what happens when you unlock your bootloader?
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A device with a locked bootloader will only boot the operating system currently on it. You can't install a custom operating system – the bootloader will refuse to load it. If your device's bootloader is unlocked, you will see an unlocked padlock icon on the screen during the start of the boot process.
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The short answer is no – you will have to factory reset your device to be able to use your phone again. ... However, at least your phone will be unlocked and you'll be able to use it again. There are two ways to factory reset an Android phone if you've forgotten the password and can't get past the lock screen.
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From the msconfig dialog, open System Configuration. In the Boot tab, select Safe Boot (Minimal), and then select OK. You'll be prompted to restart your device to enter Safe Mode. To exit Safe Mode, open System Configuration.
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Turn off your phone, then press and hold the Power/Bixby key and Volume Up key, then press and hold the Power key. Release the keys when the Android mascot appears. When the Android system recovery menu appears, use the Volume Down key to select "Wipe Data/Factory Reset" and press the Power/Bixby key to proceed.
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['Immediately after the computer is powered on or restarted (usually after you hear your computer beep), tap the F8 key in 1 second intervals.', 'After your computer displays hardware information and runs a memory test, the Advanced Boot Options menu will appear.']
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Your chassis has been opened. Press F1 to continue." ... You can press F1 to continue to bootup the system, however, the message will show each time you restart the system. You can disable the Chassis Opened Warning message in the Security tab in your system BIOS to clear this message.
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The replacement phone I received from Asurion is locked. ... Apple will not unlock a phone. It is done through the carrier. They can tell you if the device is unlocked.
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Telus. Unlocking process: “If customers have a locked TELUS or Koodo device, they can call us to have it unlocked at no charge; if they are visiting one of our stores, a TELUS team member will provide them with instructions on how to have their devices unlocked.”
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After the hard reset, the CPU or the processor restarts the application.In hard reset, you clear the entire phone or even update it with other operating system if your phone supports the SD Card based installation. ... Factory reset- Formating of the os and revert it back to original as it was out from the factory.
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Choose Service info > Configuration and if you see a message saying Bootloader unlock with a 'Yes' written against it, it means that the bootloader is unlocked. If you fail to get the bootloader status from your Android device, then you can do so by PC.
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In most cases, TWRP can be installed on a full stock device with no root, as long as the bootloader can be unlocked. Once installed, TWRP can be used to install all types of custom ROMs, stock ROMs, custom kernels, system-level mods, root scripts, etc.
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On your Android phone, open the Phone/dialer app, and enter the code below. This will open a new window. On this window, go to Service info>Configuration. If you see a message that says Bootloader unlock and there is 'Yes' written in front of it, it means the bootloader is unlocked.
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['Boot up the computer.', 'Press F2 -> press Enter -> press F1. ... ', 'Select Security -> select Secure Boot -> set to Disable -> select Start Up -> select UEFI/Legacy Boot -> set to Legacy Only -> press F10.', 'Reboot then press F12.', 'You should now be at the boot menu. ... ', 'Press Enter.']
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Press and hold the Power/Lock Key (on the right side of the phone) and the Down Volume Key (on the left side of the phone) at the same time. When the Factory data reset screen appears, release both of the keys. Use the Volume Keys to highlight Factory data reset, then press the Power/Lock Key to confirm.
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Unlocking process: “If customers have a locked TELUS or Koodo device, they can call us to have it unlocked at no charge; if they are visiting one of our stores, a TELUS team member will provide them with instructions on how to have their devices unlocked.”
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When a handset is locked it means it will only work with the provider from whom you bought it. If your phone is locked it won't automatically become unlocked when your contract expires with your provider. You'll have to specifically ask your carrier to unlock it.
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Devices that you purchase from Verizon and certain devices purchased from our retail partners are locked for 60 days after activation. After 60 days, we will automatically remove the lock. Following the 60 day lock period following device purchase, we do not lock our phones at any time.