Se Bootloader Unlocking Relocking 167z Verified May 2026

Cause: You relocked with modified system files.
Fix: This is a brick. You need to EDL (Emergency Download Mode) flash with an authorized account – a service center job.

---

fastboot flashing unlock

Boot into fastboot mode (Volume Down + Power) and run: se bootloader unlocking relocking 167z verified

fastboot oem device-info
# Or for newer devices:
fastboot getvar all

Look for: (bootloader) unlocked: no and (bootloader) verity-state: verified (167z)

Warning: This process will wipe your data. Proceed at your own risk. Unlocking may void your warranty and break banking apps. Cause: You relocked with modified system files

⚠️ Warning: Relocking wipes all user data again.

---

On some "167z" builds, corrupted vbmeta can cause an orange state even when locked. You need to re-flash stock vbmeta.img with --disable-verity removed. fastboot flashing unlock

Open command prompt and type:

fastboot devices

If you see a serial number, you’re ready.