General There is a way to restore your oneplus 10t! (UPDATE!)

General There is a way to restore your oneplus 10t! (UPDATE!) - OnePlus 10T 5G

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GitHub - bkerler/oppo_decrypt: Oppo .ofp Firmware decrypter and oneplus .ops de-/encrypter
Oppo .ofp Firmware decrypter and oneplus .ops de-/encrypter - GitHub - bkerler/oppo_decrypt: Oppo .ofp Firmware decrypter and oneplus .ops de-/encrypter
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alot of the new update credits goes to @AkayamiShurui for providing alot of information

So do you know if this actually flashes in perfectly back to stock or does this just bring them back to like a standard Android variant?

AkayamiShurui said:
So do you know if this actually flashes in perfectly back to stock or does this just bring them back to like a standard Android variant?
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the tool is basically an msm tool but only this was first the msm tool is just way more efficient so if you are not sure i recommend waiting for the msm tool once the msm tool is released there will be no need for this emmc tool but its what oneplus has cheaply given us for now.

Does it really work? Have you tried it with a bricked phone?

Th3be4st said:
Does it really work? Have you tried it with a bricked phone?
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well I'll let you be the judge of that this is the more complexed version of an msm tool while an msm tool does the flashing automatically in the qpst software you are going to have to search for certain files and its not easy.

I tried restoring my phone using this tool, using QPST unfortunately, a green progress bar stays green, and never continues I think it should say "connected", attempting to flash partitions on one of the tabs, results in "cannot communicate with programmer"
The standard QFIL Tool, finds the VIP partition on the phone, and then reads the information and spits out, not authenticated, and fails to continue..
A part of me wishes I could destroy the VIP partition, or at least delete it, that way QFILL would flash, and everything should work.. but then again, the VIP partition is a part of the EDL chip is it not.. it's a double edged sword..
People would have more of a chance these days taking a defib to their phones motherboard, maybe if they are "Extremely" lucky, they short out a data line that communicates with the VIP protocol, allowing the flash to happen, or their OnePlus 10T turns into a Pixel 7 Pro..

hosthere247 said:
I tried restoring my phone using this tool, using QPST unfortunately, a green progress bar stays green, and never continues I think it should say "connected", attempting to flash partitions on one of the tabs, results in "cannot communicate with programmer"
The standard QFIL Tool, finds the VIP partition on the phone, and then reads the information and spits out, not authenticated, and fails to continue..
A part of me wishes I could destroy the VIP partition, or at least delete it, that way QFILL would flash, and everything should work.. but then again, the VIP partition is a part of the EDL chip is it not.. it's a double edged sword..
People would have more of a chance these days taking a defib to their phones motherboard, maybe if they are "Extremely" lucky, they short out a data line that communicates with the VIP protocol, allowing the flash to happen, or their OnePlus 10T turns into a Pixel 7 Pro.
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im starting to think maybe we will not see the light of day of the msm tool being restored for the 10t there isn't anything besides the qpst and qfil garbage it is honestly making me to start really disliking oneplus but maybe there is away to get around all of this i hope we can all work as a community and figure something out.

I would
oneplushypergaming said:
im starting to think maybe we will not see the light of day of the msm tool being restored for the 10t there isn't anything besides the qpst and qfil garbage it is honestly making me to start really disliking oneplus but maybe there is away to get around all of this i hope we can all work as a community and figure something out.
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OnePlus lost my respect the second I purchased the 10T to find it still stuck on the August security patch near the end of October.. Yet they keep touting their 10T as next generation.. They hide the fine print details about USB 2.0 only, but nobody needs usb 3.0 on their "type c port".. but They really went to town using Gorilla Glass 5.. I understand Gorilla Glass Victus being too expensive, but they could have at least used Gorilla glass 6, my 10T has scratches all over its face.. and it did come with a screen protector.. But I did not get a case inside the phone box, so I had to get a phone case off Amazon, and the case would not work with the protector, so I had a choice to make, risk smashing the phone if I drop it.. or risk scratching the phone.. Now I did not watch an unboxing video, because I did not want to spoil opening the box, what I was not expecting was no case.. Actually I think there was a case, a case of why OnePlus..

Also.. Never activate Zen mode.. I turned that on for 20 minutes without reading, and either that is OnePlus's way of saying this is software bricking to a whole new level.. Or they really like their users..

hosthere247 said:
I would
OnePlus lost my respect the second I purchased the 10T to find it still stuck on the August security patch near the end of October.. Yet they keep touting their 10T as next generation.. They hide the fine print details about USB 2.0 only, but nobody needs usb 3.0 on their "type c port".. but They really went to town using Gorilla Glass 5.. I understand Gorilla Glass Victus being too expensive, but they could have at least used Gorilla glass 6, my 10T has scratches all over its face.. and it did come with a screen protector.. But I did not get a case inside the phone box, so I had to get a phone case off Amazon, and the case would not work with the protector, so I had a choice to make, risk smashing the phone if I drop it.. or risk scratching the phone.. Now I did not watch an unboxing video, because I did not want to spoil opening the box, what I was not expecting was no case.. Actually I think there was a case, a case of why OnePlus..
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dang they really ripped you off huh lol i was just disappointed in the performance of some games only getting 40fps

Well I got good news and horrible news thanks to a lot of time researching things I actually found all the USSD codes including the ones that allow you to access after sales tools that give you what I think not for sure I haven't got to test it yet might be the authentication code for engineering modes/ edl mode

AkayamiShurui said:
Well I got good news and horrible news thanks to a lot of time researching things I actually found all the USSD codes including the ones that allow you to access after sales tools that give you what I think not for sure I haven't got to test it yet might be the authentication code for engineering modes/ edl mode
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If anyone wants a list of the USSD codes they will have to private message me because it is extremely long and I will have to warn that you need to be careful which ones you use because some will call the emergency services of your area for you, some of the codes don't seem to work properly and I don't know if it's matter of software or if it's a matter of the phone dialer cuz I found out previously that your USSD code access depends on the dialing app not on the phone model.

AkayamiShurui said:
If anyone wants a list of the USSD codes they will have to private message me because it is extremely long and I will have to warn that you need to be careful which ones you use because some will call the emergency services of your area for you, some of the codes don't seem to work properly and I don't know if it's matter of software or if it's a matter of the phone dialer cuz I found out previously that your USSD code access depends on the dialing app not on the phone model.
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How do the USSD codes give you access to the sales tool if the tool runs on windows? and requires an Oppo login. The kicker is most people browsing these threads cannot use their dialer as their phone will be bricked, which means if this is true, it would only be useful for people who can run the USSD codes on their phone knowing they will probably end up bricking their device..

hosthere247 said:
How do the USSD codes give you access to the sales tool if the tool runs on windows? and requires an Oppo login. The kicker is most people browsing these threads cannot use their dialer as their phone will be bricked, which means if this is true, it would only be useful for people who can run the USSD codes on their phone knowing they will probably end up bricking their device..
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Qr code

AkayamiShurui said:
Qr code
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And yeah you probably could break your phone with you SSD codes but I do state very urgently bad you should be careful which ones you run but the list I've been giving people gives you a description of each one and what they do

hosthere247 said:
I tried restoring my phone using this tool, using QPST unfortunately, a green progress bar stays green, and never continues I think it should say "connected", attempting to flash partitions on one of the tabs, results in "cannot communicate with programmer"
The standard QFIL Tool, finds the VIP partition on the phone, and then reads the information and spits out, not authenticated, and fails to continue..
A part of me wishes I could destroy the VIP partition, or at least delete it, that way QFILL would flash, and everything should work.. but then again, the VIP partition is a part of the EDL chip is it not.. it's a double edged sword..
People would have more of a chance these days taking a defib to their phones motherboard, maybe if they are "Extremely" lucky, they short out a data line that communicates with the VIP protocol, allowing the flash to happen, or their OnePlus 10T turns into a Pixel 7 Pro..
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I'm getting missing super.img when I go to flash it no other error wanna share info

Do not waste your time trying to re flash / unbrick 10T you will kill your phone without a proper working EDL / MSMtool
The only thing you can do is flash a working phone from android 13 to 12 via local update. zip file which is nothing to do with EDL /MSMtool

leezaal said:
Do not waste your time trying to re flash / unbrick 10T you will kill your phone without a proper working EDL / MSMtool
The only thing you can do is flash a working phone from android 13 to 12 via local update. zip file which is nothing to do with EDL /MSMtool
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Phone stuck in edl mode anyways

AkayamiShurui said:
Phone stuck in edl mode anyways
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I feel for you...only option is to contact oneplus directly as there is no public release of MSMtool etc

leezaal said:
I feel for you...only option is to contact oneplus directly as there is no public release of MSMtool etc
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My understanding even OnePlus doesn't have access to it

Related

Flashing HTC One ME (m9et)

So I got this Chinese version One ME. Since the firmware is some China Mobile modded system, its pretty useless as it is (no Google services etc...). From what I read the India firmware (0PLAIMG_HIMA_ACE_ML_DTUL_L50_SENSE70_hTC_Asia_India_1.11.720.6_Radio_1.1506V24P21.2008.0505_HDT[W.T]_release_437175_signed) should work on it. But I am stuck at the upgrade...
The phone is brand new, not used, not setup beyond putting going through the process to start it. I put the firmware on an SD card. I renamed the file to '0PLAIMG.zip' and put it in the root directory of the SD card. I then rebooted in Download mode and get to choose Vol up to initiate the flashing process. I then hit Power key to confirm.
However instead of going through the process, the screen goes blank - It switches off. I can reboot it to the normal system, but I cannot flash it.
I am wondering...
1. is this firmware not going to work?
2. Do I need to do a S-Off (and how do I do this? dont have a Windows machine)
3. Does it need a SIM card inside for it to update the firmware
4. Am I missing something else?
any help much appreciated!

I Think The Chinese Versions Hardware Is Different.Or Maybe It's A Copy.You can Try to Flash It on a PC or Install custom Recovery.
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Atifbaig786 said:
...You can Try to Flash It on a PC or Install custom Recoveru.
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thanks, but as I mentioned I dont have access to a Windows PC. Whats this 'Recoveru' ? Is this a spelling error - meant to say Recovery? If so, where do I find a Recovery that works with this phone?

Thanks for correcting the spelling Error.My God I could Have Got arrested And Been jailed for About Eternity For That or Worse Hanged Till death.
Thank you for enlightening Me with the Gracious Knowledge of English.
You saved My Life And For That.Now To The Post.
Let's First Consider the chinese phones they have a completely different user interface and very often also a different hardware that better fits the Chinese mobile networks and might not work as well outside of China.
Google is also blocked in China, therefore you won't be able to access most google services on a Chinese phone and there is no google app store in the Chinese phone. For that reasons,Chinese phones are NOT SOLD outside of China.
People based outside of China should buy the ROW version of the phone.
Unfortunately, some people buy the Chinese phones, root them, modify them, add bloatware, and sell them online to customers outside of China.
Unsurprisingly, phones that are modified in such a way do not run the original version of the software intended by Lenovo. Cannot be updated to new software release, or if you update them you will end up with Chinese firmware.
Now for your Phone Custom Recoveries and ROMs are available But They Will also End Up Like The ROM.
But If the countries Have Matched Hardware Or The Phones are Specifically Designed For Your Area You might Succeed In Doing So.
But With Some Major Changes To the Hardware could Result In Some Bad Manner.
Now You can Backup your firmware on a PC and try To Unlock Your Phone Then Flash The Firmware.
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

Atifbaig786 said:
Thanks for correcting the spelling Error.My God I could Have Got arrested And Been jailed for About Eternity For That or Worse Hanged Till death.
Thank you for enlightening Me with the Gracious Knowledge of English.
You saved My Life And For That.
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No problem, glad to be of help! (actually was thinking there might be some software/app or process called Recoveru...) Not been flashing stuff for a while, and last time did Xiao Mi's, so the process is probably not the same...
Atifbaig786 said:
Let's First Consider the chinese phones they have a completely different user interface and very often also a different hardware that better fits the Chinese mobile networks and might not work as well outside of China. Google is also blocked in China, therefore you won't be able to access most google services on a Chinese phone and there is no google app store in the Chinese phone. For that reasons,Chinese phones are NOT SOLD outside of China. People based outside of China should buy the ROW version of the phone. Unfortunately, some people buy the Chinese phones, root them, modify them, add bloatware, and sell them online to customers outside of China.
Unsurprisingly, phones that are modified in such a way do not run the original version of the software intended by Lenovo. Cannot be updated to new software release, or if you update them you will end up with Chinese firmware.
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I am well aware of that, as I have been living here in lovely China for rather too long... but thats another story. Perhaps consider for a second that I may have got this phone for a present, use it not only in China, but also outside, and believe I can make it work like any international HTC... So, now back onto the actual problem:
Atifbaig786 said:
Now for your Phone Custom Recoveries and ROMs are available But They Will also End Up Like The ROM.
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you mean I I can get firmware, that will make it work internationally, or I cannot not? Sorry, but I dont get your meaning on this

oranabana said:
No problem, glad to be of help! (actually was thinking there might be some software/app or process called Recoveru...) Not been flashing stuff for a while, and last time did Xiao Mi's, so the process is probably not the same...
I am well aware of that, as I have been living here in lovely China for rather too long... but thats another story. Perhaps consider for a second that I may have got this phone for a present, use it not only in China, but also outside, and believe I can make it work like any international HTC... So, now back onto the actual problem:
you mean I I can get firmware, that will make it work internationally, or I cannot not? Sorry, but I dont get your meaning on this
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I meant For Your model.But(Again)If the hardware is Different,what can One say.
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Atifbaig786 said:
I meant For Your model.But(Again)If the hardware is Different,what can One say.
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Right, so you mean it could work, but again, it may not. Perhaps worth trying a variety of ROM's if what I am doing is correct (the flashing procedure I mean). I guess I wanted to make sure I am not missing something in the flashing procedure, as I have never flashed a HTC before.
thanks anyhow! I do appreciate it

oranabana said:
Right, so you mean it could work, but again, it may not. Perhaps worth trying a variety of ROM's if what I am doing is correct (the flashing procedure I mean). I guess I wanted to make sure I am not missing something in the flashing procedure, as I have never flashed a HTC before.
thanks anyhow! I do appreciate it
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Having Exotic Hardware Do Mean Exotic Experience(Sometimes not In a good way)
Having a Chinese Device Doesn't mean You can't flash a Different Regional Firmware On it.Maybe The Firmware files Got Mixed During Downloading(Correct Term Corrupted).Sometimes It do Work.I had a Note 3 a Few Years Ago.I bought it during a Trip to KSA It had a Different Firmware KSA version to be Specific,I just Downloaded My region's Firmware and Flashed It via Odin.No Unlocking bootloader no S-off no storage Protection that is why I do prefer Samsung Or Nexus Over other Companies Due to Their Open Source Software and Having a Unlocked Bootloader and hardware Being Literally Identical In Different Regions.
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Unlock Huawei P10

Hi guys,
I'm new here, so I hope I'm posting this in the right place.
Anyway ... My phone (Huawei P10, single sim) was stolen some months ago. Now the police catched the dude for another thing and found my phone on him (thanks to the IMEI). The problem is now that he has still his PIN to lock the phone and activated FRP, so I can't do anything with it.
I wrote Huawei support and they said that I could send it to a partner of them to flash it for me (for like 60€).
Would it be possible to do it by myself or what are my chances / possibilities here?
I'm not so experienced in rooting / flashing Android devices, but I'm a developer and pretty used to work with this kind of things.
Best regards,
Jon_Mr

Jon_Mr said:
Hi guys,
I'm new here, so I hope I'm posting this in the right place.
Anyway ... My phone (Huawei P10, single sim) was stolen some months ago. Now the police catched the dude for another thing and found my phone on him (thanks to the IMEI). The problem is now that he has still his PIN to lock the phone and activated FRP, so I can't do anything with it.
I wrote Huawei support and they said that I could send it to a partner of them to flash it for me (for like 60€).
Would it be possible to do it by myself or what are my chances / possibilities here?
I'm not so experienced in rooting / flashing Android devices, but I'm a developer and pretty used to work with this kind of things.
Best regards,
Jon_Mr
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I Don't Know About Huawei Phones(Despite owning a 6P)and Their flashing process Due To the reason I Use TWRP to Back,Flash and Restore em.But According To my Knowledge All Phones Would Be Resettled By a Full Firmware Flash.
So Either Search On Google On How To Flash Your Specific Device or Go To Youtube and Watch a Video With Good Sound In Background and Grab a Coffee.
And Apparently It is Not Rocket Science You can Do It Easily(Or can end Up Having a Bricked Phone)
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

Atifbaig786 said:
I Don't Know About Huawei Phones(Despite owning a 6P)and Their flashing process Due To the reason I Use TWRP to Back,Flash and Restore em.But According To my Knowledge All Phones Would Be Resettled By a Full Firmware Flash.
So Either Search On Google On How To Flash Your Specific Device or Go To Youtube and Watch a Video With Good Sound In Background and Grab a Coffee.
And Apparently It is Not Rocket Science You can Do It Easily(Or can end Up Having a Bricked Phone)
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Hi,
Thanks for your help!
I have also thougth about this, but most of them need usb debugging enabled... Does someone know another method or how I can still flash it?

How to unlock bootloader with opern back cover method ?

I heard from someone that there is a new method with back cover opened way to unlock Honor V10 bootloader , anybody know how to achieve ?

richard_li said:
I heard from someone that there is a new method with back cover opened way to unlock Honor V10 bootloader , anybody know how to achieve ?
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I did this by the help of Ministry of Solutions. He charged me 35$ and had a lot of struggle unlocking it but after two days it finally worked. I have some struggle with my TWRP and encryption now but this might have a different reason. I had to open the back cover and connecting two point to perform test point mode several times.

That sounds very interesting... Any more infos available or a link? thx in advanced

Yes, Ministry of Solutions, $35, gets the :good: from me. Took less than 2hrs. - need TeamViewer connection on your PC and you need to disconnect battery on phone / short test-point.
No doubt there's a DIY method for those with the knowledge and DC-phoenix account but that's all too much for me!
Also, TWRP is a nightmare so anyone considering this should carefully read these forums - this is not an easy device to mess about with.

There is also "BLK-RSA Service Request group" on Telegram, they do it also for cca 30 EUR - also remotely, where you have to open your phone and shorten the TestPoint pins

zgfg said:
There is also "BLK-RSA Service Request group" on Telegram, they do it also for cca 30 EUR - also remotely, where you have to open your phone and shorten the TestPoint pins
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I find it expensive 30 EUR
there is a group in a telegram where they do it for 25 USD

geogsm_1 said:
I find it expensive 30 EUR
there is a group in a telegram where they do it for 25 USD
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Can you share a link for joining that group

zgfg said:
Can you share a link for joining that group
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@twoipredatorgroup

Hi,
Yesterday i paid 35$ to Ministry of Solutions for that.
It works. (teamviewer on my computer and dismounted phone for the tespoint method)
With softwares they repaired UMTS (that give us a new readable bootloader code).
After they flashed the firmware....
All the softwares that they use are licenced with usb dongles ( usb sharing through internet with flexhub)
2hours of work (lot of files decompressions on my slow hdd..)
happy with this service

Did you open your back cover to get this work ?
Grusk0v said:
Hi,
Yesterday i paid 35$ to Ministry of Solutions for that.
It works. (teamviewer on my computer and dismounted phone for the tespoint method)
With softwares they repaired UMTS (that give us a new readable bootloader code).
After they flashed the firmware....
All the softwares that they use are licenced with usb dongles ( usb sharing through internet with flexhub)
2hours of work (lot of files decompressions on my slow hdd..)
happy with this service
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richard_li said:
Did you open your back cover to get this work ?
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Testpoints are on the board, you must open the phone:
Grusk0v said:
...It works. (teamviewer on my computer and dismounted phone for the tespoint method)...
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@zgfg -- I'm looking for some advice: would the 'BLK-RSA Service Request group' (you mention in an earlier post) be any use for unlocking a P20 Pro bootloader? I'm not seeing much info. on XDA about the test-point method for this device - doesn't seem widely reported. Obviously, a bit harder getting the back off the P20 - but it's same chipset as View 10 - are they really that different to do a bootloader hack?!

JJ2017 said:
@zgfg -- I'm looking for some advice: would the 'BLK-RSA Service Request group' (you mention in an earlier post) be any use for unlocking a P20 Pro bootloader? I'm not seeing much info. on XDA about the test-point method for this device - doesn't seem widely reported. Obviously, a bit harder getting the back off the P20 - but it's same chipset as View 10 - are they really that different to do a bootloader hack?!
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Best, shortly join the Telegram group and ask if they support the phone.
If they do (or even earlier) research the Net do you need some tools and how to safely open your phone. Be prepared before you ask for service, because you must open the phone on your own

Unscrew the bottom screw, use tweezers to enter through the headphone hole, tighten upwards (will expose the gap), insert the card into the gap, along the border, buckle. Open the back cover, find the red plastic on the left, there is a Phillips screw, remove it, there is a baffle with a width of 1mm, open the baffle, there are five metal points below, then use a wire to connect the fifth point, and USB buckle on the side (a 2mm wide metal cover)

Hi, is this only for unlocking the bootloader? Sadly even with it we are stuck with old, un-updated roms...

Anyone know that now it's possible without opening back cover

Blk not longer required to open devices for pin short...

@TheFastGT Could you please tell us where to get more infos about this method?

borisku said:
@TheFastGT Could you please tell us where to get more infos about this method?
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Use Telegram, looking for "BIG Huawei Exploit"....

Didn
TheFastGT said:
Use Telegram, looking for "BIG Huawei Exploit"....
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Didnt find anything searching telegram for BIG Huawei Eploit ...

10X Zoom Root. Can it be done? Global version

Struggling a bit here, I cannot for the life of me get the device rooted via Fastboot. The command simply reboots the device, I have enabled the OEM unlock feature so should be all good to go from that perspective. The key combinations only get it into recovery.
Any suggestions?

invertgoat said:
Struggling a bit here, I cannot for the life of me get the device rooted via Fastboot. The command simply reboots the device, I have enabled the OEM unlock feature so should be all good to go from that perspective. The key combinations only get it into recovery.
Any suggestions?
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I spoke with Oppo UK some months ago and the bootloaders are apparently locked on the CPH1919.
So... unfortunately no is the short answer
There are softwares to supposedly do this, but I've not heard of fastboot being a method for this device.
The one I've heard of is Qfil (Qualcomm Flash Image loader Tool) which is available with a simple Google search. Latest version is 2.0.2.3...
...is the longer and more complicated route.
Good luck. Let us know how you get on bro.

moozer said:
I spoke with Oppo UK some months ago and the bootloaders are apparently locked on the CPH1919.
So... unfortunately no is the short answer
There are softwares to supposedly do this, but I've not heard of fastboot being a method for this device.
The one I've heard of is Qfil (Qualcomm Flash Image loader Tool) which is available with a simple Google search. Latest version is 2.0.2.3...
...is the longer and more complicated route.
Good luck. Let us know how you get on bro.
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That's too bad. I'm not too much of a techie so I won't risk it with QFIL. An Ad infested device is better than a bricked one. Playing with my old device, a rooted ad-free experience is simply a joy to behold....

invertgoat said:
That's too bad. I'm not too much of a techie so I won't risk it with QFIL. An Ad infested device is better than a bricked one. Playing with my old device, a rooted ad-free experience is simply a joy to behold....
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Ad infested? Is that normal for your country? Which country are you in?

moozer said:
Ad infested? Is that normal for your country? Which country are you in?
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Bojo land unfortunately much like yourself. I mean, it's not so much like I'm being bombarded by push notification heaven forbid. It's just most website have crappy ads that Android Chrome allows (this one included) which were previously beautiful hollow, white empty spaces. Most of it gets past Blockada but at least it's not tracked crap from my browsing history (the very pits)

invertgoat said:
Bojo land unfortunately much like yourself. I mean, it's not so much like I'm being bombarded by push notification heaven forbid. It's just most website have crappy ads that Android Chrome allows (this one included) which were previously beautiful hollow, white empty spaces. Most of it gets past Blockada but at least it's not tracked crap from my browsing history (the very pits)
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Okay.
Strange
I use YouTube Vanced - no adverts, Microsoft Edge with AdBlock plus and Chrome with Ad blockers enabled. I mainly used Edge as it's now Chromium based and fast af and can link nicely with all my Microsoft shizzle in one big, happy corporate mindFK
Never have an issue with ads though bud. Check through your settings on your browser's, etc

Success! 5G Working on DEMO LG Wing.

So I was able to successfully get the DEMO LG Wing I bought off of ebay. (Model LMF101V) Flashed. And despite being told these didn't even have a modem in them, I am able to get 5G with a Tmobile SIM now. *I believe these were originally Verizon demo's, but I am not sure. I am missing storage, which I have seen was a problem with other LG demo models. However it appears the SD card is working, so this is not a huge deal to me. (It registers 8GB instead of 256GB) I know the storage is actually there, because prior to flashing, I was able to access and use it in the demo mode.
I was wondering if anyone could help me get the biometrics working? The hardware is present and the phone does detect a fingerprint reader, but when trying to use it, it never registers any finger prints. *It does not accept or reject, the screen changes to indicate my finger is touching the glass, but nothing happens as far as registering my fingerprint goes, it just does nothing. I do not yet know if the 50% charging limitiation is still in place or not, I will update when I find out. I am assuming this is no longer an issue.
Not bad for $180 now that it has service. I accomplished this by making my own modifications to LGUP, I will be honest, I am a newbie when it comes to this stuff. So I was poking around and changed a few things here, a few things there, and I could not tell you specifically what I did that made this work. The phone still does not show me an IMEI number. (Just a 0 in place of it.) I dont want to break the rules regarding changing IMEI's, but since this would be more like restoring the IMEI, maybe the mods will allow us to discuss potential fixes to that issue.

Interesting this demo unit. What is the firmware showing in the system menu? Could you update to any newer firmware? Or could you unlock the bootloader / flash another official fimware?

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So I was able to successfully get the DEMO LG Wing I bought off of ebay. (Model LMF101V) Flashed. And despite being told these didn't even have a modem in them, I am able to get 5G with a Tmobile SIM now. *I believe these were originally Verizon demo's, but I am not sure. I am missing storage, which I have seen was a problem with other LG demo models. However it appears the SD card is working, so this is not a huge deal to me. (It registers 8GB instead of 256GB) I know the storage is actually there, because prior to flashing, I was able to access and use it in the demo mode.
I was wondering if anyone could help me get the biometrics working? The hardware is present and the phone does detect a fingerprint reader, but when trying to use it, it never registers any finger prints. *It does not accept or reject, the screen changes to indicate my finger is touching the glass, but nothing happens as far as registering my fingerprint goes, it just does nothing. I do not yet know if the 50% charging limitiation is still in place or not, I will update when I find out. I am assuming this is no longer an issue.
Not bad for $180 now that it has service. I accomplished this by making my own modifications to LGUP, I will be honest, I am a newbie when it comes to this stuff. So I was poking around and changed a few things here, a few things there, and I could not tell you specifically what I did that made this work. The phone still does not show me an IMEI number. (Just a 0 in place of it.) I dont want to break the rules regarding changing IMEI's, but since this would be more like restoring the IMEI, maybe the mods will allow us to discuss potential fixes to that issue.
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How did you flash it!?

xSe7eNx said:
How did you flash it!?
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Modified LGUP - Chip Erase was the only option that would do anything at all. So I first flashed a Verizon ROM and then a Tmobile ROM. Both lifted all all the limitations placed on the device. The only thing that did not work was the fingerprint sensor, but its there... so there has got to be a way. That and it wont show an IMEI number at all after that. Yet at least with Tmobile, that doesnt appear to matter.

Please direct me to the steps or page that will explain how to do what you did to remove this demo crap. Thanks in advance.

devingubler1 said:
Please direct me to the steps or page that will explain how to do what you did to remove this demo crap. Thanks in advance.
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There isn't one. I figured this out on my own.

Have you played with a Velvet 5g? I just got a retail mode one.

I got ahold of 2 V60 demo units. I believe they are the Verizon ones? Anyhow i removed demo limitations to allow use of the device again, battery is at 50% llke most, and its supposedly missing the modem as i cannot get any information in Phone Information for the cellular bands etc.. It would be nice however to get them working IF they are present.
I don't see how your velvet has the modems unless perhaps it was specific verizon ones which these devices were rumored to have the ability of a full device (modem and everything else) once flashed to different firmware.
If you could walk back through what you do (i know im guilty myself of forgetting to write things down) and try to remember exactly what all you did this would help a lot on these demo units. I see a people wanting to convert them more these days since the phones are getting more hi tech. 5-7 years ago and so you could covert these,, Before that demo phones.. well they were all real. Was never an issue getting them cheap and no need for converting.. Wish it was like that today!

Any updates on this? Local used phone stores want $450 starting, I see a handful on eBay for anywhere from $120+, non-demo ones average around $350+. I'd like to get one that's unlocked (currently on Sprint/TMobile) but likely gonna be switching to AT&T. I see a lot of phones that say unlocked but I don't know if they're truly unlocked and/or how to do it myself if they're in fact not unlocked. 10+yrs ago I used to bake my own ROM's and whatnot but nowadays it feels like Spanish to me so I don't wanna buy the wrong phone and have it not work (demo issues) or not be able to easily switch providers.

noidodroid said:
I got ahold of 2 V60 demo units. I believe they are the Verizon ones? Anyhow i removed demo limitations to allow use of the device again, battery is at 50% llke most, and its supposedly missing the modem as i cannot get any information in Phone Information for the cellular bands etc.. It would be nice however to get them working IF they are present.
I don't see how your velvet has the modems unless perhaps it was specific verizon ones which these devices were rumored to have the ability of a full device (modem and everything else) once flashed to different firmware.
If you could walk back through what you do (i know im guilty myself of forgetting to write things down) and try to remember exactly what all you did this would help a lot on these demo units. I see a people wanting to convert them more these days since the phones are getting more hi tech. 5-7 years ago and so you could covert these,, Before that demo phones.. well they were all real. Was never an issue getting them cheap and no need for converting.. Wish it was like that today!
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The lg velvet retail modes do take the korean firmware. Everything works even 5g. Battery works 100%.

m5james said:
Any updates on this? Local used phone stores want $450 starting, I see a handful on eBay for anywhere from $120+, non-demo ones average around $350+. I'd like to get one that's unlocked (currently on Sprint/TMobile) but likely gonna be switching to AT&T. I see a lot of phones that say unlocked but I don't know if they're truly unlocked and/or how to do it myself if they're in fact not unlocked. 10+yrs ago I used to bake my own ROM's and whatnot but nowadays it feels like Spanish to me so I don't wanna buy the wrong phone and have it not work (demo issues) or not be able to easily switch providers.
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Yup i was able to flash the lg velvet retail modes with korean firmware. 5g even works with att. Hotspot isnt even locked like it would be on stock att firmware. Im really loving these lg velvet retail mode phones. If you can find them cheap get one.

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gd243 said:
Is there any chance you could share what you did to get this working? I've been trying to flash stock firmware to my Wing but haven't had any success. All of my attempts have either caused LGUP to crash, fail, or "successfully" flash but never actually do anything to the phone.
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Dont use the gui tool. Learn to flash from terminal and you will be set.
I could never get the tool to work outside of the cmd promt.

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Dont use the gui tool. Learn to flash from terminal and you will be set.
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Alright, I'll give that a shot. Any specific firmware I should go for? I have the Korean and Verizon, not sure which is better. This is a Verizon demo unit, btw.
Edit: If you could link me to the terminal version, that would be appreciated.

gd243 said:
Alright, I'll give that a shot. Any specific firmware I should go for? I have the Korean and Verizon, not sure which is better. This is a Verizon demo unit, btw.
Edit: If you could link me to the terminal version, that would be appreciated.
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Just search xda or reddit on how to use lgup in command prompt. Ive been successful with the korean firmware.

gd243 said:
Alright, I'll give that a shot. Any specific firmware I should go for? I have the Korean and Verizon, not sure which is better. This is a Verizon demo unit, btw.
Edit: If you could link me to the terminal version, that would be appreciated.
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I personally cant wait until firehose comes out for the lg velvet. I have a few of those. They work great on att 5g. Almost feels exactly like my s20 ultra in my hand. Too bad lg stopped making phones.

Terminal version worked perfectly! The korean firmware works and seems to be fully functional, although I will have to do more testing. I may try flashing US carrier firmware at some point if it's compatible (probably T-Mobile as I use that), but for now this is fine.

Been using the phone for a few days now. It's largely been fine, however the fingerprint sensor doesn't seem to work as the OP mentioned. Still, if anyone has a demo device, it's much better then using the gimped firmware it comes with.

gd243 said:
Been using the phone for a few days now. It's largely been fine, however the fingerprint sensor doesn't seem to work as the OP mentioned. Still, if anyone has a demo device, it's much better then using the gimped firmware it comes with.
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Try this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/fingerprint-loss-on-boot-unlock.4270491/

BrianMF said:
Try this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/fingerprint-loss-on-boot-unlock.4270491/
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Tried without downgrading the firmware (if that's even possible- I don't think the Wing came with Android 9). ( #*462633*#100# ) got me into the service menu, did the fingerprint test and now it recognizes me putting my finger against the sensor, but tells me "Cover the entire sensor with your finger" every time.
Edit: To be clear, I'm using the latest Korean firmware. I'm not sure if downgrading it would work, since as far as I know it's all Android 10.

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