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Planning to get Oneplus 7 (Regular)

Hi Oneplus Community!
I have some questions before buying Oneplus 7 tomorrow.
• I'll be getting the GM1900 which is Chinese Model but the seller said that it has already been flashed to OxygenOS, I will not encounter any update issue or update will be delay right if I'll get this one?
• Banking Apps should work fine after flashing OxygenOS to GM1900 model? or it will not work because of root or unlock bootloader? (I'm really sorry since I don't have any information about these)
• I'll be upgrading from Galaxy S8+ to Oneplus 7 will there be a huge difference in daily usage performance?
I can't get the Global version in my country(Philippines) because it is not officially released here and in the future once it will be released it will be troublesome to get one because in my region they don't stock Oneplus that much. So I'll be getting the Chinese Model to a non-official store in my place.

Hello my friend!
Last year when OnePlus released the android Pie HydrogenOS for the OnePlus 5T (the chinese version of the OS), there were some problems with the device. No Playstore installed, some firmware issues (force closed etc not necessarily related to the beta) and also there weren't any google apps (easy to install though). We had to install TWRP to install the HydrogenOS beta, root the device, unlock the bootloader etc.
Why am i telling you these? Because probably they will send you a device with unlocked bootloader etc (I said probably, not sure ). So you will have to ask them how the installed the firmware.
Yes. The OP7 is a beast. I got mine yesterday and it's a great device. Once you get a OnePlus you will not buy another phone, trust me on this one.
Wait some days to see if the oneplus becomes official to your country too and also ask the retailer those information so that you can be sure that the device you are about to buy is not messed up

DaRk-L0rD said:
Hello my friend!
Last year when OnePlus released the android Pie HydrogenOS for the OnePlus 5T (the chinese version of the OS), there were some problems with the device. No Playstore installed, some firmware issues (force closed etc not necessarily related to the beta) and also there weren't any google apps (easy to install though). We had to install TWRP to install the HydrogenOS beta, root the device, unlock the bootloader etc.
Why am i telling you these? Because probably they will send you a device with unlocked bootloader etc (I said probably, not sure ). So you will have to ask them how the installed the firmware.
Yes. The OP7 is a beast. I got mine yesterday and it's a great device. Once you get a OnePlus you will not buy another phone, trust me on this one.
Wait some days to see if the oneplus becomes official to your country too and also ask the retailer those information so that you can be sure that the device you are about to buy is not messed up
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Oh that is very scary since I'm not that expert on the customization of android how can I check the bootloader status if its unlock or not?
Lastly, even if they flash OxygenOS from HydrogenOS updating it to the next OS will make my device revert its OS to the original and default for GM1900 which is HydrogenOS? Please enlighten me. They are claiming that it is a Global ROM btw.
Thank you for the heads up!

cheschanco said:
Oh that is very scary since I'm not that expert on the customization of android how can I check the bootloader status if its unlock or not?
Lastly, even if they flash OxygenOS from HydrogenOS updating it to the next OS will make my device revert its OS to the original and default for GM1900 which is HydrogenOS? Please enlighten me. They are claiming that it is a Global ROM btw.
Thank you for the heads up!
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Well, you can't check it until you have the device. It could be the Global ROM but i think that they have to make some changes in order to modify it. No, it won't revert to the HydrogenOS after installing an update afaik.
How much does it cost? There isn't another retailer or another online shop from where you can buy the European model?

DaRk-L0rD said:
Well, you can't check it until you have the device. It could be the Global ROM but i think that they have to make some changes in order to modify it. No, it won't revert to the HydrogenOS after installing an update afaik.
How much does it cost? There isn't another retailer or another online shop from where you can buy the European model?
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It costs ₱25,990 or around 500 USD pretty cheap though yeah this store I'm going to get one is somehow popular here in my location they offer products that the official market doesn't. If I have to wait for the official Oneplus 7 in my country my estimate will be in September or October if they are going to release it in my country even the 7 Pro was officially launched here in the Philippines, our authorized seller(Store A) in my place of Oneplus doesn't even have the stock of Oneplus 7 Pro they say it will be arriving mid or late July (sucks) so its really hard in my situation right now to get an official one they only offer a Oneplus 6T right now which costs around 550 USD. So I have to get the Oneplus 7 on the (Store B) who is selling the GM1900 model which is modified to OxygenOS. Btw these chinese model are also popular here in my country because it is cheaper than the official one around 10-30% price difference (base on our oneplus community facebook group). Only bad thing if I get from (Store B) is that they only offer 3 months warranty and if it is bound for replacement they are going to send it back and have it diagnose before they will give me a replacement hopefully I won't get there.

Will work fine, same hardware and bands as in EU version. Using China 256/8GB version in EU, no issues at all.

If you want the european one then order it to an european country and then use this service. https://www.parcl.com/ (if products are not available to order in your country yet, just order to this companys hq from some EU country and they will ship it to you)

Hey @cheschanco I don't know whether you have made your decision of not, if they have already installed Oxygen is, you can get the device. Don't worry about bootloader lock/unlock it doesn't have to do anything with updates unless you are rooted. If you still want locked bootloader there is simple command for that and is one step process you don't have to be an expert for that.
Although you will still receive all the oos updates nevertheless. Now coming to the device. This has by far the best device OnePlus has made in terms of price and performance. Camera quality is identical to op7pro - wide angle. Just go for it.

DevilRockr said:
Hey @cheschanco I don't know whether you have made your decision of not, if they have already installed Oxygen is, you can get the device. Don't worry about bootloader lock/unlock it doesn't have to do anything with updates unless you are rooted. If you still want locked bootloader there is simple command for that and is one step process you don't have to be an expert for that.
Although you will still receive all the oos updates nevertheless. Now coming to the device. This has by far the best device OnePlus has made in terms of price and performance. Camera quality is identical to op7pro - wide angle. Just go for it.
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I already got the device and yes it comes with OxygenOS with it. I guess I will not mess with those settings anymore anyway is it ok to keep the factory OS which is 9.5.2 I'm still hesitating to update because of some bugs and battery drain according to other users and with my current OS I don't notice any bugs so I'm going to stick with this one. Yeah correct huge improvement specially in gaming performance compare to my S8+ looks like a 150% difference.

cheschanco said:
I already got the device and yes it comes with OxygenOS with it. I guess I will not mess with those settings anymore anyway is it ok to keep the factory OS which is 9.5.2 I'm still hesitating to update because of some bugs and battery drain according to other users and with my current OS I don't notice any bugs so I'm going to stick with this one. Yeah correct huge improvement specially in gaming performance compare to my S8+ looks like a 150% difference.
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I am 9.5.5 and there are no such bugs, battery is 1 full day on moderate usage.

DevilRockr said:
I am 9.5.5 and there are no such bugs, battery is 1 full day on moderate usage.
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I see! Have you noticed any device improvement from 9.5.2 to 9.5.5?

cheschanco said:
I see! Have you noticed any device improvement from 9.5.2 to 9.5.5?
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Yepp huge improvement camera is now identical to OP7 pro

DevilRockr said:
Yepp huge improvement camera is now identical to OP7 pro
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I see! I thought the huge camera update was on 9.5.8 and 9.5.5 still have bugs but thats on OP7P

cheschanco said:
I see! I thought the huge camera update was on 9.5.8 and 9.5.5 still have bugs but thats on OP7P
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The versions are different for the Pro and non Pro. 9.5.5 non Pro firmware is the same camera update that was released in 9.5.7 Pro firmware.
Sent from my A0001 using Tapatalk

fr0d0#2 said:
The versions are different for the Pro and non Pro. 9.5.5 non Pro firmware is the same camera update that was released in 9.5.7 Pro firmware.
Sent from my A0001 using Tapatalk
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Where can I compare these version from OP7 and OP7P do you have any link?

https://www.oneplus.com/uk/support/softwareupgrade
https://piunikaweb.com/2019/06/27/oneplus-7-series-7-7-pro-7-pro-5g-software-update-index/
Sent from my A0001 using Tapatalk

cheschanco said:
• Banking Apps should work fine after flashing OxygenOS to GM1900 model? or it will not work because of root or unlock bootloader? (I'm really sorry since I don't have any information about these)
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There are no issues with banking apps provided you don't root. If you do root, then there are still workarounds.

fr0d0#2 said:
https://www.oneplus.com/uk/support/softwareupgrade
https://piunikaweb.com/2019/06/27/oneplus-7-series-7-7-pro-7-pro-5g-software-update-index/
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Thanks!! These links are very helpful btw I would like to ask if this piunikaweb is updating once there are new update for Oneplus 7 and 7 Pro devices in the future? Since I'm going to bookmark that webpage.

moi123 said:
There are no issues with banking apps provided you don't root. If you do root, then there are still workarounds.
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Already got the device few days ago and yes banking apps are working. Thanks for the headsup about how rooting our device will affect banking apps.

cheschanco said:
Thanks!! These links are very helpful btw I would like to ask if this piunikaweb is updating once there are new update for Oneplus 7 and 7 Pro devices in the future? Since I'm going to bookmark that webpage.
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Get the oxygen updater app
https://oxygenupdater.com/
You get notified of updates even those not available locally to you
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OnePlus China Version

Hi guys I recently bought my new OP7 not pro and some app, like udemy, work hardley and incorrect. There are limits or other to know about different version? I use this smartphone in Italy with Vodafone and all it's ok, but some app not work fine.
How can I check if my rom is global?or europe?or china?
Thnak you
Best regards

valix85 said:
Hi guys I recently bought my new OP7 not pro and some app, like udemy, work hardley and incorrect. There are limits or other to know about different version? I use this smartphone in Italy with Vodafone and all it's ok, but some app not work fine.
How can I check if my rom is global?or europe?or china?
Thnak you
Best regards
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Check your model.
GM1900 is china version
GM1903 is eu
The hardware is the same only software and color is different.

Thank you, I have a GM1900 which is difference in software? May I have some limitations with app or other software in Italy? the update are the same? can I convert my OP7 to global version?

valix85 said:
Thank you, I have a GM1900 which is difference in software? May I have some limitations with app or other software in Italy? the update are the same? can I convert my OP7 to global version?
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GM1900 comes officially with HydrogenOS. And no, the updates aren't the same.
To convert to global you just need to install OxygenOS with official updater app. And you are good to go. You also won't have limitations than.
To install OxygenOS download the update zip HERE!
2. copy it to the root of internal storage
3. Go to settings, system and system updates.
4. Press the settings icon
5. Local update and choose the OxygenOS update.zip
6. Let it install and reboot after that.

Kollachi said:
GM1900 comes officially with HydrogenOS. And no, the updated aren't the same.
To convert to global you just need to install OxygenOS with official updater app. And you are good to go. You also won't have limitations than.
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In my phone is present Oxygen OS 9.5.8.GM57AA and recently an update has benn installed. Here there is link to my product.
Can you give me more detail about official updater app? to do that I need to root and flash my phone? how can I check if the phone send some data in china or in phone there are spyware/malware?

valix85 said:
In my phone is present Oxygen OS 9.5.8.GM57AA and recently an update has benn installed. Here there is link to my product.
Can you give me more detail about official updater app? to do that I need to root and flash my phone? how can I check if the phone send some data in china or in phone there are spyware/malware?
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If you have OxygenOS installed you are good to go!
Don't worry about that. 9.5.8 is the latest version

Kollachi said:
If you have OxygenOS installed you are good to go!
Don't worry about that. 9.5.8 is the latest version
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Thank you very much

you should install the ab firmware though which is for Europe

fanaticgamer said:
you should install the ab firmware though which is for Europe
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What would the benefits be?
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Flashing global ROM on to a Chinese model?

Hi guys, has anyone flashed a Chinese version of a phone with a global ROM. I have a Vivo Nex Dual Display but everything is in Chinese. Just wondering if it was possible to flash a global ROM on there. I don't even know if the bootloader is unlocked etc because everything is in Chinese.

TT-Twister said:
Hi guys, has anyone flashed a Chinese version of a phone with a global ROM. I have a Vivo Nex Dual Display but everything is in Chinese. Just wondering if it was possible to flash a global ROM on there. I don't even know if the bootloader is unlocked etc because everything is in Chinese.
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Personally I did that on my OnePlus 8, but you're posting your question on the wrong section, next time be careful on that.
Just find out it's not possible for Vivo phones:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/vivo-nex-global-rom-t3818470/
"I asked Vivo about firmware change. They said it is not possible, if I want to have firmware from India I have to buy phone in India, phones from China can have only Chinese firmware"

Raiz said:
Personally I did that on my OnePlus 8, but you're posting your question on the wrong section, next time be careful on that.
Just find out it's not possible for Vivo phones:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/vivo-nex-global-rom-t3818470/
"I asked Vivo about firmware change. They said it is not possible, if I want to have firmware from India I have to buy phone in India, phones from China can have only Chinese firmware"
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Ah thanks man. That was very helpful. I thought this was the section to talk about "flashing" where should I have posted this?
Btw that link is broken. 404 Page Not Found

TT-Twister said:
Ah thanks man. That was very helpful. I thought this was the section to talk about "flashing" where should I have posted this?
Btw that link is broken. 404 Page Not Found
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The right section is Q'n'A: https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-8/development (edit: wrong link, right one = https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/help)
Try this link,hopefully it'll work :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nex/how-to/vivo-nex-global-rom-t3818470/page15

Raiz said:
The right section is Q'n'A: https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-8/development
Try this link,hopefully it'll work :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nex/how-to/vivo-nex-global-rom-t3818470/page15
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Emmm...ok. I would have never thought to post about flashing a Vivo phone in the OnePlus section lol
Thanks for the new link, that's working and I guess you can't flash Vivo. Some people are giving solutions but it's not as simple as just flashing a new ROM.
:highfive:

TT-Twister said:
Emmm...ok. I would have never thought to post about flashing a Vivo phone in the OnePlus section lol
Thanks for the new link, that's working and I guess you can't flash Vivo. Some people are giving solutions but it's not as simple as just flashing a new ROM.
:highfive:
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No my bad I gave you the wrong link, it's in the Q'n'A :silly:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/help
That's the right one

Question Is it possible to change the "software build" of my phone?

I bought a OP9 chinese model LE2110, my software is oxygen OS 11.2.3.3 LE25DA (indian)
I want global version because this one has some bloatware and indian company cloud notifications that i dont want.
Is it possible to change it to international version? i downloaded the global one but i cant install it (local) because its a downgrade or equal to my current one. i updated to the latest version when setting up my phone.
The chinese version/model doesnt have wireless charging, so if there is a problem with compatability, can I change back to the indian variant?
note: I dont care about my data i can format everything, my old phone can transfer things for me later
sorry i am kinda new to this

I got my answer, but i dont know how to delete the post.
have a good day

McFozan said:
I got my answer, but i dont know how to delete the post.
have a good day
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Why would you delete the post instead of posting your answer? You know, in case someone has the exact same issue.

NotTheGiant said:
Why would you delete the post instead of posting your answer? You know, in case someone has the exact same issue.
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My bad.
Well the answer I got is that I can wait for the next update, and manually download the european/international version(build) from Oneplus website. It will install and replace the indian version, and supposedly I will be able to remove all the bloatware that I can't install. I can't install the current international build because it is the same number as my current one and its considered downgrading, which is not allowed.
So I will wait for the next update and download it manually. Hopefully this works.
Link to my other thread:
Can I change my Indian Software OOS to the International/European OOS?
I posted this on OP9 forum but OP9 Pro forum looks more active, sorry in advance. I bought a OP9 chinese model LE2110, my software is oxygen OS 11.2.3.3 LE25DA (indian) I want global version because this one has some bloatware and indian...
forum.xda-developers.com
Pro tip: disable auto downloading the software update over wifi, just so that you don't accidentally download it.

It worked, I am now running EU software and the bloatware is gone.

OnePlus 8T Chinese Variant - Return To Stock

Hi all,
I have searched on many threads on XDA and even other sources, but I can't find a solid answer, I don't like to create new threads, but in this case, I had to.
I am going to buy the Chinese variant of the OnePlus 8T, which is advertised to be shipped with Hydrogen OS. I have seen many guides and videos on how to switch to Oxygen OS and it seems very easy and straightforward.
My only concern is, that I will have to root the device (using this guide: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...in-eu-us-kb2000-kb2001-kb2003-kb2005.4178675/ ) and I am unsure how to return the device to stock.
From what I have read, the KB2000 Chinese variant does give a crashdump error if you use the normal MSM Download tool made for the global devices to flash the Chinese variant, because it shipped with Hydrogen OS, and not Oxygen OS.
Now I read on this thread that this is the working version of the MSM Tool for the Chinese KB2000 Hydrogen OS devices.
A few people confirmed that this is indeed working, but I am importing this phone to South Africa, and just want some extra peace of mind before I make the purchase.
My apologies if someone feels I created this post unnecessarily, but I am willing to write a guide for the Chinese version on how to return it to stock to help somebody else out there.
I will truly appreciate it if somebody can shed some light on this thread.
Thanks a lot everyone!

333robbie333 said:
Hi all,
I have searched on many threads on XDA and even other sources, but I can't find a solid answer, I don't like to create new threads, but in this case, I had to.
I am going to buy the Chinese variant of the OnePlus 8T, which is advertised to be shipped with Hydrogen OS. I have seen many guides and videos on how to switch to Oxygen OS and it seems very easy and straightforward.
My only concern is, that I will have to root the device (using this guide: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...in-eu-us-kb2000-kb2001-kb2003-kb2005.4178675/ ) and I am unsure how to return the device to stock.
From what I have read, the KB2000 Chinese variant does give a crashdump error if you use the normal MSM Download tool made for the global devices to flash the Chinese variant, because it shipped with Hydrogen OS, and not Oxygen OS.
Now I read on this thread that this is the working version of the MSM Tool for the Chinese KB2000 Hydrogen OS devices.
A few people confirmed that this is indeed working, but I am importing this phone to South Africa, and just want some extra peace of mind before I make the purchase.
My apologies if someone feels I created this post unnecessarily, but I am willing to write a guide for the Chinese version on how to return it to stock to help somebody else out there.
I will truly appreciate it if somebody can shed some light on this thread.
Thanks a lot everyone!
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To return to stock you can use latest HydrogenOS MSM or OxygenOS MSM tools or even flash unpacked firmware files directly from fastbootd.

Rootk1t said:
To return to stock you can use latest HydrogenOS MSM or OxygenOS MSM tools or even flash unpacked firmware files directly from fastbootd.
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Do you perhaps have a link for the HydrogenOS MSM Tool that is confirmed to be working?

333robbie333 said:
Do you perhaps have a link for the HydrogenOS MSM Tool that is confirmed to be working?
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https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=10763459528675590014 or https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-MwwMBiszDvAoCoqH1P5aZRaLvDFL_66/view
The difference is only in HOS version.
If your phone is made after march 2021, i suggest using latest one HOS MSM (google link).

Rootk1t said:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=10763459528675590014 or https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-MwwMBiszDvAoCoqH1P5aZRaLvDFL_66/view
The difference is only in HOS version.
If your phone is made after march 2021, i suggest using latest one HOS MSM (google link).
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Thank you so much, so in short, it is possible to return the Chinese version to stock and I can basically buy the device without worry?

333robbie333 said:
Thank you so much, so in short, it is possible to return the Chinese version to stock and I can basically buy the device without worry?
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I think returning to stock HOS or OOS is not such a problem.
Look more precisely on other things like carrier support of chinese version (KB2000) in your country, especially if you're going to use 5G, because chinese version has different LTE/5G bands, so it may not reach max internet speed your carrier provides.

Rootk1t said:
I think returning to stock HOS or OOS is not such a problem.
Look more precisely on other things like carrier support of chinese version (KB2000) in your country, especially if you're going to use 5G, because chinese version has different LTE/5G bands, so it may not reach max internet speed your carrier provides.
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Thank you so much, I will be buying the device then. I appreciate your help!

Rootk1t said:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=10763459528675590014 or https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-MwwMBiszDvAoCoqH1P5aZRaLvDFL_66/view
The difference is only in HOS version.
If your phone is made after march 2021, i suggest using latest one HOS MSM (google link).
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can you give me msmtool Hydrogen for 8 Pro?

Devar Bl3nd said:
can you give me msmtool Hydrogen for 8 Pro?
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Firmwares for 8 Pro are on 8 Pro subforum.

Rootk1t said:
Firmwares for 8 Pro are on 8 Pro subforum.
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i can't find MSMTool China Variant for 8 Pro in thread :'(