Relock bootloader OnePlus Devices

Download the latest FW files from here

1. Install TWRP (OnePlus 5) and Magisk if you don't have them yet.
   
2. Magisk should allow you to slide "OEM unlocking" to "enabled" in developer settings (THIS IS IMPORTANT)
   
3. Reboot to fastboot (Refer to my older post if you do not know)
   
4. Flash stock recovery via fastboot. (Refer to my older post if you do not know)
   
5. Run locking via fastboot flashing lock command
   
6. Allow it to reboot and upon start up it will say device corrupted (THIS IS NORMAL)
   
7. Boot to recovery via the warning start screen.
   
8. Once in recovery, sideload latest FW.
   
9. Done & have profit.
   

Please comment if you face any issue or for any query.

OxygenOS 5.0.2 update brings Face Unlock to OnePlus 5

OnePlus 5

OnePlus has started pushing out a new update to its OnePlus 5 smartphone. Arriving as OxygenOS 5.0.2, the update brings the promised Face Unlock feature.

The changelog also includes a CPU security patch (CVE-2017-13218), enhanced EIS for video recording, and updates to Launcher, Gallery, Weather, and File Manager apps. The update comes with some general bug fixes and improvements as well.

Face unlock is fast but not the best (iPhone X is the super dude). It unlocks your phone only if your face is fully open and not covered (let say for example sun glasses, scarf, etc.) 

What I notice in the latest update is tha, "Ok Google" stopped working after this update. I reported this bug the oneplus community forum.

Conclussion: You will enjoy this new feature for sure. Never Settle!

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How To Install Apps Onto Your SD Card (No Root)

Have you ever ran low on memory space on your android and had to delete some apps? With a computer and a micro SD card you don't have to worry about running out of space on your phone any more! You don't even need to root your phone! After this, your phone will automatically install apps to your external memory.

Note - this works on both Windows and Mac OS

Items needed

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1. Android Phone
2. Micro usb cable
3. Computer

Step 1: Getting Ready to Change Installation Location

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1. Get the Google Android SDK
     - Unzip the file and place the folder onto your desktop or anywhere that can be easily accessed.
     - find the platform tools folder (default, it should be : adt-bundle/sdk)

2. Find cmd/terminal (for mac)
     - (for mac users) go to [System Preferences > Keyboard > Keyboard Shortcuts > Services]
        and then check the box [New Terminal At Folder]

3. Go onto your Android phone and select USB debugging
     - Go to [System settings > Developer Options] and select USB Debugging (if the option is grayed out, unplug your phone first)
     
Step 2: Using adb

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1. Windows
    - Open the folder called " platform-tools"
    - shift+right-click anywhere inside the folder and choose [Open Command Window Here]
    
   Mac
    - right-click the folder called "platform-tools" and choose [New Terminal At Folder]

2. Enter in the following

For Windows :
adb devices   ---> to view attached device
adb shell    ---> to write shell script
$ adb set-install-location 2 ---> to set SD as install location (Set to 0 for Phone)
$ exit 
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adb shell pm setInstallLocation 2 ---> to allow all app to move on SD Card (If above fails)

For Mac : (Note - there is a period before the slashes)
       ./adb devices
       ./adb shell pm set-install-location 2
       ./adb shell pm get-install-location

3. Check if you did it right
   - if you did it right, the last output should say: 2 [external]


If you did it right, CONGRATS! Your phone will now install your apps to your SD Card by default! Have fun now!


Step 3: More Info

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CAUTION
    Some apps will not continue to function properly if located on your SD Card.

Moving Apps
    [System Settings > Applications > Manage Applications] and select the app your want to move and press move.

Note:
   More info image differs in different android versions.

For any queries, Please leave comments bellow.

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Root Xperia Neo L Full steps that works 100%

Note:

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1.Follow the instructions carefully and I am not responsible for your bricked devices.
2.Always make backup of your contact, data on sdcard etc.
   Make sure you have installed adb drivers or install sony pc companion it installs adb drivers for your device automatically.

Steps:

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 1. In your phone goto setting->developer setting-> turn on usb debugging.
 2. Then again goto setting->xperia->connectivity->usb connection mode-> make it msc mode.
 3. Again goto setting->security->check unknown sources.
 4. Now turn off your device.
 5. Now flash your Neo L with Neo v Kernel file (MT11i_4.1.A.0.562_kernel.ftf)
    (WHILE FLASHING DONT SELECT ANY DEVICE FROM THE MENU OF FLASH TOOL AS NEO L IS NOT LISTED IN THE FLASH TOOL MENU.)
   (Note: To Flash .ftf kernel, Open Flashtool and Just click on lightning (Flash) Icon and follow the steps)
    You'll only get vibration but screen does'nt turns on.
    But still usb debugging'll be working.
    (if your phone doesnt turn on here, remove usb and turn on and then reconnect usb, no need to panic).
 7. Now use downloaded DooMLoRD_v1_Xperia-2011-ICS-ROOT-emu-busybox-su and simply run runme.bat.
   (if you get an error like adb driver out of date than install adb.exe (Double Click) from DooMLoRD_v1_Xperia-2011-ICS-ROOT-emu-busybox-su\files\adb.exe)
   (Still have problem then Copy required file from SDK/Plateform-tools to Files folder.)
 8. Now your device will be rooted.
 9. Remove and reinsert your battery.
10. Finally flash Neo L MT25i_4.1.B.0.626_KERNEL.ftf downloaded by you.
11. Now your device is rooted , turn it on.


Installing Flashtool in windows.

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Steps:
1. Download the flashtool (Here) .
2. DISABLE YOUR ANTIVIRUS as it wont allow it to install.
3. Double click on flashtool and follow the wizard.
4. After above steps, when you will connect your phone and open flash tool , a pop up menu will appear for first time to select the device model.
   DONT SELECT ANY DEVICE  as Neo L is not listed in the flash tool,

Tools needed to root XPERIA NEO L

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Make sure you have installed adb drivers or install sony pc companion as it automatically installs drivers for you.

Tools or things you need to root your XPERIA NEO L are:
1.Latest flash tool
2.Doomlord xperia2011-ICS-ROOT-emu-busybox-su installer
3.Download Neo V kernel(MT11i_4.1.A.0.562_kernel)
4.Neo L latest kernel version (MT25i_4.1.B.0.626_KERNEL)

For any queries, Please leave comments bellow.

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Flash .img/sin/elf Kernel Using Flashtool

Steps to follow:

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Now you have the the CUSTOM kernel: in form of a boot.img or a boot.sin or a boot.elf

You copy the Kernel[boot.img] file to flashtool directory (C:\Flashtool\x10flasher_lib).

Ensure your Device is in MSC Mode, USB Debugging is ON and Unknown Source install checked.

Disconnect Device & connect in fastboot mode.

To move to fastboot mode; hold the Menu key (Search Key if available) and connect it to the computer.

The blue LED will light up.

Now launch flashtool & click on the flash then select "Fastboot Mode"

Now there comes up the toolbox where you choose "select kernel to flash"

A new browse window will open and It will now ask to supply the kernel image path.

Now browse to the boot.img (or the boot.sin/boot.elf) that we copied to flashtool directory.

See the log... Flashing Done.


For any queries, Please leave comments bellow.

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