will we ever get a Nokia 8 custom ROM? - Nokia 8 Questions & Answers

The official bootloader unlock method has been out for a while. Its almost 2 years since the phone has been released. I was hoping by now maybe some developer would have picked this phone up and put it to use. Is there a reason why nobody has bothered to start development on this phone and build a custom ROM? I think this phone has great potential given its specs and price. It would be nice to so further customizations beyond those allowed by rooting the phone.
I could do it too if I had any amount of knowledge about Android development, but sadly im a noobie.
What are your thoights?

It's not possible I guess. And Nokia has locked down. Unlocking bootloader. I have Nokia official app and it says Device not support.

arun45 said:
It's not possible I guess. And Nokia has locked down. Unlocking bootloader. I have Nokia official app and it says Device not support.
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No, Nokia hasnt locked it down. The bootloader unlock method only works up to the November Oreo security update. Just downgrade to Oreo November security update then unlock the bootloader, and then upgrade back to Pie.
See this thread for instructions https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-8/development/unofficial-official-nokia-8-bootloader-t3898418

Thanks bro. I have downgraded to Oreo. I got key. Now I can't unlock bootloader just bcos of fastboot driver problem in my pc. Shall I update to pie ? And unlock bootloader in pie.,.
Pls guide

arun45 said:
Thanks bro. I have downgraded to Oreo. I got key. Now I can't unlock bootloader just bcos of fastboot driver problem in my pc. Shall I update to pie ? And unlock bootloader in pie.,.
Pls guide
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I would suggest using another pc and unlock the bootloader.

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[Q] Quick question.

So, I need to get this straight.
LG said that with the JB update the bootloader will get Unlocked, here is my question.
Do we have to unlock the bootloader ourselves?
Or it was supposed to be Unlocked with the update? By us doing nothing else than officialy update trought Support Tool/PC suite.
Monskiller said:
So, I need to get this straight.
LG said that with the JB update the bootloader will get Unlocked, here is my question.
Do we have to unlock the bootloader ourselves?
Or it was supposed to be Unlocked with the update? By us doing nothing else than officialy update trought Support Tool/PC suite.
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Bootloader is locked by default, for security reasons. The new update will give you official tools to unlockit it. If you look around the section, you will see tutorial.
joulukas said:
Bootloader is locked by default, for security reasons. The new update will give you official tools to unlockit it. If you look around the section, you will see tutorial.
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I know there is a tutorial, I was just confused and needed confirmation.
Tought LG said in their announcement that bootloader will get unlocked WITH the update and then messed up.
Thanks for the heads up.
You must self unlock Bootloader.
When you update the Bootloader is locked.
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Bootloader unlock with pie

Hey
I would like to update to pie as soon as it rolls out to my phone but I'm afraid that I can't unlock my bootloader after the update.. I have the code already but I didn't unlock my phone yet.
Will I still be able to unlock after pie update?
Kaot93 said:
Hey
I would like to update to pie as soon as it rolls out to my phone but I'm afraid that I can't unlock my bootloader after the update.. I have the code already but I didn't unlock my phone yet.
Will I still be able to unlock after pie update?
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Yes, if your code is correct it will work also in Pie.
Thanks, that's what I wanted to hear
Kaot93 said:
Thanks, that's what I wanted to hear
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Two days ago I flashed B163C432 Firmware downloaded from https://androidhost.ru via dload folder and it locked my bootloader as usual, and I unlocked with my code without issues.

I need root

Iam a new user of nokia 7 plus
I have beed searching for root
I read that before august patch people was able to unlockboot loader
So, i need to install magiak and twrp
What should i do?
Iam on jan security patch
payed to unlock.
because forum rulez me previous post with links has removed, then only hints what search in google (enter search phrase with "")...
#for unlocking
"FIH Bootloader Unlock Request"
#for downgrade need if installed system is after august 2018 security
"HMD Nokia Bootloader Unlock After August"
#howto install Magisk (you can ofcourse install latest Magisk zip)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-7-plus/help/pie-october-update-failed-t3862758/post78285662
#twrp universal installer (install using twrp noflash version as in ptevious howto link)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-7-plus/development/recovery-twrp-3-2-3-0-t3892644
k3dar7 said:
because forum rulez me previous post with links has removed, then only hints what search in google (enter search phrase with "")...
#for unlocking
"FIH Bootloader Unlock Request"
#for downgrade need if installed system is after august 2018 security
"HMD Nokia Bootloader Unlock After August"
#howto install Magisk (you can ofcourse install latest twrp zip)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-7-plus/help/pie-october-update-failed-t3862758/post78285662
#twrp universal installer (install using twrp noflash version as in ptevious howto link)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-7-plus/development/recovery-twrp-3-2-3-0-t3892644
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Kindly check your PMs.
Makes no sense to have a android one device that supports trebble and not be a able to unlock bootloader OEM Unlock tab greyed out etc , may as well own a honor ,lol [emoji1787][emoji848]
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After unlocking the bootloader, can I still roll back to stock and receive official OTA updates from Nokia?
PhatUgly said:
After unlocking the bootloader, can I still roll back to stock and receive official OTA updates from Nokia?
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Generally there is a check and ota updates aren't allowed for unlocked bootloader. You should be able to download the update and sideload it.
So just to confirm, if i root my N7+, i lose my warranty and even if i revert back to stock and relock the bootloader then i still won't receive OTA updates and my warranty will still be gone?
jaskiratsingh said:
Generally there is a check and ota updates aren't allowed for unlocked bootloader. You should be able to download the update and sideload it.
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I was able to update OTA just fine with bootloader unlocked using stock recovery. The check might be of you root, but I'm not sure.
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BrownNowHowCow said:
So just to confirm, if i root my N7+, i lose my warranty and even if i revert back to stock and relock the bootloader then i still won't receive OTA updates and my warranty will still be gone?
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This questions should be adequately asnswered by official support.
The warranty agreement states that it doesn't cover damage caused by modified software. In real terms that means bricking your phone, in actuality it depends on what they categorise as such.
BrownNowHowCow said:
So just to confirm, if i root my N7+, i lose my warranty and even if i revert back to stock and relock the bootloader then i still won't receive OTA updates and my warranty will still be gone?
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The unofficial unlocks aren't registered to Nokia and they probably have no way to check that it was unlocked. So, lock the bootloader and you should be good for warranty.
k3dar7 said:
because forum rulez me previous post with links has removed, then only hints what search in google (enter search phrase with "")...
#for unlocking
"FIH Bootloader Unlock Request"
#for downgrade need if installed system is after august 2018 security
"HMD Nokia Bootloader Unlock After August"
#howto install Magisk (you can ofcourse install latest twrp zip)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-7-plus/help/pie-october-update-failed-t3862758/post78285662
#twrp universal installer (install using twrp noflash version as in ptevious howto link)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-7-plus/development/recovery-twrp-3-2-3-0-t3892644
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Is there really no possible way to unlock the bootloader without paying?
I'm not willing to pay for something that might not work...
Edit: even worse. I would have to pay 7$ (but out of stock, wtf?) to have someone I don't know remotely take over my computer.
Waelvis said:
Is there really no possible way to unlock the bootloader without paying?
I'm not willing to pay for something that might not work...
Edit: even worse. I would have to pay 7$ (but out of stock, wtf?) to have someone I don't know remotely take over my computer.
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There's currently no way you can unlock without paying. There are 2 options though. If you have a Nokia Care around you, you can convince them to flash an older version of software (before August 2018). Then you can simply buy the unlock key and use it.
Else the remote is the only option. I can offer those too (but for $8). I have some good reviews from people if that helps. I know it's still dealing with strangers and for your safety and security, you can run Windows inside a virtual machine (Virtual Box and VmWare do good). And that ensures that the remote person will only have access to the guest Windows which won't expose your host files in any way. You can destroy the guest install after that [emoji106]
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its all out of stock... -.-
I want to refresh my phone but I have yet to unlock the bootloader. Ive a few questions if anybody can advise please
If I want to unlock the bootloader and root the phone, I'll obviously have to wipe the phone during the process and lose data etc. I downloaded Swift Back up - which backs up to G Drive. Would it be possible to restore some/if not all data after I put say Lineage OS on my phone?
Or does anybody have any suggestions to back up my stuff before I go through the process to root. I suppose one way would be to manually drag/drop anything across while connected in Windows.
Any thoughts please?
Bootloader must be unloaded!!!
Xda developers we need your help to unlock the bootloader on Nokia devices Free! PLZ! Any help will make this phones better!
Juryx_x said:
Xda developers we need your help to unlock the bootloader on Nokia devices Free! PLZ! Any help will make this phones better!
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I run away from Huawei to nokia because cant unlock the bootloader. And now iam shocked that even nokia stop the free method..
Iam waiting for the developers here with all of you.iam trust of them :good:
hooooossamq said:
I run away from Huawei to nokia because cant unlock the bootloader. And now iam shocked that even nokia stop the free method..
Iam waiting for the developers here with all of you.iam trust of them :good:
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Nokia/HMD newer have free unlock method (only on Nokia 8)
info about how much utopy/stupid non reaction from MHD here:
https://community.phones.nokia.com/...-to-unlock-the-bootloader-on-our-nokia-7-plus
https://www.change.org/p/hmd-global...to-unlock-the-bootloader-of-our-nokia-handset
k3dar7 said:
Nokia/HMD newer have free unlock method (only on Nokia 8)
info about how much utopy/stupid non reaction from MHD here:
https://community.phones.nokia.com/...-to-unlock-the-bootloader-on-our-nokia-7-plus
https://www.change.org/p/hmd-global...to-unlock-the-bootloader-of-our-nokia-handset
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Thank you. So i wish the 7 plus will be officially unlock again.
singhnsk said:
There's currently no way you can unlock without paying. There are 2 options though. If you have a Nokia Care around you, you can convince them to flash an older version of software (before August 2018). Then you can simply buy the unlock key and use it.
Else the remote is the only option. I can offer those too (but for $8). I have some good reviews from people if that helps. I know it's still dealing with strangers and for your safety and security, you can run Windows inside a virtual machine (Virtual Box and VmWare do good). And that ensures that the remote person will only have access to the guest Windows which won't expose your host files in any way. You can destroy the guest install after that [emoji106]
Sent from my Nokia 8.1
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i can confirm this , i payed 8$ for this guy and got my device unlocked super fast and simple , i don't know the guy at all but i can recommend him very nice guy and very patient
Nokia 7 plus - root and unlock
Hi guys, I need to root and unlock bootloader of a NOKIA 7 plus.
Could you please help me?
Thanks,

need help to relock bootloader.

hi guys, I made a stupid thing earlier, I went using the bootloader unlock for Asus rog tencent which can be found on the guide how to convert CN to WW, now I always get message when I turn on the phone that the bootloader is unlock and it makes.me sick, what I done is I unlock the bootloader then I'm wondering why I can't flash any firmware on my phone, do you have any idea or tips how can I relock my bootloader again? I don't want this message popping up each time I turn on my device. Help please. My software information is WW_16.0622.1906.19_0
glenz0924 said:
hi guys, I made a stupid thing earlier, I went using the bootloader unlock for Asus rog tencent which can be found on the guide how to convert CN to WW, now I always get message when I turn on the phone that the bootloader is unlock and it makes.me sick, what I done is I unlock the bootloader then I'm wondering why I can't flash any firmware on my phone, do you have any idea or tips how can I relock my bootloader again? I don't want this message popping up each time I turn on my device. Help please. My software information is WW_16.0622.1906.19_0
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Keep in mind relocking your bootloader won't get you any OTA updates anymore. You will have to manually flash your device from now on, since your IMEI is blacklisted by Asus OTA server.
Jake.S said:
Keep in mind relocking your bootloader won't get you any OTA updates anymore. You will have to manually flash your device from now on, since your IMEI is blacklisted by Asus OTA server.
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Is there a way to lock it again with my current firmware sir? My God I done very stupid things today. I don't even know how to flash a firmware manually. I just follow things on YouTube. But I'm a bit techy so if there's a way sir, please share it.
Jake.S said:
Keep in mind relocking your bootloader won't get you any OTA updates anymore. You will have to manually flash your device from now on, since your IMEI is blacklisted by Asus OTA server.
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I don't mind having manual flashing I just want to remove the notification that my bootloader is unlock sir
glenz0924 said:
I don't mind having manual flashing I just want to remove the notification that my bootloader is unlock sir
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Search in the guides section, there's a guide for it somewhere

Anyone help me relock bootloader Nokia 9 Pureview

Hi all,
My latest Nokia 9 Pureview got from eBay is unbock bootloader ready, so it cant get OTA update. So have any method to get it to re-lock for got OTA update?
Thanks for help and support
Wait... Is that possible to unlock Nokia 9 bootloader? I think that no way to unlock it in the first place.
Are you sure it's bootloader unlocked? Usually when eBay sellers say the device is unlocked, they mean it's not locked down to a specific carrier and can be used with any. Not sure about Nokia's policy on manually updating the device, but no tools exist that I know of for that.
I tried to unlock bootloader on Nokia 6.1 2018 and it works. Google it how to locked bootloader . You will get the procedure
Type this command in adb and fastboot
fastboot flashing lock

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