I read multiple threads about converting LE2127 to EU/NA, and there appears to be many ways to do it, but I don't understand why I would take one way or another. And which steps are required and in what circumstances. All guides cover "how" but barely ever "why" or "when". Therefore, please help me here, and help in my very specific case:
Circumstances:
SIM is already unlocked
I will have unlock.bin in a couple days
I'm on LE2127_11_C.21
I want the latest OnePlus-provided OxygenOS
Given these circumstances:
What is the simplest way to convert LE2127 (US T-Mobile) to non-TMO image with Magisk root?
Does it matter whether I go for LE2123 / EU image, or LE2125 / global image? If it does, what are the consequences of going for one or the other?
Nowaker said:
I read multiple threads about converting LE2127 to EU/NA, and there appears to be many ways to do it, but I don't understand why I would take one way or another. And which steps are required and in what circumstances. All guides cover "how" but barely ever "why" or "when". Therefore, please help me here, and help in my very specific case:
Circumstances:
SIM is already unlocked
I will have unlock.bin in a couple days
I'm on LE2127_11_C.21
I want the latest OnePlus-provided OxygenOS
Given these circumstances:
What is the simplest way to convert LE2127 (US T-Mobile) to non-TMO image with Magisk root?
Does it matter whether I go for LE2123 / EU image, or LE2125 / global image? If it does, what are the consequences of going for one or the other?
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Sim unlock is not a requirement for this device but it's good you have it already.
Using the Tmo->Eu conversion bypasses the need for unlock.bin but again, it's good that you have that coming as well.
The simplest way is to use the Tmo->Eu MSM conversion tool and then Oxygen Updater over to global if you want to do that instead of stay on Eu. Either way, using the conversion tool is the way.
From my current understanding, the only real functional difference from Eu vs Global is the latest update speed. I've read that Global was getting the latest updates first. Others report they're available on Eu also and the app was caching old results. I can't be sure on that as I stayed on Eu and I stay on Android 11 (11.2.10.10) but that's what I've read. Hopefully someone else will have additional information on any technical differences. I've been fine using Eu on Tmo/USA.
Since you're interested in going to the latest version, Oos13, you won't need to flash the modem back in as that was fixed for oos13.
You should definitely backup your efs and modemst1/2 partitions before you do anything else.
Open MSM, press F8, select the partitions you want to backup, password is "oneplus". Press read back and they will be stored in C:\ root.
It is advised to unlock bootloader on Android 11 before updating to any other version. I unlocked bootloader and rooted with Magisk on A11 right away. Using the MSM tool to readback boot_a and adb push it onto device. Then having magisk apk patch that boot_a. In my case, by unlocking bootloader and then taking OTA, I retain L1 drm. If I take OTA and then unlock bootloader, I lose L1 drm.
Temp unroot, take the OTA, magisk install to inactive slot, repeat until you're at the firmware you want. Check replies at the back end of this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...7-to-eu-via-msm-no-unlock-bin-needed.4272837/
for which OTA route others are taking to get to oos13
To convert your physical T-Mobile sim to an e sim
Go to the home screen. to open the menu, swipe up on the screen.
scroll to the right, choose settings
scroll down choose connections.
choose a sim card manager.
choose sim 1.
choose convert to eSIM
chooses OK.
Thank you @Appreciative for explaining this. I'm very appreciative of your help.
Global/EU thing is now clear to me. Speaking of unlocking the bootloader, I have more to ask.
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It is advised to unlock bootloader on Android 11 before updating to any other version.
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So I'm already on LE2127_11_C.21 which is the latest version available to me. I'm actually unsure what OxygenOS version it is. "About device" says Android 12, security update November 5, 2022. There is no indication what OOS version it is anywhere in the settings. Is it OOS 12 or OOS 13?
Anyway, I upgraded all the way to LE2127_11_C.21 after I received the phone. Should I downgrade to the original OOS11 ? And how, given full OTA images for LE2127 are nowhere to be found?
Should I follow the instructions in OP9Pro - Repository of MSM Unbrick Tools (TMO, EU, GLO, IN)? Like I said before, all guides cover "how" but barely ever "why" or "when", and that one is no different.
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In my case, by unlocking bootloader and then taking OTA, I retain L1 drm. If I take OTA and then unlock bootloader, I lose L1 drm.
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Why is it important? What are the consequences of losing?
Nowaker said:
Thank you @Appreciative for explaining this. I'm very appreciative of your help.
Global/EU thing is now clear to me. Speaking of unlocking the bootloader, I have more to ask.
So I'm already on LE2127_11_C.21 which is the latest version available to me. I'm actually unsure what OxygenOS version it is. "About device" says Android 12, security update November 5, 2022. There is no indication what OOS version it is anywhere in the settings. Is it OOS 12 or OOS 13?
Anyway, I upgraded all the way to LE2127_11_C.21 after I received the phone. Should I downgrade to the original OOS11 ? And how, given full OTA images for LE2127 are nowhere to be found?
Should I follow the instructions in OP9Pro - Repository of MSM Unbrick Tools (TMO, EU, GLO, IN)? Like I said before, all guides cover "how" but barely ever "why" or "when", and that one is no different.
Why is it important? What are the consequences of losing?
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Android 12 shipped by OnePlus is oos12. Same for 11/13 and any other. All oos12 is android 12 but not all android 12 is oos. For all OnePlus devices, it's OOS (or ColorOS).
(To make this more confusing, OnePlus for some reason, labels the oos12 packages as _11_C.xx but it's not Android 11. That is why most of the forum mentions them by C.xx and for oos13, F.xx)
You are on oos12.
Follow the conversion thread, you won't need that thread you posted unless you brick and want to go back to stock Tmo firmware to start over again clean. The one I posted is the one you'll use.
When you use the MSM tool, you'll automatically go back to Android 11 early version. It's advised to unlock bootloader from Android 11 for two reasons. One is what I mentioned about my situation. I lose L1 drm by unlocking right after the msm conversion tool but I regain L1 drm after taking the OTA to 11.2.10.10. The other reason is for people without their unlock token. You've already submitted to OnePlus website so this may not affect you. For those who converted to Eu to bypass the unlock.bin token from OnePlus, they NEED to unlock the bootloader on A11 because the bypass is gone/fixed in Android 12/13. They require the unlock.bin if they didn't unlock bootloader in A11.
After you do the MSM Eu->Tmo tool (https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...7-to-eu-via-msm-no-unlock-bin-needed.4272837/), you will be on Android 11, OOS11, 11.2.3.3 - You can unlock the bootloader there without the token or wait for your token and unlock it later.
After you MSM, you'll start in a clean Android/OOS 11 state. Then you get oxygen updater from play store and update to oos12 and then oos13.
Looking in the back pages of the thread above, you will see which route people take to get there. I BELIEVE it is to take the local upgrade to C.65 (oos12) and then F.16 (oos13).
Losing L1 drm is typically from losing Device Certification. When that happens, google pay, Netflix, Disney+ and other apps that require certification may not work at all or diminished.
If you get to oos13 and have lost L1 drm, do not panic, you have some options to get it back since you'll be rooting along the way. The standard approach is using USNF (universal safetynet fix) module in Magisk. There is a thread a few posts down that's labeled wrong, it's labeled as a question but it's a how-to GooglePay/cts passing (https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/oos13-gpay-cts-profile-fix-for-unlocked-bootloader.4525423/)
Thanks again, @Appreciative!
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When you use the MSM tool, you'll automatically go back to Android 11 early version. It's advised to unlock bootloader from Android 11 for two reasons.
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So by you saying that, it means I can use the MSM tool you linked without having to unlock the bootloader beforehand. Is that correct?
Appreciative said:
After you MSM, you'll start in a clean Android/OOS 11 state. Then you get oxygen updater from play store and update to oos12 and then oos13.
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And then I should be able to pick NA or EU, and it won't really matter, right? Since after I MSM the phone, it identifies itself as LE2125 while previously it was LE2127?
Appreciative said:
Losing L1 drm is typically losing Device Certification. When that happens, google pay, Netflix, Disney+ and other apps that require certification may not work at all or diminished.
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Ah. The SafetyNet, ctsProfile, and all that stuff. I didn't know it also goes by L1 DRM name. Thanks for clarifying.
Appreciative said:
Temp unroot, take the OTA, magisk install to inactive slot, repeat until you're at the firmware you want. Check replies at the back end of this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...7-to-eu-via-msm-no-unlock-bin-needed.4272837/
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I think everything is clear to me to the point of MSMing the phone, which turns it into LE2123 (EU). Can you confirm these are the steps to get there?
1. Starting from LE2127_11_C.21 (current firmware - OOS12 / Android 12 / T-Mobile)
2. Use the MSM TMo->EU conversion tool which downgrades the phone to Android 11, OOS11, 11.2.3.3, identified as LE2123 (EU)
3. Unlock bootloader.
But now what? When and how exactly do I do things with Magisk? I did the extract-boot.img-patch-and-flash process multiple times on OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8T, OnePlus 9 Pro (Global). It's easy. But it appears things get tricky here on OP9P LE2127 T-Mobile version, so I'd like some clarification.
Am I supposed to patch boot.img with Magisk App? But what do I extract the boot.img from at this stage?
Nowaker said:
Thanks again, @Appreciative!
So by you saying that, it means I can use the MSM tool you linked without having to unlock the bootloader beforehand. Is that correct?
And then I should be able to pick NA or EU, and it won't really matter, right? Since after I MSM the phone, it identifies itself as LE2125 while previously it was LE2127?
Ah. The SafetyNet, ctsProfile, and all that stuff. I didn't know it also goes by L1 DRM name. Thanks for clarifying.
I think everything is clear to me to the point of MSMing the phone, which turns it into LE2123 (EU). Can you confirm these are the steps to get there?
1. Starting from LE2127_11_C.21 (current firmware - OOS12 / Android 12 / T-Mobile)
2. Use the MSM TMo->EU conversion tool which downgrades the phone to Android 11, OOS11, 11.2.3.3, identified as LE2123 (EU)
3. Unlock bootloader.
But now what? When and how exactly do I do things with Magisk? I did the extract-boot.img-patch-and-flash process multiple times on OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8T, OnePlus 9 Pro (Global). It's easy. But it appears things get tricky here on OP9P LE2127 T-Mobile version, so I'd like some clarification.
Am I supposed to patch boot.img with Magisk App? But what do I extract the boot.img from at this stage?
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To be clear, L1 drm is a separate thing from Safetynet and CTS. L1 dropping to L3 is a result of "insecure device". When you unlock the bootloader, the device is detected as modified. That state fails safetynet. A byproduct of that is DRM drops down to L3. L3 means apps like Netflix will only work in SD quality, if at all. Some apps won't even open or show up in play store when device is not certified. L1/L3/Safetynet/cts aren't exactly interchangeable even tho I kinda made it sound that way. Just in the context that when you are not passing safetynet, a byproduct is you lose L1 drm, because of the device certification not passing.
Yes, you can use the MSM conversion tool without the bootloader being unlocked.
MSM Tmo->Eu conversion tool.
Unlock bootloader.
Download Oxygen Updater in play store.
Root with Magisk.
I pull my boot image using the MSM tool readback as mentioned above, after the conversion and before I take the OTA.
MSM->F8->boot_a and see it in C:
Then I adb push C:\boot_a.img to /sdcard/
Magisk patch the just-pushed boot image.
Temp boot that boot image with:
fastboot boot boot magisk-patched-boot.img
That will temporarily boot you with root. You have to finish the magisk install from here.
Then I reboot and ensure phone is rooted properly.
I download the OTA and let it install. Do not let it reboot after the OTA is finished. You need to go back to magisk and temp unroot by pressing "uninstall magisk" and choose "restore images". Then choose the option for 'flash to other slot OTA'.
This information is based on me going from 11 early to 11 later. There may be some changes for 12/13 that someone else can chime in on.
Alternatively, you can wait to root until later.
Things really aren't tricky on this model. It's actually pretty smooth with the conversion tool. * At least for 11 in my experience. Someone else will have to help you more for 12->13 as I haven't done that. My oxygen updater currently shows release version LE2123_11_F.72 (Eu) or LE2125_11_F.17 (global)
Both of which are oos13. I don't know if it's possible to jump from 11 to 13. I've only read reports of going to 12 and then 13 but I don't read much of 12/13 as I'm staying on 11
Appreciative said:
To be clear, L1 drm is a separate thing from Safetynet and CTS. L1 dropping to L3 is a result of "insecure device". When you unlock the bootloader, the device is detected as modified. That state fails safetynet. A byproduct of that is DRM drops down to L3. L3 means apps like Netflix will only work in SD quality, if at all. Some apps won't even open or show up in play store when device is not certified. L1/L3/Safetynet/cts aren't exactly interchangeable even tho I kinda made it sound that way. Just in the context that when you are not passing safetynet, a byproduct is you lose L1 drm, because of the device certification not passing.
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OK, cool. So after following the guide, I still should look "secure" for everything, right? On my old OnePlus 9 Pro LE2125, I'm passing SafetyNet, and my GPay works - even though I have Magisk and root. (And use my old phone via `scrcpy` because I broke its display lol)
Appreciative said:
I pull my boot image using the MSM tool readback as mentioned above, after the conversion and before I take the OTA.
MSM->F8->boot_a and see it in C:
Then I adb push C:\boot_a.img to /sdcard/
Magisk patch the just-pushed boot image.
Temp boot that boot image with:
fastboot boot boot magisk-patched-boot.img
That will temporarily boot you with root. You have to finish the magisk install from here.
Then I reboot and ensure phone is rooted properly.
I download the OTA and let it install. Do not let it reboot after the OTA is finished. You need to go back to magisk and temp unroot by pressing "uninstall magisk" and choose "restore images". Then choose the option for 'flash to other slot OTA'.
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OK, sounds good. Thank you.
Just to clarify: by saying "download the OTA", do you mean using the system-provided update tool, or are we talking about downloading LE2125_11_F.16 from Oxygen Updater?
You also made me learn about "install to inactive slot" - https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/ota.html. I wasn't aware it existed. I applied any OTA updates in the past manually. Download full OTA, extract boot.img, patch it with Magisk, flash OTA and patched boot. Like a fresh install. Also explains why I barely ever upgraded.
Nowaker said:
OK, cool. So after following the guide, I still should look "secure" for everything, right? On my old OnePlus 9 Pro LE2125, I'm passing SafetyNet, and my GPay works - even though I have Magisk and root. (And use my old phone via `scrcpy` because I broke its display lol)
OK, sounds good. Thank you.
Just to clarify: by saying "download the OTA", do you mean using the system-provided update tool, or are we talking about downloading LE2125_11_F.16 from Oxygen Updater?
You also made me learn about "install to inactive slot" - https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/ota.html. I wasn't aware it existed. I applied any OTA updates in the past manually. Download full OTA, extract boot.img, patch it with Magisk, flash OTA and patched boot. Like a fresh install. Also explains why I barely ever upgraded.
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Well that's where we can both be unsure. I've read that you should go to 12 (c.xx) and then 13 (f.xx) using Oxygen Updater. However, I used the built in system updater ota to get from 11.2.3.3 to 11.2.10.10 myself. I believe you are supposed to use the oxygen updater apk from play store to get to 13 but for that ... someone else will have to clarify exactly which way to get to 12/13. It is for sure covered in this forum, I just have no reason to remember it as I'm staying on 11.
Even if you decide to root later instead of earlier on and Magisk uninstall each time, you can use MSM to readback the boot image and send it over for patching. It's not a big hassle.
After the conversion, you won't have mobile service until you either get to oos13 or flash the modem (modem_a/b not modemst1/2) back in . Don't panic if you see no signal right after Eu conversion is my point
OK, cool. So after following the guide, I still should look "secure" for everything, right?
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Either way, you should install USNF magisk module and clear cache of google apps to get or stay device certified. That is outlined in the thread I linked above for oos13.
This device has a lot of pros. We can have root and unlocked bootloader, pass safetynet and retain L1 drm, doesn't require sim unlock to unlock bootloader (only needs minor bypass for the OEM unlocking the toggle), unlock.bin bypass with Crazazn's conversion tool, ability to flash over to other firmware regions, and good custom rom and mod support
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Either way, you should install USNF magisk module and clear cache of google apps to get or stay device certified.
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For the record - my current One Plus 9 Pro LE2125 (not the new one LE2127 I just purchased) has Android 11, OOS 11.2.7.7.LE15AA. It's rooted and passes all SafetyNet and stuff, and I don't have any extra Magisk modules.
Are you saying it's upgrading to newer versions of Android / OxygenOS that enhances security, and requires us to use extra Magisk modules to hide the fact our bootloader is unlocked?
Nowaker said:
For the record - my current One Plus 9 Pro LE2125 (not the new one LE2127 I just purchased) has Android 11, OOS 11.2.7.7.LE15AA. It's rooted and passes all SafetyNet and stuff, and I don't have any extra Magisk modules.
Are you saying it's upgrading to newer versions of Android / OxygenOS that enhances security, and requires us to use extra Magisk modules to hide the fact our bootloader is unlocked?
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I'm not saying that but it's probably a fair deduction. I had the same experience as you when I took OTA to 11.2.10.10, I was certified still. Prior to that (11.2.3.3.), I was not certified when bootloader unlocked. I keep usnf module installed just for extra assurance. Although, in some cases on our devices, it will be required to pass safetynet. There's a whole thread-in-thread on the hit&miss nature of some people losing certification and others keeping it, supposedly on the same exact set ups. Then I experienced it myself on the 10T. It sounds like it's more necessary on oos13 but I can't be sure.
As a side note, I'm still very tempted to try oos13. I've heard it's really smooth on this phone. Please let me know how you feel about it. Especially in comparison to oos11
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As a side note, I'm still very tempted to try oos13. I've heard it's really smooth on this phone. Please let me know how you feel about it. Especially in comparison to oos11
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I will. I'm collecting information on all the steps, before I start doing it. I think I'm ready but it's also a matter of available time to sit down and do it. With busy life, I don't know if it's going to be tomorrow, or some evening next week.
Note however I'm a pretty non-standard Android user. I keep thing my way. I always use Nova Launcher - which automatically keeps a lot of new features away for me. I may not really experience any difference once my things are in. All I really care about is AdAway and Vanced for stress-free experience, a fully functional Android Auto for driving, Google Photos and Nextcloud for photo backups, and that's about it.
Nowaker said:
I will. I'm collecting information on all the steps, before I start doing it. I think I'm ready but it's also a matter of available time to sit down and do it. With busy life, I don't know if it's going to be tomorrow, or some evening next week.
Note however I'm a pretty non-standard Android user. I keep thing my way. I always use Nova Launcher - which automatically keeps a lot of new features away for me. I may not really experience any difference once my things are in. All I really care about is AdAway and Vanced for stress-free experience, a fully functional Android Auto for driving, Google Photos and Nextcloud for photo backups, and that's about it.
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I've read Android Auto is broken after Android 11, not sure what fixes are available however. I've read tons of people having issues with AA after upgrade to 12. Not OnePlus specific, I've read about samsung, Realme, asus rog and others all not connecting after Android 11. I think it might be something to do with AA going away. May be something to look into before heading to 13 if it's a must-have for you.
I have AA set up as well. The only issue is when I do screen2auto, to get the icon in my headunit to open s2a, I must uninstall AA update, connect to my car, then upgrade back to latest AA. Then I'm able to cast/mirror my screen to my navigation screen. The kids like to watch youtube videos and whatnot while we are on the road. Or, if they bring their tablets, I use VPN Hotspot for bypassing the Tmo throttle of 600kbps on hotspot connected devices. They can youtube their choice for the rest of the ride. (Playing iSpy, find the colored car, count the diesel trucks etc only lasts for about 15 mins)
I also use Vanced. I tried ReVanced but it started glitching my screen out. I'll give them some time to fix their bugs before I head over to it. It's kinda cool because you can (must) patch in/out the features you want on whatever youtube apk you want. It's still a bit early based on the bugs I experienced but I am sure it'll get better over time
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That will temporarily boot you with root. You have to finish the magisk install from here.
Then I reboot and ensure phone is rooted properly.
I download the OTA and let it install. Do not let it reboot after the OTA is finished. You need to go back to magisk and temp unroot by pressing "uninstall magisk" and choose "restore images". Then choose the option for 'flash to other slot OTA'.
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I'm not sure if this works for the 9 pro (I'm researching conversion of a t-mo model that I'm thinking of ordering ATM) but on my 7T I always take the option to download the full update image (usually like ~2GB) and install to the inactive slot, then you just inatall magisk to the inactive before rebooting. That lets you skip the uninstall bit and allows you to roll back to the current rooted state if there're any problems with the update. It's a bigger download than an OTA patch but it's fewer steps altogether.
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Hi everyone, these may be of help to you. I'm not a dev so all I was doing here was using a rooted Sirocco to pull OTA files off the phone (data/ota_package). Using logcat/android bug report doesn't catch OTA URL on this device. It's my understanding they will need to be unpacked.
Files are in order of download/installation from A1N-310B-0-00WW-B03-OST604 onwards. That full firmware can be obtained here thanks to Hikari (Under Sirocco) https://hikaricalyx.com/fih-android-firmware/
The boot image for the firmware above can be found in the zip. It's already unpacked (A1N-0-310B-00WW-boot.img).
OTA 1 (Changelog - https://i.imgur.com/EeQeHyR.png)
https://mega.nz/#!SA1U3SzR!WAUtzV5AH2g6jYUYqhrUfMNh_tOe7ziNhNwZ8eZBxew
Boot image - https://mega.nz/#!2J8wBaBR!PbYVY4Ysr4l9idxReLrJe6wWu83KRy5tO29j0H2b3Ew
OTA 2 (Changelog - https://i.imgur.com/AOvs4Ps.png)
https://mega.nz/#!mB0EgCRa!oEKAxCl5iGnR3rHC91te0mgU3JgW3AXAO991kR4nj9g
Boot image - https://mega.nz/#!iU1WlKxT!mz1VrSGS987BbiPj1nvyUQzb4GEBw3686onS6ymctJI
OTA 3 (Changelog - https://i.imgur.com/nEpvMq2.png)
https://mega.nz/#!rNNAhASA!5_CdYQIym6iqc5ycN6wMqG0XvzrsCf70I3VQsy8bjFg
Boot image - https://mega.nz/#!SJt0WSxK!UkG4DbsDmUwIzExcmG1qo2xqhRk4lJlylhWHfMFJxfM
OTA 4 (Changelog - https://i.imgur.com/QH6Dnox.png)
https://mega.nz/#!HF8WlKDS!OpfBdAEUJSe_vzTebdCGg_DN_8Kzj5UZVG29x8aG6Q8
Boot image - https://mega.nz/#!7Usw1aKS!jEoZDlj5mtu5tqVpVG7XFaHLdDleiq3M6GBfy7_IUzc
OTA 5 (Changelog - https://i.imgur.com/bDSCAqX.png)
https://mega.nz/#!XUlWFKiC!_trT2aVmGQVhD-lzeZjWEn2LlmRZ4d6CMrKuAB41kkw
Boot image - https://mega.nz/#!KVl2WKqT!AcDI4YSOSo6vBe4Jb3FrOBsKGzO-KM5a8gowgNQXHog
OTA 6 (Changelog - https://i.imgur.com/ColEcRJ.png)
https://mega.nz/#!DE8QxSDQ!G1xRrjN9do28trYeQT-E9jAYmP7dszuXMKZ8kpmhcMI
Boot image - https://mega.nz/#!XB9EnY4A!UxLAX0hBabbKy09pGQz_BLQW9Hy5Lz0K4y15uVJcY7o
OTA 7 (Changelog - https://i.imgur.com/Tll0QuI.png)
https://mega.nz/#!zUsAzKLZ!TngURPA1pDUFjrmsrWvVglLmkE3GGGE4qX53-Vp38iU
Boot image - https://mega.nz/#!jck0iAjI!nEd890ZxQS1OaXX4ELNtdsIsa3TJZxddC1D7faPOB9U
OTA 8 (Changelog - https://i.imgur.com/HsZLwV4.png)
https://mega.nz/#!3dtEXQwY!CY6J3auoDeMelGSDmQiAJgOBHw3eH-sxrA3x51gXQ-U
Boot image - https://mega.nz/#!SQsUUYSD!iBwTMYd4OEDJJ7Me-zb2SnfPghc2me_ZEYR6SrdOkgU
OTA 9 (Changelog - https://i.imgur.com/eLVqDrM.png)
https://mega.nz/#!CEc1GQ7L!EiZYCubGDf5C97NNQDLZxmjcEaw555FbxHKvMNveZDw
Boot image - https://mega.nz/#!mNFzVCbD!RNTJI1_oPiHSapyykE0szjosBo_QnIoJiGZ0EQtmzqY
OTA 10 - Pie (Changelog - https://us.v-cdn.net/6031042/uploads/editor/je/y2ok3dg0norb.png)
https://mega.nz/#!fYUAgQJY!p6kO-B-IFwz0NhDv4ZlrDCQYKQGakH3fy9GbfG_kmDM
Boot image - https://mega.nz/#!qANy1a7b!ODh8ol97h8qJwZGndUCHqyG3qifnsfT7ILkggDaVoFA
Magisk patched boot - https://mega.nz/#!HYVimArR!m7BHM2iYVZVstTFx0W-zB01cSN-bb4lquKiYUmXoIm4
edit: TWRP removed, buggy
OTA 3 zip was corrupt, it has been replaced.
Also for helping out anyone who gets their Sirocco unlocked, this is a pre-rooted boot image for A1N-310B-0-00WW-B03-OST604
You can use this to do fastboot boot patched_boot.img and then use Magisk to root your device.
https://mega.nz/#!6dMgjCjL!KRkB39ppPp4RA0Wj57yjIjiXaE6B21f-B488yQFc61s
You can, of course, do the above yourself if you have a second phone that is rooted and go into Magisk and patch one of the stock file boot images above.
Now you can do OTAs and keep root
STEPS_TO_UPDATE:
1. Go into Magisk Manager -> Uninstall -> Restore Images
2. Apply Update, DO NOT REBOOT YET
3. When step to finished and it promts you to reboot go into Magisk Manager -> Install -> Install to inactive Slot
Congratulations you can now reboot and will have an updated Android while keeping full root.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-8/how-to/guide-how-to-root-nokia-8-ability-to-t3848390
If anyone is already on the November security update with this device and wants to root without downgrading, here is a magisk patched boot image
https://mega.nz/#!HBcHzYCB!KpqytpNth0Vfu3K9eX0vbP7heJ3MFPm6MX4ozC5L_qk
December security update added as OTA 9.
No Pie yet
Audioboxer said:
December security update added as OTA 9.
No Pie yet
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Its a shame.
December patched boot for anyone who's had this phone unlocked and has done OTAs up to December without rooting
https://mega.nz/#!6R8RCIoB!ZPR7s-w4LWDXO1UcI7GBuhf7U0U3fujHLQIc6qlqx2g
As always, fastboot boot this image to root your phone with Magisk direct install. Do not flash my boot images, otherwise, you won't be able to do the OTA trick above with Magisk.
Removed: Oreo homebrew packages by Hikari are buggy, avoid.
So i found this...
https://mega.nz/#F!W50gzawY!nC8Yb9yE6n08gGafFi700A
The A1N-4120 is a Pie build. A guy i met on twitter installed it and said it is a decent build without bugs. I'm a bit hesitant to install it. I'm afraid that if i install it and the offical update comes out i can't update via OTA. Is there a way to revert back to 8.1?
The guy's phone isn't rooted or unlocked.
Still, he says it's the official build from HMD. They are holding it back... If that's true it's kinda sad...
marccoppers said:
So i found this...
https://mega.nz/#F!W50gzawY!nC8Yb9yE6n08gGafFi700A
The A1N-4120 is a Pie build. A guy i met on twitter installed it and said it is a decent build without bugs. I'm a bit hesitant to install it. I'm afraid that if i install it and the offical update comes out i can't update via OTA. Is there a way to revert back to 8.1?
The guy's phone isn't rooted or unlocked.
Still, he says it's the official build from HMD. They are holding it back... If that's true it's kinda sad...
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It's the internal OTA and he wasn't sensible installing it without BL unlock
https://forum.xda-developers.com/no...ide-how-to-install-android-pie-build-t3885834
These internal builds don't pass safetynet so Google Pay will not work. It is also unknown how to get back onto retail OTAs without an unlocked bootloader. When HMD did the Nokia 8 beta test they had an official rollback method.
I'd strongly advise staying away from this if you haven't unlocked the BL. The build wasn't all that good either, missing adaptive battery, pro camera, Pie themeing and more. From above two new OTAs exist since the December pie build. I'll try them and see if anything has been added.
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It's the internal OTA and he wasn't sensible installing it without BL unlock
https://forum.xda-developers.com/no...ide-how-to-install-android-pie-build-t3885834
These internal builds don't pass safetynet so Google Pay will not work. It is also unknown how to get back onto retail OTAs without an unlocked bootloader. When HMD did the Nokia 8 beta test they had an official rollback method.
I'd strongly advise staying away from this if you haven't unlocked the BL. The build wasn't all that good either, missing adaptive battery, pro camera, Pie themeing and more. From above two new OTAs exist since the December pie build. I'll try them and see if anything has been added.
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Thanx for the reply! Gonna stay away from it then... Usually i try everything, but since the BL is still officially locked there aren't that many people out there that can help when things go wrong. Especially with this being my daily phone, i don't want to mess it up.
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Thanx for the reply! Gonna stay away from it then... Usually i try everything, but since the BL is still officially locked there aren't that many people out there that can help when things go wrong. Especially with this being my daily phone, i don't want to mess it up.
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Yeah, it's not worth it, Pie should drop this month.
With the Nokia 8, HMD advised if you stayed on the beta you'd get 1 OTA and that would be it. You basically had to rollback.
In order for us to flash firmware packages, we need an unlocked bootloader if HMD isn't providing an official rollback method. As it seems we won't get an official beta test for the Sirocco it's a bad idea anyone with a locked bootloader flashing these internal releases.
Audioboxer said:
Yeah, it's not worth it, Pie should drop this month.
With the Nokia 8, HMD advised if you stayed on the beta you'd get 1 OTA and that would be it. You basically had to rollback.
In order for us to flash firmware packages, we need an unlocked bootloader if HMD isn't providing an official rollback method. As it seems we won't get an official beta test for the Sirocco it's a bad idea anyone with a locked bootloader flashing these internal releases.
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That was my guess to. Thanx for the info.
You are wrong. And I am the guy he met on twitter. And btw he is referring to Nokia 8 Sirocco and sorry but could you explain how you termed as insensible. I downloaded the internal OTA and then rebooted the phone in safe mode and the update automatically installed. For your information
1. Adaptive battery is there
2. Wellbeing is there
3. Pro camera is there.
So stop being judgemental. Nokia 8 and Nokia 8 Sirocco and two different handsets. Nokia 8 is what you mentioned above . So next time mind Ur tongue while u talk
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You are wrong. And I am the guy he met on twitter. And btw he is referring to Nokia 8 Sirocco and sorry but could you explain how you termed as insensible. I downloaded the internal OTA and then rebooted the phone in safe mode and the update automatically installed. For your information
1. Adaptive battery is there
2. Wellbeing is there
3. Pro camera is there.
So stop being judgemental. Nokia 8 and Nokia 8 Sirocco and two different handsets. Nokia 8 is what you mentioned above . So next time mind Ur tongue while u talk
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My advice was just following what Nokia devs like Calyx Hikari state. If you do not have an unlocked bootloader its best not to install internal OTAs because there is no way to revert to retail FW. The Nokia 8 had an official beta test so there was a way to rollback off of the beta Pie firmware to Oreo again, to then install the final Pie OTA.
Otherwise you need an unlocked bootloader to flash an Oreo/Pie retail package with LA OST.
I don't mean to offend anyone, I just don't want anyone installing these leaked OTAs on their bootloader locked device and being stuck.
Currently, there's no way to roll back to Android 8.1 for Nokia 8 Sirocco by yourself, so use these packages at your own risk.
It will be better if you're using prototype device or a retail device with unlocked bootloader.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/no...stall-android-pie-build-t3885834/post78591840
Nokia 8 Sirocco doesn't need any bootloader to be unlocked.
Nokia 8 Sirocco doesn't need bootloader to be unlocked. Like I got it and others who installed got it without doing the same. You just have to downloaded the A1N 4200 file and reboot the phone to safe mode and the phone automatically detects the update. So I assume that's pretty much official and valid .
Don't know why people end up spreading rumours without knowing the real picture. Just because one device works in a specfic way doesn't mean every device functions the same way.
Plus Nokia 8 Sirrocco gets all the features a full fledged android one device gets including the below
1. Adaptive Battery
2. Gestures
3. Digital Wellbeing
I myself wanted to write a review and a video but never written one for mobile devices, I have done for vehicles.
And most importantly Nokia 8 and Nokia 8 Sirocco are different mobiles . The only common point is The processor.
Pie OTA Rom
Now that the official PIE OTA has been released can anyone capture it and post a link to the file? It can take weeks to reach people over the air sometimes!
Thanks
Let's say they will be captured, can i install them with a locked bootloader?
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Let's say they will be captured, can i install them with a locked bootloader?
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I did on the Nokia 8 and the Nokia 7 plus by downloading to the device, renaming the file and using the phone keypad ( *#*#874#*#*) so I assume it will be the same on the Sirocco?
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Let's say they will be captured, can i install them with a locked bootloader?
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Sideloading the OTA via ADB can be done on a locked bootloader. The method by EGGMEN should work as well. :good:
Hello,
I received my oneplus 9 pro (global) the other day, and it's been working great. I rooted it no problem with a boot image I found on xda, and patched it using magisk manager. However, whenever I try to download the newest update, it fails every time. The first time it says that it's paused, and that it will continue whenever you press resume. I press resume, and then it says a problem occurred.
I tried to delete the .OTA folder, but it's no where to be found. I also tried to factory reset, as well as flashing the unpatched boot image, but it did not work.
Here's the link as to where I found the global boot image
[GUIDE] [Magisk] [Unlock / ROOT / Keep Root] OOS 13.1.0.500
Different variants of Magisk that are available for use : Magisk Variant Stable / Beta / Canary Release Official Android / OOS OOS 11 and above Maintainer topjohnwu Project Link GitHub Zygisk No...
forum.xda-developers.com
if it is not the right version, or if there's a way to restore the original boot image, please let me know!
Andrew8578 said:
Hello,
I received my oneplus 9 pro (global) the other day, and it's been working great. I rooted it no problem with a boot image I found on xda, and patched it using magisk manager. However, whenever I try to download the newest update, it fails every time. The first time it says that it's paused, and that it will continue whenever you press resume. I press resume, and then it says a problem occurred.
I tried to delete the .OTA folder, but it's no where to be found. I also tried to factory reset, as well as flashing the unpatched boot image, but it did not work.
Here's the link as to where I found the global boot image
[GUIDE] [Magisk] [Unlock / ROOT / Keep Root] OOS 13.1.0.500
Different variants of Magisk that are available for use : Magisk Variant Stable / Beta / Canary Release Official Android / OOS OOS 11 and above Maintainer topjohnwu Project Link GitHub Zygisk No...
forum.xda-developers.com
if it is not the right version, or if there's a way to restore the original boot image, please let me know!
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Same here, was literally just googling for help.
vibrantliker said:
Same here, was literally just googling for help.
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As far as I know, you can't take an OTA (incremental update) with either an unlocked bootloader or root. Not sure which of these is the actual culprit. I'm on the Global version (AA) and just flashed the full BA update. All is working well, only downside is that Dolby Atmos doesn't have the equalizer on the EU (BA) version. Everything else including 5G is working as it should, just like on previous versions of the OnePlus devices I've had (3T, 5, 6T, 7Pro and 8Pro).
zoman7663 said:
As far as I know, you can't take an OTA (incremental update) with either an unlocked bootloader or root. Not sure which of these is the actual culprit. I'm on the Global version (AA) and just flashed the full BA update. All is working well, only downside is that Dolby Atmos doesn't have the equalizer on the EU (BA) version. Everything else including 5G is working as it should, just like on previous versions of the OnePlus devices I've had (3T, 5, 6T, 7Pro and 8Pro).
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I'm from the US, so I don't know if the network band will be the same, if so as good on the BA version.
If anything, i'll just wait for the official Global release on their website. It's just infuriating to see something that annoys me get fixed, such as the white navigation bar in split screen, and not being able to update.
Andrew8578 said:
I'm from the US, so I don't know if the network band will be the same, if so as good on the BA version.
If anything, i'll just wait for the official Global release on their website. It's just infuriating to see something that annoys me get fixed, such as the white navigation bar in split screen, and not being able to update.
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I'm in the USA and the bands (TMobile) work fine. No difference that I can see on this device or previous using the BA builds until the AA builds get going. Every OnePlus device has been this way for me.
Andrew8578 said:
I'm from the US, so I don't know if the network band will be the same, if so as good on the BA version.
If anything, i'll just wait for the official Global release on their website. It's just infuriating to see something that annoys me get fixed, such as the white navigation bar in split screen, and not being able to update.
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You may not want to hold your breath on that one. For whatever reason, oneplus does not release full OTA zips for AA half the time. (WTF ONEPLUS). Because of this, I long since started flashing BA over my global phone. As the gentleman said up above, it works absolutely perfectly.
zoman7663 said:
As far as I know, you can't take an OTA (incremental update) with either an unlocked bootloader or root. Not sure which of these is the actual culprit. I'm on the Global version (AA) and just flashed the full BA update. All is working well, only downside is that Dolby Atmos doesn't have the equalizer on the EU (BA) version. Everything else including 5G is working as it should, just like on previous versions of the OnePlus devices I've had (3T, 5, 6T, 7Pro and 8Pro).
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can I just flash the BA version on top of my current rom (AA) and not lose anything? I just got done reinstalling everything, and it was a pain. I don't want to do this a 3rd time, if I can avoid it.
I never had any issues with rooting/being unlocked and updating on my previous OnePlus phones... this is a new one for me.
On 8t I had to use EU..google is who releases OTAs for all variants except EU, which is still directly from oneplus. Rooting broke OTAs for me as well on any other rom besides EU...also I have 9pro, which I local updated to EU zip b4 flashing magisk_boot.img and I already received new update since rooting and all is good.
I just flashed BA on top on my current rom via system update (you have to click the cog wheel top right and put the OTA zip on your root directory)
Nothing changed and the navigation bar in split screen is indeed fixed, meaning this is the latest version.
Thanks again for letting me know about this!
zoman7663 said:
As far as I know, you can't take an OTA (incremental update) with either an unlocked bootloader or root. Not sure which of these is the actual culprit. I'm on the Global version (AA) and just flashed the full BA update. All is working well, only downside is that Dolby Atmos doesn't have the equalizer on the EU (BA) version. Everything else including 5G is working as it should, just like on previous versions of the OnePlus devices I've had (3T, 5, 6T, 7Pro and 8Pro).
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zoman7663 said:
I'm in the USA and the bands (TMobile) work fine. No difference that I can see on this device or previous using the BA builds until the AA builds get going. Every OnePlus device has been this way for me.
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I'd be careful about flashing an international build for a global variant as EU regulations could be stricter, and most times are, with respect to signal strength, emissions, and other factors. Might work fine now, but there are different variants for a reason and one specific to the EU for a reason (laws are vastly different).
bulletbling said:
I'd be careful about flashing an international build for a global variant as EU regulations could be stricter, and most times are, with respect to signal strength, emissions, and other factors. Might work fine now, but there are different variants for a reason and one specific to the EU for a reason (laws are vastly different).
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Noted, thanks for the info.
So best way then is to unroot and hope that the problem is not because of the bootloader? What's the safest way to unroot these phones. I'm on AA version (I'm new to One Plus, previously used Pixel 2 XL)
drmorrowa2 said:
So best way then is to unroot and hope that the problem is not because of the bootloader? What's the safest way to unroot these phones. I'm on AA version (I'm new to One Plus, previously used Pixel 2 XL)
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What I want to know too!
drmorrowa2 said:
So best way then is to unroot and hope that the problem is not because of the bootloader? What's the safest way to unroot these phones. I'm on AA version (I'm new to One Plus, previously used Pixel 2 XL)
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To unroot, go into magisk and click uninstall. Do know that I have tried this already and system update still won't go through. It appears it's being picky about the bootloader being unlocked I think. This is weird because on my OnePlus 7 pro, I did not have this issue and all I had to do was go to Magisk, uninstall ---> restore images, then do the OTA, and then have Magisk install to second slot, and then I would go back to system update, allow it to reboot, and I would still be rooted.
bulletbling said:
To unroot, go into magisk and click uninstall. Do know that I have tried this already and system update still won't go through. It appears it's being picky about the bootloader being unlocked I think. This is weird because on my OnePlus 7 pro, I did not have this issue and all I had to do was go to Magisk, uninstall ---> restore images, then do the OTA, and then have Magisk install to second slot, and then I would go back to system update, allow it to reboot, and I would still be rooted.
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geez, I hope we don't have to relock and unlock for every update. I guess for the time being, there's no reason to be unlocked, but when custom ROM's start rolling out, that's going to be a major headache. I wonder if/when the updates are posted on One Plus website, will the updates work, or will root/unlock still prevent it?
I really want that update as I'm reading it made the battery much better. What to do!
I'm curious. so for a brand new phone why are you guys rooting it? It is not loaded with bloat ware (at least as much as samsung fpr example.) there are no custom roms yet, and oneplus is pushing updates to fix bugs. I think I'll wait till custom roms show up and then consider rooting.
TPXX said:
I'm curious. so for a brand new phone why are you guys rooting it? It is not loaded with bloat ware (at least as much as samsung fpr example.) there are no custom roms yet, and oneplus is pushing updates to fix bugs. I think I'll wait till custom roms show up and then consider rooting.
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I root only for Viper4android but I'd like to unroot and relock bootloader again if it means I can get the updates.
I never reverse this process though. What are the best steps?
vibrantliker said:
I root only for Viper4android but I'd like to unroot and relock bootloader again if it means I can get the updates.
I never reverse this process though. What are the best steps?
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My last rooting experience was on an S7. Afraid I can't help you with this one.
Hey all,
I just got my 9 Pro. Unfortunately I had to get it thru T-Mobile. That last couple OnePlus devices I have always converted them to the Global firmware.
This go around I am wondering if it is worth it. Are there any benefits aside from de-bloating?
Looking for some opinions to help me make my decision before I reset and go thru the process of setting up my phone again.
And yes, the SIM is unlocked already, and I have my unlock token to unlock my bootloader.
Fatmonk8 said:
Hey all,
I just got my 9 Pro. Unfortunately I had to get it thru T-Mobile. That last couple OnePlus devices I have always converted them to the Global firmware.
This go around I am wondering if it is worth it. Are there any benefits aside from de-bloating?
Looking for some opinions to help me make my decision before I reset and go thru the process of setting up my phone again.
And yes, the SIM is unlocked already, and I have my unlock token to unlock my bootloader.
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TMobile 9 Pro user here. Had the 9 as well. Both converted. Quick question without seeming cocky, you mentioned you converted your old OP devices in the past, why did you convert them?
TheKnux said:
TMobile 9 Pro user here. Had the 9 as well. Both converted. Quick question without seeming cocky, you mentioned you converted your old OP devices in the past, why did you convert them?
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To de-bloat.
But if that's the only positive this go around then it's probably not worth me doing since I have been de-bloating more with ADB lately. But if others have any input on other benefits then I may do it again.
Well my opinion, updates. I'm still on OOS11 but that's by choice. For one,even though I can't change the stock oos bootanimation, it's still better than T-Mobile stock. Second, a lot of support with custom roms, kernels, and mods don't give support to people who are on TMobile firmware for some reason (don't ask, don't know lol).
Third, it's a lot easier to cross-flash firmwares and downgrade, especially with an unlocked bootloader. I was able to go from OOS12 beta to stable, then to custom w/kernel, then to COS 12.1, then back to OOS11 with one single MSM. To me, it just seems all around easier. There's more reasons, I'm just in lunch so I figured give you my two cents.
Right now my setup is OOS 11.2.10.10_DA with latest alpha Magisk using the latest Shamiko with Zygisk with Hide off, fully passing SafetyNet. Arter R12 with latest TWRP.
TheKnux said:
Well my opinion, updates. I'm still on OOS11 but that's by choice. For one,even though I can't change the stock oos bootanimation, it's still better than T-Mobile stock. Second, a lot of support with custom roms, kernels, and mods don't give support to people who are on TMobile firmware for some reason (don't ask, don't know lol).
Third, it's a lot easier to cross-flash firmwares and downgrade, especially with an unlocked bootloader. I was able to go from OOS12 beta to stable, then to custom w/kernel, then to COS 12.1, then back to OOS11 with one single MSM. To me, it just seems all around easier. There's more reasons, I'm just in lunch so I figured give you my two cents.
Right now my setup is OOS 11.2.10.10_DA with latest alpha Magisk using the latest Shamiko with Zygisk with Hide off, fully passing SafetyNet. Arter R12 with latest TWRP.
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I appreciate you input, and that did help me make a decision.
What was your method to convert your T-Mobile 9 Pro? Because every method I tried ended up bricking my phone. It would always be when I had to flash the modem when it would brick. Followed the guide on here and other sites multiple time and always the same.
Guess it's not like old OnePlus where we can just flash different firmware willy nilly.
Fatmonk8 said:
I appreciate you input, and that did help me make a decision.
What was your method to convert your T-Mobile 9 Pro? Because every method I tried ended up bricking my phone. It would always be when I had to flash the modem when it would brick. Followed the guide on here and other sites multiple time and always the same.
Guess it's not like old OnePlus where we can just flash different firmware willy nilly.
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So I spent a week figuring this out. I realized a few days ago that I mistakenly flashed the Indian firmware for the OnePlus 9 PRO. I have the regular 9. I tried to flash every other msm I could find and download. Nothing seems to work except the Indian OnePlus 9 PRO msm... Problem is, the camera, flash and fingerprint scanner didn't work. I was able to toggle the unlock oem button by running an adb command line then I did oem unlock in fastboot. After that, I followed the instructions for installing StagOs 12.1, which involves installing lineage recovery then flashed the rom. Everything works flawlessly! Love this rom.
Hi there,
Just like the title says.
Xprivacylua won't' work on Android 13 for me. what I was wondering is whether I can downgrade without flashing the bootloader.
I am going to follow the following guide but am afraid to get a bricked phone
How to Bypass Anti Rollback Mechanism in Pixel 6A/6/6 Pro
This guide will show you how to bypass Anti Rollback Mechanism while doing a downgrade from Android 13 to Android 12 on Pixel 6A/6/6 Pro.
www.droidwin.com
Thank you all
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finally managed to downgrade to Android 12, just add --force before update:
fastboot --force update image-oriole-sq3a.220705.001.b2.zip (m phone is pixel6)
then reboot, then choose factory reset.
credits @Bunnehbunn
If you do it, regardless if you succeed or fail, you and your phone shall forever be remembered. And this day
forth shall always be named bush911 Pixel 6 Pro Day. And it shall be written and stories will be told from one generation to the next.
If you do it, the inner Yoda in me tells me to tell you to make sure you flash BOTH slots. Godspeed.
smokejumper76 said:
If you do it, regardless if you succeed or fail, you and your phone shall forever be remembered. And this day
forth shall always be named bush911 Pixel 6 Pro Day. And it shall be written and stories will be told from one generation to the next.
If you do it, the inner Yoda in me tells me to tell you to make sure you flash BOTH slots. Godspeed.
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You've made my day
I am going to wait and see for several days before proceeding as I just know how to flash-all, I have never flashed step by step or flashed to the specific slots.
I know that Android 12 worked just fine with Android 13's bootloader, but that was before I actually upgraded to 13. After I fully upgraded to 13, I wasn't willing to test downgrading everything but the bootloader since I would have to wipe in order to have app data be consistent with the Android version.
I'm pretty sure in my thread a user (sooooo many posts this week since the update, it's all running together) that yesterday a user reported that downgrading everything but the bootloader worked just fine. Android 12 worked fine. If you do this, remember to wipe (and have a backup of anything you want to keep from your internal storage), and downgrade on both slots, not just your active slot.
roirraW edor ehT said:
I'm pretty sure in my thread a user (sooooo many posts this week since the update, it's all running together) that yesterday a user reported that downgrading everything but the bootloader worked just fine. Android 12 worked fine.
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Oh, I have to find that post. I knew someone was talking about trying that but didn't see that they actually did. Let's see how good of a friend search really is to me
roirraW edor ehT said:
I know that Android 12 worked just fine with Android 13's bootloader, but that was before I actually upgraded to 13. After I fully upgraded to 13, I wasn't willing to test downgrading everything but the bootloader since I would have to wipe in order to have app data be consistent with the Android version.
I'm pretty sure in my thread a user (sooooo many posts this week since the update, it's all running together) that yesterday a user reported that downgrading everything but the bootloader worked just fine. Android 12 worked fine. If you do this, remember to wipe (and have a backup of anything you want to keep from your internal storage), and downgrade on both slots, not just your active slot.
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Is downgrading on both slots a must? I have just flashed Android 13 bootloader on both slots. For now chrome (stable, beta and development) keeps crashing. I can't even finish writing this reply on Chrome.
tried clearing the cache, restarting etc., ended up with no luck . It turned out that Chrome often closes itself within no more than 5 minutes of browsing after downloading to Android 12
Post before crashing
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bush911 said:
Is downgrading on both slots a must?
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If you want to run Android 12 instead of 13, and you've already flashed 13 to both slots, or at least 13's bootloader to both slots (which you should definitely do if you haven't), then yes, you should downgrade both slots and wipe to start fresh.
You can't expect both Android 12 and Android 13 to operate with the same app data, so having a different version of Android on the other slot isn't going to do you any favors.
bush911 said:
I have just flashed Android 13 bootloader on both slots. For now chrome (stable, beta and development) keeps crashing. I can't even finish writing this reply on Chrome.
tried clearing the cache, restarting etc., ended up with no luck . It turned out that Chrome often closes itself within no more than 5 minutes of browsing after downloading to Android 12
Post before crashing
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Try a factory reset?
Lughnasadh said:
Oh, I have to find that post. I knew someone was talking about trying that but didn't see that they actually did. Let's see how good of a friend search really is to me
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Here my friend. Also in the OP.
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I tried this as soon as I upgraded to 13 and yes you can downgrade down to Android 12 after upgrading with no noticable issues. The radio and every other image but the bootloader can be downgraded. But I only tried 003, 004 July images for oriole so I don't know about anything lower personally.
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roirraW edor ehT said:
Here my friend. Also in the OP.
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Ok, you are now officially a better friend to me than search is. Sorry search...
Thank you!!!
Lughnasadh said:
Ok, you are now officially a better friend to me than search is. Sorry search...
Thank you!!!
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You can join the ranks of such like my boss at work (where we use Google officially for everything including company mail). They chat me to ask me for a link to a particular file that's in Google Drive, or to find a particular email for them.
Just kidding about joining the ranks! You're welcome!
roirraW edor ehT said:
Here my friend. Also in the OP.
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I guess it would just as easy to remove the bootloader line from the flash-all.bat script and just use flash-all???
It's good to know for sure that we can downgrade though and that it's only the bootloader version that is important and not other parts of the OS.
Lughnasadh said:
I guess it would just as easy to remove the bootloader line from the flash-all.bat script and just use flash-all???
It's good to know for sure that we can downgrade though and that it's only the bootloader version that is important and not other parts of the OS.
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Absolutely, I agree on both parts.
Hi, I have a question here, as long as I don't update the latest bootloader (>= 1.2 ?), it shouldn't trigger the anti rollback mechanism? My pixel 6 with Android 13 now has a bootloader version of oriole-slider-1.1-8167057, but the bootloader version in this official page has been updated to slider-1.2-8739948.
I pulled the AOSP 13 (branch android-13.0.0_r2), built it locally (userdebug mode), and flashed it without the bootloader because there is no bootloader.img in the build output. And the phone successfully booted.
I've never flashed the Android 13 factory image, so i got away with the risk of ARB?
enderdzz said:
Hi, I have a question here, as long as I don't update the latest bootloader (>= 1.2 ?), it shouldn't trigger the anti rollback mechanism? My pixel 6 with Android 13 now has a bootloader version of oriole-slider-1.1-8167057, but the bootloader version in this official page has been updated to slider-1.2-8739948.
I pulled the AOSP 13 (branch android-13.0.0_r2), built it locally (userdebug mode), and flashed it without the bootloader because there is no bootloader.img in the build output. And the phone successfully booted.
I've never flashed the Android 13 factory image, so i got away with the risk of ARB?
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I'm surprised with that old of a bootloader you were able to boot Android 13, you're running a bootloader from April. Also I'm surprised you weren't bricked after booting Android 13 because it does increment the anti-rollback counter.
https://cs.android.com/android/platform/superproject/+/android-13.0.0_r2:device/google/gs101/interfaces/boot/1.2/BootControl.cpp;l=226
drivers/soc/google/boot_control/boot_control_sysfs.c - kernel/gs - Git at Google
I'm guessing your bootloader version is old enough to not have the bits implemented so it just doesn't care, but that's weird because the July Android 12 bootloaders do have the bits and will not load if the counter is incremented by Android 13.
I wouldn't recommend continuing to run like this and would update to the August Android 13 bootloader because there's no telling what might be happening wrong under the hood. Example is that the August Android 13 bootloader it is able to boot Android 12 but because of interface differences it is a broken experience.
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So yeah if you're correct then it's possible you did get away with it as your firmware is too old to have implemented it. However this is not a supported firmware-software configuration.
Thank you for your reply!
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I'm surprised with that old of a bootloader you were able to boot Android 13, you're running a bootloader from April.
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Yeah. This bootloader came from the factory image `oriole-sp2a.220405.004`.
Namelesswonder said:
https://cs.android.com/android/platform/superproject/+/android-13.0.0_r2:device/google/gs101/interfaces/boot/1.2/BootControl.cpp;l=226
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I also noticed this piece of code, but I'm not sure if it was compiled into bootloader.img or boot.img? If it's in bootloader.img, that's a good explanation, because I didn't flash this version (after June) of bootloader so the A13 now isn't restricted by anti-rollback.
BTW I am also curious why the device is not flashed bootloader.img when running `fastboot flashall -w`, even though there is a compiled bootloader.img file in the output directory.
enderdzz said:
Thank you for your reply!
Yeah. This bootloader came from the factory image `oriole-sp2a.220405.004`.
I also noticed this piece of code, but I'm not sure if it was compiled into bootloader.img or boot.img? If it's in bootloader.img, that's a good explanation, because I didn't flash this version (after June) of bootloader so the A13 now isn't restricted by anti-rollback.
BTW I am also curious why the device is not flashed bootloader.img when running `fastboot flashall -w`, even though there is a compiled bootloader.img file in the output directory.
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That code is not in the bootloader, the bootloader is closed source. The code is part of the bootcontrolhal ([email protected]) on Android and runs on a successful boot of Android. The other code is the sysfs device being called by the HAL, that code is in the kernel.
I don't know if your device actually had the anti-rollback counter incremented, because a system monitor call is made and the source code for TZ/TEE/Titan are also closed source. Your device might've never incremented the counter because the firmware used by them just don't have the ability to, but it's just speculation.
And flashall doesn't flash bootloaders or radios, it only flashes Android system partitions defined by the product information. You can follow the steps here to flash them.
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Namelesswonder said:
That code is not in the bootloader, the bootloader is closed source. The code is part of the bootcontrolhal ([email protected]) on Android and runs on a successful boot of Android. The other code is the sysfs device being called by the HAL, that code is in the kernel.
I don't know if your device actually had the anti-rollback counter incremented, because a system monitor call is made and the source code for TZ/TEE/Titan are also closed source. Your device might've never incremented the counter because the firmware used by them just don't have the ability to, but it's just speculation.
And flashall doesn't flash bootloaders or radios, it only flashes Android system partitions defined by the product information. You can follow the steps here to flash them.
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Thank you very much! I'm much more clear now.
enderdzz said:
Thank you very much! I'm much more clear now.
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That's good.
Have a question, while you were on Android 13 with the Android 12 bootloader, was everything working right? Nothing crashing or throwing errors? With the Android 13 bootloader on Android 12 having issues with DRM and web browsers crashing it would be interesting to know if the same was also true for you when you were on the opposite scenario.
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That's good.
Have a question, while you were on Android 13 with the Android 12 bootloader, was everything working right? Nothing crashing or throwing errors? With the Android 13 bootloader on Android 12 having issues with DRM and web browsers crashing it would be interesting to know if the same was also true for you when you were on the opposite scenario.
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Yes, I'm also interested in this topic.
I've only tested webview browser tester 101.0.4951.61 and NNAPI. No problems found so far. I will update here if I encounter any new problems
I'll experience it deeply, won't flash another system or bootloader for a while. Since I flashed the userdebug version, which I think is not as feature-rich as the factory image, but it let me have root access.
I also checked `dmesg` info and didn't find anything abnormal except that it keeps reporting `init: Control message: Could not find 'aidl/android.hardware.biometrics.fingerprint.IFingerprint/default' for ctl .interface_start from pid: 467 (/system/bin/servicemanager)`, I think it's not a big deal. And no useful log about the anti-rollback counter, which maybe needs some reverse engineering.
enderdzz said:
Yes, I'm also interested in this topic.
I've only tested webview browser tester 101.0.4951.61 and NNAPI. No problems found so far. I will update here if I encounter any new problems
I'll experience it deeply, won't flash another system or bootloader for a while. Since I flashed the userdebug version, which I think is not as feature-rich as the factory image, but it let me have root access.
I also checked `dmesg` info and didn't find anything abnormal except that it keeps reporting `init: Control message: Could not find 'aidl/android.hardware.biometrics.fingerprint.IFingerprint/default' for ctl .interface_start from pid: 467 (/system/bin/servicemanager)`, I think it's not a big deal. And no useful log about the anti-rollback counter, which maybe needs some reverse engineering.
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If WebView applications didn't crash within minutes of launching them then that means the DRM library should either be working or just not segfaulting like it does with Android 12 on 13 bootloader.
The fingerprint scanner HAL not working is completely understandable, part of the bootloader flash also carries the fingerprint scanner's firmware, and we know that one of the big things with Android 13 is that the fingerprint scanner is somewhat more reliable, so it definitely has changed between Android 12 to 13.
Interesting stuff, will be cool to see where it can go, but man is it sketchy to recommend people still on Android 12 to downgrade to April and then try flashing the Android 13 system images, real possibility of making bricks.
before I root my phone I wanted to ensure I had a good stock rom to load in the event of an issue.
I'm currently running Oxygen OS 11.2LE15AA.
I can't find this exact version and I understand the AA versions are little different than the TMO versions. I believe this is the "global" version. There are some 11.2.xxx.AA versions, but not this specific one.
I investigated getting the image directly off the phone, but it appears you either need to have a rooted phone, or possibly installing TWRP (or other) and creating a backup. Then extract the image files from the backup.
I've rooted phones in the past, the last being my oneplus 3t. things have changed a lot since then. I've been studying up and want to make sure I get this right.
I really would like to have a golden (and trusted) image to fall back on.
Any insights are appreciated.
btw. I have two 9 pro's. my le2125 (cracked screen) i'm testing on, and a brand new le2127 (11.2.44.LE5ACB) I'll root after confirming I can root and restore these. The later is the TMO version.
I was planning on the Magisk root option. Looks like you can do it now without TWRP. I just want to debloat and Xposed. Magisk looks like it might have some interesting options I'll explore. For now I just want to locate a stock rom for 11.2LE15AA.
Thanks in advance.
ericaiken said:
before I root my phone I wanted to ensure I had a good stock rom to load in the event of an issue.
I'm currently running Oxygen OS 11.2LE15AA.
I can't find this exact version and I understand the AA versions are little different than the TMO versions. I believe this is the "global" version. There are some 11.2.xxx.AA versions, but not this specific one.
I investigated getting the image directly off the phone, but it appears you either need to have a rooted phone, or possibly installing TWRP (or other) and creating a backup. Then extract the image files from the backup.
I've rooted phones in the past, the last being my oneplus 3t. things have changed a lot since then. I've been studying up and want to make sure I get this right.
I really would like to have a golden (and trusted) image to fall back on.
Any insights are appreciated.
btw. I have two 9 pro's. my le2125 (cracked screen) i'm testing on, and a brand new le2127 (11.2.44.LE5ACB) I'll root after confirming I can root and restore these. The later is the TMO version.
I was planning on the Magisk root option. Looks like you can do it now without TWRP. I just want to debloat and Xposed. Magisk looks like it might have some interesting options I'll explore. For now I just want to locate a stock rom for 11.2LE15AA.
Thanks in advance.
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OP9Pro - Repository of MSM Unbrick Tools (TMO, EU, GLO, IN)
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ericaiken said:
before I root my phone I wanted to ensure I had a good stock rom to load in the event of an issue.
I'm currently running Oxygen OS 11.2LE15AA.
I can't find this exact version and I understand the AA versions are little different than the TMO versions. I believe this is the "global" version. There are some 11.2.xxx.AA versions, but not this specific one.
I investigated getting the image directly off the phone, but it appears you either need to have a rooted phone, or possibly installing TWRP (or other) and creating a backup. Then extract the image files from the backup.
I've rooted phones in the past, the last being my oneplus 3t. things have changed a lot since then. I've been studying up and want to make sure I get this right.
I really would like to have a golden (and trusted) image to fall back on.
Any insights are appreciated.
btw. I have two 9 pro's. my le2125 (cracked screen) i'm testing on, and a brand new le2127 (11.2.44.LE5ACB) I'll root after confirming I can root and restore these. The later is the TMO version.
I was planning on the Magisk root option. Looks like you can do it now without TWRP. I just want to debloat and Xposed. Magisk looks like it might have some interesting options I'll explore. For now I just want to locate a stock rom for 11.2LE15AA.
Thanks in advance.
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Apart from the MSM Tools linked by the previous poster, you have all the available stock ROMs listed HERE. Check whether you can find yours there.
Do not use the Indian MSM tool what ever you do. What 11.2.x.x version do you have....?
TheGhost1951 said:
Do not use the Indian MSM tool what ever you do. What 11.2.x.x version do you have....?
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I have Oxygen OS 11.2LE15AA
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Apart from the MSM Tools linked by the previous poster, you have all the available stock ROMs listed HERE. Check whether you can find yours there.
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thx. per that link
Global devices (LE2125) with build tag LE15AA zips use Google OTA servers, thereby making it impossible to capture full OTA zips under normal circumstances but Android major updates. However, should they be obtained or be posted on support website, they will be added.
and the website only has the latest 11.2.10.10.LE15AA
guess i'm screwed on getting a golden image. This really opens a can of worms for me. LE15AA are they really that special? Is there a know good sub version. I've seen 11.2.1.1.LE15AA images out there.
ericaiken said:
thx. per that link
Global devices (LE2125) with build tag LE15AA zips use Google OTA servers, thereby making it impossible to capture full OTA zips under normal circumstances but Android major updates. However, should they be obtained or be posted on support website, they will be added.
and the website only has the latest 11.2.10.10.LE15AA
guess i'm screwed on getting a golden image. This really opens a can of worms for me. LE15AA are they really that special? Is there a know good sub version. I've seen 11.2.1.1.LE15AA images out there.
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It also goes on to say
LE2127 units are T-Mobile units running their own version of OxygenOS labelled LE5ACB and lack local update option in Settings --> System --> System Updates and are therefore not supported.
Which is my new replacement, so what does "not supported" mean for rooting it
This is my setup on LE2127 TMO variant. Firmware 11.2.9.9 ( I will stay on this for now because of some issues on A12), unlocked bootloader, rooted with Magisk, TWRP installed and a special script flashed which mounts partitions as R/W. I have complete control of my phone and that is what I expect when it is in fact "my phone" unlike a Galaxy phone that bootloader is unable to be unlocked..... As for a golden firmware to fallback on, are you wanting Global or TMO?