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Hi all,
I started working on the LG G5 a way back .. and now that we've got the device in stores I guess it's time to work all together to bring it up !
STATUS
- [02/04/2016] All the US Carriers/Sellers locked the bootloaders so NO TWRP possible and consequently NO CM possible
CURRENT GOALS
- Thought, all the Europe variants will be for sure unlocked so we need to prepare the sources for it
- Here is where all the sources are pushed https://github.com/G5Devs
ETA :
- The tree is made
- The vendor is made
- The kernel is made
TODO :
- Clarifying kernel sources
- Add the ramdisk to the device
- Split the g5 to g5-common and all the under variants
This thread is not a thread to release builds, it's about contributing all together into this bringup in order to get the nicest thing out of it when the bootloaders will become unlockable.
I hope we'll can work all together !
Does no twrp mean no roms at all and can certain stuff be done via adb?
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nitramus said:
Does no twrp mean no roms at all and can certain stuff be done via adb?
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No twrp means no custom roms ever.
I thought someone somewhere said the Tmobile version had an unlocked loader
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Anything about the Canadian variants? I presume they will be like the US ones.
Would root still be possible through?
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newbcake said:
I thought someone somewhere said the Tmobile version had an unlocked loader
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It does unlock, but the DM-VERIFY is still presenting a no-go.
Evidently LG is using a custom type of bootloader.
igotroot said:
It does unlock, but the DM-VERIFY is still presenting a no-go.
Evidently LG is using a custom type of bootloader.
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Oh okay. Today I learned.
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igotroot said:
It does unlock, but the DM-VERIFY is still presenting a no-go.
Evidently LG is using a custom type of bootloader.
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Is it bypassable in any way what so ever or all hope is gone?
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nitramus said:
Is it bypassable in any way what so ever or all hope is gone?
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We need to do researches. That's the whole point of this thread
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We need to do researches. That's the whole point of this thread
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I'm not sure if this would or could help, but this how some managed to get an unlocked bootloader on a htc device.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1293180
daswahnsinn said:
I'm not sure if this would or could help, but this how some managed to get an unlocked bootloader on a htc device.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1293180
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only for that specific device(s) on HTC
HTC has a portal that allows you to unlock bootloader for that specific device (hence the need to copy+paste token to HTC's portal and get the unlock key)
no doubt HTC will void warranty immediately in their system when you input token
LG doesn't have this (yet? i hope)
Yeah, was just a thought. Haven't owned a LG in some time, been on the Samsung wagon. The G5 is on my watch list of devices I might get, I like the design. I'll try to see if I can find something that might be more constructive to the cause. The HTC link was the first thing I could think of that I've dealt with.
I see that LG has release a tool for the G4 and that's device specific and seems to work on the European devices.
Totally willing to contribute monetarily if this will help any developers out. I don't have much else but really want to help get this phone broken open and fixed up good!
Locklear308 said:
Totally willing to contribute monetarily if this will help any developers out. I don't have much else but really want to help get this phone broken open and fixed up good!
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I don't ask any money ^^ I just want people to enjoy
h2o64 said:
I don't ask any money ^^ I just want people to enjoy
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I understand, but it is the best way I can say thank you for someone taking time out of their life.
Locklear308 said:
I understand, but it is the best way I can say thank you for someone taking time out of their life.
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Maybe when everything will be finished to improve module compatibility.
PS : NEWS : I'm mostly done making the variant specific trees and kernel. But I want the kernel to be clean.. So it's slow..
Any status updates? I'm following this stuff like a hawk haha
Been reading around trying to gather information
How do you test to see if your handset has the DM verify second bootloader lock?
I am hoping to get my UK unbranded unlocked retail H850 unit on Friday, so am happy to test any restrictons, but don't know how to check for this?
If I buy a g5 from best buy would it still have the locked bootloader?
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Locklear308 said:
Any status updates? I'm following this stuff like a hawk haha
Been reading around trying to gather information
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I'm working hard on the kernel. I downloaded all the resources for all the devices.
djxn40 said:
If I buy a g5 from best buy would it still have the locked bootloader?
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Everything in the US will be locked.
alexp999 said:
How do you test to see if your handset has the DM verify second bootloader lock?
I am hoping to get my UK unbranded unlocked retail H850 unit on Friday, so am happy to test any restrictons, but don't know how to check for this?
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We'll see when time will come I guess
In order to support the Galaxy S8/S8+ on XDA with the LIGHT PATCH we need to have a Thread/Device Maintainer before! If You would like to know more take a look right here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g5/development/light-patch-t3609676
Thanks in advance!
HINT: Only Snapdragon Devices are Supported!
Miustone said:
In order to support the Galaxy S8/S8+ on XDA with the LIGHT PATCH we need to have a Thread/Device Maintainer before! If You would like to know more take a look right here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-...patch-t3609676
Thanks in advance!
HINT: Only Snapdragon Devices are Supported!
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The link in OP comes back to a 404 page error
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denson9874 said:
The link in OP comes back to a 404 page error
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Should be fixed now! Sry for the trouble!
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Should be fixed now! Sry for the trouble!
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Thanks for the updated link, but I have unfortunate news. SD S8/S8+ do not have unlockable bootloaders, so no TWRP or root available.
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Thanks for the updated link, but I have unfortunate news. SD S8/S8+ do not have unlockable bootloaders, so no TWRP or root available.
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The Snapdragon Version? That means Samsung forces European customers to buy the Exynos Variant which is unlockable while the US gets the Snapdragon which is locked?
What kind of slaving is this? Looks like Samsung don't wants us to use AOSP so we have to buya new Device every Year to get the latest Android!?
I would really like to support the Users of the Samsung Devices but i'm sad to hear that it will not happen yet :/ What about the S7? Has anyone cracked it?
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The Snapdragon Version? That means Samsung forces European customers to buy the Exynos Variant which is unlockable while the US gets the Snapdragon which is locked?
What kind of slaving is this? Looks like Samsung don't wants us to use AOSP so we have to buya new Device every Year to get the latest Android!?
I would really like to support the Users of the Samsung Devices but i'm sad to hear that it will not happen yet :/ What about the S7? Has anyone cracked it?
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S7/S7edge do indeed have root by way of Engineer Boot kernels flashed through Odin. They also have locked bootloaders though so no TWRP.
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denson9874 said:
S7/S7edge do indeed have root by way of Engineer Boot kernels flashed through Odin. They also have locked bootloaders though so no TWRP.
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As long as root is available and the System R/W it will work. Cross My Fingers for the S8 Snapdragons! It is really a great Device on the Hardware Side...
I've experienced the same locked Bootloader Story with the LG G5 which means for Me less Users all over XDA. Really a bummer! Looks like i go back to Sony which are Worldwide unlockable (except for some strange Carriers in the far East). They are also very open to XDA and the custom Szene around Android which is unique somehow. I've to support them...
Thanks for the Infos Mate!
BR
Miustone said:
As long as root is available and the System R/W it will work. Cross My Fingers for the S8 Snapdragons! It is really a great Device on the Hardware Side...
I've experienced the same locked Bootloader Story with the LG G5 which means for Me less Users all over XDA. Really a bummer! Looks like i go back to Sony which are Worldwide unlockable (except for some strange Carriers in the far East). They are also very open to XDA and the custom Szene around Android which is unique somehow. I've to support them...
Thanks for the Infos Mate!
BR
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No worries but if we get some progress for S8 SD, I'll shoot you a PM. Your project would be very much welcomed here.
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denson9874 said:
No worries but if we get some progress for S8 SD, I'll shoot you a PM. Your project would be very much welcomed here.
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Glad to hear that. Thanks in advance!
I'm really lookin forward to share my Love with that Snapdragon Beauty!
Thinking about unlocking.
With no Xposed working for 7.1 is it even worth unlocking and rooting?
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lowvolt1 said:
Thinking about unlocking.
With no Xposed working for 7.1 is it even worth unlocking and rooting?
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To answer your question, yes.
Is this the wrong forum for this post? Also yes
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joetheshmo said:
To answer your question, yes.
Is this the wrong forum for this post? Also yes
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Thank you for the first answer.
Could have done without the smart ass ad-libbing. If you're an admin or moderator you could simply move it. Or better yet. Politely instruct me on where it would better be suited.
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lowvolt1 said:
Thinking about unlocking.
With no Xposed working for 7.1 is it even worth unlocking and rooting?
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lowvolt1 said:
Thank you for the first answer.
Could have done without the smart ass ad-libbing. If you're an admin or moderator you could simply move it. Or better yet. Politely instruct me on where it would better be suited.
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Maybe think of reading the Forum Rules on posting, nevertheless moved here out of the Development Section.
Done and Done...
Even without xposed, there are so many things to do with unlocked and rooted phone.
lowvolt1 said:
Thinking about unlocking.
With no Xposed working for 7.1 is it even worth unlocking and rooting?
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That's a tough question without knowing how long you've had the device, are you locked and unrooted now, do you use Android Pay and most of all what do you need or expect to gain from unlocking and root? Personally, I'd just leave the oem unlock toggle enabled and stick with a locked bl on stock rom, at least for a while. If you can't stand it or just need to mess around then unlock and flash. Just not enough info to make an informed suggestion, however.
Personally, it's worth it just for ad-blocking alone. I also am a fan of being able to use Titanium Backup. It's so nice setting up scheduled cloud backups of apps so that you know if anything ever happened to your device you'd still have all your data. But if you're at all interested in tinkering with your device I'd say it's worth doing.
lowvolt1 said:
Thinking about unlocking.
With no Xposed working for 7.1 is it even worth unlocking and rooting?
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It depends on if you are wanting to do something that requires it to be unlocked. If all you want to use is Exposed, and given that it's not running on 7.1, then I would say no. You need to give us more to go on.
I'm not a developer, but ran across this while surfing xda. I realize that the pixel isn't a Moto device, but could someone take this example and fix it for the pixels that are locked tight?
Link (concept): Moto G4 Play Amazon bootloader/root
What they're using for example/to gain root: initroot
This is just a thought and I'm not quite sure how to use it, but I know there has got to be someone that does/could use this to gain at least root for the locked bootloader pixels from VZW.
Nope, only affects Moto bootloaders.
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Nope, only affects Moto bootloaders.
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well, what about the initroot? would that work for us? i'd love to be able to find a way to root/unlock the bootloader far from selling the phone and getting the google edition pixel, lol.
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well, what about the initroot? would that work for us? i'd love to be able to find a way to root/unlock the bootloader far from selling the phone and getting the google edition pixel, lol.
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Same answer, Moto only.
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Same answer, Moto only.
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okay, but why? lay out some facts here please. i don't understand why.
ztotherad said:
okay, but why? lay out some facts here please. i don't understand why.
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The vulnerability is in the bootloader that only Moto phones use. Our bootloader is different.
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The vulnerability is in the bootloader that only Moto phones use. Our bootloader is different.
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but if you look at the stuff on the github, they're using dirty cow. is dirty cow patched by google? god, I wish I could find exploits that would let me gain temp root, but unfortunately, i'm not good at that stuff.
Dirty cow was released in 2007, Debian patched the old kernel in 20l6 and canonical (ubuntu) followed after that for there live iso. Ubuntu is built from debian
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piperx said:
Dirty cow was released in 2007, Debian patched the old kernel in 20l6 and canonical (ubuntu) followed after that for there live iso. Ubuntu is built from debian
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if it was patched in 2007 then why do older phones still use the exploit and why does frp bypass still use it?
ztotherad said:
if it was patched in 2007 then why do older phones still use the exploit and why does frp bypass still use it?
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Where did I say it was patched in 2007 ?
Android kernel is based on Linux, Linux is the kernel not the operating system
The current kernel in gnu/Linux is 4.12, earliest kernel patch for dirty cow was 3.2
Android I believe now is like 3.10, but, I don't know when Android patched it.
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Where did I say it was patched in 2007 ?
Android kernel is based on Linux, Linux is the kernel not the operating system
The current kernel in gnu/Linux is 4.12, earliest kernel patch for dirty cow was 3.2
Android I believe now is like 3.10, but, I don't know when Android patched it.
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haha, sorry. you said it was patched in 2016, found in 2007.
yeah, maybe they didn't and it'd work... or something. if I knew how to do this stuff I'd test it out on my own phone, but unluckily i can just throw around ideas and hope someone picks it up and tries it who are more knowledgeable than me.
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haha, sorry. you said it was patched in 2016, found in 2007.
yeah, maybe they didn't and it'd work... or something. if I knew how to do this stuff I'd test it out on my own phone, but unluckily i can just throw around ideas and hope someone picks it up and tries it who are more knowledgeable than me.
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I think Android kit-kat and lollipop you can still use dirty cow, I am not that positive with that though anymore, I believe (could be wrong) that is how kingroot and others work for older phones/tablets
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I think Android kit-kat and lollipop you can still use dirty cow, I am not that positive with that though anymore, I believe (could be wrong) that is how kingroot and others work for older phones/tablets
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I'd love to see if this is something that could work on the pixel. I'd love to be able to unlock the bootloader and have my go at this phone, but I'm not even sure where to start looking..
Why would you need this for the pixel?
The pixel is easy to unlock the bootloader and root, unless your on Verizon or the other one in Europe.
You couldn't pay me to use Verizon and that is even with a corporate discount.
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Why would you need this for the pixel?
The pixel is easy to unlock the bootloader and root, unless your on Verizon or the other one in Europe.
You couldn't pay me to use Verizon and that is even with a corporate discount.
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yeah unfortunately i have a vzw pixel that was locked from the beginning. shipped with 7.1.1 and all that jazz. that's why ive been looking for exploits and shiz.
Fortunately, I have never, and never will buy a phone from a carrier.
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Fortunately, I have never, and never will buy a phone from a carrier.
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yeah, i just can't afford to pay the 900+ for an unlocked phone. unfortunately, locking the phone down for VZW was stupid on google's part and hopefully they'll see this mistake next time, but doubtful.
Can the Beta posted on the OnePlus forum be installed on the T-Mobile locked version? Also if it is able to be installed does the rollback method still work?
Short answer, no..
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Short answer, no..
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Why is that? I don't need the bootloader unlocked to flash OnePlus software.
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Why is that? I don't need the bootloader unlocked to flash OnePlus software.
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https://forums.oneplus.com/threads/tmobile-one-plus-6t-beta.1010051/
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Why is that? I don't need the bootloader unlocked to flash OnePlus software.
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It's more to ensure that if you run into any issues or brick your device, having your phone and bootloader unlocked will give you a way to restore your phone..
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j0hnee said:
It's more to ensure that if you run into any issues or brick your device, having your phone and bootloader unlocked will give you a way to restore your phone..
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Looks like it's time to try and convince T-Mobile to unlock it (I paid outright) so worth a shot. They unlocked my 6T same day.
TechOut said:
Looks like it's time to try and convince T-Mobile to unlock it (I paid outright) so worth a shot. They unlocked my 6T same day.
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Sounds good.. You posting it on your channel?
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Sounds good.. You posting it on your channel?
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Posting what?
I thought you had a channel and would post your experience with the new Q beta
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I thought you had a channel and would post your experience with the new Q beta
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Yes i do. As soon as i get it unlocked and am able to flash the global firmware i will!
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I thought you had a channel and would post your experience with the new Q beta
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T-mobile unlocked it without issue. Just waiting on my bootloader unlock code from OP.
TechOut said:
T-mobile unlocked it without issue. Just waiting on my bootloader unlock code from OP.
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How did you get a bootloader unlock code? The website wont generate one for me.
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How did you get a bootloader unlock code? The website wont generate one for me.
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I got it unlocked from T-Mobile got my unlock token and put it in on the website. I used the "Other OnePlus Device" option on the dropdown
TechOut said:
I got it unlocked from T-Mobile got my unlock token and put it in on the website. I used the "Other OnePlus Device" option on the dropdown
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Thank you for the follow up
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Can the Beta posted on the OnePlus forum be installed on the T-Mobile locked version? Also if it is able to be installed does the rollback method still work?
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Don't do it.
Q is not ready for a daily driver.
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Don't do it.
Q is not ready for a daily driver.
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Been using Q on my pixel 3a just fine
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Thank you for the follow up
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Someone told me it's not possible to flash the OnePlus unlocked version on the T-Mobile version because the modem firmware is different. I know the 6T was able to be flashed to the unlocked firmware after it was SIM/Bootloader unlocked correct?
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Someone told me it's not possible to flash the OnePlus unlocked version on the T-Mobile version because the modem firmware is different. I know the 6T was able to be flashed to the unlocked firmware after it was SIM/Bootloader unlocked correct?
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Well then I'm not sure how this happened. https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7-pro/how-to/t-mobile-version-t3933800
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Well then I'm not sure how this happened. https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7-pro/how-to/t-mobile-version-t3933800
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That's what I'm saying and if it's SIM unlocked the modem firmware being changed shouldn't affect it should it?
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Been using Q on my pixel 3a just fine
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That's for a Pixel. The OnePlus betas are unstable and incomplete. Also no recovery mode built-in.