Similar to how the 6T was done you could flash the build with a modified program. This let you bypass getting an unlock token from T-Mobile. Can you do this with the 8 or 8T as well?
Malvarose said:
Similar to how the 6T was done you could flash the build with a modified program. This let you bypass getting an unlock token from T-Mobile. Can you do this with the 8 or 8T as well?
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Bring the program over. Let's check it out. On the surface no. We have to request SIM unlock in order to bootloader unlock. I don't know any program that would bypass the bootloader unlock. But I'm TMO running global 11.0.2.2.IN21AA rooted. Happy modding!
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Bring the program over. Let's check it out. On the surface no. We have to request SIM unlock in order to bootloader unlock. I don't know any program that would bypass the bootloader unlock. But I'm TMO running global 11.0.2.2.IN21AA rooted. Happy modding!
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I know on the 7t pro McLaren they used an altered msm to somehow force your device to allow bootloader unlock without the need for the sim unlock and token portion of the process. Not sure how it was done though, or if it would even be possible on this device.
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I know on the 7t pro McLaren they used an altered msm to somehow force your device to allow bootloader unlock without the need for the sim unlock and token portion of the process. Not sure how it was done though, or if it would even be possible on this device.
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So I'm familiar with the OnePlus 7 pro scene, imagine reason is same for 7T pro. One of the beta builds for the 7 pro unlocked the bootloader. This was not intentional by OnePlus and is how you could get around carrier locked bootloader's. There was no such mistake on any of the OnePlus 8 builds so you do need to get carrier to unlock your device before you can bootloader unlocked.
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hi so I have the OnePlus 7 pro and the OEM unlock option is greyed out so I checked to see if my bootloader status was unlocked but it wasn't so idk what to do any ideas would be very much appreciated thanks for reading
Is this the international or the tmobile version?
Ricey said:
Is this the international or the tmobile version?
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T-Mobile
You need to get your T-mobile One+7Pro sim unlock 1st.
More info here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...-sim-t-mobile-users-heres-how-t3935327/page41
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You need to get your T-mobile One+7Pro sim unlock 1st.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...-sim-t-mobile-users-heres-how-t3935327/page41
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^This. You need to sim unlock before converting to international, or you will be unable to unlock the bootloader and have OEM unlocking. At least until they fix the MSM to be able to skip sim unlocking.
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^This. You need to sim unlock before converting to international, or you will be unable to unlock the bootloader and have OEM unlocking. At least until they fix the MSM to be able to skip sim unlocking.
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so how do I do that? do I message the op of that thread with my info and they unlock it or what im alittle confused also thanks for the replys
Chibisuke1219 said:
so how do I do that? do I message the op of that thread with my info and they unlock it or what im alittle confused also thanks for the replys
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Yes, you can try it that way. If the device is already fully paid off you can also simply contact Tmobile and they will be able to sim unlock it for you already as well, or if you haven't paid off and want to chance it, you can try contacting them on twitter or through the tmobile app and try to get the customer service rep to unlock it. Though if you haven't paid it off it's probably easier and faster to DM the OP from that thread.
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Yes, you can try it that way. If the device is already fully paid off you can also simply contact Tmobile and they will be able to sim unlock it for you already as well, or if you haven't paid off and want to chance it, you can try contacting them on twitter or through the tmobile app and try to get the customer service rep to unlock it. Though if you haven't paid it off it's probably easier and faster to DM the OP from that thread.
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alright thanks so much will do
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Is this the international or the tmobile version?
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I have the international version and am also stuck with the greyed out OEM Unlocking option. My bootloader is also still locked. Any help would be very much appreciated. I have tried using fastboot to oem unlock but I get this error
FAILED (remote: Please enable OEM unlocking in developer options first)
finished. total time: 0.007s
It was on a Chinese ROM before and I did use https://oxygenos.oneplus.net/Fulldowngrade_wipe_18821_190425_0253_user_fix_revision_MP_release.zip to downgrade so I could switch to the English ROM.
I also have a one plus 7 pro. It has been carrier unlocked but still the OEM unlock is greyed out. It is running Android 10. Is there a way to 'ungrey' the OEM unlock option? Thx
Do a search for this "The T-Mobile OnePlus 7 Pro’s bootloader can be unlocked by flashing Android Q" and fallow the instructions. Instruction are on xda.
There is no need to unlock the sim on the T-Mobile phone to unlock the bootloader.
Phone needs to be on the international firmware. This can be done with the patched msm tool. Then downgrade to android development preview 3 using local upgrade on phone. Unlock via fastboot and finally root and install a working rom or do the rollback to android p via local upgrade. Search for the guide and fallow the instructions. It really simple.
Kind of related. I converted my t mobile oneplus 7 pro to the international version and am eligible for a sim unlock. I tried to do it over chat but they said since it's not their version of android I would have to do a factory reset (which wouldn't convert it back to t-mobile stock) in order to sim unlock it, does anyone know how to sim unlock it on the international version with t-mobiles help. I would have thought t-mobile could just do it on their end but I guess not, and I guess they are kind of idiots over there to, because initially they had no idea what i meant when i said i converted it to the international version (heck they still didn't understand that I changed the firmware/ROM) so resetting it wouldn't make it a t-mobile phone again.
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Kind of related. I converted my t mobile oneplus 7 pro to the international version and am eligible for a sim unlock. I tried to do it over chat but they said since it's not their version of android I would have to do a factory reset (which wouldn't convert it back to t-mobile stock) in order to sim unlock it, does anyone know how to sim unlock it on the international version with t-mobiles help. I would have thought t-mobile could just do it on their end but I guess not, and I guess they are kind of idiots over there to, because initially they had no idea what i meant when i said i converted it to the international version (heck they still didn't understand that I changed the firmware/ROM) so resetting it wouldn't make it a t-mobile phone again.
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Backup everything you might need and revert back to T-Mobile stock firmware with msm tool. Use the provided app by the T- Mobile stock firmware to unlock sim.
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Backup everything you might need and revert back to T-Mobile stock firmware with msm tool. Use the provided app by the T- Mobile stock firmware to unlock sim.
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Can you link me to the thread containing the msm tool with the stock T-Mobile firmware? Thanks
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Can you link me to the thread containing the msm tool with the stock T-Mobile firmware? Thanks
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Search for this
"[OP7PRO][LATEST OOS 9.5.10 GM31CB] Newest version of T-Mobile MSM tool"
Doesn't work.. all it did was end up bricking a new device.
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Do a search for this "The T-Mobile OnePlus 7 Pro’s bootloader can be unlocked by flashing Android Q" and fallow the instructions. Instruction are on xda.
There is no need to unlock the sim on the T-Mobile phone to unlock the bootloader.
Phone needs to be on the international firmware. This can be done with the patched msm tool. Then downgrade to android development preview 3 using local upgrade on phone. Unlock via fastboot and finally root and install a working rom or do the rollback to android p via local upgrade. Search for the guide and fallow the instructions. It really simple.
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Doesn't work.. all it did was end up bricking a new device.
Tandrias88 said:
Doesn't work.. all it did was end up bricking a new device.
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You either didn't follow the correct guides. Or did something incorrectly. I bootloader unlocked my t mobile sim locked device
I bought a oneplus 7 pro without paying much attention to the fine print. The phone apparently has an IMEI issue and it locked to T-mobile. I want to use it in UAE, is there any way I can unlock it and use it here. It has already been shipped and I can't cancel my order.
PS: Can I unlock my bootloader and install custom roms.
Dinner... You should be able to unlock the bootloader and root it, but it will remain Sim-locked to t-mobile. There are services online that will unlock it from the t-mobile network.
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PS: Can I unlock my bootloader and install custom roms.
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I think there might be a way actually. Haven't personally tried it, but many have said it works. It looks like on the the Android 10 Developer Preview 3, you can actually bypass the token, and unlock the bootloader! I'm not sure if the phone would still technically be SIM locked to T-Mobile (if you wanted to use another carrier), but honestly have no idea. But at least from what it sounds like you should be able to unlock the bootloader, and flash custom roms.
Check out these posts, and the main XDA article that has instructions:
https://www.xda-developers.com/t-mobile-oneplus-7-pro-root-tutorial/amp/
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You still need an unlock token from OnePlus to unlock the TMO model, even on global firmware. It takes about a week from request to processing. You can get around it by flashing the A10 DP3 OTA, and it won't check for the token.
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I bought an extra 7 Pro since It was only $450 through T-Mobile. If you're looking for a way to unlock the bootloader as soon as you get it you can. You can follow the guide here. It worked perfectly on mine:
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Best of luck. Please let me know if I can help at all.
Can the bootlooder be unlocked with the t-mobile one plus 8.
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GDane1 said:
Can the bootlooder be unlocked with the t-mobile one plus 8.
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Yes. The bootloader can be unlocked, device can be rooted and custom ROMS can be flashed.
You need to get your sim unlocked. From there you can boot loader unlock...
Here are the exact steps to your question: https://support.oneplus.com/app/ans...-to-unlock-bootloader-for-oneplus-smart-phone
I think its going to be pretty much the same as the OnePlus 6 and 7 on T-Mo. I had the 6T. I wrote a guide for unlocking and getting around boot loader. Not my work, just compiled everyone elses work in a central location. But yeah, here are the steps to unlock, convert, and go back to stock for T-Mobile 6T: https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6t/how-to/guide-sim-bootloader-unlock-root-t3921795
Based off other peoples posts, I think the 8 will be the exact same steps. I just need to get my SIM card unlocked. Once I do I go bootloader unlock then custom ROM.
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Can the bootlooder be unlocked with the t-mobile one plus 8.
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I'm going to chime in here in regards to the unlock code process.
It took exactly one week to receive an email from oneplus.com. don't bother calling t-mobile for help on this because they have zero access to those unlock codes.
In addition, you will need to do a sim unlock. mobbdepp is the person who can do this for you. He has an OP devoted and dedicated to the sim unlock process, guidelines and whatnot. He helped me get my sim unlock for my oneplus 8.
Now, I'm going to step back and wait until you receive your unlock code from oneplus first.
I and the XDA community are here to assist you! :good:
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I'm going to chime in here in regards to the unlock code process.
It took exactly one week to receive an email from oneplus.com. don't bother calling t-mobile for help on this because they have zero access to those unlock codes.
In addition, you will need to do a sim unlock. mobbdepp is the person who can do this for you. He has an OP devoted and dedicated to the sim unlock process, guidelines and whatnot. He helped me get my sim unlock for my oneplus 8.
Now, I'm going to step back and wait until you receive your unlock code from oneplus first.
I and the XDA community are here to assist you! :good:
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I have a SIM unlocked and unlocked bootloader on a T-Mobile OP8 and am also curious on how to root it and or convert it to the global/international FW
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I have a SIM unlocked and unlocked bootloader on a T-Mobile OP8 and am also curious on how to root it and or convert it to the global/international FW
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This process is going to be tricky. Before we get started, are you comfortable and familiar with fastboot?
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This process is going to be tricky. Before we get started, are you comfortable and familiar with fastboot?
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I'm fairly comfortable with fastboot. I've rooted and unlocked bootloaders on devices before, just not in a while. I have the MSM unbrick tool for the Tmobile Version of the OP8 and I've already used it a couple times. I'm pretty comfortable. Device is on 10.5.7.IN55CB.
My sole reason for rooting is to fix the fingerprint scanner from relocking the bootloader after realizing a lot of my apps wouldn't work.
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I'm fairly comfortable with fastboot. I've rooted and unlocked bootloaders on devices before, just not in a while. I have the MSM unbrick tool for the Tmobile Version of the OP8 and I've already used it a couple times. I'm pretty comfortable. Device is on 10.5.7.IN55CB.
My sole reason for rooting is to fix the fingerprint scanner from relocking the bootloader after realizing a lot of my apps wouldn't work.
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Now that you mention the fingerprint scanner, have you/did you make a backup of your persist.img? NOTE: From what I've gathered, persist.img are unique to each phone and cannot be shared. If you didn't, your persist.img must be lost forever. Again, this is from what I gathered through these forums and posts.
Is there any threads on possibly unlocking One plus 9 from T-Mobile?
I've already written a guide...
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I've already written a guide...
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Where at?
whishey said:
Where at?
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How To: Unlock the T-Mobile Bootloader
Hello all, this is a quick and simple guide to unlocking your T-Mobile locked bootloader. Just a reminder: unlocking the bootloader will wipe your data. The instructions here will apply to all T-Mobile OnePlus devices. Unlock your SIM. Some...
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Can you unlock mine? Willing to donate if possible
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Hi, yes unlock but unlock the bootloader. How can I unlock the sim ?
because even though i changed and i read that changing to a global version was not going to unlock the sim.
in the same way now my oneplus 9 tmobile. It is in global version but with the network locked problem.
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Hi, yes unlock but unlock the bootloader. How can I unlock the sim ?
because even though i changed and i read that changing to a global version was not going to unlock the sim.
in the same way now my oneplus 9 tmobile. It is in global version but with the network locked problem.
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How To: Unlock the T-Mobile Bootloader
Hello all, this is a quick and simple guide to unlocking your T-Mobile locked bootloader. Just a reminder: unlocking the bootloader will wipe your data. The instructions here will apply to all T-Mobile OnePlus devices. Unlock your SIM. Some...
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Specifically:
Unlock your SIM. Some options here
Finding a sympathetic rep to unlock your device. I used the I'm a developer and need the device unlocked for work purposes and took 2 agents before I got mine unlocked.
Finding an awesome XDAer who has the capability to do it, such as https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...ng-service-oneplus-samsung-google-lg.4231597/ (never used this service, just an example but he seems active and still unlocking)
Paying a (trusted) 3rd party service. I never used them, YMMV
T-Mobile's official policy of waiting 40 days and paying off any balance on an EIP.
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Hi Do you have a msn tool for the OnePlus 9 Le2117? I used your guide for my OnePlus 8t.
I have a OP8 from Tmobile that they will not unlock. Has anyone found a way to rebrand the 8 away from TMobile without unlocking the bootloader?
I have found the modded MSM tool for the 8T but nothing for the 8 except the original MSM tool.
Any help or guidance would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance
I've been wondering the exact same thing , all it is is something in the code telling it relock the bootloader after flashing the software and I know that part works because I've downgraded android versions on a locked financed phone three times now... You would think everyone would be asking to make one for the 8 also..
I am also waiting for Unlocking of Oneplus 8 tmobile Bootloader without unlock token
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I am also waiting for Unlocking of Oneplus 8 tmobile Bootloader without unlock token
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Did you ever find a way?
darwin1111 said:
I have a OP8 from Tmobile that they will not unlock. Has anyone found a way to rebrand the 8 away from TMobile without unlocking the bootloader?
I have found the modded MSM tool for the 8T but nothing for the 8 except the original MSM tool.
Any help or guidance would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance
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Wait a few days, call in and let 'em know it's because you're developing for the device.
If you're out of your 14 day return window they're generally pretty nice about it, but it'll still depend on the rep you get. (Can't take a return phone thats been unlocked, causes all sorts of issues)
Source: I work for T-mobile.
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Did you ever find a way?
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yes, i get unlock code from OnePlus website. after applying for it.