The box reboots back to Vodafone lock after Method 1. Fix: Vodafone has a "watchdog" process. Run this additional command in ADB:
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adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.vodafone.watchdog Wi-Fi settings are greyed out. Fix: This is a common lock. Connect via Ethernet first. After unlocking, Wi-Fi settings become editable. The box reboots back to Vodafone lock after Method 1
This method exploits an ADB (Android Debug Bridge) backdoor present in Vodafone TV firmware versions released before September 2025. Fix: This is a common lock
ADB says "device unauthorized." Fix: You must enable USB debugging. Go to Settings > Device Preferences > About > Click "Build Number" 7 times. Then go to Developer Options > USB Debugging > Enable.
If your box is hard-bricked (refuses to boot) or a 2026 model with no ADB access, this is the only verified hardware unlock.