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[Guide] Debranding to India variant BLN-L22 (successful case)- Noob Friendly

Update-
Please flash the OEMINFO and Custom bin from - https://mega.nz/#!qYtlzawK!Ab86GUO40JpUZ8scGnaIszhA-3gf6bN4NdfuHb8IeBU via TWRP
and then flash the B340 update.app file from download section via dload method. if you face any issue, follow entire guide for other way of doing this.
Initial credits to @uditshah for his guide and @sanjay.rup in sorting my issues at start itself while I was not sure whether to go or not and giving me correct oeminfo file. and all fellow members, and few to name @gopinaidu77 @adriansticoid @RedSkull23 who always helped/supported and encouraged me.
This guide will work 100% if followed correctly. This was tested myself couple of nights back and I successfully debranded or rebranded, as few say, to BLN-L22 from BLN-AL10.
Old version - BLN-AL10C00B379
New version- BLN-L22C675C340
Hi Folks,
Saw many post earlier on MM for debranding to other variant, especially from China variant to EU or Indian version and few of the worked FF but not for all. It never worked for Nougat and we all were struggling, at least to debrand China variant. So in this post, we will mainly focus on EMUI 5.0 or Nougat version for debranding. Few days back, a guide was posted which was very good and helped me to debrand mine. Yes, I faced few issues while following it and for once I was stuck with
Phone Locked
FRP Locked.
That was the moment I though It will never come up but yeah there was a hope as I never saw FRP on my Chinese variant and it all started from there and in this I will share the, almost full proof, detailed steps to debrand.
Prerequisites-
Have a full TWRP backup on your current model and store on PC/SD card.
Files for the new model (BLN-L22 variant)
Memory card with at least 8 GB space.
Firmware finder tool to get the files (preferable on PC)
Huawei multi tool
Working PC and of course, Honor 6X
Most important- PATIENCE. Do not panic. It will take max 2 hours including downloads, backup, restore, flash etc. (may vary depend on your download speed)
Shall we start? Let’s go further and do it now.
Downloads-
OEMINFO -https://mega.nz/#!eBECSYKZ!rte1IxPYuw3Y0NVcySOFy23tXWXoR6vBBo46iJ6JlEw
Main update.zip B340 version - http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G1190/g79/v94286/f1/full/update.zip
Data file for B340 (This is required for putting updater app and other stuff on phone or you won’t get updater)-
http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/...el_in/update_data_full_BLN-L22_channel_in.zip
Huawei Multi Tool- https://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/?id=19002#downloads (Version V7 zip)
Firmware Finder app on PC – this is not required as I have given the link above. You can still download it for future usage- http://hwmt.ru/hwmtsite/huawei-firmware-finder/ (download for PC) or direct link- http://pro-teammt.ru/projects/hwff/GetLatestVersion.action
Steps-
Unlocking bootloader/rooting and MT tool instalaltion-
Unlock your bootloader, flash custom recovery and root it with this https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-6x/how-to/root-huawei-honor-6x-install-twrp-t3671822
Backup backup backup your current phone in TWRP.
Installation of Tool installation and backing up current OEM Info file-
Download Huawei Multi Tool from this XDA thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-8/development/tool-huawei-multi-tool-team-mt-t3523923 , direct download link https://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/?id=19002#downloads select V7 zip, extract it and go to the folder.
Run by double clicking the bat file as below
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Once the tool is running you will see the device connected as below (It will show your phone’s serial number) – Note: (I have not connected my device here, as I dindt was to flash the file again, so it wont show any device ID and just a random data)
Follow step by step images below to backup your current oeminfo file (path of the backup is the folder where you ran the bat file above\backup) in my case it was C:\Users\Downloads\Compressed\Huawei_Multi-Tool_by_Team_MT_v7\Huawei_Multi-Tool_by_Team_MT\Backup
Changing vendor/country- input 7
Selecting device- input 6X or 6x
Save or restore OEMINFO - input 1
Saving OEMINFO- input 1
Confirmation screen for saving the OEM INFO File.
Just make a copy of this file to some other folder, as same folder will be used for a new oeminfo file for new model.
Till now, we have just backed up ourselves so that in case we run into a situation where unbale to boot further or stuck, this will be handy to restore.
Let’s proceed with actual rebranding now.
Extract the Main zip file, you will get 4 files as below, copy all of them to SD card/ External memory card under “dload” folder.
Extract the Data file zip, you will get 5 files as below, copy all of them to SD card/ External memory card under “dload-data” folder.
Rename the downloaded oeminfo file to oeminfo: oeminfo-BLN-L22C675B340.zip -->> oeminfo.zip
Copy the OEFMINFO file for new variant (BLN-L22) to backup folder of Multi tool where you backed up the original oeminfo of your original model. (above path - C:\Users\Downloads\Compressed\Huawei_Multi-Tool_by_Team_MT_v7\Huawei_Multi-Tool_by_Team_MT\Backup)
Run the Huawei multi tool again same as above but this time, instead of backup of oeminfo, it will be option 2 to restore the file.
It should show the progress and confirm the download/restore complete. If this is failed, PELASE DO NOT PROCEED FURTHER and ask in comment section below.
Once OEMINFO restore is successful, you have the oeminfo of new version flash on your model.
Now reboot to fastboot, you will most probably see below status (don’t panic that’s normal now)
Phone- LOCKED
FRP- LOCKED
Remove the USB and Power off the phone by pressing power key now.
Use dload method now i.e. press Volume up + Volume down+ Power key together. Stock recovery should start flashing the files (Note- Do not just put the Update.app in dload and need all 4 files mentioned above)
Phone will verify the package and start installation. It will take only couple of minutes for 100% flash and phone will reboot.
Phone will boot but most probably give you the black screen only, for few minutes. Just waif for 3-4 minutes. (as mentioned, do not panic here as well)
Press power key to turn off the phone.
Take out the memory card and delete dload folder or rename to “dload-main”.
Rename the folder “dload-data” to dload.
Insert the SD card.
Use dload method now i.e. press Volume up + Volume down+ Power key together. Stock recovery should start flashing the files (Note- Do not just put the Update.app in dload and need all 5 files mentioned above)
This will take 30-40 seconds maximum to flash.
Once this is flashed, phone will reboot and ask you to set up the phone.
Unlike the China variant or other which may or may not ask for Google account setup, this may ask but you can skip it by skipping the Wi-Fi connection and removing the sim card so that no data is there to connect.
Follow the on screen instruction and Setup the phone.
BINGO. You are on BLN-L22 now and it will support Jio VOLTE and other stuff that other Honor 6X phones has for BLN-L22 (you are no longer other BLL, BLN model anymore and on BLN-L22)
This took me exactly 207 minutes to compile this guide and then 15-20 minutes in drafting on XDA, after I personally faced many issues but as mentioned, do not panic and proceed step by step and you would achieve what you wished for. Comment below on your experience and share if any modification is needed to the guide, I will do, but as per my knowledge, this is what I could prepare best for any NOOB user who doesn’t even know what root or anything is.
Share your thoughts on guide and ask any question when you stuck. ​
Note-
This was tested from BLN-AL10 to BLN-L22
This may work from any model/variant to BLN-L22 (most probably without any issues)
This should work for all BLL models as well, because there are no restriction on Hardware part.
Good luck and enjoy.​

What can i rebrand my BLL-L21 to? Can i rebrand to BLN?

xRevengerZee said:
What can i rebrand my BLL-L21 to? Can i rebrand to BLN?
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Yes you can. BLN and BLL is just a model name given by Huawei to region specific but no software or hardware changes.

So have you tried installing a custom ROM again?
Sent from my Honor 8 Pro using XDA Labs

adriansticoid said:
So have you tried installing a custom ROM again?
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Nope. I am happy with Indian version now. But will try ASAP because messed my phone for 3 continuous nights. Trying more will see me out of the home

adriansticoid said:
So have you tried installing a custom ROM again?
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Hows guide by the way? Any challenges or suggestion for improvement?

shashank1320 said:
Yes you can. BLN and BLL is just a model name given by Huawei to region specific but no software or hardware changes.
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Ok bro im realy happy we have one like you in our devolpment section

xRevengerZee said:
Ok bro im realy happy we have one like you in our devolpment section
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Thanks for kind words. Pleasure bro
Try and report.

shashank1320 said:
Thanks for kind words. Pleasure bro
Try and report.
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I will download files tonight and gice it a try just to be safe cause my parents bought me this phone 3weeks ago they will kill me if it dies xd dload can always work right??

xRevengerZee said:
I will download files tonight and gice it a try just to be safe cause my parents bought me this phone 3weeks ago they will kill me if it dies xd dload can always work right??
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Hehe yes it should work for sure unless we are unlucky.

I don't have experience on debranding, but if once i'll ever need to do it, here is where i'll surely come. The guide is done very well: listed on steps like you did with the help of detailed images, makes practically impossibile to make errors even to the best noob on earth, making it as you said 100% working so. Excellent work mate, respect!

RedSkull23 said:
I don't have experience on debranding, but if once i'll ever need to do it, here is where i'll surely come. The guide is done very well: listed on steps like you did with the help of detailed images, makes practically impossibile to make errors even to the best noob on earth, making it as you said 100% working so. Excellent work mate, respect!
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Your comment made my evening brother. Thanks for such great comment.

Hey !! Great guide. So finaly you use HW Tools Restore method !!

sanjay.rup said:
Hey !! Great guide. So finaly you use HW Tools Restore method !!
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Yes bro. I was flashing it via zip but then it worked perfectly fine via tool

shashank1320 said:
Hows guide by the way? Any challenges or suggestion for improvement?
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There is no more actually. Very detailed guide.
Sent from my Honor 8 Pro using XDA Labs

This guide is fully applicable for L21 debranding as well. Just need the correct file for this.

shashank1320 said:
Your comment made my evening brother. Thanks for such great comment.
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You're welcome pal

I am hoping to try and attempt this but would like to have a contingency plan just in case... Is there a link to download the full os for a BLN-AL40?

chanthony said:
I am hoping to try and attempt this but would like to have a contingency plan just in case... Is there a link to download the full os for a BLN-AL40?
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No bro. There aren't any package published yet for this model. I searched byt could not find any

shashank1320 said:
No bro. There aren't any package published yet for this model. I searched byt could not find any
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Thanks

Bootloader unlock

Hi all,
I'm considering buying a Nokia 7.1 and I was wondering if the current unlock procedure is working with this version as well?
Thanks!

According to a facebook post, they are not going to offer any bootloader unlock for the 7.1. Hopefully this is wrong information.
Nokia Mobile Hi Robert! Thanks for your interest. At this point, there are no plans of releasing the 7.1 with an unlocked bootloader.

Until HMD allows bootloader unlocking I'll stick with Oneplus and Xaiomi for complete control and root access

Can a Mod fix the title for this thread? It may be here awhile. Thanks.

Someone needs to try once they have a 7.1?
nokia.com/en_int/phones/bootloader

lensgrabber said:
According to a facebook post, they are not going to offer any bootloader unlock for the 7.1. Hopefully this is wrong information.
Nokia Mobile Hi Robert! Thanks for your interest. At this point, there are no plans of releasing the 7.1 with an unlocked bootloader.
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I think that comment is taken out of context. I see it as they are shipping all phones with locked bootloader, not that they won't be unlockable.

rouyal said:
I think that comment is taken out of context. I see it as they are shipping all phones with locked bootloader, not that they won't be unlockable.
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Yes, my reading as well.

Fair, here was my original question but I do understand the possible confusion between unlockable and selling it unlocked.
Thinking about getting two 7.1 devices when they start shipping. Is there word on whether or not the bootloader will be unlockable? If the bootloader can't be unlocked I'll move on to something else.
Nokia Mobile Hi Robert! Thanks for your interest. At this point, there are no plans of releasing the 7.1 with an unlocked bootloader.

I tried the Nokia Bootloader Unlock method, no joy. The unlock app says "Device not support."

rauq said:
I tried the Nokia Bootloader Unlock method, no joy. The unlock app says "Device not support."
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that`s why i`d never buy a Nokia phone.
As long as Nokia doesn`t allow their customers to do with their phones what THEY want i buy Xiaomi phones :good:

Why is the OEM unlock toggle in development settings greyed out , have Nokia locked it down ?
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DoobyDroid said:
Why is the OEM unlock toggle in development settings greyed out , have Nokia locked it down ? View attachment 4656971
Sent from my Nokia 7.1 using Tapatalk
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yes. but you can open bootloader for money.

How so?

Seriously?! I was thinking in buying this phone because it isn't huge and it is android One. The only alternatives that I can think are Xiaomi Mi A2 or Galaxy S9

pmj_pedro said:
Seriously?! I was thinking in buying this phone because it isn't huge and it is android One. The only alternatives that I can think are Xiaomi Mi A2 or Galaxy S9
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It's a decent device, and having One is certainly a plus, but I'm moving on to the Sony XZ3 for a few reasons including the lack of an easy, supported method of unlocking the bl.
Additionally, AOSP is available for the Sony if that's your preference and it gets timely monthly updates.

Nokia's Bootloader Unlock site
mjheid.muc said:
Hi all,
I'm considering buying a Nokia 7.1 and I was wondering if the current unlock procedure is working with this version as well?
Thanks!
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Hey there,
I own a Nokia 7.1 and was also looking around for a way to unlock the bootloader. I've been looking around and it turns out Nokia has their own website for this. I have unfortunately not posted enough times to give a URL, but a quick search for 'nokia bootloader unlock' has the top result showing the page I am referencing.
Not sure if it's been posted as a reply before, but I thought I'd share.

Here's the site.
Not used it personally though
The second result when searching is a paid service($8) but they remotely connect to your computer to do it which I'd not be comfortable with to be honest
https://www.nokia.com/phones/en_int/bootloader/

abitrubbish said:
Here's the site.
Not used it personally though
The second result when searching is a paid service($8) but they remotely connect to your computer to do it which I'd not be comfortable with to be honest
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I used said 8$ Service today. Some indian guy named Narender Singh, friendly, patient with a Android noob like me. Communication in my case via Telegram chat. Time difference isn't that large from Germany to India (they have UTC+5:30). Contrary to my sparse Android skills I'm definetely not a complete noob with computers, know a console command when I see one. I took precautions, and was aware at what was happening on screen and tracking the clipboard at all times. But really nothing suspicious ever happened. He used all the software and ROMs that i had downloaded myself in advance from sources I found myself using google (f.e. NOSt 0.6).
He did do all the nessessary steps in the cmd, always inside the NOSt path, fastboot this and fastboot that, not a single command did look suspicious or aimed at the computer (which was a fresh win10 set up for the purpose, and not in Home Network). He looked up some serial Number and other device information he got from the phone NOSt console commands, copied them to a newly created text file. Two minutes later he copied a large string into said textfiles (no console commands, more like a veeeery long key) which he supposedly created from the serial number and other device information he got from my phone.
Some rebooting the phone in download mode later, the bootloader is unlocked (console confirmed, downloadmodescreen in phone confirmed as well).
We had no luck in installing the Havoc GSI ROM however, which I had downloaded in advance, but in a wrong version (like for twrp and/or tailored for some motorola?). So now my next problem is: since not many people know how to unlock the bootloader of the Nokia 7.1, nobody will develop a custom ROM tailored for it.
I will now have to look for and try some GSI google-assistant-free ROMs the next days and try those twrp/adb installation guides... Any suggestions are welcome :fingers-crossed:
Narender suggested, that I should try Custom ROMs tailored for "Nokia 6.1 Plus". Don't know why, probably the model is very similar? I'd feel more like trying generic GSI ROMs instead, but that's just a feeling, because i simply don't know how similar they really are.
So far my feedback on unlocking the bootloader on my 7.1.

I don't know if this helps or not, but you can still toggle the oem unlock button even if its greyed out on pie.
All you have to do is turn off the developer options and turn it back on , but as soon you turn on the developer options click on the oem unlock button as quickly as possible and it should toggle the button. Well, it did in my case.
Has anyone tried using it. Let me know if it works.

sers said:
I used said 8$ Service today. Some indian guy named Narender Singh, friendly, patient with a Android noob like me. Communication in my case via Telegram chat. Time difference isn't that large from Germany to India (they have UTC+5:30). Contrary to my sparse Android skills I'm definetely not a complete noob with computers, know a console command when I see one. I took precautions, and was aware at what was happening on screen and tracking the clipboard at all times. But really nothing suspicious ever happened. He used all the software and ROMs that i had downloaded myself in advance from sources I found myself using google (f.e. NOSt 0.6).
He did do all the nessessary steps in the cmd, always inside the NOSt path, fastboot this and fastboot that, not a single command did look suspicious or aimed at the computer (which was a fresh win10 set up for the purpose, and not in Home Network). He looked up some serial Number and other device information he got from the phone NOSt console commands, copied them to a newly created text file. Two minutes later he copied a large string into said textfiles (no console commands, more like a veeeery long key) which he supposedly created from the serial number and other device information he got from my phone.
Some rebooting the phone in download mode later, the bootloader is unlocked (console confirmed, downloadmodescreen in phone confirmed as well).
We had no luck in installing the Havoc GSI ROM however, which I had downloaded in advance, but in a wrong version (like for twrp and/or tailored for some motorola?). So now my next problem is: since not many people know how to unlock the bootloader of the Nokia 7.1, nobody will develop a custom ROM tailored for it.
I will now have to look for and try some GSI google-assistant-free ROMs the next days and try those twrp/adb installation guides... Any suggestions are welcome :fingers-crossed:
Narender suggested, that I should try Custom ROMs tailored for "Nokia 6.1 Plus". Don't know why, probably the model is very similar? I'd feel more like trying generic GSI ROMs instead, but that's just a feeling, because i simply don't know how similar they really are.
So far my feedback on unlocking the bootloader on my 7.1.
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Saw a guy running los, here.
Update : https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-7-1/how-to/overlay-apk-treble-gsi-users-t3907916
Check out this link.

General Nokia G20 TA-1365 Official Flash File

Nokia G20 TA-1365 Official Flash File
Flash File Version.
HMDSW_TA-1365-1010-0-00WW-B01-user_devicekit.zip
Flashing can be done using HMD Device Kit but this software is only allowed to be used by Nokia's authorised care center.
Look out on the internet on how to access the software.
Warning!
This file must be used with TA-1365 Variant only.
Please look at the back of your phone for correct
model information.
Google Drive download Link

Hello, I have a Nokia G10. I would like help to have a custom ROM possibility like Lineages OS.
Would it be useful to do something?

S0llar said:
Hello, I have a Nokia G10. I would like help to have a custom ROM possibility like Lineages OS.
Would it be useful to do something?
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Do you need a custom rom or original flash file?

mvikrant97 said:
Do you need a custom rom or original flash file?
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Ah, the best would be a lineageos rom for Nokia G10 TA-1334, with a TWRP and the flash procedure that goes with it, but for the moment I only have the phone and some motivation.
If I can dump files, provide data to help, I volunteer and maybe even build the custom rom. But I'm aware that we need root privileges, and build a TWRP too.
I am a novice. Sorry if I misunderstood what is needed to port a new smartphone.

Hello, my Nokia G20 is write on the back TA-1365 , but after fresh installation with this firmware always get stuck on logo android one. To work properly I needed to change the preloader file to a variant TA-1336 and work. is it normal?

ladinoest said:
Hello, my Nokia G20 is write on the back TA-1365 , but after fresh installation with this firmware always get stuck on logo android one. To work properly I needed to change the preloader file to a variant TA-1336 and work. is it normal?
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This is to be used only with HMD device Kit and not sp flash tools.

power off your nokia . boot to fastboot , and run this command " fastboot set_active other " , restart your device give it a few mins .

mvikrant97 said:
Nokia G20 TA-1365 Official Flash File
Flash File Version.
HMDSW_TA-1365-1010-0-00WW-B01-user_devicekit.zip
Flashing can be done using HMD Device Kit but this software is only allowed to be used by Nokia's authorised care center.
Look out on the internet on how to access the software.
Warning!
This file must be used with TA-1365 Variant only.
Please look at the back of your phone for correct
model information.
Google Drive download Link
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I'm facing too much lagging issue in Nokia G20 (TA-1365) ,it's Android 12 (4+64).h
What should i do someone help me please....
should I install a custom rom or go back to Android 11 or what???

garvdon365 said:
I'm facing too much lagging issue in Nokia G20 (TA-1365) ,it's Android 12 (4+64).h
What should i do someone help me please....
should I install a custom rom or go back to Android 11 or what???
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Try resetting your device first!

mvikrant97 said:
Try resetting your device first!
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Yup , did that for 2 times , no noticeable changes so far...
Can I get some contact of you, like telegram , discord or something else...

garvdon365 said:
Yup , did that for 2 times , no noticeable changes so far...
Can I get some contact of you, like telegram , discord or something else...
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Telegram +91-9529878920 and +91-9922675839

mvikrant97 said:
Nokia G20 TA-1365 Official Flash File
Flash File Version.
HMDSW_TA-1365-1010-0-00WW-B01-user_devicekit.zip
Flashing can be done using HMD Device Kit but this software is only allowed to be used by Nokia's authorised care center.
Look out on the internet on how to access the software.
Warning!
This file must be used with TA-1365 Variant only.
Please look at the back of your phone for correct
model information.
Google Drive download Link
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Hey btw I cracked hmd devicekit (unobfuscated c#) by bypassing any sign in checks, ill make it public later

areallydumbperson said:
Hey btw I cracked hmd devicekit (unobfuscated c#) by bypassing any sign in checks, ill make it public later
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Are you serious?

mvikrant97 said:
Are you serious?
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Yes i am serious, in my nokia 2.2 days i cracked it for fun then downgraded my phone to the first build of android it shipped with
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for anyone needing to flash, heres hmd devicekit, ive obviously patched the app to remove any login reqs. please note youll need to run as admin to access functions, if you are paranoid use dnspy and open the exe in there, its unobfuscated C#
ZIP VT: https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/f2364de73dbfc8983c7a7fb0019edfc65a35ebfc63344692bd0893cdede65fcc (detections are false positives)

hi i am trying to FRP erase as i can not get to phone there is lockscreen. My newphiew doesnt remember the unlock numbers! So i am familiar with recovery and flashing but this is so strange phone!
I can not get to recovery only in fastboot mode. I have mediatek drivers but still i cant flash with flashtool and i tried HMD Device kit as admin but i dont have permissions.
So is it problem that there is no usb debugging enabled? or why i can not use your tool... i am so tired i have done almost everything.
Any clue on how to get firmware or delete lockscreen?

zaf_4 said:
hi i am trying to FRP erase as i can not get to phone there is lockscreen. My newphiew doesnt remember the unlock numbers! So i am familiar with recovery and flashing but this is so strange phone!
I can not get to recovery only in fastboot mode. I have mediatek drivers but still i cant flash with flashtool and i tried HMD Device kit as admin but i dont have permissions.
So is it problem that there is no usb debugging enabled? or why i can not use your tool... i am so tired i have done almost everything.
Any clue on how to get firmware or delete lockscreen?
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You can definitely unlock your device but you would need to disassemble the device and then short the test point so that you can unlock your device.
HMD Device Kit is not a free software and Nokia Care Centers are only able to access it but outsiders do have access to the software who charge heavy fees.

mvikrant97 said:
You can definitely unlock your device but you would need to disassemble the device and then short the test point so that you can unlock your device.
HMD Device Kit is not a free software and Nokia Care Centers are only able to access it but outsiders do have access to the software who charge heavy fees.
If you want to unlock your device without opening it please let me know I will help you unlock it using authorised software and I will bear the cost of the unlock.
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I am not trying to open the device. I thought that the zip above was just fine because i downloaded the issue was that i do not have permission i guess, that is the message i get.
So i will try if i can flash firmware from fastboot mode.
No need to bear any cost to a stranger pal like me!
If you have any advice or something to share that would be awesome.

zaf_4 said:
I am not trying to open the device. I thought that the zip above was just fine because i downloaded the issue was that i do not have permission i guess, that is the message i get.
So i will try if i can flash firmware from fastboot mode.
No need to bear any cost to a stranger pal like me!
If you have any advice or something to share that would be awesome.
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You cannot flash or unlock your phone without unlocking bootloader of the device unofficially.

so do you have any guide?

Question Flash non-indian firmware on LE2121?

Hi everyone!
after a lot of searching (including in this forum) i haven't quite understood what is or isn't possible, and i haven't been able to get clear answers. so sorry if this was already discussed a couple of times.
i own the indian variant (LE2121), even though i live in Israel (aliexpress is the only decent way to get your hands on oneplus devices in my country),
for obvious reasons in an ideal world i would want to install a global firmware on my device, so i can uninstall bloatware and avoid Inidian restrictions that aren't necessary in my country.
is that a possibility?
from what research i managed to do: i understand that i need a suitable version of MSMDownloadTool (which i couldn't find) and a firmware (which i saw is listed in the sticky threads).
should i download everything as if i own the global variant of the device? should i download the LE2121 version of the MSMTool and the global rom? do i need to root/unlock the bootloader for my device?
i also have tried to just download the newest global version and install it via Settings -> local install, but it just tells me "verification failed" and nothing else.
last thing: if it helps, my device currently has this firmware version: LE2121_11_F.20
would really appreciate any help i can get,
cheers.

SilverWingsX said:
Hi everyone!
after a lot of searching (including in this forum) i haven't quite understood what is or isn't possible, and i haven't been able to get clear answers. so sorry if this was already discussed a couple of times.
i own the indian variant (LE2121), even though i live in Israel (aliexpress is the only decent way to get your hands on oneplus devices in my country),
for obvious reasons in an ideal world i would want to install a global firmware on my device, so i can uninstall bloatware and avoid Inidian restrictions that aren't necessary in my country.
is that a possibility?
from what research i managed to do: i understand that i need a suitable version of MSMDownloadTool (which i couldn't find) and a firmware (which i saw is listed in the sticky threads).
should i download everything as if i own the global variant of the device? should i download the LE2121 version of the MSMTool and the global rom? do i need to root/unlock the bootloader for my device?
i also have tried to just download the newest global version and install it via Settings -> local install, but it just tells me "verification failed" and nothing else.
last thing: if it helps, my device currently has this firmware version: LE2121_11_F.20
would really appreciate any help i can get,
cheers.
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I will try to fix you an MSM tool that will take you from Indian to Global 11.2.3.3, then you can update from there.... Give me a little while.

SilverWingsX said:
Hi everyone!
after a lot of searching (including in this forum) i haven't quite understood what is or isn't possible, and i haven't been able to get clear answers. so sorry if this was already discussed a couple of times.
i own the indian variant (LE2121), even though i live in Israel (aliexpress is the only decent way to get your hands on oneplus devices in my country),
for obvious reasons in an ideal world i would want to install a global firmware on my device, so i can uninstall bloatware and avoid Inidian restrictions that aren't necessary in my country.
is that a possibility?
from what research i managed to do: i understand that i need a suitable version of MSMDownloadTool (which i couldn't find) and a firmware (which i saw is listed in the sticky threads).
should i download everything as if i own the global variant of the device? should i download the LE2121 version of the MSMTool and the global rom? do i need to root/unlock the bootloader for my device?
i also have tried to just download the newest global version and install it via Settings -> local install, but it just tells me "verification failed" and nothing else.
last thing: if it helps, my device currently has this firmware version: LE2121_11_F.20
would really appreciate any help i can get,
cheers.
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SilverWingsX said:
Hi everyone!
after a lot of searching (including in this forum) i haven't quite understood what is or isn't possible, and i haven't been able to get clear answers. so sorry if this was already discussed a couple of times.
i own the indian variant (LE2121), even though i live in Israel (aliexpress is the only decent way to get your hands on oneplus devices in my country),
for obvious reasons in an ideal world i would want to install a global firmware on my device, so i can uninstall bloatware and avoid Inidian restrictions that aren't necessary in my country.
is that a possibility?
from what research i managed to do: i understand that i need a suitable version of MSMDownloadTool (which i couldn't find) and a firmware (which i saw is listed in the sticky threads).
should i download everything as if i own the global variant of the device? should i download the LE2121 version of the MSMTool and the global rom? do i need to root/unlock the bootloader for my device?
i also have tried to just download the newest global version and install it via Settings -> local install, but it just tells me "verification failed" and nothing else.
last thing: if it helps, my device currently has this firmware version: LE2121_11_F.20
would really appreciate any help i can get,
cheers.
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You can flash the global rom with unlocked bootloader and fastboot enchanched (fbe)
Or you Download load the global rom
And open it with 7z and edit a file in the zip with notepad++ and then flash it with a local update
Edit the payload_porperties.txt
The line oplus_update_eingine_verify_disable=0 to
oplus_update_eingine_verify_disable=1

Here you go, This should work. May have to play around with the check boxes and if a target button is available, select India......
File on MEGA
mega.nz

TheGhost1951 said:
Here you go, This should work. May have to play around with the check boxes and if a target button is available, select India......
File on MEGA
mega.nz
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ChrisFeiveel84 said:
You can flash the global rom with unlocked bootloader and fastboot enchanched (fbe)
Or you Download load the global rom
And open it with 7z and edit a file in the zip with notepad++ and then flash it with a local update
Edit the payload_porperties.txt
The line oplus_update_eingine_verify_disable=0 to
oplus_update_eingine_verify_disable=1
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holy! thanks for both of you!
very much appreciated!
i will update if it worked.

TheGhost1951 said:
Here you go, This should work. May have to play around with the check boxes and if a target button is available, select India......
File on MEGA
mega.nz
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got a question for you,
i tried using the tool you gave me (and other identical tools i found online before i posted this thread), and im stuck on this screen:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
it shows both COM 8 & 9 because i tried two different usb slots with two different cables. i ended up using a type-c to type-c cable since it's the most reliable cable i have atm.
my phone is in EDL mode (as far as i can tell) and it shows up in device manager like so, after i installed Qualcomm drivers and restarted my PC:
i'm using Windows 11, i have tried using compatibility mode and\or "start as administrator", but it didn't help.
thanks a bunch!

SilverWingsX said:
got a question for you,
i tried using the tool you gave me (and other identical tools i found online before i posted this thread), and im stuck on this screen:
View attachment 5871983
it shows both COM 8 & 9 because i tried two different usb slots with two different cables. i ended up using a type-c to type-c cable since it's the most reliable cable i have atm.
my phone is in EDL mode (as far as i can tell) and it shows up in device manager like so, after i installed Qualcomm drivers and restarted my PC:
View attachment 5871985
i'm using Windows 11, i have tried using compatibility mode and\or "start as administrator", but it didn't help.
thanks a bunch!
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You have to disable driver Signatur for install tje driver

ChrisFeiveel84 said:
You have to disable driver Signatur for install tje driver
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It is a driver issue for sure...

TheGhost1951 said:
It is a driver issue for sure...
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You see this on the Screenshot

ChrisFeiveel84 said:
You have to disable driver Signatur for install tje driver
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TheGhost1951 said:
It is a driver issue for sure...
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I disabled the signature enforcement and it solved the issue, as you told!
The provided MSM tool worked,
Thank you both very very much!

SilverWingsX said:
I disabled the signature enforcement and it solved the issue, as you told!
The provided MSM tool worked,
Thank you both very very much!
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Great to hear it...

The Lord always provides for our needs!

SilverWingsX said:
I disabled the signature enforcement and it solved the issue, as you told!
The provided MSM tool worked,
Thank you both very very much!
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Everything going well for you since the conversion?

TheGhost1951 said:
Everything going well for you since the conversion?
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system-wide, yes. everything works as expected and i don't get any weird errors, plus having the benefit of formatting my phone makes it feel smooth and "new" again, which is nice.
one of the main reasons i did this (aside from what i mentioned originally) is because i sometimes get stutters desynced audio when playing video (no matter the source). i can resolve this by closing all apps and re-opening youtube/whatever i was watching.
i hoped it'd be fixed with the firmware change but it wasn't. maybe it's a hardware issue or something

SilverWingsX said:
system-wide, yes. everything works as expected and i don't get any weird errors, plus having the benefit of formatting my phone makes it feel smooth and "new" again, which is nice.
one of the main reasons i did this (aside from what i mentioned originally) is because i sometimes get stutters desynced audio when playing video (no matter the source). i can resolve this by closing all apps and re-opening youtube/whatever i was watching.
i hoped it'd be fixed with the firmware change but it wasn't. maybe it's a hardware issue or something
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If I see any answers, will let you know. I don't know if the audio.img or whatever it is called is available to be flashed...

Updating Android on a Blacklisted Phone

I have a note 10+ 5g that I bought from an individual seller 2 years ago. Recently I found out this phone is blacklisted in the US (I am in another country so the phone is working fine). The phone is stuck on android 10 and tells me the software is up to date.
A. Does this have to do with the phone being blacklisted?
B. Is there anything I can do to update to android 12? (I have no experience whatsoever but can follow instructions in case that works).
I tried contacting the carrier but they said I need an account in order to get help clearing the imei, I cannot contact the person I bought it from because he's obviously a fraud plus it's been a while, I tried searching for online services but cannot tell which ones are legit they all look fishy to me.
Should I just settle with this old version until I get a new device?
TIA

RANDS96 said:
I have a note 10+ 5g that I bought from an individual seller 2 years ago. Recently I found out this phone is blacklisted in the US (I am in another country so the phone is working fine). The phone is stuck on android 10 and tells me the software is up to date.
A. Does this have to do with the phone being blacklisted?
B. Is there anything I can do to update to android 12? (I have no experience whatsoever but can follow instructions in case that works).
I tried contacting the carrier but they said I need an account in order to get help clearing the imei, I cannot contact the person I bought it from because he's obviously a fraud plus it's been a while, I tried searching for online services but cannot tell which ones are legit they all look fishy to me.
Should I just settle with this old version until I get a new device?
TIA
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If the above suggestion does not work, we can follow this tutorial. I have followed it before and it worked. Perhaps the reason you cannot update normally is because of where you are and what firmware is on the phone.

ethical_haquer said:
If the above suggestion does not work, we can follow this tutorial. I have followed it before and it worked. Perhaps the reason you cannot update normally is because of where you are and what firmware is on the phone.
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I'm not exactly sure what the issue is, but I'm having other issues also with turning on VoLTE for example. Could it be a problem with how they unlocked the phone before selling it to me? Please excuse my ignorance and or stupid questions.

RANDS96 said:
I'm not exactly sure what the issue is, but I'm having other issues also with turning on VoLTE for example. Could it be a problem with how they unlocked the phone before selling it to me? Please excuse my ignorance and or stupid questions.
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I'm guessing the reason you're phone is having problems is because it was bought in a different country then you, and the version of Android available varies depending on where you are. For example, wireless regulations and standards vary by location. Regardless of the issue, the tutorial I linked to should solve it. I can help guide you through it and answer questions if you'd like.

ethical_haquer said:
I'm guessing the reason you're phone is having problems is because it was bought in a different country then you, and the version of Android available varies depending on where you are. For example, wireless regulations and standards vary by location. Regardless of the issue, the tutorial I linked to should solve it. I can help guide you through it and answer questions if you'd like.
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I appreciate it! Let me do my homework and study the tutorial first.

Blacklisted phone discussions, regardless of the circumstances are not permitted.
Feel free to continue discussing how to flash/update the phone but any discussion on circumventing a blacklist will result in a warning or ban pending the circumstances.

ethical_haquer said:
I'm guessing the reason you're phone is having problems is because it was bought in a different country then you, and the version of Android available varies depending on where you are. For example, wireless regulations and standards vary by location. Regardless of the issue, the tutorial I linked to should solve it. I can help guide you through it and answer questions if you'd like.
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Well, I'm stuck on the very first step, downloaded httpcanary but couldn't figure out how to use it, when it's running and I start the updater instead of telling me the software is up to date it says there was a server error and the update cant be downloaded

RANDS96 said:
Well, I'm stuck on the very first step, downloaded httpcanary but couldn't figure out how to use it, when it's running and I start the updater instead of telling me the software is up to date it says there was a server error and the update cant be downloaded
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Let's do this option: "Download the Odin-flashable package". Dial *#1234#" to figure out what you're current CSC code is. I already have Bifrost installed, so if you want me to I can download the correct firmware and then upload it here.

ethical_haquer said:
Let's do this option: "Download the Odin-flashable package". Dial *#1234#" to figure out what you're current CSC code is. I already have Bifrost installed, so if you want me to I can download the correct firmware and then upload it here.
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I'd really appreciate that, it's OYN and I've searched for that and could not find anything

RANDS96 said:
I'd really appreciate that, it's OYN and I've searched for that and could not find anything
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All right, can you give me your model number (SM-...)? I'll see if Bifrost recognizes it.

ethical_haquer said:
All right, can you give me your model number (SM-...)? I'll see if Bifrost recognizes it.
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SM-N976U

RANDS96 said:
SM-N976U
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It looks like the CSC code "OYN" is not recognized. Looks like this has happened before: link. I suggest that we flash the EUX version, as it is the most common and is what most (perhaps all) new phones come with, so it should work in your country (I have it and I'm in the U.S.).

ethical_haquer said:
It looks like the CSC code "OYN" is not recognized. Looks like this has happened before: link. I suggest that we flash the EUX version, as it is the most common and is what most (perhaps all) new phones come with, so it should work in your country (I have it and I'm in the U.S.).
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So it doesn't make a difference if we use another code? Cool

RANDS96 said:
So it doesn't make a difference if we use another code? Cool
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Alright, I believe I just figured everything out! Based off your model number: "SM-N976U", your device is a T-Mobile one. This means that your phone should have TMB (T-Mobile) firmware, as you can see here (notice that there are only three CSC codes available for your device). On Bifrost, TMB is showing as available for your device, so I am downloading the Android 12 (latest available) version for you right now. Let me know if you want me to keep downloading it.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

ethical_haquer said:
Alright, I believe I just figured everything out! Based off your model number: "SM-N976U", your device is a T-Mobile one. This means that your phone should have TMB (T-Mobile) firmware, as you can see here (notice that there are only three CSC codes available for your device). On Bifrost, TMB is showing as available for your device, so I am downloading the Android 12 (latest available) version for you right now. Let me know if you want me to keep downloading it.
View attachment 5892699
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Yes please and thank you so much. This doesn't lock the device again does it?

RANDS96 said:
Yes please and thank you so much. This doesn't lock the device again does it?
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What kind of "lock"? Boot-loader?

ethical_haquer said:
What kind of "lock"? Boot-loader?
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So many terms I don't understand how am I supposed to do this

RANDS96 said:
So many terms I don't understand how am I supposed to do this
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Don't worry, I've done this before. I just restarted downloading the firmware - Sorry, I've been busy the past couple of days. Remember, if you have any questions, let me know. Just don't get overwhelmed, we can do it.
P.S.: Firmware should be done downloading in ~2 hrs, and then I'll upload it for you.

ethical_haquer said:
Don't worry, I've done this before. I just restarted downloading the firmware - Sorry, I've been busy the past couple of days. Remember, if you have any questions, let me know. Just don't get overwhelmed, we can do it.
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Thanks a lot really you've been so helpful

RANDS96 said:
Thanks a lot really you've been so helpful
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Make that a little more than 2 hrs. Tomorrow morning it might be done. (no guarantees!)