: ,But I Was expermenting..)I Soft Bricked My Lg Stylo 2 Boost Varient,But I managed To Flash A Foreign Recovery.img (Twrp) That works Just enough for me to debug My Phone Long story short...i have a corrupted Boot.img And I Need To replace it with A Working One..The Only Problem is That I Dont Have a Boot.Img Of "Lg Stylo 2 BoostVarient {lss75)" If Some One has this Phone Could they Download "Partitions Backup & Restore" From the playstore* and backup boot.img ...and Post It Or send It.
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Can you post that version of twrp how well does it work can you boot into it
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Can you post that version of twrp how well does it work can you boot into it
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Hello Friend :victory:,And Yes It Boots;But The *Touch Screen Does Not Work* and sometimes It Can Boot up with half Of The dIsplay Meaning Youll Only Be able To See Half Of Twrp But that does Not matter since *Touchscreen Does Not work* . ,The Only reason I flashed It Is Because Lg Stylo 2 original Recovery.img Could Not Allow me to Access Adb Normally It Only Lets You Use The Option "Update using Adb" Which Only Allowed Sideload.....The T.W.R.P Only allows You To Do Adb Commands etc adb shell....Also The T.W.R.P Is From A similar Phone Called ((( "LG G Stylo" <H631>))) I Recommand Googleing It Before Installing,. ---> https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347823826 ((Also If Some One Figures Out how To Obitain The stock recovery.img Of "Lg Stylo Lss75" Then I Could Do this,Well anyone --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwMFBuCY-5k #Dont Forget To Flash This Twrp In FastBoot Mode Or You Can Use An App called flashfly#
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jesful2011 said:
I have a system dump from my ls775,
I might be able to help with that but stuck at work for the night.
Sent from my LGLS775 using XDA-Developers mobile app
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Thanks Man When You Get The chance.. If I Un Soft Brick My Self Then This Should UnBrick Some Lss75 Owners To!
I have pulled the stock recovery.IMG https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4Gofg_yEN9-NHNsQ0ZHVEcwQlU/view?usp=docslist_api
-GOD- said:
Hello Friend :victory:,And Yes It Boots;But The *Touch Screen Does Not Work* and sometimes It Can Boot up with half Of The dIsplay Meaning Youll Only Be able To See Half Of Twrp But that does Not matter since *Touchscreen Does Not work* . ,The Only reason I flashed It Is Because Lg Stylo 2 original Recovery.img Could Not Allow me to Access Adb Normally It Only Lets You Use The Option "Update using Adb" Which Only Allowed Sideload.....The T.W.R.P Only allows You To Do Adb Commands etc adb shell....Also The T.W.R.P Is From A similar Phone Called ((( "LG G Stylo" <H631>))) I Recommand Googleing It Before Installing,. ---> https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347823826 ((Also If Some One Figures Out how To Obitain The stock recovery.img Of "Lg Stylo Lss75" Then I Could Do this,Well anyone --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwMFBuCY-5k #Dont Forget To Flash This Twrp In FastBoot Mode Or You Can Use An App called flashfly#
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Thanks Man When You Get The chance.. If I Un Soft Brick My Self Then This Should UnBrick Some Lss75 Owners To!
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I have pulled the stock recovery.IMG https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4Gofg_yEN9-NHNsQ0ZHVEcwQlU/view?usp=docslist_api
DirtyPISTOLA said:
I have pulled the stock recovery.IMG https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4Gofg_yEN9-NHNsQ0ZHVEcwQlU/view?usp=docslist_api
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Thank You Man,I Have Made A Working T.W.R.P.img , Its The best That I can Do (Stablity Ok I Have Not Found Any Issues As Of Yet..) :silly: :angel: Amen ! For Lg Stylo 2 Lss75. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4Gofg_yEN9-Z2hqNFZEUHBzNk0/view?pref=2&pli=1
-GOD- said:
Thank You Man,I Have Made A Working T.W.R.P.img , Its The best That I can Do (Stablity Ok I Have Not Found Any Issues As Of Yet..) :silly: :angel: Amen ! For Lg Stylo 2 Lss75. https://uploadfiles.io/68a65 Yes The Link Is Bad But I Plan To Put It On Android File Host When They Accept me as Dev.. . Or Could you Guys Do it For me The Link Will Last 30 days.
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Here i uploaded it to my Google drive feel free to use the link as your own I'll keep it up for a long time for you https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4Gofg_yEN9-Z2hqNFZEUHBzNk0/view?usp=drivesdk so have you tested this on your phone it's 100% working?
Overview::Well, something bad happened to my phone (H830), then LGUP said unknown device. I tried many tools, different KDZ but all went failed
What Actually happened in my case:
I had mm stock 10d ROM then I upgraded to 20a using LGUP KDZ method by using uppercut trick. I wanted to enjoy Fulmics 1.5 (for my H830), but was newbie so had no idea about rooting it and installing (Because all available guides were actually complexed or I was impatient to read other things except main procedure). So I did something strange and Fulmics was installed over 20a ROM, because I was unable to wipe internal storage due to that decryption thing.
So I thought, I should go back to stock by using LGUP and retry the procedure with more focus. This time LGUP didn’t know my phone, not with that uppercut too. I thought that’s because I unlocked bootloader and must first try to lock it, and try again with LGUP. I retried with locked bootloader and failed again.
(Remember, LGUP or any other tool have nothing to do with back to stock thing. You can go back to stock whether you are bootloader locked or unlocked, it has no power of stopping you.)
Possible Cases:So I will not waste the time. Possible cases:
1: LG G5 stuck on download mode and it is now not being recognized by LGUP and you can’t do anything, because no other tool is available.
2: You installed a custom ROM and now LGUP is not recognizing it. You want to go back to stock and can’t do it.
3: Anything bad happened during flashing process, PC restarted, phone went off or whatever. And now you can’t bring it back to life.
¬ Or
Other cases you faced.
Read 4th post before proceeding,
Before asking a question, first, see FAQ in 3rd post. In that way you can save a lot of time.
For Video Guide refer to 4th Post
Things You need:
1: LG UP
2: Uppercut
3: Drivers
4: Stock ROM for your device.
All Herehttps://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g5/development/uppercut-lgup-loader-g5-variants-t3511295
5 : LG Flash tool (the one used to bring LG G2, G3 back to stock).
I used 20a KDZ because I had it already and it was nougat with vulnerability to root and flash TWRP.
6: LG Firmware extract tool
In 2nd post
Most tools can be found in attachments of 2nd post.
Process:
First:
Uninstall all other tool, previous driver (including other phone’s too). Restart PC
Just to avoid problems. I tried this process many times on Windows 10 64-bit and it always worked for me. So it has no problems with new Windows OS.
Now follow procedure in exact order.
1: Install LG drivers.
Put Phone in download
(Hold Vol+ and connect to PC while it was powered off).
Wait until it finishes installing drivers. Change COM Port to 41.
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"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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( Refer here for changing this, If you can’t understand that.)
Now DC it from PC and keep it staying in Download mode.
2: Install LG Flash tool and copy megalock.dll to installation directory or it won’t work.
3: Install LGH-H830_DLL, LGH850_DLL and LGUP_Store_Frame_Ver_1_14_3.
4: Extract LG Firmware Extract and copy Stock KDZ to that folder.
5: Run WindowsLGFirmwareExtract.exe
A: Click on “KDZ file” open and select stock KDZ.
B: Mark File Name. It will select all files. Click on extract KDZ button. Wait till finished. Now quit the program.
6: Run LG Flash tool. Select Manual mode. Click “…” for dll and select LGUPc.dll from that KDZ extracted folder.
A: Click on add button of S/W, Select “All Files” from pop up window. Now ““.KDZ”” file will be shown, select that ““.KDZ”” file, press open button, click on “OK”
B: Begin download by pressing that big “Yellow Right Arrow”. Wait until it finishes loading.
C: Connect phone when LG Flash tool says “Waiting for connection”. Make sure phone is in download mode and COM port is 41.
D: After a while it should fail the process, that’s fine. Just DC Phone, do not turn it off.
7: Exit LG Flash tool and Run it again. Select Manual Mode. This time select LGUP_H830.dll (Select as per your model e.g H850.dll for International variant) from LGUP
(Download it from 2nd post, then extract and select as dll for this step only.)
Folder. On S/W section first click on “Remove All” to erase old selected KDZ from tool and select “.DZ” (not “.KDZ”) as S/W from extracted KDZ ROM.
A: Press ok, Select on big “Yellow right arrow”. This will be loaded quickly. Connect the phone again. This time the process will get started. Wait till it gets completed.
Note: This flashing process will go up to 150% so don’t get nervous or don’t DC phone.
B: Phone will be restarted automatically. A big “2” will be shown. Wait till it gets converted into “3” and tool will say pass.
if so pull battery and start phone normally.
Or
If it is not converted into 3: Happened to me for first time.
(First Quit LG Flash tool)
Pull battery, reboot again into download mode. Run Uppercut, say “Yes” to consent, LGUP will be started automatically, Now LGUP will recognize the phone. Click on upgrade, Press “…” and browse stock KDZ ROM and select “.KDZ” stock ROM (not “.DZ”)
Select Upgrade because Refurbish won't work with uppercut.
Press Start. Download will get started. Wait until it finishes. Now Your Phone is back to life.
Ask If anything wrong happened, I will try my best to help. I used this method on my device, LG G5 T-Mobile variant AKA H830. It should work for others.
Hit Thanks, if I helped you.
If I forgot to give credit to anyone who is related with these tools, please let me know and I will be happy to name them.
Attachments. See below.
LGUP_H830.dll is for H830 variant only. You need .dll file specified for your variant.
LGUP_H850.dll --> Here
Either Download files from Attachments or Use MEGA mirror
DLL for other Variants
To get dll for other models please refer here
(This doesn't have dll for all G5 variants but should ease to some users) (Huge thanks to @codefire for awesome website)
FAQ
I got confused on which Flash tool to use and with this megalock stuff?
Ans: Thanks, you asked, Just download LG Flash Tool attached in 2nd post, unzip, install tool, there will be a megalock.dll too, copy that to installation folder (by default that's "C:\LG\LGFlashTool") and overwrite, (written in install.instructions too inside zip).
This method isn't working for me, what shall I do?
Ans: The possible reasons, for that not working, might be,
A: You didn't installed drivers properly, try uninstalling old drivers and restarting after that.
B: LG COM PORT isn't set to COM41, here is guide for that.
C: And Most important, You are not following steps in the order in which they are written, so read carefully.
I followed the method and now my phone is totally live but now I want to root my device and have TWRP, so I can have full freedom with this phone. Can you give me any thread for that?
Ans: Nice question. There's a lots of nice threads out there here's a thread currently covering H830 only but you are welcomed to try this on H850 and let me know if this works so that I can update the thread.
Can I lock my bootloader again so I can take OTA updates?
Ans: First of all, always remember, bootloader has nothing to do with OTA. It means that if your phone is flashed with stock rom without any root or TWRP and bootloader is unlocked, you can take OTA uodates without any brick. So there is no connection between OTA and bootloader.
But if you still want to lock bootloader, here's the process. Make sure drivers are installed and minimal adb & fastboot is installed too.
Take battery out, put it back, hold vol- and connect phone to pc with data cable, it will boot into fastboot. Enter command in adb & fastboot cmd windows,
Code:
fastboot oem lock
fastboot reboot
Your phone will now try to boot into system, if stock rom is installed phone will boot without any issue else you will have to flash stock kdz again.
Where I can download stock KDZ or dll for my LG Phone (other than G5)
Ans: Most LG Phone KDZs can be found at this website.
First of All:After Flashing let me know about your experience by answering the poll, this will help me in updating this post. Also tell me about you experience in comments.
Disclaimer:
Before proceeding, remember I’m not responsible for anything bad happened to your device by following this or any of my guide. I’m just trying to help. So always do it on your own risk…
Don’t blame me or Any other developer.
All tools here are developed by different personalities. I’m just providing a guide on using these tool. Always say thanks to me and them. And If possible, donate them. They really deserve it.
Thanks be to:
@AutoPrime for All.
@Hyelton for post on LG Flash tool.
@bullghost for lg firmware extractor.
YouTube video not being played directly here (as well). So here's a link to YouTube for that Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMzEcyVwQiM
Video for tutorial:
megalocks.dll file?
I'm trying your method as described above but my issue into your explanation I can't locate the megalocks.dll file to put into the lg flash tool. lil help? I'm having issues with H830 being recognized in LGUP to flash back to stock. ok found it and downloaded it and dropped it into the flash tool folder.
I got a little confused on which Flash tool to use and with the megalock part but everything worked just as described. thank you for your help!!! I'm on a Tmo G5 (H830) and had no issues.
I followed all the steps. LGflashtool got stuck on 10 per cent and failed after 63sec. Same thing on LGbridge it got stuck on 10 per cent. And LGUP wouldnt recognise it. It's on com41. The phone is stuck in download mode. No recovery. What can I do please?
x.0ni.x said:
I'm trying your method as described above but my issue into your explanation I can't locate the megalocks.dll file to put into the lg flash tool. lil help? I'm having issues with H830 being recognized in LGUP to flash back to stock. ok found it and downloaded it and dropped it into the flash tool folder.
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Is it fixed? If not you can download flash tool from 2nd post.
isholay said:
I followed all the steps. LGflashtool got stuck on 10 per cent and failed after 63sec. Same thing on LGbridge it got stuck on 10 per cent. And LGUP wouldnt recognise it. It's on com41. The phone is stuck in download mode. No recovery. What can I do please?
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Have you followed it as described. You have to do the process 2 times with lg flash tool and after that with lgup (only if you stuck with big 2).
Please read care-fully..
Tell me if it worked or not.
dksoni411 said:
Have you followed it as described. You have to do the process 2 times with lg flash tool and after that with lgup (only if you stuck with big 2).
Please read care-fully..
Tell me if it worked or not.
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Finally, it has come back to life. I retried it using LGflashtool but this time I used stock Nougat rom for Vofadone UK cos my phone was simlocked to Vodafone UK. I was using MM rom for 3 Networt cos I wanted to install xposed framework which aint compatible with Nougat.
Thanks to everyone who helped to make my phone come back to life esp the created of this thread.
dksoni411 said:
Have you followed it as described. You have to do the process 2 times with lg flash tool and after that with lgup (only if you stuck with big 2).
Please read care-fully..
Tell me if it worked or not.
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I tried your process 4 times to no avail. my computer can't recognize the device. I'm done trying. Thanks for trying to help. But I'm just gonna sell it on ebay for like $200 as a damaged device. I've tried everything and I don't need the stress of rooting anymore. this phone did it in for me and rooting devices. Anyone want a H830 for the low price of $200? i kid! BUt ya selling this thing. thanks guys.
x.0ni.x said:
I tried your process 4 times to no avail. my computer can't recognize the device. I'm done trying. Thanks for trying to help. But I'm just gonna sell it on ebay for like $200 as a damaged device. I've tried everything and I don't need the stress of rooting anymore. this phone did it in for me and rooting devices. Anyone want a H830 for the low price of $200? i kid! BUt ya selling this thing. thanks guys.
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Good luck with that. :?
OP, I would like to make a suggestion. Could you please include screenshots to illustrate the steps. That will help people to better understand the steps and to make sure no step is missed as this is happening to lots of people lately. With that it will save you from replying to posts of missed steps and make the thread clean. Thank you once again.
isholay said:
OP, I would like to make a suggestion. Could you please include screenshots to illustrate the steps. That will help people to better understand the steps and to make sure no step is missed as this is happening to lots of people lately. With that it will save you from replying to posts of missed steps and make the thread clean. Thank you once again.
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Sure !
x.0ni.x said:
I tried your process 4 times to no avail. my computer can't recognize the device. I'm done trying. Thanks for trying to help. But I'm just gonna sell it on ebay for like $200 as a damaged device. I've tried everything and I don't need the stress of rooting anymore. this phone did it in for me and rooting devices. Anyone want a H830 for the low price of $200? i kid! BUt ya selling this thing. thanks guys.
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Try to use USB2.0 port,don't use USB3.0 port.I ues USB2.0 port will stay in BIG 2,when I use USB3.0 port,I can pass it.
Thank you so much for this tutorial
Now I don't have to worry about getting bricked anymore
Prabin Dhital said:
Thank you so much for this tutorial
Now I don't have to worry about getting bricked anymore
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Welcome..
Thank you so much man! :good: I managed to brick my phone yesterday while trying to root it... and this just brought it back to life!!! You're my new hero... :victory:
I'm now on H83020a, looking to root. If I fail and brick it again, can I just bring it back to life with this method again?
Btw, do you have any tips on best method to root H83020a?
d3th.m0nk3y said:
Thank you so much man! :good: I managed to brick my phone yesterday while trying to root it... and this just brought it back to life!!! You're my new hero... :victory:
I'm now on H83020a, looking to root. If I fail and brick it again, can I just bring it back to life with this method again?
Btw, do you have any tips on best method to root H83020a?
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Flash Fulmics 2.0 rom
d3th.m0nk3y said:
Thank you so much man! :good: I managed to brick my phone yesterday while trying to root it... and this just brought it back to life!!! You're my new hero... :victory:
I'm now on H83020a, looking to root. If I fail and brick it again, can I just bring it back to life with this method again?
Btw, do you have any tips on best method to root H83020a?
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You are welcome.
Here is the thread I wrote to root h830 on v20a. You can try
https://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-lg-g5/how-to/guide-root-twrp-lg-g5-using-t3580264
I'm still working on it so write your experience and suggestion for the thread after trying...
And off course you can bring your phone back to life for everytime, as long as you can access that download mode.
[Update as of May 23, 2020] - Thread no longer active and all download links are invalid
A brief history - A few weeks ago, i got fed up of EMUI and all the bloat. EMUI has a bunch of very useful features but i did miss the AOSP look and feel, root advantages. So, i tried magisk and couldn't get it to work with EMUI(pre 15.4 version). So i switched to Open krin 8.1 AOSP. Used it for a few days but it was too much of a sacrifice (VOLTE and Camera) and occasional buggyness for me to live with.
During this adventure, i found myself (multiple times) with a bricked device (A critical brick with FRP on aswell!).
After a lot of struggle(Specially to find working download links), i'm making this thread, to help fellow users like me.
Before we get started,
This is tested on my device but may not necessarily work with yours! I'm not responsible for any loss/damage/whatever caused because of the information in this thread.
Note 0 : Do not Quote the entire post!!
Note 1 : This guide will be updated as and when necessary.
Note 2 : These methods are only tested on Honor 8 Pro - Indian Variant(DUK-L09-C675)
Note 3 : This guide assumes the bootloader is unlocked.
Note 4 : Do text if you need any clarification on any step!
Thanks to @nanortemis (https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-8-pro/how-to/restoring-dukfullotaromflasher-t3741223) for the ROM flasher
Download links for every file needed - Download links are now removed.
Let's get started.
Reboot your device into bootloader mode.
How? Method 11. Shut down the phone.
2. Hold the volume down button and connect the usb cable connected to your PC.Method 2 (If device is boot looping)1. Press and hold power button untill phone reboots.
2. Hold volume up key to boot to e-recovery.
3. Click shutdown.
4. Now follow Method 1.
Now that you are in bootloader mode,
You may find yourself in one of these three conditions
Condition 1. You read Phone unlock , FRP unlock ( Hurray !! This is the easiest to recover from.)
Condition 2. You read Phone unlock , FRP Lock AND you have TWRP flashed and working. ( Phew , there is still hope!)
Condition 3. You read Phone unlock , FRP Lock AND you have STOCK recovery! (Not sure how you got here, but this method is not tested by me.) (Please text if someone is stuck in this situation. I Will think of something if needed)(Guide is not yet updated with instructions on how to do this yet!)
Steps to recover from condition 1
1. Download stock rom files and stock rom flasher(from here) ( I have updated files for indian version.
Please get the version appropriate to your location.)
2. Extract files into a folder and transfer them to an exteral SD or USB OTG(If you can get it to work. I
Couldn't get my OTG to be detected) and insert it into your phone.
3. Reboot to recovery.
How? 1. Shutdown the deive(Look above for instructions, if needed.)
2. Hold volume up and then simultaniously press the power key. 4. In TWRP, erase everything except micro-sd/otg.
5. Reboot the device into recovery.
6. Flash the zip with the file name "FlashThisZip-DUK_FullOTA_ROM_flasher".
7. Done ! You should now be on Stock Indian oreo rom 8.0.0.323
8. (Optional) Relock bootloader (Check other guids please.)
Steps to recover from condition 2
1. Download and extract the twrp recovery files i made. ( You may use any stock emui (all partition)
backups you have made!
2. Transer the TWRP folder to External SD / OTG and insert it into the phone.
3. Reboot to recovery.
How? 1. Shutdown the deive(Look above for instructions, if needed.)
2. Hold volume up and then simultaniously press the power key. 4. In TWRP, erase everything except micro-sd/otg.
5. Restore the backup.
6. Done !!! To flash full stock fresh rom, read on.
7. (Optional) Boot up the phone, head into settings, enable developer options and enable OEM unlock.
8. (Optional) Now, simply follow steps from Condition 1(which is above!)
Guide is still under construction. I got this out as soon as i can to help anyone who is stuck. Please ignore any typos(They will be fixed when i find time to make this guide better).
All the best :good: :fingers-crossed:
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Guide created on : 10 June, 2018
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Anirudh A said:
A brief history - A few weeks ago, i got fed up of EMUI and all the bloat. EMUI has a bunch of very useful features but i did miss the AOSP look and feel, root advantages. So, i tried magisk and couldn't get it to work with EMUI(pre 15.4 version). So i switched to Open krin 8.1 AOSP. Used it for a few days but it was too much of a sacrifice (VOLTE and Camera) and occasional buggyness for me to live with.
During this adventure, i found myself (multiple times) with a bricked device (A critical brick with FRP on aswell!).
After a lot of struggle(Specially to find working download links), i'm making this thread, to help fellow users like me.
Before we get started,
This is tested on my device but may not necessarily work with yours! I'm not responsible for any loss/damage/whatever caused because of the information in this thread.
Note 0 : Do not Quote the entire post!!
Note 1 : This guide will be updated as and when necessary.
Note 2 : These methods are only tested on Honor 8 Pro - Indian Variant(DUK-L09-C675)
Note 3 : This guide assumes the bootloader is unlocked.
Note 4 : Do text if you need any clarification on any step!
Thanks to @nanortemis (https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-8-pro/how-to/restoring-dukfullotaromflasher-t3741223) for the ROM flasher
Download links for every file needed - https://drive.google.com/open?id=1qkFa9uMWWVWwnF3GS75Pzw6vDQ9GKx6J
Let's get started.
Reboot your device into bootloader mode.
How? Method 11. Shut down the phone.
2. Hold the volume down button and connect the usb cable connected to your PC.Method 2 (If device is boot looping)1. Press and hold power button untill phone reboots.
2. Hold volume up key to boot to e-recovery.
3. Click shutdown.
4. Now follow Method 1.
Now that you are in bootloader mode,
You may find yourself in one of these three conditions
Condition 1. You read Phone unlock , FRP unlock ( Hurray !! This is the easiest to recover from.)
Condition 2. You read Phone unlock , FRP Lock AND you have TWRP flashed and working. ( Phew , there is still hope!)
Condition 3. You read Phone unlock , FRP Lock AND you have STOCK recovery! (Not sure how you got here, but this method is not tested by me.) (Please text if someone is stuck in this situation. I Will think of something if needed)(Guide is not yet updated with instructions on how to do this yet!)
Steps to recover from condition 1
1. Download stock rom files and stock rom flasher(from here) ( I have updated files for indian version.
Please get the version appropriate to your location.)
2. Extract files into a folder and transfer them to an exteral SD or USB OTG(If you can get it to work. I
Couldn't get my OTG to be detected) and insert it into your phone.
3. Reboot to recovery.
How?1. Shutdown the deive(Look above for instructions, if needed.)
2. Hold volume up and then simultaniously press the power key.4. In TWRP, erase everything except micro-sd/otg.
5. Reboot the device into recovery.
6. Flash the zip with the file name "FlashThisZip-DUK_FullOTA_ROM_flasher".
7. Done ! You should now be on Stock Indian oreo rom 8.0.0.323
8. (Optional) Relock bootloader (Check other guids please.)
Steps to recover from condition 2
1. Download and extract the twrp recovery files i made. ( You may use any stock emui (all partition)
backups you have made!
2. Transer the TWRP folder to External SD / OTG and insert it into the phone.
3. Reboot to recovery.
How?1. Shutdown the deive(Look above for instructions, if needed.)
2. Hold volume up and then simultaniously press the power key.4. In TWRP, erase everything except micro-sd/otg.
5. Restore the backup.
6. Done !!! To flash full stock fresh rom, read on.
7. (Optional) Boot up the phone, head into settings, enable developer options and enable OEM unlock.
8. (Optional) Now, simply follow steps from Condition 1(which is above!)
Guide is still under construction. I got this out as soon as i can to help anyone who is stuck. Please ignore any typos(They will be fixed when i find time to make this guide better).
All the best :good: :fingers-crossed:
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Guide created on : 10 June, 2018
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woaw.. is very well created! it might be handy in any case! thank you
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Hi, Thanks for the guide.
However, I'm in deep shi*. I'm currently stuck in bootloop, I'm even unable to get to e-recovery. I'm able to get to fastboot though. Even though, I read PHONE Locked and FRP Unlock. What options do I have? I got my bootloader unlock code from EMUI but when I try to unlock bootloader, it says that the password is incorrect..
Check your password
tuniekonematei said:
Hi, Thanks for the guide.
However, I'm in deep shi*. I'm currently stuck in bootloop, I'm even unable to get to e-recovery. I'm able to get to fastboot though. Even though, I read PHONE Locked and FRP Unlock. What options do I have? I got my bootloader unlock code from EMUI but when I try to unlock bootloader, it says that the password is incorrect..
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Hey,
While i was messing around with my H8P bootloader, i noticed an additional 's' in my password ! Probably while saving it would have got added.
I recommend cross checking if you're actually using the right password. (To the extent that you go through the request process again! Recommend doing this and taking screenshots as after a few days, you will no longer be able to request codes anymore!).
Also, post the error you get while trying to unlock the bootloader.
Anirudh A said:
Hey,
While i was messing around with my H8P bootloader, i noticed an additional 's' in my password ! Probably while saving it would have got added.
I recommend cross checking if you're actually using the right password. (To the extent that you go through the request process again! Recommend doing this and taking screenshots as after a few days, you will no longer be able to request codes anymore!).
Also, post the error you get while trying to unlock the bootloader.
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Hi Anirudh,
I've gone through the same process several times and every single time I get the same Bootloader Password with the same error when trying to unlock:
{
"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"
}
That's the password Huawei gives me:
(I'm using H8 NON-pro version btw, sorry)
tuniekonematei said:
Hi Anirudh,
I've gone through the same process several times and every single time I get the same Bootloader Password with the same error when trying to unlock:
That's the password Huawei gives me:
(I'm using H8 NON-pro version btw, sorry)
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Hey. Sorry for the late reply. Before investigating further, any progress?
Anirudh A said:
Hey. Sorry for the late reply. Before investigating further, any progress?
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Hi,
Eventually I had to pay 15€ for DC Phoenix to be able to flash my Honor. Absolutely nothing helped and none of C434 firmwares worked on C900B131 rollback package, therefore I had to flash C636B130. I received an update to B360 which worked just fine. Then B380 update came which is a nightmare that bricks our phones and the reason I bricked my Honor 8 the first time (back in October of 2017). I had to reflash it through DC Phoenix once again. Later on I tried to move from B360 to B389 which bricked my phone AGAIN. So I am staying on B360 which, I think, works just fine. It is sad that I am unable to get the latest firmware updates but it is what it is. Although I really hate the notification on my Settings icon which informs to update the phone. I disabled all the Updater notifications and so on but it is still there.
I like Honor 8 and I've been always recomending it to everyone but as of now I doubt I'll ever buy Huawei phone again.
tuniekonematei said:
Hi,
Eventually I had to pay 15€ for DC Phoenix to be able to flash my Honor. Absolutely nothing helped and none of C434 firmwares worked on C900B131 rollback package, therefore I had to flash C636B130. I received an update to B360 which worked just fine. Then B380 update came which is a nightmare that bricks our phones and the reason I bricked my Honor 8 the first time (back in October of 2017). I had to reflash it through DC Phoenix once again. Later on I tried to move from B360 to B389 which bricked my phone AGAIN. So I am staying on B360 which, I think, works just fine. It is sad that I am unable to get the latest firmware updates but it is what it is. Although I really hate the notification on my Settings icon which informs to update the phone. I disabled all the Updater notifications and so on but it is still there.
I like Honor 8 and I've been always recomending it to everyone but as of now I doubt I'll ever buy Huawei phone again.
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DC Phoenix always to the rescue. Unfortunately , this is the sad state of Huawei/Honor . Your device should be fixed free , because of Honors fault. Now that they're also not giving out unlock codes after a month , it's a direct screw you to all the advanced users. There's no predicting how this gamble will play out for them. I'm also not going to recommend Huawei /Honor to any advanced users . One plus has my money. However , Huaweis midrangers and just about OK for regular use.
i just restore your backup now stuck with bootloop frp lock phone lock
jazzy ╰_╯ said:
i just restore your backup now stuck with bootloop frp lock phone lock
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Ensure your phone varient is what is specified in this thread. Phone lock is impossible. Please mention condition before, steps taken.
jazzy ╰_╯ said:
i just restore your backup now stuck with bootloop frp lock phone lock
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Also, try factory reset, with data erase
Anirudh A said:
Ensure your phone varient is what is specified in this thread. Phone lock is impossible. Please mention condition before, steps taken.
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i was on condition 2 i formated the phone as you said and downloaded twrp back up when i restored the back the first boot took me to erecovery then i try to go to twrp but it was gone i booted into fastboot and saw that phone is locked frp is lock stuck with bootloop ( which boots up my device to erecovery again and again) i do have an indian varient and was already on mm it was just that i had rooted device with magisk where i was not able to pass safenet so i thought to unroot it to stock and reroot again
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Anirudh A said:
Also, try factory reset, with data erase
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already tried nothing happen
Anirudh A said:
Also, try factory reset, with data erase
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are you going to help me out
jazzy ╰_╯ said:
i was on condition 2 i formated the phone as you said and downloaded twrp back up when i restored the back the first boot took me to erecovery then i try to go to twrp but it was gone i booted into fastboot and saw that phone is locked frp is lock stuck with bootloop ( which boots up my device to erecovery again and again) i do have an indian varient and was already on mm it was just that i had rooted device with magisk where i was not able to pass safenet so i thought to unroot it to stock and reroot again
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already tried nothing happen
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Got it repaired by service center even though I want to do it by myself
jazzy ╰_╯ said:
Got it repaired by service center even though I want to do it by myself
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Yikes. Is yours an Indian Honor 8 pro ?
jazzy ╰_╯ said:
Got it repaired by service center even though I want to do it by myself
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Yikes. Is yours an Indian Honor 8 pro ?
I am stuck with condition 3. I have flashed project treble, but i wanted to revert back to stock so flashed stock ramdisk.img and my phone is showing phone unlock and frp lock. i can boot into the treble rr rom, but i want to revert back to stock emui. what should i do?
rhijuloves said:
I am stuck with condition 3. I have flashed project treble, but i wanted to revert back to stock so flashed stock ramdisk.img and my phone is showing phone unlock and frp lock. i can boot into the treble rr rom, but i want to revert back to stock emui. what should i do?
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First thing, go to developer options and enable oem unlocking.. DO NOT FLASH/ DO ANYTHING BEFORE THIS STEP. Then you'll be on condition 1 so you can follow those steps.
Anirudh A said:
First thing, go to developer options and enable oem unlocking.. DO NOT FLASH/ DO ANYTHING BEFORE THIS STEP. Then you'll be on condition 1 so you can follow those steps.
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can't change oem unlocking, it says bootloader unlocked. Kindly help me.
rhijuloves said:
can't change oem unlocking, it says bootloader unlocked. Kindly help me.
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Bootloader and frp unlock are different and are independent of each other.Turn on your internet/connect to one and then try oem unlocking. Also, share the screenshot of the oem unlock screen.
How To Install OREO Update Before It Is Released
Discaimer: I am not responsible for any mistakes, mishaps or BRICKED devices.
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Prerequisites:
Updated to Nougat
Unlocked bootloader
TWRP installed
Basic understanding on how to use TWRP
If you don't know how to unlock your bootloader and install TWRP see post #2
I am using my device the [FRD-L04] as an example in this guide.
Step 1 Get Firmware
Create a folder on you computer and name it "oreo-update".
Go to the Firmware Finder website and find the Oreo update for your device.
Left click on the "filelist" and it will display three download links. One for "update.zip", One for "update_data_full_public.zip" and One for update_full_FRD-L04_hw_usa.zip.
Copy and paste each download link for your device into your browser's address bar and download them to your "oreo-update" folder.
You may see more than three files. The last one will have your model number in it.
Now go to your "oreo-update" folder.
Rename "update_data_full_public.zip" to "update_data_public.zip"
Rename "update_full_FRD-L04_hw_usa.zip" to "update_all_hw.zip"
Step 2 Get HuRUpdater
HuRUpdater is a great program that flashes unapproved and approved updates in TWRP.
Go to the HuRUpdater post and download the latest version to your "oreo-update" folder. Be sure to hit the thanks button while your there.
Step 3 Install Oreo
Copy "oreo-update" folder to your SD Card.
Boot to TWRP
I recommend doing a full backup and a wipe before flashing.
Choose install from the TWRP menu and select your SD Card
Navigate to your "oreo-update" folder and flash "HuRUpdater" it will prompt you to hit the volume down button to start the process.
HuRUpdater will flash the update for you. I ended up with three errors which didn't seem to matter.
Reboot and enjoy
Optional Flash TWRP
It may be possible this process relocked your bootloader. So you may need to unlock your bootloader again.
Download the latest version of TWRP from this post. This TWRP wasn't designed for our device but is the closest to a fully working TWRP I could find. DO NOT post any problems or bugs in that post!
TWRP 3.2.1-0
The fastboot commands have changed. The new command is "fastboot flash recovery_ramdisk RECOVERY.img"
If you like this guide please consider hitting the thanks button.
Useful Stuff
As of July 25th 2018 the unlock code application service has ended. You now have to use DC Unlocker to get your unlock code.
How to unlock your bootloader and install TWRP
DC Unlocker download page
How to read Huawei Android phone bootloader code with DC Unlocker
Huawei bootloader unlock tutorial by DC Unlocker
Here is how you install Magsk now
Thanks for the sharing. Could you explain a little more about which parts of the twrp for oreo are not working?
freemannhp said:
Thanks for the sharing. Could you explain a little more about which parts of the twrp for oreo are not working?
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The only things I have found is it can't decrypt the Data partition and it tries to mount a partition that isn't on the Honor 8. It will wipe the Data partition though. I'm sure it is only a matter of time until someone builds one for our device.
And how lo unlock bootloader? Webpage is unavaliable...
edomali said:
And how lo unlock bootloader? Webpage is unavaliable...
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Here is a link with some alternative methods. Just follow the unlock bootloader section. Use the other thread for installing TWRP.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-8/how-to/guide-unlock-bootloader-tested-root-t3443946
Edit: Here is a working link to Huawei unlock code request page.
https://hwid5.vmall.com/CAS/portal/userRegister/regbyemail.html
Thanks for sharing,but i think link is wrong,i dont see where can i type imei number
Wanted to wait for ota because I thought I couldn't unlock my bootloader anyway. Recently found out I still had an unlock code on my pc somewhere. If I update with this method, will I still get future OTAs?
edomali said:
Thanks for sharing,but i think link is wrong,i dont see where can i type imei number
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I seem to be having trouble making it past the registration. I get "system is busy". If I remember correctly you have to register first. Then you can request your unlock code. You might want to try the alternative methods listed.
timwelter said:
Wanted to wait for ota because I thought I couldn't unlock my bootloader anyway. Recently found out I still had an unlock code on my pc somewhere. If I update with this method, will I still get future OTAs?
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I can't say for sure, but I would think so as long as you have the stock recovery installed. I know that when I flashed back to Nougat this way I was able to get OTA's.
Check this out. It looks like Huawei is giving us the big middle finger.
https://www.xda-developers.com/honor-huawei-bootloader-unlock-page-disappears/
Edit: I guess this isn't anything new but I figure I would share it anyway.
srgrusso said:
I can't say for sure, but I would think so as long as you have the stock recovery installed. I know that when I flashed back to Nougat this way I was able to get OTA's.
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So if I flash this with hurupdater it'll automatically install the stock recovery again (remove twrp)?
timwelter said:
So if I flash this with hurupdater it'll automatically install the stock recovery again (remove twrp)?
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Yes. It will flash it back to stock. Although it didn't lock the bootloader for me.
srgrusso said:
Yes. It will flash it back to stock. Although it didn't lock the bootloader for me.
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Thanks gonna try this tonight.
srgrusso said:
Check this out. It looks like Huawei is giving us the big middle finger.
https://www.xda-developers.com/honor-huawei-bootloader-unlock-page-disappears/
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This article is actually quite old, isn't it ?
pix106 said:
This article is actually quite old, isn't it ?
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It is. If you read the comments below someone posted this from Huawei.
https://twitter.com/bang_gogo_/stat...ault#version=10804c0adb9962a677c2c75e13cd1e83
srgrusso said:
It is. If you read the comments below someone posted this from Huawei.
https://twitter.com/bang_gogo_/stat...ault#version=10804c0adb9962a677c2c75e13cd1e83
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Which seems quite old too
pix106 said:
Which seems quite old too
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I know it is old news, but I don't think the age of the article matters as much as the fact is that Huawei will no longer be giving out unlock codes. Just about every article you read is from that time period because that is when Huawei made the announcement. I admit I might have missed the bus on this one.
srgrusso said:
I know it is old news, but I don't think the age of the article matters as much as the fact is that Huawei will no longer be giving out unlock codes. Just about every article you read is from that time period because that is when Huawei made the announcement. I admit I might have missed the bus on this one.
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Today someone posted a new link for a new form, that's funny you post the plder news today too
I don't know if the new form is that new or if it works though
srgrusso said:
I seem to be having trouble making it past the registration. I get "system is busy". If I remember correctly you have to register first. Then you can request your unlock code. You might want to try the alternative methods listed.
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I don't know either where I should look for the unlock code. I get to this page after I log into my Huawei ID.
This took me way too long to figure out so Hopefully this will make it quicker for someone:
OnePlus Help Page
Dr. Mario said:
fastboot oem get_unlock_code
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(Found ten pages in at https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/t-mobile-bootloader-unlock.4181339/page-10#post-83922873)
Once you have the unlock code go to: One Plus Unlock Token Page
If your phone does not show up in fastboot and you are on windows 10: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-fix-device-not-showing-up-in-fastboot-mode-windows-10.4194491/
The drivers will not install in windows 10 unless you Disable driver signing enforcement first.
In case you did not know, your phone comes with driver installation software that will show up when you plug your phone into your computer. However, if you have USB debugging turned on first, they will not pop up.
This is all basic stuff, but some times people need help with the basics!
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One week later (pretty much to the second) go back to: One Plus Unlock Token Page (you should also get an e-mail with a link. Download the file unlock_code.bin and place it in the same directory you will be running fastboot from.
Don't forget that if you continue past this point you will wipe your phone and have to go through the setup process again. Your phone will also ask for confirmation of this.
Also, as of 11.0.4.6.KB09CB continuing will change your widevine to L3.
Open a command prompt or terminal window and run the following:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash cust-unlock unlock_code.bin
fastboot flashing unlock
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To Root:
Rooting instructions
However, if you have USB debugging turned on first, they will not pop up.
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Thats good tip! I never have USB debugging turned off before 1st connection...
ALSO,
There are differences between
FASTBOOTD
AND
FASTBOOT
How long do they send the token
Can this be done with a temporary sim unlock?
jefffeely said:
This took me way too long to figure out so Hopefully this will make it quicker for someone:
OnePlus Help Page
(Found ten pages in at https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/t-mobile-bootloader-unlock.4181339/page-10#post-83922873)
Once you have the unlock code go to: One Plus Unlock Token Page
If your phone does not show up in fastboot and you are on windows 10: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-fix-device-not-showing-up-in-fastboot-mode-windows-10.4194491/
The drivers will not install in windows 10 unless you Disable driver signing enforcement first.
In case you did not know, your phone comes with driver installation software that will show up when you plug your phone into your computer. However, if you have USB debugging turned on first, they will not pop up.
This is all basic stuff, but some times people need help with the basics!
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Edited to add the following next step
One week later (pretty much to the second) go back to: One Plus Unlock Token Page (you should also get an e-mail with a link. Download the file unlock_code.bin and place it in the same directory you will be running fastboot from.
Don't forget that if you continue past this point you will wipe your phone and have to go through the setup process again. Your phone will also ask for confirmation of this.
Also, as of 11.0.4.6.KB09CB continuing will change your widevine to L3.
Open a command prompt or terminal window and run the following:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash cust-unlock unlock_code.bin
fastboot flashing unlock
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To Root:
Rooting instructions
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This is horrible T-Mobile Tech had no idea what 64 digit code i needed to unlock bootloader told me to contact one plus they told me to contact T-Mobile Technician so the rep put me in touch with a tech from Metro Pcs who said my imei is T-Mobile not Metro and hung up on me Its a never ending battle i need to find a Factory Unlocked Nord 10 5g if i want to root i do like the the stock rom Oxygen but i never owned a phone before that wasn't rooted I have now 4 of these Phones if anyone has a factory unlocked nord 10 5g willing to sell or barter with me as i have a bunch of cellphones please contact me or if you work for T-mobile and can get me this code i need for the token please contact me Thanks
superbart007 said:
Can this be done with a temporary sim unlock?
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No, requires permanent. Talk to TMobile support on Twitter and tell them you use your phone for development purposes.
Okay I know this is stupid, but since it takes a freaking week (I thought I'd sit down and flash Lineage "real quick"...joke's on me), does the OnePlus site want everything on BOTH lines of that unlock code section, appended together as one long string? Or is that two separate codes?
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Okay I know this is stupid, but since it takes a freaking week (I thought I'd sit down and flash Lineage "real quick"...joke's on me), does the OnePlus site want everything on BOTH lines of that unlock code section, appended together as one long string? Or is that two separate codes?
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Just flash my EU conversion, update to the latest stable OOS, then go lineage away and forget this nonsense unlock.bin.
But to answer your question: Copy both lines as 1 line without any breaks or spaces. Then enjoy waiting 2 weeks for the code, if the website decides to work at all.
craznazn said:
Just flash my EU conversion, update to the latest stable OOS, then go lineage away and forget this nonsense unlock.bin.
But to answer your question: Copy both lines as 1 line without any breaks or spaces. Then enjoy waiting 2 weeks for the code, if the website decides to work at all.
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Thanks! Yep, in the end that's what I did. Flashed international FW with the MSM tool, then unlocked the bootloader without waiting for the token. Then spent about two more hours troubleshooting a bunch of unrelated stuff due to some user error, but in the end, landed with the phone on LOS 18.1 so I'm happy.
jefffeely said:
This took me way too long to figure out so Hopefully this will make it quicker for someone:
OnePlus Help Page
(Found ten pages in at https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/t-mobile-bootloader-unlock.4181339/page-10#post-83922873)
Once you have the unlock code go to: One Plus Unlock Token Page
If your phone does not show up in fastboot and you are on windows 10: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-fix-device-not-showing-up-in-fastboot-mode-windows-10.4194491/
The drivers will not install in windows 10 unless you Disable driver signing enforcement first.
In case you did not know, your phone comes with driver installation software that will show up when you plug your phone into your computer. However, if you have USB debugging turned on first, they will not pop up.
This is all basic stuff, but some times people need help with the basics!
(edited for clarity)
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Edited to add the following next step
One week later (pretty much to the second) go back to: One Plus Unlock Token Page (you should also get an e-mail with a link. Download the file unlock_code.bin and place it in the same directory you will be running fastboot from.
Don't forget that if you continue past this point you will wipe your phone and have to go through the setup process again. Your phone will also ask for confirmation of this.
Also, as of 11.0.4.6.KB09CB continuing will change your widevine to L3.
Open a command prompt or terminal window and run the following:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash cust-unlock unlock_code.bin
fastboot flashing unlock
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To Root:
Rooting instructions
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I have done everything that I am suppose to and I will say this is the not the first phone I have rooted however I will say this is by far the most difficult. Now with that being said, have you or did you run into the error telling you to enter a valid IMEI. I know mine is correct T-Mobile verified it with me several times when they were so kind to network unlock my phone the same day I bought it. Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated.
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Anyone have the conversion zip????
My problem is that my phone shipped with an incomplete serial number. The oneplus token website calls for an 8 digit serial but I only have 7 digits. OnePlus 9 Pro 5G from T-Mobile. Oneplus tech said I needed to add a 0 on the front end, but if I do that then the unlock code through ADB will not match to the change. Therefore my information is incorrect. I am in touch with Oneplus, but wish there was a third party token generator for my current details. Not sure if I have any other options. Grrrr!
TheGhost1951 said:
My problem is that my phone shipped with an incomplete serial number. The oneplus token website calls for an 8 digit serial but I only have 7 digits. OnePlus 9 Pro 5G from T-Mobile. Oneplus tech said I needed to add a 0 on the front end, but if I do that then the unlock code through ADB will not match to the change. Therefore my information is incorrect. I am in touch with Oneplus, but wish there was a third party token generator for my current details. Not sure if I have any other options. Grrrr!
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Convert to EU via MSM, unlock bootloader with no unlock.bin
craznazn said:
Convert to EU via MSM, unlock bootloader with no unlock.bin
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Thank you, will look into the conversion.
matt314159 said:
Thanks! Yep, in the end that's what I did. Flashed international FW with the MSM tool, then unlocked the bootloader without waiting for the token. Then spent about two more hours troubleshooting a bunch of unrelated stuff due to some user error, but in the end, landed with the phone on LOS 18.1 so I'm happy.
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Hello there can you help me out with The OnePlus 8 t mobile it's locked and OEM is grey.. I talked to t mobile .. and I don't have a t mobile account since I live in Pakistan.
It's carrier locked and it's t mobile firmware ..
Please guide me how can I fix it
My mail: [email protected]
Thanks
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craznazn said:
Just flash my EU conversion, update to the latest stable OOS, then go lineage away and forget this nonsense unlock.bin.
But to answer your question: Copy both lines as 1 line without any breaks or spaces. Then enjoy waiting 2 weeks for the code, if the website decides to work at all.
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Hey there, maybe you could help with how to unlock bootloader without the token?
i'm on international firmware.
I did just submit my token to oneplus but would rather not wait.
Do i need something else?
thanks!!
hugh288 said:
Hey there, maybe you could help with how to unlock bootloader without the token?
i'm on international firmware.
I did just submit my token to oneplus but would rather not wait.
Do i need something else?
thanks!!
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Shouldn't need the token on international firmware. A simple fastboot oem unlock should do it. Just be sure you have OEM unlocking enabled under developer options.
hugh288 said:
Hey there, maybe you could help with how to unlock bootloader without the token?
i'm on international firmware.
I did just submit my token to oneplus but would rather not wait.
Do i need something else?
thanks!!
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If you converted via MSM, you don't need an unlock code.
craznazn said:
If you converted via MSM, you don't need an unlock code.
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I did try to fastboot oem unlock but it says I need the token.
hugh288 said:
I did try to fastboot oem unlock but it says I need the token.
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Are you on OOS12? If so, then yeah you do need it.
If you just flash the conversion, you can unlock it then upgrade to OOS12