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[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] joshw0000:
Hey guys, I just bought this phone off eBay with the hopes of restoring it. I've owned a lot of Pixels in the past so I thought I'd be able to restore it. I have no idea what someone has done to it but here's what I know.

- the bootloader is locked

- fastboot IS accessible

- recovery is NOT accessible

- the phone has no OS or a corrupt OS

I've tried unlocking the bootloader from fastboot but it fails. I've tried flashing a stock firmware with flashall.bat but it fails since the bootloader is locked. I tried manually flashing the firmware with fastboot, again it failed since the bootloader is locked. I can't seem to flash or even "fastboot boot" anything.

If I could somehow get it to flash or boot a recovery, I could sideload an OTA and probably fix it but that's beginning to seem hopeless.

Any idea of what I should try, aside from trying to send it to Google or return it to the seller (since I was told both fastboot and recovery worked)?

Thanks!

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[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] uicnren:
what exactly happens when you try to boot to recovery?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] joshw0000:
Nothing. It tries to reboot to the OS again and responds "can't find valid operating system. The device will not start."
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] wangdaning:
It seems it is a Verizon model. Only thing you can do is return it.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] Megaflop666:
Can you fastboot boot the latest twrp image and then sideload an ota image?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] joshw0000:
No, I can't fastboot boot or fastboot flash anything since it has a locked bootloader. I spoke to Google today and they basically told me since I'm not the original owner, they won't repair/replace it. So unless someone on here has something like a Jtag fix I think it's a true brick. I'm just going to send it back on eBay.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] v12xke:
There is nothing that can be done. There is no way to recover a bootloader locked phone with no recovery. period. end of story. Of course Google is not going to help you! Hope you can get your money back?:p
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] billyt1:
Shot in the dark did you try the Verizon version flashall.bat or Verizon repair tool I'd try since you can't do anything with fastboot makes me sorta wonder if it was a Verizon version.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] joshw0000:
I had just downloaded the latest image from Google (https://dl.google.com/dl/android/aosp/crosshatch-pq3a.190505.002-factory-99879eba.zip). I wasn't aware there was a Verizon specific image or a Verizon repair tool. Do you mind linking me to either or both and I'll try tonight?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] sathara:
You fixed it ?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] moonheartmoon:
Hello, did you fixed it? I'm experiencing the same problem.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] joshw0000:
No. If the bootloader is locked and there's no OS or recovery it's definitely hard bricked. I ended up returning it. Depending on where you bought it and how old it is, you may be able to replace it under warranty.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] moonheartmoon:
Thanks for reply, I bought it from others so I can not return it:crying:
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] zmedhaug:
Try to sideload an update from Verizon. The repair tool didn't work?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] moonheartmoon:
I can not access recovery so sideload is impossible, only fastboot mode is available. what's the "repair tool"?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] zmedhaug:
Verizon has a repair tool. It'll reload everything. Bootloader, recovery, radio, OS. Google it. Good luck
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] moonheartmoon:
Thanks for your help! I'll try it later!
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] moonheartmoon:
Hello, I searched on Google and can not find a Verizon repair tool for Google Pixel, but for Samsung/Asus/Motorora/HTC etc.

Could please tell me where I can find this tool for Google pixel? Thanks!
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] zmedhaug:
I just did the same thing to me phone. I was able to repair it.

I downloaded the factory image, unzipped the image into the adb folder and clicked flash all.bat and my phone came back
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] moonheartmoon:
I did this but with no luck.. Fastboot command (flash: ) is not allowed when locked.

Sending 'bootloader_b' (8517 KB) OKAY [ 0.296s]
Writing 'bootloader_b' FAILED (remote: 'Fastboot command (flash:) is not allowed when locked')
fastboot: error: Command failed
Rebooting into bootloader OKAY [ 0.046s]
Finished. Total time: 0.052s
Sending 'radio_b' (71324 KB) OKAY [ 1.786s]
Writing 'radio_b' FAILED (remote: 'Fastboot command (flash:) is not allowed when locked')
fastboot: error: Command failed
Rebooting into bootloader OKAY [ 0.045s]
Finished. Total time: 0.053s
--------------------------------------------
Bootloader Version...: b1c1-0.2-5619693
Baseband Version.....: g845-00048-190602-B-5627991
Serial Number........: 8BWY1441F
--------------------------------------------
extracting android-info.txt (0 MB) to RAM...
Checking 'product' OKAY [ 0.056s]
Checking 'version-bootloader' OKAY [ 0.056s]
Checking 'version-baseband' OKAY [ 0.056s]
Setting current slot to 'b' FAILED (remote: 'Fastboot command (set_active:) is not allowed when locked')
fastboot: error: Command failed
Press any key to exit...
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] zmedhaug:
It's probably a Verizon bootloader. You're going to need to use a Verizon image
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] moonheartmoon:
I tried Verizon version image downloaded from https://developers.google.com/android/images#crosshatch , but the result is same with the normal one.

It's saying FAILED (remote: 'Fastboot command (flash: ) is not allowed when locked').

I think it's impossible to flash anything with a locked bootloader..

Thanks again for your help!
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] zmedhaug:
i was getting fails also, i used these commands and was able to start flashing

fastboot erase cache

fastboot erase userdata

fastboot erase customize

fastboot erase clogo

fastboot getvar all

fastboot reboot bootloader

then click flash-all.bat
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] moonheartmoon:
No luck.. the command returns errer: FAILED (remote: 'Fastboot command (erase: ) is not allowed when locked')
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] hatdrc:
You can not flash factory images when your bootloader is locked. You have a Verizon phone so there was no way to unlock your bootloader.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] kwattro76:
Verizon Bootloader issue

https://www.xda-developers.com/unlock-bootloader-verizon-google-pixel-xl/

Can you at least do:

Connect your phone to PC.

Open CMD in adb directory and type: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.android.phone

Restart your device.

Connect to WiFi, open Chrome and go to google.com (or any website really).

Go to Developer Options and enable OEM unlocking.

Reboot into bootloader and via CMD run: fastboot oem unlock OR fastboot flashing unlock
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] superchilpil:
Grab the factory image that matches the version you are on (I.e make sure the included bootloader matches the one on your device.) Unpack it and then use Fastboot update to flash it.

So for example

Fastboot update -w update.zip

Where the update.zip is just the zip file I mentioned before.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] Ozark_8125:
This happened to me on a google device (non vzw). The problem is that you (or the previous seller) had unticked the 'allow oem unlocking' in developer settings and then the recovery got borked along the way. Luckily google replaced mine. When I'm going through the flashing system image process, I ALWAYS double check from fastboot that I can still get into recovery. Somehow the flashing image process messed up the recovery... which shouldn't happen, ever (as someone posted earlier). If you need to send the device in for return, or for whatever other reason, need to disable OEM unlocking, make sure you can actually get into recovery first before disabling that option. I'm not totally sure, but I think this is why we now have the 'fastbootd' when flashing system images to prevent damage to the recovery partition.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] housepabldroid:
i got same problem. so, the only solution is return phone to google?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] ktmom:
I've no personal experience, but it might be possible to enter the Qualcomm EDL (emergency download) mode to recover. I would try this only as a last, last result...before throwing the device away ?

I found this tutorial, and there are others on the web.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] Ozark_8125:
I think you'll have to send it in for repair. If your bootloader is locked and you can't get into recovery, there's very little chance you can fix it. You might be able to find a recommended service center that has the necessary JTAG to reflash the eprom (?) so you'll be able to start fresh, but you'll probably have to pay for the repair
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] ricardohnn:
Fastboot boot and flash commands won't run because the OEM settings are not enabled (which changes a flag into a partition... not sure if it was misc or nvram or whatever).

In theory you could go with the emergency download mode... with the test pin short or memory clk short.... but even if you manage to enter EDL, Google doesn't release firehose programmers and also the rawprograma and patch xmls files. Since the programmer is specifically signed by a OEM for a specific device (it is actually generated while creating an image and signed by Qualcomm) you won't be able to use other OEMs programmers, even if it is for the same chipset.

So yeah... I saw in other posts that recovery + adb sideload won't allow to flash everything... fastboot is dead... EDL... Google killed it... So yeah... we basically have a 1000 USD paper weight...
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] movilserver:
Hi guys. I took September update to Android 10. Then my pixel 3XL went to bootloop. I don't know what happened. I tried to update via sideload ota and it does the process without any problem but still the bootloop. One curious thing. I updated via sideload ota to October and it does it perfectly, but when I reenter the recovery it still says the September build. My phone is 100% stock, bootloader locked, functional recovery and fastboot. Please help, I live in Cuba so I'm not protected by warranty
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maybeme2:
I'm trying to backup my unrooted Moto G7 phone (android 9) to my windows 10 laptop before I unlock its bootloader and root it. I need the ability to restore either everything or at least the installed apps. For privacy reasons I do not sync with Google.

So, using the command, either

adb backup -all

or

adb backup -apk

I get a popup on the phone to allow the backup, which I do, but the produced file

'Backup.ab' either has 0 bytes or a small number. Certainly not a full backup.

Please help so I can root the phone.

Thank you.

P.S. is there another way to backup an unrooted phone?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] unixwolf:
Backup doesn't start.

Phone: Nexus 5x Android 7.1.2. Phone has not been rooted.

I bought this second hand about eighteen months ago. I know all about the bootloop problem, but this one is OK. I unlocked it and flashed 7.1.2 and it's been as right as rain ever since. However, at the time I didn't relock the boot loader.

I want to lock now, but that will cause it to do a factory reset.

I've downloaded installed the platform tools. (Version: 29.0.1 - June 2019) When I run the command:

adb backup -apk -shared -all -f D:\Android\20190629.backup

on my Windoze 7 box, the dialog to start the backup pops up on the phone.

The Backup Now button is disabled until I enter a password. This enables the button, but there is no response when I tap it.

Fairly quickly, the command quits, and I am left with a zero sized file on the PC.

One thing that turned up is that it might be necessary to have a desktop backup set in developer options.

I am sure that I have never set one up before. However, I tried this, and it appears to be found by the dialog. However, still no go.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] unixwolf:
Update: adb backup runs immediately after a reboot.

I have determined that if I follow these steps the backup runs.

Connect through adb

Run

adb reboot

After the phone comes up, set the correct USB mode (File transfer)

Start adb

Run

adb devices

Run

adb backup [I]options[/I] ...

The Backup dialog will pop up on the phone. If necessary, enter your backup password. Tap

Back up my Data

The backup now runs.

The only thing that I've done differently is the reboot. I've tried this successfully three times now.

I discovered this accidently after installing TWRP. I had to eliminate the possibility that somehow TWRP had shuffled some critical bits, or that the reboot fixed the problem.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TempArea:
- oops wrong post
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maybeme2:
That part runs.

Have you tried the restore?

Adb backup has given many users trouble.
[Magisk] cattaract:
Today I got around to updating my OnePlus 5T to OxygenOS 9.0.5; I think I was a couple updates behind, so probably on 9.0.3 before. I re-rooted afterward by flashing Magisk 19.2 with TWRP, and my camera app turned into a grey square with CC on it, and wouldn't open (crashed immediately).

After wrangling with it for a while, I learned:

Reflashing Magisk 18.1 fixes the camera

I saw some people had luck changing build.prop's permissions to RW-R--R--, but this didn't help in my case

I also saw someone had luck installing the ElementalX kernel, but this also didn't help in my case

I'm pretty sure I was on Magisk 19.2 before updating OxygenOS, so this must be something new in the last couple versions

Any idea what the problem could be?
[Magisk] Little Nugget:
I've also got a broken camera app due to magisk. No answer as to why this happens though. I'm running magisk 19.2 in Oreo 8.1 on a Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017).
[Magisk] cattaract:
Problem still exists with Magisk 19.3, FWIW.
[Magisk] cattaract:
Problem still exists with Magisk 19.4 and OxygenOS 9.0.8...

Screenshot attached. Any idea what this icon is?

[IMG="Screenshot"]https://i.imgur.com/8QaXABM.jpg[/IMG]
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] Leeah:
I'm now to OxygenOS and the OnePlus. On my Pixel, I could see the contact picture in group messaging along with the sender's name underneath the message, but on this phone, I just see the message with no idea who sent what. I've checked the messages settings and don't see an option to include contact information. Is there a setting somewhere else I should look for, or is this just a shortcoming in the OnePlus messaging app?
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] Aphex13:
This irritated me too. In the end I couldn't figure it out, and just installed Google Messages.

It's pretty much the same interface, just works better.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Nebrassy:
#include <std_disclaimer.h>

/*
* Your warranty is now void.
*
* We are not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
* do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications and if
* you point the finger at us for messing up your device, we will laugh at you. Hard & a lot.
*
*/

Pie builds based on Xiaomi.eu Mi 6x builds

Ten builds based on Xiaomi.eu Redmi Note 7 builds

This ROM flashes to your current slot and includes TWRP

no need to change the slot after flashing and no need to flash TWRP or Gapps, just flash and reboot

flashing instructions:

1- Boot TWRP

2- flash the rom

3- flash Magisk (optional)

4- reboot and enjoy

ROM includes full F2FS support

Kernel source:

https://github.com/nebrassy/android_kernel_xiaomi_sdm660

Telegram:

https://t.me/NSSFB

Download:

https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=294602

Download for wayne:

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=305840

XDA:DevDB Information

MIUI 12, ROM for the Xiaomi Mi A2

Contributors

Nebrassy, rcstar6696

ROM OS Version: Android 10

ROM Kernel: Linux 4.x

Version Information

Status: Stable

Current Stable Version: 12.0.1.0

Stable Release Date: 2020-07-27

Current Beta Version: 20.8.20

Beta Release Date: 2020-08-24

Created 2019-05-25

Last Updated 2020-08-24
[Xiaomi Mi A2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Nebrassy:
Reserved
[Xiaomi Mi A2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] no6dyVR:
Definitely gonna try this, keep up the good work! :D
[Xiaomi Mi A2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] godgotstoned:
Thank you so much man. I tried it and working great. Camera quality is bit down compared to stock camera but it doesn't matter to me. ;) Once again thank you so much for all your efforts.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] akshaygalaxystarmod:
Screenshots ?
[Xiaomi Mi A2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] StarSix01:
Man its MIUI ?
[Xiaomi Mi A2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] gothed:
hey, use google lol
[Xiaomi Mi A2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Identity77:
Reserve
[Xiaomi Mi A2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] fir1996:
Been using the rom since release, and it's been very stable, some occasional stuttering but nothing serious,,

The only major issue o face is no 4k video recording in the included camera
[Xiaomi Mi A2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Nebrassy:
Already fixed in the next build, i'll release once i solve the fastboot problem
[Xiaomi Mi A2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] q0kHaN:
edit system/build.prop and change ro.product.device to wayne
[Xiaomi Mi A2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] godgotstoned:
Great to hear that ?
[Xiaomi Mi A2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] fir1996:
Thanks i really like the rom, keep up ✌️
[Xiaomi Mi A2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] @AxL:
MIUI is bloated right? How about it battery? Is it the same as custom ROMs like AEX?
[Xiaomi Mi A2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Hellrazoraj:
Thank you for bringing MIUI 10!! i was missing the rom since i got the A2. Let me see how the battery holds for the full day! Everything else seems to work fine, can u add the a2 camera as an addon like its there in the other custom rom?

which kernel can we flash on this? can we take the 6x kernel?
[Xiaomi Mi A2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] rodrimx4:
Great rom, i do t have any bug. Good battery, root, gcam, magisk etc..good work !
[Xiaomi Mi A2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Nebrassy:
Miui camera is included, and no other kernels will work
[Xiaomi Mi A2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] q0kHaN:
if you are asking for watermark it needs a lot of process which i cant figure it out. also changing dualwatermark.png doesnt work. it is something to do with camera apk
[Xiaomi Mi A2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] fir1996:
now i only have full hd 30fps recording :\
[Samsung Galaxy A70 Questions & Answers] robgee789:
Hey guys I've just been looking for Samsung pay on my a70 but I can't find it on my phone or in the galaxy store?
[Samsung Galaxy A70 Questions & Answers] alsartawi:
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsung-electronics-co-ltd/samsung-pay/
[Samsung Galaxy A70 Questions & Answers] robgee789:
Thanks mate but I just installed it and it says it can't connect?
[Samsung Galaxy A70 Questions & Answers] alsartawi:
where do you live? your phone should be an international model
[Samsung Galaxy A70 Questions & Answers] robgee789:
I live in the UK mate
[Samsung Galaxy A70 Questions & Answers] alsartawi:
weird, try this method:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgRKQho1dP8&feature=youtu.be
[Samsung Galaxy A70 Questions & Answers] robgee789:
I'll try it in the morning and let you know how it goes mate [emoji106]

How do I tell what version I have gotten?
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] andacro:
Might be the cable I have as I don't get more than 1400ish mA?
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] jgoedhard:
i got close to 6 amps with WARP
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] Harry Pothead:
Warp charge only works with the included cable
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] andacro:
Thanks! Found it wierd that there wasn't included a cable. The package was sealed too.

Edit: Found it. DOH, I think I have to go for a check up. ;)
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] andacro:
Dim light, 2-3 beers. Inserted the sim card opener into the mic hole at the top. Used quite much force... It seems all good. :)
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] galaxys:
Ouch! I'm sure your not the only one... little confusing!
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] andacro:
No I'm not. Read elsewhere that one did the same, and the answer was it's curved(?) so it's idiot proof.

Older thread elsewhere I read a couple heard it snap when they did it. Luckily they thought of me. ;)
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] arsenal74:
Been there done that on other phones. Some phones even have the mic hole right next to the sim tray, no way that is beer proof!
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] goodb0y10:
I almost did the same then I saw the big illustration on the Sim card ejector tool.
[OnePlus 5T  Questions & Answers] dcscorpio76:
Hello my fellow geeks! I wanted to get some opinions on this subject that I'm sure has been covered 1000 times in the last few weeks but I'm curious nonetheless. Firstly, let me say that I'm a tech mark and I switch tech at least yearly if not more often including phones, tablets, wearables, etc. Currently, I own an OP5T (8/128), Galaxy Note 9 (8/512) and an iPhone XS Max 256 that I use for work. I'm definitely waiting on the new Note 10 when it drops later this summer but since the new OP7P dropped, I'm starting to get antsy after seeing the specs, features, and performance reviews of the phone online. With that said, I absolutely love my OP5T and that's the reason I've kept it so long. The speed, performance, and overall quality of the phone is almost unmatched by more current and higher priced phones on the market today. The phone is truly a flagship killer. However, I purposely missed the last several iterations of the phone because I didn't see any features that stood out enough for me to upgrade and in that time, I grabbed the Note 9 and iPhone XS Max which was even more reason to stay put. I've been enamored with the Note 9 in particular which completey took my attention away from the OP5T but with the release of the latest OP7P, my mouth began watering all over again. I for one don't mind the curved screen and the bezeless design is a thing of complete beauty. I love big screen phones so the 6.7 inch AMOLED screen is almost enough for me to upgrade on its own. Honestly I've been spoiled by the Note 9 but I paid twice over the price of the OP5T so that should be expected. The OP7P seems to be a step closer to that true flagship but with some tradeoffs of course like IP rating and wireless charging. Has anyone upgraded to the OP7P from the 5T specifically. I'd like to know your thoughts. Also, I never really entertained trade ups because usually it's a rip off but OP is offering 200 credit for the OP5T. Seems low ball but that's a nice discount off the new tech. Any opinions out there? I'd love to hear them. Happy Saturday everyone!!!
[OnePlus 5T  Questions & Answers] dandrake47:
Honestly, I've been asking myself the same question.

The only answer that's come up to me is that I'd rather wait for the next iteration - the OP7P is amazing, sure , but I think Note 10 and the next OP devices will be even better.

tl;dr - wait for the next one.
[OnePlus 5T  Questions & Answers] dcscorpio76:
I was thinking that same thing. Part of my reasoning is the trade in program as well although I may be able to sell it privately for at least 300-350 but it's such a pain having to deal with that process. I've always gotten the T version of the OnePlus so I think you may be right to hold out. T version may have wireless charging and if so I'm sold!!