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[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] RussianBear:
great t-force people on twitter did the trick for me. i just got this phone 3 days ago on a "free" promo with a trade-in. sent magnefica a message as well, but he/she can disregard it now. keep trying, folks, it's Christmas time, after all :)
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] vinay427:
Hmm, what did you say (roughly)? I tried mentioning that I'm a developer that needs to play around with different Android versions, which is actually true, but even after the 3 days I've gotten the "40 days and paid off" response with two different T-Force reps so far.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] yelped:
I hope so, because Sprint refuses to unlock our phones (installment billing), and I really want to get started with the custom ROMs. I remember reading that someone was working on an unlock tool...
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] RussianBear:
I was on my 3rd rep at that point lol I think they looked at the history of my convos and just felt the X-mas spirit lol I started with telling them i need the bootlaoder unlocked to cusomize the phone, but that it first needs to be sim unlocked. Told them I've been with t-mo for over 15 years (crazy to think about that lol), blah blah. First two reps couldn't help since they didn't see this phone on the network (that's why you see the 3-day magnefica mentioned), but it registered on there today. Just keep messaging them until you get somebody who can help. I'd mention how many years you've been them and hopefully that will do the trick. Could also mention you'll return the phone, since this is a deal-breaker.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] toneneuewin:
Twitter seems to be the way to go. I tried through FB messenger and it was a no go, but the rep through Twitter helped me.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] RussianBear:
yup, i've actually tried it on fb first and got the 40-day reply there also.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] xocomaox:
I was denied on Twitter with a canned 40 day & Paid Off response.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] vinay427:
I tried it again for a third time (1. Twitter, 2. Facebook, 3. Facebook) and was finally successful! For those of you who are unsuccessful like I was, persistence really does work in this case because there's inconsistency in how each representative handles it. Based on the recent replies here, it doesn't seem like Facebook/Twitter makes much of a difference. I'm guessing it goes to the same reps regardless.

The second rep I talked to even said they checked all of their resources and came back to tell me that they required 40 days/paid off but (like the first rep) offered a temporary unlock which wouldn't help. Meanwhile, the third rep agreed immediately after looking into my account even though I sent virtually the same message as before.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] RussianBear:
nice! now we wait 7 days... blah. just in time for 2021 to roll in lol i can't even enjoy this phone yet and keeping it away and using my 6T still...
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] xocomaox:
It's pretty good on OxygenOS 11. But I used the 5T from launch day on almost exclusively AOSP. And same goes for my 7T.

I'm going to try on Twitter again. The worst they can do is block me, right?

I'm assuming all of you are on an installment plan?
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] vinay427:
Yep, at least I am. I got the device about a week ago on their "free with trade-in" offer and haven't even made an EIP payment yet.

As an aside, I mostly wanted the unlock to convert to global for dual SIM and faster updates, so I'm fine with OxygenOS 11. :)
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] yelped:
Problem is Tmobile reps can't help those who got the phone through Sprint...
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] toneneuewin:
I'm guessing you're grandfathered into some kind of good plan/price on Sprint? Why not just "migrate" your account over? I used to have Sprint. Hated it. They had some of the shadiest characters working at the store and customer service was terrible.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] yelped:
Paying $20 a line after the first 2 lines ($100 for first 2), have 11 lines.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] RussianBear:
yup, got the same exact deal on mine this past Monday.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] asdfjkljkl5:
PM sent
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] Alakazamm:
Tmoble Tforse says the will unlock the asim bbut nott bootloader till paid of. I got this for custom Dec, root, kernalscand rom.?it sees tmoble is the worst variety. I can 't take it back what what phone shih I get in replace? What till be best custom development forbsorinngntinrimoble? I just feel umi got wrong phinw
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] Pax988:
Sent my request yesterday fingers crossed waiting for a response
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] magnefica:
I'm working on the requests I've gotten now just having some technical problems with the new mobile app. Sorry for the delay guys, things have been insane with the holidays.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] xocomaox:
Thanks for the update!
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] bqd37340:
Magnefica is legit I got mine unlocked today, took just a couple days....thanks man!
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] brisseau:
Thanks for the update. Will start waiting anxiously now! :)

Thanks in advance for all you do!
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] RyanlOwen:
twitter tforce worked for me
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] brisseau:
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Twitter T-Force worked for me. Now to get the unlock code and rooted!
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] RyanlOwen:
Twitter T-Force worked for me. Now to get the unlock code and rooted!

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They have already reached out to me and told me it would be 24 hours
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] magnefica:
If I haven't replied to your message yet it means it got lost in the abyss that is my inbox right now. I will need you to message me again with your info, or check to see if I unlocked it already and was unable to message you back on this new XDA app.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] wesker81:
Unlocked! Thank you so much!
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] yelped:
Did anyone have any luck with devices on a Sprint plan? I was not able to get Sprint to unlock it. Tried many times....
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] DavidBowman:
Got mine! Thank you so much again! Can I buy you a beverage or the like to show my appreciation?
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] Scott:
Cant thank you enough! T-Mobile 8T+ SIM unlocked. Going for bootloader next. Thank again!!!
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] jonny30bass:
I'm not sure if I sent the pm right, but I clicked on your name and started a conversation. Not really familiar with the new site yet. Thanks again for doing this for us!
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] nv270:
Unlocked and thank you very much!!
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] Lost Dog:
Unlocked! Thanks much and happy new year!
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] amcferrin90:
I pay $15 per line after the first 2. Ha! TMO reps are way better than Sprint. Sprint used to be this good 15 years ago. If you migrate, get the R14 SIM card. It has Sprint N41 band enabled so you can connect to both TMO network and Sprint upgraded band 41.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] amcferrin90:
Question if anyone knows an update. At this link and in OP forums was a discussion about a back door to install root without SIM unlock or bootloader unlock. I'll do some looking but is this still possible or did OP patch it?

[Update: OnePlus Responds] OnePlus Accidentally Pre-Installed an App that acts as a Backdoor to Root Access

OnePlus left in place a Qualcomm engineering test app that acts as a backdoor to grant root access on the OnePlus 3, 3T, and 5.

www.xda-developers.com

Thanks
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] DavidBowman:
That was unrelated, and didn't go beyond the Oneplus 5. You must get the SIM unlocked, then the bootloader unlocked to root this device (unfortunately).
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] xocomaox:
This phone will not work with Sprint.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] magnefica:
The phone does work on Sprint. It's just unable to be unlocked because it's on a different network still.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] xocomaox:
Oh? I thought Sprint would not allow it on their network?
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] magnefica:
Unfortunately I've turned away a few people on here because they have this phone on the sprint network, I just am unable to do anything currently.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] jwarrior319:
Yup, i had to play sprint chat roulette. I eventually ended up getting t force to do it. And im able to verify the sim is unlocked because im on another network now. Sprint refused to work with me on my bill so i left. Phone hasn't even been blacklisted yet. I was tnx'd as well which may have helped with the unlock. I cant remember if the unlock app is present without the tmo sim.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] gforceriders:
So I just got the 8T for free on a promo from Tmo and it seems I can't get it unlocked from what I am seeing. Can anyone verify this or is there a way to get it unlocked so I can check the OEM unlocking and get the flashing started?
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] RussianBear:
We're all about helping here, but please just read a few pages up to see what your options are.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] gforceriders:
Most definitely read through most of all the pages here and hit up magnefica to see if he can help as well yesterday. I talked with Tforce and they gave me the typical response that everyone else got stating they can't do it until paid off.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] RussianBear:
He'll get back to you as soon as he can. You can keep bothering tforce on Twitter. I've been successful at that.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] just4sc:
Yup, I did the same yesterday and am anxiously waiting for his reply, lol. I haven't gone the TForce route but will probably try that if there's no response after this week. Regardless, really appreciate what @magnefica is doing for everyone.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] just4sc:
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[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] iiikevin:
There is a newer R15 SIM right? Or only R14 will work with both Tmobile & Sprint?
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] iiikevin:
Just PM for the Tmo OP8T, thanks!
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] digitalmorphinex:
They literally just told me no on Twitter lol. 😭
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] gforceriders:
Yeah, Same here. Tried twice and no twice. Coming from an unlocked Pixel 2 XL, I got this phone so I can unlock it and get back to flashing as I do with all my phones and why I left Samsung long ago.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] RussianBear:
Keep trying, guys. You will eventually get a rep who feels for you. Or wait for magnefica.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] digitalmorphinex:
Haha. I had a Pixel 2 XL on verizon that I got specifically to root but couldn't too. 🤣
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] just4sc:
Yep, still patiently waiting for @magnefica- hope he wasn't too inundated with requests that he got in trouble...
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] iiikevin:
me too, still patiently waiting :)
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] digitalmorphinex:
We are all waiting but shhhh.. he'll get to us.. gotta keep trying tforce lol
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] magnefica:
My inbox shows no unread messages. This new app is a hoot. If you haven't got a response, try to unlock your phone I may have backed out by accident because I can't reply between messages for a certain time frame. If it gives you an error code, get back to me so I can help you out.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] xocomaox:
magnefica just unlocked mine. It worked perfectly.

Thanks again! It's sad to see how bad the new PM features work on XDA. I've been a member since 2008 and it's never been this bad!
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] RussianBear:
Amen. It's horrible.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] RussianBear:
Magnefica, do you want to create your own thread, perhaps? That way folks can leave a message so you know who contacted you. Can leave your donation link there as well. Thanks a lot for what you do!
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] just4sc:
Thanks!! I just did as you suggested and mine is unlocked!! You rock!
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] anokanon:
OK, just to be clear, did you get t force to unlock while you were on Sprint, THEN switched to Tmob, or did you switch first?
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] Freediver:
PM sent for Oneplus 8T unlock. Thank you, Magnefica for your efforts!
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] zapata13:
i send message pm (Start conversation)

Thanks
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] ameyamg:
I was able to unlock my phone after Magnefica's help. Thank you very much Magnefica
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] anokanon:
just talked to Sprint CAS agent who gave me the line about 40 days and paid off... even tho im sort of getting the phone free. She did mention that I could go in store and get a tmobile sim on the tnx program... she said that bc it was a tmobile sim, it might work, or tmobile agents may be able to do it. thoughts? Think im gonna try it and see what happens, still in my 14 days. If that doesnt work, I may switch carriers.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] nightguy1133:
I sent you a message @magnefica <3 three times from tforce. 😴
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] digitalmorphinex:
He'll get to us guys.. be patient.. this new xda app really does suck 😭
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] hoodred:
I received 3 8t from Tmobile as oneplus on us trade in promo.

Anyway I called T mobile (611) late at night and spoke to Philippine Tforce.

I asked nicely about unlocking and she transfer me to her supervisor and after checking that my account is in good standing, her supervisor unlocked all 3 of my phone straight away

She said to wait 24 hours to run the unlocking apps, however within 15 minutes I run the apps and all the phones have been unlocked.

For all of you who have been denied you might want to try with Philippine Tforce supervisor and ask them nicely.

They usually on late at night or on the weekend.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] mlock420:
I can confirm....I just got it unlocked thanks to a known source....they are appreciated....took me 2 tries first one was very pc but I could tell it might've been the wrong hour .....waited the next day and now I'm in....
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] braschlosan:
i am also wondering about this
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] digitalmorphinex:
Anyone else have any luck with T-Force? Waiting for @magnefica to hit me back and was wondering if anyone else had any luck lol
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] RussianBear:
Just keep bugging them. I had mine unlocked on the third day after purchase. I had the "free" promo. Went thru several different reps.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] digitalmorphinex:
Well I am lol.. admittedly, I was just using that post as a way to tag @magnefica in hopes he'd see this 😅

Caught red handed. 😂

Even temporary would be nice.. just long enough to install a custom rom and root 😂

I miss how easy it used to be back in my droid 2 global days lol
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] RussianBear:
Temp won't do you any good. Gotta be perm plus you will still have seven more days to look forward to before oneplus will send you the unlock token. It's really janky...
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] digitalmorphinex:
Eh.. only rep I've even gotten close to budge only suggested temporary lol
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] RussianBear:
Tell them you've been with tmo for a minute now and always were in good status. Just make up a sob story lol
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] digitalmorphinex:
Sob story lol.

I'm legit a new customer completely. And to join and get this phone I had to drop a down payment on the device of 600 bucks lol.. so I mean lol. I damn near already paid for it lol. One twitter guy said im within my remorse buyers period if I wanna take it back and leave tmobile lmao
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] MonstaSaleens:
Just wait for magnifica. He took just little over a week to get mines unlocked and a couple days in bewteen replys. But he will get to you. Just keep updating your message every like 2 days incase it's been lost or something lol. Just waiting on my unlock code from oneplus and honestly twrp for our device as well
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] RussianBear:
There you go. That's your story right there!
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] digitalmorphinex:
Well. Yeah. And that's when he said, you can always take it back and get your money back lol..

I was dead lol..

Edit: 1-14-21

Called again today and the tforce guy was all like.. oh hi Greg.. I have very fond memories of xda and my old phone blah blah blah.. but if you're ready to give me your payment information and pay that 166 off, I can go ahead and do that for you 😂
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] TheKnux:
@magnefica check your PM. :)
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] digitalmorphinex:
So T-Force totally just unlocked mine for me.. :D <3
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] twoxa:
Wonder if I can unlock paid off 8T that's running on Simple mobile network which belongs to tmobile. I'm not a tmobile customer.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] bzegil:
I contacted T-Force just over a week ago via Twitter and was able to get the Sim unlocked, it took about 25 to 30 minutes to complete the process. Initially, they try to give me the 45 day can response which I wasn't going to accept especially being a long time customer and the phone has been paid for outright, I told them that this is my phone, its paid for and I use it when I travel to other countries...I do not need to be given the run around. She said she understood and will make an exception to the 45 day rule, she did it right then and I was good to go.

Fast forward a week and I now have my Oneplus Unlock Token which I'm going to sit on for awhile, I don't know if the Token has an expiration date, I couldn't find anything about expiration online.

At some point I will go to Global, not ready to go there just yet as it seem that there are too many hoops to jump through to get there and there could also be stability issues.

The stock T-Mobile rom seem very polished and the main reason for me to hold off for awhile.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] Phreaker8:
Guys i live in turkey and someone sell me 8t with locked T-Mobile phone so I can't be able to use t mobile sim card how to be unlocked ?
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] craznazn:
Unlock code doesn't expire or anything, you can flash it any time you want. Additionally, if you end up MSMing to stock, you'll have to unlock with the code again.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] bzegil:
Awesome! Thanks for the info.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] diegohead:
@magnefica

Please check pm, thank you :cool:
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] Neverendingxsin:
@magnefica PM'd you a few days ago.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] Danny1976:
Anyway to expedite the bootloader token? OnePlus says it takes 7 days, but I wasnt sure if anyone contacted T-Mobile and had it sent quicker.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] ilkaygokpinar:
İ contacted with t force for unlock code but they did not help me cuz i dont have t-mobile account.i dont know what to do further please help..
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] danielofata:
So I got .bin file for 2 T-mobile OnePlus devices, there are the steps im doin':

1. Enable developer options and check "OEM Unlocking" and "USB Debugging"

2. Reboot to fastboot and flash bin file " fastboot flash cust-unlock <unlock_token.bin> " with result success

3. Immediately hit the command "fastboot oem unlock"

4. I wanted to check whether my phone's bootloader is unlocked or not. so i ran "fastboot oem device-info" and got these results :

(bootloader) Device unlocked: true

(bootloader) Device critical unlocked: false

So how can I get "critical unlocked" to set true??? This happens with both devices OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 7T

Thanks!
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] TheKnux:
It's not on T-Mobile. Once you send it to OnePlus, it's on them.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] Danny1976:
I did a chat with OnePlus and he said the longest it can take is 7 days, but he said its usually sooner. Will see if I get it sooner... I just submitted it yesterday. Just bought the OP 8 and its a T-Mobile version and I am going to convert it to the Global. The sim is already unlocked.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] TheKnux:
All of mine always took 7 days. No less, no more.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] hoodred:
U need to be in the USA and with T mobile sim card/account to unlock it through T mobile.

Other options you can use 3rd party unlock service. Try google it or look for it on ebay.

They cost around $60 and up
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] nv270:
@magnefica

Please check pm, thank you
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] tinybear2:
@magnefica I PM'd you
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] sixisixsix:
What if you purchased phone off of eBay? I am a customer of tmobile though. If it is not possible through tmobile does anyone know of any legit carrier u lock companies online?
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] Walter.White:
What info do we need to DM him?
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] hoodred:
Assuming you are buying Tmobile version,

before you buy it from ebay or elsewhere

check the IMEI number with Tmobile.

Tmobile should be able to tell you if the phone is through installment and still has balance or it has been paid off completely. If the phone still on installment and the owner default or stop the paying it, Tmobile will blacklist your phone.

Only buy Tmobile version if you can verify it with Tmobile that the phone has been fully paid.

In regards of unlocking, if the phone has been fully paid or the previous owner are in good standing they should be able to unlock it. There are some unlocking service for 8t through ebay or google it.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] quailallstar:
@magnefica - just sent you a PM. Thanks a million in advance! (y)
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] Penguin90:
@magnefica sent pm
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] Walter.White:
@magnefica PM Sent. Muchos Gracias
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] ilkaygokpinar:
@magnefica please reply :)
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] Cablespider:
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[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] sixisixsix:
So I messaged the seller (I already bought it) and he said because he was given the phone as part of a promo tmobile makes users wait 2 years until unlocking. The phone has 30 day free returns so I will definitely check the IMEI. That is very smart, thank you for the advice. I also bought a oneplus n10 5g, that phone checks nearly all the boxes but the lcd screen is what kills it for me. I was thinking of paying for an unlock service, but I don't know of any legit ones and it's very expensive.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] hoodred:
This is from my experience buying Tmo phone not through Tmo directly and dealing with Tmo for unlocking.

Since the seller got the phone through promo that means it is under 24 months credit plan.

If the seller disconnect the line before 24 months , your phone will be blacklisted.

The phone IMEI will be tied to the seller account for the next 24 months and only the seller (original owner) can request unlocking.

Anyway I always ask for the IMEI first and check through Tmo before I buy Tmo phone off market,.

Unfortunately Oneplus independent unlocking is expensive since it is not code based but its server based.

When you pay unlock service use credit card, if it doesnt work and the seller refuse to give you refund ,

you can always dispute it to get your money back.