OnePlus8 VZW Bootloader is Not Unlockable

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clisays

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Follow this guide regarding MSM Readback to backup your partition(s).
for now.I'm in Verizon,my phone no problems,I just want fix when me flash hydrogen OS or international oxygen OS、Europe OOS signal failed question,I can try find whoareyou get me help,but her ,just interesting to unlock bootloader,her can't help me,i found XDA development ,no answer,but i get a guide,they tell me, MSM tool can backup img,i wanna try use MSM tool backup modem.img,use adb shell flash it,but,i don't konw how can do .
 

rodken

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for now.I'm in Verizon,my phone no problems,I just want fix when me flash hydrogen OS or international oxygen OS、Europe OOS signal failed question,I can try find whoareyou get me help,but her ,just interesting to unlock bootloader,her can't help me,i found XDA development ,no answer,but i get a guide,they tell me, MSM tool can backup img,i wanna try use MSM tool backup modem.img,use adb shell flash it,but,i don't konw how can do .
You need to scour XDA and reach out to some folks that might assist you in that matter.
 

Xryphon

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You need to scour XDA and reach out to some folks that might assist you in that matter.
Interestingly enough, I have the same issue when attempting to get cellular service on the global ROM. It seems that only the Verizon ROM has the capability of utilizing the modem - but somehow, custom ROMs can. It is just the global and European ROMs that cannot do so.
 

rodken

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Interestingly enough, I have the same issue when attempting to get cellular service on the global ROM. It seems that only the Verizon ROM has the capability of utilizing the modem - but somehow, custom ROMs can. It is just the global and European ROMs that cannot do so.
Custom ROMs can
-- Not are all created equal.
-- Some ROMs lack the ability to send/receive MMS and some ROMs can't even initiate SMS or Calls.
-- European and Global versions need the necessary blobs pulled from an official OOS release.
-- You can refer to the short list of Android 12 ROMs that are suitable [according to others].
 
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    I can confirm a working method is available, PM me if you are interested, it will not be posted publicly.
    4
    I never got a reply to any of my private messages asking about the bootloader unlock, so here's the progress I've gotten on my own -

    The Verizon ops files use slightly different crypto than the other variants like T-Mobile
    Code:
    mbox=        [0xAA,0x69,0x82,0x9E,0x5D,0xDE,0xB1,0x3D,0x30,0xBB,
                  0x81,0xA3,0x46,0x65,0xA3,0xE1,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,
                  0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,
                  0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,
                  0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,
                  0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,
                  0x0a,0x00]

    Code:
    Oppo CryptTools V1.2 (c) B. Kerler 2019-2020
    MIT License
    ----------------------------
    
    Extracting instantnoodlev_15_O.07_201103.ops
    xml: 153330e00
    Extracting prog_firehose_ddr.elf
    Extracting prog_firehose_lite.elf

    With a bit of editing it's possible to reflash the phone to instantnoodlet_15_O.16_201001.ops (the T-Mobile variant) -- edit settings.xml and change the <BasicInfo> and <Target ID> tags.

    With this comes the "OEM unlock" toggle in Developer settings, unfortunately ....

    Code:
    fastboot oem unlock
    FAILED (remote: 'Please flash unlock token first.')

    Code:
    fastboot.exe oem get_unlock_code
    ...
    FAILED (remote: Unknow command)

    So, no bootloader unlock yet, but it is happily running the T-Mobile firmware.
    (wifi, LTE and fingerprint appear working fine)

    I may take another stab at it later using an EU or international firmware and see if that behaves any different.
    3
    Whatever... I'll bite the bullet. Just ordered one 5 minutes ago and I'll get it on the 6th. Let's see where we end up.
    2
    Here is some proof. And yes he will answer on his time. Sorry that's all I can tell you. Verizon op8 unlocked running pixel experience spoofed as a pixel 4 for all the nifty features. Call screen -assistant 2.0. magisk rooted passing all safety nets,clean slate kernel

    Good to hear, guess i'll keep waiting. Do like the feel and speed of the phone, definitely out performs my Moto z4