From doing some searching it looks like other OnePlus phones can run the stock firmware on cell provided phones. Can I run the OnePlus version of Oxygen OS on my metro OnePlus Nord N10 or do I have to always wait on the slow carrier updates to be rolled out? This is my primary phone so I don't want to brick it by trying to do it. Was just wondering if anyone else had tried it and what their experience was?
avengerpro said:
From doing some searching it looks like other OnePlus phones can run the stock firmware on cell provided phones. Can I run the OnePlus version of Oxygen OS on my metro OnePlus Nord N10 or do I have to always wait on the slow carrier updates to be rolled out? This is my primary phone so I don't want to brick it by trying to do it. Was just wondering if anyone else had tried it and what their experience was?
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I doubt it: Porting ROMs is not an easy process, it could mess with your hardware: Wi-Fi/BT/Camera/Data not working.
But I actually wanted to read some more opinions on this.
Now about bricking your phone: After you unlock the bootloader, you can always flash back the original ROM (I think it's available on the OP website). OP's default bootloader should do the trick but for extra precautions, you can always try flashing TWRP.
I've been seeing the MSMDownloadTool for flashing stock images to the phone with MetroPCS by T-Mobile and T-Mobile build numbers and people saying that the OnePlus is almost impossible to brick and not be able to fix it. I saw where someone said it can be flashed in the EDL mode and bypasses the greyed out Enable OEM Unlocking too.
Won't work. Modern OnePlus devices are locked by model number and device build.
Honestly, you won't even get the transfer started before it quits on you.
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Hi all, need advice on a Moto Z [XT1650-05 Griffin] China version. I recently purchased this phone and it does not comes with Google Play Services and unfortunately the device prevent me from manually install them into the phone (the services stopped automatically) even with downloaded APK from apkmirror.
Have anyone trying to install Google Play Services into the phone ? or is there a way to install it ? Need advice from all gurus. Appreciated.
Thanks.
flash other regions' firmware, like EU's or US's, there are some choices on this forum. and boot img and system img from all variants of moto z's firmware can be inter-flashed, even other imgs (exclude the bootloader and gpt img). remember there always are risks when flashing or fastbooting anything unofficial.
I'm using the Chinese version with Euro firmware because I'm a google service user and I like the stock Android. It is suggested to flash Euro firmware to the Chinese model for the two models has the same hardware(except the dual sim slot).
For the latest version XT1650-03_GRIFFIN_RETEU-EMEA_6.0.1_MPL24.246-17_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-03_CFC_EMEA.xml, just unlock the BL and completely flash it with RSD Lite(Erase command should be included, remember to backup), and all the function will be alright, the dual SIM card work fine, too. But if you live in China and use vpn for google play service, the battery life will be a little shorter than normal.
By the way, you can also flash open Gapps to the Chinese firmware with TWRP recovery if you like Lenovo's UI.
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I'm using the Chinese version with Euro firmware because I'm a google service user and I like the stock Android. It is suggested to flash Euro firmware to the Chinese model for the two models has the same hardware(except the dual sim slot).
For the latest version XT1650-03_GRIFFIN_RETEU-EMEA_6.0.1_MPL24.246-17_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-03_CFC_EMEA.xml, just unlock the BL and completely flash it with RSD Lite(Erase command should be included, remember to backup), and all the function will be alright, the dual SIM card work fine, too. But if you live in China and use vpn for google play service, the battery life will be a little shorter than normal.
By the way, you can also flash open Gapps to the Chinese firmware with TWRP recovery if you like Lenovo's UI.
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if you don't mind me asking, can I flash this rom with RSD for the chinese XT1650-05 version?
XT1650-03_GRIFFIN_RETEU-EMEA_6.0.1_MPL24.246-17
I flashed @JackyGreen rooted rom on my 1650-05 and have no problem at all
Going from experience with earlier Moto cross-flashes: They work fine with no side effects but one.
You'll most likely but cut off from future OTAs so any update will have to be installed manually. But that's easily done if you follow this forum.
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Going from experience with earlier Moto cross-flashes: They work fine with no side effects but one.
You'll most likely but cut off from future OTAs so any update will have to be installed manually. But that's easily done if you follow this forum.
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This should be a gold rule for every rooted/twrp provided phone anyway...
enetec said:
This should be a gold rule for every rooted/twrp provided phone anyway...
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True, but the beauty of Moto cross-flashes was, that they could be performed without a custom bootloader and even without bootloader unlock. Not sure if that's still the case with the Z series (I see no reason why it wouldn't, tbh) but it was true for the previous X series.
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True, but the beauty of Moto cross-flashes was, that they could be performed without a custom bootloader and even without bootloader unlock. Not sure if that's still the case with the Z series (I see no reason why it wouldn't, tbh) but it was true for the previous X series.
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I've never had a Moto with android before (I come from LG mainly, with some experiment with different brands...) but... more I know them, more I like them!
The impression I had is that they are really hard to brick... quite every error can be recovered eventually.... :fingers-crossed:
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if you don't mind me asking, can I flash this rom with RSD for the chinese XT1650-05 version?
XT1650-03_GRIFFIN_RETEU-EMEA_6.0.1_MPL24.246-17
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Hello, I haven't tested that rom, but as the instructions by JackyGreen, it could be flashed by either RSD or adb commands.
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if you don't mind me asking, can I flash this rom with RSD for the chinese XT1650-05 version?
XT1650-03_GRIFFIN_RETEU-EMEA_6.0.1_MPL24.246-17
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I flashed that on my 1650-05 and every thing seems ok,
havent tested dual sim as I have sd card inside
Starts at $100. BOUNTY requires successful flash of Global firmware.
Pretty sure there is no 5G 7t pro global phone?
A bounty for the T-Mobile MSM is more important. We need that before we start messing around with the global firmware files for the non-5G variants.
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A bounty for the T-Mobile MSM is more important. We need that before we start messing around with the global firmware files for the non-5G variants.
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Agree! Got to have a fallback msm to flash once we brick it lol
Has there been any oneplus devices in recent history that didn't have a msm download tool become available?
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Has there been any oneplus devices in recent history that didn't have a msm download tool become available?
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Yes, 7Pro 5G EU (only sold via EE in UK and Elisa in Finland), most likely because it wasn't sold a lot and that no one either required the tool or leaked it.
In for $100 USD. Without a way to restore the OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren 5G, I don't expect many developers to pick up the device. My $100 will be paid out to either a way to restore the STOCK T-Mobile firmware, OR a global image. As long as it is done via the MSM download tool.
Apparently, there are Windows tools to decrypt an .ops file, but I haven't seen any via brief Google search to encrypt/create; maybe there's something on XDA related to creation. T-Mobile and/or OnePlus should release a restore to stock T-Mobile MSM image on XDA for the OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McLaren. It seems like it could only benefit both companies to release it here. Not on their website because it's not for your average user, but on XDA only makes life easier for everyone.
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In for $100 USD. Without a way to restore the OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren 5G, I don't expect many developers to pick up the device. My $100 will be paid out to either a way to restore the STOCK T-Mobile firmware, OR a global image. As long as it is done via the MSM download tool.
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I know you've asked OnePlus already, but maybe you'd have more luck asking T-Mobile because OnePlus is probably seeing it as the ball is more in T-Mobile's court, so-to-speak?
T-Mobile would only have OTAs at best on their servers.
Does anyone have even the fastboot rom for this phone?
I have very bad news for you T-Mobile customers that have a OnePlus Device.. and yes I am one too..
OnePlus Rather youbuy direct from them, then from Carrier, OnePlus has Crippled the carrier edition of all their OnePlus Devices starting with the 7 Series.....
They have a MSMDownload Tool, that is now coded to each and every device it has.. meaning, if you have a T-mo edition, you will not be able to use the
msmdownload tool that has global edition, and you cant bypass that with a hex edit of the ops file anymore..
and you cant edit the msmdownload tool, because its VMP Protected, meaning unless you can unpack that VMP and restore all the imports
you will not be able to hex edit that..........
the newer MSMDownload tools check project code, which is located in a few places on your device.. but the place it checks against is
in eprom, No way to get around that.. and fastbootD which is the current way to convert. Will no longer be available to use anymore soon as well
,as OP has patched that too....... also, News is that Qualcomm is now implanting a new security method that will write protect your device.. and the only
way to bypass that is with a susyq cable and or taking apart your device and turning a switch. then flashing a developers edition OS.. So good luck with that too..
that prob wont be out for another 5 years total.... but soon all android devices will be Fully locked Down do to that.............................. This is already been implanted into chromebooks (newer)..
also, if you happen to get the ops file. well thats encrypted as well.. and because of the vmp protected msmdownload tool, the old public way to get your hands
on the loader from the ops file is no longer possible............
pretty much the only way to convert to global is by extracting OPS, then flashing partitions manually using loader......
But there is a catch there too, Oneplus is the only idiot to protect its FireHose Loader, you can read but you cant write with it.. So no matter if you had their loader extracted. you will still run into the next issue
of flashing each partition because it will fail.. Why will it fail, because OP write Protected it, you need a Demecia token and then you need another Project token... so in all you need
about 520 chars total of tokens.. good luck on that too................ Just to flash a partition to the device...........
some might ask how do I know all this, Lets just just say, I know people..............
But remember, OP has managed to encrypt everything to try and keep you carrier peepz from converting to global............
I personally think OnePlus is a jacka** company that will sell the global and carrier edition of their device for the same crazy price, but well know that the carrier editions are crippled
and nowhere near the global standard way........ Its unfair that OP took the time to lock us carrier peepz from converting.. just because they want us to buy direct and not from carrier.............
This 7 Pro that I have.. will most likely be the last OnePlus device I buy. and I know about 20 other people that refuse to buy another OnePlus device on the account they are locking people
out from a so called Developer friendly device.. OnePlus lies............................................ I have 200% Proof on everything I have said above.. if you need me to do a screen record to prove it further I will.
as for ways around said issues above, It can be done.. but the way it can be done is not public use.. and I have no permission or right to release said way............
I dont care how much money is offered, Its not in my place to release such info... But again, I dont even care about Oneplus devices anymore.. OP has shown their true colors now..
and again, Most likely will never buy another OnePlus Device again.........................
OnePlus, I know you read this, Hope you prove that you can be just as fair to carrier editions as you are with global editions.. cause I have a feeling all carrier editions will soon fail you..
because nobody is going to pay that kinda money for a crippled device that they cant convert.. you can pay nearly the same amount for the pixel 4 XL, and its not crippled in any way..
its pure vanilla Android OS....................... Guess you can figure out where I might go next........................... (waiting for Pixel 5) ...................
Please Dont message me with crazy questions and so on.. I will ignore all.. I barely use XDA.. someone posted this in my channel and I just wanted to check it out.................
only true way to reach me is on Telegram.. same nick as here...................
Good luck all...
That's a nice write-up but one question: How did the regular T-Mobile OnePlus 7T conversion work? Was that the v4 tool? Did the v5 tool stop this?
These measures are absolutely devastating to anyone who wants to test open betas and developer previews. What's the point of an unlocked bootloader for the McLaren 5G if you can do next to nothing with it and there's no rescue method.
With a Pixel, you just need to convince T-Mobile to sim unlock and then you're set for years.
For what it's worth, OnePlus got back to my support ticket and confirmed 2 things for me:
1. An unlocked bootloader OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren 5G will still get OTAs on an unlocked bootloader, but they come from OnePlus
2. If you unlock your bootloader and brick your device, I was informed they can do a "remote session" to restore the software. If that's the case, someone may want to take this approach with a keylogger so we can get the support ZIP.
I know there are at least few with bricked devices that should take advantage of this and be the hero.
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For what it's worth, OnePlus got back to my support ticket and confirmed 2 things for me:
1. An unlocked bootloader OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren 5G will still get OTAs on an unlocked bootloader, but they come from OnePlus
2. If you unlock your bootloader and brick your device, I was informed they can do a "remote session" to restore the software. If that's the case, someone may want to take this approach with a keylogger so we can get the support ZIP.
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How would we get ota updates straight from oneplus if we are still on T-Mobile firmware/software Would we have to download their software?
Anyone have the ota for the hd1925
Need to restore it bad update
Thanks I'm advance
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For what it's worth, OnePlus got back to my support ticket and confirmed 2 things for me:
1. An unlocked bootloader OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren 5G will still get OTAs on an unlocked bootloader, but they come from OnePlus
2. If you unlock your bootloader and brick your device, I was informed they can do a "remote session" to restore the software. If that's the case, someone may want to take this approach with a keylogger so we can get the support ZIP.
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Remote session hmm? Something tells me they'd have to put files on your computer right? I know it's not the most ethical thing in the world to suggest but what if you wait till said files get transferred over then maybe oh nooo my computer powered off whoops
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For what it's worth, OnePlus got back to my support ticket and confirmed 2 things for me:
1. An unlocked bootloader OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren 5G will still get OTAs on an unlocked bootloader, but they come from OnePlus
2. If you unlock your bootloader and brick your device, I was informed they can do a "remote session" to restore the software. If that's the case, someone may want to take this approach with a keylogger so we can get the support ZIP.
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I just attempted to get onto a chat and request a repair for my bricked device. The OnePlus guy told me they did not have a MSM tool for the TMobile version, unless they were lying. It was worth a shot.
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I just attempted to get onto a chat and request a repair for my bricked device. The OnePlus guy told me they did not have a MSM tool for the TMobile version, unless they were lying. It was worth a shot.
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So if our T-Mobile variants get bricked we're SOL?
So I possess a Redmi Note 10 Indian variant with 4 GB ram. For the past month, I have been using Pixel Experience Plus and it was smooth until the last week's update. Then it came to my notice that I haven't installed the latest MIUI 13 "Firmware" as the developer said. So I got and flashed the Global ROM V13.0.5.0.SKGMIXM (even though my device was shipped with Indian ROM) via Xiaomi Flash because Indian ROM V12.5.6.0.RKGINXM is still in MIUI 12.
Oops! That was probably the worst mistake I had made coz my phone had restarted at least a dozen times unexpectedly even while the phone is locked and unlocked (referring to screen lock) Now it's barely usable.
So here are my questions:
Is this a bug with MIUI or did I mess something up big time?
I use the terms firmware and ROM interchangeably but are they different?
How to install firmware via fastboot?
I know that was a lot of questions but please help me if possible because this is my main device
Thanks a lot
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So I possess a Redmi Note 10 Indian variant with 4 GB ram. For the past month, I have been using Pixel Experience Plus and it was smooth until the last week's update. Then it came to my notice that I haven't installed the latest MIUI 13 "Firmware" as the developer said. So I got and flashed the Global ROM V13.0.5.0.SKGMIXM (even though my device was shipped with Indian ROM) via Xiaomi Flash because Indian ROM V12.5.6.0.RKGINXM is still in MIUI 12.
Oops! That was probably the worst mistake I had made coz my phone had restarted at least a dozen times unexpectedly even while the phone is locked and unlocked (referring to screen lock) Now it's barely usable.
So here are my questions:
Is this a bug with MIUI or did I mess something up big time?
I use the terms firmware and ROM interchangeably but are they different?
How to install firmware?
Finally, can I safely downgrade my device to the 12.5.6 Indian variant without bricking my device?
I know that was a lot of questions but please help me if possible because this is my main device
Thanks a lot
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First off, don't try to make an update while the device has a kind of lock, either the screen or user encryption (not referring to in-built encryption).
Generically, firmware makes a reference to a specific build, this applies for any ROM, for any device out there.
The set of specific partitions, that are called firmware in the Xiaomi world, are also in any fastboot ROM.
But like the different firmware versions are usually available for almost (if not all) Xiaomi devices, in great part, thanks to @yshalsager, you can just pick up the one you need and flash it before or after (over) any (that supports it or needs it) custom ROM.
Just refer to here https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/firmware-redmi-note-10-mojito-auto-updated.4254017/page-3 as you can see, what you need, was there.
Well what i can tell you with experience might enlighten the situation. I changed my rom from global to Indonesian on MIUI 12. It was working very well no lags no issue infact i was loving it . Then came MIUI 13 V13.0.2.0.SKGIDXM.
my phone became like a sluggish snail. A lot of lags, different apps not working really hateful. There was no escape. so after bearing it was 2 months i down graded back to MIUI 12. Now i think i will stay there until some one let me know MIUI 13 is bug free
Hey all,
I have followed every guide I could search, for over a month, before joining/posting.
I was successful (THIS YEAR) at shorting pins and installing Lineage on a Mustang Amazon Fire 7 tablet, with the newest Fire OS available.... so I'm not stupid.
I am STUCK! on Dot OS or Pixel Experience for my Nord...
none of the other custom roms seem to work, and I've tried every which way to go back to stock...
are all the other custom roms just broken?
is the tmobile payload dump and fast boot flash not a viable option?
Any help would be appreciated.
5 years ago when i got Moto g5 plus. its community was very proactive in terms of ROMs and stuff, but that is not the case here with edge 30 pro, is it beacuse the phone is not that popular or its new? coz i am thinking of getting this or the upcoming moto frontier but since moto only supports the device for 2 years, i want to root my phone and install a custom ROM on it. does anyone know if the custom ROMs will be availabe for it anytime soon, and also if anyone can make a tutorial about rooting the phone, that will be very helpful. Thanks
The phone is new, not that popular, and motorola doesnt make it easy for custom roms either. We can probably count on some more popular ROMs like LineageOS as more people get the phone and demand rises.
As for rooting https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/how-to-root-the-moto-edge-30-pro.4414163/
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The phone is new, not that popular, and motorola doesnt make it easy for custom roms either. We can probably count on some more popular ROMs like LineageOS as more people get the phone and demand rises.
As for rooting https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/how-to-root-the-moto-edge-30-pro.4414163/
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thank you, but i dont think lineage OS will be better than the stock moto UI, i still love my moto g5 plus due to its support. Motorola should either provide atleast 3 years of supoprt or make the unlocking and installing TWRP easier. also one more thing i didnt saw TWRP installation in the provided link is it due to Motorola being more strict??
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thank you, but i dont think lineage OS will be better than the stock moto UI, i still love my moto g5 plus due to its support. Motorola should either provide atleast 3 years of supoprt or make the unlocking and installing TWRP easier. also one more thing i didnt saw TWRP installation in the provided link is it due to Motorola being more strict??
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TWRP itself is on the decline since Android 10. Magisk-patching boot manually has become the more universal rooting method.
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TWRP itself is on the decline since Android 10. Magisk-patching boot manually has become the more universal rooting method.
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I am new to this method, you think there are videos on YouTube on this process?