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[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] awr128:
I'm rooted and widvine L1
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] Lost Dog:
Is your bootloader unlocked? I've not investigated the 8T much but I though the unlocked bootloader automatically tripped the widevine flag not allowing L1.

Do you get full resolution Netflix / Amazon streaming?
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] awr128:
I'm bootloader unlocked and Netflix looks full resolution.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] Jed!Master:
Anyone on T-Mobile that converted to global. Are you all having issues where the phone says you have service but when you make a call just hangs up and try to send text or mms won't send. Until I toggle airplane mode on/off. Is there a fix for this or am I the only one having this issue
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] awr128:
Nope, no issues with service so far
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] ardax:
I've been having periodic radio issues where the radio appears to lock up and reset after a minute or two. WiFi, Cell, and BT all die for a minute. It's very intermittent. Sometimes I'll go a couple days without a problem, other times I'll have multiple lockups in an hour.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] wahookasan:
Has only happened once so far. Hasn't happened since I changed my kernel.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] Jed!Master:
Hmmm what kernel did you flash. I have this issue every now and then. It's kinda annoying but will to find out a way to fix this issue or get a log of this when it occurs
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] sameog:
Just happened to me today, in fact. Dang, I might just go back to stock. eerrgggg.....
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] wahookasan:
Using radioactive currently. Haven't had it happen since I installed it like 3 days ago
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] jefffeely:
Just got the Global conversion working on my KB2007. Thank you @craznazn and everyone that helped get this up and going! I have root and widevine L1 and everything is working after coming from the LineageOS 18.1 rom. I was able to flash straight over so that was nice. I used the windows batch file.

So I have one issue, everything is working great except... when I go to fastboot (the adb reboot bootloader one) it keeps reinitializing over and over with my computer. The connection sound keeps repeating non-stop. I am basically unable to run any fastboot commands because the connection resets too fast. Fastbootd and recovery work just fine. Is there a specific file I can flash to try and fix fastboot or is this something I need to MSM to get fixed? I really don't want to do that since everything else is perfect for me so far.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] badpanda:
After conversion and relocking bootloader will it loop like it used to before? And after relocking/looking bootloader can we get incremental updates and installing it without a failing error? Or do we have to take full updates each time after conversion?
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] awr128:
We won't know 100% until an update actually comes out.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] badpanda:
But that used to happened with the EU conversion... We couldn't install incremental updates only full even with an unlocked bootloader and trying to lock bootloader before a full zip update will boot loop after restart.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] Qnorsten:
After reading, commenting and even asked OnePlus support I am confused about root/unlocked bootloader and Widevine stays as discussed in the linked thread.

Widevine Security Level after unlocking bootloader/root

UPDATE 2020-11-12: With the latest 11.0.3.4 update, Widevine stays at L1 even if you unlock the bootloader or root! Hi all, I have seen one comment that someone rooted the 8T and widevine becomes L3 instead of L1, unlike the 8/8 Pro. Can...

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There and in this thread I see that some people on global claim to keep Widevine L1 even when unlocked.

When I tried on my non converted KB2003 running 11.0.5.6 KB05BA EU rom. It got downgraded to L3 on unlock and only went back after relocking.

Is there a difference between the phones and or ROMs? Cause most people that seem to be L1 and unlocked are running the global rom. If that is the case I might consider to convert to global. Even though keeping root between updates seem to be a bit more of a hazzle with the global rom.

As i want to be able to root but still stream HD video. Just got the phone the other day and don't want to spend time having to set it up multiple times.

For a side not. If I decide to convert is it correct that it is no risk for the phone to convert back and forth with the msm tool?

(I have my persist, modem and similar partitions backed up after my first unlock).

Edit: realised that this thread is only about the TMO version, I ment to post in the other conversion thread but still interesting to know how Widevine handle unlocked bootloader on various ROMs and models.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] jefffeely:
When I first installed the Global conversion I was at L3. When I installed Magisk and did all the steps to hide it I regained L1 and Google Play Device Certification. I can now watch HD video on Netflix. So I am unlocked, rooted, and can watch HD video.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] alanzaki073:
When you say 'steps to hide it', can you please elaborate. I have KB2001 (Indian variant) running 11.0.5.6. and I unlocked the bootloader, installed the Global variant, installed magisk, used the magisk hide feature and cleared cache & data for all Google apps and Netflix and I still get L3. I have also used the HideProps module to convert the fingerprint to the global one and cleared the caches & data and still get L3.

FYI - I also pass safety net.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] Qnorsten:
Same here for my EU KB2003, Not converted to Global yet though. But still only get L3 with unlocked bootloader, even if I pass saftey net after activating magisk hide. So I am confused why some people are able to retain L1.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] awr128:
Are you guys using a pre patched boot image? Or are you patching your own boot image?
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] alanzaki073:
packing my own boot image via magisk canary.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] Qnorsten:
I booted a prepatched one and then let magisk installer do a direct install. So should patch my own boot image if I understand it correctly.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] awr128:
I pulled this from another forum I frequent. "The reason I don't like sharing patched images is that my friend and I patched same boot image on the same version of Magisk Canary and got different MD5's. This means the files were different and were device specific. We've even recently seen file size differences of 45 MB. That's why some uploaded Magisk patched boot images don't work for some people. Everyone should patch their own boot images"
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] alanzaki073:
As I mentioned already, I packed my own, however, that's a moot point I guess in our context of L1 support, as I still have L3.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] awr128:
Did you use the fastboot files provided in the thread including that patched boot image originally to get magisk?
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] alanzaki073:
I did not used the pre-patched magisk boot image, I'm reiterating this for the 3rd time now, I patched my own boot image from magisk manager (canary). I used Global 11.0.5.6 from the official oneplus site, using the payload dumper got the files and did a manual flash (given in the OP), then rooted via magisk (using the boot.img and patched it and the "direct installation" method). Then got into magisk, used the 'hide magisk' and used the module 'props' to change the FP to OP 8T Global. I pass the safety net on both the parameters, cleared cache of google & Netflix. Restarted after doing this and still getting L3. FYI - I have the KB 2001 (Indian variant).
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] jefffeely:
Here are the steps that I can remember:

Patched my own boot.img from the global.

direct install of Magisk

Magisk Settings -> Magisk Hide

Magisk Settings -> Systemless Hosts (honestly I think this was the key but I don't know)

Modules -> MagiskHide Props Config

adb shell -> props -> 1 -> f -> 21 -> 45 -> y -> y (go to the reboot)

I don't think I did anything else. I was only trying to get Google Play certification so I didn't think to check the L1 status till after I was done.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] awr128:
Relax, I'm just trying to help you out covering all the bases, I did what you did except I took the boot.img from the payload dumper and moved that to my phone and then used magisk to patch the boot.img, moved back to my computer then flashed that patched boot image using fastbootd.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] mslezak:
I flashed the NA variant for Op8T before I had issues with my MVNO. I think I posted the files somewhere here from Mega.nz
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] alanzaki073:
not trying to be offensive, apologies if you felt that way. I did the same steps too as you just mentioned. I too used the boot.img (from the payload dumper) and patched it via magisk and then used the following commands - >

adb reboot bootloader

fastboot boot magisk_patched.img.

Then booted into the system, opened magisk manager, and did a direct install. I did not flash from the fastbootd though. Can give that s try, but I don't think that would influence the outcome.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] alanzaki073:
Same steps I used. I'm getting the Google Play Certification but sadly no L3. Wonder why its inconsistent.

FYI - I used MSM as well as the manual method to install the Global 11.0.5.6 and still the same outcome. I have the KB 2001 (Indian variant)
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] awr128:
It might not but worth a try. I didn't touch the hide prop settings.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] jefffeely:
I don't know why it would make a difference, but I did flash mine from fastbootd. I don't really entirely get the difference between fastboot and fastbootd (yay now I have something to do this afternoon) anyway.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] alanzaki073:
@awr128 and @jefffeely using fastbood made no difference. Thanks for the support anyway.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] awr128:
Fastbootd is the only way you can issue flash commands to write the necessary files.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] alanzaki073:
understand that, but made no difference (using fastbootd) regarding to widevine status, still on L3.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] awr128:
We've done everything the same, it difference I can tell is I'm kb2007 versus I think your kb2001.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] alanzaki073:
that could be it but I don't know exactly. There is no clear pattern or reasoning as to why some get widevine L1 and some don't. I even saw on other threads that some with KB 2007 also did not get L1 after unlocking. So I don't know, really confused here.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] Smallsmx3:
Anyone using the T-Mobile modem with success? I think it broke the fingerprint scanner on the EU version. Does it do the same on Global? I get the weird lock ups and wondering if the T-Mobile modem would fix this.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] Smallsmx3:
So for those having network lock ups. I'm guessing we're all TMO users..... Do you have a cell spot in your house? Is that where the issue is occurring? I have a cell spot and have disconnected it.... So far I've day no issues
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] ardax:
No cell spot in my house. I'll have lockups randomly. Sometimes at home, sometimes while I'm out and using mobile data.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] yijinsa:
Quick question ,what is this fastboot -w, thanks
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] awr128:
It wipes the phones data
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] yijinsa:
Thanks
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] ffiggggg:
I'm trying to convert from TMo to global using radiohead's files, but when I try to run the first flash commanf (fastboot flash product product.img) I get the following error:

Resizing 'product_b' FAILED (remote: 'Not enough space to resize partition')

fastboot: error: Command failed

Any ideas what this might be and how to fix it?

Thanks!
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] awr128:
Are you in fastbootd? It should have the Chinese letters NOT the green start at the top of the screen.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] awr128:
You might need to force it to flash to slot a instead of slot b enter "fastboot --set-active=a" before flashing the files.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] ffiggggg:
That did the trick!

I'm converted to Global now, thanks!
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] wangsu10:
I did flash on slot B but still on Tmobile Rom but seems ROOT is good also boot screen is no longer Tmobile but Android.

But I tried to flash again to Slot A for clean Global version got some error.

4 img failed to flash. [product.img, odm.img, system.img & system_ext.img]

fastboot flash product product.img
Invalid sparse file format at header magic
Sending sparse 'product' 1/5 (262116 KB) OKAY [ 5.788s]
Writing 'product' FAILED (remote: 'No such file or directory')
fastboot: error: Command failed

D:\Softwares\Oneplus8T\8T+TMO+to+GLO+11.0.5.6>fastboot flash odm odm.img
Sending 'odm' (71156 KB) OKAY [ 1.715s]
Writing 'odm' FAILED (remote: 'No such file or directory')
fastboot: error: Command failed

D:\Softwares\Oneplus8T\8T+TMO+to+GLO+11.0.5.6>fastboot flash system system.img
Invalid sparse file format at header magic
Sending sparse 'system' 1/6 (262108 KB) OKAY [ 5.777s]
Writing 'system' FAILED (remote: 'No such file or directory')
fastboot: error: Command failed

D:\Softwares\Oneplus8T\8T+TMO+to+GLO+11.0.5.6>fastboot flash system_ext system_ext.img
Invalid sparse file format at header magic
Sending sparse 'system_ext' 1/4 (262108 KB) OKAY [ 5.696s]
Writing 'system_ext' FAILED (remote: 'No such file or directory')
fastboot: error: Command failed

I cannot go to recovery anymore on Slot A. I can only change back to Slot B which is Rooted with Tmobile Rom...

Any suggestion on how to reflash on Slot A?
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] Smallsmx3:
Your going to have to msm back to stock T-Mobile and reflash to Global. After flashing global factory reset before booting. Once you boot into the Global Rom you need to go into oxygen updater and download the full ota and flash from local update. That will flash the other slot.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] wangsu10:
Thanks a lot @Smallsmx3 !

Actually I tried to use MSM tools from another post. [OOS TMO KB09CB] Unbrick tool

But I got some weird error message "Automatic Detection of DDR failed " and tool seems stuck.

Maybe I was missing this step, is this one done by using CMD "fastboot -w" ?

I only used recovery mode to clean everything.

I installed [ oxygen updater ] after I 1st try on slot B and it said I am still on TMobile rom.

Spoiler content hidden.

MSM looks good now. (Maybe I didn't do this one right slot?)

fastboot oem unlock need to be redone but same bin works.

Finally seen to be on Global ROM.

Doing " oxygen updater and download the full ota and flash from local update " now.

Thanks again @Smallsmx3 !
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] awr128:
Sounds like you flashed using fastboot and not fastbootd
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] wangsu10:
Actually I was not able to go to fastbootd at that time.

Now its ok after MSM / Reunlock / Flash Global / Local Update/ Root.

Also got L1.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] awr128:
That was the issue, fastbootd is needed to flash those 4 main .img files, fastboot will flash the rest of the .img files without an issue. I made the same mistake before :)
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] wangsu10:
oh, glad to know thats the reason. So far best approach looks like still as [Smallsmx3] mentioned.

BTW, if we after upgrade OTA and re-root the secondary slot, do we need do anything again about magisk hide /MagiskHide Props Config ?
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] awr128:
I've never messed with magiskhide props config and am rooted with L1 and all my banking apps, gpay, Netflix etc work like it's un rooted, only warnings about bootloader being locked.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] Smallsmx3:
Started getting an error saying that my phone is plugged in and can't charge. A reboot seems to fix it.... Anyone else?
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] wangsu10:
never seen this...
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] Smallsmx3:
Me either. Instead of the bolt icon there's a bolt inside the battery icon. Going into battery stats it says plugged in not charging. Maybe an optimized charging bug. I haven't had time to troubleshoot other chargers. I will through the day.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] wangsu10:
This is my secondary phone so I only charge once 2-3 days. will see and report back if any issue^^
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] awr128:
Like others have said Its probably an issue with the optimized charging, I'm not a fan of it, I don't think it works well, turn it off and see if things improve.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] SmileBigNow:
There is a new OTA 11.0.6.7.KB05AA and I was able to get and install the new update via regular OTA!
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] yijinsa:
Did you facing any bug .there is so many bug report at OnePlus community
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] SmileBigNow:
So far so good, what kind of bugs are you talking about?
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] Kiwi616:
I had a quick issue with youtube pauses but cleared the cache in the app and on the device. Seems to work now.

The other issue was when someone called the ringer would pause. Looking into that still.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] Kiwi616:
Wanted to thank everyone in the thread and especially the OP. I was able to convert from T-Mobile to Global pretty smoothly. Also upgraded to the newest 11.0.6.7 from OnePlus today. The "about screen" still says none, but no biggie.

Need to get a dual sim tray to try that out still.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] Smallsmx3:
I updated just now and if I turn on wifi I can't send texts. Only a reboot fixes it and if I turn on wifi again it breaks. This new update sucks
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] SmileBigNow:
I would recommend NOT to update to this version as it's simply broken, videos local or online keeps pausing, phone is crazy laggy, wait for the next update
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] SmileBigNow:
For those who updated and have issues I found out this:

Interesting but it seems to fix the issues!

Just record something with your built-in voice recorder it could be as short as 4 seconds and all issues will disappear and everything will start working again, no lags in videos or anything

Edit: Another way is to disable Voice Match in Google settings
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] awr128:
Are you rooted? And did it dl the increment or was it a full rom download?
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] SmileBigNow:
Not rooted and it's a normal full OTA got directly from OP and lots of people having those issues
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] awr128:
Was it 524MB or 2GB+?
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] SmileBigNow:
524MB
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] awr128:
Thanks for the quick reply, guess I'm waiting till they fix the bugs and offer the full ROM download.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] SmileBigNow:
Yes, wait for hotfix, hopefully won't take long for them to release it
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] awr128:
I'm actually rooted for once, so I'm waiting for the full ROM so I can patch the boot.img.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] SmileBigNow:
Makes sense
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] Smallsmx3:
This fixed my texting issue!!!!! Smooth as silk now!
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] SmileBigNow:
Glad was able to help
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] Smallsmx3:
Such a bizarre fix...I thought it was snake oil you were feeding us.....I almost factory reset
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] SmileBigNow:
Thank my post so others don't think like you almost did that it's snake oil,
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] Coderedpl:
For those of you who converted to global and were able to update successfully, is your bootloader locked?

I also have a converted version but cannot seem to take the update at all. Gets stuck at 85% and fails.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] SmileBigNow:
Yes I relocked my bootloader
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] Kiwi616:
Yup bootloader locked, and converted from T-Mobile 11.0.4.6 to 5.6 Global and took the 6.7 newest problematic update directly from the system update screen.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] yelped:
What texting issue? Receiving SMS late?
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] Smallsmx3:
New update working pretty well on my end. Buggy at first but theres a couple work arounds that get everything going
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] Kiwi616:
What did you end up doing to get things going? I tried disabling voice match and recording a video for 15 secs. No good still. Wipe cache too. Is there something else or am I using a wrong app to complete the steps?
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] Smallsmx3:
I used the built in voice recorder app and made a ten second recording and all is good.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] Kiwi616:
Thanks I'll try that!

Edit: I think that worked, thanks!! Youtube and chrome no longer stuttering and pausing.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] Smallsmx3:
Such a strange fix
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] Kiwi616:
Ok another update, it worked until I restarted the device. Does this happen on your end as well or does it stick after a shutdown and restart?

Sorry for so many questions.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] awr128:
It's only a temp fix, you have to do it every time you restart the phone. The OnePlus community app 8T section is blowing up with ppl upset about the update issues, yet OnePlus is responding about it.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] Qnorsten:
If you disable voice command in google assistant everything will work as normal and it will survive a reboot.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] Jed!Master:
so am I the only one that can't update give me error I'm rooted not sure if that's the issue. But I'm also seeing that people are having issues with this new update. should I even update at this point? What issues are you all facing!?
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] Smallsmx3:
Try via oxygen updater
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] Coderedpl:
Is your bootloader unlocked?

I'm having same issue, but I'm not rooted.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] awr128:
If your boot loader unlocked or rooted you need the full ROM to update, the incremental update won't work. Plus it's not worth updating to right now, it's way too buggy.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] Jed!Master:
Bootloader unlocked and rooted.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] Jed!Master:
Thanks that's the answer I was looking for
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] Kiwi616:
Thanks, tried disabling voice match and it survived a reboot, like you stated. I'll stick with this for now until the hotfix is pushed.

Thanks!
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] awr128:
I have the incremental update file, I was going to see if there was a way to install it, but it's so buggy I don't think it's worth the effort. I'm also unlocked and rooted.
[OnePlus 8T Guides, News, & Discussion] RussianBear:
so other than the latest buggy update, are you t-mobile guys satisfied with these global builds? mainly concerned with the t-mo modem performance. I've noticed some people were reporting connectivity issues (dropping signal, wi-fi, etc.).