Which model to buy from OnePlus

[docfreed]

T-Mobile user want to buy direct from OnePlus. Which model number to buy. And will it have unlocked boot loader for future rooting.

TIA

 

[jhlogan]

I bought directly from OnePlus. You should get HD65AA.
If I remember correctly, the website uses your IP Address location to only show you what will work for your region. I'm on T-Mobile and have a global phone. You can unlock the bootloader without having to request an unlock token. I would recommend unlocking the bootloader before activation to be safe though.

 

[rjglenn]

I too am a US T-Mobile customer. I bought mine directly from One Plus a few days after release. You want the North American Model, which is HD1905. This will support T-Mobile's band 71 as well as band 12. The other poster would have you buy the International/Canada version which supports band 12, but does not support band 71. Personally, I'd be very upset if I had a brand new phone for T-Mobile in 2020 which did not support Band 71. Please, do not take my word for it, do your own research. Compare the band plan for model HD65AA versus HD1905. I can absolutely confirm my HD1905 supports band 71.
You can unlock the bootloader, but why? What would you gain? Without a working TWRP, their really are not very many custom ROMs available. I have been quite content with running the device generally as it is. Good luck and have fun...

 

[jhlogan]

You're right. I have the HD1905 with the HD65AA Rom. Good call

 

[0107]

Will go for one plus 8

 

[Oswald Boelcke]

@docfreed THREAD CLOSED as intentional duplicate of this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7t/help/model-to-buy-oneplus-t4085211
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