yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] SnowFuhrer:
There is numerous threads on xda that tell you how to do build roms. I would highly recommend looking at several of them.
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] goolpone:
Thanks, I read it, and now it is compiling. Unfortunately it doesn´t recognize the -j argument for the multi-threading.
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] bartje885:
Hello, I've read multiple tutorials, watched some videos, and I think I am nearly at a build, but still got an error:

============================================

PLATFORM_VERSION_CODENAME=REL

PLATFORM_VERSION=9

CR_VERSION=5.8

TARGET_PRODUCT=lineage_a5y17lte

TARGET_BUILD_VARIANT=userdebug

TARGET_BUILD_TYPE=release

TARGET_ARCH=arm64

TARGET_ARCH_VARIANT=armv8-a

TARGET_CPU_VARIANT=cortex-a53

TARGET_2ND_ARCH=arm

TARGET_2ND_ARCH_VARIANT=armv8-a

TARGET_2ND_CPU_VARIANT=cortex-a53

HOST_ARCH=x86_64

HOST_2ND_ARCH=x86

HOST_OS=linux

HOST_OS_EXTRA=Linux-4.15.0-65-generic-x86_64-Ubuntu-18.04.3-LTS

HOST_CROSS_OS=windows

HOST_CROSS_ARCH=x86

HOST_CROSS_2ND_ARCH=x86_64

HOST_BUILD_TYPE=release

BUILD_ID=PQ3A.190801.002

OUT_DIR=/home/barth/crDroid/out

PRODUCT_SOONG_NAMESPACES= hardware/ril

============================================

ninja: no work to do.

ninja: no work to do.

device/samsung/a5y17lte/lineage_a5y17lte.mk was modified, regenerating...

/home/barth/crDroid/out/build-lineage_a5y17lte.ninja is missing, regenerating...

[2/1129] including art/Android.mk ...

Disabling ART_BUILD_TARGET_DEBUG

Disabling ART_BUILD_HOST_DEBUG

[1129/1129] including vendor/samsung/zeroltexx/Android.mk ...

hardware/ril/reference-ril/Android.mk: error: "libreference-ril (SHARED_LIBRARIES android-arm64) missing libril (SHARED_LIBRARIES android-arm64)"

You can set ALLOW_MISSING_DEPENDENCIES=true in your environment if this is intentional, but that may defer real problems until later in the build.

hardware/ril/reference-ril/Android.mk: error: "libreference-ril (SHARED_LIBRARIES android-arm) missing libril (SHARED_LIBRARIES android-arm)"

You can set ALLOW_MISSING_DEPENDENCIES=true in your environment if this is intentional, but that may defer real problems until later in the build.

hardware/ril/rild/Android.mk: error: "rild (EXECUTABLES android-arm64) missing libril (SHARED_LIBRARIES android-arm64)"

You can set ALLOW_MISSING_DEPENDENCIES=true in your environment if this is intentional, but that may defer real problems until later in the build.

build/make/core/main.mk:844: error: exiting from previous errors.

18:29:08 ckati failed with: exit status 1

#### failed to build some targets (29 seconds) ####

This is what I did in Linux Ubuntu (x64):

curl http://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/git-repo-downloads/repo > ~/bin/repo

chmod a+x ~/bin/repo

mkdir crDroid

cd crDroid

repo init -u git://github.com/crdroidandroid/android.git -b 9.0

sudo git clone https://github.com/LineageOS/android_device_samsung_a5y17lte -b lineage-16.0 /home/barth/crDroid/device/samsung/a5y17lte

sudo git clone https://github.com/LineageOS/android_kernel_samsung_universal7880 -b lineage-16.0 /home/barth/crDroid/kernel/samsung/universal7880

sudo git clone https://github.com/LineageOS/android_device_samsung_universal7880-common -b lineage-16.0 /home/barth/crDroid/device/samsung/universal7880-common

sudo git clone https://github.com/TheMuppets/proprietary_vendor_samsung -b lineage-16.0 /home/barth/crDroid/vendor/samsung

. build/envsetup.sh

brunch lineage_a5y17lte-userdebug -j4
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] sheepkill15:
You need Samsung hardware repo too
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] Gedzdead:
Howdy! Big thanks to the Dev team on this app, its really feature rich and seems very stable. I like it a lot!

My question is about the camera usage.

I have found in any these Linage based, that camera performance is very slow. I noticed huge delays from the time I push the shutter button to the time it takes the picture, upwards to 1-2 seconds. By comparison, any of the Samsung based ROMs (such as Hades) that use the Samsung based camera, don't suffer from this severe lag.

I've tried using Open Camera or Footej, but have found they do not improve the lag delay of pressing the shutter.

Does anyone else identify with these problems?

Anyone found a work around or solution? If not, do people just accept this when choosing these ROMs?

Do we know why its so laggy? (Assuming its not just me?)
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] Simon1511:
As you say, this is a bug on all (or most?) lineage and lineage-based ROMs. We dont know what causes this bug.

The only one who can fix this is Option58 because he maintaines the official LineageOS sourcecode for our device.

Only thing we can do is wait for him to find the cause of this bug.
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] goolpone:
Hi [MENTION=1395478]bartje885[/MENTION],

in case you still need help, I created an automated procedure to build it as fast as possible.

Please follow the direction on this page: https://github.com/goolpone/crDroid-build/tree/9.0-a5y17lte

Basically the repo sync now get also device specific sources and put them in the proper location, and then I added a script that automatically get and unpack device proprietary blobs in the expected location.

Any fetch will get the minimum needed sources reducing the download size.

Hope this helps who what to build crDroid on his own.

Regards.
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] samkatakouzinos:
May you please correct the url posted?
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] goolpone:
Fixed.
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] ginorocKZZ:
Guys. I need your help. I am not able to connect my phone to my Cars Bluetooth audio System.At first it will stay connected but after sometime the connection simply gets terminated.Can anyone please suggest a solution for this like changing the Bluetooth Audio codec for instance or anything??? Please help me.
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] Simon1511:
Does this happen with all bluetooth devices you connect to your phone or only with your car?
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] ginorocKZZ:
Yup its happening to all Bluetooth devices i am trying to connect.Today i tried to pair my PC with my phone and all i got was a message saying the connection failed ... Every time i am trying to connect to some other devices via Bluetooth the same thing is happening..Please help me..
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] ginorocKZZ:
Can anyone please suggest a solution for this? Is it a bug or simply incorrect settings??
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] Simon1511:
For me bluetooth works without problems.

May be some setting that you have to change or so.
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] Pil8:
Does the project rise work with this ROM?
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] scaschera:
Yes kernel rise work on all aosp base rom
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] CcaaGabug:
Simcard not detect after unplug the simcard

Hallo dev, thanks for this rom

I flash this rom on A520, everythink is ok, all function is normal, but after i unplug and insert the simcard not detect, what wrong? how to fix it? Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] Simon1511:
Make a clean flash of the ROM, that may help.

Also, I havent had this problem so you may try it on your own and share your solution here.
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] moozer:
Yes

..been using it since released. Works perfectly
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] acadiantoast:
Is there a way to edit apn settings on this rom? I can't seem to find an option to add any or to edit any existing.
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] Simon1511:
Go to settings, then network & internet (or however its called in english), then mobile data and the last point is APNs
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] acadiantoast:
I found where it is, the option to change is grayed out, can't seem to find a way to change the current apn
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] Simon1511:
I can change them on my device.

Maybe your provider does not allow to change it?
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] Simon1511:
Sorry for the lack of support for this ROM.

Have been busy with some real-life stuff in the last weeks.

Will continue with new builds in the next weeks.
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] devil meru:
Thanks bro we are waiting for you especially me
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] moozer:
No problem Simon. We're all good.

Edit: Sheepy? I meant Simon...amended

Edit 2: no sheep were harmed in the execution of this post
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] R3bornD4rth:
I find this ROM interesting. Got some question before I go through the hassle of setting my phone back up. I am firstly coming from HadesROM 1.5. Any one experience with this? Any problems or hick-ups?

And I also would like to know if the fingerprint authentication is working or rather security/trust with banking apps etc. in general.
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] moozer:
If your banking app works on your already rooted device, it should work. For me it doesn't as my bank is very secure and won't allow my device to use the banking app.

Hassle free set up of your device will be through using Migrate.

I don't use fingerprint authentication, so can't comment, I'm sorry

Any hiccups are LineageOS related and will transfer through this ROM. Simon will highlight these when he finds them and/or they are listed with the LOS he uses.

I've been using this since it was released back in August. It's the longest time I've spent on a custom ROM for this device. Very stable and is perfect for my usage

The last sentence above is VERY important to remember
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] Sebbwitte:
question

Hello! is there a chance this will work on a5 2016 a510m ?? sorry i'm new to this. thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] Simon1511:
No, this wont work on A5 2016.

This ROM is for A5 2017/A7 2017 only.
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] Feramus:
hey, thanks for the ROM, I liked the ROM but I have a bit problem here.

My wifi keep disconnecting and gave me '?' sign, I need to turn it off and turn it on again to connect to my Wifi Router again. and yeah it only happened to my device.

I did read in first post that I need latest oreo firmware, is there any Custom ROM I can use for this? because if I install the official one using Odin, I think I'll get locked in RMM again.
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] Simon1511:
Im not experiencing this problem. As you said, this could be caused by too old firmware.

I would make a backup of your current ROM, then install latest stock ROM using Odin and install TWRP rightafter. Then wipe system, data, cache and restore your backup/do a clean flash.
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] TheBestKmanEver:
Something i do when doing a clean flash for roms is... I flash the latest firmware with NAND ERASE enabled, be aware as this will erase everything on your device but it will not touch your SD card if you have one. After flash and the phone reboots after the installing update crap, boot it into recovery cause i found the phone wont boot after a NAND ERASE, go into the stock recovery and do a factory reset, then reboot and allow a single boot, you will need to do a quick setup but dont log into any accounts or wifi, you need to access dev options to turn OEM unlock, shut down and go into download and flash TWRP, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE NAND ERASE TURNED OFF OR YOU WILL HAVE TO RESTART!! After flashing, go into TWRP and erase the system, cache and data, flash the rom and then flash anything else you may want (flash gapps after rom befire anything else if you want gapps). Reboot and enjoy
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] Feramus:
if I install latest stock ROM, won't it disable the OEM unlock? i tried last time, it end up locking me in RMM state instead
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] SnowFuhrer:
Flash everything but AP. Flash twrp and enter it then wipe system or flash rmm fix if you want to stay stock.
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] karolwojak:
Hello, will custom rom be supported yet?
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] Simon1511:
It will.
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] TheBestKmanEver:
hope this rom hasnt been abandoned
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] Simon1511:
Thanks for your post, seems like I forgot to upload a new build xD
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] TheBestKmanEver:
Haha nice, i figured id post something to bring activity incase you did forget, and in this case you did lol
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] moozer:
Nice save, brother!!
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] shi-no_tenshi:
Hello,

Does this ROM support A720F?

Regards,

shi-no_tenshi
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] TheBestKmanEver:
Do you have an idea how long it might be? Is ok if you don't have an ETA though. I do have lag issues here and there but some kernel tweaks fixes the issues, i also use the Project Rise kernel
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] devil meru:
Read the header of this thread .. Crdroid for a5 and a7 2017 ..

This rom support both a5 and a7 2017
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] Simon1511:
Androidfilehost wasnt working correctly in the last days and I didnt manage to upload it to another hoster.

Will try again today.
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] shi-no_tenshi:
Thank you! Apologies for me being so unsure..

Will try out this ROM today!

Regards,

shi-no_tenshi

Edit: ROM is so smooth and great! Thank you for this, I hope it gets new updates soon.
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] shi-no_tenshi:
Hello does anyone know have a workaround for the ctsProfile:false ?

I'm on Magisk v20.3 and I don't know how this happened.
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] SnowFuhrer:
Use magisk hide props module.
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] karamurat19:
We look forward to this rom
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] shi-no_tenshi:
Hello, I tried this but I couldn't find the right fingerprint for my device.. I'm on the A720F
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] Simon1511:
Update

A5: https://drive.google.com/file/d/197AuXv5rG1ovR8H-MTIUGP4EK5IEWabx/view?usp=drivesdk

A7: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fLlxzHZJMCEP4UOMFCATltrwB0WLJ-LD/view?usp=drivesdk

Changelog:

-December security patch

-Latest sources

Please note that these builds are from beginning of january and still have the december patch. Also, crDroid updated their launcher and after installing, your homescreen icons and widgets will be reset.
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] SnowFuhrer:
You can extract one from stock firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] shi-no_tenshi:
Thank you! I've been loving this rom.

Can I do dirty flash?

Regards,

shi-no_tenshi
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] Simon1511:
Yes, you can.

But make a backup in TWRP just in case
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] MitchiePitchie:
Wish we could have a gpu driver update on aosp roms like hades. Gamed lags too much on aosp roms.
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] shi-no_tenshi:
Thank you so much for letting me know!

I got a certified fingerprint uploaded for the A720F. It's named Galaxy A7 (8.0.0) in the list.

Regards,

shi-no_tenshi

https://xdaforums.com/apps/magisk/module-magiskhide-props-config-t3789228/page266#post81546239
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] SnowFuhrer:
Thank you tfor uploading it there. Makes it easier for everyone.
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] Simon1511:
Update

crDroid 6 now available: https://xdaforums.com/samsung-a-series-2017/development/unofficial-crdroid-6-x-a5-a7-2017-t4054989
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] juankm1050:
I'm having trouble with this one. crdroid 5 apps stop working specifically youtube vanced and uphold, this does not happen to me in official linageos 16. what I can do i have A720F
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] Simon1511:
I assume you were on crDroid 5 and dirty flashed crDroid 6? If so, make a clean install.
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] juankm1050:
no

I do a clean install, i try to install youtube vanced use slipt app metod, app open a stop working. linage and evolution x rom base on android 10 work fine but no the this one. :c
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] BTomiii:
Try the legacy version. It's working for me.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] SmallFri98:
When will it gonna release for the S model from Samsung
[Huawei MediaPad M5 Lite Questions & Answers] jkmg19:
Hi guys.!

Can someone help me?

I'm having trouble looking for a working GSM or Play store for my Huawei MediaPad M5 lite 8" Emui 9.1, android 9.0, China Rom.

Please help me install GApps in my device.

Thanks!
[Huawei MediaPad M5 Lite Questions & Answers] Sytten:
Hi everyone!

I also have the same problem, I tried many methods (from using GMS installer, to manually installing everything) but none seem to work.

I fear we might need a root to be able to install everything, but the tablet is so new that I am not sure if we can.
[Huawei MediaPad M5 Lite Questions & Answers] JayElectrics:
Hi, I have the same issue. Bought 2 of these for kids in China but I spent a few hours on forums, researching and much more time by actually installing the GMS with no success. I am able to install Google Chrome and a few other apps which don't require Google Services.

Furthest I have gone so is GMS installed but Google Play app freezing when trying to verify my credentials. Unfortunately Huawei has officially stopped providing the root unlock codes (that's what I have learned elsewhere) and I don't know how to get around this.
[Huawei MediaPad M5 Lite Questions & Answers] Zeeck:
Try this!
[Huawei MediaPad M5 Lite Questions & Answers] ezhome2046:
I found a link it's work for my m5 lite 8" lte emui 9.1.0.128, I select 9.1 happen it's contain GM's.policy sidecar aps.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...BMAx6BAgFEA0&usg=AOvVaw1jiGGDKOx8cTRJfN7urJj1
[Huawei MediaPad M5 Lite Questions & Answers] jkmg19:
Link is not working
[Huawei MediaPad M5 Lite Questions & Answers] magic phone:
the video is removed plz a nother solution for emui 9.1.0
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chris8189:
UPDATE (03/09/2019):

This thread is now dedicated to the development of the Vertu Aster P replica, which has MTK's MT6755 Helios P10 chipset.

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Hi All,

I've just recently bought a Vertu Aster P replica, which came pre-loaded with a Vertu-themed (skinned) version of Android 6.0 Marshmallow. In the 'About Device' menu, however, the developers have (not so cleverly) disguised it to say Android 8.1.0 (Oreo). Why they would do this, rather than just taking Oreo and skinning it with the Vertu theme, I don't know. Anyway, I've gone and hard bricked the phone while trying to install a custom recovery, and it will not turn on or charge. It is still recognised when plugged into the laptop, so if I had the original ROM that it came with, I would be able to reflash it and have a working phone again. Sadly, I cannot find the ROM for it anywhere online. I can find the ROM's for the Vertu Signature Touch replica and Vertu Ti, and others, but not for the new Aster P replica, which uses the MT6755 chipset. Here are a few photos of the phone's OS. So, I'm wondering if anyone might be able to point me in the right direction of where I might be able to find this ROM. I have already been in contact with the company I bought it from. Still waiting to hear back from them. Hopefully they can just send me a download link.

Chris
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chris8189:
Still living in hope that someone has access to the ROM for this phone.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chris8189:
Someone kind enough eventually came along and sent me the ROM. Flashed it and my phone now works again. Lesson learnt. ALWAYS DO A BACKUP BEFOREHAND.

I will upload it myself and make it available on here for other Aster P (replica) owners shortly.

Chris
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chris8189:
Here it is.

https://www.needrom.com/download/vertu-aster-p-mt6755-chinese-clone-firmware/
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chris8189:
I have also successfully managed to root the device using Magisk. If anyone else has the same device and wishes to root it, I'll guide you through the method if need be.

Chris
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ashyx:
Chris are you fastbooting to Recovery or actually flashing to the recovery partition?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chris8189:
I found a TWRP on XDA forums which [MENTION=4939713]lopestom[/MENTION] made for the BLU Pure XR P0030UU smartphone -

https://xdaforums.com/pure-xr/development/twrp-twrp-3-1-x-x-blu-pure-xr-p0030-t3623865

The above phone also has the MT6755 P10 Helios chip, same as the Vertu Aster P clone, so I thought I would try and port the ROM over for the Vertu Aster P replica.

I got an error while doing the repack, however [MENTION=4899305]ashyx[/MENTION] managed to perform a successful repack on the image file and the phone does indeed boot up the TWRP. Problem is, there is no touch functionality. Plugging in an OTG mouse however might work, or likewise flashing the recovery image file to the boot partition, doing what you need to do in TWRP, and then flashing the stock (or modified) boot image back. I have put the feelers out for the kernel source, so (hopefully) we can then do the necessary tweaks to make TWRP function correctly, or even better, build a TWRP from source (if we can get it). Below is the link to the TWRP file.

https://mega.nz/#!J45FWIzJ!aFyFooO5aOtxjFany_osL4BpRRQSMljQjtfnYSFKDis

Chris
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chris8189:
I am flashing the recovery using SP Flash Tool (for MTK devices) to the recovery partition.

Chris
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ashyx:
Does this device not support fastboot?

Also does touch work if flashed to the boot partition?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chris8189:
Yes, the device does support fastboot mode.

When flashing this TWRP to the boot partition, touch functionality, and all aspects of TWRP work perfectly.

Chris
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ashyx:
What happens if you just Fastboot boot 'recovery.img' rather than flashing it?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chris8189:
When I do that, it says that oem unlock is false, however in the developer options on my phone, I have the OEM Unlock turned on, so I don't understand why it's saying that. When type in 'fastboot oem unlock', my phone gives me the option to unlok the bootloader, or not, with the volume up and down keys. Volume up being unlock the bootloader and volume down being don't unlock the bootloader. When I press volume up, nothing happens. If I press volume down, however, it allows me to not unlock the bootloader, lol. Has an extra layer of security been added to this device? Is the OEM unlock option in my dev options just a fake toggle switch?

Chris
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ashyx:
What result do you get for:

fastboot oem device-info
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chris8189:
I tried it and the command doesn't work.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ashyx:
Try:

fastboot getvar unlocked
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chris8189:
Typing 'fastboot getvar unlocked' confirms that the bootloader is locked. It says 'unlocked :no'

Chris