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[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] JhinCuatro:
Do provide more info. No one has provided any guide whatsoever to doing a MSM backup. I read snippets about using f8 key to select partitions and password. I select readback. But ZERO result. Surely it's due to lack of info and steps. I already scoured these damn threads. Do link or provide a guide,

NVM. Apparently phone must remain stuck to usb when rebooting to edl. Last time i used msm i didn't need to do that.
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] Xryphon:
Could the moderators please close this thread? It is misleading as there is now a way for the OnePlus 8 Verizon variant to be unlocked; that guide is in the guides section of the OnePlus 8 forums.
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] clisays:
请.how can i fix modem.img 。my sim don't work
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] clisays:
when me use fastboot ROM flash my device，my phone loss signal，how can i fix it，and my computer table 💻，stay msm tool window,the key f8 can't backup a little, that is computer volume+
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] rodken:
You cannot simply flash a ROM via fastboot on the OP8 5G UW and expect the SIM card to function as this issue has been discussed many times over.
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] clisays:
i want backup modem.img，when me flash fastboot ROM，and flash modem.IMG
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] clisays:
what i can do？i can fix signal loss question
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] rodken:
Follow this guide regarding MSM Readback to backup your partition(s).
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] clisays:
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 .
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] rodken:
You need to scour XDA and reach out to some folks that might assist you in that matter.
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] Xryphon:
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.
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] rodken:
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].
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] rodken:
We just need further confirmation based on users who have financed their devices [OnePlus 8 Pro 5G] via Verizon and are able to unlock the bootloader through the ADB command.
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] spotmark:
VZW will only be selling the 8 and not the 8 Pro. I'd be very surprised if a VZW branded 8 would be unlockable. I bought the 8 for my wife directly from OnePlus specifically so I could unlock and root it.
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] foamerman:
OK go check this out it might help https://www.droid-life.com/2020/04/30/unlocked-oneplus-8-phones-wont-work-well-at-verizon-for-a-bit/ I talked to a rep from Verizon they are going to sell the 8 and 8 pro but it will be a while. They didn't give me a time frame for it. I will never get a 5G phone they are useless right now but that is a different story. Yes I will be getting the 8 pro from OnePlus. As long as we can get to Developer options and OEM unlocking and use ADB for the commands to unlock it.
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] spotmark:
VZW already sells the 8, https://www.verizon.com/smartphones/oneplus-8-5g-uw/?sku=sku3850241, and will NOT be selling the 8 Pro, https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.th...-buy-order-how-to-price-release-date-carriers. An unlocked Pro purchased from OnePlus will have an unlockable bootloader and will work on Verizon, but you can't buy it from them. Same for an unlocked 8 purchased from OP. I highly doubt the ones purchased directly from Verizon will have an unlockable bootloader.

As a matter of fact, the VZW branded OnePlus 8 isn't even physically the same as it's OnePlus counterpart. https://www.theverge.com/circuitbre...cases-exclusive-mmwave-antenna-volume-buttons
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] foamerman:
I'm sorry I guess I was misinformed from the rep about the 8 pro. Yes both the sites we posted say about the same thing. You said you had gotten one from OnePlus. I will be getting the 8 pro from them also. So let's wish each other good luck. I'm guessing we just need the devs to start chiming in now. Good Luck my friend.
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] Mikkey81:
I have the OnePlus 8 from VZW. Had a ton of band issues because I didn't use the origin sim or so I was told. I need to get plugged into a PC yet but the option to 'OEM Unl' is non-existent in the settings. I have a friend that's going to order direct from OnePlus.

Can anyone confirm if the settings exists to OEM unlock in Dev Settings on an unlocked OnePlus?
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] spotmark:
I won't know for sure until my wife gets her Mothers Day gift, but I'm pretty sure it's there since there's a root thread going.
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] Mikkey81:
Word... Let me know... The sad part is that I'm not sure if I care anymore. I can modify everything I need. Freeze up some apps, create the gestures I want, lots of built in mods on this too Nova and Nova Companion for launcher. Arnovas GCam mod...
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] Xavster2:
Yes can confirm and Unlocked it myself. It took 5 resets with the sim in to do it but I imagine that's just a bug or network issue.
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] SPEED_RACER_5.0:
Prior message I posted in wrong section can't seem too delete it so edited it
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] foamerman:
( Edit: sorry all this was meant as a reply to foamerman)[/QUOTE]

Yes the 5G speeds are great. I just got done talking to a Verizon rep again she said where I live the 5G will do me no good maybe in 1-2 years when they get more towers. So I'm really thinking about getting the 8 pro from OnePlus Hopefully they haven't change the software and we can get into developer options and OEM unlocking is not grayed out.
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] sta3b:
i have the oneplus 8 verizon but it was shipped to me internationally, phone is not activated yet, any clue if i can activate/unlock it so i can use it on my carrier ?
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] rodken:
What does this have to do with finding a bonafide method to unlocking the bootloader on the VZW version?
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] Mikkey81:
Fastboot OEM unlock = flack unlock not possible. It's locked. Tried fastboot OEM get_unlock_code as well, no such cmd.

Looks like no dice on a bootloader that's accessible.
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] Xavster2:
That's dumb as heck. That's why I don't buy carrier branded devices because they always pull that nonsense for ""security"" reasons.

Current Device: Oneplus 8 Unlocked

Previous: LG V30 H932
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] spotmark:
It may be dumb, but it's well known by now. Nobody should buy a phone from Verizon expecting that they'll be able to unlock the bootloader. That's just wishful thinking.
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] Xavster2:
I know, there's always that rare occasion when an exploit gets discovered however, one can hope.

Current Device: Oneplus 8 Unlocked

Previous: LG V30 H932
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] Mikkey81:
Yep. Just to keep with the the conversation... it was a slim chance to see VZW let anything loose these days... And wishful thinking that anyone will aim for an exploit for JUST VZW. Whatever? I still have my Pixel 3 XL rooted And Romed when I get bored.

I've been doing this since the G1 (the OG) on TMo... The Google camera is still better than this one. So of course Arnova has one out there. I use Youmail for VM so the Google Phone Apk too and the bloatware's gonna get pulled via ADB Shell. Other than that I'm okay with the lock factor, it's just stupid to not have ADMIN rights on my phone like you would a laptop.

I'm going to rename this thread in the event someone wants to start an unlocking thread for VZW where there actively working on it.

Pixel 3XL & OnePlus 8
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] XD-MOD2-9MM:
Yeah Verizon 5G sucks compared to TMobile. Verizon only uses millimeter wave 5G which sucks because you literally have to be outside to even use it or utilize it. T-Mobile has low band mid band and high band 5G which no other carrier can compete with right now. I get over 300 Mbps download on 5G just about anywhere I go and that's on the low end of the data speeds. I get about that speed on my T-Mobile LTE anyways, so not really a huge difference to me.
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] ajent:
That must be nice. After T-mo took over Sprint, almost everyone with a Sprint S20 has to manually lock back to Sprint bands because what Tmobile is displaying as 5G has speeds very slow. Anywhere from 0.3mbps-6mbps in my case. North & Central Florida.
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] Jaybone073:
I have the VZW OP8 and my girlfriend has the unlocked OP8 from OnePlus. The option to OEM unlock the device is in the settings menu on hers. It doesn't even exist on mine. Unless there is some miracle exploit in the works, you can bet Big Red will keep the device unlockable.

As far as carrier unlocking, VZW will unlock the device 60 days after it's paid off. Mine is paid in full. I'll let you know how legit that is on the 4th of July. ?
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] Shakez619:
Does the tool used to do the international unlocked conversion on the T-Mobile OnePlus 6T work not specifically but a OP8 version? I did it to my 6T from T-Mobile and worked like a charm. If I remember right the msmdownload tool I think it's called , was modded itself.
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] Metariaz:
Are you talking about this tool? https://www.xda-developers.com/oneplus-8-unbrick-tool-msmdownloadtool-edl-available/

I have no idea if it works on the Verizon version though as there's no mention of carrier variants on the article, has anyone here tried it?
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] Some_Random_Username:
It can't be used for conversion.

See my detailed explanation here.
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] mattie_49:
Just ordered mine in silver. I've been messing with Verizon variants since the early htc days. Traded my pixel 2 in on it. Gonna send back in mail. It's locked down. I've noticed in latter versions of Android the really only need to root anymore was to install Viper Audio. Really helps with clarity of Bluetooth and music in general. Very excited to get this device and will be willing to help find loophole if one exists.
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] Mikkey81:
... I've never had more issues with SIM or data management, network setup before this, I'm running great now but this was after Verizon reset my SIM stats and I reset my network and app setting 3 times. After a couple factory resets it all settled down.

The loading and movements of a 90hz screen really do run great but really good performance overall. Make sure you order a case because Verizon Stores don't have much if any.
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] mattie_49:
I watched an unboxing on the web and the one plus 8 had a gel case included. I really have been second guessing my choice all day as the Motorola edge + released today and I passed for the 8. Hey btw with all those factory resets were you able to see oem unlock options in settings?
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] Mikkey81:
The Verizon Model did not come with a gel case and I thought the same thing. No OEM unlock with or without a SIM card on WIFI or Data.

Remember Verizon's volume rocker isn't in the same spot due to the mmWave antenna. It has to be a case specifically made for Verizon.
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] mattie_49:
Amazing device. Anyway without root to have a toggle for dark mode ? Or can you find it. Edit 1. Found in settings.
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] mattie_49:
Just wanted to share my first off charger stats. I've found no reason to root other than I just want 2. Locked down bootloader. Very stoked at half mast though for stock. Almost 5 hours on screen with 48% battery left. This device has one of the best displays I've ever seen is nice with the 90 hz refresh rate. Nova launcher pro works well with the Oxygen operating system. Overall very nice and would buy again. And charges to full in less than an hour
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] rodken:
Maybe someone will discover a newer method to bypass the locked bootloader similar to Dan Rosenberg’s Loki bootloader bypass for the LG G2 which is no longer being maintained.
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] mattie_49:
It's an absolute beast of a device,even locked. Edge display is the coolest **** ever. There for sure is an exploit . Wish I was rich " offer some good money"to whomever. But until then I'll enjoy Android stock. It's came a long way by means of everything shifting stock more like custom ROMs,in all aspects. Money well spent . Uninstalled or disaabled all of Verizon's Bs as well.
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] rodken:
Your response regarding an exploit sounds promising?
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] mattie_49:
The pixel 2 was simple. Caught and patched very quickly but found. Lots of smarties roaming and trolling round here
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] mattie_49:
I know it's a weather or not unlockable thread. I'm simply stating it's not. Results are amazing after first full charge. All locations and syncs are on. Not bad for a stock build. 27 hours off charger and almost 9 hours on screen. Standby time would be insane. This is at 90 hz as well. The liquid /edge display will sell the device alone. Very nice. #waitinfor5g
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] rodken:
Maybe, we need someone to revive this project or this project and port it over to said device.
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] mattie_49:
How do we go about doing that? I'm able to donate if need be
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] rodken:
I would also donate. Maybe, contacting the original developers [which I haven't done yet] of each project could be start.
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] pro_granade:
Those are really old exploits and have for sure been patched out.
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] rodken:
Similar to the genius behind Magisk, maybe an exploit can be discovered and utilizing the framework for any old exploit would be a great cat and mouse game.

The developer behind Loki clearly stated that the project is no longer actively maintained, because the vulnerability that

it leverages was patched several years ago. That does not mean that the project can't be revived and possibly re-engineered.
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] ecera:
I'm wondering if a similar approach which was utilized here https://xdaforums.com/lg-g7-thinq/how-to/verizon-lg-g710vm20f-t4057031 could be used on our devices. I haven't received my OP 8 5G UW yet, but I'm willing to test some stuff out to the extent of my abilities (which I would consider limited).
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] Jaybone073:
I'd be happy if I could just get up to date firmware updates. I stated earlier that my gf has the unlocked OP8 from OnePlus and I have the Verizon OP8 5G UW.

Is her bootloader unlockable? Yes.

Is mine? No. The option doesn't even exist on my phone.

That said, I will say that her firmware OTA's have come rapidly and lightning fast. She's on Oxygen OS 10.5.9 whereas mine just now went from 10.5.1 to 10.5.2 just yesterday. For Big Red to have all the money, they sure are slow to update. Maybe they have to remove all the goodies for unlocking the bootloader first before passing it on to us. I just hope they support the device with proper upgrades.

Until then, I await an exploit to unlock and have money to donate when said exploit shows up.... If ever.
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] mattie_49:
I'm guessing it will probably be similar to what TMobile is doing on theirs. If you pay it off you can get oem unlock code off one plus site..so that's what I'm aiming for now. Amazing device without root. But do I still want unlocked "yes."
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] Jaybone073:
The device is paid in full... Both of them. Around July 4th I will get the carrier unlock. What that will do I don't know. But you can bet that it will not come with a bootloader unlock. If I could just get on official firmware that would do the trick. If the carrier unlock will allow official firmware... It's on!

But I would imagine that may also not be a good thing. The Verizon variant has added modules to support the new mmWave 5G technology. If the official firmware doesn't support these modules then you gain bootloader unlock but at the cost of losing 5G capability. Those seem like very real possibilities all the way around.
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] Whoareyou:
Tenchar
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] Tim 13:
This sucks. And it also really sucks to know that even if a rooting method for the phone does exist, we'll lose 5G functionality.

I'm a brand new VZW subscriber (from Metro) and I chose the OnePlus 8. Who knew that the significant price bump would also create a sacrifice in the way I'm able to customize my device? That's not fair.
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] mattie_49:
Really not that bum of a deal. I get almost 10 hours on screen on a single charge. Latest Verizon firmware. Your looking at it all wrong. Great device the way it is. I wanna unlock badly as well. Until then enjoy the device. It's amazing. Something will come along surely.
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] Tim 13:
No, I hear you brother. I am excited for the phone. But even though I've upgraded to a better phone on a better network, I do resent having the freedom to root my phone taken away.
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] BwS32583:
I also purchased this device with Verizon.. I have had it for one week and will be returning it.. Not for the phone..i absolutely love this phone.. But because of the network issues I'm having with Verizon.. My data goes in and out no matter where in at.. a web page will say "can't reach site", I'll reboot and all is good.. this is happening almost once a day now.. Sometimes web pages will freeze while I'm trying to scroll down to read.. Feels like Verizon has yet to iron out all the bugs with this phone..i know it's the first OnePlus device they've ever sold directly but this is unacceptable for me... I'm sure it will be fixed in software updates down the road but I'm not sticking around to find out... I like the phone so much in switching to TMobile just to have it.. Also half the price with TMobile... The advertised wireless charging doesn't work with any wireless charger, you need a fast charger that will run you around $60 to $70. With how fast this phone charges already, i am not gonna miss wireless charging. Also not getting the updates as fast as TMobile is frustrating.
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] craznazn:
I mean, verizon has been known to be anti-consumer since... pretty much forever. Not sure what you expected here.
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] Tim 13:
I didn't think it was a Verizon thing. I've known where to find the option to unlock the bootloader since the OnePlus One. I didn't think Verizon had the option to just remove it, I figured that was the way OnePlus shipped it.
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] mattie_49:
They do ship them like that. Then the evil Verizon people add their locked bootloader thing a ma bobber

Things have came a very long way in Android. Almost pointless to root. I get average 35 hours on a charge. 10 hours + on screen.
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] 1+8:
anybody with any clues? ive been working on it for a while i uninstalled any verizon app through cmd prompts and searched for any coding that would indicate something related to a lock on the bootloader from carrer and still nothing.
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] FernBch:
For those looking at unlocking the BL on the VZW branded OP8/8Pro, check into the source code. On other devices there is a service called OEMUnlock. If it's there two conditions need to be true to set the data bit that enables it.

First, does the OEM allow it. OP says yes.

Second, does the carrier allow it. Big Red says No.

Since that is the case the OEMUNLOCKALLOWED is set to 0. This data is also stored in Persistent storage and survives a factory reset. The call for it comes from Vendor and because of that swapping to a different carrier's SIM means nothing.

Figure out how to hijack, alter, or spoof that process and you can get it. Just so you know, it's more than a build.prop edit.

I've been working on this on a P3XL for some time now. I have temp root but the files system uses "deduped blocks" and can't be mounted RW so I'm at a roadblock. If the file system on the OP8/8Pro can be mounted RW it's possible it could be done.....

My next device will NOT be a Google device nor will it be bought from Big Red. Haven't made up my mind if it's gonna be the 8 or 8Pro......

Pixel 3 XL, Yep, Crashed It.....

.....Again, and Again, and Again......
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] Whoareyou:
To share my findings, so far I have managed a way to enable the oem unlocking bit, this doesn't work as the bootloader is coded to not allow unlock. I have also flashed the abl from the international and TMobile models, with the international abl and the OEM bit changed, it throws an error "THW" along with saying not allowed, and with the TMobile abl it expects an unlock_code.bin but won't generate the code to submit to OP.

I'm at a loss on it, and don't personally own one, so can't do much in the way of tinkering past what I've done.
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] FernBch:
I hit a brickwall with the P3XL, too. It uses "shared" blocks for the file system. Can't mount what I need ad R/W. Don't matter, I'm getting either the 8 or 8Pro straight from OnePlus......

Pixel 3 XL, Yep, Crashed It.....

.....Again, and Again, and Again......
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] mattie_49:
Can we run the open beta of Android 11 that One plus is offering to all One plus 8's. You know it's truly ridiculous that this bootloader gets locked down. After we pay 7-800 bucks for these devices. I'm dropping the company for this reason. Does anyone know .? I've downloaded and moved to internal storage.
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] FernBch:
Should be able to. Get the OxygenOS Updater from Play. You'll need to go into settings, advanced to enable the beta channel update.

When you say you're dropping the company do you mean VZW or 1+? I grew tired of the same VZW crap as my P3XL was the first device I was unable to unlock. I bought the 8Pro straight from 1+ and unlocked no problem.
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] mattie_49:
Verizon. I love the device more than anything I've owned.
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] FernBch:
I have Big Red for the coverage, where I am they're best.
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] mattie_49:
I was able to get the download through oxygen updater. However when I'm supposed to go to settings/system updates 3 dot menu to install. There is no 3 dot menu on that screen to install. Any ideas

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This is where that's supposed to be. Verizon one plus 8 doesn't have this under settings.
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] mattie_49:
Nothing
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] FernBch:
Copy the update file to the root of storage. Then go to settings>system>system updates. Tap the gear on the top right and choose "local upgrade". You should see the update file on the list. Make sure to backup important items just in case.
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] lahegry:
On Verizon branded phones local upgrade is not an option, they took that from us.
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] FernBch:
Ah, did not know that. I guess if it can't be installed with oxygen OS updater or through the system updates then I don't know what to say. I guess I just learned another reason why I did not buy this device from Verizon. Mine came straight from OnePlus.