How To Guide Lock+Unlock Bootloader - Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021 [TB-J716F]

[Tropaion]

How To Lock and Unlock Bootloader - Xioaxin Pad Pro 2021 - TB-J716F

Since I found out that the Tablet supports Project Treble I'm trying to get a GSI-ROM running on it.
Currently with many trial and error I got LiR-ROM to boot.
The first step is to unlock the Bootloader so I thought I will share the process here.
Your data will be deleted while unlocking, try it at your own risk.

Unlock Bootloader manually
Requirement: PC with ADB Fastboot
1. Go to Settings -> System -> About Phone, tab on it until developer settings are enabled.
2. Go to Developer Settings and enable "USB Debugging" and "OEM Unlocking".
3. Open Console and enter "adb devices". Allow USB-Debugging if tablets asks.
4. Enter command "adb reboot bootloader".
5. Write down the serial number shown on the bootloader screen
You can either get the unlock image via this link "http://cdn.zui.lenovomm.com/developer/tabletboot/[your sn number]/sn.img" or via the webseite
5. Go to the ZUI Unlock Website and request the unlock image

6. You should get a mail where you can download a file called "sn.img".
7. Flash the image with fastboot "fastboot flash unlock sn.img"
8. Enter command "fastboot oem unlock-go", bootloader will unlock now.
9. Restart with "fastboot reboot".
Done, your bootloader should be unlocked now.

Lock and Unlock Bootloader with Batchscript
I recently found a batch script for lenovo devices in an chinese forum and translated it.
It's easy and convenient to use. For unlocking you still need the sn.img from the ZUI Unlock Website.
Download BatchScript​

 

[zxcv88]

Thanks a lot for your contribution! Mine was unlocked when I received it but it's good to see some guides here.

 

[sakun-ice]

What is the opposite process, to close the bootloader? Does Widevine L1 recover after closing the bootloader? In the case of doing so, can the bootloader be opened again?

 

[Tropaion]

@sakun-ice Sorry, I can't tell you that, sind I haven't tried it now. But I think it should be possible.
Currently I'm trying to get a Custom ROM running, if it doesn't work, I will try to install Stock ROM and lock bootloader again. If it happens, I will post it here.

 

[sakun-ice]

@sakun-ice Sorry, I can't tell you that, sind I haven't tried it now. But I think it should be possible.
Currently I'm trying to get a Custom ROM running, if it doesn't work, I will try to install Stock ROM and lock bootloader again. If it happens, I will post it here.

Thank you very much, I hope you can install a custom rom and this tablet will not be forgotten, since it is one of the most powerful compact tablets.

 

[Tropaion]

@sakun-ice I got LineageOS to run on it today, but it still has 2-3 bugs.

 

[bouyhy01]

Helloi received one unlocked with a globaoe fw without ota's and i flashed the cn one and took the boot.ipg and patched it with pagisk for root and when flashing it via fastboot the device reboots to fastboot everytipe 1nd had to reflash the fw via edl , i did flashed vbmeta img with the known command o disable verification but no success same thing again. Can anyone plz tell me how to root that crap , it was intended to root use only and took over xiaomi pad pro just because the xiaomi needs 7 days of waiting before unlocking , plz help guys .thx so much i can buy a couple beers for the helper

 

[zeroflame15]

I'm able to flash back to China stock rom but i can't lock the bootloader.
i have placed the sn.img in both the batchscript folder and platform tools

Tried the batch script :
"
Please select your device status:
1. Fully booted
2. Fastboot mode
Status: 2

Start locking bootloader, don't disconnect device from PC!
FAILED (remote: Command not supported in default implementation)
Finished. Total time: 0.016s
FAILED (remote: Unrecognized command flashing lock)
Finished. Total time: -0.000s
If prompt says "OKAY", locking was successfull.
Use the volume keys to select "LOCK BOOTLOADER", press power key to confirm.
Done!
Press any key to continue . . .
"

Powershell :
"
PS C:\Users\weeteck\Downloads\platform-tools_r31.0.3-windows\platform-tools> ./fastboot flash lock sn.img
Sending 'lock' (5 KB) OKAY [ 0.000s]
Writing 'lock' FAILED (remote: 'No such file or directory')
fastboot: error: Command failed
"

 

[Tropaion]

@zeroflame15 Did install the driver correctly? For locking you don't need the sn.img, only for unlocking. And did you use the LockBootloader Script?

 

[zeroflame15]

hmm..i'm not sure if i install the driver correctly. what should be shown in device manager? i did follow PHRS guide and installed the ADB driver but there is this !Android under Other Devices.
Any other driver that i need to install?

And should i be in bootloader mode or fastboot mode to run the command? I run the command at fastboot moder i will get the error above. If i run at bootloader mode will stuckedd at <waiting for device>

 

[Tropaion]

@zeroflame15 You have to be in bootloader mode. <waiting for device> is propably the driver.

 

[zeroflame15]

@zeroflame15 You have to be in bootloader mode. <waiting for device> is propably the driver.

i have installed all the ADB driver mentioned in this section. Is there a lenovo driver? or any settings within the tablet need to be set to?

thanks for the help

 

[sakun-ice]

i have installed all the ADB driver mentioned in this section. Is there a lenovo driver? or any settings within the tablet need to be set to?

thanks for the help

Try to connecting in another usb port with other usb cable.

 

[zxcv88]

i have installed all the ADB driver mentioned in this section. Is there a lenovo driver? or any settings within the tablet need to be set to?

thanks for the help

Check out this post:

Post in thread '[Solved] Re-locking bootloader - no fastboot commands working' https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...stboot-commands-working.4330019/post-85755663

It can be a bit tricky to get the commands working because it's not always clear if you need to be in fastboot or bootloader.
This worked for me:
Reboot to bootloader by entering "adb reboot bootloader"
After that try "fastboot flashing lock"

 

[zeroflame15]

Thanks @zxcv88

After installing the lenovo USB driver, the !Android in Other devices was updated.

LenovoUsbDriver_v1.1.34

MediaFire is a simple to use free service that lets you put all your photos, documents, music, and video in a single place so you can access them anywhere and share them everywhere.

www.mediafire.com

Boot into bootloader mode and "fastboot flashing lock" runs without any issue

Appreciate all for the advise and help! Appreciate ~

 

[fazioso]

Thanks @zxcv88

After installing the lenovo USB driver, the !Android in Other devices was updated.

LenovoUsbDriver_v1.1.34

MediaFire is a simple to use free service that lets you put all your photos, documents, music, and video in a single place so you can access them anywhere and share them everywhere.

www.mediafire.com

Boot into bootloader mode and "fastboot flashing lock" runs without any issue

Appreciate all for the advise and help! Appreciate ~

sorry zeroflame15..... 2 question.... from (fake) global to china stock :
1 flash china
2 lock bootloader
right?
and most important.....lock bootloader is a "must" or is a choice?
if i dont lock bootloader i haven not ota and L1 ? im interested only in OTA updates....not l1 widevine...
thanks

 

[zeroflame15]

sorry zeroflame15..... 2 question.... from (fake) global to china stock :
1 flash china
2 lock bootloader
right?
and most important.....lock bootloader is a "must" or is a choice?
if i dont lock bootloader i haven not ota and L1 ? im interested only in OTA updates....not l1 widevine...
thanks

Sort of yes.
Initially after flash to stock china rom, i was able to OTA. But subsequent check for updates will get error saying devices is rooted.
After locked bootloader, tried OTA again and indeed there is another new updates.

Saw some chinese video for those who wanted the rooted status and also to perform OTA updates, they are using magdisk to hide the root.

 

[fazioso]

Sort of yes.
Initially after flash to stock china rom, i was able to OTA. But subsequent check for updates will get error saying devices is rooted.
After locked bootloader, tried OTA again and indeed there is another new updates.

thanks!
its seems most difficult to lock/unlock bootloader that flash rom.....
but you need ZUI Unlock Website also for lock? cause seems need only for unlock...right?

 

[zeroflame15]

No need for lock. Like what others have mentioned. Just a single line command and it works as long you got the right drivers installed.

 

[fazioso]

How To Lock and Unlock Bootloader - Xioaxin Pad Pro 2021 - TB-J716F

5. Go to the ZUI Unlock Website and request the unlock image

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6. You should get a mail where you can download a file called "sn.img".
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my friend ....i have a unlocked bootloader ,cause for now i have the fake global....want to change in china stock....
but i ask anyway to the zui unlock website the sn.img in case i need in future.....
just a question.... after many hours or days i will receive the sn.img file? pass 10 minutes and nothing yet