yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Pixel 7] jhjhjhjhjhjh:
Android flash tool works with an unlocked bootloader in which the irony is after a successful flash it prompts to Relock the bootloader.

Seems all third party flash tools require an unlocked bootloader.

Only OTA sideload doesn't require it..

Only way to get out of the brick is if you can get into recovery mode for side loading since bootloader is locked again.

I had a soft brick and thought i was bricked untill i held the volume down and power button for 30 seconds before it finally booted to bootloader mode.. Good luck 🤞
[Google Pixel 7] bobby janow:
Actually, the AFT works if you just allow bl unlocking. It doesn't have to be unlocked when you start the process. But if that OEM switch is not active and set to allow then you're out of luck.
[Google Pixel 7] Klusio19:
@UrPalAl did you manage to resolve your issue?
[Google Pixel 7] Klusio19:
I'm willing to buy Pixel 7 soon, and your problem looks interesting. I wonder if problems like yours can be resolved, and if I can buy this device and not be afraid of completely bricking it xD
[Google Pixel 7] simplepinoi177:
I've been with the Pixel line since Pixel 2 (I had a taimen), and this was a well established but not well-enough known condition of the Pixel line -- issues with relocking the bootloader and what happens when it's not set up and doing it correctly. Once it's done incorrectly -- especially if in terms of coming from custom ROMs -- it results in a hard brick (not that I'm saying OP's issue is one as it doesn't seem member is coming from a custom ROM; just that relocking it wrongly can/usually does result in a hard brick). And just like Verizin locked bootloaders, after nearly 8 years (we're on the Pixel 8 now about to be released), this has hardly, if ever, been resolved or corrected.

It's the exact reason why, since the Pixel 2, me and other members have warned others to not bother as -- most of the time -- it's not worth relocking it; especially with the risks involved. But, since then, Android Flash Tool has been developed & released and, since it's an official tool, you can be fairly certain that it will be done correctly with the least likely chance of causing an issue like bricking.

That's why many members/users of other smartphone companies wonder/look-down how Google doesn't offer to flash rescue firmware on a locked bootlader like it does on other smartphone brands (I believe Xiaomi or Huawei; maybe, I can't recall).

But, if you're still curious, there are only a few reasons that would cause a hard-brick on an unlocked bootloader. As long as the bootloader is unlocked, one usually has many multiple avenues of rescue (at least on a Pixel line)...
[Google Pixel 7] Klusio19:
Thank you for the extensive and comprehensive answer! Anyway, you convinced me even more to buy Pixel 7. In my opinion, if I understood well, the conclusion from your statement is simple - if you can read carefully and do some research before you start modifying your smartphone - nothing bad will happen! And even if you don't know something in case of modifying your smartphone - you can just ask here, on the XDA forums.
[Google Pixel 7] ama3654:
Use full OTA to sideload, that's the only thing saved my phone from corruption like yours

Full OTA Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices | Google Play services | Google for Developers

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[Google Pixel 7] simplepinoi177:
Oh yeah....I myself have "wrecked" (caused soft bricks; one time a hard-brick) my Pixel devices multiple times! And each time, as long as I had access to Fastboot/Bootloader Mode, I was able to recover it!

Coming from the Motorola Droid and Samsung Galaxy, it really did impress me Google's fore-thought that made it to be able to apply firmware factory images and/or updates without wiping the device! Up to that point (for me), those were only to be used as a last resort because it would definitely wipe the device once applied!

And, in Fastboot Mode, you can do so much in terms of flashing particular partitions, resizing partitions, the 2 slots in case something happens, being able to dual boot/have both slots active (only on Pixel 7 & later, supposedly), and a bit more things.

Then, of course, there's the stock recovery where you can at least format/wipe the device and/or apply an OTA in attempt to reset what might be going wrong with the system!

That's why, as stated before, all us rooters feel bad when members/users beg for help but don't have an unlocked bootloader -- there is only so much available for them to do vs. having an unlocked bootloader.

And, of course, by being rooted, it allows you to take a more comprehensive backup of the system; so when you do start messing around, you don't lose too much (or at least as much as one would with a locked bootloader).
[Google Pixel 7] xymeng:
(Sorry for quoting a very old reply and I fully understand if you regard this as an improper behaviour then choose not to reply. I still thanks for your sharing of your experience on Pixel devices!)

I am not a Pixel user up to now and am actually willing to buy one as I think this is somehow the most customizable phone with huge and active communities (based on my observations at XDA). But before purchasing one device I think I need to firstly confirm that is it able to be easily unbricked. I have been using Xiaomi and OnePlus phones equipped with Qualcomm SoCs and they have the so-called EDL/9008 mode which let you to unbrick the phones even if the bootloader is compromised. While I know there is rare situations that one break the bootloader, I am still curious that if Google have similar tools? I heard Google Tensor series SoC is a variant of Samsung‘s Exynos, thus that being said, is there any luck that Pixel devices will have tools for unbricking or share the same utilities with Samsungs’?
[Google Pixel 7] xymeng:
OMG what a long reply...

Many thanks to you! To be honest, I was deeply shocked and impressed by your detailed reply and introductions. Yes we all know the first impression is very important and based on the first reply I got at this community (that is your reply), it's quite reasonable for me to believe that it would definitely be a excellent choice to buy a Pixel device to do geek things on it. This is not because of Google but of you and people like you that form and maintain this warm and active community...

Okay let me calm down and go back to our topic. I am quite experienced on rooting devices and custom Roms for like Xiaomi and OnePlus devices. And based on your introduction I think though Pixel doesn't have a user side "Oden" like tools for unbricking, it's still safe enough to do common flashing and customizing. I guess it would never be hard brick if I carefully checked the scripts/commands before flashing and make sure those critical like ABL and modem/persist related ones, etc., are never touched. Yes, I think that's enough :)

For the carrier one, to be honest I'm neither a US resident nor living in a region that Pixel is officially published and available. Thus I can only buy one from some local vendors, say Taobao at China. I think they should have the non-carrier-locked version but still, thanks for letting me know this part of knowledge, in case someone is trying defrauding me with a locked phone (I've more or less heard things like that, especially on iPhone trades... People are selling iPhones that they claimed to be unlocked but it is locked again after erasing it...)

Okay I hope those words above are solid enough to express my thought, and, what is the most important, my great appreciation and respects to your kindly, professional, fast and detailed reply. I am not a native English speaker so please ignore if there are any mistake in my writing and words I chose and I hope you can fully get what I am trying to say.

Once again, thanks for your educative guidance and warm words! Trust me, it's definitely not waste-of-time......
[Google Pixel 7] simplepinoi177:
I've really only stayed on stock ROM and stock kernel on my Pixel 7 Pro and I've only read/heard of experiences on other less mainstream (to the US) devices like Xiaomi and OnePlus, so I'm sure there are features and capabilities in those others that aren't present for the Pixel nor can I say the Pixel can do it all, but I imagine the Pixel can do most and/or have enough things to "geek" on.

Yeah, most hard bricks happen when users are trying to flash a custom ROM and don't follow instructions carefully and mess up flashing partitions, or go about something expert & custom like resizing partitions, relocking the bootloader when not on stock ROM for both slots, mess with the flashing process while it's flashing (early reports when Pixel 7 first came out there was a new process for flashing certain partitions [fastbootD] where it looked like it had stopped flashing when it didn't and users would manually restart {since it was giving the selection to WHILE FLASHING} and hard brick it), users messing with things in terms of restoring/changing IMEI and other radio related aspects, or even heard of some that try to flash another contry's stock ROMs on theirs...

So as long as you're careful enough and go so far where it should be considered experimenting at that point, most should be safe from hard bricking keeping all of this in mind.

Yes, that's why I made sure to mention it initially. Even if you aren't in the US, it's good to know what to look out for when purchasing as to not get tricked and locked out. If you don't know, always ask for the IMEI, and then check IMEI checker websites to confirm whether it's a global variant and not a carrier (VZW for Verizon, TMO for T-Mobile, etc.) -- but I imagine purchasing outside the country it will most likely be a global variant anyways; but with that assumption I can imagine many get tricked when it's otherwise.

No worries. This site is very much an international community, and it's with that understanding that we don't hold any member to such things -- just as long as are able to share and communicate well enough. But I was able to completely get what you were saying and you said things very well & clear that it wasn't difficult at all.

@xymeng , I appreciate your words of gratitude and high regard. As I said, I'm just happy to be helpful, but just as happy when it gives a good impression and generates confidence & appreciation-to as well.
[Nubia Red Magic 7] twindragon6:
Tested Working.

Download OrangeFox OFRP & Root Nubia Red Magic 7 - unofficial twrp

download unofficial OrangeFox-23.07.14 & root Nubia Red Magic 7, user who own Nubia Red Magic 7 can root it by following below guide

unofficialtwrp.com

Installing OrangeFox Recovery

wiki.orangefox.tech
[Nubia Red Magic 7] Oswald Boelcke:
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[Nubia Red Magic 7] twindragon6:
Completely untested.

Release NX679J-5611018354 · Hercls27/Action-OFRP-Builder

Manifest: 12.1 Device: NX679J Target: recovery

github.com

Installing OrangeFox Recovery

wiki.orangefox.tech
[Nubia Red Magic 7] twindragon6:
Any code used in the creation of the files below are properties of their respective owners; ZTE, Nubia, Redmagic, Google, Qualcomm, the elf nextdoor, some version of the GPL or otherwise and licensed accordingly.

I make no claim to the code below expressly, implied or otherwise.

TWRP:

GitHub - azwhikaru/Action-TWRP-Builder

Contribute to azwhikaru/Action-TWRP-Builder development by creating an account on GitHub.

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OrangeFox:

GitHub - Hercls27/Action-OFRP-Builder: Build Recovery for Android with GitHub Workflow

Build Recovery for Android with GitHub Workflow. Contribute to Hercls27/Action-OFRP-Builder development by creating an account on GitHub.

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[Nubia Red Magic 7] tharik816:
Did anyone try this. Is that works?
[Nubia Red Magic 7] twindragon6:
I've been playing with it and so far it does. I need to fix my TWRP device profile for my device for A13. If I get a successful build I'll post it up.
[Nubia Red Magic 7] BatatinhaDoce:
Have you tested OrageFor on the a13? It's working?
[Nubia Red Magic 7] kh.v:
hi man,

appriciate your work, I'd like to get help on the nx709j device as redmagic 7 pro,

Hope that you can release it soon.

I also try to work on the twrp for nx709j. but not really familiar with this kind of build. hope i can learn from you !
[OnePlus 10 Pro] JuzDoIttt:
Hi everyone, I can't believe I am unable to hide root from an airline app. Looking for suggestions. Safetynet passes, Google play is certified, I can hide root from everything else that tries to detect it. Banking apps work, gpay works, Netflix works. I can't get Eva airlines mobile app to work! It detects that my device is modded.

I am on magisk canary, I have zygisk enabled, deny list on and added Eva air. I have universal safety net installed. I even installed magisk hide props, disable deny list and installed shamiko. I wipe Eva air app in between each try and still no luck. Any suggestions? Thanks

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[OnePlus 10 Pro] TheNewHEROBRINE:
Check if Ruru can detect root
[OnePlus 10 Pro] JuzDoIttt:
App installs but crashes on opening. Tried a couple versions.
[OnePlus 10 Pro] Machad3x:
Try using Magisk Alpha (its a modified and better magisk) with Shamiko, or try with KernelSU.
[OnePlus 10 Pro] Machad3x:
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[OnePlus 10 Pro] aillez:
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Working fine here. I'm using Magisk Delta + SUlist.
[OnePlus 10 Pro] JuzDoIttt:
Ah darn. I'll just have to suck it up and print out my boarding passes. Unfortunately I don't have time to switch magisk and risk having to set up my phone
[OnePlus 10 Pro] zimmerma379:
This thread opened up a "can of worms" for me, but SOLVED my few apps that were detecting root issues! Thanks for the clues here guys! 🤩
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5] ElAguila:
My Fold 5 arrived yesterday. This is my first experience with a fold phone. I read that the inner screen has a built in screen protector. I was looking at glass protectors for the outside screen. Most of them come as a package that includes a tpu protector for the inner screen. I have 2 questions about them(inner screen protectors.) First, is it necessary since there is already a built in one? And would it hurt anything or cause touch issues if you installed the tpu protector?
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5] Sonin66:
You can buy as a package deal or separately. You will need one for ghr front if you want the protector and the inner already has a screen protector on. Maybe if and when your inner protector bubbles or cracks, you can look into switching then out. When the fold 3 came out, whitestone had a glass screen protector for the inner but it kept cracking. I wish they would try again making it better
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5] priyan kumar:
The inner screen protector that came with the device itself is usually just a layer of plastic to avoid any damage cause while packing and shipping the product so that the customer receives it brand new. You really shouldnt depend on that for the phones protection. Nothing would happen if you install the TPU protector. I myself use a TPU Film protector for my Z Fold 3 which I bought from Gadgetshieldz over a year ago and it still holds up pretty well. Doesnt have any touch issue nor does it hurt anything! I went with these cause it protected all of my phone including the back panel, sides and camera lens. Had them on until I wrapped them with skins but I havent taken the TPU films off for my screen.

Im attaching a preview just in case -

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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] matymolina:
I found this tablet among saved things and I want to install another rom but I have to unlock the bootloader but the official app is no longer supported so I found info about viperboy but can't find it in any post since it's old. Does anyone have it stored there? I hope some help. thank you
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] los_pepros:
thx for any answear.
[Nubia Red Magic 7] twindragon6:
Official Redmagic 7 Rom Download Link

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https://rom.download.nubia.com/Europe%26Asia/NX679J/V324/NX679J-update.zip

For Extraction use this:

GitHub - ssut/payload-dumper-go: an android OTA payload dumper written in Go

an android OTA payload dumper written in Go. Contribute to ssut/payload-dumper-go development by creating an account on GitHub.

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[Nubia Red Magic 7] itz_jordann:
broooo howd you get this?!?! i just made a post wondering if i could rip the download from my phone. lmaoo an then i was scrolling through an seen this.. THEY WONT UPDATE THE WEBSITE ! it still has v322 on there..
[Nubia Red Magic 7] twindragon6:
URL hack, I just changed the version number and hit enter. It asked me where I wanted to save it so I did.

There is a newer V6.06 ROM available but it's OTA only. There's a way to capture the URL on your phone before updating to it but by the time I found out it was too late.
[Nubia Red Magic 7] BatatinhaDoce:
I'm on Android 13, if I do a local update will I have any problems?
[Nubia Red Magic 7] itz_jordann:
wasup bro, you think you could extract v607 soon it literally just dropped on my phone about 20 min ago
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[Introductions] ThaiTim:
Good day everyone, my name is ThaiTim and I have just joined the XDA forum specifically for two reasons but I will come to them shortly.

Being what is described as a boomer having grown up in the era when calculators were new and mobile phones and the likes did not exist I fund myself struggling with tech. I have just got the hang of, yet continue to despise, win 10 and they go and change it. Tech advances on mobiles and laptops as well as all the other vast arrays of technological terrors put the bejesus up me and as my hair greys and thins, my ability to keep up diminishes at the same rate!

So my reasons for joining are completely selfish:

1) I hope to be able to slow down my decline in understanding teck by reading more about it from experts!

2) I hope to be able to connect my head unit in the car to my Galaxy 33 such that I can see Google maps without a magnifying glass whilst traversing the wilds of Thailand. I have downloaded the Headunit reloaded and wifi launcher to my phone and head unit, I have even printed out the idiot proof instructions on how to pair the two units but they stubbornly refuse to join together similar to an Angelina and brand experience.

So my new friends prepare yourselves for a series of what may appear to be daft questions but which are really admissions of my techno incompetence.

Oh and have a nice day.
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[Nubia Red Magic 7] twindragon6:
ONLY FLASH IF YOU ARE ALREADY ON V6.06

Misc V6.06 binary's for Magisk Root and a partition layout! All files below are stock from the official Redmagic Firmware and just a backup just in case. The Magisk Boot A and B are rooted with Magisk and can be flashed to boot_a and boot_b partitions on your device using ADB.

Any code used in the creation of the files below are properties of their respective owners; ZTE, Nubia, Redmagic, Google, Qualcomm, Magisk, the elf nextdoor, some version of the GPL or otherwise and licensed accordingly.

I make no claim to the code below expressly, implied or otherwise.
[Nubia Red Magic 7] itz_jordann:
yo buddy, im confused now. since i updated to the 6.06 firmware.. it says im on UNcommon6.06 ... im not on v324 no more so how do i root to magisk? do i still use the v324 boot img. or what do i flash it with
[Nubia Red Magic 7] twindragon6:
Flash it with the Magisk patched bootloader that is included. If you're on partition A flash it with A.
[Nubia Red Magic 7] itz_jordann:
so flash it with both a & b 26100 .img files above ^^ ?
[Nubia Red Magic 7] itz_jordann:
is there anything pre requisite i gotta do this ones a first for me usually i just flash the v324 boot img. this is kinda scaring me lol so alls i gotta do to get magisk on 6.06 is > . fastboot flash boot "magisk patched-26100 boot a&b .img"
[Nubia Red Magic 7] itz_jordann:
says system file is corrupted ... i tried flashin it with fastboot flash:raw boot_a magisk_patched-26100_boot_a and yeah it
[Nubia Red Magic 7] twindragon6:
You have to flash it from FastbootD.

adb reboot bootloader.

fastboot reboot fastboot

fastboot flash boot_a magisk_patched-21600_boot_a.img
[Nubia Red Magic 7] itz_jordann:
i tried flashin it with fastboot flash:raw boot_a magisk_patched-26100_boot_a and yeah it