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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?
Nosferatu. said:
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?
protheusDK said:
@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
Currently I am on stock OOS with a locked bootloader and I heard that when you unlock the bootloader the DRM gets downgraded to L3.
Is this correct and does it go back to L1 if you relock the bootloader?
Also, is there a hack of some sort that allows the device to continue using L1 DRM with an unlocked bootloader?
L1 not working
I unlocked bootloader and then relocked it again but it is still showing L3 what should i do
Hey check this -> https://forums.oneplus.com/threads/closed-widevine-drm-on-op6.815683/page-2#post-18476836
You can try to flash magisk to pass the saftynet and hide netflix/amazon prime video to try HD content
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My OnePlus 6 with unlocked bootloader and I have DRM lvl 3
Pundy said:
Hey check this -> https://forums.oneplus.com/threads/closed-widevine-drm-on-op6.815683/page-2#post-18476836
You can try to flash magisk to pass the saftynet and hide netflix/amazon prime video to try HD content
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My OnePlus 6 with unlocked bootloader and I have DRM lvl 3
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Ok so it is reversible
But there is no way to get L1 with an unlocked bootloader?
ThePiGuy said:
Ok so it is reversible
But there is no way to get L1 with an unlocked bootloader?
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What I've seen by now, no it's not possible.
Pundy said:
What I've seen by now, no it's not possible.
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Ah ok that's unfortunate
I'll probably stay with official OOS for the moment anyway, but thanks for the info
So, has anyone tried OOS 5.1.6 and the fastboot locked bootloader bug to backup and restore the DRM keys while locked or to use Magisk root while on 5.1.6 locked bootloader and see if L1 keys are retained?
driverdis said:
So, has anyone tried OOS 5.1.6 and the fastboot locked bootloader bug to backup and restore the DRM keys while locked or to use Magisk root while on 5.1.6 locked bootloader and see if L1 keys are retained?
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There's another thread in this forum that poses that exact question. No one to date has succeeded and I'm not sure it's even possible using the 5.6 boot exploit because Widevine calls home every time it proxies protected content.
I suggested chipping in on a bounty that would go to whomever can find a way to get L1 on a OP6 with its' bootloader unlocked using a method that would be successful with ROMs based on OOS, LOS and AOSP. I figured a little financial incentive could provide some motivation, but nobody else seemed willing to contribute. ?
TuxRuffian said:
There's another thread in this forum that poses that exact question. No one to date has succeeded and I'm not sure it's even possible using the 5.6 boot exploit because Widevine calls home every time it proxies protected content.
I suggested chipping in on a bounty that would go to whomever can find a way to get L1 on a OP6 with its' bootloader unlocked using a method that would be successful with ROMs based on OOS, LOS and AOSP. I figured a little financial incentive could provide some motivation, but nobody else seemed willing to contribute.
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Since I need L1 on an unlocked bootloader, I ended up getting a Moto Z3 Play despite it being slower since Widevine L1 stays regardless of bootloader state or Magisk being installed.
Is it possible to root the USA unlocked oneplus 8 and also keep widevine L1 for HD Netflix?
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Is it possible to root the USA unlocked oneplus 8 and also keep widevine L1 for HD Netflix?
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All not just us phones lose L1 status when you unlock the bootloader
No fix?
10.5.10 adds L1 back on BL unlock/root.
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10.5.10 adds L1 back on BL unlock/root.
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Can anyone confirm? I am on 10.5.10 and have l3 widevine with root. Any special steps taken to get it working?
Widevine L1 , OnePlus 8 with version 10.5.8.IN21BA
Edit: Sorry, I hadn't read about unlock / root
Enviado desde mi IN2010 mediante Tapatalk
i have 10.5.10/in21aa
with root and it does work in Widevine L1 full hd + hdr
To add to this I had to reinstall Netflix after the system update for Widevine to change to L1.
mrkoa said:
i have 10.5.10/in21aa
with root and it does work in Widevine L1 full hd + hdr
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How you've done this?
yot2703 said:
How you've done this?
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i have done nothing it was not working on first day after i patched img for root it wouldn't allow me to update netflix from google then all of sudden it started to update and worked
I know this is a bit OT, but does anyone have a stock boot.img of 10.5.10 for IN21AA preferably for the IN2017?
mrkoa said:
i have 10.5.10/in21aa
with root and it does work in Widevine L1 full hd + hdr
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Can you tell your steps? I had unlocked and it showed L3 on drm info app. Can you check on that app too?
Did you do any flashing using msm tool etc?
vmurali69 said:
Can you tell your steps? I had unlocked and it showed L3 on drm info app. Can you check on that app too?
Did you do any flashing using msm tool etc?
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I was in the same boat as you. Once I unlocked it showed Widevine L3 (I didn't check if it was L1 before though).
But strangely after I rooted it with Magisk, installed the "MagiskHide Props Config" module to pass ctsProfile, it now shows Widevine L1.
I don't know if it was the root or the module that made it turn back to L1. Or maybe it just needed a restart in order to fix itself ?
Maybe try to restart your phone or to do the same steps I did (rooting + install MagiskHide Props Config module) and see if it works.
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Maybe try to restart your phone or to do the same steps I did (rooting + install MagiskHide Props Config module) and see if it works.
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Can tell the prop used? I mean which device in the config.
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Can tell the prop used? I mean which device in the config.
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I didn't even touch the config. Only installed the module
Chrisgia said:
I didn't even touch the config. Only installed the module
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Thanks a lot. That worked!
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Thanks a lot. That worked!
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Glad it worked ! Still strange that this fixes the problem lol
Not related to root, but thanks to this thread I've just noticed I have widevine L1, despite having an unlocked bootloader. TMO device converted to international, DP3 not rooted
Yep, L1 here with unlocked BL...
NikoZBK said:
Not related to root, but thanks to this thread I've just noticed I have widevine L1, despite having an unlocked bootloader. TMO device converted to international, DP3 not rooted
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Can you tell me how you converted the phone to international? Just by flashing the EU rom? Or something else?
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
zellleonhart said:
Ah this is bad... It doesn't retain L1
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Why is that bad?
freddienuxx said:
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?
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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
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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 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.
Sent from my [device_name] using XDA-Developers Legacy 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
JWhetstone02 said:
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
So I'm currently on the latest global ROM, bootloader unlocked for a few months now. Just encountered my Widevine L3 now when I checked my Netflix. I know that I had Widevine L1 before even with bootloader unlocked... Anyone else had this issue? Any solution to this?
deathhated said:
So I'm currently on the latest global ROM, bootloader unlocked for a few months now. Just encountered my Widevine L3 now when I checked my Netflix. I know that I had Widevine L1 before even with bootloader unlocked... Anyone else had this issue? Any solution to this?
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Without locking the BL / and a RAW flash afterwards - You wont get it back to L1.
JazonX said:
Without locking the BL / and a RAW flash afterwards - You wont get it back to L1.
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Wdym raw flash? I have tencent so does that mean to china rom or...?
deathhated said:
Wdym raw flash? I have tencent so does that mean to china rom or...?
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If you have converted it fully (Persist Image mod) ,
You can keep it WW. Not required to go back to CN rom ever again.