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[ZE620KL] Zenfone 5 2018 UNLOCK BOOTLOADER & ROOT & TWRP

UNLOCK BOOTLOADER ZENFONE 5 2018 [ZE620KL]​
Watch the Attachments to see the Unlock Bootloader Message on Boot
This Steps Reset your phone
Go on Asus Support Web Page here : https://www.asus.com/Phone/ZenFone-5-ZE620KL/HelpDesk_Download/
Select " Android "
Download : " Unlock Device App: Unlock boot loader "
Install the apk into your device and follow the steps
if you have any problem go into stock recovery ( volume down + power button ) and Factory Reset and retry to unlock bootloader with the app
ROOT ZENFONE 5 2018 [ZE620KL]​
You absolutely need adb and fastboot installed on your computer go to search 15 minutes adb & fastboot installer or others adb & fastboot installer
Go on Asus Support Web Page here : https://www.asus.com/Phone/ZenFone-5-ZE620KL/HelpDesk_Download/
Select " Android "
Download : The Version of Stock Firmware that you use actually
Extract on your computer the boot.img
Copy the boot.img into your device memorie
Install Magisk Manager.apk on your Device
Open Magisk Manager
Click on Install and Install once again
Select Patch boot.img
Select your boot.img into your device memorie And Ok
Finally you have a patched_boot.img into The file " Magisk Manager " into your device memorie
Copy the patched_boot.img into your device memorie to see him when you copy it on your computer
Copy the patched_boot.img on your adb folder on your computer
Plug your Device into Fastboot Mod at your computer
Open the power shell windows into adb folder
tape " fastboot flash boot patched_boot.img "
tape " fastboot reboot "
You are rooted
UNOFFICIAL TWRP [ZE620KL]​
Warning i haven't test this TWRP if you try can you reply
If You can Read Taiwanese you can follow steps to Format Data etc ....
Link : https://medium.com/@shakalaca/zenfone-twrp-3-2-1-for-zenfone-5-ze620kl-fc234b8d086
Flash TWRP 3.2.1.0 .img with adb and fastboot ( you can just boot on it for first : fastboot boot recovery.img )
Flash Force Encryption Disabler ZE620KL .ZIP
Enjoy
Thanks to Shakalaca
Shakalaca 's Github : https://github.com/shakalaca/android_device_asus_X00Q

This is the reply I received from ASUS:
Here is the bootloader http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Ze...71.1602527222.1525803528-691235045.1507666740 for the ZenFone 5 (ZE620KL)
I am not able to locate one for the zenfone 5z (zs620kl).
1. Update your software image to V15.0616.1803.8_M3.5.11.16 or latest version
2. Before you download, install, and use the Unlock Device App you acknowledge and assume complete risk to the quality and performance of this App, including but not limited to the following: once you activate the App you will not be able to recover your ASUS product (“Original Product”) back to original locked conditions; the Original Product with the activated App will not be deemed the Original Product; the Revised Product will no longer be covered under the warranty of the Original Product; the software of Revised Product will no longer be deemed the software of the Original Product and can no longer receive ASUS software updates; your purchased digital content may also be affected.
You also acknowledge ASUS does not guarantee service satisfaction to any Revised Product, including events involving paid service requested by you to be performed to the Revised Product.
Furthermore, such repaired Revised Product will not be covered under the warranty of the Original Product; the software of the repaired Revised Product will not be deemed the software of the Original Product and will not receive ASUS software updates.
It is strongly advised that you avoid activating this App unless you fully understand and accept the risks that may arise.
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Yes And ?
Update to the V15.0616.1803.8 version your firmware ...
After That YOU CHOOSE or not to unlock YOUR bootloader
Everythink work great after bootloader unlocked here

Renaf2 said:
Yes And ?
Update to the V15.0616.1803.8 version your firmware ...
After That YOU CHOOSE or not to unlock YOUR bootloader
Everythink work great after bootloader unlocked here
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Where is the TWRP to root?

temporarium said:
Where is the TWRP to root?
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At this moment twrp is build by taiwan dev and is unofficial buil in test and it's not work correctly but wait
For now the way for root is in magisk manager and patched boot .img sorry
TWRP added in the Tutorial But i haven't Test sorry

cant find the unlock bootloader app?
---------- Post added at 03:04 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:03 PM ----------
nevermind i found it

not many people with these phones i should be getting mine today coming from Sony Experia Premium xz

Sorry its a little off topics.
I have 2 questions.
1. Did you test the maximum nits Brightness in manual mode with a light sensor, if yes Whats the max Brightness? Thanks
2. The Zenfone 4 LCD screen has A LOT of motion blur and smearing while web browsing et 2d Games like sonic and Mario Games. Do you see these problems on the Zenfone 5 LCD screen ? Thanks ( Note that my Sony XZ1, Huawei P10 Plus , Idol3, Nexus 5, LG G4 dont have this problem, only the Zenfone 4) im Very interested to Buy a ASUS Zenfone 5 and root it

Great tutorial.
I do have a couple of questions. Is it possible to get ride of the warning logo after having unlocked the bootloader? and is it possible to re-lock the bootloader?

laurentl13320 said:
Great tutorial.
I do have a couple of questions. Is it possible to get ride of the warning logo after having unlocked the bootloader? and is it possible to re-lock the bootloader?
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fastboot oem reset-dev_info

shakalaca said:
fastboot oem reset-dev_info
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Thank you very much

shakalaca said:
fastboot oem reset-dev_info
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Thanks Shakalaca. I'm assuming this command is to lock the boot loader. If I want to unlock it again, should I use the asus app or is there a fastboot command to unlock it.

And What about of the phh Treble Builder possibility to Build Lineage Os and Resurection Remix !!! ??? :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pr...evice-development/lineage-phh-treble-t3767690
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pr...opment/resurrection-remix-phh-treble-t3767688

Renaf2 said:
And What about of the phh Treble Builder possibility to Build Lineage Os and Resurection Remix !!! ??? :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pr...evice-development/lineage-phh-treble-t3767690
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pr...opment/resurrection-remix-phh-treble-t3767688
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It is possible, if someone wants to do it for the zf5.

nurse_chuck said:
It is possible, if someone wants to do it for the zf5.
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Ok ....

A clean more stock version of Android on the 5Z would make the phone near perfect.
Hopefully we'll be able to unlock the bootloader for the 5Z as well. Time will tell.

Great.. i will try this method tonight
Thanks mate

laurentl13320 said:
Thanks Shakalaca. I'm assuming this command is to lock the boot loader. If I want to unlock it again, should I use the asus app or is there a fastboot command to unlock it.
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yes the above command is for relock the bootloader. For unlock again just run the official unlock app

shakalaca said:
yes the above command is for relock the bootloader. For unlock again just run the official unlock app
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Thank you so much you are the best

If we unlock bootloader and root would we lose system updates and if relock bootloader would we lose root?

How root Honor 8 pro EMUI 8.0.0

Hello
I have Honor 8 PRO (DUK-L09) and i want root it and install SuperSU (necessary to full mirror on Android Car)
Is it possible? A full tutorial to made it?
Build is latest DUK-L09 8.8.366(C342)

i successfully unlock, my smartphone.
I rooted it, installed TRWP recovery and Magisk SuperSu app.
I have a litte problem.
Themes app don't work proprely.
When i change theme, there is no effect.
There is a fix?

kayo900 said:
Hello
I have Honor 8 PRO (DUK-L09) and i want root it and install SuperSU (necessary to full mirror on Android Car)
Is it possible? A full tutorial to made it?
Build is latest DUK-L09 8.8.366(C342)
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You need to unlock bootloader for root . Honor is not giving bootloader unlock keys . Use DC unlocker it will cost you around 4 euro

kayo900 said:
i successfully unlock, my smartphone.
I rooted it, installed TRWP recovery and Magisk SuperSu app.
I have a litte problem.
Themes app don't work proprely.
When i change theme, there is no effect.
There is a fix?
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can u please give me the method to root honor 8 pro duk l09

frendzarena said:
can u please give me the method to root honor 8 pro duk l09
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It is for latest 8.0.0 EMUI
1) INSTALL ADB DRIVER
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
2) OBTAIN UNLOCK KEY
- go here and register new account.
https://hwid5.vmall.com
Then click on UNLOCK and read instructions to obtain your UNLOCK KEY
3) UNLOCK BOOTLOADER
- active devoleper mode in yiur phone (clicking more times on build information on Your system info)
- in devoleper mode active Debug USB, ADB and FACTORY UNLOCK (System Will restart)
- download and install Huawei Multi-Tool v8 by Team MT
https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-8/development/tool-huawei-multi-tool-team-mt-t3523923
- Open, install ALL update of tool when prompt it.
- Add honor via usb and ALLOW permession on display.
- Go to UNLOCK TAB. write your key in the space and click UNLOCK BOOTLOADER.
- Smartphone will restart. Don't unplug it. Message say you SUCCESS. Click OK. Smartphone will restart. Now you see on bootlogo screen that smartphone was unloacker and it is not trust. IT'S NORMAL.
4) ROOT SYSTEM.
I have used MAGISK ROOT.
Here tutorial.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-8-pro/how-to/guide-magisk-root-honor-8-pro-oreo-t3743587

cannot obtain unlock key anymore. huawei has lock this function
cannot obtain unlock key anymore. huawei has lock this function
kayo90 said:
It is for latest 8.0.0 EMUI
1) INSTALL ADB DRIVER
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
2) OBTAIN UNLOCK KEY
- go here and register new account.
https://hwid5.vmall.com
Then click on UNLOCK and read instructions to obtain your UNLOCK KEY
3) UNLOCK BOOTLOADER
- active devoleper mode in yiur phone (clicking more times on build information on Your system info)
- in devoleper mode active Debug USB, ADB and FACTORY UNLOCK (System Will restart)
- download and install Huawei Multi-Tool v8 by Team MT
https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-8/development/tool-huawei-multi-tool-team-mt-t3523923
- Open, install ALL update of tool when prompt it.
- Add honor via usb and ALLOW permession on display.
- Go to UNLOCK TAB. write your key in the space and click UNLOCK BOOTLOADER.
- Smartphone will restart. Don't unplug it. Message say you SUCCESS. Click OK. Smartphone will restart. Now you see on bootlogo screen that smartphone was unloacker and it is not trust. IT'S NORMAL.
4) ROOT SYSTEM.
I have used MAGISK ROOT.
Here tutorial.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-8-pro/how-to/guide-magisk-root-honor-8-pro-oreo-t3743587
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Please provide how to unlock bootloader and obtusi usin unloc code by usiniled steps
sankoranga said:
You need to unlock bootloader for root . Honor is not giving bootloader unlock keys . Use DC unlocker it will cost you around 4 euro
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Give me steps to unlock bootloader for honor 8 pro

Just don't!
If you want to destroy your phone then it's ok else don't do it.

Update options not listed in config, and no OEM unlock listed in Dev Options

The title pretty much describe the whole issue: I get a persistent notification that there's an OTA update to install, but touching the notification does nothing.
There seem to be no way of manually installing it either, because there is no update option listed in the configuration.
Can't unlock the bootloader either, because there is no OEM unlock listed in the dev tools.
I've never seen anything like this. Spent days researching, but found nothing. So here I'm hoping someone might have a clue about how to enable updates and OEM unlock in a situation like this.
Any help is appreciated.
This phone is a Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite model M1805D1SG, running Android 8.1 (OPM 1.171019.019.V9.6.6.0ODLMIFF)

you system is clean or modified (magisk etc)?

eremitein said:
you system is clean or modified (magisk etc)?
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How should he modify or root it with a locked bootloader?

nquil said:
Can't unlock the bootloader either, because there is no OEM unlock listed in the dev tools.
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for unlocking the bootloader you have to use ADB tools. you can't just unlock it in developer setting.
for your problem i would recommend you too check the forums on how to unlock the bootloader with adb and then grab the latest official A2 lite rom (10.0.40. or something i guess) and flash it with the MiFlashTool.
this procedure will upgrade your device without any loss of data.
I'm telling you this because that's how i update my device (which is rooted and kernel modified) with no problems.

thorin0815 said:
How should he modify or root it with a locked bootloader?
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maybe early somebody did this with his phone:laugh:
so need to more checking

eremitein said:
you system is clean or modified (magisk etc)?
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It is clean.Brand new device, unable to do anything, as it is OEM locked.

merlin.berlin said:
for unlocking the bootloader you have to use ADB tools. you can't just unlock it in developer setting.
for your problem i would recommend you too check the forums on how to unlock the bootloader with adb and then grab the latest official A2 lite rom (10.0.40. or something i guess) and flash it with the MiFlashTool.
this procedure will upgrade your device without any loss of data.
I'm telling you this because that's how i update my device (which is rooted and kernel modified) with no problems.
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True. We usually need to run 'fastboot oem unlock' to actually unlock the bootloader. Problem is, the command needs one to enable OEM unlocking in the developer options beforehand, otherwise it fails. And I dont have any means to enable OEM unlocking in the dev options, because it is not listed at all!
And without that I'm unable of doing any flashing.
The only report I found regarding a missing an OEM unlock option in the dev tools concern Samsung S9. Apparently one needs to wait 7 days for it to appear. But such a thing is unheard of concerning a Xiaomi phone.

eremitein said:
maybe early somebody did this with his phone:laugh:
so need to more checking
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I have been researching this for days, couldn't find anything... Didn't find a single report about OEM unlock not showing up in Developer options for Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite, at all.

nquil said:
True. We usually need to run 'fastboot oem unlock' to actually unlock the bootloader. Problem is, the command needs one to enable OEM unlocking in the developer options beforehand, otherwise it fails. And I dont have any means to enable OEM unlocking in the dev options, because it is not listed at all!
And without that I'm unable of doing any flashing.
The only report I found regarding a missing an OEM unlock option in the dev tools concern Samsung S9. Apparently one needs to wait 7 days for it to appear. But such a thing is unheard of concerning a Xiaomi phone.
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Could you post a screenshot of your System menu under settings?

nquil said:
I have been researching this for days, couldn't find anything... Didn't find a single report about OEM unlock not showing up in Developer options for Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite, at all.
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show screenshots from dev settings with blanked OEM unlock and from about phone information (build, kernel etc)

capajga said:
Could you post a screenshot of your System menu under settings?
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Sure. Let's see if it works this time around

Here are the screenshots. (Attached)

nquil said:
Here are the screenshots. (Attached)
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Could it be that the OEM unlock option is under Development tools?

capajga said:
Could you post a screenshot of your System menu under settings?
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Sure, here goes (i hope!) --> https://imgur.com/gallery/c77LPsS

capajga said:
Could it be that the OEM unlock option is under Development tools?
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Nope. See screenshots.---> https://imgur.com/a/b0SXeV0

I wonder if there's a way to enable it through command line, in a local shell (inside android)

nquil said:
Nope. See screenshots.---> https://imgur.com/a/b0SXeV0
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Strange
I'm on 9.6.11.0 version and it's there. You're on 9.6.6.0 version. Maybe there's someone who had experience with 9.6.6.0 and OEM unlocking but if not there's always the option to do an OTA update to a newer firmware version.
Just don't update to a 10.x.x.x version (Pie) if you want to keep Oreo

capajga said:
Strange
I'm on 9.6.11.0 version and it's there. You're on 9.6.6.0 version. Maybe there's someone who had experience with 9.6.6.0 and OEM unlocking but if not there's always the option to do an OTA update to a newer firmware version.
Just don't update to a 10.x.x.x version (Pie) if you want to keep Oreo
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Can't do an OTA update either. Check closely: along with OEM unlock, there is no system update option.

eremitein said:
show screenshots from dev settings with blanked OEM unlock and from about phone information (build, kernel etc)
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I have posted them in posts previous to this one. Please take a look.

nquil said:
Can't do an OTA update either. Check closely: along with OEM unlock, there is no system update option.
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Yeah, saw it the second time i looked
It sais security update from December 2018 but the build is 9.6.6.0
My screenshots:

[Link share] Unlock boot-loader with this apk for Realme 5 Pro on Android 10.

Hello guys,
As always, I am here with a new share. I am sharing with you the deep testing app for Android 10 RM5 pro. I got to fastboot with this app. Next to unlock....[Update: UNLOCKED & Rooted]
Go on try it out.
The sweet guy who shared this video and app.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFuuZSh6C-I
The apk link here:
https://www.youtube.com/redirect?re...vPDNolgt_uV4AaABAg&q=http://shorturl.at/acuT5
Note: I had already selected OEM unlock in my RM5P since long, so I just installed this apk and opened and selected
QUERY VERIFICATION STATUS (right top corner). It showed Review Successful. Select START IN-DEPTH TEST.
You go straight to fastboot..
Enjoy LOCKDOWN safe in your home.
Thank you for reading.

Do you know if work for european devices?

loqi said:
Do you know if work for european devices?
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Officially no, but for me and several others it still worked, even with an EU phone.
I had to upgrade to Android 10 and then follow the steps described here:
https://c.realme.com/in/post-details/1244566811094024192?language=en-US
Btw., it's better to stick to the official post from realme I linked above, apps and links on youtube could be malicious.

I am using RM5P Indian version. The youtube link is safe. I didn't find any issues.
More than that, this apk was already listed in xda by faisalxp. I realized that late.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/realme-5-pro/how-to/stock-firmware-boot-recovery-vbmeta-t4006615.
Go to this link to download safely.

loqi said:
Do you know if work for european devices?
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AFAIK, installing this apk and getting into fastboot wont do any harm to your mobile.
Unlocking BL will erase all your data.

gracias !!

Can i unlock BL version RMX1971_11_c.02 with this apk

Juni_MJ said:
Can i unlock BL version RMX1971_11_c.02 with this apk
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Yes, that's exactly what I was on before unlocking and rooting (INDIAN version).
Install adb and fastboot drivers in PC.
Good practice is to put all the necessary files in the C:/adb folder for installing twrp recovery.
Backup your data/pictures/notes etc first to pc.
Enable OEM unlock in Developer options. Enable USB debugging.
Install deep test apk and follow the instructions and get into FASTBOOT.
In fastboot type: fastboot flashing unlock and enter, and then unlock.
Needed Files:
twrp - link: https://files.orangefox.tech/OrangeFox-Beta/rmx1971/OrangeFox-R10.1_1-Beta-RMX1971.zip
vbmeta - link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17hHXy4tJVxoXAIdTuVV--gq6qI_fsmaQ

But my realme 5 pro have (Indonesian version) this is work to ?

Juni_MJ said:
But my realme 5 pro have (Indonesian version) this is work to ?
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I only suggest you to install fastboot on your phone. No harm in it.
But before unlocking, please confirm with your similar phone user because this is not the time to experiment.
thanks.

Juni_MJ said:
But my realme 5 pro have (Indonesian version) this is work to ?
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On a positive note according to faisalxp (quoting from his thread)
"" Realme 5 Pro - All Global Region ID, IN, EU, RU, etc it's same EXCEPT Realme Q ""
So, i suggest you please ask in this thread about your phone version support.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/realme-5-pro/how-to/stock-firmware-boot-recovery-vbmeta-t4006615

jijojamie said:
I only suggest you to install fastboot on your phone. No harm in it.
But before unlocking, please confirm with your similar phone user because this is not the time to experiment.
thanks.
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Oke thanks i hope
this work on my phone ???

jijojamie said:
On a positive note according to faisalxp (quoting from his thread)
"" Realme 5 Pro - All Global Region ID, IN, EU, RU, etc it's same EXCEPT Realme Q ""
So, i suggest you please ask in this thread about your phone version support.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/realme-5-pro/how-to/stock-firmware-boot-recovery-vbmeta-t4006615
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i have problem command write failed with this but in depth test work

Juni_MJ said:
i have problem command write failed with this but in depth test work
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Not sure why.
Which command you typed in fastboot?
fastboot flashing unlock - if this command gave you this error. Try the regular one
fastboot oem unlock.

jijojamie said:
Not sure why.
Which command you typed in fastboot?
fastboot flashing unlock - if this command gave you this error. Try the regular one
fastboot oem unlock.
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Okee thanks

Guys i am getting serious issue... Yesterday i have downgrade system successful but my phone do not goes to fastboot moode its reboots to system

prashant.palange said:
Guys i am getting serious issue... Yesterday i have downgrade system successful but my phone do not goes to fastboot moode its reboots to system
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What's the status now? Fixed?

Can we relock the bootloader with this? I unlocked my bootloader on ColorOS 6 and then updated my phone to Realme UI via OTA, now I want to lock the bootloader but idk how.

RockV said:
Can we relock the bootloader with this? I unlocked my bootloader on ColorOS 6 and then updated my phone to Realme UI via OTA, now I want to lock the bootloader but idk how.
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Yes, you can use the app prompt "Apply to exit in-depth test". It will reboot to Fastboot where you need to type the command to lock.
Fastboot help - will give you all the commands available.
Commands available:
locking/unlocking:
Fastboot flashing lock|unlock Lock/unlock partitions for flashing
I suggest you research a bit more. Phone might get bricked. Do it at your own risk.
You should not be on TWRP, go back to official recovery.
If you have rooted, UNROOT first and do the rest.

jijojamie said:
Yes, you can use the app prompt "Apply to exit in-depth test". It will reboot to Fastboot where you need to type the command to lock.
Fastboot help - will give you all the commands available.
Commands available:
locking/unlocking:
Fastboot flashing lock|unlock Lock/unlock partitions for flashing
I suggest you research a bit more. Phone might get bricked. Do it at your own risk.
You should not be on TWRP, go back to official recovery.
If you have rooted, UNROOT first and do the rest.
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Actually when i press that button it shows this "You can only apply to exit in-depth test after carrying out bootloader lock operation in fastboot mode".
so I went into fastboot mode and used the command fastboot flashing lock it wiped my data and rebooted to welcome screen (language region setup)
Should I now use the app to "Apply to exit in-depth test"? or don't use the app?

Question Root OnePlus 9 Pro T-Mobile variant

Has anyone had any luck rooting the T-Mobile version of the OnePlus 9 pro, and if so how did you go about it?

I have not, have you considered reaching out to anyone that sells this service on ebay? Or, possibly buying a rooted version of this phone off Ebay?

xbxhkz said:
Has anyone had any luck rooting the T-Mobile version of the OnePlus 9 pro, and if so how did you go about it?
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I did, on Android 11, unlocked boot loader, then twrp and magisk same time and finally RO2RW script from lebigmac thread....

TheGhost1951 said:
I did, on Android 11, unlocked boot loader, then twrp and magisk same time and finally RO2RW script from lebigmac thread....
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Would you happen to have the RO2RW zip? Looks like his thread is closed and I can't seem to find the script to download..

xbxhkz said:
Has anyone had any luck rooting the T-Mobile version of the OnePlus 9 pro, and if so how did you go about it?
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First thing is the bootloader needs to be unlocked!

TheGhost1951 said:
First thing is the bootloader needs to be unlocked!
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I already know how to unlock the bootloader. I just know that on some TMobile variants of OnePlus devices, like the OnePlus 8 you have to go through a bunch of extra **** to be able to unlock the bootloader, but if you have the boot file that is prepatched with magisk you can just flash that as long as it is the same version. Does anyone know if you have to have the sim unlocked in order to unlock the bootloader like you do with the op8? Or can you just enable OEM unlock and then adb to unlock the bootloader?

Here is a guide for unlocking the bootloader on TMO OP9P.
T-Mobile OnePlus 9 Pro Bootloader Unlock
1ST WARNING: BACKUP YOUR DEVICE, WHETHER TO GOOGLE, AND/OR YOUR INTERNAL STORAGE USING THE ONEPLUS BACKUP APP WHICH I WILL LINK BELOW AND COPY THE BACKUP TO YOUR COMPUTER (I WOULD SUGGEST DOING BOTH BACKUP TYPES) Clone Phone App...
forum.xda-developers.com

As for rooting, it is rather simple once the bootloader is unlocked..

You may know certain things, but I do not have a clue as to what you already know. Therefore I take it step by step to help you achieve what you are wanting to do!

I am working on the rooting instructions as of now and will post them for you complete with links! Be patient.

Rooting the OnePlus 9 Pro
1) Unlock the bootloader using the guide from here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/how-to-unlock-the-t-mobile-bootloader.4256319/
2) Make sure you have the latest platform-tools installed on computer from here
https://technastic.com/android-sdk-platform-tools-download/
3) Download the latest TWRP img and rename it twrp.img from here and save it in your platform-tools folder
https://dl.twrp.me/lemonadep/twrp-3.7.0_11-0-lemonadep.img
4) Download Magisk apk file from here and save it to your platform-tools folder
https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases/download/v25.2/Magisk-v25.2.apk
5) Click on the address bar of windows explorer and type "cmd" to open a command windows
6) With phone connected to PC, copy the magisk app to internal storage and then type "adb reboot bootloader" and hit enter
7) Once in bootloader mode, type "fastboot boot twrp.img" enter
8) once twrp loads, tap install and select the magisk app and install it then reboot to system
9) once OS has loaded, go into app drawer and tap on Magisk (looks like a green android icon) and follow the prompts,
10) Reboot and enjoy a rooted phone but not completely rooted!
11) Download the RO2RW script from here
https://mega.nz/file/HcxQiaLD#P17H3LsvUc4Y5S9mG3jTqHmoMvuyImYKvigX20VZ7xU
12) Follow instructions from this link
https://tinyurl.com/yc8k3h2s

Good looks

rpikus27 said:
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I wanted to confirm that you don't need sim unlock to unlock bootloader. You can enable oem toggle with adb or one+tool and unlock bootloader and root. I did need to submit my token and wait a week. There have been recent reports of the unlock bin sent back from OnePlus automatically isn't right and people are reaching out to support to get the right bin back.
I submitted my token, flashed to EU, unlocked bootloader without token, rooted. Then when my token arrived a week later, I went back to stock Tmo rom, unlocked with token, and rooted.
(I monitored the requests for sim unlock to see if I could find anything useful. I monitored failures and successful unlock packets and then went back to EU rom)

xbxhkz said:
I already know how to unlock the bootloader. I just know that on some TMobile variants of OnePlus devices, like the OnePlus 8 you have to go through a bunch of extra **** to be able to unlock the bootloader, but if you have the boot file that is prepatched with magisk you can just flash that as long as it is the same version. Does anyone know if you have to have the sim unlocked in order to unlock the bootloader like you do with the op8? Or can you just enable OEM unlock and then adb to unlock the bootloader?
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I meant to quote you in my above post. Sorry

termux proot-distro can root as well but android kernel not rooted

you sure can root Tmo stock rom. the numbers may be differet but the iteration of firmware is the same on all variants. Its been a while,but, my first OP9P i flashed whatever. Just use the boot.img from AA or EU but be careful. It has to match. Example: Tmo 11.2.4.4 compatible boot.img with 11.2.8.8 AA/EU/NA. And so on.
For me, I'm lost with the newer firmwares and just got back. Will be converting cause Tmo wont sim unlock my paid off phone. Sick of Tmobile at this point

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