I posted a thread on this, commented on a couple other threads, posted on Reddit, and I simply cannot get straight answers across the board. All the feedback I'm getting is different. I am willing to PayPal friends and family $5 to the first person that can answer my questions with links to sources just so I can ensure the information I'm getting is correct. I haven't rooted a phone since my 1st Gen Moto X so I'm out of the loop, but have a understanding of everything.
I have a GM1915 OnePlus 7 Pro that is T-Mobile SIM unlocked. I followed the tutorials HERE and HERE to flash the global firmware and all went well. Only issue I had was my SIM was being detected but no service, so I did an OTA update to 10.0.3 and my service is working fine now. Here are where my questions begin:
1. Now that I have installed the international firmware I don't need to get a bootloader unlock from T-Mobile/OnePlus, correct? I can just use the OEM unlock option and unlock via fastboot?
I have had people tell me I am good to enable OEM unlocking and use fastboot oem unlock, others have told me I still need to request a unlock, others tell me to downgrade to SP3. I just need a straightforward answer: Can I use OEM unlocking or do I need to request an unlock from OnePlus?
2. I know bootloader/root can sometimes cause certain applications to not function, but I've also read Magisk has a setting to correct this. I'm mainly just concerned with Google Pay, is there a method for it to still function with root?
Again, I've had some people tell me I can't use Google Pay, Netflix, or anything like that at all, others tell me Magisk Hide and SafetyNet will fix this issue. I also had an individual state "However, recent changes coming might thwart this.". Again, can I use Google Pay or can't I?
3. Part of me would actually like to use the phone stock for a week or so to see if I even feel like I need root access. I am currently on OS 10.0.3, if I update to the newest OS (looks like 10.3.1 is the newest) will I still be able to root with Magisk and flash TWRP? I would assume yes since you can do an OTA update and keep Magisk, but I just wanted to verify.
So if I update to 10.3.1 can I still follow the same tutorial listed under question 1 and it will work? Doesn't the most recent version of TWRP/Magisk support 10.3.1? Or will I need to use MSM and go back to 9.5.X (can't remember the exact version, but it's the OS it puts you on when you follow the steps for international firmware flashing)? Can I even go back to 9.5.X after updating to 10.3.1? I see release notes for TWRP that state is now have Android Q support but I just want to ensure it's compatibile with 10.3.1 or whatever the newest OS is.
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I know regardless my phone is going to get wiped, I just want to be prepared on what I need to do if I decide to root.
I don't need links to tutorials, there are plenty of them and I understand how flashing TWRP and Magisk works, I just need my above questions answered with sources. I have searched around for a couple days and cannot get straight forward answers for any of these. First to answer every question with sources I'll send $5 PayPal.
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I posted a thread on this, commented on a couple other threads, posted on Reddit, and I simply cannot get straight answers across the board. All the feedback I'm getting is different. I am willing to PayPal friends and family $5 to the first person that can answer my questions with links to sources just so I can ensure the information I'm getting is correct. I haven't rooted a phone since my 1st Gen Moto X so I'm out of the loop, but have a understanding of everything.
I have a GM1915 OnePlus 7 Pro that is T-Mobile SIM unlocked. I followed the tutorials HERE and HERE to flash the global firmware and all went well. Only issue I had was my SIM was being detected but no service, so I did an OTA update to 10.0.3 and my service is working fine now. Here are where my questions begin:
1. Now that I have installed the international firmware I don't need to get a bootloader unlock from T-Mobile/OnePlus, correct? I can just use the OEM unlock option and unlock via fastboot?
I have had people tell me I am good to enable OEM unlocking and use fastboot oem unlock, others have told me I still need to request a unlock, others tell me to downgrade to SP3. I just need a straightforward answer: Can I use OEM unlocking or do I need to request an unlock from OnePlus?
2. I know bootloader/root can sometimes cause certain applications to not function, but I've also read Magisk has a setting to correct this. I'm mainly just concerned with Google Pay, is there a method for it to still function with root?
Again, I've had some people tell me I can't use Google Pay, Netflix, or anything like that at all, others tell me Magisk Hide and SafetyNet will fix this issue. I also had an individual state "However, recent changes coming might thwart this.". Again, can I use Google Pay or can't I?
3. Part of me would actually like to use the phone stock for a week or so to see if I even feel like I need root access. I am currently on OS 10.0.3, if I update to the newest OS (looks like 10.3.1 is the newest) will I still be able to root with Magisk and flash TWRP? I would assume yes since you can do an OTA update and keep Magisk, but I just wanted to verify.
So if I update to 10.3.1 can I still follow the same tutorial listed under question 1 and it will work? Doesn't the most recent version of TWRP/Magisk support 10.3.1? Or will I need to use MSM and go back to 9.5.X (can't remember the exact version, but it's the OS it puts you on when you follow the steps for international firmware flashing)? Can I even go back to 9.5.X after updating to 10.3.1? I see release notes for TWRP that state is now have Android Q support but I just want to ensure it's compatibile with 10.3.1 or whatever the newest OS is.
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2019-08-18T15:04:57Z
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I know regardless my phone is going to get wiped, I just want to be prepared on what I need to do if I decide to root.
I don't need links to tutorials, there are plenty of them and I understand how flashing TWRP and Magisk works, I just need my above questions answered with sources. I have searched around for a couple days and cannot get straight forward answers for any of these. First to answer every question with sources I'll send $5 PayPal.
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Firstly I can't give you a reputable source, and I don't want any money. I actually recently bought a Renewed Oneplus 7 Pro from amazon when it was 420, its the Black 8GB 256GB T-Mobile GM1915 model. So here is what I found out , and currently running Ill post some pics to show you
1. If you followed the guides above exactly and everything went smoothly your pefectly fine to use OEM Unlock, it basically installs a version of the firmware that doesn't check for a boot loader unlock token. I had originally requested one as well than found this nifty guide and it worked amazingly.
2. Yes it will work perfectly fine with Magisk, just use the Hide Magisk , it will resintall under a new name. Than you can even go further and use magisk hide to hide it from each app independently. As for google pay I have mine setup and it worked fine. I haven't actually been able to go into store and use it as we are very closed off in home now, but It allowed me to add my card fine, verify with my bank and all that good stuff. As for netflix yes it will work but since you unlocked bootloader you lose the Widevine DRM L1 certification and thus can't watch in HDR anymore. It still works fine though and honestly looks alright to me.
3. I had updated my T-Mobile OS all the way to latest version forget what it was at the moment, and than I did the tutorial to unlock the bootloader and flash twrp/magisk/rom. It worked out perfectly fine so you should be fine as well. What I would do is use the tutorial above unlock bootloader, because that version of the OS doesn't check for unlock token, than flash a stock Global rom 10.3.2 is avaliable now. and enjoy it for awhile and when your ready install a custom rom and magisk.
I'll add some pictures of things you asked about. Sadly I can't show my model number in system due to rom but i showed it connected to my pc.
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Firstly I can't give you a reputable source, and I don't want any money. I actually recently bought a Renewed Oneplus 7 Pro from amazon when it was 420, its the Black 8GB 256GB T-Mobile GM1915 model. So here is what I found out , and currently running Ill post some pics to show you.
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This was more than helpful, and a first hand account. I know you said that you didn't want any money but I am prepared to send it, if you don't want it I will donate to a charity of your choice.
3. I had updated my T-Mobile OS all the way to latest version forget what it was at the moment
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When you say this, did you update your firmware OTA on the T-Mobile firmware, or the Global/International firmware using OTA? I don't want to skip any incremental updates and cause issues so I might update using OTA to the newest it provides than use Oxygen Updater to get to 10.3.2. As long as I can be on the newest firmware and still unlock my bootloader and flash TWRP I'm fine. I mainly got this phone because it ticks every feature box I want and it can be rooted, but I'm up for using it stock for a while to see if I even want root.
Edit: I reread you post and think I looked over something about unlocking the bootloader. So the specific version of the firmware you flash to to swap to the international firmware doesn't require an unlock token, so if I wanted to use the OEM unlock I'd need to be back on that version, but if I wanted to unlock after I update to 10.3.2 I'd need to request a token. Am I understanding that correctly?
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This was more than helpful, and a first hand account. I know you said that you didn't want any money but I am prepared to send it, if you don't want it I will donate to a charity of your choice.
When you say this, did you update your firmware OTA on the T-Mobile firmware, or the Global/International firmware using OTA? I don't want to skip any incremental updates and cause issues so I might update using OTA to the newest it provides than use Oxygen Updater to get to 10.3.2. As long as I can be on the newest firmware and still unlock my bootloader and flash TWRP I'm fine. I mainly got this phone because it ticks every feature box I want and it can be rooted, but I'm up for using it stock for a while to see if I even want root.
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It was the T-Mobile firmware. 10.0.3 version. I had done it before I was even thinking about unlocking bootloader and flashing. Than when I saw the custom ROMS + Kernels where you can gain massive performance gains or optimize battery like mad I was sold on it. Plus the ugly t-mobile boot screens annoyed me. It is an amazing phone and prices can be had at its a steal. Also their is a TWRP that lets you dual boot and use shared data partition. So you could have one boot as a custom ROM, and another as stock and have the data shared in a common partition. Get a little of both ^_^
Like I have two profiles and one is more performance / battery Optimized
This other was more for fun on seeing how far I can push scores I am bored during this lockdown lol
Kireyev said:
It was the T-Mobile firmware. 10.0.3 version. I had done it before I was even thinking about unlocking bootloader and flashing. Than when I saw the custom ROMS + Kernels where you can gain massive performance gains or optimize battery like mad I was sold on it. Plus the ugly t-mobile boot screens annoyed me. It is an amazing phone and prices can be had at its a steal. Also their is a TWRP that lets you dual boot and use shared data partition. So you could have one boot as a custom ROM, and another as stock and have the data shared in a common partition. Get a little of both ^_^
Like I have two profiles and one is more performance / battery Optimized
This other was more for fun on seeing how far I can push scores I am bored during this lockdown lol
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Thanks for all the replies. Would you care to answer this question below? And if you do not want the cash what charity would you like it donated to?
Edit: I reread you post and think I looked over something about unlocking the bootloader. So the specific version of the firmware you flash to to swap to the international firmware doesn't require an unlock token, so if I wanted to use the OEM unlock I'd need to be back on that version, but if I wanted to unlock after I update to 10.3.2 I'd need to request a token. Am I understanding that correctly?
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Thanks for all the replies. Would you care to answer this question below? And if you do not want the cash what charity would you like it donated to?
Edit: I reread you post and think I looked over something about unlocking the bootloader. So the specific version of the firmware you flash to to swap to the international firmware doesn't require an unlock token, so if I wanted to use the OEM unlock I'd need to be back on that version, but if I wanted to unlock after I update to 10.3.2 I'd need to request a token. Am I understanding that correctly?
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You know I am honestly not sure on this part, I did the bootloader unlock right after I followed that tutorial with the MSM tool. I am pretty sure its just the t-mobile firmware that blocks you from doing OEM unlock with out token. Not the global. But one way to find out be enable OEM unlock in developer settings, and run the fastboot oem unlock cmd. See if it works. If not you have your answere and will have to go back to other version. If you want you can always relock bootloader. I would test this but as I've already unlocked , re-locking and unlocking probably not give proper answer. But if you want I can install 10.3.3 lock bootloader and try to unlock it again lol.
EDIT: a test in sues.
Kireyev said:
You know I am honestly not sure on this part, I did the bootloader unlock right after I followed that tutorial with the MSM tool. I am pretty sure its just the t-mobile firmware that blocks you from doing OEM unlock with out token. Not the global. But one way to find out be enable OEM unlock in developer settings, and run the fastboot oem unlock cmd. See if it works. If not you have your answere and will have to go back to other version. If you want you can always relock bootloader. I would test this but as I've already unlocked , re-locking and unlocking probably not give proper answer. But if you want I can install 10.3.3 lock bootloader and try to unlock it again lol.
EDIT: a test in sues.
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So I tried fastboot oem unlock after updating to 10.3.1 and it asked me if I wanted to unlock without prompting for an unlock token. I didn't choose the option to unlock, I kept it locked, but I think if I can get that far I should be able to unlock without a token on 10.3.1
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So I tried fastboot oem unlock after updating to 10.3.1 and it asked me if I wanted to unlock without prompting for an unlock token. I didn't choose the option to unlock, I kept it locked, but I think if I can get that far I should be able to unlock without a token on 10.3.1
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I can confirm now officially. After locking my bootloader, using MSM tool to go back to T-Mobile updating to 10.0.3 and trying to unlock bootloader it wouldn't work as I thought.
When using the MSM tool to go to international version and updating all the way to 10.3.2, it worked perfectly fine. So you can be on global rom and not worry about being able to unlock bootloader later due to updates Very awesome can get on global rom and not compromise bootloader so can have all security in place
Kireyev said:
I can confirm now officially. After locking my bootloader, using MSM tool to go back to T-Mobile updating to 10.0.3 and trying to unlock bootloader it wouldn't work as I thought.
When using the MSM tool to go to international version and updating all the way to 10.3.2, it worked perfectly fine. So you can be on global rom and not worry about being able to unlock bootloader later due to updates Very awesome can get on global rom and not compromise bootloader so can have all security in place
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You are the GOAT. Not only does this help me but hopefully some other members of the community that wish to update and try stock before unlocking the bootloader.
Kireyev said:
I can confirm now officially. After locking my bootloader, using MSM tool to go back to T-Mobile updating to 10.0.3 and trying to unlock bootloader it wouldn't work as I thought.
When using the MSM tool to go to international version and updating all the way to 10.3.2, it worked perfectly fine. So you can be on global rom and not worry about being able to unlock bootloader later due to updates Very awesome can get on global rom and not compromise bootloader so can have all security in place
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Just as verification that I wasn't using the PayPal reward as a ploy to get someone to respond and bail, Kireyev declined payment so I made a donation to ExtraLife in his name. Thanks again for your help to me and the community.
https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=408732
Kireyev said:
I can confirm now officially. After locking my bootloader, using MSM tool to go back to T-Mobile updating to 10.0.3 and trying to unlock bootloader it wouldn't work as I thought.
When using the MSM tool to go to international version and updating all the way to 10.3.2, it worked perfectly fine. So you can be on global rom and not worry about being able to unlock bootloader later due to updates Very awesome can get on global rom and not compromise bootloader so can have all security in place
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hey thank you both for this thread but admittedly i am a little lost and i really do not want to brick this device, ive rooted devices in the pas, some even requiring hardware modifications to do so. but i just want to make sure i do everything right
im on a sim unlocked t-mobile 10.0.3.gm31cb right now
what are the exact steps i need to follow to unlock bootloader, and get on the latest rom ?
Outta said:
hey thank you both for this thread but admittedly i am a little lost and i really do not want to brick this device, ive rooted devices in the pas, some even requiring hardware modifications to do so. but i just want to make sure i do everything right
im on a sim unlock
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If you follow the main guide on xda exactly you're going be fine. Once on global your essentially done because than you can flash a twrp through fastboot and install any rom, kernel you want. As well as magisk. The most important part is that msm guide. Now if you want to be more official get an unlock token and do it the regular way through fastboot with the unlock token. It took about a week in a half to get mine. But the msm guide works perfectly. Also I've gotten my device stuck in multiple fastboot loops and stuff their is always a way back.
Kireyev said:
If you follow the main guide on xda exactly you're going be fine. Once on global your essentially done because than you can flash a twrp through fastboot and install any rom, kernel you want. As well as magisk. The most important part is that msm guide. Now if you want to be more official get an unlock token and do it the regular way through fastboot with the unlock token. It took about a week in a half to get mine. But the msm guide works perfectly. Also I've gotten my device stuck in multiple fastboot loops and stuff their is always a way back.
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Exactly which guide, at least 5 have been discussed lol what are the exact steps to take to go from stock be tmo to bootloader unlocked and rooted on latest stock rom.
I also don't mind sending you a monetary gift for your help. Thanks in advanced.
Outta said:
Exactly which guide, at least 5 have been discussed lol what are the exact steps to take to go from stock be tmo to bootloader unlocked and rooted on latest stock rom.
I also don't mind sending you a monetary gift for your help. Thanks in advanced.
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This guide
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7-pro/help/how-to-convert-tmobile-op7-to-t3935947
Once you follow this you will be off TMobile stock and on global stock. Here you can choose to unlock bootloader or not. You don't need to root and install twrp to be on global rom. Just basically do the msm guide than. Update through the oxygen updater app to latest.
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This guide
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7-pro/help/how-to-convert-tmobile-op7-to-t3935947
Once you follow this you will be off TMobile stock and on global stock. Here you can choose to unlock bootloader or not. You don't need to root and install twrp to be on global rom. Just basically do the msm guide than. Update through the oxygen updater app to latest.
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just bricked my phone at this part:
3) Hold both volume buttons for 5 seconds then plug in the USB cable. OR In ADB type "adb reboot edl".
phone turned off and wont turn back on, any idea what tro do now?
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just bricked my phone at this part:
3) Hold both volume buttons for 5 seconds then plug in the USB cable. OR In ADB type "adb reboot edl".
phone turned off and wont turn back on, any idea what tro do now?
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Yep your in download mode, its not bricked no worries. just hold volume up and power button for awhile you well feel a vibrate and than it will reboot
Kireyev said:
If you follow the main guide on xda exactly you're going be fine. Once on global your essentially done because than you can flash a twrp through fastboot and install any rom, kernel you want. As well as magisk. The most important part is that msm guide. Now if you want to be more official get an unlock token and do it the regular way through fastboot with the unlock token. It took about a week in a half to get mine. But the msm guide works perfectly. Also I've gotten my device stuck in multiple fastboot loops and stuff their is always a way back.
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Yep your in download mode, its not bricked no worries. just hold volume up and power button for awhile you well feel a vibrate and than it will reboot
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Thanks again, saved, do you have any idea what my issue is, why isn't msm seeing my device? Adb does..
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Thanks again, saved, do you have any idea what my issue is, why isn't msm seeing my device? Adb does..
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strange all you really need do is hook it up to pc, enable usb debugging which u've done. type adb reboot edl, wait for it and have msm open and it should connect. My only thing to suggest would be try another cable or another port on the pc. sometimes i've also noticed fastboot can be odd for me and I have to reboot the computer for it to notice my phone . I'd suggest try those things. Did you check your system model and see if it was the 1915 model with the GM31CB?
dont know if you got it or not but heres link to the commands https://droidfeats.com/unlock-bootloader-oneplus-7-pro-t-mobile/
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Without being payed off first? I want to buy the device on monthly payments and be able to root and sim unlock the device.I would greatly appreciate any information on this topic. Thanks In advance!!!
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Without being payed off first? I want to buy the device on monthly payments and be able to root and sim unlock the device.I would greatly appreciate any information on this topic. Thanks In advance!!!
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Review the Guides Forum. SIM unlock is
being done by a TMO rep, did mine, took 2 days to happen. There is also a thread regarding switching phone to international software, at which point you can unlock without needing token from OnePlus.
Yes ....u just need to get sim unlocked otherwise if u go to flash intl version stock rom, oem unlocking will be greyed out still.....ask me how i know so you first get sim unlocked then go into dev options and tick "oem unlocking" NOW if u want to stay on tmobiles fw and unlock bootloader u have to get the bootloader token from one plus takes 7 days.... alternatively u could do what i did and instead of waiting now u can flash to international rom. Update to 9.5.8 then unlock bootloader without needing token (because device thinks it is overseas variant) then you are good to go to install TWRP and magisk
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Yes ....u just need to get sim unlocked otherwise if u go to flash intl version stock rom, oem unlocking will be greyed out still.....ask me how i know so you first get sim unlocked then go into dev options and tick "oem unlocking" NOW if u want to stay on tmobiles fw and unlock bootloader u have to get the bootloader token from one plus takes 7 days.... alternatively u could do what i did and instead of waiting now u can flash to international rom. Update to 9.5.8 then unlock bootloader without needing token (because device thinks it is overseas variant) then you are good to go to install TWRP and magisk
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Do what this guys says, I did all that and I'm SO happy I did. Plus TMOs fw didn't have the fanatic gaming mode just gaming mode which is totally freaking awesome. One thing I didn't do was install TWRP, I just did magisk, did I screw up by not installing twrp?
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Do what this guys says, I did all that and I'm SO happy I did. Plus TMOs fw didn't have the fanatic gaming mode just gaming mode which is totally freaking awesome. One thing I didn't do was install TWRP, I just did magisk, did I screw up by not installing twrp?
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Sidenote: Fnatic gaming mode is now enabled on the T-Mobile firmware (9.5.8).
I just talked to t-mobile chat, they were able to do it for me in less in 5 min. I said that I was going out of the country for a couple months(which is true), there was no other questions asked and my phone is unlocked now. One payments btw.
Hey guys! Thanks for the info, planning to do this once I get my code but out of curiosity, what are the main differences between the international and T-Mobile Roms? Pros and cons? Thanks in advance!
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Hey guys! Thanks for the info, planning to do this once I get my code but out of curiosity, what are the main differences between the international and T-Mobile Roms? Pros and cons? Thanks in advance!
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No differences really tmobile and intl are on 9.5.8.....anyway no bloat on intl like tmobile, tmobile id, etc ..... And the main thing is rcs if u really need it u will be out of luck on intl.... I'm not too worried about it I don't really care if I can see when someone is typing or if they have read my message LOL also I am getting faster.... speeds way faster on international
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Do what this guys says, I did all that and I'm SO happy I did. Plus TMOs fw didn't have the fanatic gaming mode just gaming mode which is totally freaking awesome. One thing I didn't do was install TWRP, I just did magisk, did I screw up by not installing twrp?
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I mean personally if it was me I would have done it just because I made a backup after installing twrp and rooting..... This way I always have something to go back to if need be.... you should always make a backup future reference
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No differences really tmobile and intl are on 9.5.8.....anyway no bloat on intl like tmobile, tmobile id, etc ..... And the main thing is rcs if u really need it u will be out of luck on intl.... I'm not too worried about it I don't really care if I can see when someone is typing or if they have read my message LOL also I am getting faster.... speeds way faster on international
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I mean personally if it was me I would have done it just because I made a backup after installing twrp and rooting..... This way I always have something to go back to if need be.... you should always make a backup future reference
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Thanks for the detailed information! I really appreciate it. I was reading on other threads about losing RCS on international but is that all we would be losing in terms of seeing someone typing? I mean we won't be missing texts or MMS right? I don't mind missing the ability to see someone typing.
sguerra923 said:
Thanks for the detailed information! I really appreciate it. I was reading on other threads about losing RCS on international but is that all we would be losing in terms of seeing someone typing? I mean we won't be missing texts or MMS right? I don't mind missing the ability to see someone typing.
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Correct rcs consists of built in video calling and the chat features and i think something with pic messages (i have had no problems sending big pics) and no thats really it....still have Lte etc...and for video calls google duo is excellent
Can I use kernels/magisk roms on rooted tmobile stock rom?
spart0n said:
Do what this guys says, I did all that and I'm SO happy I did. Plus TMOs fw didn't have the fanatic gaming mode just gaming mode which is totally freaking awesome. One thing I didn't do was install TWRP, I just did magisk, did I screw up by not installing twrp?
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So you switch to international rom, updated, and then rooted with magisk after updating?
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No differences really tmobile and intl are on 9.5.8.....anyway no bloat on intl like tmobile, tmobile id, etc ..... And the main thing is rcs if u really need it u will be out of luck on intl.... I'm not too worried about it I don't really care if I can see when someone is typing or if they have read my message LOL also I am getting faster.... speeds way faster on international
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I mean personally if it was me I would have done it just because I made a backup after installing twrp and rooting..... This way I always have something to go back to if need be.... you should always make a backup future reference
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I've been backing up with titanium isn't that enough?
I'm new to all this
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I've been backing up with titanium isn't that enough?
I'm new to all this
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No that will just freeze apps or backup apps such as system apps or downloaded apps.....u would need twrp. .... I mean if your rooted You should definitely have a backup because obviously you are going to tinker with things and if something goes wrong and you go in to a bootloop what are you going to do ?you would have to start all over with the MSM tool versus just booting into TWRP and restoring your backup..... I'll give you one instance I was messing with the "mixer_paths_tavil.xml" files in my phone to make both top and bottom speaker louder . And if I did something wrong, like didn't give it to correct permissions or simply screwed something up in the file it would have bootlooped ..... But I would be fine because I have a backup so I would just reboot recovery and restore my backup in twrp. So save yourself the headache and always make a backup of your rom that your on in future :good:
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So you switch to international rom, updated, and then rooted with magisk after updating?
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First back all of your data up, if you do it with Google or OnePlus switch however you do it back your stuff up. because switching over to international will wipe the device so will unlocking bootloader....now flash international ROM.... login what's your Google account.. then go to settings, build number tap seven or eight times then you will have developer options go in and enable USB debugging. Make sure oem unlocking is also on..... go to system update and check for 9.5.8 .. (so you can beyond latest update rooted) install 9.5.8 .....Now you can unlock your bootloader with the fastboot command, you can find guides in the forum....after bootloader is unlocked it will wipe everything......this time you can log back in and restore all of your settings on the ROM boots up you will be on 9.5.8 and now the bootloader is unlocked. also go to dev options again and tick usb debugging and enable advanced reboot ...From this step what I did was grab the latest TWRP image and TWRP installer I also grabbed the latest magisk. I downloaded twrp installer right from phone, magisk apk, and magisk zip. This is a big deal because these files need to be on your phone in internal storage (i left them in downloads) so now that the files or on your phone that you need to flash from twrp....u can install twrp img now (use guides on forum) flash twrp img, root etc.
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First back all of your data up, if you do it with Google or OnePlus switch however you do it back your stuff up. because switching over to international will wipe the device so will unlocking bootloader....now flash international ROM.... login what's your Google account.. then go to settings, build number tap seven or eight times then you will have developer options go in and enable USB debugging. Make sure oem unlocking is also on..... go to system update and check for 9.5.8 .. (so you can beyond latest update rooted) install 9.5.8 .....Now you can unlock your bootloader with the fastboot command, you can find guides in the forum....after bootloader is unlocked it will wipe everything......this time you can log back in and restore all of your settings on the ROM boots up you will be on 9.5.8 and now the bootloader is unlocked. also go to dev options again and tick usb debugging and enable advanced reboot ...From this step what I did was grab the latest TWRP image and TWRP installer I also grabbed the latest magisk. I downloaded twrp installer right from phone, magisk apk, and magisk zip. This is a big deal because these files need to be on your phone in internal storage (i left them in downloads) so now that the files or on your phone that you need to flash from twrp....u can install twrp img now (use guides on forum) flash twrp img, root etc.
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So now I have all that downloaded, how do I flash twrp?
sarni84 said:
First back all of your data up, if you do it with Google or OnePlus switch however you do it back your stuff up. because switching over to international will wipe the device so will unlocking bootloader....now flash international ROM.... login what's your Google account.. then go to settings, build number tap seven or eight times then you will have developer options go in and enable USB debugging. Make sure oem unlocking is also on..... go to system update and check for 9.5.8 .. (so you can beyond latest update rooted) install 9.5.8 .....Now you can unlock your bootloader with the fastboot command, you can find guides in the forum....after bootloader is unlocked it will wipe everything......this time you can log back in and restore all of your settings on the ROM boots up you will be on 9.5.8 and now the bootloader is unlocked. also go to dev options again and tick usb debugging and enable advanced reboot ...From this step what I did was grab the latest TWRP image and TWRP installer I also grabbed the latest magisk. I downloaded twrp installer right from phone, magisk apk, and magisk zip. This is a big deal because these files need to be on your phone in internal storage (i left them in downloads) so now that the files or on your phone that you need to flash from twrp....u can install twrp img now (use guides on forum) flash twrp img, root etc.
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Man awesome instructions! I haven't started yet but plan to in the coming days. I was reading various thread to brush up before doing the flashing but correct me if I'm wrong don't you have to be sim unlocked to unlock the bootloader?
sguerra923 said:
Man awesome instructions! I haven't started yet but plan to in the coming days. I was reading various thread to brush up before doing the flashing but correct me if I'm wrong don't you have to be sim unlocked to unlock the bootloader?
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For tmobile yes.....once sim unlocked u can either stay on tmobile simunlocked but will need bootloader "token" from one plus...takes 7 days but then u can unlock bootloader on tmobile ...or u can do it the easier way and as soon as u sim unlock just flash the intl version and u dont need the token ....u can just unlock bootloader with fastboot command
GDane1 said:
Without being payed off first? I want to buy the device on monthly payments and be able to root and sim unlock the device.I would greatly appreciate any information on this topic. Thanks In advance!!!
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Hello big bro, did you later use this method to SIM unlock
Kindly help please
Sorry for making another thread so soon, but I've got new issues now. TL;DR, I'm just trying to get my Moto G7 Power to detect my sim card at *all* anymore. I've been told that installing an OTA will make the phone detect the sim card again, but... I can't re-lock my bootloader.
I've spent pretty much all day looking for ways to re-lock it, but not a single one has worked. I always get the same "Still waiting for signed boot.img" message, even when I try fixes that worked for others. At this point, I give up on trying to re-lock. I just rooted using a guide here and connected to WiFi.
The next best thing would be for me to find another way to install OTAs. I've heard Magisk used to be able to hide your bootloader status and let you do that, but can't anymore, so...
1. Is there a way for me to install official android updates manually? If so, how?
2. If there is, *where* do I find the updates?
T-Mobile [PCO29.114-54-2]
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Tsukomasi said:
Sorry for making another thread so soon, but I've got new issues now. TL;DR, I'm just trying to get my Moto G7 Power to detect my sim card at *all* anymore. I've been told that installing an OTA will make the phone detect the sim card again, but... I can't re-lock my bootloader.
I've spent pretty much all day looking for ways to re-lock it, but not a single one has worked. I always get the same "Still waiting for signed boot.img" message, even when I try fixes that worked for others. At this point, I give up on trying to re-lock. I just rooted using a guide here and connected to WiFi.
The next best thing would be for me to find another way to install OTAs. I've heard Magisk used to be able to hide your bootloader status and let you do that, but can't anymore, so...
1. Is there a way for me to install official android updates manually? If so, how?
2. If there is, *where* do I find the updates?
T-Mobile [PCO29.114-54-2]
XT1955-5
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Retus one u need to flash do u have the bat file? Try flashing the modem non -hlos.bin in fastboot mode
You can install OTAs with unlocked bootloader, but you'll need to unroot your device first
Sorry for being 2 weeks late, but you look like you're in the exact same position I once was. Flashing an official update for my channel, available at https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/ocean/official/ was what solved it for me, for whatever reason. (my SIM also wasn't recognized at all, nor did I have any IMEIs outside of bootloader. Also, the option to enable OEM unlocking never became available to me, despite instantly being available when I solved it)
We're technically able to install OTAs with unlocked bootloaders? But for some reason mine throws up an error at step 3/6 every time, so I'm dependant on Lolinet to install them.
On relocking bootloader, you had to re-flash boot.img, run the command 3 times, re-flash and run the command again or something, I was also going to try that on one of my threads, but since I couldn't enable OEM unlocking.
Hyoretsu said:
Sorry for being 2 weeks late, but you look like you're in the exact same position I once was. Flashing an official update for my channel, available at https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/ocean/official/ was what solved it for me, for whatever reason. (my SIM also wasn't recognized at all, nor did I have any IMEIs outside of bootloader. Also, the option to enable OEM unlocking never became available to me, despite instantly being available when I solved it)
We're technically able to install OTAs with unlocked bootloaders? But for some reason mine throws up an error at step 3/6 every time, so I'm dependant on Lolinet to install them.
On relocking bootloader, you had to re-flash boot.img, run the command 3 times, re-flash and run the command again or something, I was also going to try that on one of my threads, but since I couldn't enable OEM unlocking.
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Every OTA zip first verifies your entire system by checksums. Is there any modified partition the verifier fails and the update process ends with an error.
WoKoschekk said:
Every OTA zip first verifies your entire system by checksums. Is there any modified partition the verifier fails and the update process ends with an error.
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Probably my Magisk then, but meh
So you got the Edge S and want GApps? Basically you unlock your bootloader, root with Magisk, then install MagiskGApps.
DISCLAIMER: UNLOCKING YOUR BOOTLOADER MAY VOID YOUR WARRANTY, AND DOING ALL THESE THINGS IN THIS GUIDE MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE/BRICKING YOUR PHONE. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYTHING YOU DO TO YOUR PHONE. PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK.
1. Unlock the bootloader: that should be doable with their global bootloader unlock website here.
2. Download Lenovo Motoroa Smart Assistant (Rescue and Smart Assistant), and follow its instructions to "rescue" your device. It will lead you to boot into bootloader mode and download the firmware. Find the firmware file via the LMSA's downloads (should have a "show folder" button). You'll need the boot.img file for Magisk.
3. Download Magisk, then follow its instructions. You'll have to copy the boot.img to your device, then use Magisk to patch the boot file, then copy the modified one to your PC.
4. You'll need fastboot. If you don't have it already, you can download the Android SDK platform tools here. Then go into the folder, Shift+Right Click the folder, then "Open Command Prompt" or "Open PowerShell," you should have something close to one of those two. Copy your Magisk modified .img file to that folder, then you'll want to input:
fastboot flash boot [modified .img file]
Once that completes, you should see in large text, "Start" on your phone next to the power button. Press the power button, and it should boot, and you should have root now.
5. Download MagiskGApps to your phone, open Magisk on your phone, click the button that looks like a puzzle piece at the bottom of the screen, "Modules." Click "Install from storage," locate the MagiskGApps file, and install it. After that it will ask you to restart your phone, do that, then you'll just have to be patient as it takes time once its restarted to load everything. You also may need to update some or all of the apps, then you should be able to use the notification to finish setting up the phone with Google Setup.
Thanks to Motorola for making it easy to unlock their bootloaders
Thanks to the whole Magisk team for making an easy, awesome root (and more!)
Thanks to Wacko1805 (and team?) for making MagiskGApps. This is really awesome.
unlock the BL and get root is will make some apps fingerprint and face ID fail?
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unlock the BL and get root is will make some apps fingerprint and face ID fail?
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Magisk has a "Magisk Hide" which will allow it to pass SafetyNet, and most things which check on device security will think the device is secure. But unlocking BL and rooting does make the device less secure, and therefore incurs its own risks apart from bricking or damaging the device.
HopelesRomantc91 said:
Magisk has a "Magisk Hide" which will allow it to pass SafetyNet, and most things which check on device security will think the device is secure. But unlocking BL and rooting does make the device less secure, and therefore incurs its own risks apart from bricking or damaging the device.
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yes, i knew the unlock and root will take risk.. but not sure is Payment business apps using fingerprint will work normal.
kimker said:
yes, i knew the unlock and root will take risk.. but not sure is Payment business apps using fingerprint will work normal.
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Google Pay works. But according to the Motorola website you should be able to relock the bootloader if yours doesn't work. But there's never any guarantee. If you need your device secure, recommend don't unlock bl or root, or wait to see if there's a root option without bootloader unlock that can be easily undone.
HopelesRomantc91 said:
Google Pay works. But according to the Motorola website you should be able to relock the bootloader if yours doesn't work. But there's never any guarantee. If you need your device secure, recommend don't unlock bl or root, or wait to see if there's a root option without bootloader unlock that can be easily undone.
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I saw that someone’s edge s had unlocked the BL and Flash G100 firmware and everything worked normally, and then tried to lock the BL again, but it was unsuccessful and the system could not start. The flashing tool does not recognize the machine.
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I saw that someone’s edge s had unlocked the BL and Flash G100 firmware and everything worked normally, and then tried to lock the BL again, but it was unsuccessful and the system could not start. The flashing tool does not recognize the machine.
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That's not good. Hopefully they can restore it back somehow. With this guide to unlock and flash gapps why would you need to flash G100 though? This seems to be itright now without one of rom developer's releases to get root & apps. For me this is all i would look for. Titanium backup on it and restore.. done until PE rom comes out.
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I saw that someone’s edge s had unlocked the BL and Flash G100 firmware and everything worked normally, and then tried to lock the BL again, but it was unsuccessful and the system could not start. The flashing tool does not recognize the machine.
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I would think yes, if you flash different firmware, locking the BL would likely cause problems. It's very difficult to do anything w/o unlocked bootloader, except sometimes rooting is doable. That's pretty much the behavior I expect. If they come to this subforum, we might be able to help.
HopelesRomantc91 said:
I would think yes, if you flash different firmware, locking the BL would likely cause problems. It's very difficult to do anything w/o unlocked bootloader, except sometimes rooting is doable. That's pretty much the behavior I expect. If they come to this subforum, we might be able to help.
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thank you. They did not ask for help. It seems that the lock BL is a self-verification switch, and then performs a verification system integrity.
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I would think yes, if you flash different firmware, locking the BL would likely cause problems. It's very difficult to do anything w/o unlocked bootloader, except sometimes rooting is doable. That's pretty much the behavior I expect. If they come to this subforum, we might be able to help.
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I'm curious,If you unlock and flash other firmware and then flash back to the original firmware, can it be locked again?
Mine doesn't let me unlock its BL. I've got unlock code from moto and did a factory reset with SIM card in slot 1. After enabling developer mode and debugging the switch still is greyed out. So no chance to unlock it.
Has anyone got an idea what to try now?
Moto support answered yesterday to my request but also no solution since I told them that it doesn't work
Device is not branded. I got it from Amazon so no provider branding.
If this won't be able to be unlocked and rooted I'll have to return it and switch to a Google Pixel.
kischde said:
Mine doesn't let me unlock its BL. I've got unlock code from moto and did a factory reset with SIM card in slot 1. After enabling developer mode and debugging the switch still is greyed out. So no chance to unlock it.
Has anyone got an idea what to try now?
Moto support answered yesterday to my request but also no solution since I told them that it doesn't work
Device is not branded. I got it from Amazon so no provider branding.
If this won't be able to be unlocked and rooted I'll have to return it and switch to a Google Pixel.
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I had the same issue, you need to factory reset WITH your sim card in the phone, this will let you open the OEM unlock slide thing in the dev mode.
Then once its done you can fastboot and unlock the bootloader.
I did so, maybe I explained not so well. SIM was inserted and then I did factory reset by starting it from settings. After restart it's still the same - switch / unlock slider greyed out.
kischde said:
I did so, maybe I explained not so well. SIM was inserted and then I did factory reset by starting it from settings. After restart it's still the same - switch / unlock slider greyed out.
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On my OG Pixel XL, I had to wait 7 days for the slider to become normal. By the time I got around to do it on the Edge S it was about the same time.... could be related
Now as you said that I remember that thingy with another device. Maybe a Xiaomi I think... With that I had to wait several days until the unlock code was delivered.
But there was a message, too, when trying to get it sooner, which said you needed to wait some more time.
Not sure if it's the the same for Moto devices? Then again, when thinking that you experienced the same with a Pixel, too...
Did anyone else make such an experience with his/her g100?
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Now as you said that I remember that thingy with another device. Maybe a Xiaomi I think... With that I had to wait several days until the unlock code was delivered.
But there was a message, too, when trying to get it sooner, which said you needed to wait some more time.
Not sure if it's the the same for Moto devices? Then again, when thinking that you experienced the same with a Pixel, too...
Did anyone else make such an experience with his/her g100?
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Make sure your on the latest OTA, Lenovo made a mistake on previous versions with the OEM Unlocking function not being enabled. They fixed it in latest ota.
RSA tool said the file I uploaded yesterday is the latest one available (and it's exactly the same as the installed version).
The device was released just a few days ago in Europe. Perhaps they fixed the unlock switch in other regions and still need to fix it in Europe..
Will wait until weekend if they come up with a solution. If not I'm afraid I have to return the device as I need it personally AND professionally, too - I'm field agent, so.... :/
HopelesRomantc91 said:
I would think yes, if you flash different firmware, locking the BL would likely cause problems. It's very difficult to do anything w/o unlocked bootloader, except sometimes rooting is doable. That's pretty much the behavior I expect. If they come to this subforum, we might be able to help.
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The poor guy whose phone turned bricks went to the after-sales department of moto, and the answer was that he needed to replace the phone motherboard. .
kimker said:
The poor guy whose phone turned bricks went to the after-sales department of moto, and the answer was that he needed to replace the phone motherboard. .
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Ouch...
kimker said:
I'm curious,If you unlock and flash other firmware and then flash back to the original firmware, can it be locked again?
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I would assume so, but I don't really know why anyone would want to relock.
MOD Edit: check post #25#25 before you proceed.
craznazn said:
This thread was created before I made the MSM conversion, hence the confusion. Probably could be locked now.
And if the OP is still reading this, for your own good don't mess with modemst1/2/persist unless you really know what you're doing.
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As title suggests, I am trying to convert from the T-Mobile software to Global or EU. Have already read the threads claiming you can just flash the firmware that you want and everything will work fine as long as you also flash the T-Mobile carrier, modem, modemst1, and modemst2 images. However, there is no local upgrade option in settings, so I decided to go the manual route by downloading full zip, using payload dumper and flashing all required partitions, including the T-Mobile modem partitions and whatnot. Well, in terminal when trying to flash certain ones, I get the error:
FAILED (remote: 'Flashing is not allowed for Critical Partitions
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fastboot: error: Command failed
So I basically just reboot, nothing seems changed and I still have a working phone. What gives? I'm coming from the OnePlus 7 Pro and although had my ups and downs (generally forgetting a step or making small mistakes) it was a fairly easy experience and I could usually just retrace my steps or do some research on forums and figure it out. This time I have looked through so many forums here and on other sites but I can't figure out what's going on.
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Phone is fully functional as of right now
Running 11.2.2.2 (T-Mobile) attempting to convert to 11.2.4.4 (EU)
Had mobbdeep network unlock for me, then requested unlock token from OnePlus, flashed unlock_code.bin, unlocked Bootloader
Successfully rooted with Magisk, although failed SafetyNet so installed latest canary build and everything is working flawlessly now
Can't local upgrade, can't flash via Fastboot, no TWRP available for this device, is there anything that I am missing? or another way that I can flash full update or partitions?
I know I may seem impatient, but I've seen so many others say they already converted to global, and it's working after flashing necessary modem and carrier partitions. Just wondering EXACTLY how they were able to do it, when I followed exact steps from these threads and I've done this sort of thing so many times in the past it is downright frustrating at this point. I've also contacted OnePlus to see if there is an MSM tool available for this device and they sort of made it seem that there was and said my concern will be escalated and I will get a response via email within 24 hours (fingers crossed).
My next steps will be to re-lock the bootloader and start from scratch. After that, I guess my only recourse is to wait for TWRP or MSM tool and official guide for converting to global ROM. Thanks in advance for any and all clarifications.
Side Note: Already tried fastboot flashing unlock_critical command and similar ones, always returns message saying already unlocked. And the conversion guide I was following was from this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/tmo-eu-global-the-way-i-did-it.4264883/
Certain partitions need to be flashed from the bootloader fastboot, not fastbootd.
Either way, there is no going back to the T-Mobile firmware as there's no unbrick tool yet.
Don't do this.
lrod55 said:
As title suggests, I am trying to convert from the T-Mobile software to Global or EU. Have already read the threads claiming you can just flash the firmware that you want and everything will work fine as long as you also flash the T-Mobile carrier, modem, modemst1, and modemst2 images. However, there is no local upgrade option in settings, so I decided to go the manual route by downloading full zip, using payload dumper and flashing all required partitions, including the T-Mobile modem partitions and whatnot. Well, in terminal when trying to flash certain ones, I get the error:
FAILED (remote: 'Flashing is not allowed for Critical Partitions
')
fastboot: error: Command failed
So I basically just reboot, nothing seems changed and I still have a working phone. What gives? I'm coming from the OnePlus 7 Pro and although had my ups and downs (generally forgetting a step or making small mistakes) it was a fairly easy experience and I could usually just retrace my steps or do some research on forums and figure it out. This time I have looked through so many forums here and on other sites but I can't figure out what's going on.
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Phone is fully functional as of right now
Running 11.2.2.2 (T-Mobile) attempting to convert to 11.2.4.4 (EU)
Had mobbdeep network unlock for me, then requested unlock token from OnePlus, flashed unlock_code.bin, unlocked Bootloader
Successfully rooted with Magisk, although failed SafetyNet so installed latest canary build and everything is working flawlessly now
Can't local upgrade, can't flash via Fastboot, no TWRP available for this device, is there anything that I am missing? or another way that I can flash full update or partitions?
I know I may seem impatient, but I've seen so many others say they already converted to global, and it's working after flashing necessary modem and carrier partitions. Just wondering EXACTLY how they were able to do it, when I followed exact steps from these threads and I've done this sort of thing so many times in the past it is downright frustrating at this point. I've also contacted OnePlus to see if there is an MSM tool available for this device and they sort of made it seem that there was and said my concern will be escalated and I will get a response via email within 24 hours (fingers crossed).
My next steps will be to re-lock the bootloader and start from scratch. After that, I guess my only recourse is to wait for TWRP or MSM tool and official guide for converting to global ROM. Thanks in advance for any and all clarifications.
Side Note: Already tried fastboot flashing unlock_critical command and similar ones, always returns message saying already unlocked. And the conversion guide I was following was from this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/tmo-eu-global-the-way-i-did-it.4264883/
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Curious, do you have the stock T-Mobile oneplus9 regular boot.img you can share ? I am looking to try several things on my end but I forgot to backup that img file. Thank you in advance.
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Curious, do you have the stock T-Mobile oneplus9 regular boot.img you can share ? I am looking to try several things on my end but I forgot to backup that img file. Thank you in advance.
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I should still have the boot.img I backed up from stock 11.2.2.2 (T-Mobile). I'll attach it here when I get off work
LLStarks said:
Certain partitions need to be flashed from the bootloader fastboot, not fastbootd.
Either way, there is no going back to the T-Mobile firmware as there's no unbrick tool yet.
Don't do this.
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+1 . I myself love flashing things and have the unlocked op9. Just got in mail and unlocked and rooted this evening. I however will not be flashing anything but magisk updates till an msm tool is available for us to use.
inspron said:
Curious, do you have the stock T-Mobile oneplus9 regular boot.img you can share ? I am looking to try several things on my end but I forgot to backup that img file. Thank you in advance.
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This should be the stock boot.img from the 11.2.2.2 T-Mobile build. Named it that way so as to not confuse it with stock boot image from 11.2.4.4 (EU)
boot(old).img (Google Drive link)
mattie_49 said:
+1 . I myself love flashing things and have the unlocked op9. Just got in mail and unlocked and rooted this evening. I however will not be flashing anything but magisk updates till an msm tool is available for us to use.
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Will heed your guys' warnings. Just was super curious (and confused) as to how others were able to get it to work
Following in case there is a breakthrough. I hate the locked T-Mobile BS. And all I want to be able to do is stay awake while charging. My 6 did it no problem. But this thing is making me mad.
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Following in case there is a breakthrough. I hate the locked T-Mobile BS. And all I want to be able to do is stay awake while charging. My 6 did it no problem. But this thing is making me mad.
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You know the unlocked global version works with carrier sims. I'm on verizon . Bought the unlocked 9 popped the verizon sim in and everything works perfect. Vvm/5g everything. And unlocked to my liking
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You know the unlocked global version works with carrier sims. I'm on verizon . Bought the unlocked 9 popped the verizon sim in and everything works perfect. Vvm/5g everything. And unlocked to my liking
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Yes, I am very aware of that. The issue is I have the T-Mobile version because I got if 1/2 off with a trade in. Will this warrant a trade after I pay it off? Maybe. But I would rather just put on Lineage OS if that becomes possible.
lrod55 said:
As title suggests, I am trying to convert from the T-Mobile software to Global or EU. Have already read the threads claiming you can just flash the firmware that you want and everything will work fine as long as you also flash the T-Mobile carrier, modem, modemst1, and modemst2 images. However, there is no local upgrade option in settings, so I decided to go the manual route by downloading full zip, using payload dumper and flashing all required partitions, including the T-Mobile modem partitions and whatnot. Well, in terminal when trying to flash certain ones, I get the error:
FAILED (remote: 'Flashing is not allowed for Critical Partitions
')
fastboot: error: Command failed
So I basically just reboot, nothing seems changed and I still have a working phone. What gives? I'm coming from the OnePlus 7 Pro and although had my ups and downs (generally forgetting a step or making small mistakes) it was a fairly easy experience and I could usually just retrace my steps or do some research on forums and figure it out. This time I have looked through so many forums here and on other sites but I can't figure out what's going on.
Details:
Phone is fully functional as of right now
Running 11.2.2.2 (T-Mobile) attempting to convert to 11.2.4.4 (EU)
Had mobbdeep network unlock for me, then requested unlock token from OnePlus, flashed unlock_code.bin, unlocked Bootloader
Successfully rooted with Magisk, although failed SafetyNet so installed latest canary build and everything is working flawlessly now
Can't local upgrade, can't flash via Fastboot, no TWRP available for this device, is there anything that I am missing? or another way that I can flash full update or partitions?
I know I may seem impatient, but I've seen so many others say they already converted to global, and it's working after flashing necessary modem and carrier partitions. Just wondering EXACTLY how they were able to do it, when I followed exact steps from these threads and I've done this sort of thing so many times in the past it is downright frustrating at this point. I've also contacted OnePlus to see if there is an MSM tool available for this device and they sort of made it seem that there was and said my concern will be escalated and I will get a response via email within 24 hours (fingers crossed).
My next steps will be to re-lock the bootloader and start from scratch. After that, I guess my only recourse is to wait for TWRP or MSM tool and official guide for converting to global ROM. Thanks in advance for any and all clarifications.
Side Note: Already tried fastboot flashing unlock_critical command and similar ones, always returns message saying already unlocked. And the conversion guide I was following was from this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/tmo-eu-global-the-way-i-did-it.4264883/
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you flash from bootloader (fastboot) or from fastbootd
FAILED (remote: 'Flashing is not allowed for Critical Partitions this is when you flash in fastboot
only fastbootd can flashh all partition
jaed.43725 said:
Following in case there is a breakthrough. I hate the locked T-Mobile BS. And all I want to be able to do is stay awake while charging. My 6 did it no problem. But this thing is making me mad.
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You know there's a specific option under the development settings called 'stay awake', right?
TheKnux said:
You know there's a specific option under the development settings called 'stay awake', right?
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I can not select it. It is greyed out for some reason.
TheKnux said:
You know there's a specific option under the development settings called 'stay awake', right?
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On the T-Mobile version it is not selectable.
jaed.43725 said:
On the T-Mobile version it is not selectable.
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Yeah that's BS because I definitely selected it while I was backing up my data before I converted from T-Mobile firmware.
jaed.43725 said:
On the T-Mobile version it is not selectable.
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I'm on t-mobile version i can select it as well. Pretty sure everything in developers options is selectable. Some don't stick for whatever reason.
Ya, I don't know what this things deal is. But as soon as I get the ability to flash to international I'm doing it.
Where is the guide for flashing a OnePlus 9 from T-Mobile to International?
Btw for everyone following this thread, its an easy to miss step, but if you follow the guides for converting, all you have to do is go into fastboot and then use command “fastboot reboot fastboot”. This apparently puts you in fastbootd (never had to use this before, I would just use commands and flash stuff from bootloader screen but whatever) where you can then flash the needed partitions. Also, no hate to the guy who posted the recent conversion thread but it is super unorganized and a little too easy to miss that step, as well as MAKE SURE you read through the .bat file they provided because it is NOT correct. They have some typos in there so it wasn’t working for me at first. It’s a pain in the ass but I highly recommend going through each command, copy/paste, and read it to make sure there’s no typos then hit enter or you will run into errors like I did. Good luck
Hello all!
Thanks for taking the time to click into this.
About me: I mostly see myself as a somewhat tech-savvy noob - I have rooted several devices in the past, flashed ROMs, etc.
New Device: OnePlus 8T T-Mobile Variant purchased from OnePlus.com
Condition: Brand New - never started the device
I would like to essentially imitate Calyx as described here.
=> install TWRP/Magisk + flash 'LineageOS for MicroG'
Questions:
1) Will I be able to unlock the bootloader given that this is the T-Mobile variant purchased from OnePlus?
2) Do I need to take additional steps because this phone is the T-Mobile variant?
3) basic question: I have never started the phone so it has no personal data - should I back up the current setup in case I need to return to OOS for any reason or can I track down the default OOS installation making that all unnecessary?
(I remember in the past default Samsung installations were easily tracked down and flashed using Odin).
4) Would you recommend any detailed instructions to go through the process of backup, installing custom recovery, accessing root privileges, flashing LineageOS for MicroG, etc?
(I feel like I am piecing parts together from different places and it's all not fitting together)
Thank you so much for reading this.... I feel like I'm going down several rabbit holes currently so any perspective or support is welcome!
It would be helpful to hear any thoughts from some more experienced peeps before I move ahead.
Thank you!
Currently, I am trying to get the SIM unlocked, then unlock the bootloader, and proceed with the plan above.
I am considering returning the phone and getting a different one that has more users on XDA to avoid having bizarre issues arise with the steps involved with the T-Mobile version of the 8T and being totally on my own.
doctadocta said:
Currently, I am trying to get the SIM unlocked, then unlock the bootloader, and proceed with the plan above.
I am considering returning the phone and getting a different one that has more users on XDA to avoid having bizarre issues arise with the steps involved with the T-Mobile version of the 8T and being totally on my own.
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yeah I dont see much help for Tmo version and I faced lots of issues just trying to get a brand new one recognized by my computer.
Ejvyas said:
yeah I dont see much help for Tmo version and I faced lots of issues just trying to get a brand new one recognized by my computer.
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whoa! that's helpful feedback. Thank you for posting!
Based on your comment, I am leaning towards returning the phone.
I think I learn best through examples and may need a little support.
I am now wondering how I can figure out which phones have the largest 'community' on XDA.
I have the T-Mobile variant. There's more support and options available so don't be discouraged.
Normally, you have to be SIM unlocked before you can do anything else, like bootloader unlocking. If the phone is being paid for or financed and you haven't been a long time customer you may or may not get it SIM unlocked.
That said, I got mine SIM unlocked after contacting the T-Mobile Tforce people on Facebook. Then I saw this thread on Rebranding the T-Mobile variant.
[GUIDE] Convert TMO to EU via MSM Tool, no SIM Unlock or Bootloader Unlock needed!
*** Use this at your very own risk. *** You will lose all data *** Backup your working modem and persist, just in case *** Read the entire post and follow the steps closely before asking for help. Post all error messages and steps you took...
forum.xda-developers.com
Following it I changed the T-Mobile firmware to the European firmware. If nothing else you get more recent updates and a local update feature (full OTA updates can be downloaded and installed locally). As a result of the conversion I was able to simply fastboot unlock the bootloader without need for waiting for a code from OnePlus. The phone is now bootloader unlocked and rooted with Magisk.
Note that according to the OP, SIM unlock is not necessary for the conversion but you'll still need to be SIM unlocked to be able to unlock the bootloader.
Now that I'm "free" I now have the itch for a custom ROM. Over the years all of my devices run either with microG or just UnifiedNlp but no Google. I feel the need to do the same here. Currently I just have most Google apps disabled and using FOSS apps in their place but still...
Besides LineageOS for microG, the 8T also has Carbon ROM and crDroid. They historically have always had signature spoofing support so I assume they still do with Android 11. That means microG can be used.
Check the guides and ROM/Kernel threads for more info.
I don't know if I can get to trying anything this week but I hope to. I work at a drive-in movie theater and with Spider-Man coming out this week I'll be quite busy.
marcdw said:
I have the T-Mobile variant. There's more support and options available so don't be discouraged.
Normally, you have to be SIM unlocked before you can do anything else, like bootloader unlocking. If the phone is being paid for or financed and you haven't been a long time customer you may or may not get it SIM unlocked.
That said, I got mine SIM unlocked after contacting the T-Mobile Tforce people on Facebook. Then I saw this thread on Rebranding the T-Mobile variant.
[GUIDE] Convert TMO to EU via MSM Tool, no SIM Unlock or Bootloader Unlock needed!
*** Use this at your very own risk. *** You will lose all data *** Backup your working modem and persist, just in case *** Read the entire post and follow the steps closely before asking for help. Post all error messages and steps you took...
forum.xda-developers.com
Following it I changed the T-Mobile firmware to the European firmware. If nothing else you get more recent updates and a local update feature (full OTA updates can be downloaded and installed locally). As a result of the conversion I was able to simply fastboot unlock the bootloader without need for waiting for a code from OnePlus. The phone is now bootloader unlocked and rooted with Magisk.
Note that according to the OP, SIM unlock is not necessary for the conversion but you'll still need to be SIM unlocked to be able to unlock the bootloader.
Now that I'm "free" I now have the itch for a custom ROM. Over the years all of my devices run either with microG or just UnifiedNlp but no Google. I feel the need to do the same here. Currently I just have most Google apps disabled and using FOSS apps in their place but still...
Besides LineageOS for microG, the 8T also has Carbon ROM and crDroid. They historically have always had signature spoofing support so I assume they still do with Android 11. That means microG can be used.
Check the guides and ROM/Kernel threads for more info.
I don't know if I can get to trying anything this week but I hope to. I work at a drive-in movie theater and with Spider-Man coming out this week I'll be quite busy.
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Do you know how to fix this ?
"Automatic Detection of DDR failed"
Ejvyas said:
Do you know how to fix this ?
"Automatic Detection of DDR failed"
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Excuse the late reply.
No, not too versed on this device really. I searched for that error and got a lot of hits but didn't have the time to read up. Sorry.