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    Unable to OEM unlock new Nexus 5

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      • C Offline
        cj_c
        last edited by

        My old Nexus 5 is battered and not altogether reliable. New old stock is still available in the UK so I bought one. New phone is on Android 6.0.1 with no OEM unlock menu. Updating does not fix this.

        Installed 15 second ADB on Windows as Administrator but it does not work. It looks as if there are no drivers installed. I am not a Windows user so have no idea as to how to proceed with this.

        I have fastboot on Linux. fastboot device -l shows the phone connected. fastboot flashing unlock gives FAILED (remote: unknown command).

        What should I try next?

        Many Thanks

        Chris C

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        • LakotaubpL Offline
          Lakotaubp @cj_c
          last edited by

          @cj_c You will need dev mode as well. Tap on build number 8-9 times to unlock developer mode. If that doesn't give the option in the developer menu fastboot OEM unlock should do it.

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          • C Offline
            cj_c
            last edited by

            I have done that and allowed USB debugging but I Have no OEM unlock menu item, as has been reported for a number of devices with Android 6.

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            • dobeyD Offline
              dobey
              last edited by

              Have you tried fastboot oem unlock instead?

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              • LakotaubpL Offline
                Lakotaubp
                last edited by

                And try putting your device in fastboot mode first (power and volume down buttons together) but guess you have done that. When it does it select yes and when finished run

                fastboot reboot

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                  cj_c @dobey
                  last edited by

                  @dobey Many Thanks! Fastboot version 1:7.0.0+r33-2 for linux does not list the command oem unlock but it works... LOCK STATE is now red and unlocked.

                  Kind Regards

                  Chris C

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                    cj_c @cj_c
                    last edited by cj_c

                    @cj_c And UBports now installed. Next task is to sync data with the old phone.

                    Again thanks to all!

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                    • LakotaubpL Offline
                      Lakotaubp @cj_c
                      last edited by

                      @cj_c Well done and welcome to UBports and Ubuntu Touch. You might want to have a look here https://ubports.com/telegram-welcome when you've finished setting up your phone : )

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                        cj_c @Lakotaubp
                        last edited by

                        @lakotaubp I have been on UBports for over a year now, but this is the first time I have posted. I am gladdened by the prompt and helpful replies.

                        Chris C

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                          Lakotaubp @cj_c
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                          @cj_c Pleased to hear it. We have a good helpful community here.

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