Hello,
I recently updated my Oneplus 7 Pro to the newest software. Now some apps are crashing: Chrome Browser and Brave Browser. I also have problems with the Netflix app, it says my device is not supported.
Unlocked bootloader, Magisk also installed.
I hope anyone can help me
Regards,
Twan
Well, with unlocking the Bootloader, you're losing Widevine L1 certificate, meaning no HD on Netflix, and also sometimes Netflix says that your phone isn't compatible.
ekin_strops said:
Well, with unlocking the Bootloader, you're losing Widevine L1 certificate, meaning no HD on Netflix, and also sometimes Netflix says that your phone isn't compatible.
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Alright, you have any idea about the browser issues?
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As the title states, is there a way to get this going?
I picked up a OnePlus 6 which supports L1. Once I rooted the device it appears to have dropped to L3. Is there a way to keep root and have L3? The only instance I care about this for is YouTube TV. It's not so much the resolution but the frame rate. 60 FPS content isn't available unless you're at 720p minimum and L3 only gives you a maximum of 480p which is at 30 FPS. I tried searching couldn't find any topic of discussion.
Is my only way to get back to L1 to unroot and relock the bootloader?
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Is my only way to get back to L1 to unroot and relock the bootloader?
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Unfortunately yes. It has nothing to do with root, but Widevine L1 requires a locked bootloader on all android devices. More detailed information is available here. Seems like it would make more people more likely to pirate the content since they can't use the services they actually pay for like Netflix, Amazon, Google, etc; but I that's DRM for ya.
Yes and no. I've got a device which have L1 and unlocked bootloader to gain root. All fine.
@whyou how did you do it?
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@whyou how did you do it?
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Device motorola Z3 China version. Flashed to Verizon ROM. Then simply unlock and flash magisk-ed boot.img. Interesting that unlocking bootloader does not break Widevine L1.
I've lost my widevine L1 certification after Oneplus 7 Pro 11.0.1.1 update. PLEASE HELPPP
When I got my OP6, I unlocked my bootloader and rooted my OnePlus 6 when it was running 5.1.9. However, SafetyNet Check would randomly sometimes pass and sometimes fail for a while, after settling on failing. I was and still am unable to use google pay or install netflix. Other apps could also detect I was rooted and would not run despite me hiding root from them using magisk hide.
I recently upgraded my phone to 5.1.11 using the OTA update. This removed root, so I assumed these would start working again after the update, but they still do not. Various apps still think I am rooted and do not run.
Does anybody have any insight about what can be the cause of this, or how I can get SafetyNet Check to pass? I don't even care about root, I just want to be able to use google pay
Have you tried locking the bootloader again? Often times, an unlocked bootloader will simply cause a fail for Safetynet. Again, not 100% sure this'll work, but it's worth a shot.
Your bootloader is unlocked check your bootloader if bootloader is locked then you need to wipe your data most of devices need to be wiped after you unroot your device.
easy fix and all you need to do is clear the playstore data so that it gets a fresh start and then reboot and check the google play store settings and see if its ceritfied again.
quantumcity said:
When I got my OP6, I unlocked my bootloader and rooted my OnePlus 6 when it was running 5.1.9. However, SafetyNet Check would randomly sometimes pass and sometimes fail for a while, after settling on failing. I was and still am unable to use google pay or install netflix. Other apps could also detect I was rooted and would not run despite me hiding root from them using magisk hide.
I recently upgraded my phone to 5.1.11 using the OTA update. This removed root, so I assumed these would start working again after the update, but they still do not. Various apps still think I am rooted and do not run.
Does anybody have any insight about what can be the cause of this, or how I can get SafetyNet Check to pass? I don't even care about root, I just want to be able to use google pay
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Google pay will work if you re-lock your bootloader. Not sure about Netflix as I don't use it on my mobile.
Edit: as for insight into why, it's a security thing. When you unlock your bootloader you compromise the security of your device so certain things won't work by design.
People need to stop suggesting to lock the bootloader. It's not needed! I have an unlocked bootloader and everything works fine. You need to install magisk and clear play store data like I told you in the second thread you created.
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yldlj said:
People need to stop suggesting to lock the bootloader. It's not needed! I have an unlocked bootloader and everything works fine. You need to install magisk and clear play store data like I told you in the second thread you created.
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While you do not need to lock the bootloader to use Netflix, you do need to lock it for HD playback. Netflix uses Widevine DRM and you need Widevine L1 for HD playback. If your bootloader is unlocked you only have Widevine L3. L3 will still allow you to view Netflix content, but you won't get 720p and up without L1. You can use the "DRM Info" app from the Play Store to confirm your Widevine level and use the "Test Patterns" videos inside Netflix to confirm what your max resolution and framerate are.
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While you do not need to lock the bootloader to use Netflix, you do need to lock it for HD playback. Netflix uses Widevine DRM and you need Widevine L1 for HD playback. If your bootloader is unlocked you only have Widevine L3. L3 will still allow you to view Netflix content, but you won't get 720p and up without L1. You can use the "DRM Info" app from the Play Store to confirm your Widevine level and use the "Test Patterns" videos inside Netflix to confirm what your max resolution and framerate are.
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Yes but that is NOT the OP problem.
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yldlj said:
People need to stop suggesting to lock the bootloader. It's not needed! I have an unlocked bootloader and everything works fine. You need to install magisk and clear play store data like I told you in the second thread you created.
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As said there are only two solutions, either go entirely locked and stock(ed) or do what yldlj said. It actually quite simple people.
If you unlock your bootloader, you HAVE root with Magisk and make sure you hide root for all mobile payment apps. Just having an unlocked bootloader WILL FAIL SAFETYNET CHECKS. So you either lock your bottle or unlock it and root.
The Netflix thing is if you unlock you won't be certified in the play store so you won't see Netflix to install it. If you download the apk you can install it and is it without root but your widevine security is L3 and can only playback a Mac resolution of 480p. You will have to have a locked bootloader to to playback anything 720p, 1080p and 1440p
Eric214 said:
If you unlock your bootloader, you HAVE root with Magisk and make sure you hide root for all mobile payment apps. Just having an unlocked bootloader WILL FAIL SAFETYNET CHECKS. So you either lock your bottle or unlock it and root.
The Netflix thing is if you unlock you won't be certified in the play store so you won't see Netflix to install it. If you download the apk you can install it and is it without root but your widevine security is L3 and can only playback a Mac resolution of 480p. You will have to have a locked bootloader to to playback anything 720p, 1080p and 1440p
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My bootloader is unlocked and I am not using magisk to hide anything yes I am still certified in Google Play and Netflix is showing up to download. Make sure you are in a country that supports Netflix. Netflix is not available in every country. Also my Magisk is passing safety net checks with the unlocked bootloader
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My bootloader is unlocked and I am not using magisk to hide anything yes I am still certified in Google Play and Netflix is showing up to download. Make sure you are in a country that supports Netflix. Netflix is not available in every country. Also my Magisk is passing safety net checks with the unlocked bootloader
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Maybe something changed because it was that way but it's still the same deal for the widevine security that you cant be unlocked and be level 1 (L1) that you can't change with root or hiding anything.
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My bootloader is unlocked and I am not using magisk to hide anything yes I am still certified in Google Play and Netflix is showing up to download. Make sure you are in a country that supports Netflix. Netflix is not available in every country. Also my Magisk is passing safety net checks with the unlocked bootloader
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You might not be hiding those specific apps but the magisk hide toggle will be enabled which is enough. So yes you are using magisk hide. anyway the OP hasn't even been replying so yes either fixed the issue it doesn't care anymore.
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UPDATE 2020-11-12:
With the latest 11.0.3.4 update, Widevine stays at L1 even if you unlock the bootloader or root!
Hi all,
I have seen one comment that someone rooted the 8T and widevine becomes L3 instead of L1, unlike the 8/8 Pro.
Can anyone with rooted 8T or bootloader unlocked 8T comment below what is your widevine security level? You can use the app here to check: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.androidfung.drminfo&hl=en
Please include your 8T model (e.g. KB2005), whether bootloader is unlocked and/or your phone is rooted. Thanks in advance!
8T model KB2005
Unlocked bootloader
Rooted
It has security level L3
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Keinta15 said:
8T model KB2005
Unlocked bootloader
Rooted
It has security level L3
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Ah this is bad... It doesn't retain L1
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Ah this is bad... It doesn't retain L1
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Why is that bad?
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Why is that bad?
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Phones with Widevine L3 cannot stream HD content from many DRM protected services such as Netflix. You can stream max 480p.
does locking/unlocking the bootloader have any effect on Widevine?
bad pixel said:
does locking/unlocking the bootloader have any effect on Widevine?
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When I got my phone and set it up, I had updates from the play store. Netflix was one of those it updated.
I unlocked my bootloader and later on when I tried to use netflix, it promoted me I needed to update the app. When I said ok. It took me to the play store where it said Netflix isn't compatible with my device.
Installing an apk for netflix found on the web gets me netflix, but it still doesn't show in the play store. Plus maximum playback is SD only.
Unlocking the bootloader changed my L1 to L3.
KB2005
JWhetstone02 said:
When I got my phone and set it up, I had updates from the play store. Netflix was one of those it updated.
I unlocked my bootloader and later on when I tried to use netflix, it promoted me I needed to update the app. When I said ok. It took me to the play store where it said Netflix isn't compatible with my device.
Installing an apk for netflix found on the web fixes this, but it still doesn't show in the play store.
I am also rooted now. KB2005
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Thanks for the reply!
Have you tried relocking your bootloader to see if you go back to L1?
JWhetstone02 said:
When I got my phone and set it up, I had updates from the play store. Netflix was one of those it updated.
I unlocked my bootloader and later on when I tried to use netflix, it promoted me I needed to update the app. When I said ok. It took me to the play store where it said Netflix isn't compatible with my device.
Installing an apk for netflix found on the web gets me netflix, but it still doesn't show in the play store. Plus maximum playback is SD only.
Unlocking the bootloader changed my L1 to L3.
KB2005
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Enabling MagiskHide, then clearing cache and data for play store allows netflix to show up in the play store. However still has the SD issue in the netflix app.
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bad pixel said:
does locking/unlocking the bootloader have any effect on Widevine?
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bad pixel said:
Thanks for the reply!
Have you tried relocking your bootloader to see if you go back to L1?
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I have not reid to relock yet.
ethantarheels123 said:
Enabling MagiskHide, then clearing cache and data for play store allows netflix to show up in the play store. However still has the SD issue in the netflix app.
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I had this problem before being rooted, so never had magisk to do that. But will give that a try now.
Also. Just doing a quick Google search, there are a few things I've found out. The persist.img apparently holds the DRM keys. If this was changed or damaged it sets Widevine to L3.
I don't think by unlocking the bootloader or rooting that it touches the persist.img, so not sure if that has anything to do with it?
Also, by reading some xda threads and threads on the OnePlus forum, it seems like a system update can fix the issue and you still be unlocked\rooted. Seems to be the case for op8 and some older ones
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I had this problem before being rooted, so never had magisk to do that. But will give that a try now.
Also. Just doing a quick Google search, there are a few things I've found out. The persist.img apparently holds the DRM keys. If this was changed or damaged it sets Widevine to L3.
I don't think by unlocking the bootloader or rooting that it touches the persist.img, so not sure if that has anything to do with it?
Also, by reading some xda threads and threads on the OnePlus forum, it seems like a system update can fix the issue and you still be unlocked\rooted. Seems to be the case for op8 and some older ones
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I don't think it has anything to do with persist.img (that one is more related to the fingerprint). On OP8, OnePlus released a fix and solve the issue, but for older phones like OP6, as long as you unlocked the bootloader, it's permanently Widevine L3 even if you relock it. This is what I am worried about.
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I don't think it has anything to do with persist.img (that one is more related to the fingerprint). On OP8, OnePlus released a fix and solve the issue, but for older phones like OP6, as long as you unlocked the bootloader, it's permanently Widevine L3 even if you relock it. This is what I am worried about.
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Hopefully they release a fix then
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Have you Guys Tried this apk?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/poco-f1/how-to/watch-netflix-hd-ultra-hd-poco-f1-t3840727/amp/
Once unlocked, you can't go back to L1. Qualcomm has a "feature" called QFuse, a microscopic fuse on the SOC. It blows if the device is unlocked. That breaks the chain of trust.
Is this something that will affect warranty? Like Knox on Samsung?
Hello! I did what you wanted me to do. I'm rooted with Magisk, Magisk Hide turned on for the DRM checker, and I'm on the latest 11.0.1.2.KB05BA (EU) Widevine is L3.
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Once unlocked, you can't go back to L1. Qualcomm has a "feature" called QFuse, a microscopic fuse on the SOC. It blows if the device is unlocked. That breaks the chain of trust.
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Nah. Xiaomi and Pixel devices retain L1 on bootloader unlock, even though those devices use Qualcomm chipsets too. So it's definitely not that.
After unlocking the bootloader I was unable lo load Netflix.
Then I have relocked the bootload and Netflix works in full HD
Windewine after relocking
This is DRM info reports now after relocking the bootloader
Hi people,
I'd like to know if someone can help me:
I had VF European ROM on my Mi 10 Lite, so I decided to change the EEA ROM without Vodafone. I flashed it closing bootloader, so Google Pay and Netflix HD worked. I kept Widevine L1 without problems.
But last week I played Netflix and I checked HD was lost! I tested Widevine with DRM info app and I had L3??
I've tried to flash again European and Global ROMs, both closing bootloader, but Widevine L1 has dissapear! What can I do to recover it?
Any idea?? I haven't don't anything strange with the phone, so I don't understand what is happening.
Thanks for your attention.
PD: Phone is locked, Google Pay keep on working.
My 8T was (still is) unlocked and rooted but since updating to the latest OOS (11.0.7.10) it has gone from L3 due to unlocked boot loader back to the pre-unlock L1. Netflix now streams in HDR
Anyone else noticed or is mine just a fluke?
Screenshots as proof of OOS version and the phone being unlocked included with one of the playback specifications showing L1 in the Netflix app.
There is already a thread about the Widevine and BL unlock, so better post there rather than creating a new thread.
Hi,
Yes, the exact same thing happened to me too,
My drm went from L3 to L1 after the update while I have the bootloader unlocked with Magisk
Netflix indicates HDR but it seems to me that with the locked bootloader there was more than one, right?
Anyway if it's voluntary it's great news!
I wasn't so lucky and still have the L3 after updating from rooted 11.0.7.9 to 11.0.7.10 :/ But after the update Netflix started showing up in Play Store for me.