Disclaimer: By attempting any of the processes listed in this thread you accept full responsibility for your actions. I will not be held responsible if your device stops working, catches fire, or turns into a hipster and claims to have been modified before it was cool.
Hi everyone, similar to the previous threads for
OP3, OP3T, OP5, OP5T, OP6, OP6T, OP7, OP7PRO, regular OP7T, T-Mobile OP7T, regular OP7TPRO, T-Mobile OP7TPro 5G, regular OP8, T-Mobile OP8, OP8Pro and OP Nord here are the EDL packages (also known as MSM tools or unbrick tools) that can revive a bricked OnePlus 8T.
You should also be able to rollback your phone to a previous release of OOS with them if for some reason you want to go back to an older firmware
You can download the following versions:
KB05AA tools (international firmware):
ANDROID 11:
OOS 11.0
OOS 11.0.1.2
OOS 11.0.4.5
OOS 11.0.5.6
OOS 11.0.7.9
Mirror for first and last MSMs: https://onepluscommunityserver.com/
KB05BA tools (european firmware):
ANDROID 11:
OOS 11.0
OOS 11.0.1.2
OOS 11.0.4.5
OOS 11.0.5.6
OOS 11.0.7.10
Mirror for first and last MSMs: https://onepluscommunityserver.com/
KB05DA tools (indian firmware):
ANDROID 11:
OOS 11.0
OOS 11.0.1.2
OOS 11.0.4.5
OOS 11.0.5.6
OOS 11.0.7.9
Mirror for first and last MSMs: https://onepluscommunityserver.com/
Tips:
While crossflashing does not seem to break your /persist unlike on 8-series, it is advised that you back it up before attemting to do so as fingerprint reader may give an error related to enrollment issue. You can do so by using dd if=/mnt/vendor/persist of=/sdcard/persist.img (you must have root access, which is not something I'm going to explain here) and moving it to your computer/cloud.
Instructions:
Launch MsmDownloadTool V4.0.exe.
Windows 7 users may use MsmDownloadTool V4.0_Win7.exe instead, but it hasn't been tested.
On the login prompt select "Other" in the dropdown menu and click on Next.
Wait a few seconds until main window shows up.
Click on Target button and select O2 while using global tool or India while using indian tool or EU when using european tool.
Press Start button (this is done so that device will be "captured" automatically by tool instead of going back to normal boot after 10 seconds)
Power your device off.
Let it cool down for one minute.
Hold both volumes in to get in Qualcomm EDL mode and the screen will stay black. While holding, plug in the USB cable from your phone to your computer. Let volumes go alter plugged in.
Wait some time (should not be longer than ~300 seconds).
Enjoy your brand new device.
FAQ:
Does this work on Mac or on Linux?
Unfortunately no, tool is Windows only. You should need at least Windows 7.
Why is my antivirus freaking out when unzipping the archive or running the tool?
In an effort to protect reverse engineering from being done (and by extension prevent conversion process like it was done on 6T and 7Pro), OnePlus now use VM Protect V3 in their MSM tools. As this tries to detect debug environment, this is seen as malicious behaviour by some antivirus.
My device isn't detected when I click on "Enum" button
Go to device manager and make sure your phone shows up as QDLOADER 9008.
If it shows up as QHUSB_BULK, it means Qualcomm driver wasn't installed automatically by Windows Update. Download the latest one from Microsoft website at http://download.windowsupdate.com/c..._fba473728483260906ba044af3c063e309e6259d.cab (source https://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?q=qualcomm hs usb 9008 ) and install it manually by right clicking on QHUSB_BULK and selecting "Update driver software" and "Browse my computer for driver software" to where you downloaded CAB file.
MSM tool is stuck on "Param pre-processing"
Ensure you're using the Qualcomm drivers linked above.
MSM tool is stuck on "Sahara communication failed"
Unplug your phone, get in fastboot mode, turn off phone, wait 15 secondes and get back in Qualcomm EDL mode. You can also try using a USB 2.0 port instead of a 3.0 one.
What is SMT Download mode?
Just don't try to unlock that mode, it will wipe your IMEI and your Widevine certificate if you use it.
How can I fix "SMT config not found" error?
Please refer to https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=83448961&postcount=61, all credits to @Shadow12347 for finding it out.
Why is my device getting in Qualcomm crashdump mode in spite of a successful download?
Your unit was most likely manufactured after March 9th 2021, see https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...ice-to-oxygenos.4180837/page-14#post-84789741 for reference. You therefore need to use HydrogenOS 11.0.7.12 MSM to recover your device linked at https://www.oneplusbbs.com/thread-5886794-1.html (mirrored at https://mega.nz/file/O8UySbgR#cXGlHkdA_7CYEhKIrek9zzAEwJ7Vx1D5BZdemnPlvGE by @pikatenor ). Getting new OxygenOS MSM tools is nowadays impossible unless you own the device it is meant for, so OP will not be updated to add new OxygenOS MSM tools allowing to workaround this issue. Feel however free to reach out to me in DM if you would like to get told how to maximise your chances to obtain one.
Credits:
@viperbjk for KB05AA and KB05BA OOS 11.0 files
@LLStarks for KB05AA OOS 11.0.1.2 file
@FullOfHell for testing 11.0 KB05AA tool and downgrade possibility
OnePlus for the device and OS
Will this work for the T-Mobile OnePlus 8T+ or only the unlocked version?
If it does work I guess I'll have to wait for my bootloader unlock code from OnePlus before doing this, or will this bypass it? (I'm already SIM unlocked but Everytime I try to request a Bootloader unlock code and press submit it tells me to enter a valid code, OP claims it's because it's not yet 45 days from when I purchased the device, which doesn't make sense)
#3 I don't see the link anywhere where I can download the MSM tool, it says download tool but does give a link
Thanks for your great work
SmileBigNow said:
Will this work for the T-Mobile OnePlus 8T+ or only the unlocked version?
If it does work I guess I'll have to wait for my bootloader unlock code from OnePlus before doing this, or will this bypass it? (I'm already SIM unlocked but Everytime I try to request a Bootloader unlock code and press submit it tells me to enter a valid code, OP claims it's because it's not yet 45 days from when I purchased the device, which doesn't make sense)
#3 I don't see the link anywhere where I can download the MSM tool, it says download tool but does give a link
Thanks for your great work
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MSM tools don't care about bootloader lock status. So IF, and that's an IF until we hear otherwise, it works with our model, you won't need to be bootloader unlocked before running it.
I personally won't do anything until we also have the T-Mobile MSM tool as well.
NotATreoFan said:
MSM tools don't care about bootloader lock status. So IF, and that's an IF until we hear otherwise, it works with our model, you won't need to be bootloader unlocked before running it.
I personally won't do anything until we also have the T-Mobile MSM tool as well.
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Assuming it works, will I be able to go with the version of the MSM tool from TMO to International OS or I'll need to wait for the TMO MSM tool and load the International OS into that MSM tool and get it done that way?
Great job getting hold of these, vouch!
SmileBigNow said:
Assuming it works, will I be able to go with the version of the MSM tool from TMO to International OS or I'll need to wait for the TMO MSM tool and load the International OS into that MSM tool and get it done that way?
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Not sure. It wasn't possible with the 7T Pro because the device name was different (hotdog vs hotdogg). OP would be better able to answer this.
NotATreoFan said:
Not sure. It wasn't possible with the 7T Pro because the device name was different (hotdog vs hotdogg). OP would be better able to answer this.
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I'd assume it's the same here as well, because recent years were always that the case and I'll be surprised if it's not the case here as well, so I guess I'll wait a bit longer for the T-Mobile MSM Tool
SmileBigNow said:
I'd assume it's the same here as well, because recent years were always that the case and I'll be surprised if it's not the case here as well, so I guess I'll wait a bit longer for the T-Mobile MSM Tool
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We were able to convert the 7 Pro back and forth. Not sure about the 7T or 8.
NotATreoFan said:
MSM tools don't care about bootloader lock status. So IF, and that's an IF until we hear otherwise, it works with our model, you won't need to be bootloader unlocked before running it.
I personally won't do anything until we also have the T-Mobile MSM tool as well.
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SmileBigNow said:
I'd assume it's the same here as well, because recent years were always that the case and I'll be surprised if it's not the case here as well, so I guess I'll wait a bit longer for the T-Mobile MSM Tool
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@SmileBigNow you need to open the spoilers to see the download links
Additionally above files are strictly intended for unlocked units and cannot be used for conversion, however I got the file to unbrick T-Mobile variant as well, but I would prefer if someone could confirm it flash on their device before releasing it, feel free to DM me on here or Telegram (link on my profile). Note that I prefer latter.
If it works I will make a separate thread for it.
Edit 02:52 UTC: T-Mobile MSM tool is now live at https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-8t/how-to/op8t-unbrick-tool-to-restore-device-to-t4180981/
Some_Random_Username said:
@SmileBigNow you need to open the spoilers to see the download links
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The spoiler under MSM tool doesn't have a download link
droidgreg said:
The spoiler under MSM tool doesn't have a download link
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You're looking at the wrong place, see https://i.imgur.com/c4rqhJy.png
Tested done 8T KB05BA . Thank sir
SmileBigNow said:
Will this work for the T-Mobile OnePlus 8T+ or only the unlocked version?
If it does work I guess I'll have to wait for my bootloader unlock code from OnePlus before doing this, or will this bypass it? (I'm already SIM unlocked but Everytime I try to request a Bootloader unlock code and press submit it tells me to enter a valid code, OP claims it's because it's not yet 45 days from when I purchased the device, which doesn't make sense)
#3 I don't see the link anywhere where I can download the MSM tool, it says download tool but does give a link
Thanks for your great work
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I have the same issue. OnePlus reps couldn't wrap their head around that I'm already network unlocked... Kept saying I needed to wait the 45 days which is complete horse****. I had my 7t unlocked within a week and bootloader unlocked in 2. I get the same invalid unlock code error. Good God. They even tried to tell me "the unlock code TMO gave you is bad..." Like dude...I got the **** FROM THE PHONE ?*
zeusofyork said:
I have the same issue. OnePlus reps couldn't wrap their head around that I'm already network unlocked... Kept saying I needed to wait the 45 days which is complete horse****. I had my 7t unlocked within a week and bootloader unlocked in 2. I get the same invalid unlock code error. Good God. They even tried to tell me "the unlock code TMO gave you is bad..." Like dude...I got the **** FROM THE PHONE ?*
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So did you attempt to use the MSM tool w/o unlocking the bootloader?
zeusofyork said:
I have the same issue. OnePlus reps couldn't wrap their head around that I'm already network unlocked... Kept saying I needed to wait the 45 days which is complete horse****. I had my 7t unlocked within a week and bootloader unlocked in 2. I get the same invalid unlock code error. Good God. They even tried to tell me "the unlock code TMO gave you is bad..." Like dude...I got the **** FROM THE PHONE ?*
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Yeah, it doesn't even make any sense the 45 days wait, the 45 days is usually to get a SIM unlock from T-Mobile not a unlock code from OP, they are just coming up with stupid excuses
i keep getting "automatic detection of ddr failed"
jwarrior319 said:
i keep getting "automatic detection of ddr failed"
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You have the T-Mobile exclusive variant as per your post in https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...ol-to-restore-device-to-t4180981/post83784625
You have to use the T-Mobile tool.
SmileBigNow said:
Yeah, it doesn't even make any sense the 45 days wait, the 45 days is usually to get a SIM unlock from T-Mobile not a unlock code from OP, they are just coming up with stupid excuses
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Exactly... The OnePlus reps are getting especially ****ing retarded right now. You think they'd know the process well enough to know that if we are SIM unlocked we don't need to wait the 45
Some_Random_Username said:
You have the T-Mobile exclusive variant as per your post in https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...ol-to-restore-device-to-t4180981/post83784625
You have to use the T-Mobile tool.
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Same thing with that one
Sent from my OnePlus KB2007 using XDA Labs
This tool just saved my butt. Thank you!
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I am having trouble finding a root method for this phone
, Or even just some news about development. Anyone point the way?
i have the same question. Anyone have any information?
It's kinda like a bum deal right now. I got two ZTE devices no root. Upset I can't disable all these google apps
Sent from my Z971 using Tapatalk
Same. Waiting for ZTE 971 root.
What is needed to get the process started to Root the ZTE Blade Spark z971
CharmedWhovian said:
What is needed to get the process started to Root the ZTE Blade Spark z971
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Nobody knows yet
Sent from my ZTE Z971 using XDA Labs
Anybody has ROM or smth else for this phone?
Frp for blade spark?
I have had now about 4 or 5 newer ZTE phones. What I have come across is that none were able to be rooted. I posted a few requests, no one here took on the task. I don't know if it is that they can't be rooted or its just to hard for someone to do. Either way I have gotten away from buying ZTE phones for this reason.
Did anyone try to unlock the bootloader?
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot oem unlock
AT&T shows that there have been multiple OTA updates for this phone, and the last one early Jan 2018 was over 500mb. It should not be hard to port TWRP if we have an unlocked bootloader.
https://www.att.com/devicehowto/tutorial.html#!/stepbystep/id/stepbystep_KM1217955?make=ZTE&model=ZTEZ971
sparkie420 said:
I am having trouble finding a root method for this phone
, Or even just some news about development. Anyone point the way?
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Nope, fastboot is removed on ZTE Nougat devices
It looks like they figured out ways around this for the Axon7, using EDL mode, but I tried a few things (including axon7tool, and the flashable zip to enable fastboot) without any luck.
I'll keep digging but it doesn't look too promising.
ZTE has our kernel sources at http://opensource.ztedevice.com [ZTE Z971 Nougat(7.1.1) Kernel(3.18.31)]
Won't do us much good without an unlocked bootloader though..
Anyone know if you can use MiFlash to flash in EDL mode without an unlocked bootloader?
aslezak said:
Did anyone try to unlock the bootloader?
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot oem unlock
AT&T shows that there have been multiple OTA updates for this phone, and the last one early Jan 2018 was over 500mb. It should not be hard to port TWRP if we have an unlocked bootloader.
https://www.att.com/devicehowto/tutorial.html#!/stepbystep/id/stepbystep_KM1217955?make=ZTE&model=ZTEZ971
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TWRP for ZTE 791
Here is a Z971 TWRP I compiled for our device.
Any brave soul want to flash it using QPST or using one of the other methods in this post? Unbrick All Qualcomm
You'll need to rename it to recovery.img first. If you have to choose a firehose, choose prog_emmc_firehose_8917_ddr.mbn
Supposedly you can flash even with a locked bootloader :good:
aslezak said:
Here is a Z971 TWRP I compiled for our device.
Any brave soul want to flash it using QPST or using one of the other methods in this post? Unbrick All Qualcomm
You'll need to rename it to recovery.img first. If you have to choose a firehose, choose prog_emmc_firehose_8917_ddr.mbn
Supposedly you can flash even with a locked bootloader :good:
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I'll do it man just message me details on how to
I was going to try & backup all the partitions using QPST, but it seems you need to get the phone into 9006 mode. We can only get into 9008 mode [Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008] with "adb reboot edl" (emergency download mode). Holding down Vol+/Vol-/Power from EDL will get you into yet another mode, ZTE Handset Diagnostic (DFU) mode, but I couldn't figure out how to do anything from here with QPST.
The only way to get the phone into 9006 mode is to brick the bootloader, which I'm not willing to do at the moment. Supposedly you can use the "axon7tool -d" and it will try to write to your bootloader & boot, but it just crashed when I tried to do it.
The other way to get into 9006 mode is to flash an mbn and another file, but I believe those are device specific, and we don't have those..
Anyway, does anyone have a phone that wasn't updated to the latest Z971V1.0.0B20 firmware? It would be nice if we could get that from the /update folder so if we brick, we have something we might be able to flash to recover.
JonnyGrench said:
I'll do it man just message me details on how to
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I figured out if you put the AT&T SIM card in, then Settings / AT&T Software Update, you will see the Z971V2.0 update & it will download.
I wasn't able to see the update until I put the AT&T SIM card in.
Unfortunately, I was unable to grab the OTA update.
If someone hasn't already updated to the latest software version, if you could "adb logcat -d -f /sdcard/Download/ota.txt" once the download starts, we can probably get the url of the OTA update, then work from there on building a flashable firmware... :good:
aslezak said:
I was going to try & backup all the partitions using QPST, but it seems you need to get the phone into 9006 mode. We can only get into 9008 mode [Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008] with "adb reboot edl" (emergency download mode). Holding down Vol+/Vol-/Power from EDL will get you into yet another mode, ZTE Handset Diagnostic (DFU) mode, but I couldn't figure out how to do anything from here with QPST.
The only way to get the phone into 9006 mode is to brick the bootloader, which I'm not willing to do at the moment. Supposedly you can use the "axon7tool -d" and it will try to write to your bootloader & boot, but it just crashed when I tried to do it.
The other way to get into 9006 mode is to flash an mbn and another file, but I believe those are device specific, and we don't have those..
Anyway, does anyone have a phone that wasn't updated to the latest Z971V1.0.0B20 firmware? It would be nice if we could get that from the /update folder so if we brick, we have something we might be able to flash to recover.
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Greetings, i have ZTE blade spark too, as i see, this thread looks like it died very quick. well, i am not a developer but i'll try contacting some developers to check if we can do something. Maybe since they know a lot about it, they can help us to unlock bootloader, etc. I JUST HOPE that this thread doesnt die like the Huawei Ascend XT forums did and the phone couldnt have any custom ROM. The best thing is we have source code (the XT didnt had a good source code or no source code at all) and we can start from that. But we need a good dev to help us, try to contact as many devs as possible too.
Not to discourage you, but the fastboot is "disabled" on all ZTE U.S. devices. You would need to flash using QPST which requires having the correct vendor signed firehose programmer (which isn't available). You could try modifying the ota zip update, if you received one on your phone. You would need to download this OTA update manually before rebooting the phone (to have it installed), otherwise the link will be rolled off the logcat logs.
Good luck.
ensol52 said:
Greetings, i have ZTE blade spark too, as i see, this thread looks like it died very quick. well, i am not a developer but i'll try contacting some developers to check if we can do something. Maybe since they know a lot about it, they can help us to unlock bootloader, etc. I JUST HOPE that this thread doesnt die like the Huawei Ascend XT forums did and the phone couldnt have any custom ROM. The best thing is we have source code (the XT didnt had a good source code or no source code at all) and we can start from that. But we need a good dev to help us, try to contact as many devs as possible too.
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So I just got this phone and wanted to root and all that like I did my S4. Came here for some help because I am most definitely not educated enough for this. I did have a question though. I see a lot about a locked bootloader but under the developer settings I see "OEM Unlocking Allow the bootloader to be unlocked." The default is off, and I have left it so. Is this anything or am I missing something?
aslezak said:
I figured out if you put the AT&T SIM card in, then Settings / AT&T Software Update, you will see the Z971V2.0 update & it will download.
I wasn't able to see the update until I put the AT&T SIM card in.
Unfortunately, I was unable to grab the OTA update.
If someone hasn't already updated to the latest software version, if you could "adb logcat -d -f /sdcard/Download/ota.txt" once the download starts, we can probably get the url of the OTA update, then work from there on building a flashable firmware... :good:
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Just got the phone, going to do this. Edit: Total skid here btw. Is it safe to post that file here?
Foggofed said:
Just got the phone, going to do this. Edit: Total skid here btw. Is it safe to post that file here?
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Hello ? Lol, yeah! Upload it to a good site like Android dev, I'm a lil behind the loop but I'm sure sharing your findings are what's going to lead us into a possibility of getting some Dev love...
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Hey guys, since I just can't seem to find it myself, I'll ask here.
Im currently owning an IN2020 model, which, for the life of me I can't get back up running after rooting it (worked for around 5h, then I got stuck in a bootloop)
Right now, I'm stuck in fastboot/qualcomm crash dump mode, can't progress any further.
When trying to flash any of the International, Indian or Europe Versions of OOS (I tried several different versions, A10 and A11 alike) either I have some modules not working, i.e. WIFI won't turn on, Phone can't register my SIM so I can't make calls etc etc or it just goes straight to qualcomm crash dump mode.
Bootloader is unlocked.
fastboot oem edl nets me a "FAILED (remote: unknown command)", and I tried the "vol+/vol-" trick for over an hour now to no avail, so I cant use MSMTool either.
Can someone please provide me with a link to a working stock ROM for the IN2020 model I can flash via fastboot?
Or maybe theres a solution I just can't see right now, I'm not that great with Android tbh.
Any help is much appreciated, if you need any info/dumps, please also tell me how to get them.
Here are Fastboot roms.
[ROM][STOCK][FASTBOOT][OP8P] Stock Fastboot ROMs for OnePlus 8 Pro
Moderator Information This project is not under active development, take precautions when you are installing it. Things are changing with the advent of project treble and seamless updates. OnePlus will no longer release ROMs flashable via...
forum.xda-developers.com
And here is the MSM unbrick tool
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...l-to-restore-your-device-to-oxygenos.4084953/
Make sure you use the appropriate Rom or version of the Tool your device needs.
Good luck!
FreshlyBaked 420 said:
Here are Fastboot roms.
[ROM][STOCK][FASTBOOT][OP8P] Stock Fastboot ROMs for OnePlus 8 Pro
Moderator Information This project is not under active development, take precautions when you are installing it. Things are changing with the advent of project treble and seamless updates. OnePlus will no longer release ROMs flashable via...
forum.xda-developers.com
And here is the MSM unbrick tool
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...l-to-restore-your-device-to-oxygenos.4084953/
Make sure you use the appropriate Rom or version of the Tool your device needs.
Good luck!
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Thanks for the quick reply, but for the MSM unbrick tool, I can't enter Qualcomm EDL mode, neither via fastboot command nor the vol+/vol- plug-in method.
Am I right in thinking that I need a GLOBAL fastboot rom for the IN2020 model to work properly?
raiseyavoice said:
Thanks for the quick reply, but for the MSM unbrick tool, I can't enter Qualcomm EDL mode, neither via fastboot command nor the vol+/vol- plug-in method.
Am I right in thinking that I need a GLOBAL fastboot rom for the IN2020 model to work properly?
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Edit:
Seems like having the phone connected via a USB3.0 port was the issue here, I tried a 2.0 and suddenly i can enter EDL. Now running the MSMtool (working fine so far). I'll update as soon as its finished.
Edit 2:
Well, beat me up and call me names, it actually worked, phone is now "set up" again, ill still keep a second alarm on for tonight though, just in case my phone decides to go back to bootloop. All this time all it took was a 2.0-port ...
Thanks anyway, next time I'll be a bit more careful when playing around =)
Progress is good!
hi, I have a bricked IN2020 as you did.
may I know which fastboot rom in the above link you had chosen work for you? As I can see only indian / EU /international build, and cannot find any Chinese hydrogen build for IN2020.
Or it worked fine for you to flash an international into the IN2020? Thanks for advise
It all started when I decided to de-google my phone and use Lineage OS. I jumped down the rabbit hole and managed to unlock my bootloader by submitting request to OnePlus and waiting for the email with the unlock_code.bin file, then using that to unlock. I am working on Linux Mint with adb and fastboot installed. I can get to bootloader screen on the phone and I can send commands to it but I'm not sure what to do next. I attempted to boot the latest TWRP.img and it appears to work but then I get a QUALCOMM Dump Mode error.
This is a great phone and I hope I've not ruined it so I will wait patiently to see if anyone can bail me out. Meanwhile I'm using this crappy LG K7 to get me by for now. Thanks for your time if you read this post.
I think you need to start by converting it to an international 6t. Been a long time since I did mine but this should be the right place to start
T-Mobile 6T to International Conversion (WITHOUT unlocked bootloader/SIM unlock!)
In the previous thread, we discussed a method to convert T-Mobile 6T's to the international variant, sort of, but it required an unlocked bootloader, which itself requires a SIM unlock which T-Mobile gives people a hard time about. However, it...
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ce_lloyd said:
It all started when I decided to de-google my phone and use Lineage OS. I jumped down the rabbit hole and managed to unlock my bootloader by submitting request to OnePlus and waiting for the email with the unlock_code.bin file, then using that to unlock. I am working on Linux Mint with adb and fastboot installed. I can get to bootloader screen on the phone and I can send commands to it but I'm not sure what to do next. I attempted to boot the latest TWRP.img and it appears to work but then I get a QUALCOMM Dump Mode error.
This is a great phone and I hope I've not ruined it so I will wait patiently to see if anyone can bail me out. Meanwhile I'm using this crappy LG K7 to get me by for now. Thanks for your time if you read this post.
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Almost all twrp versions will crash dump while trying to boot on Android 11. Use this one it will boot for you
Cats_PJs said:
I think you need to start by converting it to an international 6t. Been a long time since I did mine but this should be the right place to start
T-Mobile 6T to International Conversion (WITHOUT unlocked bootloader/SIM unlock!)
In the previous thread, we discussed a method to convert T-Mobile 6T's to the international variant, sort of, but it required an unlocked bootloader, which itself requires a SIM unlock which T-Mobile gives people a hard time about. However, it...
forum.xda-developers.com
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Thank you. I will give that a try. I am currently unable to get the phone to show up in device manager for some reason. I'm using a windows 10 laptop. Unable to get the laptop and phone to interface.
Brettroth said:
Almost all twrp versions will crash dump while trying to boot on Android 11. Use this one it will boot for you
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I cannot get my laptop and my phone to talk. Won't even show up under "Other Devices" ?? I can get into FastBoot Mode on my phone but not sure what to try now.
Did you open the MSM tool? Connect your phone after the tool is open with it powered off. Then hold down all the buttons. Might take a couple tries to get it right. It doesn't need to be in fastboot to connect. I believe the screen stays black. Good luck
Cats_PJs said:
Did you open the MSM tool? Connect your phone after the tool is open with it powered off. Then hold down all the buttons. Might take a couple tries to get it right. It doesn't need to be in fastboot to connect. I believe the screen stays black. Good luck
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I finally got it to work! I'm on OS 9.0.13 and need to get to Android version 11 for the lineage OS. I dL'd and attempted to install Android 11 and it failed. Am I not able to jump versions like that?
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I finally got it to work! I'm on OS 9.0.13 and need to get to Android version 11 for the lineage OS. I dL'd and attempted to install Android 11 and it failed. Am I not able to jump versions like that?
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You need to update to 10 then 11. Install the Oxygen Updater app. It will choose the correct version to install.
Hello all,
I am trying to help my son fix some of his Oneplus 6t phones. Please bear with me as I am not the most tech savvy. He uses the phones for a business and I like to try to help out.
He has 5 Oneplus 6t devices, 3 are stuck in fastboot and 2 went into qualcomm crash dump errors. These issues happened when he tried to install a custom rom, Arrow OS.
I wanted to help him factory restore the phones so that we could try again. I downloaded the following:
1) Oneplus 6t USB drivers - https://oneplususbdrivers.com/oneplus-6t-usb-driver-download/
2) Qualcomm USB drivers - https://gsmusbdrivers.com/download/android-qualcomm-usb-driver/
3) A decrypted Oxygeon OS MSM download tool - https://www.thecustomdroid.com/oneplus-6-6t-unbrick-guide/
We ran the MSM tool as administrator and plugged in the phone with a black screen, while holding the up and down volume button. Only sometimes it was recognized / connected. When we clicked start in the MSM tool, I ran into a few potential issues.
1) Image files do not match device
2) Waiting for device (just keeps counting)
Also, often the device was not recognized, and we could not get it to work.
In the device manager, it does not show the correct device. It gives some error / device not recognized issue. I am not sure if this is related. I tried re-installing the drivers, as well as trying on a second computer. The cable we are using is able to detect non-corrupt Oneplus 6t devices fine, so I do not believe that is the issue. Also an important note, some of the devices may be T-mobile branded but I am not sure which, if any.
Does anyone know what are the next steps or things I can try? I would really like to get these devices working for him so he can continue with his business. Sadly I cannot afford to replace or rebuy the devices. I fear I am making a simple mistake somewhere but am not sure where.
Thanks for your help in advance.
It's highly likely you may need the Verizon version of the factory image you can reset with MSM Tool
Do NOT Use the patched version of the MSM Tool unless you are sure you are flashing a correct compatible image with your phone
Following what I have written here to install the correct drivers may help you
[Fix] [Guide] Device not showing in Fastboot or MSM Tool (Windows)
I recently had these issues with Windows not having the correct drivers even after installing the oneplus drivers Since I could not easily find these solutions I thought I should share them here so that it may be easier to find for anyone who...
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HelpOneplus6t said:
Hello all,
I am trying to help my son fix some of his Oneplus 6t phones. Please bear with me as I am not the most tech savvy. He uses the phones for a business and I like to try to help out.
He has 5 Oneplus 6t devices, 3 are stuck in fastboot and 2 went into qualcomm crash dump errors. These issues happened when he tried to install a custom rom, Arrow OS.
I wanted to help him factory restore the phones so that we could try again. I downloaded the following:
1) Oneplus 6t USB drivers - https://oneplususbdrivers.com/oneplus-6t-usb-driver-download/
2) Qualcomm USB drivers - https://gsmusbdrivers.com/download/android-qualcomm-usb-driver/
3) A decrypted Oxygeon OS MSM download tool - https://www.thecustomdroid.com/oneplus-6-6t-unbrick-guide/
We ran the MSM tool as administrator and plugged in the phone with a black screen, while holding the up and down volume button. Only sometimes it was recognized / connected. When we clicked start in the MSM tool, I ran into a few potential issues.
1) Image files do not match device
2) Waiting for device (just keeps counting)
Also, often the device was not recognized, and we could not get it to work.
In the device manager, it does not show the correct device. It gives some error / device not recognized issue. I am not sure if this is related. I tried re-installing the drivers, as well as trying on a second computer. The cable we are using is able to detect non-corrupt Oneplus 6t devices fine, so I do not believe that is the issue. Also an important note, some of the devices may be T-mobile branded but I am not sure which, if any.
Does anyone know what are the next steps or things I can try? I would really like to get these devices working for him so he can continue with his business. Sadly I cannot afford to replace or rebuy the devices. I fear I am making a simple mistake somewhere but am not sure where.
Thanks for your help in advance.
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It's highly likely you may need the Verizon version of the factory image you can reset with MSM Tool
Do NOT Use the patched version of the MSM Tool unless you are sure you are flashing a correct compatible image with your phone
Following what I have written here to install the correct drivers may help you
[Fix] [Guide] Device not showing in Fastboot or MSM Tool (Windows)
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Hi, thank you for your response.
I'm not sure the issue you had is the same as mine. My Oneplus 6T does not show up in the device manager at all.
I tried doing the unsigned device drivers thing, but when I select the folder that contains the onplus_android_winusb folder, it says it cannot find the drivers.
Sadly I think I have to give up on this one I am not very tech savvy and really don't know what else I can do.
I was able to fix one of the phones. I tried using fajita_41_J.50_210121 as my MSM recovery and it worked.
The fact that it worked implies to me my issue doesn't lie with the drivers, but rather which MSM file I am using, is this a good assumption?
If so, how can I figure out which files to use? I tried that same file on the 4 other phones, but would always get Sahara communication error.
HelpOneplus6t said:
I was able to fix one of the phones. I tried using fajita_41_J.50_210121 as my MSM recovery and it worked.
The fact that it worked implies to me my issue doesn't lie with the drivers, but rather which MSM file I am using, is this a good assumption?
If so, how can I figure out which files to use? I tried that same file on the 4 other phones, but would always get Sahara communication error.
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This is what I was trying to say, you probably have the Verizon version, you need to make absolutely sure the MSM recovery files you are using are for that phone model
I bought my phone as global but they sent me a unlocked Verizon model, I found out because I couldn't flash it with MSM tool until I used the Verizon versions files
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This is what I was trying to say, you probably have the Verizon version, you need to make absolutely sure the MSM recovery files you are using are for that phone model
I bought my phone as global but they sent me a unlocked Verizon model, I found out because I couldn't flash it with MSM tool until I used the Verizon versions files
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Hi,
I believe you are right, that makes sense.
I see that the 1 phone that was fixable is very slightly different than the other 4- it doesn't have an IMEI code on the back, so likely it was a different version or something.
Where do I find the right recovery files? I searched for Verizon Oneplus 6t MSM Download Tool but I don't see anything different.
Sorry for my incompetence, I appreciate your help
I was able to fix a few more phones using the Tmobile 9.0.13 MSM Tool here:
[TOOL] T-Mobile OnePlus 6T MSMDownloadTool [Firmware 9.0.13] [8/9]
Okay folks, took forever to find, but we finally have it, the T-Mobile OnePlus 6T MSMDownloadTool, your brick savior, bootloader relocker, among other things, I will include a basic faq at the end. Requirements: 1. Windows PC 2. OnePlus 6T -...
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2 of the phones didn't work, they have Sahara communication errors still. I am not sure how to locate the right MSM tools for these- any ideas?
Furthermore, I flashed 9.0.13 from the MSM tool, but I would like to update to specifically 10.3.11, how can I do that?
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Furthermore, I flashed 9.0.13 from the MSM tool, but I would like to update to specifically 10.3.11, how can I do that?
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That is the same version I flash with MSM Tool I think
You should follow the instructions here for the Verizon version https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-sim-unlock-t-mobile-version-all-type-of-imei-supported.3915269/
You can unlock the verizon variant by using a custom patched MSM Tool
After you have followed those instructions to have it unlocked on the international version rom
Then you are able to just flash the Normal OOS Flashable Update Zips via TWRP or the built in updater
Download them here https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...a-oxygen-os-repo-of-oxygen-os-builds.3865396/
This allows you to update to the latest OOS 10 or 11
I really don't know about your other phones, Are they definitely OnePlus 6Ts ? I am only aware of the global and verizon variants, so if it's not either of those, I am not sure it's a OnePlus 6T
I managed to fix them by flashing the T-mobile version. This worked, but then I needed to unlock them since they were T-mobile locked. I converted them to the international version earlier successfully.
I am on 9.0.11 stock now! All I need to do really is update to 10.3.11
I will try following the links you have provided.
They are definitely 6ts
Thanks for your continued help.
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That is the same version I flash with MSM Tool I think
You should follow the instructions here for the Verizon version https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-sim-unlock-t-mobile-version-all-type-of-imei-supported.3915269/
You can unlock the verizon variant by using a custom patched MSM Tool
After you have followed those instructions to have it unlocked on the international version rom
Then you are able to just flash the Normal OOS Flashable Update Zips via TWRP or the built in updater
Download them here https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...a-oxygen-os-repo-of-oxygen-os-builds.3865396/
This allows you to update to the latest OOS 10 or 11
I really don't know about your other phones, Are they definitely OnePlus 6Ts ? I am only aware of the global and verizon variants, so if it's not either of those, I am not sure it's a OnePlus 6T
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Hi,
I tried downloading the 10.3.11 OS from the provided link and doing a local upgrade, but it said that it failed.
I tried doing an upgrade first to 9.0.17 (I read somewhere this would help), which was successful. I then tried going to 10.3.11 but it failed. I went to 10.0 which worked. Do you know how I can get to 10.3.11? Is there a certain order of "mandatory" updates I need to do first? I'm not too keen on local upgrading every single increment since there are a lot.
HelpOneplus6t said:
Hi,
I tried downloading the 10.3.11 OS from the provided link and doing a local upgrade, but it said that it failed.
I tried doing an upgrade first to 9.0.17 (I read somewhere this would help), which was successful. I then tried going to 10.3.11 but it failed. I went to 10.0 which worked. Do you know how I can get to 10.3.11? Is there a certain order of "mandatory" updates I need to do first? I'm not too keen on local upgrading every single increment since there are a lot.
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Yes you are right but you do not need to download Every single update
I have found that these are the files I need to upgrade, I keep them saved for easy access
Code:
1-OnePlus6TOxygen_34_OTA_024_all_1909112343_d5b1905(9.0.17).zip
2-OnePlus6TOxygen_34_OTA_047_all_2007171912_ac6dc9b(10.3.5).zip
3-OnePlus6TOxygen_34.J.48_OTA_048_all_2010042240_dbd576b615(10.3.6).zip
4-OnePlus6TOxygen_34.J.55_OTA_055_all_2107132253_b2cbbb97b4eee(10.3.12).zip
If you wanted 10.3.11 instead of 10.3.12, I don't see why that wouldn't work
These are all the full upgrade zips, but if you have a locked bootloader and use the official update method through the settings, I have been able to use the smaller OnePlus6TOxygen_34.J.55_OTA_048-055_patch_2107132253_b96081(10.3.6-10.3.12).zip Upgrade Zip to go from 10.3.6 to 10.3.12
HelpOneplus6t said:
Hi,
I tried downloading the 10.3.11 OS from the provided link and doing a local upgrade, but it said that it failed.
I tried doing an upgrade first to 9.0.17 (I read somewhere this would help), which was successful. I then tried going to 10.3.11 but it failed. I went to 10.0 which worked. Do you know how I can get to 10.3.11? Is there a certain order of "mandatory" updates I need to do first? I'm not too keen on local upgrading every single increment since there are a lot.
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I have actually found from testing that I did not need to flash the 10.3.5 or 10.3.6 Zips and could go from 9.0.17 to 10.3.12 if I used the full flashable update zips
so I am not sure why it failed for you
You are so awesome, thank you that worked flawlessly (the 4 separate upgrades). Throughout this thread I was able to:
Go from a soft bricked device, use the Tmobile MSM download tool to restore it, use a normal MSM download tool to convert it to the international variant, then upgrade it to 10.3.11.
My last question is regarding root, we are looking to root the device with magisk/twrp. I haven't done it in a few years so am a bit rusty on the process. It is a Oneplus 6t on 10.3.11, do you know where I can find the relevant files?
I see the latest fajita (oneplus 6t) files here: https://dl.twrp.me/fajita/
I'm a bit hesitant to use them because:
1) I'm not sure if I should use the latest ones, or an older version. I think I tried using the latest ones for something before and it messed something up.
2) I see people post online that I may need Enchilada files instead, even though that is for the Oneplus 6t, or that I need a mauronofrio twrp file instead, so I would prefer to wait for a decisive answer.
Thanks again for your help, you saved the day and my son is so elated
HelpOneplus6t said:
You are so awesome, thank you that worked flawlessly (the 4 separate upgrades). Throughout this thread I was able to:
Go from a soft bricked device, use the Tmobile MSM download tool to restore it, use a normal MSM download tool to convert it to the international variant, then upgrade it to 10.3.11.
My last question is regarding root, we are looking to root the device with magisk/twrp. I haven't done it in a few years so am a bit rusty on the process. It is a Oneplus 6t on 10.3.11, do you know where I can find the relevant files?
I see the latest fajita (oneplus 6t) files here: https://dl.twrp.me/fajita/
I'm a bit hesitant to use them because:
1) I'm not sure if I should use the latest ones, or an older version. I think I tried using the latest ones for something before and it messed something up.
2) I see people post online that I may need Enchilada files instead, even though that is for the Oneplus 6t, or that I need a mauronofrio twrp file instead, so I would prefer to wait for a decisive answer.
Thanks again for your help, you saved the day and my son is so elated
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I am glad I could help and I do understand the hesitation, it is smart to be careful and not flash the wrong recovery file, the only time I have truly bricked a phone was by flashing the wrong recovery
I use the fajita twrp from the official source that you linked but the version you want to use does depend on your android version
You can get a crash dump error by using the latest TWRP on older OOS
I have been using Jaguar ROM for the OnePlus6T
My own installation process is as follows and WILL WIPE ALL DATA ON THE PHONE
Assuming you are coming from Latest Official OOS 10 (10.3.12)
Enable Developer mode and OEM Unlocking (In the Hidden Developer Settings)
(Optionally enable USB Debugging to adb reboot to bootloader)
(You may have to Disable Driver Signature Enforcement on Windows 10/11 to install correct drivers)
Reboot your phone to Fastboot by holding volume up and down during power up or with "adb reboot bootloader" in terminal, allowing the connection on your phone.
In Terminal
fastboot flashing unlock
FastBoot to TWRP 3.5.2
fastboot boot twrp.img
Install TWRP 3.5.2 .zip and Reboot to TWRP
WIPE Data Factory Reset and type YES to confirm and Reboot to TWRP
Flash the ROM and then flash TWRP 3.5.2
Reboot to TWRP Again
Flash ROM again then TWRP again
Reboot once then flash magisk etc via twrp
The process is more simple to just install magisk on stock OOS and I hope soon Jaguar will update to android 12, then the latest twrp should work with it
You will of course also need to have the android platform tools installed
SDK Platform Tools release notes | Android Studio | Android Developers
Android SDK Platform-Tools is a component for the Android SDK.
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Worst case scenario I have found with OP6T, like not able to boot into recovery or anything
I can just do a factory flash with MSM tool using the patched version and then follow the above steps again
Everything is working, thanks so much for your help- I will pay it forward.
I just spent several hours working with a t-mobile variant (KB2007), with a locked bootloader that requires a key from oneplus - bought it from ebay on sale, only $200 after discounts. Nice, but who wants to fill out a form and wait a week? I have it running LOS 19 and wanted to share exactly how. It's easily to get it running 18, the first step here will get you to that. The gist is: Downgrade/convert to european, unlock bootloader, install los. I can see why there's a LOT of confusion with this phone, mainly because the install guide on LOS's site omits a few details.
1. Go here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...m-unlock-or-bootloader-unlock-needed.4188491/
Grab that file and unzip it. Shut off your phone, hold volume up and down, insert usb and then let go of the volume keys. Or just reboot it with "adb reboot edl" if your phone is still plugged it. Make sure you have the driver installed! Chances are around 99% it will not be. What I did was unzip to C: and use that as the location. Then select "enum" and make sure your phone shows. Dont change any settings. Then start. It'll take 5 minutes.
2. Now you have the european version, it has much lower restrictions and gets rid of the annoying t-mobile screen. Now go online first (oem unlock will be greyed out and/or adb wont work until you do), enable developer mode, enable oem unlock, enable debug. Reboot into bootloader, unlock it with 'fastboot oem unlock'. Restart and let it do its thing.
3. So far so good, but you're on android 11 still. This doesn't help much, and if you try to use Oxygen Updater, it'll download a version of 12 that will relock it and bug you about a key when you try to unlock it again. Es no bueno!
Hit this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/oneplus-8t-rom-ota-oxygen-os-repo-of-oxygen-os-builds.4193183/
You want "Signed Flashable Zips" then "KB05BA Europe" the first two links for 19 are dead, so grab "KB2003_11_C.20". Transfer it to the root directory of internal storage of your phone, use the updater that lets you select local file. Somebody might want to upload it elsewhere?
4. Now you're on 19, and your bootloader is still unlocked. From here, follow the tutorial: https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/kebab/install starting with Flashing Additional Partitions. You must also write "fastboot flash boot boot.img" or it will black screen when you reboot your phone's recovery a second time. It was very irresponsible of whoever wrote the tutorial to leave that piece of information out because a lot people complained. Somebody else figured this out, I'm not taking any credit for it but it was hard to find.
5. Ok so, sideload everything. Include mindthegapps and magisk (for some reason, I had to write magisk there, install the apk, and then write it again in recovery). Now you should be done. I've tested my network, 5g, sms, everything works fine for me. One issue: Holding vol up + power kicks me to bootloader, no idea why. Easily fixed by selecting recovery in the menu.
If something goes wrong and you softbrick, reinstall the first step.
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I have a KB2007, but am on Android 12 (KB2007_11_C.42). Will this work for A12?
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I have a KB2007, but am on Android 12 (KB2007_11_C.42). Will this work for A12?
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I'm also wondering this. I've been out of the rooting game for a few years and want to get back into it. Did you find an answer to your question?
I'm also wondering what the current instructions are for rooting on OOS12. I'm currently running C_43, latest security patch
kevinco1 said:
I'm also wondering what the current instructions are for rooting on OOS12. I'm currently running C_43, latest security patch
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[GUIDE] Root and keeping root options
Update 230526: Correct numbering of "B.1.1 Simple" to "B.1.2 Simple", use "OOS 13+" instead of "OOS 13" as OOS 13.1 is now available A. First time rooting This process is common across all options A.1 Flashing Magisk patched boot image There...
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Will this process work for the OnePlus 8T+ 5G KB2007? I'm not 100% sure about the difference in the partition layout and or hardware (other than the 5G modem). According to GSM Arena, the only difference is the modem's enabled frequencies. https://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=10420&idPhone2=10512
karlnorth said:
Will this process work for the OnePlus 8T+ 5G KB2007? I'm not 100% sure about the difference in the partition layout and or hardware (other than the 5G modem). According to GSM Arena, the only difference is the modem's enabled frequencies. https://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=10420&idPhone2=10512
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Same here again....does this work if you're on OS12?
karlnorth said:
Will this process work for the OnePlus 8T+ 5G KB2007? I'm not 100% sure about the difference in the partition layout and or hardware (other than the 5G modem). According to GSM Arena, the only difference is the modem's enabled frequencies. https://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=10420&idPhone2=10512
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The hardware except 5G bands is basically the same, so rooting instructions for all 8T variant should work more or less equally.