Question LE2127 Bootloader unlock issues and ROM flash

[Kittenphile]

It's been 9 years since I last did anything like this and resources seem a bit scattered so I would like a push in the right direction to get my phone where I want.

My phone is on LE2127_11_f.27 and want to unlock the bootloader, install twrp, and flash Lineage OS but I'm running into an issue with bootloader unlocking.

The device is carrier unlocked and I have a token file provided from oneplus but it doesnt seem to be working.
OEM unlocking is on but I get this error when trying to unlock it.

Im guessing the file they sent me is wrong because I had to communicate with customer support as my serial number was 7 digits long as opposed to 8 digits.

With this in mind, Ive also seen posts saying I don't need to have a token to unlock.

Should I use magisk to unlock it instead? Are there advantages/disadvantages to it? (it being a dependency, adding a safety net, etc.)

Finally, what should I do in what order? I can figure out the details of execution but I want to make sure everything will go smoothly.

 

[TheGhost1951]

It's been 9 years since I last did anything like this and resources seem a bit scattered so I would like a push in the right direction to get my phone where I want.

My phone is on LE2127_11_f.27 and want to unlock the bootloader, install twrp, and flash Lineage OS but I'm running into an issue with bootloader unlocking.

The device is carrier unlocked and I have a token file provided from oneplus but it doesnt seem to be working.
OEM unlocking is on but I get this error when trying to unlock it.
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Im guessing the file they sent me is wrong because I had to communicate with customer support as my serial number was 7 digits long as opposed to 8 digits.

With this in mind, Ive also seen posts saying I don't need to have a token to unlock.

Should I use magisk to unlock it instead? Are there advantages/disadvantages to it? (it being a dependency, adding a safety net, etc.)

Finally, what should I do in what order? I can figure out the details of execution but I want to make sure everything will go smoothly.

How old is the phone? You should not have been able to get an unlock token with only 7 digits in a serial number. Been there and done that. Again how old is the phone?

 

[TheGhost1951]

Also did you buy the phone from T-Mobile, and is TMO your cell carrier? I can get you where you need to be, but need the information.

 

[TheGhost1951]

I can link you to a TMO to GLO MSM Tool, then you can unlock bootloader without a token, then install lineageOS, install TWRP and magisk.

 

[Kittenphile]

How old is the phone? You should not have been able to get an unlock token with only 7 digits in a serial number. Been there and done that. Again how old is the phone?

Also did you buy the phone from T-Mobile, and is TMO your cell carrier? I can get you where you need to be, but need the information.

I got this as a warranty exchange direct from tmobile probably late 2019 early 2020

Tmobile was my carrier but now i use metro


So, im hearing that i use tmo to glo msm, then unlock bootloader how?

 

[Kittenphile]

I can link you to a TMO to GLO MSM Tool, then you can unlock bootloader without a token, then install lineageOS, install TWRP and magisk.

Also why would I want magisk? i actually dont really need root tbh.

Also you got discord? id love to chat there for more realtime replies. I will post the workflow here when done for reference's sake.

Garde#8124

 

[TheGhost1951]

I got this as a warranty exchange direct from tmobile probably late 2019 early 2020

Tmobile was my carrier but now i use metro


So, im hearing that i use tmo to glo msm, then unlock bootloader how?

I will give you the link for the MSM Tool to convert you from TMO to GLO Thursday because until then I will be on the road. It will convert your TMO to GLO so you can unlock the bootloader. Patience!

 

[TheGhost1951]

If you don't want root, you don't have to root to install LineageOS.

 

[TheGhost1951]

I will have it for you Wednesday!

 

[TheGhost1951]

In the meantime, disable driver signing on PC, reboot PC, download the latest OnePlus and Qualcomm USB drivers and install them and then reboot PC. Then you will be ready to convert the phone!

 

[Kittenphile]

In the meantime, disable driver signing on PC, reboot PC, download the latest OnePlus and Qualcomm USB drivers and install them and then reboot PC. Then you will be ready to convert the phone!

I will have it for you Wednesday!

Thank you.

 

[athulkr]

My power button is not working. Is there any command to exit from edl mode?

 

[alecxs]

yes there is. but edl itself has a timeout, so it won't accept commands