[SOLVED][Q] Bootloader unlock allowed became No

Terenn

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Update: I just went on and tried to unlock the bootloader and succeeded. Seems that this was just some display error.


Hi everyone, I've had a weird issue pop up.

When I bought my unbranded, unlocked ZL, I immediately checked if the bootloader could be unlocked, and it was (Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes). I decided not to unlock it yet, as there is no point to do it before CM10.1 gets camera support.

A few days ago I updated the phone to .434 (via PC Companion) and while checking other software info in the service menu I noticed that the bootloader cannot be unlocked anymore (Bootloader unlock allowed: No). What?

The new software is also unbranded and everything.

What can be the problem? And will it allow unlocking if I revert to .350 later?
 
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Dpk1

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May 24, 2012
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Hi everyone, I've had a weird issue pop up.

When I bought my unbranded, unlocked ZL, I immediately checked if the bootloader could be unlocked, and it was (Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes). I decided not to unlock it yet, as there is no point to do it before CM10.1 gets camera support.

A few days ago I updated the phone to .434 (via PC Companion) and while checking other software info in the service menu I noticed that the bootloader cannot be unlocked anymore (Bootloader unlock allowed: No). What?

The new software is also unbranded and everything.

What can be the problem? And will it allow unlocking if I revert to .350 later?
Seems strange! I updated my ZL to .434 as well but my BL unlock allowed still says yes. Let's see what other users say. You may try flashing .350 firmware (of ur region) using flashtool, and see if it helps. See link below for screenshots.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192990&page=2
 

sirsmokey

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Nov 4, 2011
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Update: I just went on and tried to unlock the bootloader and succeeded. Seems that this was just some display error.


Hi everyone, I've had a weird issue pop up.

When I bought my unbranded, unlocked ZL, I immediately checked if the bootloader could be unlocked, and it was (Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes). I decided not to unlock it yet, as there is no point to do it before CM10.1 gets camera support.

A few days ago I updated the phone to .434 (via PC Companion) and while checking other software info in the service menu I noticed that the bootloader cannot be unlocked anymore (Bootloader unlock allowed: No). What?

The new software is also unbranded and everything.

What can be the problem? And will it allow unlocking if I revert to .350 later?
how did you solve this because it has happened to me