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This is the official FunkyHuawei support thread.
FunkyHuawei is a (mostly) paid service which allows you to do the following:
1. Install the latest system software, even before it's released by OTA.
2. Install beta/prerelease system software, without needing to be a beta tester.
3. Recover a bricked phone.
4. Rebranding / Change the region of your phone (China -> Europe, for example, to get Google and so on.)
5. Root your EMUI 8 phone, even with stock recovery (This feature is free)
Except for rooting, all of these features are supported even if you cannot unlock your phone's bootloader.
To find FunkyHuawei, please Google it. Or you can find a link to the service within the following XDA Portal article.
https://www.xda-developers.com/android-oreo-emui-6-huawei-mate-9/
We are pleased to announce FHUnbrickFlashTool -- You can now repair any recent Huawei phone via fastboot, even if you cannot access eRecovery or boot the phone! Even if it doesn't show the Huawei logo, as long as you can get a fastboot connection to your computer, you can recover the phone! Google FHUnbrickFlashTool or check FunkyHuawei's reddit for details.
In cooperation with XDA, FunkyHuawei is offering a free credit to Recognized Developers and Recognized Contributers on XDA.
Please PM me for more details.
We will continue posting in this thread with updates regarding new software versions and releases regarding this device.
We will also be monitoring it so we can help anyone who has issues.
For device-specific information, please see the next post.
P10 Device-Specific Information
The P10 now has a relatively mature community with many methods to do many things.
However, there are still some things only possible with FunkyHuawei, so it would be most useful for:
1. Installing updates on bootloader-locked devices, even if the update is not approved by Huawei for your device.
2. Rebranding bootloader-locked devices, or rebranding to obscure carrier brandings.
3. Restoring bricked devices.
Note that even though the Mate 10 Root tool is designed for the Mate 10, it works perfectly on the P10 running Android O betas.
This tool is FREE, and might be easier than installing TWRP and rooting that way.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much does FunkyHuawei cost?
A: You need to buy credits on the FunkyHuawei website. The price per credit varies depending on the number of credits you buy. Different operations cost different amounts of credits. However, the Root feature of the Mate 10 tool is free, and as mentioned above, Recognized Developers/Contributors of XDA can ask for a free credit.
Q: My phone is bootloader locked, and FRP locked. My bootloader unlock code dosen't work. It won't boot. eRecovery doesn't work. Can you help?
A: Yes. With the Mate 10 this is now a common situation. Contact FunkyHuawei for help in this situation. We'll need to access your computer remotely and the procedure is a little bit complicated, but the phone can be unbricked.
Q: I can't get my bootloader unlock code/don't want to unlock my bootloader, but I want to change my phone to something other than Chinese. Can you help?
A: Yes. Our new FunkyHuawei Rebrand Tool works on ALL recent Huawei phones, to rebrand them to another region even when the bootloader is locked.
Q: I'm not seeing the latest version listed on FunkyHuawei or elsewhere as an OTA. Why not?
A: Huawei has a very odd and unpredictable way of rolling out OTA updates. You can use FunkyHuawei to install the new version immediately, or can wait for the update to be rolled out. It might be a month or more after release until the update reaches your device from Huawei directly. We have no idea why.
Q: Why isn't FunkyHuawei free?
A: Because many of FunkyHuawei's features cost FunkyHuawei money to provide. Features that don't cost FunkyHuawei money to provide, like rooting the Mate 10 or our TWRP build for Mate 9/Oreo, for example, are generally made available for free. There are also bills to pay, kids to put through school, and so on.
Q: I noticed FunkyHuawei in an XDA Portal article!
A: FunkyHuawei loves XDA, and is cooperating with them as much as possible. Recognized Developers and Contributors on the XDA forums are welcome to claim a free credit from FunkyHuawei as well.
Q: I have a different question.
A: This is what this thread is for! Post away!
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P10 Device-Specific Information
The P10 now has a relatively mature community with many methods to do many things.
However, there are still some things only possible with FunkyHuawei, so it would be most useful for:
1. Installing updates on bootloader-locked devices, even if the update is not approved by Huawei for your device.
2. Rebranding bootloader-locked devices, or rebranding to obscure carrier brandings.
3. Restoring bricked devices..
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Luckilly the P10 community here is mature enough that there is no longer a need for Funky's services. However effective Funky may be, we can save ourselves the 30bucks and do it ourselves
We are pleased to announce FHUnbrickFlashTool -- You can now repair any recent Huawei phone via fastboot, even if you cannot access eRecovery or boot the phone! Even if it doesn't show the Huawei logo, as long as you can get a fastboot connection to your computer, you can recover the phone! Google FHUnbrickFlashTool or check FunkyHuawei's reddit for details.
We have added a brand new Android O build for the Chinese P10.
You will need to rebrand your phone to VTR-AL00 (all/cn) to install it.
Best to use HiSuite to install it -- check out Mate 10 rebranding information to find the correct version of HiSuite and instructions.
We now have Android O for International P10 and P10 Plus.
Check FunkyHuawei reddit for install instructions, or google for "Android O Builds for International P10 and P10 Plus now available! Instructions inside"
This is great news!!
If I only got some $:crying: but nice news
Does this include Treble?
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Does this include Treble?
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Yes, of course.
Hey all, I'm having a problems to which i've been pulling my hair out and not sure what to do. Essentially, I had my phone rooted, although later decided I wanted to unroot. To unroot I used an app called "simply unroot" however it did not fully unroot my device, just made it worse, my phone does not pass the safety net, however "root checker apps" suggest my phone is not rooted, although some apps recognise my phone as being rooted. My phone bootloader is unlocked, but the OEM toggle in the developer options is not set as enabled, and is NOW greyed out so i cant click it, meaning i do not have access to any fastboot commands and thus cannot flash a recovery.img. Although, believe after having trying to unroot it had automatically disable OEM. I have tried to lock the bootloader in the hopes that OEM toggle would no longer be greyed out, but cannot do this as i dont have access to fastboot commands. Even with TWRP i cannot flash anything just promps me with Error 9. I have tried storing the UPDATE.app within the dload folder, but that doesnt work either. I have no idea how i can recover this device. Fell like i've tried everything. Please help.
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Hey all, I'm having a problems to which i've been pulling my hair out and not sure what to do. Essentially, I had my phone rooted, although later decided I wanted to unroot. To unroot I used an app called "simply unroot" however it did not fully unroot my device, just made it worse, my phone does not pass the safety net, however "root checker apps" suggest my phone is not rooted, although some apps recognise my phone as being rooted. My phone bootloader is unlocked, but the OEM toggle in the developer options is not set as enabled, and is NOW greyed out so i cant click it, meaning i do not have access to any fastboot commands and thus cannot flash a recovery.img. Although, believe after having trying to unroot it had automatically disable OEM. I have tried to lock the bootloader in the hopes that OEM toggle would no longer be greyed out, but cannot do this as i dont have access to fastboot commands. Even with TWRP i cannot flash anything just promps me with Error 9. I have tried storing the UPDATE.app within the dload folder, but that doesnt work either. I have no idea how i can recover this device. Fell like i've tried everything. Please help.
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Why you pose this question in the "official funkyhuawei support" thread is beyond me....
Only thing that comes to mind is: do you have USB debugging enabled in the developers options? It should be enabled if you want to use ADB or Fastboot.
rustymole said:
Hey all, I'm having a problems to which i've been pulling my hair out and not sure what to do. Essentially, I had my phone rooted, although later decided I wanted to unroot. To unroot I used an app called "simply unroot" however it did not fully unroot my device, just made it worse, my phone does not pass the safety net, however "root checker apps" suggest my phone is not rooted, although some apps recognise my phone as being rooted. My phone bootloader is unlocked, but the OEM toggle in the developer options is not set as enabled, and is NOW greyed out so i cant click it, meaning i do not have access to any fastboot commands and thus cannot flash a recovery.img. Although, believe after having trying to unroot it had automatically disable OEM. I have tried to lock the bootloader in the hopes that OEM toggle would no longer be greyed out, but cannot do this as i dont have access to fastboot commands. Even with TWRP i cannot flash anything just promps me with Error 9. I have tried storing the UPDATE.app within the dload folder, but that doesnt work either. I have no idea how i can recover this device. Fell like i've tried everything. Please help.
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You can use FunkyHuawei eRecovery method to return it to stock.
I recently updated my P10 VTR L29 C432 from nougat to Oreo B360 via oreoupgrade script method as posted in forum but after update my bootloader seems to be locked again i wanted to root my phone via installing TWRP but it's not allowed by fastboot
Any solution or any solution to unlock bootloader or root the phone without losing data !? I have too much files and apps on phone that i won't lose
I would appreciate anyones help. I have a Huawei Mate 20 Pro Model LYA-L29. When I run the commands it tells me this about my Firmware Version:
VENDORCOUNTRY: HW/SPSEAS
BASE VERSION: LYA-LGRP2-OVS 9.1.0.357
CUSTOM VERSION: LYA-L29-CUST 9.1.0.11 (AUSC636)
OEMINFOREAD: LYA-L29-PRELOAD 9.0.0.1(C636R2)
I want to upgrade to EMUI 10 but whenever I try using HiSuite, HiCare App on Phone it says my version is up to date.
Is there any way to upgrade this phone? I have not unlocked the Bootloader because Huawei is not issuing Codes to do so.
I'd appreciate anyones help with this.
Thanks
i have the same problem
Hello, same issus here
1st thing i would try is to contact huawei support chat.
now the more extreme diy method may break safetynet and stop things such as google pay from working. if you decide to try it, you have been warned.
you can manually force an update through USB OTG.
there is a thread on this forum called "How to update Huawei Mate 20 Pro With Locked Bootloader"
it has the information you need to get it to work.
for the greatest chance of success, you want a firmware with the same cust/preload region as yours
(in the case of the OP this would be C636R2)
note, this can only be done with full firmware files, not updates.
you can use an app called "firmware finder for huawei" (play store) which you can use to find and download the full firmware file.
also, forcing the incorrect firmware will brick your phone. very easy to get confused and try to force a firmware meant for another model completely.
theoretically L29 and L09 variants should both work, however your dual sim functionality might stop working.
I did this sort of thing last year and haven't looked at it for a very long time, just giving some info which may get you on the path if you wish to try the diy method.
ANyone tried? how was it? does it work
xeroxide said:
1st thing i would try is to contact huawei support chat.
now the more extreme diy method may break safetynet and stop things such as google pay from working. if you decide to try it, you have been warned.
you can manually force an update through USB OTG.
there is a thread on this forum called "How to update Huawei Mate 20 Pro With Locked Bootloader"
it has the information you need to get it to work.
for the greatest chance of success, you want a firmware with the same cust/preload region as yours
(in the case of the OP this would be C636R2)
note, this can only be done with full firmware files, not updates.
you can use an app called "firmware finder for huawei" (play store) which you can use to find and download the full firmware file.
also, forcing the incorrect firmware will brick your phone. very easy to get confused and try to force a firmware meant for another model completely.
theoretically L29 and L09 variants should both work, however your dual sim functionality might stop working.
I did this sort of thing last year and haven't looked at it for a very long time, just giving some info which may get you on the path if you wish to try the diy method.
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Wonder if anyone knows how to unlock the bootloader and root the Oppo Find X3 (not Pro)? This is the device that sits just below the Pro-Model - essentially same hardware with a slightly less capable CPU (Snapdragon 870 instead of 888). The device runs a version of ColorOs intended for the Chinese market only (at this stage). Easy to enable developer options, allow OEM unlocking and enable USB debugging. But so far I have not found a way to access fastboot mode and proceed to unlock the bootloader. Any ideas?
Waited 4 yrs to upgrade from a OnePlus5 and these Chinese system apps are such a downer. Glad to see you two on to the right questions.
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... The device runs a version of ColorOs intended for the Chinese market only (at this stage). Easy to enable developer options, allow OEM unlocking and enable USB debugging. But so far I have not found a way to access fastboot mode and proceed to unlock the bootloader. Any ideas?
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remind me of the steps?
tigerfelix said:
Wonder if anyone knows how to unlock the bootloader and root the Oppo Find X3 (not Pro)? This is the device that sits just below the Pro-Model - essentially same hardware with a slightly less capable CPU (Snapdragon 870 instead of 888). The device runs a version of ColorOs intended for the Chinese market only (at this stage). Easy to enable developer options, allow OEM unlocking and enable USB debugging. But so far I have not found a way to access fastboot mode and proceed to unlock the bootloader. Any ideas?
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I'm facing the same issue. Have activated USB debugging on my X3 Pro, but when I shut down and restart whilst also holding volume up button, it doesn't go in to fast boot. Is there a way of activating fast boot by plugging phone into computer?
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remind me of the steps?
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The steps to enable developer mode? Go to About Phone, there you will see a screen with lots of info about the phone, including the OS. Tap on *Baseband & kernel", then you see three infos. There you click multiple times on "Build number", which will unlock developer mode. This you then find under "Additional settings" in the main settings. Then you can enable "OEM unlock" (which doesn't help unless you can access the bootloader and actually unlock it...) and "USB debugging". I'll survive without root for now, hoping some clever XDA devs will figure this device out eventually. It's an amazing phone, and I hope they will release a true international version of the firmware at some point, so I won't see the Chinese core-apps anymore...
Global phones have purposely has the fastboot command blocked, so even if there was a twrp there is no way to flash it, no matter what you do, holding volume down on boot, commands or any other method won't work. Chinese models I believe can have it done but need to download an app, then apply to have permission to unlock.
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Global phones have purposely has the fastboot command blocked, so even if there was a twrp there is no way to flash it, no matter what you do, holding volume down on boot, commands or any other method won't work. Chinese models I believe can have it done but need to download an app, then apply to have permission to unlock.
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My phone IS a Chinese model; the regular FX3 (non-pro). With Oppo (cr)App Store and all sorts of China-centric rubbish. What is the name of the app that might let me access the bootloader?
tigerfelix said:
My phone IS a Chinese model; the regular FX3 (non-pro). With Oppo (cr)App Store and all sorts of China-centric rubbish. What is the name of the app that might let me access the bootloader?
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Deeptest. Apk or in depth test.apk Google them a new version 1.1 was released three days ago but no info on what model phone it is for
Thanks for the tip. Among other things, I came across this:
OPPO Community
Talk, share, and learn everything about the beautiful possibilities of technology together with other OPPO fans.
community.coloros.com
Sounds like this is for devs only, and not yet for the FX3. So for now, I'll keep my hands off it - don't think I'm at the required skill level yet. But still - a good tip, and it gives me some hope that root access might be possible in the near future.
I have what I'm pretty sure is the global variant and I am able to enter fastbootd
Oh wow. Great! May I ask you to please share how you manged to pull that off? And once you accessed fastboot, did you e.g. manage to root the device? Please, also here, a "how" would be preferred over a "yes"?
Or is there a way to root the phone with apps like KingoRoot etc?
I'm not pro in this area, but i find this:
Spoiler: link
How To Unlock OPPO Find X3 Pro Bootloader - NaldoTech
Follow this guide to learn how to unlock the bootloader on your OPPO Find X3 Pro. Most modern Android phones come with locked bootloaders, which make it
www.naldotech.com
Has anybody managed to root or install magisk on the find x3 pro?
Thinking about buying this phone but only under this premise.
Speaka said:
Has anybody managed to root or install magisk on the find x3 pro?
Thinking about buying this phone but only under this premise.
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So buy oneplus or xiaomi. Dont buy oppo.
Can someone try it? I do not have experience.
OPPO FindX3/X3Pro深度测试解锁BL刷ROOT首发指导教程-ROM乐园官网
目前OPPO FindX3系列机 型ROOT门槛偏高，不那么友好，本教程为ROM乐园首发，其他网站禁止私自转载发布
www.romleyuan.com
georgiy8428 said:
Can someone try it? I do not have experience.
OPPO FindX3/X3Pro深度测试解锁BL刷ROOT首发指导教程-ROM乐园官网
目前OPPO FindX3系列机 型ROOT门槛偏高，不那么友好，本教程为ROM乐园首发，其他网站禁止私自转载发布
www.romleyuan.com
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This is what this website tells you when trying to download the app you listed:
1. This service is a one-time payment, the order can be displayed in the personal center after purchase, and it can be used unlimitedly within the validity period
2. The phone comes with a BootLoader model at the factory, please unlock the BL by yourself in advance, and then make a paid purchase
3. The flashing package information belongs to the payment for flashing the data, and not for other services such as paid assistance. Please be aware
4. Relevant introductions and pictures are for reference only, different models may have differences, the address will be automatically obtained after purchase 5. For problems such as resource failure or error, you can contact online customer service QQ or WeChat in the personal center after successful purchase
You have to unlock your bootloader before you can use this app, that is supposed to unlock the bootloader.....
OPPO Phone unlock is not paid service, OPPO Offical release unlook app here: https://www.oppo.cn/thread-397164526-1
Unlock app for find x3 direct download link: https://img-oppo-cn-test.oss-cn-shenzhen.aliyuncs.com/uploads/common/2021/02/10/15554642501.apk
This app only work on ColorOS 11, If you're using Coloros 12, you must downgrade to Coloros11.
If you're using china version, you can download a downgrade rom here (Do not change the zip name): https://561234.xyz/设备/Find X3/C11降级包
Update:
Not china version findx3 please use OplusDowngradeTool to download the downgrade rom.
https://561234.xyz/d/设备/Find X3/C11降级包/OplusDowngradeTool.zip
This tool maybe chinese only, there is a video for how to use it:
https://561234.xyz/设备/Find X3/C11降级包/OplusDowngradeTool-OperationDemo.mp4
exg0zz said:
OPPO Phone unlock is not paid service, OPPO Offical release unlook app here: https://www.oppo.cn/thread-397164526-1
Unlock app for find x3 direct download link: https://img-oppo-cn-test.oss-cn-shenzhen.aliyuncs.com/uploads/common/2021/02/10/15554642501.apk
This app only work on ColorOS 11, If you're using Coloros 12, you must downgrade to Coloros11.
If you're using china version, you can download a downgrade rom here (Do not change the zip name): https://561234.xyz/设备/Find X3/C11降级包
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Hello. I now have Android 12 c.31. And I can not roll back to A11. What other options?
georgiy8428 said:
Hello. I now have Android 12 c.31. And I can not roll back to A11. What other options?
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Currently there's no method to unlock oppo phone on android 12.
Hi all!
Today my Oppo Reno 5G 10x Zoom arrived. As my previous phones I would like to root my new phone too to use e.g. Titanium Backup.
I have currently installed Color OS V7.1, Android 10, Model CPH1921, Build CPH1921EX_11_C.35.
I did the following:
Enable the Developer Options on your device. To do this, go to Settings>>About Phone>>tap on the Build Number 7 times till you see a toast message “You are now a developer”.
Under the Developer Options, you need to enable the OEM Unlock option as well. To do that again head to the Settings>>Developer Options>>enable OEM Unlock.
Download and set-up the ADB and Fastboot tools on our PC.
Now, head to the Platform-tools folder and open the CMD or command prompt.
Now, in the command prompt, enter the below command and press the Enter button on your keyboard;
adb devices
You will get a pop-up on your smartphone with a message “Always allow from this computer”. You need to press OK
Type the below command to enter the bootloader mode, and press Enter;
adb reboot bootloader
After rebooting the fastboot window (this window) appears for about 1s an the phone immediatelly reboots.
So I am unable to finnish the steps from this guide.
What am I doing wrong or what is the problem causing this?
Thanks for any help in advance!
Try to see if your device supports bootloader unlock.
You'll need an app (deep testing) to apply for permission before you can unlock it.
I'm also looking for a way to unlock my bootloader... Same model cph1921. Mine unfortunately says it's a carrier phone so I can't go ahead with the unlock. I'll tinker around to change region and unlock if that be possible.
Let me know how you get along @htcdesire-hd
Hnk1 said:
Try to see if your device supports bootloader unlock.
You'll need an app (deep testing) to apply for permission before you can unlock it.
I'm also looking for a way to unlock my bootloader... Same model cph1921. Mine unfortunately says it's a carrier phone so I can't go ahead with the unlock. I'll tinker around to change region and unlock if that be possible.
Let me know how you get along @htcdesire-hd
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Hi,
thanks for the suggestion with this app, that might be useful for me in the future!
That the Oppo Reno was not unlockable (or at least I did not find a way) was a dealbreaker for me! So I sent it back to the retailer a few days after writing the post above.
That means I am not able to test the app you suggested with the Oppo Reno 5G anymore.
Now I have a Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro 256GB and I am very happy with my device. Unlocking and rooting was even supported by the manufacturer (after 1 week mandatory waiting time) and the Hardware is also very good. So I am glad I sent back the Oppo Reno...
htcdesire-hd said:
Hi,
thanks for the suggestion with this app, that might be useful for me in the future!
That the Oppo Reno was not unlockable (or at least I did not find a way) was a dealbreaker for me! So I sent it back to the retailer a few days after writing the post above.
That means I am not able to test the app you suggested with the Oppo Reno 5G anymore.
Now I have a Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro 256GB and I am very happy with my device. Unlocking and rooting was even supported by the manufacturer (after 1 week mandatory waiting time) and the Hardware is also very good. So I am glad I sent back the Oppo Reno...
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I hadn't have an oppo before so was unaware they are so strict with the bootloader. I ordered a OnePlus as well but still have the oppo. I'll try sometime and let you know.
For me, not having ad free experience and unable to change dpi is a deal breaker
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I hadn't have an oppo before so was unaware they are so strict with the bootloader. I ordered a OnePlus as well but still have the oppo. I'll try sometime and let you know.
For me, not having ad free experience and unable to change dpi is a deal breaker
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Yes same for me, I also thought that Oppo is not that restricted! Ok, thanks, I will look forward to that.
Everyone has their own preferences. For me the adds in the system apps are barely annoying and I don't have any reason to change my DPI (battery performance is enough at my point of view). At most not having a 10x zoom is a little bit annoying but there are versions of my phone which have a 10x zoom instead of a macro camera.
I wonder if it would be possible to install the "update" with the modified Magisk boot.img to gain root access. Unpacking boot.img is hassle-free, but despite the "codecs" for 7zip, I can't repack the archive with the modified file. There is also the issue of bricking the oppo .. Has anyone tried something? Any other ideas?
Did anyone come to a solution for this , its such a great phone
This is just a PSA for anyone currently with T-Mobile, looking to upgrade or purchase from the carrier.
The T-Mobile exclusive model of the 10T 5G is CPH-2419 ... This is a T-Mobile model ONLY. It can be SIM unlocked through regular methods, ie. paying the full contract off, but that is ALL!
There is absolutely NO WAY to unlock the bootloader of this model, because FASTBOOT is completely disabled, and unable to be re-enabled through any method which is currently available!
This is a software level block, which is specific to this model number.
AFAIK the chipset, board, and all internals are the exact same in respect to the 2413 (india) , 2415 (global) , and 2417 (EU) variants , so there is a SLIM possibility that if you stay BELOW the current A.11 build, you MIGHT be able to force a sideways shift to one of the other regions listed above via the Local Update, and Oxygen Updater combination, but i cannot confirm this due to my accidental mistake of not blocking updates! Mine is now on A.11 which is not available in any other region as of yet on the Oxygen Updater.
I really dont know whether changing regions will actually bring back FASTBOOT or not, except that when attempting to reach FASTBOOT via ADB or other methods, there is a brief, 1 second delay that does indeed make the "Fastboot Mode" screen appear, right before it automatically kicks out and reboots into normal mode. But even then with FASTBOOT running on my pc, and <waiting for devices>, it does not make the connection during the sequence. So this may just be remnants of the bootloader screen!
Also FASTBOOTD does work, and you can send commands regularly via command line, or Fastboot Enhance in that mode, but unlocking, and oem commands either fail or report unrecognized.
ANYONE proficient with probing ADB, Fastbootd, or EDL modes would be highly appreciated, in investigating any possibilities to exploit this restriction, because as with ALL android OS devices, I am almost 100% sure there is a way to mitigate this block, and flash a STOCK payload from one of the other variants. But EVERY cph2419 no matter what build, is shipped with FASTBOOT disabled at the factory level. It is an OPPO block, and has nothing to do with T-mobile other than the fact that they are the ONLY carrier listed in this model's designation.
I had a feeling that this was coming. First it starts with T-Mobile variants and then it starts trickling out to everything else. Keep in mind that Oppo disables fastboot on their devices too. The MSM Tool being locked down behind a technician login was the first hint of what's to come.
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I had a feeling that this was coming. First it starts with T-Mobile variants and then it starts trickling out to everything else. Keep in mind that Oppo disables fastboot on their devices too. The MSM Tool being locked down behind a technician login was the first hint of what's to come.
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Yup man... see i never read much into the OPPO acquisition of OnePlus, or i would have researched affected devices further. But in all honesty i wouldn't have suspected that a phone such as the 10 series, which is reportedly going to be on all the major carriers in the next 3-4 months, would take such a drastic step BACKWARDS like this! One plus has ALWAYS been known as "Developer Friendly", and rivaled the Google Pixel series in ease of unlocking bootloader, and rooting! But even stranger is how for so long back in the early days of android, devices were model specific to each carrier, (samsung s2, 3, 4... Moto Z... etc.) then the manufacturers wised up and went to universal hardware that was only sim locked, and could be bought outright unlocked. THEN COMES THIS LEFT TURN, in OnePlus taking a flagship device, and going back to Carrier specific models!
Finally the MOST SHOCKING notion comes with the realization that (for a fee) you can get your Samsung devices bootloader unlocked, (s10 and newer, possibly others thru same service) but this OPPO/Oneplus trainwreck looks to be the possible path coming for even more models like you said!
I just dont understand the war on unlockable bootloaders?! Especially Oneplus... they had the PERFECT system in place. (US models) You had to PHYSICALLY submit a Bootloader Unlock request... Acknowledge that you are aware that you are giving up warranty... wait a week (buyers remorse)... Then if still committed, you have to flash the unlock token. Why go all DICTATOR on us and start moving the devices STILL BRANDED with OnePlus, to a locked down format? Maybe 3 in 10 customers unlock & mod their phones! It takes MORE effort to disable functions and remove them, while at the same time alienating those 3 in 10 thus ensuring LESS SALES!! I fail to understand the logic. I just pray someone always keeps probing these A-hole companies products, for vulnerabilities and exploits that circumvent all their overbearing attempts to control what we can do with OUR devices!
<rant... sorry, this crap just makes my blood boil. cuz i DID demo the 10T at a T-mobile store and they had CPH-2417 models as demo, which were fine. Come to find out that they always planned on only SHIPPING or SELLING these 2419 models to the public!>
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Yup man... see i never read much into the OPPO acquisition of OnePlus, or i would have researched affected devices further. But in all honesty i wouldn't have suspected that a phone such as the 10 series, which is reportedly going to be on all the major carriers in the next 3-4 months, would take such a drastic step BACKWARDS like this! One plus has ALWAYS been known as "Developer Friendly", and rivaled the Google Pixel series in ease of unlocking bootloader, and rooting! But even stranger is how for so long back in the early days of android, devices were model specific to each carrier, (samsung s2, 3, 4... Moto Z... etc.) then the manufacturers wised up and went to universal hardware that was only sim locked, and could be bought outright unlocked. THEN COMES THIS LEFT TURN, in OnePlus taking a flagship device, and going back to Carrier specific models!
Finally the MOST SHOCKING notion comes with the realization that (for a fee) you can get your Samsung devices bootloader unlocked, (s10 and newer, possibly others thru same service) but this OPPO/Oneplus trainwreck looks to be the possible path coming for even more models like you said!
I just dont understand the war on unlockable bootloaders?! Especially Oneplus... they had the PERFECT system in place. (US models) You had to PHYSICALLY submit a Bootloader Unlock request... Acknowledge that you are aware that you are giving up warranty... wait a week (buyers remorse)... Then if still committed, you have to flash the unlock token. Why go all DICTATOR on us and start moving the devices STILL BRANDED with OnePlus, to a locked down format? Maybe 3 in 10 customers unlock & mod their phones! It takes MORE effort to disable functions and remove them, while at the same time alienating those 3 in 10 thus ensuring LESS SALES!! I fail to understand the logic. I just pray someone always keeps probing these A-hole companies products, for vulnerabilities and exploits that circumvent all their overbearing attempts to control what we can do with OUR devices!
<rant... sorry, this crap just makes my blood boil. cuz i DID demo the 10T at a T-mobile store and they had CPH-2417 models as demo, which were fine. Come to find out that they always planned on only SHIPPING or SELLING these 2419 models to the public!>
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I saw the writing on the wall after following the 10 Pro forum once I got my OnePlus 9 so I jumped ship to the Pixel 7 Pro. It's not a perfect device but man it's so much smoother than my 9 ever was. The only real complaint I have is the battery takes too long to charge and the fingerprint sensor is more finicky than the one on my OP9 but it's so nice not having lag everywhere and buggy software plus they're easy to root and keep rooted with the PixelFlasher tool.
As for the lockdown, it's probably T-Mobile that wanted it. People always bought the T-Mobile variants because they sell cheaper than the other ones and then they would convert them to global/EU firmware. What we really need is an end to carriers dictating what a phone manufacturer can and can't do with their product but Apple was the only one who ever successfully strong-armed a carrier (all of them basically in the end since they still don't allow bloatware on the phones). That said, Oppo probably doesn't have any complaints about being forced to disable this as it results in less technical support calls for them when people can't muck their devices up anymore. There were a ton of people bricking their OP9 and OP9P devices and those are just the ones that found their way to XDA to try to get help. I bet that a good chunk of their warranty repairs are from people modding their phones. In fact my OP9 almost became one of them until I got stubborn and sat down and figured out how to mod the MSM Tool myself.
Yeah, this is a bummer. Thanks for sharing! I almost never buy through a carrier anymore. My last oneplus was the 8T and it was a t-mobile variant, it was quite the mess to have to get it unlocked due to the person I bought it from not paying their bill...I got it all sorted out....my bad not double checking, but I got it for a sweet deal.
If Samsungs are easier to unlock the bootloader for their new phones, that changes my buying decisions.
I wonder if you could do the local update to the EU or India beta, then do the rollback to android 12 from a different region, India or EU. Does the local update across regions even work if your bootloader is locked?
maamdroid said:
Yeah, this is a bummer. Thanks for sharing! I almost never buy through a carrier anymore. My last oneplus was the 8T and it was a t-mobile variant, it was quite the mess to have to get it unlocked due to the person I bought it from not paying their bill...I got it all sorted out....my bad not double checking, but I got it for a sweet deal.
If Samsungs are easier to unlock the bootloader for their new phones, that changes my buying decisions.
I wonder if you could do the local update to the EU or India beta, then do the rollback to android 12 from a different region, India or EU. Does the local update across regions even work if your bootloader is locked?
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ok, that i cannot confirm. YET... I screwed up and forgot to disable Auto Updates in the developer menu, and 1 reboot later, put me on the A.11 build for the OS. All the current OTA, and BETA in the Oxygen Updater, are A.10, and ive tried using the local update apk, but it fails stating something along the lines of, "The version you are trying to flash, is older than the current on im on, so to prevent boot problems, we wont allow you to continue"... I know those werent the actual words, but im sure you know what im talking about. So until the India, EU, or NA builds move up to A.11, I am in limbo! ... I have 3 days to request a RMA from Tmobile, if im gonna return it, and if i cannot circumvent this crap then i definitely aint about to get stuck with it for 2 years! Even if its only costing me $13 a month. I just cant accept a device that has actively removed THE VERY THING that i bought a OnePlus to do!
I am HOPING, i get lucky and an update drops, but my luck says it wont.
But to answer your question, YES... I would believe that you can do the Local update and shift sideways to Global or another region. MY plan was to try moving to ANY other region period, which will forcefully change the model number of the device as well... THEN use that regions Rollback Package, cuz it wipes everything and does a complete downgrade to reinstall. My logic is that IF i can update to say the India, or EU Android 13 Beta with the A.11 kernel, then the partitions are gonna change right? so in theory IT SHOULD flash all the CPH2413 or 2415 partitions, and files respectively. Now im sure that alone wont bring back FB because updates dont usually wipe all data! .... BUUUUUT .... once on that Model, then using the Rollback package WILL fully wipe the data and system so that it can format and place the partitions correctly for Android 12! And THAT is where i think my best opportunity to regain Fastboot will come from! Cuz my phone will be formatted as an Unlockable model number, and the rollback packages are supposed to be a Full Stock Rom, so naturally all the partitions and stock components would be installed as well, & the phone wont KNOW it was a 2419 so whatever was done (if only at software level) to disable FB wont be scripted to disable it on the new region.
Again this is only theory, but it sounds logical... unless someone familiar with OPPO can confirm that they use some hardware method of removing fastboot. But so far i have found a couple older OPPO discussions that at least cited exploits that were found in their respectively Locked devices, which they all had leveraged to get FULL ROOT, and subsequently flash different portions of other builds to their device. Personally, If I can have a full Magisk root, I am 100% content with JUST THAT! I lived with MANY a Samsung that had locked bootloaders, but had Root, and i can make that sacrifice!
Hopefully an update drops in time so i can try!
You would need to try the downgrade package.
https://oxygenos.oneplus.net/4248_sign_CPH2415_11_A_OTA_0080_all_44864f_10100111.zip
I would be surprised if it works but it is worth a shot with the APK.
That's the global/US package.
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ok, that i cannot confirm. YET... I screwed up and forgot to disable Auto Updates in the developer menu, and 1 reboot later, put me on the A.11 build for the OS. All the current OTA, and BETA in the Oxygen Updater, are A.10, and ive tried using the local update apk, but it fails stating something along the lines of, "The version you are trying to flash, is older than the current on im on, so to prevent boot problems, we wont allow you to continue"... I know those werent the actual words, but im sure you know what im talking about. So until the India, EU, or NA builds move up to A.11, I am in limbo! ... I have 3 days to request a RMA from Tmobile, if im gonna return it, and if i cannot circumvent
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Yeah, give the beta a try and then rollback.
@beatbreakee Looks like India .12 full update is available in oxygen updater! Hopefully this works for yah.
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You would need to try the downgrade package.
https://oxygenos.oneplus.net/4248_sign_CPH2415_11_A_OTA_0080_all_44864f_10100111.zip
I would be surprised if it works but it is worth a shot with the APK.
That's the global/US package.
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Global and US versions are different. That zip is for EU/Global, not US/NA, it says so right in the file name.
CPH2415 is EU/Global
CPH2417 is US/North America
That being said there is actually a member on the forums here that was able to flash that CPH2415 zip on a CPH2417 (US) phone without issue apparently. Flash at your own risk.
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This information I posted is not completely correct. Check the post after this one for more information regarding the versions.
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Global and US versions are different. That zip is for EU/Global, not US/NA, it says so right in the file name.
CPH2415 is EU/Global
CPH2417 is US/North America
That being said there is actually a member on the forums here that was able to flash that CPH2415 zip on a CPH2417 (US) phone without issue apparently. Flash at your own risk.
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OnePlus is ridiculous. Why the heck did they feel the need to change this? On the 9 series and 10 Pro, xxx0 was China, xxx1 was India, xxx3 was EU, xxx5 was global (which was US), xxx7 was T-Mobile.
Anyway, EU firmware has always worked fine on global variants, no doubt it's the same situation here.
Was about to post this and went to look but ummm... Actually, OnePlus themselves have listed it like this.
Want to go back to Android 12? Download the Rollback package from the links below:
OnePlus 10T (IN)
OnePlus 10T (EU)
OnePlus 10T (GLO)
OnePlus Community
Introducing our new OnePlus Community experience, with a completely revamped structure, built from the ground-up.
community.oneplus.com
GLO file name is 2415 as well. The one I linked was the same one llinked here, the difference on the EU one is the beginning and end of the file name are different.
EU - https://oxygenos.oneplus.net/4189_sign_CPH2415_11_A_OTA_0080_all_44864f_01000100.zip
GLO - https://oxygenos.oneplus.net/4248_sign_CPH2415_11_A_OTA_0080_all_44864f_10100111.zip
Looks like they're basically the same firmware.
EtherealRemnant said:
OnePlus is ridiculous. Why the heck did they feel the need to change this? On the 9 series and 10 Pro, xxx0 was China, xxx1 was India, xxx3 was EU, xxx5 was global (which was US), xxx7 was T-Mobile.
Anyway, EU firmware has always worked fine on global variants, no doubt it's the same situation here.
Was about to post this and went to look but ummm... Actually, OnePlus themselves have listed it like this.
Want to go back to Android 12? Download the Rollback package from the links below:
OnePlus 10T (IN)
OnePlus 10T (EU)
OnePlus 10T (GLO)
OnePlus Community
Introducing our new OnePlus Community experience, with a completely revamped structure, built from the ground-up.
community.oneplus.com
GLO file name is 2415 as well. The one I linked was the same one llinked here, the difference on the EU one is the beginning and end of the file name are different.
EU - https://oxygenos.oneplus.net/4189_sign_CPH2415_11_A_OTA_0080_all_44864f_01000100.zip
GLO - https://oxygenos.oneplus.net/4248_sign_CPH2415_11_A_OTA_0080_all_44864f_10100111.zip
Looks like they're basically the same firmware.
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That's a lot more information than I had. Thank you for sharing! It's been confusing since I got the phone at the start of September coming from the 6T and 5T previously.
Thank you for the links as well, I have always been looking for this information regarding the difference in versions. I will be saving this for reference.
This definitely makes it clearer than what I was trying to explain in my previous post.
I'm one that flashed from Global to India. Then I flashed India to Android 13. Then I did rollback to India 12. And now I did India to EU android 12 .a10.
My bootloader is unlocked though.
I didn't know Global beta is out now. I'll flash to that now!!
So I was just in the 10 Pro section and I would be very cautious trying the downgrade package conversion. There have been a few bricks and a few successes converting T-Mobile to another variant and without an MSM Tool to use, I don't know that I would risk a $650 paperweight.
@beatbreakee This guy has the 2017 version and tried flashing the IN version. There aren't a whole lot of details, but whatever he did caused a softbrick. I posted for a little more details on it, but he might be able to provide some more info around this.
@jmayfield337
Full update from Global to EU?
I'm rooted and bootloader unlocked. There isn't a full update for . 08 yet. Could I use the EU full update and do local install or will that mess my current stuff up?
forum.xda-developers.com
EtherealRemnant said:
You would need to try the downgrade package.
https://oxygenos.oneplus.net/4248_sign_CPH2415_11_A_OTA_0080_all_44864f_10100111.zip
I would be surprised if it works but it is worth a shot with the APK.
That's the global/US package.
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So sorry for the delay... But yes your rollback package worked in getting me off the T-Mobile 2419 , and now I'm on the 2415. A.08 (yay . KINDA...)
Unfortunately this did not have the intended outcome. I mean yes the phone works properly and all... But I'm sure you knew that fastboot did not come back. (Wouldn't be that easy huh?).
Now, here's the next phase.... After repeatedly beating on OP via their chat, and yelling at person after person, I got one of them to slip up and let a few MINOR things leak verbally.
(Bear with me cuz I might be stating something that might be slightly off from him... I could tell English wasn't his 1st language... Or even 2nd)
"Sir what you are requesting is a file authorization to unlock the bootloader on your device, correct" --- OP
"No, because even if I HAD a special file, I would not be able to flash it, because I have NO fastboot mode accessible on my phone. YOU removed or disabled it yourselves!" ---- Me
"Ok after reviewing your previous words sent, I think I know what it is you seek. There is a program called MSM, do you know of, yes?"-OP
"YES I know exactly of that, and you guys made it password restricted so I cannot log in to get what I need, so is it possible you can refer me to get an access account for the tool?"-Me
"Unfortunately sir that is department not of ours, but I will forward your request to them for email response by 24hrs."-OP
"Ok... So what then, you or them will get back to me with info on how to get an account?" -Me
"Well it yes, sir I do not know if that is how they resolve, or maybe they just give you factory fastboot ROM which can be use with the updater application, for local flash. It is my knowledge that other devices we have sold have had this ROM load special fastboot to allow unlock/lock/flash/wipe commands to be sent from your PC, but it was special tool for devices that not have it already!" - OP ...
BINGO!!
I'll spare you the rest of the chat, but of course no one has contacted me....
SOOO... here's my thoughts...
1. This phone is like Samsung in that there is NOT a permanent bootloader lock, and instead there's just a custom ROM (like the old "Combination FW" that restores permissions for higher level functions aka 'Fastboot ROM"
2. This ROM could TECHNICALLY be created or the fastboot portion extracted from another one that already is out for one of these older devices, and we swap it into one of these rollback packages, cuz I did edit the payload properties file to test if simple changes can be made and it still flash... (Answer : yes... It worked!)
3. One of you GURUs who have found TEMP ROOT access on so many other 'unrootable' devices, discover a way in to these, in which we can access the partition where the bootloader exists, and turn it back on with a hex edit, or flip it to UNLOCKED, then I can use Qfil or an EDL prog to flash custom recovery!?!
The reason I say turn it back on is because I am fairly confident it is still functional, primarily because it shows for a half a second, then reboots back into normal mode if 'adb reboot bootloader' is used. How can it be GONE, If the OS still recognizes it. (This suggests there's a script or init command being triggered once that command is sent, and it forces reboot before fastboot can connect to your PC! ... There is still a splash screen triggered from the command... AND all the updates and rollback packages are using something other than EDL to flash all the partitions as .img files, cuz EDL can't communicate with a device while running, but those packages loaded via local update are prepped while running, and processed only by a reboot, which almost confirms that it's fastboot being used. Fastbootd will not process ANY img files, but it does recognize every reg fastboot command!
(Sorry again for long post but I figured detail is needed to solve this.)
I have 48 hours to completely brick this device and still return it, so I am up for ANY actions that you all might suggest, with no regrets! If I get it AT LEAST rooted, I'll take it! Or if we get fastboot enabled again even better. I will monitor this thread for your replies.
Thanks for all input!
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So I was just in the 10 Pro section and I would be very cautious trying the downgrade package conversion. There have been a few bricks and a few successes converting T-Mobile to another variant and without an MSM Tool to use, I don't know that I would risk a $650 paperweight.
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Ok... I KINDA followed part of what they did in the 10pro forums.. opening the zip 1st, I edited 1 line:. "Oplus_update_engine_verify_disable=1" it WAS 0 which I understand had something to do with it verifying something on either the device or in the package to be identical before allowing.
Using a 1 disabled that verification. Now whoever tries this MUST be patient! When you start this via local updater app, you need to be above 40% , AND it will look like it is frozen and not processing at 0% for close to 5 min ... Then it will just start ticking off about 1% every 15-30sec til it gets to 60-70... Then it is about 2 percent per 15 sec... Finally when it hits 99% it will again look like it's stuck, but just wait, cuz it will hit 100% about 3-4 min later.
Whole process went seamlessly smooth! I advise not doing ANYTHING on your device while running. But I successfully went from Android 12.1 A.11 to Android 12.0 A.08 2419 to 2015.
Don't know if it matters but I did enable OEM unlocking in dev options 1st. And it persisted thru the whole wipe/flash process.!
Don't know if this means anything...
Congrats on a successful conversion. Sucks that it's still walled off still but I can't say I'm surprised.
@beatbreakee
Dude I just want to thank you for all you hard work into this.
I have a T-Mobile OP10T and was so disappointed to find out there was no way to unlock bl/no root.
So when i found this thread, there is no hope. Now because of you, there's a chance.
Thanks
I would assume it's best not applying any updates if iv just got the phone? If my plan is somehow getting away from T-Mobile software. Right?