Hi everyone.
I recently purchased a A705W from online. It's been working great on Metro/T-Mobile for me, however, even after 168+ hours of up time, I still don't see the "OEM Unlock" option in developer options.
I've factory reset the phone (beforehand, and let THAT add up to 168+ hours), manipulated the time and date, etc. Nothing seems to be working.
Any suggestions on how I can get the OEM Unlock option to appear?
Thanks!
leotakacs said:
Hi everyone.
Any suggestions on how I can get the OEM Unlock option to appear?
Thanks!
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I have a SM-A705FN (UK model). I'm not sure about your model in terms of it having the OEM unlock option in the developer options, I've seen some threads here that some of the North American models don't allow it.
I had the same issue, but found that I had to have a sim card installed and connected to Wi-Fi (and plugged into the charger of PC), but I don't think the cable being plugged in was the issue, definitely the SIM, and Wi-Fi, at least for me.
Give me a sec and I'll try on mine and get back to you.
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Give me a sec and I'll try on mine and get back to you.
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Sorry my friend, I tried:
- Disabling OEM Unlocking in Developer Options
- Disabled USB debugging.
- Disabled Developer Options.
- Disabled Wi-Fi
- Powered off the phone, removed sim tray.
- Powered back on, enabled developer options again, and OEM Unlocking is there.
I have had the same problem as you, but that was a while back and I've flashed so many different versions since.
Why are you waiting for the OEM unlock to appear? It's either there or not, no time constraints as far as I know. Perhaps someone else knows.
As I said, try factory reset/wipe cache, ensure a sim is in, connect to wi-fi and perhaps try again.
Good luck. :good:
Ok, replicated and got it to work
I replicated the issue you are experiencing, this is the procedure I followed - hope it works for you:
- Disabled USB debugging, OEM unlocking and then disabled Developer Options.
- Disabled Wi-Fi.
- Flashed the latest version of stock firmware.
- Powered down the phone and removed the SIM tray.
- Disconnected the charger/PC cable.
- Rebooted to stock android recovery, factory reset/wipe cache.
- Started phone again, skipped most steps, including Wi-Fi setup (still no sim card installed).
- Enabled developer options, confirmed, NO OEM Unlocking available.
- Connected to Wi-Fi.
- Went to Developer options, OEM Unlocking now available. :good::good:.
So, at least for my SM-A705FN, you don't need a sim card, just internet connectivity (and probably a fresh flash of stock firmware, factory reset and cache wipe from android recovery).
You cannot unlock the bootloader of a Snapdragon based Samsung A70 such as the A705W or any North American variant of this phone. You can however unlock an Exynos version which is the European variant like the A705F. Sorry.
crystalclear30 said:
You cannot unlock the bootloader of a Snapdragon based Samsung A70 such as the A705W or any North American variant of this phone. You can however unlock an Exynos version which is the European variant like the A705F. Sorry.
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I have the European A70 wich is snapdragon with an uocked bootloader lol all European models of the A70 is snapdragon
crystalclear30 said:
You cannot unlock the bootloader of a Snapdragon based Samsung A70 such as the A705W or any North American variant of this phone. You can however unlock an Exynos version which is the European variant like the A705F. Sorry.
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who told you such things lol , also there isnt any exynos A705 devices, All theses devices are unlockables : A705FN , A7050 , A705W , A705F , YN , GM , MN
BK said:
who told you such things lol , also there isnt any exynos A705 devices, All theses devices are unlockables : A705FN , A7050 , A705W , A705F , YN , GM , MN
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You're right, A705 is only Snapdragon (confusion with S10) however, north American versions of this phone like A705W are not bootloader unlockable due to carrier restrictions.
Here's another post explaining the issue:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-a70/help/oem-unlocking-appear-t3952918
I've got the phone and it's not possible at the time of this post. Sorry.
crystalclear30 said:
You're right, A705 is only Snapdragon (confusion with S10) however, north American versions of this phone like A705W are not bootloader unlockable due to carrier restrictions.
Here's another post explaining the issue:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-a70/help/oem-unlocking-appear-t3952918
I've got the phone and it's not possible at the time of this post. Sorry.
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Damn that sucks....thanks for the answer, though. Still appreciated.
Would you happen to know if the A705MN is bootloader-unlockable?
leotakacs said:
Damn that sucks....thanks for the answer, though. Still appreciated.
Would you happen to know if the A705MN is bootloader-unlockable?
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I'm not sure about bootloader, but "OEM unlock" option is there in A705MN. What is up with prices on Canadian A705? I'd say get A705MN for much cheaper!
bravomail said:
I'm not sure about bootloader, but "OEM unlock" option is there in A705MN. What is up with prices on Canadian A705? I'd say get A705MN for much cheaper!
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I got my A705W for $229, so it was a pretty good deal. I bought an A705MN on Amazon and it arrived today. Rooted, TWRP'd and everything in between with no problems I've filed for a return for the 705W.
leotakacs said:
I got my A705W for $229, so it was a pretty good deal. I bought an A705MN on Amazon and it arrived today. Rooted, TWRP'd and everything in between with no problems I've filed for a return for the 705W.
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HI do you know how to convert A705w single sim to dual Sim?
akshargajjar said:
HI do you know how to convert A705w single sim to dual Sim?
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The process is similar to converting a hatchback to a sedan.
1. Order a dual SIM A70
2. Sell the A705w single SIM on Swappa, eBay or craigslist.
Why do you think it is possible?
flashing a combination firmware should fix the OEM unlock without problem, its a developer firmware used for tests, here it is https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1899786940962591760
flash in odin!
BK, I'm on a A705W with the December ASK2 ROM.
Is there any danger in flashing this combination ROM? I need to root but don't have OEM unlock option.
JoshReuben said:
BK, I'm on a A705W with the December ASK2 ROM.
Is there any danger in flashing this combination ROM? I need to root but don't have OEM unlock option.
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great profile picture! no there isn't any danger to flash a dev firmware , but we can't flash theses anymore.
BK said:
great profile picture! no there isn't any danger to flash a dev firmware , but we can't flash theses anymore.
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Thanks BK!
I'm finding these via Sammobile, but they aren't Dev: https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-a70/firmware/SM-A705W/TLS/
Sorry to be dense, but I'm trying to measure twice/cut once Can you point me to an appropriate firmware to install via Odin in order to unlock? I'm on Telegram if you prefer.
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I picked up an A50 from Koodo, (Canadian carrier) on a sweet deal, model SM-A505W. I thought since they are all Exynos chipsets (vs Qualcomm) it would be bootloader unlockable. Sadly, in bootloader mode I see no option to unlock the bootloader so I assume that is a no go unless I misunderstand. Yes, I went into developer options and set the OEM Unlock option.
It's been a while since I've had a Samsung (S3 I think was my last one?), is there any way to convert between models using Odin and the firmware for another region? Or is this beast dead and I should send it back or sell it off?
Thanks
You can get to unlock bootload screen after its fully off and use combination "VolumeDown+Power+VolumeUp". To get it in the downloadable mode use VolumeUp+Power. The real issue is that I can't find firmware SM-A505W (Canadian) anywhere. It is not even listed in Samsung's firmware website.
Does anyone know where to get it or any other alternatives?
Artemdroid said:
You can get to unlock bootload screen after its fully off and use combination "VolumeDown+Power+VolumeUp". To get it in the downloadable mode use VolumeUp+Power. The real issue is that I can't find firmware SM-A505W (Canadian) anywhere. It is not even listed in Samsung's firmware website.
Does anyone know where to get it or any other alternatives?
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Try SamFirm, old tool for Samsung firmwares. You can find it here on XDA.
Marvin.the.Martian said:
Try SamFirm, old tool for Samsung firmwares. You can find it here on XDA.
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I know I'm late, but would you happen to know where I can find the TWRP file for this model? I am having a very difficult time finding it and would like to root my A50.
Artemdroid said:
You can get to unlock bootload screen after its fully off and use combination "VolumeDown+Power+VolumeUp".
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Many members have tried this with Canadian A505W variant without success. I can't get it to show unlock bootloader option.
EDIT: after several attempts, I did finally get the bootloader unlock menu.
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The real issue is that I can't find firmware SM-A505W (Canadian) anywhere. It is not even listed in Samsung's firmware website. Does anyone know where to get it or any other alternatives?
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I know this is an old thread and perhaps you have found firmware files by now but in case you haven't, I found them here for example a Videotron variant.
Has anyone flashed the retail/retus image from mirrors.lolinet.com on this to use with a different carrier? Boost requires you to use their services for 12 months before you're eligible for network unlocking
It will most likely work
I can confirm that flashing retus to the Boost variant works fine to unbrand the device.
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I can confirm that flashing retus to the Boost variant works fine to unbrand the device.
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Any issues with connecting to the network or lte? Or is everything running like it normally should? Cause if so that's very interesting
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Any issues with connecting to the network or lte? Or is everything running like it normally should? Cause if so that's very interesting
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Worked fine on the Boost network when I tried it.
Flashing RetUS firmware
Earlier this month I picked up a Boost Moto G Fast. I was disappointed to find how much bloatware came with it and that it doesn't include WiFi calling. I have not unlocked the bootloader while I decide if I want to keep this phone or not.
I just downloaded RetUS firmware from lolinet.com.
Do you have instructions for flashing this firmware? I couldn't find any for this phone so I was planning to tweak the instructions for flashing the Moto G7 series at https://forum.xda-developers.com/g7-power/how-to/guide-moto-g7-power-supra-flash-to-t3927138
Any idea if I can flash this without unlocking the bootloader? I'm assuming the factory image is signed by Motorola and should be accepted by the bootloader without unlocking.
Do you have to wipe userdata after flashing or can you keep your apps and data intact since the firmware should be the same version?
Does the RetUS firmware support WiFi calling?
I'll probably be able to answer these questions myself soon enough but I thought I'd ask first.
So after flashing the retus firmware myself on my moto g fast from boost mobile, inserting my active SIM card from tmobile did not work and the uicc said it's still lock to sprint network so I don't believe we can get network unlock simply by flashing different firmware on this
SeaWolfFan said:
Do you have instructions for flashing this firmware?
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I found instructions for flashing Sofia here, should also apply to Rav: https://www.droidwin.com/install-stock-firmware-on-motorola-g8-power-via-fastboot-commands/
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Any idea if I can flash this without unlocking the bootloader?
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Nope. I bricked my phone trying. Do not attempt to flash anything without unlocking the bootloader first.
Flashing the the firmware doesn't remove the carrier lock. Currently have mine on RETUS stock and it still says it's on the Sprint network and the software channel says "Boost."
Unfortunately it doesn't look like there is anyone out there able to unlock these devices either.
I also been trying to work with this...no avail. So far:
Unlocked bootloader since unboxing in December...thanks Motorola developers..
I lost count on how many times I bricked this phone.... probably 7..
I sent it over to MX last month to see how it behaved. They couldn't activate. "Phone is too new'...WTH..
Now is sitting on my night stand. With games apps, Kodi...just waiting to be flashed again. PS: I hate you boost mobile!!
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Does the RetUS firmware support WiFi calling?
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I switched away from Boost back in December and recently switched back, so now I can answer this question. No, the RetUS firmware does not support WiFi calling.
So roughly following this thread - https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s20-fe/how-to/t-mobile-firmware-conversion-to-unlocked-t4172347
Thought I'd try it on my At&t branded device, and give a little walkthrough.
1. Make sure you have Samsung drivers installed https://www.samsung.com/us/business/support/owners/product/galaxy-s20-fe-5g-unlocked/
2. I had to use a patched version of Odin 3.14.1 linked here https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/patched-odin-3-13-1-t3762572
3. The firmware I went with https://samfw.com/firmware/SM-G781U1/ATT/G781U1UEU1ATIG
4. Unzip all files
5. Boot Samsung phone in Download Mode (hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons / hold Volume Down + Bixby buttons then plug-in cable) or adb reboot download
6. Open Odin (dismiss any warnings at your own risk) add BL,AP,CP, and I used Home CSC (does not wipe user data) in the CSC slot (can use regular CSC if you want a full wipe)
7. Run, should auto reboot, and enjoy less At&t junk
Model number before was SM-G781U
Model number after is SM-G781U1/DS
Build number before was G781USQU1ATI9
Build number now is G781U1UEU1ATIG
Have not tested At&t wifi calling because I don't use it, but I've read that it doesn't work
Also OEM unlock is still not under dev options
Great [emoji106]. FYI, for people that wonder if firmware flashing will unlocked network carriers then no.
Sent from my SM-G781U1 using Tapatalk
I guess the question is, why flash unlocked model if no OEM Unlock is available and you lose features from the carrier?
tlxxxsracer said:
I guess the question is, why flash unlocked model if no OEM Unlock is available and you lose features from the carrier?
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No At&t bloatware
tlxxxsracer said:
I guess the question is, why flash unlocked model if no OEM Unlock is available and you lose features from the carrier?
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I always buy Samsung unlocked device, but since T-mobile offered a great discount I go with them. Since I have T-mobile unlocked my phone I go with unlocked firmware.
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In just got the T-Mo variant this morning. I went ahead and did a data transfer with Switch to maintain setup, from an A71 5G. Then converted the locked TMo from G781USQU1ATL2 to: G781U1UES1ATL3 (unlocked)
Will this wipe your data?
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Will this wipe your data?
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Not if you use Home CSC. Regular CSC will.
I tried your method it didn't work for me. Also tried to remove the OEM lock without any luck.
Do you have any suggestions? note that i'm living outside USA.
rmdan90 said:
I tried your method it didn't work for me. Also tried to remove the OEM lock without any luck.
Do you have any suggestions? note that i'm living outside USA.
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i just managed to do it and im downloading the android 11 update RN
but no OEM unloking sadly
im also outside the USA too btw
Hi there, so about few months ago like back in August, I got myself an LG Wing after LG announced that they were going to close the mobile division. I live in Malaysia and I asked help from a friend in India to help me get one and send it over.
After getting it in my hands, and after I inserted the SIM, it says Network locked. I bought the phone unlocked but it turns out, the phone needs to be used with a SIM from the same country, perform a 30 minutes call and then it would become unlocked.
Given that I stay in Malaysia, its impossible for me to travel all the way to India to unlock a phone. That said, is there any way I could perform either one of the following?
- Get the Unlock Pin to be able to use with other network?
- Change the India Official ROM with a different country ROM perhaps?
Thanks!
See this thread
LGUp 1.16.3 Patched Found and Works with LG Wing
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classicprithivi said:
Hi there, so about few months ago like back in August, I got myself an LG Wing after LG announced that they were going to close the mobile division. I live in Malaysia and I asked help from a friend in India to help me get one and send it over.
After getting it in my hands, and after I inserted the SIM, it says Network locked. I bought the phone unlocked but it turns out, the phone needs to be used with a SIM from the same country, perform a 30 minutes call and then it would become unlocked.
Given that I stay in Malaysia, its impossible for me to travel all the way to India to unlock a phone. That said, is there any way I could perform either one of the following?
- Get the Unlock Pin to be able to use with other network?
- Change the India Official ROM with a different country ROM perhaps?
Thanks!
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Currently no method (yet) to unlock bootloader and install ROMs or GSI images, unless you get lucky like one member did here and get a demo model that's already bootloader unlocked from factory
KaptinBoxxi said:
Currently no method (yet) to unlock bootloader and install ROMs or GSI images, unless you get lucky like one member did here and get a demo model that's already bootloader unlocked from factory
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What are the steps to root a demo model? I am thinking to buy a demo model. It seems cheap.
diejuse said:
What are the steps to root a demo model? I am thinking to buy a demo model. It seems cheap.
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You don't, unless you hopefully get lucky and its factory bootloader unlocked. There's no way (yet) to unlock the bootloader to root every lg wing, demo or not
Don't buy a demo model unless its just a phone to play with. Not a good every day use phone
KaptinBoxxi said:
You don't, unless you hopefully get lucky and its factory bootloader unlocked. There's no way (yet) to unlock the bootloader to root every lg wing, demo or not
Don't buy a demo model unless its just a phone to play with. Not a good every day use phone
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It's a pity.
Hi,
Can u pls let me know if it is possible to flash generic firmware(like firmware from Google Store's Pixel6 pro) on Unlocked ATT Pixel 6 Pro?
The reason I'm asking is, because i have ATT specific functionality on esim addition that prevents me to add Non- ATT esim.
Thanks
I would refer you to this link https://developers.google.com/android/images
@mindseye0803 If by unlocked you mean the bootloader is unlocked, then yes. If you merely mean it's carrier unlocked, then no - not unless you are able to unlock the bootloader as well. Keep in mind, unlocking the bootloader will fully wipe your phone including internal storage so be prepared.
roirraW edor ehT said:
@mindseye0803 If by unlocked you mean the bootloader is unlocked, then yes. If you merely mean it's carrier unlocked, then no - not unless you are able to unlock the bootloader as well. Keep in mind, unlocking the bootloader will fully wipe your phone including internal storage so be prepared.
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Yeah, since it is carrier unlocked and ATT one, i can unlock the bootloader. Do i need to unlock bootloader before flashing generic firmware? Can i lock bootloader back after flashing generic firmware?
I'm ok with wiping the phone.
mindseye0803 said:
Yeah, since it is carrier unlocked and ATT one, i can unlock the bootloader. Do i need to unlock bootloader before flashing generic firmware? Can i lock bootloader back after flashing generic firmware?
I'm ok with wiping the phone.
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When you say generic firmware, you just mean the official Pixel firmware Google provides, correct?
As far as I know, all the carriers use the same official firmware, and would be the same as Google provides for manual flashing.
Yes, you need to unlock the bootloader before manually flashing.
roirraW edor ehT said:
When you say generic firmware, you just mean the official Pixel firmware Google provides, correct?
As far as I know, all the carriers use the same official firmware, and would be the same as Google provides for manual flashing.
Yes, you need to unlock the bootloader before manually flashing.
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Yes, when i say generic firmware, i mean Official Pixel firmware Google provides.
Yeah, i know currently there is just same official firmware but initially there were individual versions. The leftover from individual version is that while adding esim , it shows ATT specific messages and might be limiting the additon of non ATT esims.
Nothing can be "left over". If your phone has been updated to 12.1, then you have the universal/only factory firmware build available. But note that there ARE carrier specific packages installed in that firmware, the specifics of which will be selected based on whatever criteria they've decided on. Might be whose sim card is installed, or could be some hardware model code.
In other words, the procedure you are attempting to follow will not yield the results you're looking for.
Are you certain that it is SIM-unlocked? If you put in a physical sim from a different carrier, does it work?
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Nothing can be "left over". If your phone has been updated to 12.1, then you have the universal/only factory firmware build available. But note that there ARE carrier specific packages installed in that firmware, the specifics of which will be selected based on whatever criteria they've decided on. Might be whose sim card is installed, or could be some hardware model code.
In other words, the procedure you are attempting to follow will not yield the results you're looking for.
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Ok, i was looking at options as I'm having trouble porting to US Mobile. Since this was sold as ATT branded Pixel 6 pro, carrier specific packages installed in the firmware based on hardware model code makes more sense.
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Are you certain that it is SIM-unlocked? If you put in a physical sim from a different carrier, does it work?
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Yeah, it is SIM unlocked. I'm using ATT as physical sim and Tmobile as e-sim. Earlier I had ATT as e-sim.
If you find the Att version of the Pixel 6pro, please tell me how to unlock the OEM.
如果您找到 Pixel 6pro 的 Att 版本，请告诉我如何解锁 OEM。
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如果您找到 Pixel 6pro 的 Att 版本，请告诉我如何解锁 OEM。
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If you find an Att version of the Pixel 6pro, please tell me how to unlock the OEM.
Nergal di Cuthah said:
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If you find an Att version of the Pixel 6pro, please tell me how to unlock the OEM.
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It has to be unlocked by ATT after device payoff and 6 months of continuous service.
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如果您找到 Pixel 6pro 的 Att 版本，请告诉我如何解锁 OEM。
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