So I would like to relock the bootloader on my galaxy tab s6 lite 2022. I have the official Samsung software still on it. I couldn’t do the update without plugging in the tablet using smart switch. I would like to be able to do OTA updates again.

I have a MacBook if that matters. I tried to Google it but for some reason had an issue finding an answer.

  • thantik@lemmy.world
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    10 months ago

    Sometimes unlocking the bootloader is a irreversible process. I had to get lucky and someone leaked the factory DFU-mode software for my particular phone, and that was the only way to re-lock it. Others tried to re-lock their bootloaders and ended up with a complete and unrecoverable brick. If those commands aren’t working for you, it’s possible you’re just on a newer version that disallows relocking. I don’t know why the downvotes, because you’re at least looking to educate yourself; but you may have to consider that you cannot relock the bootloader as a possibility.

    • SpezCanLigmaBalls@lemmy.worldOP
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      10 months ago

      Appreciate the comment. Yeah I had a thought for whatever reason I may be stuck with it unlocked but it’s whatever. I can just plug it in every few months to update, it’s no big deal. Wouldn’t want to risk bricking the device since those commands did not work