Hey all,
Was wondering if anyone has had success in unlocking their bootloader on a tmobile device. I had the sim permanently unlocked, yet my oem unlock toggle is greyed out.
Thanks
Edit: Factory resetting the phone and connecting to wifi allowed me to toggle oem unlock
NikoZBK said:
Hey all,
Was wondering if anyone has had success in unlocking their bootloader on a tmobile device. I had the sim permanently unlocked, yet my oem unlock toggle is greyed out.
Thanks
Edit: Factory resetting the phone and connecting to wifi allowed me to toggle oem unlock
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Did you get it done by resseting the phone im confuse
caballon said:
Did you get it done by resseting the phone im confuse
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Tmobile sim unlocked my device, but the oem toggle was greyed out. I had to reset the phone before I could toggle oem unlock. Hope that clarifies
NikoZBK said:
Tmobile sim unlocked my device, but the oem toggle was greyed out. I had to reset the phone before I could toggle oem unlock. Hope that clarifies
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Call them and ask them to unlock the bootloader specifically, reference the greyed out oem unlock option. Sprint (pre-mid merge) had no problem doing it for my GF's 3a.
The only annoying thing was, even though I bought it outright (didn't even have to wait for monthly rebates to finish paying it off), I still needed to wait something like two months after it was activated.
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Hey XDA,
So today I got my N Preview 2 OTA update and everything is fine and great. However I went into dev settings today to make sure I had debugging and OEM unlocking on but, if seems the Allow OEM unlock button is grayed out. Is anyone else seeing this? It may even be stuck on the Allow setting but, I really can't tell and it's a bit concerning. Any help would be appreciated thanks!
http://imgur.com/YeWFcO0
I have to ask the obvious question. Is your device already unlocked?
dahawthorne said:
I have to ask the obvious question. Is your device already unlocked?
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Nope, status code 2 'locked' according to my bootloader.
He's right, I'm unlocked already and on np2 and I don't see OEM unlock in dev options either. They must be moving it to another location or something
Edit: I do see it now but you can't toggle the switch anymore
Sent from my Nexus 6 using XDA-Developers mobile app
looks like after the fiasco of the 1st preview that bricked phones during OTA & most of them have the bootloaders locked & OEM unlock in off position, this preview has put the oem unlock in default on position.
so if I am already unlocked and I flash the 2nd preview- am I OK? will the bootloader stay unlocked?
i believe so
looks like after the fiasco of the 1st preview that bricked phones during OTA & most of them have the bootloaders locked & OEM unlock in off position, this preview has put the oem unlock in default on position.
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That makes sense...the op screen shot shows the button slider to the right (on position), even though grayed out.
LittleJakub said:
so if I am already unlocked and I flash the 2nd preview- am I OK? will the bootloader stay unlocked?
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Yea, you're good. As long as you don't run the "fastboot oem lock" command through fastboot, your bootloader should always remain unlocked. Even if the "OEM Unlocking" toggle is switched off, an unlocked bootloader should remain unlocked.
I'm on NPC91K with a Nexus 6 and the "Allow OEM Unlock" option is grayed out and disabled for me. My phone is currently locked and Fastboot oem unlock does not work.
Griff Ellis said:
I'm on NPC91K with a Nexus 6 and the "Allow OEM Unlock" option is grayed out and disabled for me. My phone is currently locked and Fastboot oem unlock does not work.
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Thanks for checking that out. Officially concerned now
I tried out NPC91K yesterday and the "Allow OEM Unlock" option was also grayed out , but the button was in the enabled position. After a while i out back backup and bootloader is still unlocked. In Bootloader it says Device is Unlocked Status code 3.
I am in the same situation, my phone is locked and N preview 2 now oem unlock is greyed out and disabled, anybody can suggest a way to enable this, TIA.
droidguy22 said:
I am in the same situation, my phone is locked and N preview 2 now oem unlock is greyed out and disabled, anybody can suggest a way to enable this, TIA.
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Check out my post here on how to get around the oem unlock problem, and get back to marshmallow.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/help/command-device-corrupt-update-t3362317/page2
Hello I have a new Moto G6. I have enabled developer options and I've enabled OEM unlocking. But it doesn't seem to stay enabled between reboots? I just bought this yesterday. I'm trying to unlock the bootloader, but I can't unless OEM unlocking stays enabled. Am I missing something? I know there's currently no root for the G6, but still I think I should be able to unlock it, or am I mistaken?
jloh1963 said:
Hello I have a new Moto G6. I have enabled developer options and I've enabled OEM unlocking. But it doesn't seem to stay enabled between reboots? I just bought this yesterday. I'm trying to unlock the bootloader, but I can't unless OEM unlocking stays enabled. Am I missing something? I know there's currently no root for the G6, but still I think I should be able to unlock it, or am I mistaken?
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That just allows the bootloader to be unlocked. You still would need to actually unlock it following the unlocking guide thread in the guides section
dejello said:
That just allows the bootloader to be unlocked. You still would need to actually unlock it following the unlocking guide thread in the guides section
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Yes I know this is not root, this is just unlocking the bootloader, yes I do have a key from motorola. But I can't do anything if OEM unlocking will not persist between reboots. I'm just trying to unlock the bootloader. And yes it is unlocked for sims.
jloh1963 said:
Yes I know this is not root, this is just unlocking the bootloader, yes I do have a key from motorola. But I can't do anything if OEM unlocking will not persist between reboots. I'm just trying to unlock the bootloader. And yes it is unlocked for sims.
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I said nothing of root. Unless I am missing something from your original post, "Allow OEM unlocking" just allows the bootloader to be unlockable. After you tick it, reboot directly into fastboot mode (not back into android, that'll untick it again).
[GUIDE] Unlock Bootloader - This states after enabling OEM Unlock in settings (from within Android) to reboot into the bootloader (This guide says power off and then power back on while holding volume down, if you have debugging on you can just "adb reboot bootloader"). Rebooting back into Android with the bootloader still locked I believe does untick the OEM Unlock option.
ok thanks, I'll try again.
I have the XT 1925-6 US unlocked version. One of the first things I do with a new phone is to enable Developer Options and toggle OEM Unlock even though I may not Unlock the Bootloader right away.
The OEM Unlock toggle has stayed persistently on through numerous reboots with the Bootloader still locked.
Hmm.. Well I could have sworn I had seen what was described before, however it has been a while. I unlocked mine all in one go so I can't say. If it's supposed to stay on then I'd really be curious why it isn't for jloh
dejello said:
Hmm.. Well I could have sworn I had seen what was described before, however it has been a while. I unlocked mine all in one go so I can't say. If it's supposed to stay on then I'd really be curious why it isn't for jloh
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I tried it again and it worked, thanks. I guess I rebooted android at first. Thank you.
Hey, im coming from my old s7. So does WE have any Chance to get bootloader unlocked?
Got the phone from Three Ireland and the bootloader was unlocked, just switched the toggle in developer options and all good, just waiting for some progress with root and roms but nothing really happening here.
Obecny said:
Got the phone from Three Ireland and the bootloader was unlocked, just switched the toggle in developer options and all good, just waiting for some progress with root and roms but nothing really happening here.
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How did you get your phone unlocked? Do have the method? I can pay for that
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How did you get your phone unlocked? Do have the method? I can pay for that
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I just toggled the switch in developers options, phone asked for my pin so i typed in the same as for screen lock and done, rebooted, unlocked
Obecny said:
I just toggled the switch in developers options, phone asked for my pin so i typed in the same as for screen lock and done, rebooted, unlocked
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Yep, I get the same on my P30 Pro, type in pin and I get a popup saying: "Enable OEM unlock, Device protection features will no longer work on this device" then an "enable" and a "Cancel" button.. - not hit the enable button as yet tho, as I dunno what the "protection features" they are talking about do...
I'm not sure if toggling the oem switch actually unlocks the bootloader. Pretty sure that's half the process, but a unlock key still needs to be entered through adb/fastboot
That doesn't unlock anything. It just gives you the possibility to do so (in general, there is no solution for p30 atm)
Bootloader unlock would format every data of your phone for example, everything
Obecny said:
I just toggled the switch in developers options, phone asked for my pin so i typed in the same as for screen lock and done, rebooted, unlocked
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Actually, this option only allows you to unlock the bootloader, without the code, you still cannot unlock it.
I bought a new Pixel 4 xl when I tried to set it up, it gave me a notification " Your device is managed by your admin". I tried to enable OEM unlock but it was grayed out. I updated it to Android 12 beta I don't see the notification anymore but still can't enable OEM unlock nor even unlock the bootloader.
I want to unlock the bootloader is there any way to do it?
The phone is carrier unlocked it accepts every SIM card on both Physical and esim.
Thanks in advance.
Daniyal48 said:
I bought a new Pixel 4 xl when I tried to set it up, it gave me a notification " Your device is managed by your admin". I tried to enable OEM unlock but it was grayed out. I updated it to Android 12 beta I don't see the notification anymore but still can't enable OEM unlock nor even unlock the bootloader.
I want to unlock the bootloader is there any way to do it?
The phone is carrier unlocked it accepts every SIM card on both Physical and esim.
Thanks in advance.
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admin?
Can you check the device admins in settings?
Daniyal48 said:
I bought a new Pixel 4 xl when I tried to set it up, it gave me a notification " Your device is managed by your admin". I tried to enable OEM unlock but it was grayed out. I updated it to Android 12 beta I don't see the notification anymore but still can't enable OEM unlock nor even unlock the bootloader.
I want to unlock the bootloader is there any way to do it?
The phone is carrier unlocked it accepts every SIM card on both Physical and esim.
Thanks in advance.
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Are you sure it's not an unlocked Verizon or T-Mo 4XL? They can be carrier unlocked but still be bootloader locked and I'm not sure if there's any way to tell by the model nbumber or IMEI.
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Are you sure it's not an unlocked Verizon or T-Mo 4XL? They can be carrier unlocked but still be bootloader locked and I'm not sure if there's any way to tell by the model nbumber or IMEI.
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Hmm there is the IMEI will have VXN on it or the serial number will probably show it and such has it
It probably lies in the about phone settings
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Hmm there is the IMEI will have VXN on it or the serial number will probably show it and such has it
It probably lies in the about phone settings
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Just as an aside, I got my 4 XL from T-Mo when they had a sale and couldn't get the bootloader unlocked, but the Soli chip went bad under warranty, so when I sent it back to Google, they sent me an unlocked (both carrier and bootloader unlocked) replacement.
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Just as an aside, I got my 4 XL from T-Mo when they had a sale and couldn't get the bootloader unlocked, but the Soli chip went bad under warranty, so when I sent it back to Google, they sent me an unlocked (both carrier and bootloader unlocked) replacement.
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So oem unlock is disabled?
Have you tried resetting the phone?
No, I started with a T-Mo oem locked, but Google sent me back an oem unlocked replacement.
My Soli chip went bad after just a month or two.
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No, I started with a T-Mo oem locked, but Google sent me back an oem unlocked replacement.
My Soli chip went bad after just a month or two.
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Try resetting the phone then check that setting
Could be that google had some type of admin on that is preventing OEM unlocking
Kenora_I said:
admin?
Can you check the device admins in settings?
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No..I don't see anything like that.
Daniyal48 said:
I bought a new Pixel 4 xl when I tried to set it up, it gave me a notification " Your device is managed by your admin". I tried to enable OEM unlock but it was grayed out. I updated it to Android 12 beta I don't see the notification anymore but still can't enable OEM unlock nor even unlock the bootloader.
I want to unlock the bootloader is there any way to do it?
The phone is carrier unlocked it accepts every SIM card on both Physical and esim.
Thanks in advance.
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Because you are BL locked the only two things you can try are a factory reset from recovery, and flashing a full OTA from recovery via adb. If that doesn't work, I'd be trying to get my money back.
Since your IMEI is permanently stored in a school or company database, the admin error will likely return when the device phones home (at first boot when wi-fi is enabled) and from the sounds of it, a policy has been set to prevent bootloader unlocking. That phone may be new to you but it is likely black market.
Now I understand the problem. I have tried the reset option and full OTA update in Android 12 the error isn't here anymore but OEM unlocking can't be enabled.
Daniyal48 said:
Now I understand the problem. I have tried the reset option and full OTA update in Android 12 the error isn't here anymore but OEM unlocking can't be enabled.
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Yep. Looks like you were ripped off and will never see the full benefits of having an unlocked phone. Since it was "new" I would be getting my money back.
Oh thank God I came to know this before I buy the phone for myself. The problem is actually happening in my Uncle's phone.
Might have the Verizon variation
Good morningI bought a moto g50 italy but the oem developer option is not editable. so despite having received the motorola unlock code I can't unlock bootloader. is there a string in adb to activate it? Thank you
cicciomix said:
Good morningI bought a moto g50 italy but the oem developer option is not editable. so despite having received the motorola unlock code I can't unlock bootloader. is there a string in adb to activate it? Thank you
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Why is OEM Unlocking greyed out?
I have tried many times to perform the unlocking procedure. Everything perfect I get the code from motorola but the answer is always the same check oem unlocking in android setting developer Failed. I do not know what to do. the phone has been connected to wifi for a day but the oem unlock option is always not editable. Help me
cicciomix said:
I have tried many times to perform the unlocking procedure. Everything perfect I get the code from motorola but the answer is always the same check oem unlocking in android setting developer Failed. I do not know what to do. the phone has been connected to wifi for a day but the oem unlock option is always not editable. Help me
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You did not read my thread.
It can OEM allow unlock can take 3-14 days, after connection to internet
sd_shadow said:
You did not read my thread.
It can OEM allow unlock can take 3-14 days, after connection to internet
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Yes thanks I read and I'm waiting.even if it seems absurd to me. I'll let you know. at the moment the phone is always on connected to wifi