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Just received this:
Please can you read the information below and confirm whether you wish us to continue with the dispatch of your order.
We are now pleased to be able to update you regarding the situation on the Galaxy Nexus and the issue regarding volume errors on some devices.
We tested the devices yesterday when they arrived and we did find the error in some of the phones but it appeared only to affect devices in poor signal areas using 900mhz frequency.
This was obviously of great concern so we were in discussions with various people and specialists yesterday morning to clarify the situation. We did not wish to make an announcement until a clear solution had been given by Google.
We can now confirm that Google were alerted early to this issue and have been working on a fix. It is software related and as you may have seen from various forum and blog posts this morning, they are now able to confirm that they will have a fix. It is NOT hardware related. We cannot yet say the precise date that this fix will be released but it is expected very soon.
The software update will be pushed out to devices by Google, free of charge, the moment it is available.
Given the discussions we had and this soon to be released update, we were happy to despatch our devices, we simply could not make any official announcement until we had a clear solution.
We of course pride ourselves on the communication that we have with our customers and we were aware of the large number of enquiries we were getting about this yesterday from various media sources.
We hope however you will understand that we wanted to give you clear and confirmed information before we made the announcement. We will of course update you as further information is released.
Regards
Sales Team
Clove Technology
This is also posted on their blog: http://blog.clove.co.uk/2011/11/23/samsung-galaxy-nexusbug-fix-update/
Not surprised. Most things can be fixed via a software update. Also if it was a hardware bug Samsung would have stop shipments to distributors or ordered a hold on the stock. Samsung would have also delayed the launch of the phone on bell/virgin which is set for next week.
I don't see anything new that couldn't be found online from their post.
- Google software fix - reported by P3Droid and oscillik (via chat with android developer).
- Google were notified about this issue - from their bug report page.
- Google will push update - same report by P3Droid
- It is NOT hardware related - this one is new and very hard to believe.
I'm still waiting for Google/Samsung announcement.
So, basically what they are saying is that it is a software issue that will be fixed with a patch but they still ask you if you wish to receive the device?
Sounds fishy to say the least. If patch will be released you'd expect them just to dispatch all of the outstanding orders.
Clove are telling an outright lie. Neither Google, nor Samsung have made any public statement to say that this is not a hardware issue. The only statement that has been made has come from Google, and it is the following:
We are aware of the volume issue and have developed a fix. We will update devices as soon as possible.
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All this statement says is that Google are working on a software fix, and that they are aware of the problem. Says absolutely nothing about the cause of the problem.
Handtec reporting that Samsung stopped shipping the phones:
http://twitter.com/#!/handtec/status/139328485121458176
Samsung stopped shipping so 48hr delay - we may need to cancel some tracking (if it does not showed picked up)
Maybe the software fix is not the best solution.
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Clove are telling an outright lie. Neither Google, nor Samsung have made any public statement to say that this is not a hardware issue. The only statement that has been made has come from Google, and it is the following:
All this statement says is that Google are working on a software fix, and that they are aware of the problem. Says absolutely nothing about the cause of the problem.
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But so far that is what information we have! I'm not trolling ya, but you spent a great deal of time convincing people it was hardware! And I must say, your argument was quite convincing
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Clove are telling an outright lie. Neither Google, nor Samsung have made any public statement to say that this is not a hardware issue. The only statement that has been made has come from Google, and it is the following:
All this statement says is that Google are working on a software fix, and that they are aware of the problem. Says absolutely nothing about the cause of the problem.
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Can you find a Google source for this statement? All articles seem to point back the Verge rather than the primary source from google. Need the official link as I'm going to call Three and say im happy to keep it on the basis that they will release me from contract if Google do not promptly release the promised fix. Best to get it logged before my 2 week return period is over.
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But so far that is what information we have! I'm not trolling ya, but you spent a great deal of time convincing people it was hardware! And I must say, your argument was quite convincing
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tell me, where in Google's statement does it say that this is a software issue?
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tell me, where in Google's statement does it say that this is a software issue?
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Exactly!!
Google 'allegedly' (no actual source yet) state they have a fix. Im not surprised Google are able to develop a software patch to treat the symptoms but the underlying problem could still be hardware.
From what I see on here is people are happy to take a few words and interpret as they please. Remember when Samsung kept saying the launch is on the 17th and it is not delayed? Everyone (incl loads of blogs) took this as prrof that the handset would be available from most outlets on that day. No one expected it to be just one branch of one store (regardless of whether or not you claim there is additional battery drain or whatever). In that case, Samsung were technically correct but it was what they DIDNT say that was important!!
Likewise, here we should note that Google (if indeed they did make this statement at all) DIDNT say it was hardware or software, just that they are working on a fix.
My prediction: there will be no recall, a software patch will appear to have resolved the issue, at least to the point you have no rights to return the unit. There may or may not be a different (improved) hardware build in coming months.
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But so far that is what information we have! I'm not trolling ya, but you spent a great deal of time convincing people it was hardware!
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No kidding. Rule #1 on forums is anyone with a lot time to gab on a forum probably doesn't know what they're talking about.
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No kidding. Rule #1 on forums is anyone with a lot time to gab on a forum probably doesn't know what they're talking about.
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please, tell me where in Google's official statement does it say that this is a software issue?
Take your time.
I love the way they say FOC to repair an error...
Did you know which manufacturer support warranty with unlocked bootloader?
I think only Google didn't void warranty in this case.
HTC change is policy 1,5 year ago : http://dl4.htc.com/Web_materials/Ma...Warranty_Devices_launched_after_May1_2016.pdf
Thanks for putting this up. This is a very relevant topic, but could not find any consolidated thread containing references/materials. While my experience with bootloader unlocking, rooting, etc. is limited, I am kind of certain to buy my next phone from those manufacturers who honor the warranty even after a bootloader unlock and root. Flashing a custom ROM may be a different scenario, because if we flash a ROM which fries the hardware due to some bug, they may not honor the warranty, which seems reasonable.
Now, as per my research, I have found the following manufacturers to honor the warranty after bootloader unlocking and rooting. If the devices are on contract, then they may have disabled the option altogether, so ymmv.
1. Google (I can't find any proper warranty policy, it is believed commonly and forums suggest that customer representatives have reiterated that they will honor the warranty)
2. Oneplus (IN) (US) (Bonus: FAQ)
3. Xiaomi (IN) (Global)
I could not find any reference to root/bootloader, etc. in these warranty policies, and forum posts seem to support this.
Any further input from the community may help.
Hello, yes, this is an interesting topic.
I was interested in a Huawei device, but after reading about their new locked BL policy, I'll never buy such a device.
I wrote in another thread:
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Yes, indeed. With this behaviour, they're sabotaging the development of custom ROMs during the "active" phase of the device. After the manufactorer sw support stops, there is nothing you can switch to, and you basically have a swiss cheese like device with security holes. Yay.
And so much for sustainability ... That basically forces you to buy a new phone much sooner.
In general I despise this trend, that manufacturers even void the warranty for hardware defects after you modify the software. This is crazy.
I hate this patronising on the mobile devices.
Why can't we have open computing plattforms, like we have with desktops and notebooks ?! ...
Anyway, thank you for the confirmation.
Is there a list with manufacturers which are closed and which are more open ?
I had negative experiences with Sony and Motorola.
I've read that Samsung locks it's devices as well.
OnePlus seems to have a fair policy.
Are there any others ?
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@sandy_1988
Thanks for mentioning Google and Xiaomi.
As for the fried hardware, they should get their s**t together and develop hardware, which can't be fried with wrong software. On the PC plattform this worked for the most time as well.
But I agree, having at least unlock & root and being able to remove the bloatware (if any) would be a good first step.
And the main thing is about the obstruction of the community. The phone becomes almost worthless, after the support period, if there is no real community.
So, basically, I see atm only 3 manufacturers I'd buy from ...
Update:
I found this site
https://android.gadgethacks.com/how-to/list-phones-with-unlockable-bootloaders-0179751/
and it mentions
Essential and Nokia as well
As we discussed xxxx I decided to prepare the bounty for anyone who will unlock 5G support for most/all countries. Feel free to support it (because Google doesn't want to...). You can find it there:
xxxxxx
Introduction and details are either in link or below in citation.
Hello everyone! I'm Sebastian and I'm part of XDA Community since 2010 (XDA profile)
Actually, It's not the first time I tried to encourage people to donate for anyone who will make a modification for an Android phone: Back in 2012 as LG 4X community we tried to either force LG to unlock bootloader by petitions or collect a bounty for possible developer who would do that unofficially.
Ten years passed and again me and other people faced a problem with a company which blocks the features on a phone for no reason. This time it's 5G for Pixel 6 (Pro), codename oriole/raven. My carrier (Orange Poland) uses basically the same 5G band/parameters as Magenta Austria (which is officially supported) and I can't use 5G because Google doesn't allow me just because. This is sad and disgusting.
For now at least we have working VoLTE/VoWiFi Magisk module which can be found here but that's it. Tensor SoC makes things even worse, because previous Pixels could be unlocked via Qualcomm tools.
I've tried to reach a few modders/devs by myself but either they have no idea or don't care...so I hope that money would be the best motivator
Okay, so now simple rules:
- All collected money goes to the person who will share a working software mod (Magisk/Xposed module, modem patch or whatever works), either for me on private message on XDA (and then we can share it for private testing for the ones who donated) or just share for public testing on XDA thread
Then after either private or public tests, bounty gets finished and the money will be sent.
- If we don't succeed or Google will come with official solution (doubt), I will cancel this campaign and contact the support to force the refund. In case of any problems, I recommend to leave any contact (email) while you donate to this bounty.
Also keep in mind that the modification will most likely require unlocked bootloader and/or root (although the less invasive solution, the better.
PS: Feel free to spam Google about that abomination here or other Support Google threads. It's time to them to finally explain to us why we can't use Pixel phones' features even if they are supported.
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thanks for setting this up
Thanks Sebastian!
Already donated. Hope the campaign will succeed.
If the campaign fails, what happens to the money raised?
I think it's woth noting on your post.
itamargs said:
Thanks Sebastian!
Already donated. Hope the campaign will succeed.
If the campaign fails, what happens to the money raised?
I think it's woth noting on your post.
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I will delete/cancel it and contact support to force the refund. Also if anyone has any doubts, he can suggest me how i could "authenticate" myself even more. I'm here for 12 years already and had a history with mods, TWRP and custom ROMs, I have not violated anyone's trust.
Edit: added description on campaign site, I will polish this thread a little after I take my PC
Edit2: Okay, everything is done. I'm about to make a thread on Oriole section as well as make some posts in threads related to 5G which I was looking on. Might try to share the info on some Telegram groups too
Have to consider your carrier's coverage, what bands they use for 5g and if they have a band whitelist just connecting to any 5g band won't do jack for you
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Have to consider your carrier's coverage, what bands they use for 5g and if they have a band whitelist just connecting to any 5g band won't do jack for you
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Well, I have an 5G antenna around 10m from my flat... I talked with my carrier about it, they tried to do anything but they couldn't. It's only Google's fault, every other manufacturer somehow supports 5G when modem supports it, but Google just won't do that.
I have also donated, fingers crossed this will eventually work. Thank you for your work!
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Well, I have an 5G antenna around 10m from my flat... I talked with my carrier about it, they tried to do anything but they couldn't. It's only Google's fault, every other manufacturer somehow supports 5G when modem supports it, but Google just won't do that.
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Have to take into account this is more a carrier issue than googles, the issue is you not buying the phone from them but from Google and they are not going to go out of their way to support a phone that was not purchased from them
Thank you. You should also be posting same on pixel 6 forums to get more attention.
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Have to take into account this is more a carrier issue than googles, the issue is you not buying the phone from them but from Google and they are not going to go out of their way to support a phone that was not purchased from them
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Google doesn't even sell P6 in Poland. Also as I said in description: hardware supports it, my carrier uses same band/frequency as other carrier in Austria which is supported. If you still don't believe: take a look on Pixel 5 forums, they have a 5G unlock with Qualcomm tools. 100% it's Google's stupidity.
In the past I bought some Chinese phones and with global ROM they just worked..
The issue is the carrier and Google can not sell a phone with everything unlocked as it would run across a world of hurt from every country's on earth regulators that deal with spectrum use. Sure you can "unlock" it but with age of a phone comes vulnerabilities and fw updates to fix issues also your carrier / someone may care more than you want them to about you essentially breaking your country's communications/spectrum laws. Honestly, is it really worth all the trouble to make it work how you want it to or get a phone from your carrier with the support you want?
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@reas0n
Please await my PM.
At least three people on the 4pda forum have reported that the Chinese version of the phone restricts making and receiving calls outside of China after two weeks of use.
Source 1: "Your phone is best suited for a specific region. There are restrictions on the calling function in your region. Please contact your place of purchase to resolve the problem."
Source 2: "Today it's stopped receiving calls, and when I try to make a call it bails out. Had to reset to factory settings. Activated on Jan, 23rd."
Source 3.
This is quite scary and unexpected. Both people use ColorOS and have yet to install the global firmware.
I wouldn't recommend buying the Chinese version for using outside of China until this issue is sorted out.
The only solution so far has been to take/send the phone to an official Oppo/OnePlus service center to unlock it. This must be done only after the calling restriction becomes active (rebooting the phone ~11 times is enough).
OnePlus 11 versions/models:
PHB110: China (region lock)
CPH2447: India (region lock)
CPH2449_EEA: EU (lock free)
CPH2449_GLO: International (lock free)
CPH2451: North America (lock free)
@birdie
I've removed the links to 4pda from your above post!
4pda is not only another phone related website (and not at all affiliated with xda-developers) but also well known for the distribution of malware and warez. Links or references to 4pda are not accepted on XDA.
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Do not post press releases, announcements, links to trial software or commercial services, unless you’re posting an exclusive release for XDA-Developers.com.
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Off-site downloads are permitted if the site is non-commercial and does not require registration.
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No idea why all the links have been removed from the message but whatever.
4pda distributes warez, correct, but all the links were for a valid topic which has nothing to do with that.
Never heard of them distributing malware though. Must be something to do with the war I guess.
4pda has a ton of talented developers and some ROMs are basically developed over there but looks like the rules here have changed.
My post had nothing to do with warez.
Can I post a link to Google com?
Over 15 thousand results for 4pda at xda-developers.
Yep, its true.
You get message about region lock, then device working for some time with calls. Then calls become disabled.
I got this situation and now I`m waiting for some like Oxygen OS get released to move on it.
Baradim said:
Yep, its true.
You get message about region lock, then device working for some time with calls. Then calls become disabled.
I got this situation and now I`m waiting for some like Oxygen OS get released to move on it.
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Is this specific to OnePlus 11? I've never heard of this restriction/issue before.
It could actually be very bad for the consumer. Imagine a Chinese goes to visit another country for more than two weeks. They may find themselves being unable to make/receive calls which could result in a loss of life. Whoever implemented this hasn't thought it through. Either calling works or doesn't. Breaking the feature at a random time? This is horrible and inhumane.
I brought my to oppo shop and got it unlocked
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I brought my to oppo shop and got it unlocked
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Did they flash OxygenOS firmware or factory reset?
LOL this company becomes more and more of a joke by the day.
I get the warning too but still can receive calls
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I get the warning too but still can receive calls
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Im got warning too, but how long you used? More than 2 weeks?
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Im got warning too, but how long you used? More than 2 weeks?
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I got my phone 1/15 and used after that, call without any problems despite got the warning from time to time
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I got my phone 1/15 and used after that, call without any problems despite got the warning from time to time
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I use my phone normally for more than 2 weeks now, the warning is only when reboot the phone at the setup time.
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Did they flash OxygenOS firmware or factory reset?
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no they didnt flash or factory reset, they just unlock it using your imei number, can go check out the realme c35 unlock region on youtube. i believe the step is similar but i just brought my phone to oppo to do it since is relatively new although i got my set imported from China and i base in Singapore. They still unlock for me
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I got my phone 1/15 and used after that, call without any problems despite got the warning from time to time
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I was able to make phone calls too in the beginning despite warnings until one day it suddenly stopped working. I posted a video about this on a Chinese platform. Oppo/onpleus support commented on my video that my device was locked because it was first activated outside of China. I was advised to visit a local Oppo service center along with proof of purchase for them to unlock.
I think this was activated with an OTA. I am still on A06 and haven't seen this warning yet.
Activated 24th Jan, first time outside China.
And anybody with OXYGEN OS also having this problem. Software is there, flashing should be possible.
Roongx said:
I brought my to oppo shop and got it unlocked
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What is the cost of unlocking? What price is it?
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What is the cost of unlocking? What price is it?
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is free
Hey bro, I'll get my OP 11 in a few days, I've seen similar problems in the China digital forum but I'm curious how this region lock works? Does it require a Chinese sim card? Or does it require a connection to a Chinese network, like a Chinese IP address or something.... I own both of these things, a valid Chinese sim card, and a Chinese VPN.... If OPPO is relying on these things to determine the region, that would be great. (I really don't want to mail the phone to a OnePlus service center even if they can fix it, the OnePlus service center in Europe is in Poland, which is too far away) The biggest concern is that OPPO relies on the network country code to determine the region.
Man, and I was really considering buying this phone in the UK. What's the best option, to ask seller to send a sealed unit so it doesn't get activated in China, or get them to install oxigenos and lock bootloader?
Hello fellow developers and OnePlus users,
I come bearing some exciting news that could be a game-changer for those of us in the custom development community. As many of you are aware, the MSM Download Tool, a significant asset for unbricking and flashing OnePlus devices, has been restricted in recent iterations of OnePlus devices for the last few years, following the merger of OnePlus and Oppo. This move limited the tool's access to authorized service center employees, effectively locking out regular users and enthusiasts.
Today, I am pleased to announce that I have managed to bypass these restrictions, unlocking the MSM Download Tool for the OnePlus 11 and possibly the OnePlus 10 as well, although the latter remains untested at the moment. (EDIT : A few people reported that it does not works with the OnePlus 10, thus it is unclear if it has been tested with EDL packages)
This breakthrough restores the ability to fix bricked devices ourselves, a feature that was greatly appreciated by the tech enthusiast community and was a significant factor in OnePlus's popularity within these circles.
What has been achieved ?
- Log in using any credentials, and it will work
- Select an official EDL package and flash it on a Oneplus 11 (Including rebranding, works perfectly and OTAs works perfectly)
- Stability trough time : Oppo will not be able to fix it in current versions of Download Tool. The vulnerable ones will work forever. We can consider Oneplus 11 safe to that aspect.
However, I want to make a few things clear:
Limited Release: For the time being, I will not be publishing the code publicly. My reasons for this decision are twofold. First, I do not want Oppo to become aware of the bypass and fix it, preventing future use of the tool. Second, the majority of users do not have a need for this tool, and its misuse could potentially lead to more harm than good. If you accidentally brick your phone while flashing a ROM or something, reach your local authorised service/service center. There also are less moral service providers who offer remote flashing services for as low as $4.
Availability to Developers: If you are an experienced and recognized developer working on OnePlus 10 or 11 devices, you may access the unlocked tool by direct messaging me. Please provide proof of your work on these devices (commits, repositories, GitHub profile). I believe that having access to this tool will be a significant aid in our development efforts.
Advice for General Users: For regular users who might need to unbrick their OnePlus 10 or 11 devices, I recommend seeking the help of professionals.
I may consider releasing this solution publicly once we get stable builds of LineageOS for the Oneplus 11 series, but for now, this is the course of action I feel is best for the community. Thank you for understanding, and I am looking forward to seeing the exciting developments that will come from this!
If you're wondering why I am not releasing the code publicly, please read this post. I'm the first to be sorry about this, but I think this is the best that could be done for the community.
Notes :
- PLEASE, DO NOT ASK FOR THE TOOL IF YOU ARE NOT A DEVELOPER.
- I WILL NEVER ASK MONEY TO PROVIDE THIS CRACK. I DID IT FOR THE COMMUNITY. I'M NOT PUBLISHING ANY DONATE LINKS EITHER.
- I WILL NEVER PUBLISH THE OPPO DOWNLOADTOOL, ONLY MY CODE TO MAKE IT WORK, YOU'LL HAVE TO FIND THE DOWNLOADTOOL SOFTWARE YOURSELF
What a dik move to make it available only for people you choose to.
We will see how long this topic will last before getting deleted for promoting cracked software.
cavist said:
What a dik move to make it available only for people you choose to.
We will see how long this topic will last before getting deleted for promoting cracked software.
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By your reply I assume you are not a developer. If making it available "only for people I choose to" means not Oppo, heck yeah. Of course I do not want them to study the vulnerability and patch it in future versions of DownloadTool.
By the way, I am not promoting "cracked software" as the software is untouched. I will provide the crack as a standalone solution, and developers will be able to use any genuine version of DownloadTool they want. My solution will simply allow developers to restore a device they bricked while testing their ROM or kernel without relying in Oppo/Realme authentication (because yes, any authentication works)
And if this topic gets deleted, I'll release the solution elsewhere. But that would be a sad outcome and a bad move from XDA by showing support for practices hostile to developers.
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By your reply I assume you are not a developer. If making it available "only for people I choose to" means not Oppo, heck yeah. Of course I do not want them to study the vulnerability and patch it in future versions of DownloadTool.
By the way, I am not promoting "cracked software" as the software is untouched. I will provide the crack as a standalone solution, and developers will be able to use any genuine version of DownloadTool they want. My solution will simply allow developers to restore a device they bricked while testing their ROM or kernel without relying in Oppo/Realme authentication (because yes, any authentication works)
And if this topic gets deleted, I'll release the solution elsewhere. But that would be a sad outcome and a bad move from XDA by showing support for practices hostile to developers.
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Youre posting this on XDA, saying "hey, I have it and you ont, if you want then msg me and maybe I will share it with you".
I would say this does not help XDA community at all and its the same like creating a new telegram group or any other private space where you can do whatever.
cavist said:
What a dik move to make it available only for people you choose to.
We will see how long this topic will last before getting deleted for promoting cracked software.
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At least this would help the development going forward.
cavist said:
What a dik move to make it available only for people you choose to.
We will see how long this topic will last before getting deleted for promoting cracked software.
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Why would random Joes some of whom may turn out to be BBK/Oppo/OnePlus employees get access to the tool?
What's dickish about investing your intelligence, work and time and sharing the results only with the people that you choose? I've no problem with that at all.
birdie said:
Why would random Joes some of whom may turn out to be BBK/Oppo/OnePlus employees get access to the tool?
What's dickish about investing your intelligence, work and time and sharing the results only with the people that you choose? I've no problem with that at all.
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Some people never learn. If we want this solution to hold for a few years to come, we have to take precautions. This is for the best, and if Oppo finds the vulnerability by themselves, of course I will release the solution. The sole fact I opened a public thread could gain attention from Oppo and force them to review their security, so it is easy to figure out what's going to happen if they can study my solution.
This 0-day would be really easy to fix for them, and that's not what we want. If they can't study the solution, they'll have to figure it out themselves.
oppo_edl_hacker said:
Hello fellow developers and OnePlus users,
I come bearing some exciting news that could be a game-changer for those of us in the custom development community. As many of you are aware, the MSM Download Tool, a significant asset for unbricking and flashing OnePlus devices, has been restricted in recent iterations of OnePlus devices for the last few years, following the merger of OnePlus and Oppo. This move limited the tool's access to authorized service center employees, effectively locking out regular users and enthusiasts.
Today, I am pleased to announce that I have managed to bypass these restrictions, unlocking the MSM Download Tool for the OnePlus 11 and possibly the OnePlus 10 as well, although the latter remains untested at the moment. This breakthrough restores the ability to fix bricked devices ourselves, a feature that was greatly appreciated by the tech enthusiast community and was a significant factor in OnePlus's popularity within these circles.
What has been achieved ?
- Log in using any credentials, and it will work
- Select an official EDL package and flash it on a Oneplus 11 (Including rebranding, works perfectly and OTAs works perfectly)
- Stability trough time : Oppo will not be able to fix it in current versions of Download Tool. The vulnerable ones will work forever. We can consider Oneplus 10 and 11 safe to that aspect.
However, I want to make a few things clear:
Limited Release: For the time being, I will not be publishing the unlocked tool publicly. My reasons for this decision are twofold. First, I do not want Oppo to become aware of the bypass and fix it, preventing future use of the tool. Second, the majority of users do not have a need for this tool, and its misuse could potentially lead to more harm than good. If you accidentally brick your phone while flashing a ROM or something, reach your local authorised service. There also are less moral service providers who offer flashing services for as low as $4.
Availability to Developers: If you are an experienced and recognized developer working on OnePlus 10 or 11 devices, you may access the unlocked tool by direct messaging me. Please provide proof of your work on these devices from Github. I believe that having access to this tool will be a significant aid in our development efforts.
Advice for General Users: For regular users who might need to unbrick their OnePlus 10 or 11 devices, I recommend seeking the help of professionals.
I may consider releasing the cracked tool publicly once we get stable builds of LineageOS for the Oneplus 10 and Oneplus 11 series, but for now, this is the course of action I feel is best for the community. Thank you for understanding, and I am looking forward to seeing the exciting developments that will come from this!
Notes :
- DO NOT DM ME IF YOU ARE NOT A DEVELOPER, YOU'LL ONLY GET BLOCKED
- I CREATED THIS ACCT TO PROTECT MY PRIVACY. ACTUALLY I AM A RECOGNIZED DEVELOPER ON XDA BUT I WILL NOT DISCLOSE MY IDENTITY
- I WILL NEVER ASK MONEY TO PROVIDE THIS CRACK. I DID IT FOR THE COMMUNITY. I'M NOT PUBLISHING ANY DONATE LINKS EITHER.
- The software is original and untouched, it is not hex edited. I am well aware of the hex hack allowing some sort of login, this crack is not based on that at all. The crack works using smarter ways.
- NO THIS IS NOT FAKE AND I CAN PROVE IT EASILY
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@V0latyle @Oswald Boelcke
@dekefake @chandu dyavanapelli srry For tagging them but I think this will be useful
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@dekefake @chandu dyavanapelli srry For tagging them but I think this will be useful
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OMFG ! This is a game changer, @oppo_edl_hacker I'm DMing now. Thanks a ton @cazt555. I bricked my OnePlus 11 twice already while testing our first custom kernel builds, this will definetely help us a lot.
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@V0latyle @Oswald Boelcke
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I really hope the moderators will understand how important this is for us. Smart move to not publish it publicly, this thread has to stay in my honest opinion.
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@V0latyle @Oswald Boelcke
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I'll be honest, I'm not very familiar with the technical aspect of this.
@oppo_edl_hacker Welcome to XDA. If you have not already, please read the Forum Rules linked in my signature, and take special note of Rules 6, 7, 9, and 11:
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Please answer the following questions:
1. Is the software you are using copyrighted in any way?
2. Are you redistributing software, or offering a service? Are you selling anything?
3. Is what you are doing legal?
4. Are you advertising a commercial service?
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@oppo_edl_hacker Welcome to XDA. If you have not already, please read the Forum Rules linked in my signature, and take special note of Rules 6, 7, 9, and 11:
Please answer the following questions:
1. Is the software you are using copyrighted in any way?
2. Are you redistributing software, or offering a service? Are you selling anything?
3. Is what you are doing legal?
4. Are you advertising a commercial service?
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Hi, good evening !
The software used to flash Oppo's phone is an internal software distributed to some phone repair stores. It needs an authentication. This software was previously publicly available with no authentication, but as OnePlus has been acquired by Oppo, their policy changed and they now use the Oppo software with authentication. This makes it impossible for developers to recover their devices themselves when testing their experimental ROMs and kernels. This is the cause of a lack of custom ROMs and kernels for OnePlus devices in the last two years. This has also lead to a situation where some corrupt people ask for money (from 4$ to 75$) to remotely flash phones using TeamViewer. This frequently happens throughout XDA and there are countless examples of that.
1. I do not intend to distribute copywrited software, but only my code, which is taking action in the operating system networking stack and not the OPPO software.
2. I only distribute this code to active developers working on OnePlus 10 and OnePlus 11, so they can quickly recover their devices if something goes wrong.
3. My code does not constitutes piracy as it does not includes copywrited code at all. It is then legal. I do not distribute the original software and developers are intended to find it by themselves. This software has already been leaking for years and is easy to find online.
4. I solely do this to help the community, and do not sell anything. I will never ask for money for this, and do not have a donation link. My code will always be free for developers.
As we say, code is speach. I wrote code that can help people, and I'm offering it to developers. I just want to avoid OPPO from obtaining my code, as they could change things in the future to further restrict developers from using their devices as they intend to.
oppo_edl_hacker said:
Hi, good evening !
The software used to flash Oppo's phone is an internal software distributed to some phone repair stores. It needs an authentication. This software was previously publicly available with no authentication, but as OnePlus has been acquired by Oppo, their policy changed and they now use the Oppo software with authentication. This makes it impossible for developers to recover their devices themselves when testing their experimental ROMs and kernels. This is the cause of a lack of custom ROMs and kernels for OnePlus devices in the last two years. This has also lead to a situation where some corrupt people ask for money (from 4$ to 75$) to remotely flash their phones using TeamViewer. This frequently happens throughout XDA.
1. I do not intend to distribute copywrited software, but only my code, which is taking action in the operating system networking stack and not the OPPO software.
2. I only distribute this code to active developers working on OnePlus 10 and OnePlus 11, so they can quickly recover their devices if something goes wrong.
3. My code does not constitutes piracy as it does not includes copywrited code at all. It is then legal. I do not distribute the original software and developers are intended to find it by themselves. This software has already been leaking for years and is easy to find online.
4. I solely so this to help the community, and do not sell anything. I will never ask for money for this, and do not have a donation link. My code will always be free for developers.
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Thank you for the response. Please respond to the PM I have sent you.
Utterly stellar work @oppo_edl_hacker
Heaps of praise to you... Your deserve a tonne of credit for this... And it should categorically be protected.
Thank you for proving me wrong, I didn't think this day would come.
Legend.
dladz said:
Utterly stellar work @oppo_edl_hacker
Heaps of praise to you... Your deserve a tonne of credit for this... And it should categorically be protected.
Thank you for proving me wrong, I didn't think this day would come.
Legend.
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Thanks for the kind words dude
birdie said:
Why would random Joes some of whom may turn out to be BBK/Oppo/OnePlus employees get access to the tool?
What's dickish about investing your intelligence, work and time and sharing the results only with the people that you choose? I've no problem with that at all.
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Since the current tool is working and its only an additional crack it does not change anything at all - they cannot disable it.
Also, it will just come out sooner or later, intentionally or via leak so why artificially make a closed circle on this I have no idea but everybody can do whatever they want and my single opinion will not change anything.
cavist said:
Since the current tool is working and its only an additional crack it does not change anything at all - they cannot disable it.
Also, it will just come out sooner or later, intentionally or via leak so why artificially make a closed circle on this I have no idea but everybody can do whatever they want and my single opinion will not change anything.
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Just respect his wishes...after all we had nothing before...
Don't want a back and forth, the guy who made this possible wants this to happen and unless we want oppos attention before it's even fully realised I agree we should tread lightly.
oppo_edl_hacker said:
Hello fellow developers and OnePlus users,
I come bearing some exciting news that could be a game-changer for those of us in the custom development community. As many of you are aware, the MSM Download Tool, a significant asset for unbricking and flashing OnePlus devices, has been restricted in recent iterations of OnePlus devices for the last few years, following the merger of OnePlus and Oppo. This move limited the tool's access to authorized service center employees, effectively locking out regular users and enthusiasts.
Today, I am pleased to announce that I have managed to bypass these restrictions, unlocking the MSM Download Tool for the OnePlus 11 and possibly the OnePlus 10 as well, although the latter remains untested at the moment. This breakthrough restores the ability to fix bricked devices ourselves, a feature that was greatly appreciated by the tech enthusiast community and was a significant factor in OnePlus's popularity within these circles.
What has been achieved ?
- Log in using any credentials, and it will work
- Select an official EDL package and flash it on a Oneplus 11 (Including rebranding, works perfectly and OTAs works perfectly)
- Stability trough time : Oppo will not be able to fix it in current versions of Download Tool. The vulnerable ones will work forever. We can consider Oneplus 10 and 11 safe to that aspect.
However, I want to make a few things clear:
Limited Release: For the time being, I will not be publishing the code publicly. My reasons for this decision are twofold. First, I do not want Oppo to become aware of the bypass and fix it, preventing future use of the tool. Second, the majority of users do not have a need for this tool, and its misuse could potentially lead to more harm than good. If you accidentally brick your phone while flashing a ROM or something, reach your local authorised service. There also are less moral service providers who offer flashing services for as low as $4.
Availability to Developers: If you are an experienced and recognized developer working on OnePlus 10 or 11 devices, you may access the unlocked tool by direct messaging me. Please provide proof of your work on these devices from Github. I believe that having access to this tool will be a significant aid in our development efforts.
Advice for General Users: For regular users who might need to unbrick their OnePlus 10 or 11 devices, I recommend seeking the help of professionals.
I may consider releasing this solution publicly once we get stable builds of LineageOS for the Oneplus 10 and Oneplus 11 series, but for now, this is the course of action I feel is best for the community. Thank you for understanding, and I am looking forward to seeing the exciting developments that will come from this!
Notes :
- DO NOT DM ME IF YOU ARE NOT A DEVELOPER, YOU'LL ONLY GET BLOCKED
- I CREATED THIS ACCOUNT TO PROTECT MY PRIVACY. ACTUALLY I AM A RECOGNIZED DEVELOPER ON XDA BUT I WILL NOT DISCLOSE MY IDENTITY
- I WILL NEVER ASK MONEY TO PROVIDE THIS CRACK. I DID IT FOR THE COMMUNITY. I'M NOT PUBLISHING ANY DONATE LINKS EITHER.
- The software is original and untouched, it is not hex edited. I am well aware of the hex hack allowing some sort of login, this solution is not based on that at all. The crack works using smarter ways (networking).
- I WILL NEVER PUBLISH THE OPPO DOWNLOADTOOL, ONLY MY CODE TO MAKE IT WORK, YOU'LL HAVE TO FIND THE DOWNLOADTOOL SOFTWARE YOURSELF
- NO THIS IS NOT FAKE AND I CAN PROVE IT EASILY
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any proof of works, or it is just a login bypass similar to any other crack, the main Problem is SLA, if you are able to bypass Oplus server to get signature back then really thanks
cavist said:
Since the current tool is working and its only an additional crack it does not change anything at all - they cannot disable it.
Also, it will just come out sooner or later, intentionally or via leak so why artificially make a closed circle on this I have no idea but everybody can do whatever they want and my single opinion will not change anything.
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They cannot prevent already released tools from working but they can patch future versions and prevent yet to be released phones from being flashed. If we keep it closed circle, maybe OnePlus 12, OnePlus 13 will be able to be flashed. If I release the code today, we'll be sure they will not.
mark332 said:
any proof of works, or it is just a login bypass similar to any other crack, the main Problem is SLA, if you are able to bypass Oplus server to get signature back then really thanks
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Some developers are starting to report that it indeed works for them so don't worry, if it is fake, it will quickly get known
I will discuss with some developers to release a video showing the software in action, while preventing the vulnerability to be shown.