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I can't able to update my Arc S via PC Companian.

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
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Flo95 said:
No, DRM is still lost
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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?

Unlock Bootloader Without Waiting for permission from Xiaomi[Snapdragon Variant]

There is a long wait for unlocking the bootloader for Redmi Note 3. We have to apply and wait for permission for 2-3 weeks. Some people are having problems with that. Even after users get the permission, they are unable to unlock because it gets stuck at 50%.
A moderator on unoffical Miui India forum has found a way to unlock the bootloader without need of any code or confirmation from Xiaomi. This method DOESNT involve Mi Unlocking tool. Many users have tried it and unlocked their bootloader successfully and quickly.
Edit - If you are an Indian user with the Snapdragon variant and if you have got permission from xiaomi and want to unlock by official method then you will need to flash China developer rom by mi flash. You will able to unlock bootloader on China dev rom by official method. Some users have also been able to unlock officially on Global developer rom. So take your pic. But don't waste your time on Global stable... Official method of bootloader unlocking will NEVER work on Global stable.
(I will update the OP if by miracle people are able to unlock officially on Global stable. Chances are very slim though.)
The method given below is for other global or beta rom users for whom normal unlocking is not working or those who are too impatient to wait for confirmation sms from Xiaomi. [emoji48]
Edit 2 - I HIGHLY RECOMMEND you to try this tutorial with GLOBAL STABLE FASTBOOT rom. People who have tried this on China dev or China stable have faced bricked devices.
Here is the forum link where bootloader unlock tutorial by hacking method is given.
http://forum.miui.co.in/forum/mi-de...5165-redmi-note-3-snapdragon-unlock-the-beast
Edit 3 - There is a difference between unlocking the bootloader by this hack and unlocking by official method. A big difference. I suggest you to read threads here and on miui forum as well to acquaint yourself with it.
Basically if you unlock bootloader with official method your system accepts it and causes no problems while flashing miui roms.
But if you unlock bootloader by this hack method, your system doesnt accept it fully and causes problems if you flash stock miui. Flashing miui without proper modifications will easily cause hard brick. My explanation was very simplistic but there are a lot of complicated things involved which go on at the system level.
If you decide to unlock bootloader by the hack method.. Read this thread on how to flash miui roms.
http://en.miui.com/thread-256464-1-1.html
Also you don't need to worry about CM and AOSP roms. Whichever method you use to unlock your bootloader, CM and AOSP will work good without causing brick. You only need to worry about miui roms if you have used hack method.
My personal advice to you is that you don't try this hack method unless you are fairly well acquainted with technology and won't go mad if your device gets bricked. A lot of people have faced bricked device and many of them are noobs and I feel sorry for them. So unless you are courageous enough and feel confident, don't try this method.
Wait till your device can be unlocked by official method. That is best for new people.
Edit - This thread is outdated now. It was made a long time ago when development was in its infancy. There are lots of good threads on xda that can help you out. Ignore this thread and don't consider it's information relevant anymore.

I can confirm this method works.

The method works,
Finally after days of searching

whether there is a chance for something like this for MTK variant (i stuck at 50% and I have no solution)?

goran60 said:
whether there is a chance for something like this for MTK variant (i stuck at 50% and I have no solution)?
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There might be a chance but this shortcut method was developed by Indian developers. And since only Qualcomm variant has been launched in India, these particular developers can't help you out.
Maybe some other talented people with mtk variant can emulate this and develop a shortcut method just like this.
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thakurneel said:
There might be a chance but this shortcut method was developed by Indian developers. And since only Qualcomm variant has been launched in India, these particular developers can't help you out.
Maybe some other talented people with mtk variant can emulate this and develop a shortcut method just like this.
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Can anyone mirror the download file i can't seem to download it
and please explain this line too "Open Mi flash , configure the advanced Options and directories for Fastboot Rom ."
Thanks

Thanks you very much
It works !!
I can confirm

My phone bricked. During flashing the rom it showed insufficient storage error and flashing stopped. Now phone is not booting. only mi logo comes that too go after 2 sec. However phone can boot into fastboot mod. any help?
Show some suggesting opening the device to go into edl mode.Is it the only way?

Same with me...my device got bricked......while flashing....now no fastboot bunny comes up....i got just the linux mascot.....though the phone gets detected in adb and fastboot mode....but adb reboot edl....reboots the phone to mascot again.........
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kirkirehani93 said:
Same with me...my device got bricked......while flashing....now no fastboot bunny comes up....i got just the linux mascot.....though the phone gets detected in adb and fastboot mode....but adb reboot edl....reboots the phone to mascot again.........
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Did you use 32 bit windows? Did you try use mi pc suite? May be mi pc suite would work?

Mi suite doesnt detects my device in fast boot...and nope its a 64 bit system
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sanjib734 said:
My phone bricked. During flashing the rom it showed insufficient storage error and flashing stopped. Now phone is not booting. only mi logo comes that too go after 2 sec. However phone can boot into fastboot mod. any help?
Show some suggesting opening the device to go into edl mode.Is it the only way?
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kirkirehani93 said:
Same with me...my device got bricked......while flashing....now no fastboot bunny comes up....i got just the linux mascot.....though the phone gets detected in adb and fastboot mode....but adb reboot edl....reboots the phone to mascot again.........
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http://en.miui.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=235865&extra=page=1&mobile=2
Try this method. And which miui version were you running?
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I was on 6.3.24 the dev version
edit .
Went thru ur post link....the main prob is i cannot boot into edl mode....the phone reboots to the linux masot again( the linux penguin)
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I was on 7.1.8
as I earlier said is opening the devices and removing wires etc is the only option! can going to service center will help?

sanjib734 said:
I was on 7.1.8
as I earlier said is opening the devices and removing wires etc is the only option! can going to service center will help?
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Keep that as a last resort.
Go to the miui forum and post your problem in the redmi note 3 section. Give as much detail as possible. What's working what's not. One of the moderators will surely help you out.
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MIUI DEV MAKES BRICK
ME AND ANOTHER GUY FLASH 6.3.31 EU WEEKLY AND GET BRICKED
RECOVERY AND NORMAL BOOT NOT WORKING
EDL MODE WORKS BUT PORT SHOWES 900E
I TRIED ALL BOOT METHOD with USB CONNECTED, BUT MIFLASH, MI SUITE DO NOT DETECT DEVICE.
NO WAY OUT, SERIOUSLY.

WARNING!!! flashing full fastboot/recovery roms through twrp will relock bootloader and the device will get hardbricked, for updating rom use OTAs. For flashing full recovery rom delete the "firmware-update" folder from rom zip file, and then flash the rom and then flash modded boot.img specific for that miui version Also you can delete the firmware-update folder from OTA zip files just to be on safer side.
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demilenos said:
MIUI DEV MAKES BRICK
ME AND ANOTHER GUY FLASH 6.3.31 EU WEEKLY AND GET BRICKED
RECOVERY AND NORMAL BOOT NOT WORKING
EDL MODE WORKS BUT PORT SHOWES 900E
I TRIED ALL BOOT METHOD with USB CONNECTED, BUT MIFLASH, MI SUITE DO NOT DETECT DEVICE.
NO WAY OUT, SERIOUSLY.
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there's a way out, http://en.miui.com/thread-245347-1-1.html

Rajdip said:
WARNING!!! flashing full fastboot/recovery roms through twrp will relock bootloader and the device will get hardbricked, for updating rom use OTAs. For flashing full recovery rom delete the "firmware-update" folder from rom zip file, and then flash the rom and then flash modded boot.img specific for that miui version Also you can delete the firmware-update folder from OTA zip files just to be on safer side.
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there's a way out, http://en.miui.com/thread-245347-1-1.html
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WOW, thx for fast response.:good:
it must ONLY, LAST way
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Rajdip said:
WARNING!!! flashing full fastboot/recovery roms through twrp will relock bootloader and the device will get hardbricked, for updating rom use OTAs. For flashing full recovery rom delete the "firmware-update" folder from rom zip file, and then flash the rom and then flash modded boot.img specific for that miui version Also you can delete the firmware-update folder from OTA zip files just to be on safer side.
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there's a way out, http://en.miui.com/thread-245347-1-1.html
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I unlock with china stable ROM.
after unlock, I flashed via recovery another stable ROM and AOSP ROM but all works well.
That means AOSP ROM free with lock?

demilenos said:
WOW, thx for fast response.:good:
it must ONLY, LAST way
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I unlock with china stable ROM.
after unlock, I flashed via recovery another stable ROM and AOSP ROM but all works well.
That means AOSP ROM free with lock?
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all customs roms are free from lock, except xioami eu roms, all miui roms have a emmc file(inside that firmware folder) that relocks bootloader

demilenos said:
WOW, thx for fast response.:good:
it must ONLY, LAST way
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I unlock with china stable ROM.
after unlock, I flashed via recovery another stable ROM and AOSP ROM but all works well.
That means AOSP ROM free with lock?
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So your bricked phone back to normal?

Any reason not to relock boot loader after installing Android P Preview 2?

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!

jhs39 said:
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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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.

Keep DRM L1 with unlocked Bootloader

Hi Guys!
There must be a way to keep the L1 state of WideVine DRM with an unlocked bootloader. It's the only reason why i reverted to complete stock after i rooted the phone 10 minutes after recieving. I want Netflix in full HD because i pay for it and the only reason i can't enjoy it on my phone is that i am using it the way i want to use it....
Hope there is a way... Thank you in advance

CodeRR said:
Hi Guys!
There must be a way to keep the L1 state of WideVine DRM with an unlocked bootloader. It's the only reason why i reverted to complete stock after i rooted the phone 10 minutes after recieving. I want Netflix in full HD because i pay for it and the only reason i can't enjoy it on my phone is that i am using it the way i want to use it....
Hope there is a way... Thank you in advance
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No

So, if i want to watch Netflix UHD on 6T, i need to stay on stock rom without root right?

chazarss said:
So, if i want to watch Netflix UHD on 6T, i need to stay on stock rom without root right?
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Yep the only way is to have a Locked Bootloader.

chazarss said:
So, if i want to watch Netflix UHD on 6T, i need to stay on stock rom without root right?
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It's not without root it's with locked bootloader, no root is not enough
And you can relock bootloader safely only if you're all stock (ROM + recovery)

I relocked, still L3, reran msm tool, still L3...i am convinced once u unlock the bootloader u lose L1 forever.. .maybe some smt mode msm wipe and restore of the modem.. that seems to be key to bypassing simlock and stuff. @Darknightmare....u know anything on this man?

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I relocked, still L3, reran msm tool, still L3...i am convinced once u unlock the bootloader u lose L1 forever.. .maybe some smt mode msm wipe and restore of the modem.. that seems to be key to bypassing simlock and stuff. @Darknightmare....u know anything on this man?
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Nope, not forever. When I first got my 6T I unlocked the bootloader and rooted. A few days later I went back to stock and re-locked the bootloader. I just checked using DRM Info and I'm at L1.

I unlocked the bootloader and rooted with Magisk without TWRP or any other custom recovery and Netflix seems to still be playing in HD for me. I don't want to pay for the 4K Netflix upgrade though so I don't know if UHD would work or not.

m4570d0n said:
I unlocked the bootloader and rooted with Magisk without TWRP or any other custom recovery and Netflix seems to still be playing in HD for me. I don't want to pay for the 4K Netflix upgrade though so I don't know if UHD would work or not.
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You used the keyword "Seems". It definitely is not HD. Currently there is no way to have HD with Netflix with unlocked bootloader due to losing Widevine L1.

Lost Dog said:
Nope, not forever. When I first got my 6T I unlocked the bootloader and rooted. A few days later I went back to stock and re-locked the bootloader. I just checked using DRM Info and I'm at L1.
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Yeah I tried 3x.no luck

jacksummers said:
Yeah I tried 3x.no luck
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Did you use the MSM tool to go back to stock.

When you guys say stock, you mean back on T-Mobile stock rom? or just factory full rom from OnePlus without root?

tech_head said:
Did you use the MSM tool to go back to stock.
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3x, yes.
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Coderedpl said:
When you guys say stock, you mean back on T-Mobile stock rom? or just factory full rom from OnePlus without root?
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The tool takes you back to tmo stock

OP6T McLaren Bootloader Unlock and Root

Has anybody tried the unlock and root process for the OP6t McLaren edition; if so, did it go smoothly?
I'm due to receive my device soon and would like to know if the process is as easy as the standard OP6T.

I'm wondering the same thing alot of regular 6t talk but no real mclaren edition help.

i JUST TESTED.... Root for 6T works on McLaren edition.

raj1994patel said:
i JUST TESTED.... Root for 6T works on McLaren edition.
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That's great, you were braver than me.
Could you please provide the process you used?
All I want to do is to unlock and root not bothered with custom roms at the moment as I don't have any issues with OOS.
Finally, is there a way to undo this process? I can see there is an msm tool for HOS if all else fails.
On a side note, this phone is fantastic!

raj1994patel said:
i JUST TESTED.... Root for 6T works on McLaren edition.
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It's logical as it's in fact a 6t...
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RonaldSwanson said:
That's great, you were braver than me.
Could you please provide the process you used?
All I want to do is to unlock and root not bothered with custom roms at the moment as I don't have any issues with OOS.
Finally, is there a way to undo this process? I can see there is an msm tool for HOS if all else fails.
On a side note, this phone is fantastic!
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Same process as regular 6t. Plenty of guides here

I just follow everything here https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6t/how-to/guide-oneplus-6t-unlock-bootloader-t385178, unlock bootloader, twrp and root perfectly.

The page to the link you posted could not be found. Can you provide an updated link?

https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6t/how-to/guide-oneplus-6t-unlock-bootloader-t3851789
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stylz3 said:
The page to the link you posted could not be found. Can you provide an updated link?
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6t/how-to/guide-oneplus-6t-unlock-bootloader-t3851789