hi
i rooted my device and installed twrp and DU rom.
a week ago i wanted to unroot my device. i made a huge mistake and did it via an app instead pc...
now my device is locked but i have twrp and cant flash anything so i cant unlock my bootloader anymore...
pls help!
thank you
Unrooting your device doesn't lock the bootloader. Unless you went into developer options and toggeled OEM unlocking off.
Exodusche said:
Unrooting your device doesn't lock the bootloader. Unless you went into developer options and toggeled OEM unlocking off.
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well the problem is that it is locked and i have twrp installed. now i cant flash and boot anything and so i cant unlock it anymore?
imnaze said:
well the problem is that it is locked and i have twrp installed. now i cant flash and boot anything and so i cant unlock it anymore?
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To unlock BL, you need to permit it in the dev menu and run a fastboot commmand. Are you sure TWRP avoid you to do that?
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I flashed the stock recovery then applied the update for kitkat
All works well except i now have no root access. Streaming apps tell me the phone is rooted but apps that require root say it is not rooted.
I still have S-OFF but the phone is locked. how can I get root access? I cannot install a recovery because the phone is locked but I cannot unlock it as I do not have root in ADB shell.
Its a catch 22 and the only way I think i can fix t would to be to use HTC to unlock the device again and wipe all my data..
Please help
samo_nz said:
I flashed the stock recovery then applied the update for kitkat
All works well except i now have no root access. Streaming apps tell me the phone is rooted but apps that require root say it is not rooted.
I still have S-OFF but the phone is locked. how can I get root access? I cannot install a recovery because the phone is locked but I cannot unlock it as I do not have root in ADB shell.
Its a catch 22 and the only way I think i can fix t would to be to use HTC to unlock the device again and wipe all my data..
Please help
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If s off.... Simply boot phone to fastboot and flash the custom recovery of your choosing from there. Then in your custom recovery flash the latest supersu.Zip
That's it.
No that didnt work because even if S=OFF you still cant flash if the bootloader is locked, i bit the bullet and used HTCdev again, phone is now wiped but was finally able to install recovery and root
samo_nz said:
No that didnt work because even if S=OFF you still cant flash if the bootloader is locked, i bit the bullet and used HTCdev again, phone is now wiped but was finally able to install recovery and root
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Not true. I have ruu mode flushable zips for this very reason.
dottat said:
Not true. I have ruu mode flushable zips for this very reason.
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I think he meant he couldn't fastboot flash it, which cannot be done if the bootloader is locked. But yeah could have used the RUU mode. Pays to research things
JBS976 said:
I think he meant he couldn't fastboot flash it, which cannot be done if the bootloader is locked. But yeah could have used the RUU mode. Pays to research things
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Lol... They both take fastboot commands. ☺
Alternatively the zip could have been placed on his SD card and loaded from hboot.
I was rooted with a custom kernel and accidentally re locked the boot loader (thought it would return the device to stock,i know retarded move) and am now stuck on recovery or service menu at boot, I need help at this point i am willing to try anything. To be specific i need help re unlocking the bootloader through the recovery menu or service
charlesfair said:
I was rooted with a custom kernel and accidentally re locked the boot loader (thought it would return the device to stock,i know retarded move) and am now stuck on recovery or service menu at boot, I need help at this point i am willing to try anything. To be specific i need help re unlocking the bootloader through the recovery menu or service
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Unlock bootloader through windroid again.
From PC, move a stock ATT backup (found here) or a cm11 or cm12.1 (found here also).
Boot into recovery, flash the ROM.
You should have a working device.
Look below you thread and there is an alike thread with a solution if this didn't work.
magicstick5 said:
Unlock bootloader through windroid again.
From PC, move a stock ATT backup (found here) or a cm11 or cm12.1 (found here also).
Boot into recovery, flash the ROM.
You should have a working device.
Look below you thread and there is an alike thread with a solution if this didn't work.
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dosent unlock just stays at fastboot menu
charlesfair said:
dosent unlock just stays at fastboot menu
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Just unlock the bootloader through the HTC dev website
Hi, I used fastboot to boot TWRP without flashing it (using fastboot boot twrp.img). Foolishly of me when exit TWRP I was asked to disabled Stock Recovery wich I swiped yes. Now my stock recovery is gone. How do I enable it via TWRP again without having to flash it? or what are my options? phone functionlity was not afected, just the stock recovery.
thanks.
imho you either use twrp OR stock recovery. so in my opinion youve done all right.
Download fastboot image.. extract boot.img from it. Boot in TWRP using fastboot .. then install->install image->boot.img(file you extracted)->flash->choose recovery, not boot when where to flash->done.
If it doesn't work then flash the whole fastboot image with mitool.
h0LLe said:
imho you either use twrp OR stock recovery. so in my opinion youve done all right.
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Download fastboot image.. extract boot.img from it. Boot in TWRP using fastboot .. then install->install image->boot.img(file you extracted)->flash->choose recovery, not boot when where to flash->done.
If it doesn't work then flash the whole fastboot image with mitool.
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I ended up flashing the whole image beacuse it bricked when using the command "fastboot oem lock".
any idea why it bricked? i did flash a stock recovery before in order to lock it again.
After rooting it im interested in locking the bootloader again. Maybe I skipped a procedure in order to lock the bootloader again??
Right now im rooted, phone working, stock recovery (since I flashed a fastboot image with SP tools) and unlocked bootloader but I want to lock it without bricking it again.
thanks.
pach33 said:
I ended up flashing the whole image beacuse it bricked when using the command "fastboot oem lock".
any idea why it bricked? i did flash a stock recovery before in order to lock it again.
After rooting it im interested in locking the bootloader again. Maybe I skipped a procedure in order to lock the bootloader again??
Right now im rooted, phone working, stock recovery (since I flashed a fastboot image with SP tools) and unlocked bootloader but I want to lock it without bricking it again. (i lock bootloader for my friend which has redmi 3s)
thanks.
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To lock bootloader again you must flash stock image via fastboot with "lock bootloader" bat file (it is in stock image flashtool zip). But why U need to lock bootloader? i dont see sense to do it.
dromaczek said:
To lock bootloader again you must flash stock image via fastboot with "lock bootloader" bat file (it is in stock image flashtool zip). But why U need to lock bootloader? i dont see sense to do it.
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Hi, thanks for the answer, I want to lock it because some features got disabled when unlocking the bootloader, like xiaomis "Find mi Device". I also read that having the bootloader unlocked may compromise your data security.
pach33 said:
Hi, thanks for the answer, I want to lock it because some features got disabled when unlocking the bootloader, like xiaomis "Find mi Device". I also read that having the bootloader unlocked may compromise your data security.
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:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh: funniest thing i read on the internet today
chandradeepdey01 said:
:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh: funniest thing i read on the internet today
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He write only true! He could "read that having the bootloader unlocked may compromise your data security" :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:
chandradeepdey01 said:
:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh: funniest thing i read on the internet today
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dromaczek said:
He write only true! He could "read that having the bootloader unlocked may compromise your data security" :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:
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Glad I made you guys laugh. :good: Next time I will better use the noob friendly Q&A.
pach33 said:
Glad I made you guys laugh. :good: Next time I will better use the noob friendly Q&A.
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Woah, didn't mean to offend you bro. It was sarcasm.
It is replaced not disabled...
Hi guys,
I got a bootloader unlocked ANE-LX2J and I want to lock it again but I dont know the next step.
I still have the bootloader unlock code and already flashed FULL OTA using TWRP and did factory reset.
So now, my P20 Lite is running pure stock again and ready to be locked right? or still not lol :silly:
Based on what I read here, after relocking bootloader using fastboot oem relock command, the warning/alert that shows when the device is booting is still there and I want to get rid of it.
Thanks :highfive:
RalphXVIII said:
Hi guys,
I got a bootloader unlocked ANE-LX2J and I want to lock it again but I dont know the next step.
I still have the bootloader unlock code and already flashed FULL OTA using TWRP and did factory reset.
So now, my P20 Lite is running pure stock again and ready to be locked right? or still not lol :silly:
Based on what I read here, after relocking bootloader using fastboot oem relock command, the warning/alert that shows when the device is booting is still there and I want to get rid of it.
Thanks :highfive:
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Yes, you're ok to relock your bootloader if all partition and recovery are stock and your device is working without issues. After relock the recovery will do Factory Data Reset and no more warnings "your device has been unlocked and can't be trusted"
Boot into Fastboot&Rescue Mode and use this command:
Code:
fastboot oem relock [I][B]yourcode[/B][/I]
Then you enter into Lock Bootloader menu and just follow the instructions.
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NO -
kilroystyx said:
Yes, you're ok to relock your bootloader if all partition and recovery are stock and your device is working without issues. After relock the recovery will do Factory Data Reset and no more warnings "your device has been unlocked and can't be trusted"
Boot into Fastboot&Rescue Mode and use this command:
Code:
fastboot oem relock [I][B]yourcode[/B][/I]
Then you enter into Lock Bootloader menu and just follow the instructions.
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Does the Lock Bootloader menu will automatically show after relock command? I'll give it a shot later. Thanks :highfive:
RalphXVIII said:
Does the Lock Bootloader menu will automatically show after relock command? I'll give it a shot later. Thanks :highfive:
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Yes, if your code is correct.
If my phone was rooted, will relocking the bootloader unroot it?
GJonas said:
If my phone was rooted, will relocking the bootloader unroot it?
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it will show a red text saying your system has been tampered with and turn off..
you will need to restore a completly stock rom with sdcard before you can boot the phone.
I unlocked my mate20 pro, but problem is now i can't relock it , even I use "fastboot oem relock +unlock code"
anybody can help ?
have you tried fastboot oem lock?
you don't have to specify the code
i just tried also and cannot lock
Daniehabazin said:
have you tried fastboot oem lock?
you don't have to specify the code
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still can't relock..................wait for solution
richard_li said:
still can't relock..................wait for solution
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Refer to my post here ?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ma...ocking-bootloader-magisk-root-t3885422/page22
I accidentally relocked the phone by using the hstool method of flashing a full firmware.
it does relock the phone and required me to unlock it again using the fastboot oem unlock code
xeroxide said:
I accidentally relocked the phone by using the hstool method of flashing a full firmware.
it does relock the phone and required me to unlock it again using the fastboot oem unlock code
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That's interesting. So all your data was wiped when you used the hstool?
Someone else said flashing firmware via dload method also relocks the bootloader.
hmm i'm not sure.
I'll explain the whole situation.
I had just unlocked the bootloader and installed magisk.
after installing magisk, I installed a few modules, one of which made my phone bootloop.
I managed to get back into fastboot mode, use hstool to select my firmware (224) along with the patched hisuite from funkyhuawei.
after my phone recovered, it seems to have been completely reset and locked.
*edit*
I guess I should also add, I've never installed TWRP on this phone, only patched the recovery_ramdis.img for Magisk
xeroxide said:
hmm i'm not sure.
I'll explain the whole situation.
I had just unlocked the bootloader and installed magisk.
after installing magisk, I installed a few modules, one of which made my phone bootloop.
I managed to get back into fastboot mode, use hstool to select my firmware (224) along with the patched hisuite from funkyhuawei.
after my phone recovered, it seems to have been completely reset and locked.
*edit*
I guess I should also add, I've never installed TWRP on this phone, only patched the recovery_ramdis.img for Magisk
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After locking, can you use the same code to unlock it again ?
EagleEye92 said:
After locking, can you use the same code to unlock it again ?
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Yes sure
EagleEye92 said:
After locking, can you use the same code to unlock it again ?
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Yes
ok just an update, while mucking around I accidentally softbricked my phone.
I used the external usb method (where you update using the code *#*#2846579#*#*) and it 100% relock the phone.
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and yes, the same code works to unlock it again. KEEP THE CODE SAFE!
xeroxide said:
ok just an update, while mucking around I accidentally softbricked my phone.
I used the external usb method (where you update using the code *#*#2846579#*#*) and it 100% relock the phone.
*edit*
and yes, the same code works to unlock it again. KEEP THE CODE SAFE!
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Can you say me something about the usb method? dont know, what this is. :silly:
ClintP said:
Can you say me something about the usb method? dont know, what this is. :silly:
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You need an external usb-c drive with some firmware on it.
I initially used v187 from this thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-20-pro/how-to/firmware-update-187-brings-oem-unlock-t3897301
Since then I downloaded a v206 which works over USB but I cannot recall where I got it from.
Note that you will loose all user data since the phone will be fully wiped.
Also this method requires a phone that is working, as in able to boot and access the dialer and menus.
If I find out where I got the v206 I will post it here as well.
I should also add, maybe it might work with a memory card as well... But this method requires an external source for the firmware since it formats the entire phone
@ xeroxide Thx for your help.
I Try this at the weekend.
If you need to relock your bootloader, this is the process:
Using eRecovery, restore your phone to stock
Once done, boot into recovery and RESET your phone (if you dont, it will not allow you to lock the bootloader)
Boot into fastboot mode (Holding Vol-DOWN, plug in usb cable) , and run the command
fastboot oem relock < bootloader unlock code>
the phone should now ask you that it will wipe your device, confirm,
Enjoy locked phone!
deepsrd said:
If you need to relock your bootloader, this is the process:
Using eRecovery, restore your phone to stock
Once done, boot into recovery and RESET your phone (if you dont, it will not allow you to lock the bootloader)
Boot into fastboot mode (Holding Vol-DOWN, plug in usb cable) , and run the command
fastboot oem relock < bootloader unlock code>
the phone should now ask you that it will wipe your device, confirm,
Enjoy locked phone!
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Now it works well... i relocked my phone..........but i don't know why i failed last time because i followed exactly the steps...
deepsrd said:
If you need to relock your bootloader, this is the process:
Using eRecovery, restore your phone to stock
Once done, boot into recovery and RESET your phone (if you dont, it will not allow you to lock the bootloader)
Boot into fastboot mode (Holding Vol-DOWN, plug in usb cable) , and run the command
fastboot oem relock < bootloader unlock code>
the phone should now ask you that it will wipe your device, confirm,
Enjoy locked phone!
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richard_li said:
Now it works well... i relocked my phone..........but i don't know why i failed last time because i followed exactly the steps...
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it means now relocked and problem solved.........
deepsrd said:
If you need to relock your bootloader, this is the process:
Using eRecovery, restore your phone to stock
Once done, boot into recovery and RESET your phone (if you dont, it will not allow you to lock the bootloader)
Boot into fastboot mode (Holding Vol-DOWN, plug in usb cable) , and run the command
fastboot oem relock < bootloader unlock code>
the phone should now ask you that it will wipe your device, confirm,
Enjoy locked phone!
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this worked for me thanks loads!