fastboot oem device-info # Or for newer devices: fastboot getvar all Look for: (bootloader) unlocked: no and (bootloader) verity-state: verified (167z) Depending on your OEM, use one of these:
fastboot flash vbmeta vbmeta_custom.img --disable-verity --disable-verification --flags 0x2 This keeps the bootloader unlocked but restores verified boot checks. It doesn't fix SafetyNet but removes the orange state warning. se bootloader unlocking relocking 167z verified
This is experimental. For the "167z Verified" hardware revision, improper flags can permanently trip the SE fuse. Conclusion: The "167z Verified" Reality The SE bootloader with the "167z Verified" designation represents the industry's push toward hardware-rooted security. Unlocking offers freedom but at a cost: broken verified chains, persistent warnings, and difficult relocking processes. fastboot oem device-info # Or for newer devices:
fastboot oem device-info # Or for newer devices: fastboot getvar all Look for: (bootloader) unlocked: no and (bootloader) verity-state: verified (167z) Depending on your OEM, use one of these:
fastboot flash vbmeta vbmeta_custom.img --disable-verity --disable-verification --flags 0x2 This keeps the bootloader unlocked but restores verified boot checks. It doesn't fix SafetyNet but removes the orange state warning.
This is experimental. For the "167z Verified" hardware revision, improper flags can permanently trip the SE fuse. Conclusion: The "167z Verified" Reality The SE bootloader with the "167z Verified" designation represents the industry's push toward hardware-rooted security. Unlocking offers freedom but at a cost: broken verified chains, persistent warnings, and difficult relocking processes.