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Hi all,
I recently picked up a new Pixel and was wanting to flash it. I ended up enabling USB debugging and set OEM unlock within Android settings.
Yet when I use fastboot flashing unlock, it keeps telling me that OEM unlock isn't set. In my haste, I ran flash-all with a new Google build and this overwrote the existing ROM, but left the bootloader intact it seems. Now when I boot, it says I have a damaged OS and I should use recovery. The problem is that even recovery is damaged and it keeps rebooting to the bootloader. So adb won't work either. The only thing that works is fastboot.
Is there anything I can do to fix this or is it completely bricked? I can't seem to use fastboot to flash any ROM to the device - keeps erroring. I tried to match a ROM with the bootloader but that didn't work either.
Any ideas?
I used Nexus Root Toolkit when I got semi-bricked.
Use erase Command on flashboot for data and system then do flash_all again
As was mentioned, if you have fastboot you are ok. You can flash as mentioned above or use this -
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70611434&postcount=78
NRT is good for people like me who barely know what they're doing, enough to get bricked in the first place like I did. What i like is that it takes away a little of the uncertainty about whether I'm using the right files.
I hadn't rooted and unlocked and done all the setup in about a year so I forgot everything.
Save yourself some trouble and look at the "TWRP bootloops" thread. It's easy to avoid if you follow some specific steps, frustrating otherwise.
Thanks all, but will this even work, given that the bootloader is still locked? I have no way of unlocking it via any fastboot commands. That's why I am completely stuck.
Will NRT do that somehow in a way that fastboot can't? If so, I'll go find a windows machine from somewhere (who still uses Windows!?)
hamazoza said:
Thanks all, but will this even work, given that the bootloader is still locked? I have no way of unlocking it via any fastboot commands. That's why I am completely stuck.
Will NRT do that somehow in a way that fastboot can't? If so, I'll go find a windows machine from somewhere (who still uses Windows!?)
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Won't work IF bootloader is still locked. Try this command > fastboot continue
That will work with locked bootloader, but not sure if it'll solve your problem. Nothing to loose by trying...
hamazoza said:
Thanks all, but will this even work, given that the bootloader is still locked? I have no way of unlocking it via any fastboot commands. That's why I am completely stuck.
Will NRT do that somehow in a way that fastboot can't? If so, I'll go find a windows machine from somewhere (who still uses Windows!?)
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Yes, you can unlock bootloader from fastboot.
Um...
fastboot oem unlock
Learn fastboot. It's your friend!
btw, you don't need it unlocked to flash the stock image!
d j a said:
Yes, you can unlock bootloader from fastboot.
Um...
fastboot oem unlock
Learn fastboot. It's your friend!
btw, you don't need it unlocked to flash the stock image!
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Um...no You missed what I wrote in the first post - oem unlock (actually flashing unlock) doesn't work.
So how on earth do i flash the original image - I've tried to do that multiple times and it always fails.
cam30era said:
Won't work IF bootloader is still locked. Try this command > fastboot continue
That will work with locked bootloader, but not sure if it'll solve your problem. Nothing to loose by trying...
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Yeah didn't think NRT would work because of the locked bootloader! Fastboot continue just gets out of fastboot - what is that gonna solve? I have a damaged set of partitions it seems - going from bootloader -> recovery boots back to the bootloader so it's clear that partition is damaged.
Is there any way I can just push some build to rebuild the partitions or can I do absolutely nothing until the bootloader is unlocked. And if so, how on earth can i unlock it if the only thing that works is fastboot?
hamazoza said:
Um...no You missed what I wrote in the first post - oem unlock (actually flashing unlock) doesn't work.
So how on earth do i flash the original image - I've tried to do that multiple times and it always fails.
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Try this.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70611434&postcount=78
You'll need to extract the system image and flash that.
fastboot -w update image-ryu-n4f26i.zip
d j a said:
Try this.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70611434&postcount=78
You'll need to extract the system image and flash that.
fastboot -w update image-ryu-n4f26i.zip
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I'll try that tonight. FWIW, I know I copied the line from flash-all to just flash recovery.img and even the system image, and both failed.
The only difference I see between that and yours is you have '-w update'. Maybe that's the trick.
d j a said:
Try this.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70611434&postcount=78
You'll need to extract the system image and flash that.
fastboot -w update image-ryu-n4f26i.zip
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So I tried that...no luck...it created the partitions and at the end, I get this error:
"erasing 'boot'...
FAILED (remote: unsupported command)
"
hamazoza said:
So I tried that...no luck...it created the partitions and at the end, I get this error:
"erasing 'boot'...
FAILED (remote: unsupported command)
"
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Try the SkipSoft tool. You can download and flash the entire stock image using that and FASTBOOT.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pi...tool-skipsoft-android-toolkit-google-t3277106
d j a said:
Try the SkipSoft tool. You can download and flash the entire stock image using that and FASTBOOT.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pi...tool-skipsoft-android-toolkit-google-t3277106
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I don't think that'll work. OEM unlock wasn't set in developer settings.
hamazoza said:
I don't think that'll work. OEM unlock wasn't set in developer settings.
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You don't need that. I actually unlocked mine without it. The tool also has a unlock feature. Its worth a try.
Look for this forum post: flashing to stock android npd90g twrp t3424863
This helped me too. Only difference is I had TWRP installed.
Try unlocking bootloader via termjnal, then use the fastboot command via terminal (pc) fwtool vbnv write dev_boot_fastboot_full_cap 1 to reenable fastboot, then erase the partitions manually as mentioned in the tutorial and reflash them either manually or together using skipsoft / nrt or manual commands and a factory image.
Normally there should not be anything wrong with your bootloader image since modifying it is disabled for bootloader locked devices. Let us know about your progress.
Oh, also never flash an older system image than your current one.
It is stuck on a screen with the battery. I can get to bootloader mode but cannot get into recovery. Bootloader is locked... Please help
Basically I had the bootloader unlocked and it was rooted. I unrooted the phone and then I locked the bootloader and I am here now. Just wanted to make it go back to stock.
Is it a carrier model or a play store
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/how-to/psa-read-ca-bootloader-t3494615
This.
chapelfreak said:
Is it a carrier model or a play store
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Google store
ASimpleSock said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/how-to/psa-read-ca-bootloader-t3494615
This.
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I see the thread but it doesnt seem like theres a fix in it
tryfont said:
I see the thread but it doesnt seem like theres a fix in it
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There probably isn't, if you've altered system and relock and toggle OEM unlocking off in dev. options you get bricked.
tryfont said:
It is stuck on a screen with the battery. I can get to bootloader mode but cannot get into recovery. Bootloader is locked... Please help
Basically I had the bootloader unlocked and it was rooted. I unrooted the phone and then I locked the bootloader and I am here now. Just wanted to make it go back to stock.
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Did you try:
fastboot flashing unlock
Since you only relocked, you unlikely toggled "OEM unlock"?!
If it fails, I think you are SOL. Maybe someone with a proper solution will chime in. Otherwise, you have to RMA your device...
Good luck...
5.1 said:
Did you try:
fastboot flashing unlock
Since you only relocked, you unlikely toggled "OEM unlock"?!
If it fails, I think you are SOL. Maybe someone with a proper solution will chime in. Otherwise, you have to RMA your device...
Good luck...
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It just says waiting for device and hangs there... I don't think it recognizes the phone
EDIT: IT WORKED!!!!!
It wouldnt recognize it and I ran fastboot continue and it just hanged there but I went into the bootloader mode and for like a quarter of a second it recognized it and forced it to boot
tryfont said:
It just says waiting for device and hangs there... I don't think it recognizes the phone
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Open device manager in windows. Plug your phone and see how is your phone recognized.?!
5.1 said:
Open device manager in windows. Plug your phone and see how is your phone recognized.?!
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Im on mac but its good now I edited my comment above. Only question is how to I completely clean the OS so I can relock bootloader without running into the same problem
This is whats happening to me- https://goo.gl/photos/2kv9Xo3HM3Mqn8AQ9
tryfont said:
Im on mac but its good now I edited my comment above. Only question is how to I completely clean the OS so I can relock bootloader without running into the same problem
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Hey... Go into recovery and perform a factory reset.
Reboot bootloader and flash stock firmware. You could flash both slots to be sure your device is completely clean.
I wrote a how-to for someone having another issue. You.can follow this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71849370&postcount=28
When you are finished with flashing, reboot to be sure your system boot properly and your phone works as it should...
From here you can reboot into bootloader and issue:
fastboot flashing lock
If It was me I'd leave it unlocked though... Or at least OEM unlock enabled and ADB debugging ON. Since Google tend to release messed up OTA, you can always unlock the bootloader if needed.
But if you wish you can also disable the OEM unlock.
Good luck...
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Hey... Go into recovery and perform a factory reset.
Reboot bootloader and flash stock firmware. You could flash both slots to be sure your device is completely clean.
I wrote a how-to for someone having another issue. You.can follow this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71849370&postcount=28
When you are finished with flashing, reboot to be sure your system boot properly and your phone works as it should...
From here you can reboot into bootloader and issue:
fastboot flashing lock
If It was me I'd leave it unlocked though... Or at least OEM unlock enabled and ADB debugging ON. Since Google tend to release messed up OTA, you can always unlock the bootloader if needed.
But if you wish you can also disable the OEM unlock.
Good luck...
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I'm pretty inexperienced with this kind of stuff and so you might have to explain it a bit further than what that link says. I did fastboot reboot bootloader in terminal but it can't find my device. Also I couldnt get into recovery when it was bricked so I probably still can't
tryfont said:
I'm pretty inexperienced with this kind of stuff and so you might have to explain it a bit further than what that link says. I did fastboot reboot bootloader in terminal but it can't find my device
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Hey...
You boot into bootloader when the Device is powered off
Just like in your video: with power + volume down
You can see infos regarding:
Bootloader
Radio
S/N
DRAM
Boot-slot=
Etc...
This is the bootloader :good:
From here, unzip the google image you have downloaded, open the folder and from here run the flash-all script. Let your device reboot. Power it down, boot into bootloader again with power + volume down. Change active slot as I described in the link I gave you previously. Run the same flash-all again... Done!
Just for safety, remove your Google account before you continue. You'll add it again later...
Good luck...
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Hey...
You boot into bootloader when the Device is powered off
Just like in your video: with power + volume down
You can see infos regarding:
Bootloader
Radio
S/N
DRAM
Boot-slot=
Etc...
This is the bootloader :good:
From here, unzip the google image you have downloaded, open the folder and from here run the flash-all script. Let your device reboot. Power it down, boot into bootloader again with power + volume down. Change active slot as I described in the link I gave you previously. Run the same flash-all again... Done!
Just for safety, remove your Google account before you continue. You'll add it again later...
Good luck...
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Alright thank you so much its doing the flashing right now. I really appreciate you helping...I was worried I'd have to get a replacement through google. Have a great day lad
tryfont said:
Alright thank you so much its doing the flashing right now. I really appreciate you helping...I was worried I'd have to get a replacement through google. Have a great day lad
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Hey... Flash both slots... Just to be sure both are clean and nothing problematic​ remains on your device before locking your bootloader!
It could brick installing an OTA or whatever. Better restart 100% clean. :good:
Cheers...
Just flash the flash-all, relock and call it a day. Then you'll be fully stock and locked. I would however recommend rebooting once before locking to make sure its all good.
tryfont said:
It is stuck on a screen with the battery. I can get to bootloader mode but cannot get into recovery. Bootloader is locked... Please help
Basically I had the bootloader unlocked and it was rooted. I unrooted the phone and then I locked the bootloader and I am here now. Just wanted to make it go back to stock.
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Hey man I have the same problem you can try calling Google support they can send you a replacement if you still have a warranty
my warranty has expired so I'm on my own
Hi,
Apparently, I'm misunderstanding something. I'm trying to root my 2XL. I have unlocked the phone successfully, I believe. I have the notification screen at bootup. When I get to the task of flashing a factory image, I get the Failed notification, "FAILED (remote: Flashing is not allowed for Critical Partitions)". This occurs after ... writing 'bootloader_b'.
I was able to get Magisk installed but only 14.0 and I don't have root.
I haven't rooted anything in over 5 years so most of this stuff is pretty foreign.
Any advice would be welcome.
fastboot flashing unlock
then
fastboot flashing unlock_critical
uicnren said:
fastboot flashing unlock
then
fastboot flashing unlock_critical
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Lord, you were fast.
Do I need to redo fastboot flashing unlock again before I flash the critical?
Also, my phone was on the latest 8.0.0. Would you recommend that I flash the new 8.1?
slingblade01 said:
Lord, you were fast.
Do I need to redo fastboot flashing unlock again before I flash the critical?
Also, my phone was on the latest 8.0.0. Would you recommend that I flash the new 8.1?
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Unlock critical first then flash 8.1. Make a backup because this will wipe user data.
I am already unlocked and flashed 8.0 manually. I went to flash 8.1 today and got the OPs error. Are you saying that fastboot flashing unlock_critical will also wipe data? Damn that sucks if true.
SirVilhelm said:
I am already unlocked and flashed 8.0 manually. I went to flash 8.1 today and got the OPs error. Are you saying that fastboot flashing unlock_critical will also wipe data? Damn that sucks if true.
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Oh yeah! It's definitely true. Unfortunately
uicnren said:
fastboot flashing unlock
then
fastboot flashing unlock_critical
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Thx you saved my life <3
uicnren said:
fastboot flashing unlock
then
fastboot flashing unlock_critical
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I get an error saying "device already unlocked" but it still won't let me flash my bootloader... (Hope you're still active here...)
clarkcant said:
I get an error saying "device already unlocked" but it still won't let me flash my bootloader... (Hope you're still active here...)
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Are you on Pie or Oreo? Is your platform-tools up to date? Have you tried different USB A to USB C cables and ports?
uicnren said:
fastboot flashing unlock
then
fastboot flashing unlock_critical
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Thanks man u saved my life. btw im not using a pixel, im in a xiaomi a3 but it worked!!
It doesnt work ....Help me to unlock critical
sadatkabir55 said:
It doesnt work ....Help me to unlock critical
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Without details from you, we can't help you. For example, are you on the latest update? What else did you try? What worked for you and what didn't? Seriously, we can't read your mind. We can't see your phone. We can't perform miracles. It's a bit tiresome to have to ask you for things you should have already provided so we CAN help you.
Since you haven't given any details for anyone to go on, all I can tell you is that depending on the version of Android you are running, the "unlock critical" command may no longer be required, in which case you will get a message when executing the command.
I did not notice this was the forum dedicated to Pixel devices, sorry. I re-did my message in the Oneplus Nord dedicated forum regarding my issue that, however, seems to be the same as the one people encountered here.
Here is the link if anyone feels like helping me : https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...itions-need-assistance-details-below.4274551/
slingblade01 said:
Lord, you were fast.
Do I need to redo fastboot flashing unlock again before I flash the critical?
Also, my phone was on the latest 8.0.0. Would you recommend that I flash the new 8.1?
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yeah he was like in 1 min
I have oneplus 8 5g IN2017. I was flashing the global rom.I unlocked the bootloader. but fastboot flashing unlock is taking too long. It just keep running and did'nt finish. Please guide. I am so tired of this.
Also Device is stuck in bootloader.
Khateeb2110 said:
I have oneplus 8 5g IN2017. I was flashing the global rom.I unlocked the bootloader. but fastboot flashing unlock is taking too long. It just keep running and did'nt finish. Please guide. I am so tired of this.
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You'll need to read about your own phone. This thread is about the Pixel 2 XL. Different manufacturers tend to have different ways to unlock the bootloader.
Also, people who follow this thread are unlikely to know about OnePlus. Find a OnePlus-thread to ask for help.
So, long story short I recently decided to try and root my oneplus7t I unfortunately made some mistakes and somehow corrupted some files. I read elsewhere in the forum that I could download the stock rom which I did and then use flash-all and that would allow me to go back to the factory settings so I could lock the oem and just go back to normal because I was tired of the headache. Unfortunately, after using flash-all I locked the oem thinking everything should be stock and it would work properly. But it says device is corrupt and trying to unlock the oem says oem unlocking is disabled.
So did I just completely brick my phone? I don't know of anyway to fix it at this point :/.
kschmitz4 said:
So, long story short I recently decided to try and root my oneplus7t I unfortunately made some mistakes and somehow corrupted some files. I read elsewhere in the forum that I could download the stock rom which I did and then use flash-all and that would allow me to go back to the factory settings so I could lock the oem and just go back to normal because I was tired of the headache. Unfortunately, after using flash-all I locked the oem thinking everything should be stock and it would work properly. But it says device is corrupt and trying to unlock the oem says oem unlocking is disabled.
So did I just completely brick my phone? I don't know of anyway to fix it at this point :/.
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Can you still boot into bootloader via the hardware keys, whatever that combo is on the 7t?
Boot to bootloader or recovery and factory reset it or so.
Josh McGrath said:
Can you still boot into bootloader via the hardware keys, whatever that combo is on the 7t?
Boot to bootloader or recovery and factory reset it or so.
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I can get to the bootloader but it's Device State -locked and when I tell it to boot into recovery it says the device is corrupt. When I use fastboot to oem unlock it says I cannot, and I can't flash when oem is locked either.
kschmitz4 said:
I can get to the bootloader but it's Device State -locked and when I tell it to boot into recovery it says the device is corrupt. When I use fastboot to oem unlock it says I cannot, and I can't flash when oem is locked either.
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Try
fastboot erase userdata and
Fastboot erase cache
Let me know if that works or not we will move on. Probably won't work since it's bootloader locked
You may have to contact OP and while you're at it, get the MSM tool for us all :good:
It says erase is not allowed in locked state . I think this is probably all she wrote for this one. I think I'm just going to send it back tbh, the whole reason I was trying to root it was because it didn't work with Sprint like they said it would. and I was wondering if I could find a way too make it work with custom software. Thanks for trying
Are you able to flash one of these Fastboot ROMs?
Maybe Sideload can work!
https://support.oneplus.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4583/kw/7t here is official stock file.
https://forums.oneplus.com/threads/how-to-do-flash-through-adb-sideload.509377/
https://www.the***********.com/sideload-ota-update-stock-recovery-adb/
Please refer above links for your knowledge purpose maybe it can help.....
I unfortunately no longer have Twrp installed as I did a flash-all with a stock rom already . If I try and flash recovery it says "flashing is not alllowed in lock state". Sideloading wasn't functional back when I had twrp either as the functionality for it is still in progress. I'll probably try contacting support one more time and see if I can get a T2 who can unbrick it, otherwise I'm just going to send it back. Thanks for the attempts guys!
Edit: As to the flashboot roms I flash-all'ed one of them and that's how I got into this mess :/.
kschmitz4 said:
I unfortunately no longer have Twrp installed as I did a flash-all with a stock rom already . If I try and flash recovery it says "flashing is not alllowed in lock state". Sideloading wasn't functional back when I had twrp either as the functionality for it is still in progress. I'll probably try contacting support one more time and see if I can get a T2 who can unbrick it, otherwise I'm just going to send it back. Thanks for the attempts guys!
Edit: As to the flashboot roms I flash-all'ed one of them and that's how I got into this mess :/.
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I ended up needing to flash the fastboot 10.0.3 firmware and was able to do a local upgrade to 10.0.4 that way, then flashing a patched boot.img via fastboot
I can't run any flash commands as my oem is locked. I don't suppose there's anyway around that?
kschmitz4 said:
I can't run any flash commands as my oem is locked. I don't suppose there's anyway around that?
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How did you flash twrp with it oem locked??That doesnt make sense
I had twrp on it when the oem was unlocked, I was trying to reset the device to stock, so I did a flash-all and then oem locked it. But for some reason the repair was unsuccessful, and now it says my device is corrupted and I forgot to turn on oem unlocking in the settings on my phone after the flash-all before I did the oem-lock.
kschmitz4 said:
I had twrp on it when the oem was unlocked, I was trying to reset the device to stock, so I did a flash-all and then oem locked it. But for some reason the repair was unsuccessful, and now it says my device is corrupted and I forgot to turn on oem unlocking in the settings on my phone after the flash-all before I did the oem-lock.
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You should have no issues reflashing the stock images
I cannot flash anything. Because my OEM state is locked.
Boot to Stock Recovery ?
Holding for a long time Volume Down + Power Buttons while booting your phone ?
Volume down plus power button takes me to "Your device is corrupt and will not boot"
kschmitz4 said:
Volume down plus power button takes me to "Your device is corrupt and will not boot"
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Looks like you will need the MSM tool to fix this issue. You'll have to contact OP support and they will remote in your PC, load their software and flash it 100pct back to stock.
Also, disconnect them before they can delete the MSM tool so we can have it here in the community
kschmitz4 said:
Volume down plus power button takes me to "Your device is corrupt and will not boot"
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Press volume up/down and power, reboot to fastboot. Unlock bootloader again. Install update from settings, reboot and install it again. (local install)
Factory reset in setting, reboot fastboot, lock bootloader. Reboot and untick unlock bootloader in developer settings.
Don't know if it's too late but I believe there's a working MSM tool now
I have to return my old phone today and need to lock the bootloader back. I already did a factory reset which did not work. Could someone please give me the directions on how to relock it so I can get it sent off? Thanks.
Oaklands said:
I have to return my old phone today and need to lock the bootloader back. I already did a factory reset which did not work. Could someone please give me the directions on how to relock it so I can get it sent off? Thanks.
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Haven't done it in a while but I'm sure it's the same. Go into fastboot and make sure the device is recognized with "fastboot devices" then " fastboot flashing lock " and it will wipe device and reboot.
bobby janow said:
Haven't done it in a while but I'm sure it's the same. Go into fastboot and make sure the device is recognized with "fastboot devices" then " fastboot flashing lock " and it will wipe device and reboot.
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Thank you. I will give it a try.
That did not do it. What I tried was flashing the Raven Rom again with a standard flash-all.bat.
The bootloader was still locked then I ran the "fastboot flashing lock" command and it worked.
Oaklands said:
That did not do it. What I tried was flashing the Raven Rom again with a standard flash-all.bat.
The bootloader was still locked then I ran the "fastboot flashing lock" command and it worked.
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Maybe this isn't up to date, then? Weird. Not so uncommon if it is out of date, but it's such a big thing I would expect it to be up to date. You're using the latest Platform Tools, correct? I'm confused because you start the first sentence "That did not do it" but then say "and it worked" at the end, so I'm missing something.
https://source.android.com/setup/build/running#relocking-the-bootloader
Re-locking the bootloader​To re-lock the bootloader:
For newer devices (2015 and higher):
fastboot flashing lock
For older devices (2014 and lower):
fastboot oem lock
Note: Re-locking the bootloading on a
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You could also try the flashing tool from Google that makes it extremely easy. Before you flash you can choose to lock the bootloader as one fo the options. https://flash.android.com/welcome?continue=/back-to-public
liljq said:
You could also try the flashing tool from Google that makes it extremely easy. Before you flash you can choose to lock the bootloader as one fo the options. https://flash.android.com/welcome?continue=/back-to-public
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This. Android Flash Tool is the #1 best option for returning to complete stock.
Select the "Wipe Device", "Lock Bootloader", and "Force flash all partitions" options. When the process completes, the device will be back to absolute factory.
roirraW edor ehT said:
Maybe this isn't up to date, then? Weird. Not so uncommon if it is out of date, but it's such a big thing I would expect it to be up to date. You're using the latest Platform Tools, correct? I'm confused because you start the first sentence "That did not do it" but then say "and it worked" at the end, so I'm missing something.
https://source.android.com/setup/build/running#relocking-the-bootloader
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Just running the command he gave me did not work. The phone would not respond to locking the bootloader. I updated again using the standard .37 image with the -w command. The ran the "fastbopt flashing lock" command and it then responded fine.
V0latyle said:
This. Android Flash Tool is the #1 best option for returning to complete stock.
Select the "Wipe Device", "Lock Bootloader", and "Force flash all partitions" options. When the process completes, the device will be back to absolute factory.
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I didn't know about this tool beforehand. I have unlocked and rooted a phone in a few years. It's like learning it all over again. I appreciate you letting me now about this.
Oaklands said:
I didn't know about this tool beforehand. I have unlocked and rooted a phone in a few years. It's like learning it all over again. I appreciate you letting me now about this.
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This tool is specific to Pixel devices only and cannot be used with any other platform.
V0latyle said:
This. Android Flash Tool is the #1 best option for returning to complete stock.
Select the "Wipe Device", "Lock Bootloader", and "Force flash all partitions" options. When the process completes, the device will be back to absolute factory.
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I concur!
Hello,
I did uninstall the magisk I had in my pixel 6 pro and now I don't have root, but now when I start the device I see lines at the boot about the fastboot so as I understand I should lock it for the OTA's of google, (is it right?)
So i saw here the command: fastboot flashing lock
or to use the google tool
https://flash.android.com/welcome?continue=/back-to-publicdoes the usage of the tool meaning that the device will be wiped? (I have the stock rom ->rooted -> uninstall magisk) and I want to be original with that stock to get updateds,
Thanks
I7210I said:
Hello,
I did uninstall the magisk I had in my pixel 6 pro and now I don't have root, but now when I start the device I see lines at the boot about the fastboot so as I understand I should lock it for the OTA's of google, (is it right?)
So i saw here the command: fastboot flashing lock
or to use the google tool
https://flash.android.com/welcome?continue=/back-to-publicdoes the usage of the tool meaning that the device will be wiped? (I have the stock rom ->rooted -> uninstall magisk) and I want to be original with that stock to get updateds,
Thanks
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As you may know, even though you uninstalled Magisk and don't have root, you could still have modified partitions on the phone.
You can use:
Official Google Android Flash Tool (OEM Unlocking needs to be toggled on - you may not have to manually unlock the bootloader - the "site" will do that on its own)
(same as your link) but uncheck the option to wipe, then the phone won't be wiped.
Only then re-lock the bootloader.
roirraW edor ehT said:
As you may know, even though you uninstalled Magisk and don't have root, you could still have modified partitions on the phone.
You can use:
Official Google Android Flash Tool (OEM Unlocking needs to be toggled on - you may not have to manually unlock the bootloader - the "site" will do that on its own)
(same as your link) but uncheck the option to wipe, then the phone won't be wiped.
Only then re-lock the bootloader.
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Thank you, the lock of the bootloader will be how?
And in that point i'm going back to the start right?
I7210I said:
Thank you, the lock of the bootloader will be how?
And in that point i'm going back to the start right?
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You're welcome. I believe you have the lock command correct. See here -> Re-locking the bootloader
Keep in mind that when you do that, it will factory reset your device, and there's no way around that. Every single time you unlock the bootloader or lock it, it forces the phone to factory reset.
Also note that after re-locking the bootloader, you should toggle OEM unlocking in Developer options back to disabled.
roirraW edor ehT said:
You're welcome. I believe you have the lock command correct. See here -> Re-locking the bootloader
Keep in mind that when you do that, it will factory reset your device, and there's no way around that. Every single time you unlock the bootloader or lock it, it forces the phone to factory reset.
Also note that after re-locking the bootloader, you should toggle OEM unlocking in Developer options back to disabled.
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and....when I will do factory reset = the device will be wiped , right? no way to do it without that
I7210I said:
and....when I will do factory reset = the device will be wiped , right? no way to do it without that
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Correct.
Looks like @fil3s gave you some of this information in the separate thread you created here. Since I haven't used Official Google Android Flash Tool, I forgot that it appears there's an option right on that site to lock the bootloader. You should follow the directions that @fil3s gave you there, and yes, it will wipe. Factory Reset = Wipe
Ok no way so no way
Will do that
Thank you
I7210I said:
Hello,
I did uninstall the magisk I had in my pixel 6 pro and now I don't have root, but now when I start the device I see lines at the boot about the fastboot so as I understand I should lock it for the OTA's of google, (is it right?)
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Everything @roirraW "edor" ehT said, but just to be clear, if you only have the bootloader unlocked but nothing else modified, you should still be able to take OTAs. You don't need a locked bootlaoder to take OTAs.
Lughnasadh said:
Everything @roirraW "edor" ehT said, but just to be clear, if you only have the bootloader unlocked but nothing else modified, you should still be able to take OTAs. You don't need a locked bootlaoder to take OTAs.
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So I think I will leave it like this if I will still get the OTAs, there is no problem with that right?
Thanks