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Recently got an R800at from ebay that was unlocked (first ever smartphone, woo). I was able to use my dad's sim card no problem, and dialing the number for the settings window showed no column stating whether the bootloader was allowed to be unlocked or not - according to some threads I've read, users who had unlocked Plays also had the same experience, leading me to believe my bootloader was indeed unlocked.
After following the Gin2Jellybean guide, I managed to brick my phone today (stuck on sony ericsson text), but restored via downloading a stock rom off the internet and installing via flashboot (the SUS and pc companion were having issues - they said no software was available or I had the most up to date software).
Now it seems I goofed up a second time; I was following the Gin2Jellybean guide again when I realized I was following the version for locked bootloaders! I was already on step 4 to install CWM when I realized this, but I decided to just try to install doomlord kernel v14 as per normal and hope that the doomlord root toolbox from the locked bootloder tutorial that I had used wouldn't conflict with anything.
Upon reading the directions for doomlord kernal v14, I decided to double check that my bootloader was still the same as yesterday (before I had bricked my phone). As it turns out, I now have a column for bootloader, and it says unlocking is not allowed. So what's the deal, was my phone's bootloader actually unlocked in the first place, and if so, why is it not unlocked now? According to this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1720201), bootloader unlocking is permanent.
Here's the link to the guide I'm following: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631144
Gonna go take the dog for a walk now and listen to some calm relaxing music... Hopefully I didn't screw myself over here.
So when you typed in that code, you got told that your bootloader can't be unlocked? If this is the case, you would have to pay to have it unlocked by someone such as Alejandrissimo. It may be that your bootloader was never able to be unlocked as i can't think of why that would change
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SIM unlock and bootloader unlock are two very different things, as you've probably found out by now; the r800at models can't be bootloader-unlocked with the free Sony method; you're going to have to pay someone, and it'll cost you at least $20. If you got one of the phones from the guy selling them for $105 on eBay, I'm pretty sure those are SIM-unlocked only.
If you don't want to pay extra, there's nothing wrong with keeping it locked; there're a few ROMs you won't be able to use, and you can't change your kernel, but for the most part you should have a good experience.
FEGuy said:
SIM unlock and bootloader unlock are two very different things, as you've probably found out by now; the r800at models can't be bootloader-unlocked with the free Sony method; you're going to have to pay someone, and it'll cost you at least $20. If you got one of the phones from the guy selling them for $105 on eBay, I'm pretty sure those are SIM-unlocked only.
If you don't want to pay extra, there's nothing wrong with keeping it locked; there're a few ROMs you won't be able to use, and you can't change your kernel, but for the most part you should have a good experience.
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Everything you said seems to be spot on. The only thing that doesn't add up is why there wasn't anything saying one way or the other whether my bootloader was unlocked yesterday, but now today there is.
And ya, I probably won't end up paying the $20; basically I just wanted to remove bloatware and have a nice looking interface. Besides the question about why there was nothing on my bootloader yesterday, can you say offhand whether my sim should still be unlocked? I don't have one nearby to test.
Go to the dialer and enter *#*#7378423#*#* and go to Service Info -> SIM lock. The bottom line should say SIM 0 if it's unlocked. As for why it wasn't showing the bootloader status, I don't know. I was having the same problem yesterday, on multiple ROMs, so perhaps it was added in some specific update.
Hello all,
I've got an Arc S that I've been trying to unlock the bootloader on using Sony's method, without success.
1. I have fastboot and adb installed on my machine (Linux Mint 14 32bit)
2. I've pulled the unlock code from Sony's website
3. I set my udev rules as laid out in this tutorial.
4. I have checked my bootloader to confirm that it can be unlocked (and currently is locked)
5. Fastboot is working (When I type in sudo fastboot devices, I get a hexadecimal string in response)
6. However, when I try to unlock, it always fails.
Initially, it gave me a "oem unlock failure code". After I rebooted thought, the code changed. Instead of something like this
Code:
oem unlock failed!
it gave me this
Code:
...
and did nothing. I let it sit for a few minutes and then forcibly shut down terminal, no damage done to the phone.
I'm quite confused at this point. From all my google searching I can't figure out why the booloader won't unlock. I'm pretty sure that I have the right unlock code.
A second and curious thing that may or may not be related is that the phone is rooted, but when I tried to transfer CWM via fastboot it threw an error, saying that the phone needed to be rooted first. However, it is rooted and apps such as Titanium Backup work just fine, verifying the root. Can anyone give me some direction on this?
I know there is a video on the how to unlock lt18i bootloader. It also has step by step process on fixing issues for unlocking bootloader. Lemme get.it for ya.
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May be a relatively simple thing. Is your phone simlocked? This may have some bearing on it.
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May be a relatively simple thing. Is your phone simlocked? This may have some bearing on it.
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I don't believe that it is simlocked. I don't believe the phone was purchased through a carrier. For clarification, this is a friend's phone so I would need to ask them as to where they purchased it.
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May be a relatively simple thing. Is your phone simlocked? This may have some bearing on it.
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No, it is not simlocked, else it would not show Bootloader Unlock Allowed: Yes
To OP: Write out the command you used to unlock the bootloader.
Someguyfromhell said:
No, it is not simlocked, else it would not show Bootloader Unlock Allowed: Yes
To OP: Write out the command you used to unlock the bootloader.
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As taken from the Cyanogenmod Wiki page for Anzu devices:
Code:
fastboot -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY
where KEY was the bootloader unlock I received from Sony.
The dots indicate the software's not detecting your device. I had the same problem. Try reinstalling the drivers. If it still fails, maybe you can give the method outlined in the link below a go. It's for the relatively newer Sony devices, but maybe it'd work with the Arc. I haven't personally tried unlocking via Flashtool, but for me, the Fastboot command-based experience hasn't been all too good. I now use the Fastboot option in Flashtool, as opposed to standalone Fastboot, to flash every kernel that I use. Works like a charm each time, and what's more, it does away with the need to key in commands in the exact syntax.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1971363
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The dots indicate the software's not detecting your device. I had the same problem. Try reinstalling the drivers. If it still fails, maybe you can give the method outlined in the link below a go. It's for the relatively newer Sony devices, but maybe it'd work with the Arc. I haven't personally tried unlocking via Flashtool, but for me, the Fastboot command-based experience hasn't been all too good. I now use the Fastboot option in Flashtool, as opposed to standalone Fastboot, to flash every kernel that I use. Works like a charm each time, and what's more, it does away with the need to key in commands in the exact syntax.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1971363
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I tried unlocking the bootloader via Flashtool and I got the same result of
Code:
oem unlock failed!
. So that means that something is wrong with my fastboot installation (not likely)my udev rules(possible) or for some crazy reason the phone is not reporting back correctly. A curious thing I noted is that when the phone is detected via adb it doesn't return the phone's IMEI. It does return a number, but it does not match the IMEI. Has anyone ever heard of that situation?
Guanfy said:
I tried unlocking the bootloader via Flashtool and I got the same result of
Code:
oem unlock failed!
. So that means that something is wrong with my fastboot installation (not likely)my udev rules(possible) or for some crazy reason the phone is not reporting back correctly. A curious thing I noted is that when the phone is detected via adb it doesn't return the phone's IMEI. It does return a number, but it does not match the IMEI. Has anyone ever heard of that situation?
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I don't believe Fastboot returns the phone's IMEI. It's always looked to me like a random number that's generated to show successful connectivity between the device and the Fastboot program. But then again, I could be wrong.
Anways, despite the message you got, it's looking increasingly likely that your bootloader cannot be unlocked.
PS: You retired your SGS III, but kept your Arc? The decision really befuddles me.
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I don't believe Fastboot returns the phone's IMEI. It's always looked to me like a random number that's generated to show successful connectivity between the device and the Fastboot program. But then again, I could be wrong.
Anways, despite the message you got, it's looking increasingly likely that your bootloader cannot be unlocked.
PS: You retired your SGS III, but kept your Arc? The decision really befuddles me.
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After much research I've found that when you get the "remote: oem unlock failed!" message it means you've enter an incorrect unlock code. Thing is, I know that I have entered the IMEI correctly on Sony's website, so I'm stumped there. I tried this setup in windows and got the same result, so I don't think it's fastboot or drivers anymore. It makes me wonder why I would be getting an incorrect unlock code...
To answer your PS, this phone belongs to a friend of my whom I'm doing a favor for. Note I don't have the Arc S in my sig. My retired SIII went to my wife, who was quite happy to have it.
Guanfy said:
After much research I've found that when you get the "remote: oem unlock failed!" message it means you've enter an incorrect unlock code. Thing is, I know that I have entered the IMEI correctly on Sony's website, so I'm stumped there. I tried this setup in windows and got the same result, so I don't think it's fastboot or drivers anymore. It makes me wonder why I would be getting an incorrect unlock code...
To answer your PS, this phone belongs to a friend of my whom I'm doing a favor for. Note I don't have the Arc S in my sig. My retired SIII went to my wife, who was quite happy to have it.
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Are you sure that you left out the LAST number of the IMEI, when entering it on the website? You need to do that, else you get invalid code.
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Are you sure that you left out the LAST number of the IMEI, when entering it on the website? You need to do that, else you get invalid code.
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Yup, that I have. I originally entered the 15 digit code and the website threw an error, so I deleted the last digit to get the unlock code that I tried.
same issue as LT26ii
Well I have exactly the same issue at my Xperia SL LT26ii, it just shows "oem unlock failed", do anyone know how to fix this ?
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Well I have exactly the same issue at my Xperia SL LT26ii, it just shows "oem unlock failed", do anyone know how to fix this ?
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oem unlock failed
Problem solved!
Hey guys, I just unlocked my LT26ii after many times of "oem unlock failed". Here's my solution:
0. well first just remember your IMEI code, cause later it will changed.
1. Download a new firmware in ftf format.
2. Update firmware with Flashtool.
3. Turn on your phone and get you imei code. Now you should got a new one different from the previous one.
4. Use the NEW imei to unlock your phone.
Good Luck !
PS: dont guarantee that worked but if it does please let'me know.
hello, good morning, this is my first topic, I do not know if I'm posting in the correct location, if not, please correct me.
I bought a moto z2 play and a camera error resulted in a big problem, first asked to restart and so I did, the second time came the problem, it just does not stay more than 3 seconds on the welcome screen, I already tried hard reset , I already installed another stock, already tried to start in safe mode and nothing, unlocking oem and debugging usb are disabled, I contacted the motorola to ask the unlock code oem for the code obtained by fastboot and they told me that it would not be possible give me such a code, and now, is there anything I can do?
This doesn't seem to be a modding problem, looks more like hardware... so I'd strongly reccomend you NOT to void your warranty by unlocking bootloader. Send it to an official repair center and hope they either fix or replace the phone...
I recently got a 7x from ebay.co.uk. I noticed the opened box states the model is BND-AL10 (Chinese) but in the phone settings it's a BND-L21 (International). S/N and IMEI match.
Out of curiosity I tried Huawei Firmware Finder for Oreo. I used DNS method, picked the top one as seen here (verified): hxxp://pro-teammt.ru/firmware-database/?firmware_model=BND-L21C432&firmware_page=0
It downloaded like 20 patches totalling around 8+GB and then asked to reboot...and failed.
My phone still works but I now get this during boot:
"your device has failed verification and may not work properly.
1) Press power key to continue.
2) Press volume up key up to 3 seconds to enter erecovery to restore your device.
3) your device will stop,start if there is not operation.
I tried Huawei eRecovery: 'Getting package info failed'
What should I do? Noob.
Brent.M said:
I recently got a 7x from ebay.co.uk. I noticed the opened box states the model is BND-AL10 (Chinese) but in the phone settings it's a BND-L21 (International). S/N and IMEI match.
Out of curiosity I tried Huawei Firmware Finder for Oreo. I used DNS method, picked the top one as seen here (verified): hxxp://pro-teammt.ru/firmware-database/?firmware_model=BND-L21C432&firmware_page=0
It downloaded like 20 patches totalling around 8+GB and then asked to reboot...and failed.
My phone still works but I now get this during boot:
"your device has failed verification and may not work properly.
1) Press power key to continue.
2) Press volume up key up to 3 seconds to enter erecovery to restore your device.
3) your device will stop,start if there is not operation.
I tried Huawei eRecovery: 'Getting package info failed'
What should I do? Noob.
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erecovey fails for everybody. dont know why.
the message you see is normal if bootloader is unlocked. You should have had that same message first time you turned it on too.
Attempting to use firmware finder to apply updates , is not possible to unlock bootloader, so it had to have already been that way.
mrmazak said:
erecovey fails for everybody. dont know why.
the message you see is normal if bootloader is unlocked. You should have had that same message first time you turned it on too.
Attempting to use firmware finder to apply updates , is not possible to unlock bootloader, so it had to have already been that way.
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Thanks for the reply. I definitely did not have this message before trying Firmware Finder. I have not done anything else to the phone.
Brent.M said:
Thanks for the reply. I definitely did not have this message before trying Firmware Finder. I have not done anything else to the phone.
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This is known message resulting from of having boooader unlocked. Few people have been trying to make it not show , but no one has made it public if they have been successful at hiding it.
Now you got that phone (used, I assume ).From eBay. Perhaps the previous owner found some way. And attempting to update made his "hack" undo. Don't really know.
You can check if bootloader lock status to be sure if it is unlocked or not.
mrmazak said:
This is known message resulting from of having boooader unlocked. Few people have been trying to make it not show , but no one has made it public if they have been successful at hiding it.
Now you got that phone (used, I assume ).From eBay. Perhaps the previous owner found some way. And attempting to update made his "hack" undo. Don't really know.
You can check if bootloader lock status to be sure if it is unlocked or not.
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In FASTBOOT&RESCUE MODE:
PHONE Unlocked
FRP Lock
This phone is sold as brand new boxed. However, like I said it was opened. I wasn't expecting to get a Chinese version that has been flashed. I should have just paid a bit more from Amazon. Though, I'm not fussed as long as I get updates and it's stable.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Huawei-H...var=541715986486&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
The 'your device has failed verification and may not work properly.' screen also says:
To learn more,visit:
http://zh.ui.vmail.com/emotiondownload.php?mod=restore
Brent.M said:
In FASTBOOT&RESCUE MODE:
PHONE Unlocked
FRP Lock
This phone is sold as brand new boxed. However, like I said it was opened. I wasn't expecting to get a Chinese version that has been flashed. I should have just paid a bit more from Amazon. Though, I'm not fussed as long as I get updates and it's stable.
ebayDOTcoDOTuk/itm/Huawei-Honor-7X-5-93-Octa-Core-16-0MP-32-64-128g-Android-7-0-OTA-Smartphone/332608261102?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=541715986486&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
The 'your device has failed verification and may not work properly.' screen also says:
To learn more,visit:
http://zh.ui.vmail.com/emotiondownload.php?mod=restore
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that status is very bad.
that combination of unlocked bootloader and locked frp is often hard if not impossible to get past.
unless you can access developer options menu and enable "enable oem unlock" menu option.
mrmazak said:
that status is very bad.
that combination of unlocked bootloader and locked frp is often hard if not impossible to get past.
unless you can access developer options menu and enable "enable oem unlock" menu option.
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PHONE Unlocked
FRP Unlocked
I read that "Huawei is no longer offering bootloader unlock code in 60 days." I tried to request a unlock but I get just get
"If you have any questions about the unlock code application, please contact us."
Nothing happens. I contacted them.
Will I ever need that unlock code given that it is already unlocked? Should I return/refund the phone and buy from Amazon UK or am I wasting my time, since I'll likely be requesting a unlock code and possibly be playing with roms in a few years. I keep phones as long as possible and a basic user which is why I have little knowledge with them.
Brent.M said:
PHONE Unlocked
FRP Unlocked
I read that "Huawei is no longer offering bootloader unlock code in 60 days." I tried to request a unlock but I get just get
"If you have any questions about the unlock code application, please contact us."
Nothing happens. I contacted them.
Will I ever need that unlock code given that it is already unlocked? Should I return/refund the phone and buy from Amazon UK or am I wasting my time, since I'll likely be requesting a unlock code and possibly be playing with roms in a few years. I keep phones as long as possible and a basic user which is why I have little knowledge with them.
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I would try and get a refund (if you bought via PayPal I think you may get some kind of support).
You can get the 7x from UK retailers for as low as £210. But the current Amazon price of £228 is not bad.
Do you browse HotUKDeals? Always check there before buying anything in the UK or from China.
Cracking deal for a China sourced redmi note 5 from tomorrow:
https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/sa...900mah-aliexpress-xiaomi-online-store-2948784
Search for 7x deals.
Cheers
Sent from my BND-L21 using Tapatalk
sipart said:
I would try and get a refund (if you bought via PayPal I think you may get some kind of support).
You can get the 7x from UK retailers for as low as £210. But the current Amazon price of £228 is not bad.
Do you browse HotUKDeals? Always check there before buying anything in the UK or from China.
Cracking deal for a China sourced redmi note 5 from tomorrow:
https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/sa...900mah-aliexpress-xiaomi-online-store-2948784
Search for 7x deals.
Cheers
Sent from my BND-L21 using Tapatalk
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Yes, PayPal. I contacted the seller on the matter. Will see what they say. After using Firmware Finder correctly I updated to 8.0 Oero. The message during boot also went away... I'll certainly check out hotdeals. But if the phone works should I bother?
Brent.M said:
Yes, PayPal. I contacted the seller on the matter. Will see what they say. After using Firmware Finder correctly I updated to 8.0 Oero. The message during boot also went away... I'll certainly check out hotdeals. But if the phone works should I bother?
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i think it is a little suspicious on the bootloader getting unlocked like that, but if its working , and you flashed full ota, then maybe give it a try.
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i think it is a little suspicious on the bootloader getting unlocked like that, but if its working , and you flashed full ota, then maybe give it a try.
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"Dear buyer,
Sorry for bring you any inconvenience and disappointment, the reason we have opened the package is because we need to download a multiplied language system to the phone before sent it out, they it can be use normal in this country. And for the model no, that's a normal phenomenon after rooting the phone.
Anyway, is it affect your use? what can us do for you now?"
Brent.M said:
Yes, PayPal. I contacted the seller on the matter. Will see what they say. After using Firmware Finder correctly I updated to 8.0 Oero. The message during boot also went away... I'll certainly check out hotdeals. But if the phone works should I bother?
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Oh yes if you got it working no point. Enjoy the 7x
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Since the bootloader is unlocked I won't need to request a unlock code or ever need that code? As I did read Huawei is no longer offering bootloader soon.
Bootloader unlock and relock
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Hi. I'm having an issue with this new phone. It's Wowi Ultra SQ766. On start up interface the 'Red State' notice comes up, goes off for 5 seconds and comes back on. The full message states:
'Red State
Your device has failed verification and may not work properly.
Please download boot image with correct signature or disable verified boot.
Your device will reboot in 5 seconds'.
Could you please help me out with a solution or fix for this.
I'd be happy if you would help.
Awaiting your reply.
Noob
Purchased this phone in this condition. It is a US unlocked model SM-N975U1.
When the phone boots the screen immediately goes to locked screen stating "Phone locked: This phone can't be used without authorization (0001)". so I am unable to get into Dev. Options to look at anything.
From searching on here there are not a lot of solutions to get past this and the ones I have found involve flashing the Combo/Eng ROM which is not possible anymore without the Samsung token/permission. And on this phone I can't flash anything because of the KG Locked condition not allowing anything to be flashed. "All binaries are not allowed to be flashed due to KG Locked"
Does anybody know what can be done?
Ready to just swap out the main board and be done with it.
Thanks in advance.
Added pics but the site seems to be having problems showing them.
The only thing I can say to you, is this, problems as the one you are exposing here, always are somewhat unsolvable due to the device having a shady or dubious history, legally obtained devices, are always easy to fix by official channels, you will not get any help to unlock or crack the security of any device here in XDA