It’s been over 2 months that we have offered the keys to unofficially unlock the bootloaders on Nokia smartphones. Starting with the August security update, Nokia has pushed a patch which stops these unlock keys from working. So, for now, Nokia smartphone users who have updated to the August security release can no longer unlock the bootloader.
The unlock keys no longer work with Nokia phones updated to August patch. Nokia started off by blocking the unlocks on the Nokia 7 plus updated to latest developer preview of Android Pie. Nokia extended it to other devices via the latest security update. We tested it on a Nokia 5, Nokia 6 and Nokia 7 Plus. The Nokia X6 seems to be the only device which is still unlockable. That said, a workaround might still work for some users.
So, instead of offering official unlocks, @Nokiamobile decided to lock down the unofficial ones. Nice! Unlock the bootloader of your Nokia 7 plus before you upgrade. https://t.co/lL6tUTreTq
— Narender Singh (@singh_nsk) August 9, 2018
The loophole was definitely going to be patched at some point. However, we also had hope from HMD Global that they will start unlocking the bootoaders officially before closing down the unofficial methods. But HMD decided to patch the unofficial method without speaking or even hinting of an official service to unlock the bootloaders.
Looking at the situation, it is advisable that you do not lock the bootloader if you have previously unlocked. Already unlocked devices will remain unlocked even after updating to August security release. If you are still looking to unlock the bootloader, then you will have to downgrade your device to an older security update and then order an unlock key through us.
Fastboot throws the following error while trying to flash the unlock keys:
(bootloader) Error: RSA_public_decrypt fail
Jul 11, 2020 16:11:16 PDT
Transaction ID: 9CX49327TU420920E
I paid for this service yesterday and I am still waiting for the email with directions with the time slot and the day, I guess?.
How long does it take? I mean I have been monitoring my email box for 24 hours now and I need to get to sleep, but I don’t want to miss my time slot – since I already paid…,
Please advise.
Thank you for your service. You are a life saver!!
I am a Nokia 6.1 user and my phone is on latest security patch with pie. So what I have to do unlock bootloader?
The device needs to be downgraded to an older software release and then unlocked. You can update it again after that.
hey dude , i am gonna purchase your 8USD package with remote downgrade. is it worth ? and can you guide me for that ?
Surely. We can downgrade remotely. However, as you appear to be from India, you won’t be able to complete the payment via PayPal. You can pay using UPI instead.
But after checking out , i could not find upi option 😶
Fair enough. Because the store is designed for an international user and the currencies are set in USD. Simply send the device details at [email protected]. And we will take it forward.
Thanks for the warning! I made absolutely sure I stayed off any network until I got the bootloader unlocked and even with four or five intermediate updates 7.1 to 8.1 and then a couple of monthlies, the unlock remained safe and sound, while the rooting had to be repeated, but worked flawless with the evident maturity of both TWRP and Magisc on the platform.
The major reason I am still considering to return the phone is that without Project Treble support and given the bootloader hassles, ready-to-use ROMs might be hard to come by, once Nokia stops supporting it, perhaps less than a year after purchase (last week…).
I don’t think I’ll terribly miss any Pie feature, but without current security patches, I consider it irresponsible to operate a very personal computer (or any Internet facing computer for that matter).
I understand your concern and you should take a decision based on what you want. All that I know is the fact that Nokia promises a good software support for its phones. The newer phones all come under the Android One branding. So, they are guaranteed (theoretically) for 2 years of security updates.
As about the Nokia 8, it is not an Android One certified device. Nokia has been consistent about updates so far. The Nokia 8 was initially launched last year in September and it’s been 1 year already. We can expect about 1 more year of updates from Nokia (you’re correct about it based on your purchase date). So, if the security patches are very important for you, you should consider returning it.
How do I downgrade the from November security patch I need to unlock OEM and it’s greyed out please help 😥