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Eastw1ng

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Since there is no proper information about unlocking the bootloader for the newer versions of Oneplus Nord 2, this is how I got it to unlock and actually work.
For my system it did reset the device, clearing all the files and factory restoring the device, just make sure to make a backup before you do anything.

Just like any other post, no warranties or anything, this is all at your own risk.

1: Make sure to enable OEM unlocking and ADB Debugging in the developer options
1.1: To have these options, first go to About phone > Version
1.2: Keep tapping the "Build number" to unlock the developer options
1.3: Navigate back to settings and open Additional Settings. There you will find the Developer Options.

2: Install: Platform tools: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=17248734326145690420
3: Install: MediaTek Preloader USB VCOM drivers: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TPbW-v9-yOrzH15OaHmsPQad420mULeF/view
4: CMD to the root of the platform tools and use the command "adb reboot bootloader"
5: While in the weird tiny screen, validate that your device is there by typing "fastboot devices"
6: If so, type fastboot flashing unlock
7: Profit.

Hope this helps any other people searching for a proper way to do this.
 
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OMG I spent hours searching for a working fastboot driver. Unlocked successfully! I owe you a beer man drop me your paypal :D
 
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Unlocking the bootloader requires two settings to be made in Android's Developer Options:
  • ADB Debugging
  • Allow OEM Unlock
@Eastw1ng, as obvious as this may be once you remember, unlocking the bootloader is something most people don't do very often - it might make sense to include that in the OP :)
 
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CapnRene

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I have a issue, Fastboot cant't find mobiledevice in win10. Adb commands working great. Debugging and oem unlock options enabled.
Tried:
1. different usb ports, cables and PC
2. Oneplus, Google and Mediatek USB drivers. With ADB or Bootloader interface.
3. Reinstalling PC USB drivers.

Am i missing out something?
 
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CapnRene said:
I have a issue, Fastboot cant't find mobiledevice in win10. Adb commands working great. Debugging and oem unlock options enabled.
Tried:
1. different usb ports, cables and PC
2. Oneplus, Google and Mediatek USB drivers. With ADB or Bootloader interface.
3. Reinstalling PC USB drivers.

Am i missing out something?
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use latest platform tools

developer.android.com

SDK Platform Tools release notes | Android Studio | Android Developers

Android SDK Platform-Tools is a component for the Android SDK.
developer.android.com developer.android.com
 
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CapnRene

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HofaTheRipper said:
use latest platform tools

developer.android.com

SDK Platform Tools release notes | Android Studio | Android Developers

Android SDK Platform-Tools is a component for the Android SDK.
developer.android.com developer.android.com
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Hmmm, it worked, I think last one was ver. 30. Last year I downloaded "15 second ADB". It seems it made a mess in my ADB directories. Had to delete few folders and path from win10 Environment Variables. Made new folder and added new path.
I think it is last time when I use some kind "ADB installer".
I wonder if Android Studios didn't come with it automatically? Because I reinstalled that and it didn't work?(it might be that 15 sec installer messed up paths)
 
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CapnRene said:
Hmmm, it worked, I think last one was ver. 30. Last year I downloaded "15 second ADB". It seems it made a mess in my ADB directories. Had to delete few folders and path from win10 Environment Variables. Made new folder and added new path.
I think it is last time when I use some kind "ADB installer".
I wonder if Android Studios didn't come with it automatically? Because I reinstalled that and it didn't work?(it might be that 15 sec installer messed up paths)
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Can you tell me how to install these drivers I tried but still not detecting
 
CapnRene

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You have same issue that adb is detecting phones but fastboot not?

There is no installer by google. You just replace files for updating.
For first make sure CMD doesn't find multiple locations for ADB. Type in CMD where adb. Be sure that it finds correct folder where is platform tools ver 31.0.3!
If it's wrong then you need insert new Path in system variables or changes whole folder where 'where adb' indcates. Also double check that oem unlocking is enabled in developer options on phone.

This is my CMD exaple:
X:\Users\XXX>where adb
X:\platform-tools\adb.exe

And system variables
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CapnRene said:
You have same issue that adb is detecting phones but fastboot not?

There is no installer by google. You just replace files for updating.
For first make sure CMD doesn't find multiple locations for ADB. Type in CMD where adb. Be sure that it finds correct folder where is platform tools ver 31.0.3!
If it's wrong then you need insert new Path in system variables or changes whole folder where 'where adb' indcates. Also double check that oem unlocking is enabled in developer options on phone.

This is my CMD exaple:
C:\Users\Rene>where adb
C:\platform-tools\adb.exe

And system variables
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I have done all the things still it's not detecting but surprisingly it's detecting my old one plus 6 easily.
On another lappy where I . using zorin os ubuntu based os simple terminal commands installed android platform tool on Linux and I got easily detected Nord with same commands.
But anyway thanks
 
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CapnRene said:
You have same issue that adb is detecting phones but fastboot not?

There is no installer by google. You just replace files for updating.
For first make sure CMD doesn't find multiple locations for ADB. Type in CMD where adb. Be sure that it finds correct folder where is platform tools ver 31.0.3!
If it's wrong then you need insert new Path in system variables or changes whole folder where 'where adb' indcates. Also double check that oem unlocking is enabled in developer options on phone.

This is my CMD exaple:
C:\Users\Rene>where adb
C:\platform-tools\adb.exe

And system variables
View attachment 5420349
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Can you tell me twrp given in another thread is working on oos11.3 v10 ?
 
Eastw1ng

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pankspoo said:
I have done all the things still it's not detecting but surprisingly it's detecting my old one plus 6 easily.
On another lappy where I . using zorin os ubuntu based os simple terminal commands installed android platform tool on Linux and I got easily detected Nord with same commands.
But anyway thanks
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Have you tried installing these "MediaTek Preloader USB VCOM drivers"? Quite often it's a driver issue and you'll be able to see in the device manager if something's not properly loading the drivers.
 
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    Since there is no proper information about unlocking the bootloader for the newer versions of Oneplus Nord 2, this is how I got it to unlock and actually work.
    For my system it did reset the device, clearing all the files and factory restoring the device, just make sure to make a backup before you do anything.

    Just like any other post, no warranties or anything, this is all at your own risk.

    1: Make sure to enable OEM unlocking and ADB Debugging in the developer options
    1.1: To have these options, first go to About phone > Version
    1.2: Keep tapping the "Build number" to unlock the developer options
    1.3: Navigate back to settings and open Additional Settings. There you will find the Developer Options.

    2: Install: Platform tools: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=17248734326145690420
    3: Install: MediaTek Preloader USB VCOM drivers: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TPbW-v9-yOrzH15OaHmsPQad420mULeF/view
    4: CMD to the root of the platform tools and use the command "adb reboot bootloader"
    5: While in the weird tiny screen, validate that your device is there by typing "fastboot devices"
    6: If so, type fastboot flashing unlock
    7: Profit.

    Hope this helps any other people searching for a proper way to do this.
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    CapnRene
    CapnRene
    You have same issue that adb is detecting phones but fastboot not?

    There is no installer by google. You just replace files for updating.
    For first make sure CMD doesn't find multiple locations for ADB. Type in CMD where adb. Be sure that it finds correct folder where is platform tools ver 31.0.3!
    If it's wrong then you need insert new Path in system variables or changes whole folder where 'where adb' indcates. Also double check that oem unlocking is enabled in developer options on phone.

    This is my CMD exaple:
    X:\Users\XXX>where adb
    X:\platform-tools\adb.exe

    And system variables
    1632768335823.png
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    meterpreter
    OMG I spent hours searching for a working fastboot driver. Unlocked successfully! I owe you a beer man drop me your paypal :D
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    NetSoerfer
    Unlocking the bootloader requires two settings to be made in Android's Developer Options:
    • ADB Debugging
    • Allow OEM Unlock
    @Eastw1ng, as obvious as this may be once you remember, unlocking the bootloader is something most people don't do very often - it might make sense to include that in the OP :)
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    Eastw1ng
    Eastw1ng
    @NetSoerfer, you're not wrong, quickly added it to the start.
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