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OK so I am going to have to return my pixel xl for a factory refurbished due to hardware issues with the camera flash. How do I relock the bootloader before taking it back?
Fastboot flashing lock? Or oem lock?
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oneandroidnut said:
Fastboot flashing lock? Or oem lock?
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It's that simple? Just run the fast lock command?
shibbnasty said:
It's that simple? Just run the fast lock command?
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I think lol it's been awhile since I locked a phone
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oneandroidnut said:
I think lol it's been awhile since I locked a phone
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I guess I should have mentioned as well it's a Verizon pixel xl and I had to use depixel8 to unlock it
shibbnasty said:
OK so I am going to have to return my pixel xl for a factory refurbished due to hardware issues with the camera flash. How do I relock the bootloader before taking it back?
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You better be absolutely sure that your device is completely stock before relocking the bootloader. Once you are sure, boot into the bootloader and type, fastboot OEM lock
lyall29 said:
You better be absolutely sure that your device is completely stock before relocking the bootloader. Once you are sure, boot into the bootloader and type, fastboot OEM lock
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All I have done is unlock it. I have not flashed any kernels or mods or anything.
shibbnasty said:
All I have done is unlock it. I have not flashed any kernels or mods or anything.
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Ok then. You should be fine. fastboot OEM lock will lock your bootloader and wipe your data at the same time.
lyall29 said:
Ok then. You should be fine. fastboot OEM lock will lock your bootloader and wipe your data at the same time.
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Thank you very much!
@shibbnasty. Actually, relocking the bootloader may not wipe data. I can't remember. Let me know if it does or not.
Yes it does.
Rank N00b here... just getting that out of the way.
Device: Verizon Pixel XL
Build: NDE63X
Bootloader: unlocked via dePixel8 (done after Nov update)
So the phone is stock and I'm not really keen on modding right now. I don't want to use a alpha build of TWRP and SuperSU seems to be in flux too. These aren't criticisms by the way; I realize this a very new handset and those kinds of tools take time to develop. Nothing happens overnight.
So, anyway, my phone is currently unlocked and I'm wondering if I'm not better off relocking it? As a stock unit, it should still get OTA's, right? Like I said, total n00b here...
@loaba,
There's absolutely no reason to relock your bootloader, unless you are annoyed by the Google bootloader unlock warning during boot, or if you are planning on returning it or selling it. Otherwise, leave it unlocked. Gives you much greater flexibility to recover if something goes wrong.
@cam30era,
Thanks for the reassurance.
loaba said:
@cam30era,
Thanks for the reassurance.
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Also, Verizon may remove unlock ability via dePixel8 in their December update.
If that happens, you might have to wait awhile to get Unlock on a VZN Pixel again.
michaelbsheldon said:
Also, Verizon may remove unlock ability via dePixel8 in their December update.
If that happens, you might have to wait awhile to get Unlock on a VZN Pixel again.
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So if I want to maintain an unlocked device I need to act now... Guess I'll see which comes first - the possibly debilitating Dec update or a stable TWRP build (and a correspondingly stable custom ROM).
loaba said:
So if I want to maintain an unlocked device I need to act now... Guess I'll see which comes first - the possibly debilitating Dec update or a stable TWRP build (and a correspondingly stable custom ROM).
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Yep, do nothing and stay unlocked. You will still receive VZN OTA's and stay up to date as long as you do not install a custom recovery or kernel.
AND since you've remained unlocked, when the time comes that you do want a custom kernel or recovery, you can get them.
If it gets messed up somehow, you can do a clean RUU install as if nothing happened. If it's locked, you can't do that as easily.
michaelbsheldon said:
Yep, do nothing and stay unlocked. You will still receive VZN OTA's and stay up to date as long as you do not install a custom recovery or kernel.
AND since you've remained unlocked, when the time comes that you do want a custom kernel or recovery, you can get them.
If it gets messed up somehow, you can do a clean RUU install as if nothing happened. If it's locked, you can't do that as easily.
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About the OTA's - that was my big concern for now. Cool.
OP - thread derailed... sorry, man.
You cannot use Android pay on an unlocked phone. Unless there is a workaround.
Khanusma said:
You cannot use Android pay on an unlocked phone. Unless there is a workaround.
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Most of the custom kernels fix that. Root is the hard one to hide.
Hi All,
Happy new year. I had been struggling to root the S9 and getting the following error
"only official released binaries are allowed to be flashed(recovery)" while ODIN flashing of TWRP 3.2.1.1.tar
I tried a few methods mentioned in the forum - Wipe/factory reset->Flash Official firmware-> again TWRP using odin
Also tried OEM unlock option. Still cannot succeed in rooting the phone.
Kindly help me with the files and procedure to root and install stock rom. Thank you all in advance.
Regards,
Raghav
Need to have both rmm normal and oem unlocked
amakuramio said:
Need to have both rmm normal and oem unlocked
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So do I need to flash rmm before twrp flashing?
amakuramio said:
Need to have both rmm normal and oem unlocked
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I know there are lists of threads dealing with this topic, but I would request for your help in the procedure to root the phone successfully. Thanks in advance
amakuramio said:
Need to have both rmm normal and oem unlocked
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How to make rmm normal?? How long to wait 7 days or 14 days after OEM unlock. Also need to put the sim on the phone or can just leave it ON with wifi connection?
I saw an international version of the ZIP package coming out. OTA cannot be upgraded directly.
What should I do?
thanks.
I prefer to FLASHthe Xiaomi International Edition ROM, which will retain more of Xiaomi's features.
newfantasy123 said:
I saw an international version of the ZIP package coming out. OTA cannot be upgraded directly.
What should I do?
thanks.
I prefer to FLASHthe Xiaomi International Edition ROM, which will retain more of Xiaomi's features.
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Unlock bootloader, flash twrp, flash the global zip mentioned several times in the forum. Better with EU chinese ROM as more features than global
Mackay53 said:
Unlock bootloader, flash twrp, flash the global zip mentioned several times in the forum. Better with EU chinese ROM as more features than global
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Thank you, but I saw the EU version of the ROM, can not re-lock the bootloader, do not know if there will be anything bad.
newfantasy123 said:
Thank you, but I saw the EU version of the ROM, can not re-lock the bootloader, do not know if there will be anything bad.
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Correct. If you try and lock the bootloader on the EU Chinese ROM or Global it's good bye phone.
If you don't unlock bootloader you'll be stuck on the Chinese ROM forever.
Mackay53 said:
Correct. If you try and lock the bootloader on the EU Chinese ROM or Global it's good bye phone.
If you don't unlock bootloader you'll be stuck on the Chinese ROM forever.
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thank you very much.
Is there any bad things after unlocking the bootloader?
newfantasy123 said:
thank you very much.
Is there any bad things after unlocking the bootloader?
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No. I've had an unlocked bootloader for about the last ten years.
Hi, I just purchased one mi mix 3 chinese version. I am new to unlocking bootloader and flashing TWRP . Can someone please point me to the correct thread that gives details on how to unlock boot loader and flash twrp.
Thanks in advance.
pangag said:
Hi, I just purchased one mi mix 3 chinese version. I am new to unlocking bootloader and flashing TWRP . Can someone please point me to the correct thread that gives details on how to unlock boot loader and flash twrp.
Thanks in advance.
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Go back to the guides, news, & discussion thread
Mackay53 said:
Go back to the guides, news, & discussion thread
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Nice Direction......
Relocking the bootloader
Question, Can I lock the bootloader after flashing the official global rom on the Chinese version? or it's also bye bye phone?
Eran baruch said:
Question, Can I lock the bootloader after flashing the official global rom on the Chinese version? or it's also bye bye phone?
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Bye bye phone
possible use gpay with global on chinese phone with unlocked bootloader?
Why would you want to lock the bootloader?
Well?
ToneLa said:
Well?
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Well what? If they want to lock the bootloader they can lock the bootloader.
That doesn't answer why! if it bricks the phone it might be useful to understand the process a bit fuller. I'm buying the Chinese version myself so want to be aware of why you'd want to lock the bootloader again
ToneLa said:
That doesn't answer why! if it bricks the phone it might be useful to understand the process a bit fuller. I'm buying the Chinese version myself so want to be aware of why you'd want to lock the bootloader again
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Return to stock, to sell, improve security, warranty etc
You'll only brick it if you install and lock the global ROM on a Chinese device, Chinese rom on a global device, or lock on the Chinese EU ROM
Cool. So if I get the Chinese one I'll put the EU one on.
I don't think I'd need to worry about locking the bootloader for a long time. I want this phone to last a few years and it seems reliable enough. And the processes will improve all the time.
Thanks!
ToneLa said:
Why would you want to lock the bootloader?
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Locking the bootloader is for certain applications and features that requires a more "secure" phone, since an unlocked bootloader is considered not "secure".
Payment Applications, Banking Applications, and DRM applications (Netflix) and such requires the phone to have a locked bootloader, or it will not work.
LiFE1688 said:
Locking the bootloader is for certain applications and features that requires a more "secure" phone, since an unlocked bootloader is considered not "secure".
Payment Applications, Banking Applications, and DRM applications (Netflix) and such requires the phone to have a locked bootloader, or it will not work.
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Are you forgetting Magisk? I'm unlocked since surviving 72 hours of stock locked hell. All my banking apps and Google pay have worked for the past 2 months.
BTW stock Chinese or Dev or Global are garbage compared to the EU version anyways.
I want to update my phone but it just doesn't work because apparently xiaomi is blocking the update to android 11, I dont get new updates and can't update manually either. I even contacted Xiaomi support and all they said was "you should go to the store where you bought the product." lmao
I know unlocking the bootloader and installing a rom would work, but this way my bank app would be unusable for me, so I can't do it.
Is there any way to flash my device to a new version without unlocking bootloader?
Illyve1 said:
I want to update my phone but it just doesn't work because apparently xiaomi is blocking the update to android 11, I dont get new updates and can't update manually either. I even contacted Xiaomi support and all they said was "you should go to the store where you bought the product." lmao
I know unlocking the bootloader and installing a rom would work, but this way my bank app would be unusable for me, so I can't do it.
Is there any way to flash my device to a new version without unlocking bootloader?
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Just unlock bootloader then lock it again by flash fastboot rom (Clean all and lock option). And just a few bank apps that not work for unlocked bootloader.
Kirasu2080 said:
Just unlock bootloader then lock it again by flash fastboot rom (Clean all and lock option). And just a few bank apps that not work for unlocked bootloader.
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I've read something that said relocking a global phone breaks it, isn't that right?
Also, my bank app is one of those that doesn't work with unlocked bootloader.
Illyve1 said:
I've read something that said relocking a global phone breaks it, isn't that right?
Also, my bank app is one of those that doesn't work with unlocked bootloader.
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It just got error if you try to lock bootloader with some other regions. Example: China phone with other roms. If you lock bootloader with same varient, it will be like a new phone with updated.
And almost bank apps problem is safetynet pass and root related, not unlocked bootloader. Go search online or find other group to check your bank app work or not. You can also join rmn8p group on Telegram with some useful guide over there.
Kirasu2080 said:
It just got error if you try to lock bootloader with some other regions. Example: China phone with other roms. If you lock bootloader with same varient, it will be like a new phone with updated.
And almost bank apps problem is safetynet pass and root related, not unlocked bootloader. Go search online or find other group to check your bank app work or not. You can also join rmn8p group on Telegram with some useful guide over there.
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Thank you, I'm gonna do that.
Illyve1 said:
Thank you, I'm gonna do that.
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I have a redmi device and I have rooted it with bootloader unlocked and safetynet works properly. The only condition is that you need to install it properly. All apps such as Netflix and gpay wotk properly
Anyway around this without rooting the phone?
jefffrom said:
Anyway around this without rooting the phone?
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If your phone version is not Chinese, relock the bootloader.
Don't want to lock the bootloader you misunderstood my question
jefffrom said:
Don't want to lock the bootloader you misunderstood my question
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That is to say that with so many details in your question, it is difficult to answer precisely but if your device is Chinese only root and magisk will allow this.
If available for your device install a https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/22-7-6-7.66275/
Better than stock,certified play store with unlocked bootloader without root.
what's the point of an unlocked bootloader if you aren't going to root?
3zozHashim said:
what's the point of an unlocked bootloader if you aren't going to root?
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downgrade or installing rom,No?
AFAIK no other way than to flash Magisk, enable Zygisk and use Module "SafetyNet-Fix".
If you don't use Root, in Magisk you can set to auto-deny all Root-requests.
So if I installed the EEA stock fastboot rom, I would not pass the Google Play store certification and safetynet if I leave the bootloader unlocked? Just to be sure.
This is the first I've read about this. I was thinking maybe go back to stock for a change.
Can I unlock the bootloader again in the future if I install the rom with clean all and lock?
Yes, simply unlocking the bootloader will fail SafetyNet.
Yes, you can unlock the Bootloader again, at any time.
yes you can unlock again, instantly, you wont need to wait 7 days