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OEM NOKIA ROMs - Download & Flashable - Now Supports 93 Devices!

PLEASE NOTE, THESE TOOLS MAY NOT WORK ANYMORE DUE TO SERVER ACCESS BEING LIMITED TO NOKIA SUPPORT PERSONNEL ONLY.
WARNING!!!​
THESE FILES CAN DESTROY YOUR PHONE IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING!!! USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!!! THEY CAN ALSO VOID YOUR WARRANTY!!!​
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UPDATE: Video Tutorial Now Available​
Sorry about the Choppy Audio. I need a new Mic.​
Using the Links and Video posted here, you can download, install and run the Nokia Care Suite software. This software allows you to download the Latest STOCK OEM ROMs directly from Nokia Servers. It also allows you to flash these ROMs to your Nokia Phones. Keep in mind, this WILL WIPE YOUR PHONE CLEAN! So, be sure you have a backup of all your data, photos, videos, texts messages, etc... EVERYTHING
PS: Use these at Your Own Risk! I will not be held responsible if you destroy your new Lumia with these. With that said, I've flashed my own Lumia 900 8 times and my Lumia 920 3 times with no ill effects.
DOWNLOAD THE LATEST VERSIONS FROM HERE:
Download Nokia_Care_Suite_PST_5.0_2012.51.4.4.zip from mirrorcreator.com Use this to flash or Unbrick your phone.
Download Nokia_DataPackage_Manager_2012.18.0.zip from mirrorcreator.com Use this to download Multiple ROMs. NOT needed, as Care Suite will download individual ROMs.
Running Windows 8?
You must edit the Registry to Enable installing MSI Files as Administrator, then you need to right click on the installer file and select Run as Administrator. You can use the manual method to install the Registry edit, or you can download and run the file to install it.
Manually Add this Registry Edit to enable installing MSI Files as Administrator:
Code:
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Msi.Package\Shell\runas]
"HasLUAShield"=""
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Msi.Package\shell\runas\Command]
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00,69,00,20,00,22,00,25,00,31,00,22,00,20,00,25,00,2a,00,00,00
OR, Download This Registry Edit File and double click it to install the Registry Edit.
Install Registry Edit Use this to install
Remove Registry Edit Use this to remove
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Update: Now, MORE products supported. There are now 93 supported phones!!!

Now we just need some custom roms...if its possible

viny2cool said:
Now we just need some custom roms...if its possible
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They aren't there yet, but with SO MUCH interest in the Lumia Series, I'm sure it won't be long.

SuperSport said:
They aren't there yet, but with SO MUCH interest in the Lumia Series, I'm sure it won't be long.
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Personally I am waiting for custom themese and the ability to use freaking internet sharing without ponying up the extra 30 dollars US that the darn phone comes built with. Oh registry tweak where are you!?

I'd be surprised if there isn't at least an Interop unlock within a month.
Sent from my Lumia 900 using XDA Windows Phone 7 App

revxx14 said:
I'd be surprised if there isn't at least an interim unlock within a month.
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Agreed. Fortunately, we've got some of the brightest DEVs in the world working on it.

Is anyone else able to install the care suite on a win 7 64 bit system? I keep getting errors that I need some x86 c++ thing installed, which leads me to believe there is no 64 bit version. Not to mention that what I've read says that you need v4 installed to run v5. Both give me the error. Any ideas?

zoso28 said:
Is anyone else able to install the care suite on a win 7 64 bit system? I keep getting errors that I need some x86 c++ thing installed, which leads me to believe there is no 64 bit version. Not to mention that what I've read says that you need v4 installed to run v5. Both give me the error. Any ideas?
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I'm running it on Windows 7 Professional x64, and I only installed v5. When you see those errors, copy and paste (highlight/Ctrl C) the addresses to download the required files. There were two for me. Install the first one, then try to run the installer again, it pops up with another one. Install that, then try to install again, and it goes right through.
Also, after installation, you will need a USB driver for the Nokia Suite & Fuse Connection Manager. For my Windows version, I used this one:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Nokia\Nokia Care Suite\Drivers\WinUSB Drivers x64.msi
There are a bunch in there, but this worked for me. If that does not work for someone, try another. I'd suggest this one for Windows 7 x86:
C:\Program Files\Nokia\Nokia Care Suite\Drivers\WinUSB Drivers x86.msi
Believe me, NOBODY is more excited than I am to find this, and find it works on Windows 7 x64. Now, I can start to play with released Custom ROMs and Customizations without worrying as much. During Recovery, there is an option for USB Dead Phone Flashing. I would assume this is for Bricked Phones.

anybody use the Data Package Manager yet to see what Roms that Nokia has available? I am seeing two variants of the Rom for each color Lumia 900.
For Example for the Black version I see 2 listed they are
1. RM-808 ATT RETAIL DEVICE ALIVE BLACK
2. RM-808 VAR ATT BLACK
Anybody have an idea as to what could be different? In the Package Manager there is nothing to distinguish what the difference is between the 2 other than the Product Code of the ROM, the SW Version is the same throughout all the ROMS, and the Firmware Files are all the same size minus the Rogers Rom, they are all 350.42MB.
I've Uploaded a screenshot of the application with the ROMS Listed.

I don't know what's different, if anything, but I personally flashed the ATT Retail Alive one to my phone. I believe they call those others Variant files.

Use Rogers's ROM to flash AT&T devices
Anyone try to do this? Because of seems like the internet sharing in AT&T is different than WW model.

ceifro said:
Anyone try to do this? Because of seems like the internet sharing in AT&T is different than WW model.
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I tried once, but it failed. I was afraid of bricking it, so didn't go any further. It may work, but I was not willing to sacrifice my new Lumia quite yet...

SuperSport said:
I tried once, but it failed. I was afraid of bricking it, so didn't go any further. It may work, but I was not willing to sacrifice my new Lumia quite yet...
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OK~ Have you try the internet sharing with other carrier's SIM card?
Thanks for your kindly reply.

Nokia Lumia 900
HI Gents,
Have a question as i'm quiet new to this:
I have a Nokia Lumia 900 locked by at&t in the US. I purchased it on ebay and live in Australia.
By me flashing this phone, will it unlock it from the at&t network with ROMS provided by the above links in this thread?
Best Regards,
crowvat

ceifro said:
OK~ Have you try the internet sharing with other carrier's SIM card?
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No, sorry, I'm still locked to ATT.
crowvat said:
By me flashing this phone, will it unlock it from the at&t network with ROMS provided by the above links in this thread?
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I don't believe you can unlock the radio by flashing one of these, but maybe someone else can offer insight?
Again, I have NOT successfully flashed the Rogers ROM to my ATT Lumia, and I'm not even sure it will work. Keep in mind, it may brick your phone like flashing the wrong version of the Focus ROMs did to some Samsung Focuses, or how the HD2 had two different Radio Versions that bricked them if used incorrectly. Those two situations were unrecoverable without sending in to Factory for repair.
Another thing to keep in mind. These are 100% Original ROMs from Nokia. There are no changes or Hacks in these. You only get what your phone was originally shipped with. No need to use these if your phone is working properly. I posted them for anyone who wanted to look inside the ROMs for hacking, or anyone who has a phone in brick state that wants to try to recover.

I have a feeling successfully being able to flash the Rogers ROM over the ATT ROM might actually unlocked the internet sharing... However it's probably best to confirm in the other forum with someone who's unlocked the Rogers L900 on Telus if they were able to actually use it or if it remaining locked to Rogers.. If not, we're wasting our time trying.

I just tried to FORCE flash the Rogers ROM to my ATT Lumia, but I could not get it to work. It is failing due to not being correct hardware. Someone else might have better luck than I did. My guess is the files will need to be modified a little somewhere.
I also just added Images to the first Post that show Nokia Care Suite, and what phones are supported using this tool.

pistol44 said:
I have a feeling successfully being able to flash the Rogers ROM over the ATT ROM might actually unlocked the internet sharing... However it's probably best to confirm in the other forum with someone who's unlocked the Rogers L900 on Telus if they were able to actually use it or if it remaining locked to Rogers.. If not, we're wasting our time trying.
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Rogers customer here.
The internet sharing option IS available but any connected devices will not get internet access unless you have a tethering plan. So even if you flash a Rogers ROM to an AT&T phone, it seems the provider still can disable internet sharing on their end.

SuperSport said:
I just tried to FORCE flash the Rogers ROM to my ATT Lumia, but I could not get it to work. It is failing due to not being correct hardware. Someone else might have better luck than I did. My guess is the files will need to be modified a little somewhere.
I also just added Images to the first Post that show Nokia Care Suite, and what phones are supported using this tool.
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I wonder if you can't flash it right now because the Rogers version is also a HSPA 42 device while the ATT is only 21. Dont know if this is enough of a difference for it not to work.
source: http://www.nokia.com/ca-en/products/phone/lumia900/specifications/

JMackey said:
Rogers customer here.
The internet sharing option IS available but any connected devices will not get internet access unless you have a tethering plan. So even if you flash a Rogers ROM to an AT&T phone, it seems the provider still can disable internet sharing on their end.
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That's how the ATT version is. The option exists, but you have to call in to ATT and have it enabled for an extra charge.
I believe for those who want it free, you'll need to wait for registry access... Even then, doesn't ATT eventually find out and back charge?
Makes me wonder. Can a Rogers customer call Rogers and have it enabled for a charge on an ATT phone?

LG Escape P870 Unlock Bootloader

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Good afternoon.
I come with the illusion that any developer can help users of LG P870, I wonder if someone could develop a way to install ClockworkMod recovery as custon able to use unofficial roms, and I am desperate for waiting to come out some method to free once and for all this great phone, the phone is becoming popular because it is inexpensive and is being distributed in the U.S. by AT&T and Telcel Mexico, please support us to all of us that we have this phone.
To add a little, this phone already has root method Bin4ry with a restore script via adb.

I would love for this phone to get unlocked with CWM. It's an amazing phone. We just need to pull everyone together that has one and get them on here until someone can help. I appreciate all of the devs on here and I hope we can get something going on this awesome phone.

Ditto.
Jelly Beans.... Optimus F5 has it. Escape is the same phone. Guess we wait. Hopefully, not as long like Optimus 3D/Thrill.

Disappointing
send an email to LG for a response on whether there would be an early upgrade of our model to Jelly Bean or at least unlocking the bootloader and this was his response:
Thank you for your interest about our mobile phone.
“We received your request on LG Open Source Code Distribution site(http://opensource.lge.com).
This site is just for providing source codes of FOSS(Free and Open Source Software) we have used in our product.”
We don’t have any detailed information about LGP870’s boot loader unlock.
If there is any news, LG will announce officially.
Please wait for more times.
We hope this information will help you.
Thank you.
Sincerely yours,
simply a misfortune I regret having bought this phone from LG

No support
I contacted LG open source and the person that emailed me back said that the escape doesn't support bootloader unlocking.

stepheng273 said:
I contacted LG open source and the person that emailed me back said that the escape doesn't support bootloader unlocking.
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Has there been any development on P870 so far? At least is there a way to get unbloated version of stock firmware or change the language of the OS?
It would be cool if there is at least a list of stuff we can safely get rid of? Or can we try to get a different version to remove all the crapware AT&T pre-loaded?
Thanks in advance!

hydeah said:
Has there been any development on P870 so far? At least is there a way to get unbloated version of stock firmware or change the language of the OS?
It would be cool if there is at least a list of stuff we can safely get rid of? Or can we try to get a different version to remove all the crapware AT&T pre-loaded?
Thanks in advance!
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As far as I know, there has been no further development. I love this phone, but the lack of support is slowly making me go for either the optimus g or g2. Also as far as I know, there is no list. Its just trial and error I guess. I've personally tried to remove some stuff, but after a reboot it says security error. So certain things will cause a security error while others will be just fine. Btw, the only way (that I know of) to fix a security error is to use the lg support tool to recover your phone.
Sent from my LG-P870 using xda app-developers app

stepheng273 said:
As far as I know, there has been no further development. I love this phone, but the lack of support is slowly making me go for either the optimus g or g2. Also as far as I know, there is no list. Its just trial and error I guess. I've personally tried to remove some stuff, but after a reboot it says security error. So certain things will cause a security error while others will be just fine. Btw, the only way (that I know of) to fix a security error is to use the lg support tool to recover your phone.
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I see you are still using the device, any specific complaints about the software or the bloatware? Or are they just sitting there chilling until you actually run them? I know T-Mo had a bunch that were constantly running like T-Mo back up, My T-Mo, etc.. After the security error, was it a total restore/recovery or was it not destructive recovery? Sorry, I am not familiar with LG at all, coming from T-679 which was extremely flexible, this is a bit puzzling.
How about language, anyway to switch the language of the OS to something like German?

stepheng273 said:
As far as I know, there has been no further development. I love this phone, but the lack of support is slowly making me go for either the optimus g or g2. Also as far as I know, there is no list. Its just trial and error I guess. I've personally tried to remove some stuff, but after a reboot it says security error. So certain things will cause a security error while others will be just fine. Btw, the only way (that I know of) to fix a security error is to use the lg support tool to recover your phone.
Sent from my LG-P870 using xda app-developers app
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This is the same issue I am having is that it is coming up with that security error thing. I got into download mode and got the lg update program and every time it keeps stopping telling me to unplug and take out the battery and stuff. Just keeps doing it. Is there another way or is there something I am missing?
HELP PLEASE

wholl311 said:
This is the same issue I am having is that it is coming up with that security error thing. I got into download mode and got the lg update program and every time it keeps stopping telling me to unplug and take out the battery and stuff. Just keeps doing it. Is there another way or is there something I am missing?
HELP PLEASE
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Try putting your phone in download mode before using the lg support tool. That normally helps for me. Make sure you choose upgrade recovery in the options tab.
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hydeah said:
I see you are still using the device, any specific complaints about the software or the bloatware? Or are they just sitting there chilling until you actually run them? I know T-Mo had a bunch that were constantly running like T-Mo back up, My T-Mo, etc.. After the security error, was it a total restore/recovery or was it not destructive recovery? Sorry, I am not familiar with LG at all, coming from T-679 which was extremely flexible, this is a bit puzzling.
How about language, anyway to switch the language of the OS to something like German?
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They don't run in the background unless you update them and set them up. I keep all the updates uninstalled and disable auto update so i don't have to worry about them. And yes it is a total recovery. Nothing is saved unless it is on your sim card or sd card. You can change the system language, but I don't see a german option. You might be able to download a language pack from the play store. I'll check into it and let you know.
P.S. sorry for the late reply..

Thanks! I am looking for German and Turkish.
Also I was browsing and saw this topic where they state we can update this to latest version:
http://androidforums.com/escape-all-things-root/739561-manually-update-jellybean.html#post6197936

hydeah said:
Thanks! I am looking for German and Turkish.
Also I was browsing and saw this topic where they state we can update this to latest version:
http://androidforums.com/escape-all-things-root/739561-manually-update-jellybean.html#post6197936
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Cwm recovery for the escape is finally here!!! The guy who made it also made a custom rom. I installed it and tested it. So far everything works (I don't use Bluetooth so I haven't tested that yet).
More info here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1976116
Be sure to use Google chrome when viewing the web page he sends you to. Its all in Vietnamese and you will need to translate the whole page.
Sent from my LG-P870 using xda app-developers app

issues
stepheng273 said:
Cwm recovery for the escape is finally here!!! The guy who made it also made a custom rom. I installed it and tested it. So far everything works (I don't use Bluetooth so I haven't tested that yet).
More info here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1976116
Be sure to use Google chrome when viewing the web page he sends you to. Its all in Vietnamese and you will need to translate the whole page.
Sent from my LG-P870 using xda app-developers app
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I went to try to install the recovery and rom. First question is, I skipped the driver install and rooting my phone because I am already rooted using motochopper. The f5_touch_ recovery.apk I was told to run does nothing? I tried extracting it and it swill doesn't run or bring anything up? Do I need a program to run this file or is it because I didn't use the method included to root? Then if that is the case and i'm successful at the recovery. What do I need to do to install the Rom?Please help ASAP! I have the recovery and ROM downloaded and saved waiting to install! Been waiting to do this forever so please help! THanks sooo much!

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.

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.
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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!)