Can't unlock T-Mobile device network - OnePlus 8T Questions & Answers

Just a noob question?
Long story short I haven't had success unlocking T-Mobile..
I think I can unlock boot loader with msm tool.
My question is if I successfully unlocked Boot loader and flash any custom ROM will I be able to use any SIM?
Thanks

darko454 said:
Just a noob question?
Long story short I haven't had success unlocking T-Mobile..
I think I can unlock boot loader with msm tool.
My question is if I successfully unlocked Boot loader and flash any custom ROM will I be able to use any SIM?
Thanks
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Any help please

darko454 said:
Any help please
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Use the instructions in this thread to convert to the European version, no need to unlock the bootloader if you don't want to/have to:
[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...
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Just follow the 7 steps. Super easy and takes just about 5 minutes from start to finish.
Good luck!

brisseau said:
Use the instructions in this thread to convert to the European version, no need to unlock the bootloader if you don't want to/have to:
[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
Just follow the 7 steps. Super easy and takes just about 5 minutes from start to finish.
Good luck!
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Thanks friend
Does this method void warranty ? My one plus 8t is less than a month old?

darko454 said:
Thanks friend
Does this method void warranty ? My one plus 8t is less than a month old?
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Yes, your warranty will be void but unless you're really rough physically with your phone, there's almost nothing you can do to it that the folks here at XDA can't fix!

brisseau said:
Yes, your warranty will be void but unless you're really rough physically with your phone, there's almost nothing you can do to it that the folks here at XDA can't fix!
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Understood but I have had Motorola smart phone, not saying one plus smart phone are the same...but I had to return it for warranty dead pixels like manufacturing defects. Thanks

darko454 said:
Understood but I have had Motorola smart phone, not saying one plus smart phone are the same...but I had to return it for warranty dead pixels like manufacturing defects. Thanks
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If nothing else, you can always use a separate MSM tool and revert it back to the T-Mobile version. No harm, no foul.

brisseau said:
If nothing else, you can always use a separate MSM tool and revert it back to the T-Mobile version. No harm, no foul.
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I think I read something about using MSM tool to flash EU or GLOBAL firmware and not need to request unlock code (which voids warranty) because I can unlock boot loader on the spot.
Can I revert to T-Mobile firmware with locked boot loader just I case if I have to return it for warranty
Thank you very much

darko454 said:
I think I read something about using MSM tool to flash EU or GLOBAL firmware and not need to request unlock code (which voids warranty) because I can unlock boot loader on the spot.
Can I revert to T-Mobile firmware with locked boot loader just I case if I have to return it for warranty
Thank you very much
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The link I provided will convert your T-Mobile version (KB2007) to the EU version (KB2003).
If you need to go back to the T-Mobile version, there is a separate MSM tool to do that, it will also relock the bootloader at the same time for warranty purposes.

brisseau said:
The link I provided will convert your T-Mobile version (KB2007) to the EU version (KB2003).
If you need to go back to the T-Mobile version, there is a separate MSM tool to do that, it will also relock the bootloader at the same time for warranty purposes.
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Thanks
Can you please provide me with the separate MSM that also relock the boot loader?
Thanks for helping!

darko454 said:
I think I read something about using MSM tool to flash EU or GLOBAL firmware and not need to request unlock code (which voids warranty) because I can unlock boot loader on the spot.
Can I revert to T-Mobile firmware with locked boot loader just I case if I have to return it for warranty
Thank you very much
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brisseau said:
The link I provided will convert your T-Mobile version (KB2007) to the EU version (KB2003).
If you need to go back to the T-Mobile version, there is a separate MSM tool to do that, it will also relock the bootloader at the same time for warranty purposes.
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Another question
Can I convert T mobile to global firmware directly or is there any special process?
Thanks

Use the link I sent you. That will convert it to the EU version. Setup your phone using just the defaults. Then download Oxygen Updater from the Play Store and within the app you can choose what version (Global, India, European) you want to install/upgrade to.
This is the link to the T-Mobile MSM Tool: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...l-to-restore-your-device-to-oxygenos.4180981/

darko454 said:
Another question
Can I convert T mobile to global firmware directly or is there any special process?
Thanks
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T-Mobile to Global (USA) Firmware8t+ 5G
I just got my unlock stuff from OnePlus and I know there is a thread on here for converting but from what I see it is to go to EU firmware and has some other steps I assume that are for rooting. I don't want to root I just want to install the USA...
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darko454 said:
Just a noob question?
Long story short I haven't had success unlocking T-Mobile..
I think I can unlock boot loader with msm tool.
My question is if I successfully unlocked Boot loader and flash any custom ROM will I be able to use any SIM?
Thanks
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Flashing to a different firmware does not alter the SIM lock/unlock state. If your device is SIM locked to T-Mobile, it will remain SIM locked to T-Mobile after flashing to the Global, EU, or other regional firmware. T-Mobile devices can only be SIM unlocked on the T-Mobile firmware.

jcsww said:
Flashing to a different firmware does not alter the SIM lock/unlock state. If your device is SIM locked to T-Mobile, it will remain SIM locked to T-Mobile after flashing to the Global, EU, or other regional firmware. T-Mobile devices can only be SIM unlocked on the T-Mobile firmware.
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So in other words T-Mobile Sim can be unlocked only if I flash to Global or EU T-Mobile firmware?

darko454 said:
So in other words T-Mobile Sim can be unlocked only if I flash to Global or EU T-Mobile firmware?
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No. You can only SIM unlock the device on the T-Mobile firmware. Flashing to EU or Global only allows you to unlock the bootloader.

jcsww said:
No. You can only SIM unlock the device on the T-Mobile firmware. Flashing to EU or Global only allows you to unlock the bootloader.
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Can you please guide me to the correct SIM unlocking T-Mobile firmware?
Thanks

darko454 said:
Can you please guide me to the correct SIM unlocking T-Mobile firmware?
Thanks
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You need to meet the SIM Unlock requirements for T-Mobile to process the SIM Unlock for the device Then using the T-Mobile Unlocking app, go through the steps and select Permanent Unlock. If it completes, the device will restart and will work with any carrier SIM.

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You need to meet the SIM Unlock requirements for T-Mobile to process the SIM Unlock for the device Then using the T-Mobile Unlocking app, go through the steps and select Permanent Unlock. If it completes, the device will restart and will work with any carrier SIM.
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If T-Mobile doesn't want to unlock my device. There is no other path? I have tried a lot of times with a T-Mobile rep they say it wasn't purchased at T-Mobile directly. Please help?
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I think they are websites that supposedly unlock Sim or devices.
Any ideas on that?.

darko454 said:
If T-Mobile doesn't want to unlock my device. There is no other path? I have tried a lot of times with a T-Mobile rep they say it wasn't purchased at T-Mobile directly. Please help?
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I think they are websites that supposedly unlock Sim or devices.
Any ideas on that?.
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Try some of the third party unlocking services locally in cellphone repair shops or the online remote unlock services.

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How to unlock PIXL XL

hello there i got phone in hand which is PIXL XL its on Orieo 8.1.0 OEM its unlighted so i can not make it on anyway to fix that thanx and best regards
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Do you mean you want to unlock the bootloader so that you can get root access and install custom ROMs? If yes, you can follow Google's instructions here: https://developers.google.com/android/images
Take note that unlocking the bootloader will wipe all data from the device.
post-mortem said:
Do you mean you want to unlock the bootloader so that you can get root access and install custom ROMs? If yes, you can follow Google's instructions here: https://developers.google.com/android/images
Take note that unlocking the bootloader will wipe all data from the device.
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Yes sir i want to unlock the network its on UK??
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princemeedo said:
Yes sir i want to unlock the network its on UK??
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If the phone is SIM-locked to EE, then you have to contact EE to get your phone unlocked. Basically, you have to let the contract expire, then they will agree to unlock it. If you bought the phone used (not from EE), then you should contact them to make sure the phone's IMEI is not blacklisted.
post-mortem said:
If the phone is SIM-locked to EE, then you have to contact EE to get your phone unlocked. Basically, you have to let the contract expire, then they will agree to unlock it. If you bought the phone used (not from EE), then you should contact them to make sure the phone's IMEI is not blacklisted.
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How to know if its lovked EE? Bougt this new so what should o do who i have to contact with and how
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oneplus 7 pro oem unlock greyed out

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
rickyt63 said:
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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^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.
Ricey said:
^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.
Ricey said:
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
Ricey said:
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.
BranBro365 said:
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.
gunfan said:
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
BranBro365 said:
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.
gunfan said:
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

How do I root a TMobile OnePlus 7 Pro with TWRP?

Do I have to convert to international first? If so, how?
XDblox said:
Do I have to convert to international first? If so, how?
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Follow the directions in the following thread. https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7-pro/how-to/how-to-convert-tmobile-op7-to-t3935947/page112
XDblox said:
Do I have to convert to international first? If so, how?
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Yes. It's a really easy process, and there's a few threads that outline how to do it. I don't think you can run the international ROM without your phone being SIM unlocked permanently though. Not sure, since I went ahead and had mine done before I ever messed around with my bootloader.
The international way is, in my opinion, the best way because it doesn't involve requesting the bootloader unlock code from T-Mobile, so if you need to use the warranty for whatever reason you should be able to use the MSM tool to flash back to T-Mobile stock which re-locks your bootloader and you should be good to go.

Is there root for the t-mobile one plus 8

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:
sameog said:
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
magicman29 said:
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?
sameog said:
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.
magicman29 said:
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.

Question T-mobile Unlock One plus 9

Is there any threads on possibly unlocking One plus 9 from T-Mobile?
I've already written a guide...
craznazn said:
I've already written a guide...
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Where at?
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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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I've already written a guide...
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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.
Gabiru05 said:
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.

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