Hi there ! I tried /e/ os and would like to reflash the stock ROM to test something. Once the stock rom reflashed, I wanted to relock the bootloader to be back to a “factory phone” So I ran first fastboot flashing lock_critical → factory reset, then the fp6 rebooted. I didn’t mention that the OEM …

There’s no good reason for that to be the case. I flashed between /e/OS and Fairphone’s Android a couple of times, including re-locking without issue before updating /e/OS to the latest. In any case, it’s not my fault, so I’m expecting Fairphone to foot the bill to reflash it for me…

[image] koumilak: That indicates that you booted for the first time and then tried to lock bootloader. Fatal mistake. The first boot turns off OEM unlocking and you can’t lock after that. I’m confused. Does this mean it’s impossible to lock your device after you’ve booted into a new OS? I’m …

[image] sbrow: bricking is even possible is completely disgusting, Well that is clearly always possible with all devices. Otherwise kindly read above, you should find supporting details.

[image] yvmuell: [image] sbrow: bricking is even possible is completely disgusting, Well that is clearly always possible with all devices. I apologize, I should have been more clear. I meant the way that Android Rollback “protection” works is disgusting. When you try to lock an “old” O…

[image] sbrow: can get a confident answer to my question. Read a bit more detailed about get unlock ability, also in other topics as this is beside the SPL date, the key.

[image] sbrow: If I could solve my mistake myself by either re-installing /e/OS or waiting for FPOS to have a new enough version to bypass the rollback, I would have no complaints. That exactly the point of checking that get_unlock_ability = 1 BEFORE any locking attempt :slight_smile: [im…

Is there any updates from Fairphone regarding its latest image having the wrong SPL date? I would like to switch from Murena to fairphoneOS but I always get a corrupted state due to older SPL. When locking the boot loader When can I expect a new image?

Hi everyone, I’ve had the same issue and opened a ticket with Fairphone support about two weeks ago, explaining everything in detail. Unfortunately, I haven’t received a reply yet, which is a real shame — because those of us who choose to try Fairphone do it to support the project, even though the h…

[image] dom_gian: Is the support team also active on the forum? No. You can try the online chat, check business hours on the webpage

Thanks for flagging @yvmuell , let me look into this.

Fairphone 6 unbrick: Trapped in fastboot mode with locked bootloader and corrupted stock ROM

Help Fairphone 6

oli.sax October 16, 2025, 6:25am 138

That exactly the point of checking that get_unlock_ability = 1 BEFORE any locking attempt