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Your Device Has Failed Verification And May Not Work Properly

I recently got a 7x from ebay.co.uk. I noticed the opened box states the model is BND-AL10 (Chinese) but in the phone settings it's a BND-L21 (International). S/N and IMEI match.
Out of curiosity I tried Huawei Firmware Finder for Oreo. I used DNS method, picked the top one as seen here (verified): hxxp://pro-teammt.ru/firmware-database/?firmware_model=BND-L21C432&firmware_page=0
It downloaded like 20 patches totalling around 8+GB and then asked to reboot...and failed.
My phone still works but I now get this during boot:
"your device has failed verification and may not work properly.
1) Press power key to continue.
2) Press volume up key up to 3 seconds to enter erecovery to restore your device.
3) your device will stop,start if there is not operation.
I tried Huawei eRecovery: 'Getting package info failed'
What should I do? Noob.

Brent.M said:
I recently got a 7x from ebay.co.uk. I noticed the opened box states the model is BND-AL10 (Chinese) but in the phone settings it's a BND-L21 (International). S/N and IMEI match.
Out of curiosity I tried Huawei Firmware Finder for Oreo. I used DNS method, picked the top one as seen here (verified): hxxp://pro-teammt.ru/firmware-database/?firmware_model=BND-L21C432&firmware_page=0
It downloaded like 20 patches totalling around 8+GB and then asked to reboot...and failed.
My phone still works but I now get this during boot:
"your device has failed verification and may not work properly.
1) Press power key to continue.
2) Press volume up key up to 3 seconds to enter erecovery to restore your device.
3) your device will stop,start if there is not operation.
I tried Huawei eRecovery: 'Getting package info failed'
What should I do? Noob.
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erecovey fails for everybody. dont know why.
the message you see is normal if bootloader is unlocked. You should have had that same message first time you turned it on too.
Attempting to use firmware finder to apply updates , is not possible to unlock bootloader, so it had to have already been that way.

mrmazak said:
erecovey fails for everybody. dont know why.
the message you see is normal if bootloader is unlocked. You should have had that same message first time you turned it on too.
Attempting to use firmware finder to apply updates , is not possible to unlock bootloader, so it had to have already been that way.
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Thanks for the reply. I definitely did not have this message before trying Firmware Finder. I have not done anything else to the phone.

Brent.M said:
Thanks for the reply. I definitely did not have this message before trying Firmware Finder. I have not done anything else to the phone.
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This is known message resulting from of having boooader unlocked. Few people have been trying to make it not show , but no one has made it public if they have been successful at hiding it.
Now you got that phone (used, I assume ).From eBay. Perhaps the previous owner found some way. And attempting to update made his "hack" undo. Don't really know.
You can check if bootloader lock status to be sure if it is unlocked or not.

mrmazak said:
This is known message resulting from of having boooader unlocked. Few people have been trying to make it not show , but no one has made it public if they have been successful at hiding it.
Now you got that phone (used, I assume ).From eBay. Perhaps the previous owner found some way. And attempting to update made his "hack" undo. Don't really know.
You can check if bootloader lock status to be sure if it is unlocked or not.
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In FASTBOOT&RESCUE MODE:
PHONE Unlocked
FRP Lock
This phone is sold as brand new boxed. However, like I said it was opened. I wasn't expecting to get a Chinese version that has been flashed. I should have just paid a bit more from Amazon. Though, I'm not fussed as long as I get updates and it's stable.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Huawei-H...var=541715986486&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
The 'your device has failed verification and may not work properly.' screen also says:
To learn more,visit:
http://zh.ui.vmail.com/emotiondownload.php?mod=restore

Brent.M said:
In FASTBOOT&RESCUE MODE:
PHONE Unlocked
FRP Lock
This phone is sold as brand new boxed. However, like I said it was opened. I wasn't expecting to get a Chinese version that has been flashed. I should have just paid a bit more from Amazon. Though, I'm not fussed as long as I get updates and it's stable.
ebayDOTcoDOTuk/itm/Huawei-Honor-7X-5-93-Octa-Core-16-0MP-32-64-128g-Android-7-0-OTA-Smartphone/332608261102?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=541715986486&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
The 'your device has failed verification and may not work properly.' screen also says:
To learn more,visit:
http://zh.ui.vmail.com/emotiondownload.php?mod=restore
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that status is very bad.
that combination of unlocked bootloader and locked frp is often hard if not impossible to get past.
unless you can access developer options menu and enable "enable oem unlock" menu option.

mrmazak said:
that status is very bad.
that combination of unlocked bootloader and locked frp is often hard if not impossible to get past.
unless you can access developer options menu and enable "enable oem unlock" menu option.
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PHONE Unlocked
FRP Unlocked
I read that "Huawei is no longer offering bootloader unlock code in 60 days." I tried to request a unlock but I get just get
"If you have any questions about the unlock code application, please contact us."
Nothing happens. I contacted them.
Will I ever need that unlock code given that it is already unlocked? Should I return/refund the phone and buy from Amazon UK or am I wasting my time, since I'll likely be requesting a unlock code and possibly be playing with roms in a few years. I keep phones as long as possible and a basic user which is why I have little knowledge with them.

Brent.M said:
PHONE Unlocked
FRP Unlocked
I read that "Huawei is no longer offering bootloader unlock code in 60 days." I tried to request a unlock but I get just get
"If you have any questions about the unlock code application, please contact us."
Nothing happens. I contacted them.
Will I ever need that unlock code given that it is already unlocked? Should I return/refund the phone and buy from Amazon UK or am I wasting my time, since I'll likely be requesting a unlock code and possibly be playing with roms in a few years. I keep phones as long as possible and a basic user which is why I have little knowledge with them.
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I would try and get a refund (if you bought via PayPal I think you may get some kind of support).
You can get the 7x from UK retailers for as low as £210. But the current Amazon price of £228 is not bad.
Do you browse HotUKDeals? Always check there before buying anything in the UK or from China.
Cracking deal for a China sourced redmi note 5 from tomorrow:
https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/sa...900mah-aliexpress-xiaomi-online-store-2948784
Search for 7x deals.
Cheers
Sent from my BND-L21 using Tapatalk

sipart said:
I would try and get a refund (if you bought via PayPal I think you may get some kind of support).
You can get the 7x from UK retailers for as low as £210. But the current Amazon price of £228 is not bad.
Do you browse HotUKDeals? Always check there before buying anything in the UK or from China.
Cracking deal for a China sourced redmi note 5 from tomorrow:
https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/sa...900mah-aliexpress-xiaomi-online-store-2948784
Search for 7x deals.
Cheers
Sent from my BND-L21 using Tapatalk
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Yes, PayPal. I contacted the seller on the matter. Will see what they say. After using Firmware Finder correctly I updated to 8.0 Oero. The message during boot also went away... I'll certainly check out hotdeals. But if the phone works should I bother?

Brent.M said:
Yes, PayPal. I contacted the seller on the matter. Will see what they say. After using Firmware Finder correctly I updated to 8.0 Oero. The message during boot also went away... I'll certainly check out hotdeals. But if the phone works should I bother?
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i think it is a little suspicious on the bootloader getting unlocked like that, but if its working , and you flashed full ota, then maybe give it a try.
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mrmazak said:
i think it is a little suspicious on the bootloader getting unlocked like that, but if its working , and you flashed full ota, then maybe give it a try.
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"Dear buyer,
Sorry for bring you any inconvenience and disappointment, the reason we have opened the package is because we need to download a multiplied language system to the phone before sent it out, they it can be use normal in this country. And for the model no, that's a normal phenomenon after rooting the phone.
Anyway, is it affect your use? what can us do for you now?"

Brent.M said:
Yes, PayPal. I contacted the seller on the matter. Will see what they say. After using Firmware Finder correctly I updated to 8.0 Oero. The message during boot also went away... I'll certainly check out hotdeals. But if the phone works should I bother?
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Oh yes if you got it working no point. Enjoy the 7x
Sent from my BND-L21 using Tapatalk

Since the bootloader is unlocked I won't need to request a unlock code or ever need that code? As I did read Huawei is no longer offering bootloader soon.

Bootloader unlock and relock
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Hi. I'm having an issue with this new phone. It's Wowi Ultra SQ766. On start up interface the 'Red State' notice comes up, goes off for 5 seconds and comes back on. The full message states:
'Red State
Your device has failed verification and may not work properly.
Please download boot image with correct signature or disable verified boot.
Your device will reboot in 5 seconds'.
Could you please help me out with a solution or fix for this.
I'd be happy if you would help.
Awaiting your reply.
Noob

Getting Unsupported Device in LMSA SW when trying to update the OS.

What should I / could I do?
I have the update.zip in my root, but still I keep getting unsupported device.
Any advice would be appreciated!
(I've already factory reset, also the attached image is one I found online, I have a Z2 and not a G5 Plus.)

fastboot work right if so get flash all , the model number bottom of phone by charging port they have a lot of threads lol

ericerk said:
What should I / could I do?
I have the update.zip in my root, but still I keep getting unsupported device.
Any advice would be appreciated!
(I've already factory reset, also the attached image is one I found online, I have a Z2 and not a G5 Plus.)
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Please, provide real screen. Who ever need random picture from Google on XDA ) Can you also show fastboot.exe interact process? Locked, unlocked, was it tempered? Come on, more information!

s5610 said:
Please, provide real screen. Who ever need random picture from Google on XDA ) Can you also show fastboot.exe interact process? Locked, unlocked, was it tempered? Come on, more information!
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The unlock company who I went through apparently changed the Model number to a Moto G4, but the unlock seems to have stuck, but the model number is different. At this point, I've gotten ATT to give me an official sim unlock code. So I'm really not sure what to do.

ericerk said:
The unlock company who I went through apparently changed the Model number to a Moto G4, but the unlock seems to have stuck, but the model number is different. At this point, I've gotten ATT to give me an official sim unlock code. So I'm really not sure what to do.
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Write me PM, I know the solution to unlock even hard locked device.

is the LG G710pm impossible to root?

Is this phone impossible to root or is there just a lack of interest in figuring out a way to unlock the bootloader? I love this phone but really miss the freedom I had on previous devices to install certain apps and run different roms. I've never had a device that has been out this long without a root available.
I guess what I'm asking is if I should consider going to a different device if there isn't a way to unlock the bootloader in sight or stick it out because it'll happen in the near future.

2kool2Bcruel said:
Is this phone impossible to root or is there just a lack of interest in figuring out a way to unlock the bootloader? I love this phone but really miss the freedom I had on previous devices to install certain apps and run different roms. I've never had a device that has been out this long without a root available.
I guess what I'm asking is if I should consider going to a different device if there isn't a way to unlock the bootloader in sight or stick it out because it'll happen in the near future.
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So far, no way to root it yet, I am stuck on the Sprint G7 myself and currently fighting with Sprint to allow me to swap to another device. I know it wont work but at least I am voicing my dissatisfaction of this device with the lack of timely updates (still on November security). If I had known now when I went to Sprint back then, I would have never chosen the LG G7. The phone itself is decent, hardware is good but lack of root, lack of bootloader unlock, and lack of timely updates make the device unusable in my opinion.
I personally am hoping I or someone else can find an exploit for ROOT and eventually bootloader but so far, not much traction has been made in that department.

I have a g710pm, running Android 8.0.0
I see in developer options there is a selection that says, "Enable OEM Unlock" wouldn't that unlock the bootloader?

jumpman95 said:
I have a g710pm, running Android 8.0.0
I see in developer options there is a selection that says, "Enable OEM Unlock" wouldn't that unlock the bootloader?
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Nope it will not limited fast boot won't let you run the command its basically useless

You can take a look at my post, there are all the models in my country to unlock BL and ROOT, but only in the hands of a few people, they do not intend to share this, and through this to get benefits, they provide remote unlocking and ROOT services , but need to pay, which is expensive for me, I don't know English, sorry, the reply is translated by Google...

Hey everyone! As I had said earlier, the rumors are true, most G7 variants can be bootloader unlocked. I searched many Chinese websites that had already shown rooted G7 phones but showed no clear methods besides "remote unlock services". Now the method is known! The engineering bootloader from a very unique AT&T V35 V35AWM model (abl_a and abl_b) is flashed via an Octoplus box on the G7 when in QDLoader 9008 mode. This guy from Ukraine motogvasyag posted his methods on 4pda.ru and are now on XDA here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g7-thinq/how-to/to-unlock-bootloader-root-models-t3928505
Please check out the thread, and do donate if you can. He is doing these Octoplus flashes for free.
**This method won't work on T-Mobile model (G710TM and others). I'll still be on the lookout for any T-Mobile methods.**

About all versions of LG G7 unlock the bootloader and ROOT discussion

I am from China, I don't know English, this article is translated by Google, but I hope you can read it.
In our place, there are technologies for all models of G7 to unlock bootloader and ROOT (T-MOBILE version of the phone needs to be replaced with a cup to become a general version to unlock the bootloader, because this version of the phone cpu is encrypted), but, frustrating Yes, this technology is only in the hands of a few people, they do not intend to share, and they use this technology to gain benefits.
They provide remote unlocking of the bootloader and ROOT services, but need to pay 150 yuan, which is expensive for me and is meaningless.
I bought a G7 from a second-hand merchant who replaced the RAM with 4G and changed it to 6G. He said that the machine replaced the T-MOBILE version of the CPU, but the IMEI code displayed on the machine is the Korean blue version, and my G7 is Red, I don't know if G7 has changed the IMEI code. If so, please let me know, thank you
My mobile phone, the merchant has helped me unlock the bootloader and ROOT. And, since someone on XDA has shared the cracked version of LGUP, I can use it to brush in any version of my G7. I brushed Korea, T-MOBILE, and KDZ in Europe, and in Europe and Korea. The version of the system ROOT, because now only the European version and the Korean version of ROOT BOOT, I brushed into the boot through FASTBOOT, but, very strangely, I brushed the three versions of KDZ, only T-MOBILE version KDZ can enter FASTBOOT via ADB commands or keystrokes (maybe this phone is T-MOBILE version), other versions will only restart. Therefore, I have to first brush into the T-MOBILE version of KDZ into FASTBOOT to brush into the version of ROOT BOOT I want, then brush into the corresponding version of KDZ, and then install magisk, you get ROOT. However, I am not satisfied with the current system version, I want a newer version, and make it ROOT BOOT, I brushed KDZ many times, when I entered FASTBOOT again into BOOT, I found that I can't brush BOOT again. And FASTBOOT prompts to open the OEM to unlock
So, I entered the system, clicked on the developer option, found that the OEM unlock option has become gray, and can not be opened, so my phone can not be brushed into BOOT, I am looking for ways online, unfortunately, I have not I found a way to succeed. Later, I saw the latest V30 unlocking Bootloader post. It seems that after unlocking the bootloader, the OEM unlock will turn gray. It will take a few days to open again. However, I didn’t see it. Before the V30 post, I have already entered my G7 into FASTBOOT and re-locked the bootloader via the adb command.
Now I can open the OEM to unlock it, but it is useless. Because the bootloader is locked, I still can't brush it into the BOOT through FASTBOOT. Because the bootloader has been locked back by me, I did this, I thought my G7. Is the T-MOBILE version of the replacement CPU machine, in our case, it is said that after the T-MOVILE version of the machine to replace the CPU, T-MOBILE G7 can unlock the bootloader, and will not lock
Now, I am trying to find a way to unlock the bootloader, but no, yes, no, I hope to get some clues to unlock the bootloader by contacting those who have remotely unlocked the bootloader and ROOT by paying. However, no one wants to do this, they I even told me to go away, maybe because they have already paid to unlock it, and telling me will damage their interests. Finally, I learned about the process of remotely unlocking the bootloader by one person. Those who master the technology to unlock the bootloader do not want to expose it. They help the remote unlocking of the bootloader and block the operation process, just through the chat software. Release the command to let you connect to the computer or switch the phone into LG's brush mode, etc. I want to get some information through the screen of the phone. Unfortunately, that person doesn't remember, I only asked some strange news, that person's The mobile phone is a Korean mobile phone that does not unlock the bootloader. The mobile phone version is Android 9.0 South Korea's 20c. The remote flashing machine does not know how to enter the Korean version of FASTBOOT on this mobile phone that does not unlock the bootloader and ROOT. As far as I know, the Korean version The FASTBOOT of the mobile phone is hidden and cannot be opened by the command. This thing has been said on XDA... This thing makes me wonder, I thought they used the tool to brush into the European version of the system and then enter FASTBOOT to unlock. (Unfortunately, my G7 can only enter fastboot by brushing into the T-MOBILE version, the European version cannot pass the adb Or in the form of platinum enter). Some time ago, someone discussed on xda how to unlock the bootloader by brushing into the European version of the system. Since the cracking tool did not come out at the time, they hoped to use the octopus box to brush into the European version of the system and then unlock it (how to unlock without explanation), now crack The tool came out, it can make our G7 brush into any version of the system, but the discussion is gone...
If you have any ideas, please let me know and send it to this mailbox at [email protected]. I am not very good at using xda, and I need vpn on xda. I also need to pay for using VPN. I am poor, this is for me. It’s too much trouble...
*I have a few questions that need your help, 1 how to change the IMEI of G7, I want to try to get a network upgrade by changing imei to the corresponding system version.
2 How to unlock KDZ of G7, I need to unlock KDZ of G7 to extract BOOT.IMG into ROOT BOOT, I tried new methods and some old methods that I can find in my country to unlock KDZ of G7. failed
If you have a method, please let me know (hopefully have a tutorial), I hope to get your reply, thank you...

thanks for your sharing。

Intresting things they do in China. This is why I never trust buying a chinese brand. I bought in 2015 3 xiaomi mi3 mediatek clones from official shenzhen mi store. Never trust chinese brands again. That applyes for software also.

What version of kdz do you want? I have most versions from European model and 2 versions form Korean pie.

Update instructions, I used my friend's Korean version G7 to brush into T-MOBILE version KDZ tiles, can not boot, now only into 9008 mode, now confirmed that the replacement of CPU G7 seems to have become a strange machine, it seems that it can be cracked version of LGUP into any version of KDZ will not tiles, but other machines can not, such as my friend's Korean version machine brush into T-MOBILE machine. It will change into bricks, but one thing is certain that KDZ of Korean and European machines can be brushed into each other, because the publisher of LGUP cracked version is using this tool to make European G7 brush into Korean G7 9.0 system, but it is possible to brush KDZ randomly into Korean G7 system. I do not recommend that you do so. I do not think you have the hope that your machine will become a brick. If it has happened, I'm sorry, I can only say that, but I hope you can share it and let those who have not happened avoid it. I need more communication and look forward to your reply.

It has entered 9008 mode. Can I change it to European IMEI and ID, then get the unlock file, brush it into European system, and turn it into a European machine, then unlock BL. In theory, the hardware of G7 is the same... I hope someone can share the IMEI and device ID of the European version G7 to me. It's better to have unlock.bin file. I want to test it. My mailbox is [email protected].

x593095611 said:
It has entered 9008 mode. Can I change it to European IMEI and ID, then get the unlock file, brush it into European system, and turn it into a European machine, then unlock BL. In theory, the hardware of G7 is the same... I hope someone can share the IMEI and device ID of the European version G7 to me. It's better to have unlock.bin file. I want to test it. My mailbox is [email protected].
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That will be verry nice. Is it ok if I give you one from one g7em un retail mode but that has sim enabled?

Any update on this? Would be an interesting method, i would absolutely do this if it works

x593095611 said:
It has entered 9008 mode. Can I change it to European IMEI and ID
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No you can't. Starting with SD845 - IMEI and ID stays in CHIP and regenerates on every boot.
So, the only way to achieve it is to contact this taobao seller and he will resolder EU chip, flash EM firmware and unlock it and then re-solder back your chip and you will have EM firmware but IMEI and SN will be 0.
N.B.:Regarding G7 it is build in 3 factories and has 4 different Hardware revisions so stop thinking HW is identical and simply cross-flashing will do the trick

So no way to sim unlock the lg g7 tmobile?

lmg710em unsupported country
Greetings everyone;
Since my lmg710em is registered in an "unsupported country"; I cannot unlock my bootloader with official way. I've looked for hours to find an unofficial way but there is nothing... I have tried to flash France's kdz, but nothing changes. Does someone have the european version's unlock.bin file? This is my only hope for now.
It's really bad to be forbidden to use the device, which you paid for, as you like.
I really need help guys,
thank you all,
cheers...

can unlock unofficial by flash abl LG V35

hsrose11 said:
can unlock unofficial by flash abl LG V35
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Wow have ever you tried it? B'cause I really dont want to brick my phone :/

"Fastboot oem unlock" does not works :/ I have already tried it. The output was "unknown command" or sth like that as I remember. Was there any other step before cmd prompt section?

yes, flash bootloader LG V35

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yes, flash bootloader LG V35
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Wow, makes sense man, thanks! But there is only one problem... I dont know how to do it

8 Pro Amazon & Alexa built in

Purchased the Oneplus 8 Pro at a discount of £154.00 from Amazon UK. Arrived next day brand new from or fulfilled by Amazon. The 'phone is exactly as OnePlus store EXCEPT the bootloader is LOCKED. OEM unlock in developers options is greyed out. Android debugging - OK, Dev Ops - OK. Unable to unlock bootloader = no root. .
Tried the unbrick approach - still no unlocking.
There is no branding of any kind that I have noticed.
So it's back in the box, back to Amazon & wait for Black Friday.
Unless there is another way to unlock bootloader.
Hope this helps others making that money parting decision.
So, many thanks for the input from everyone.
I obviously had a senior moment. I skipped accessing 'tinternet trying to be a smug mister.
I have now got the oem unlock the right colour, the device is unlocked & as I write rooting the unit.
Thanks again for sharing the info. (Return cancelled)

Wow that's crazy, have you tried oxygen updater?
OnePlus phones really shouldn't be locked down like that, shocking from Amazon.
What model / variant is it?
You should be able to adb uninstall apps btw, just Google it.

Ordered something similar
itsmix said:
Purchased the Oneplus 8 Pro at a discount of £154.00 from Amazon UK. Arrived next day brand new from or fulfilled by Amazon. The 'phone is exactly as OnePlus store EXCEPT the bootloader is LOCKED. OEM unlock in developers options is greyed out. Android debugging - OK, Dev Ops - OK. Unable to unlock bootloader = no root. .
Tried the unbrick approach - still no unlocking.
There is no branding of any kind that I have noticed.
So it's back in the box, back to Amazon & wait for Black Friday.
Unless there is another way to unlock bootloader.
Hope this helps others making that money parting decision.
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I ordered the same Amazon US : OnePlus-Ultramarine-Unlocked-Smartphone-Wireless/dp/B08723FJMF/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=OnePlus%2BPro%2B8&qid=1605400234&sr=8-1&th=1
I'll post if I encounter something similar.
Cheers,
DV

Alexa built in
dladz said:
Wow that's crazy, have you tried oxygen updater?
OnePlus phones really shouldn't be locked down like that, shocking from Amazon.
What model / variant is it?
You should be able to adb uninstall apps btw, just Google it.
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UK/ europe model, IN11BA OOS 10.5.8 out of box, OOS 10.5.11 back in box.(MSN Tool)
The OEM unlock was greyed out from first start up. My usual routine with onePlus phones: Power on run through initial setup (no sim), enable adb debug (I missed the OEM button 1st time - I'm getting old), enable advanced reboot. Update drivers on PC, then unlock bootloader, root etc;
I agree that it is very unusual for a Oneplus phone to be unbranded and locked down. It may be the Alexa built in partnership the thing is I did not notice the Amazon app on the phone.
It would be great if there is a work round for this before it goes to the courier tomorrow.

itsmix said:
UK/ europe model, IN11BA OOS 10.5.8 out of box, OOS 10.5.11 back in box.(MSN Tool)
The OEM unlock was greyed out from first start up. My usual routine with onePlus phones: Power on run through initial setup (no sim), enable adb debug (I missed the OEM button 1st time - I'm getting old), enable advanced reboot. Update drivers on PC, then unlock bootloader, root etc;
I agree that it is very unusual for a Oneplus phone to be unbranded and locked down. It may be the Alexa built in partnership the thing is I did not notice the Amazon app on the phone.
It would be great if there is a work round for this before it goes to the courier tomorrow.
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May sound silly but is the accessibility option turned on for OEM unlocking? Or admin?
May be possible to install another OS via Fastboot.
Did MSM make a single change?

Alexa built in
dladz said:
May sound silly but is the accessibility option turned on for OEM unlocking? Or admin?
May be possible to install another OS via Fastboot.
Did MSM make a single change?
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MSN didn't make any changes.
Would using fastboot to flash another ROM still require an unlocked bootloader, also is the 'lock' for the OEM unlock before any other partitions.

itsmix said:
MSN didn't make any changes.
Would using fastboot to flash another ROM still require an unlocked bootloader, also is the 'lock' for the OEM unlock before any other partitions.
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I'm not sure dude.
AFAIK no.
But in all fairness for the saving of 150 quid? I don't think I'd bother

dladz said:
I'm not sure dude.
AFAIK no.
But in all fairness for the saving of 150 quid? I don't think I'd bother
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That why it's boxed back up to go back. :laugh: not worth my time to sort this, like i said it's Black friday soon.
Thanks for your input fella.

itsmix said:
That why it's boxed back up to go back. :laugh: not worth my time to sort this, like i said it's Black friday soon.
Thanks for your input fella.
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Nah no worries mate.
I remember my wife bought me a kindle fire one time, it offered with or without adverts?
Had no idea what it meant at the time.. But if theres a selectable option when you buy it, see what they do.
Having a OnePlus with a locked down bootloader is like buying a non alcoholic beer.
Non alcoholic Beer? it's just wrong

Have you tried downloading and installing the stock UK firmware from root
https://www.oneplus.com/uk/support/softwareupgrade/details?code=PM1587123976090

FYI
My OEM option was also locked till I connected to the internet.

dvartak said:
My OEM option was also locked till I connected to the internet.
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That never passed my mind, is that true?
I'm always online from the off so wouldn't have noticed.

dladz said:
That never passed my mind, is that true?
I'm always online from the off so wouldn't have noticed.
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Yep it's true. I had a panic moment this summer when trying to unlock my bootloader. I skipped through all the initial setup steps and never connected to the web. I could not figure out why the bootloader unlock option was greyed out. Once I connected to the web the bootloader unlock option was available.

Yep.
dladz said:
That never passed my mind, is that true?
I'm always online from the off so wouldn't have noticed.
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Yep, If you skip all the steps during setup. Developer mode can be enabled, but OEM is grey-ed out. The tooltip below suggests connecting to the internet or inserting a sim.

dvartak said:
Yep, If you skip all the steps during setup. Developer mode can be enabled, but OEM is grey-ed out. The tooltip below suggests connecting to the internet or inserting a sim.
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I just guess I've never done that before..
Surely the first thing with a new phone is popping your SIM in and getting online..
It's assume the OP actually did that.
But good to know cheers.
That also assumes that the device is checking in somewhere.
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FreshlyBaked 420 said:
Yep it's true. I had a panic moment this summer when trying to unlock my bootloader. I skipped through all the initial setup steps and never connected to the web. I could not figure out why the bootloader unlock option was greyed out. Once I connected to the web the bootloader unlock option was available.
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Haha good to know buddy..
I never knew