yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] C D:
You're not too far off-topic since the future of the LS997 on T-Mobile still concerns OP here. My MVNO already stopped new Sprint network activations and started moving to Verizon, so I jumped over to T-Mobile prepaid and finally let go of my LS997 as my daily driver. I could still mess around later this year with US996 firmware and let you know what I can find.

But if you want to stick with your unrootable LS997, then you still have plenty of time for next year. From what I read, T-Mobile will shut down their 3G network by July 1st, 2022 while no official date has been set for turning off their 2G portion. However, even with 2G and 3G still working for calls, if you ever happen to be in a spot where there's only an LTE band signal without 2G/3G, then you won't be able to make or take calls there.

So the only safe way to keep going on a V20 with T-Mobile is to get their H918 model. But even then, you're still limited to Android Oreo, which some apps may eventually abandon as they might raise the minimum requirement to Pie or higher at some point.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] Mysticblaze347:
As of today I got a message saying my device needs to upgrade or sim upgrade to keep service after 1/1/21. https://www.sprint.com/en/support/cdma-retirement-legal-notice.html
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] C D:
If your LS997 is SIM-unlocked like OP's, then you could get a T-Mobile SIM card and keep going until T-Mobile shuts down both their 2G & 3G networks next year. Just be aware that no Sprint-branded phone will pass T-Mobile's IMEI checker. But you should have a VoLTE-compatible backup phone ready to go if you start running into LTE-only or low-signal areas.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] nookin:
FWIW, I factory reset my LS997 V20 (still on Android 7.0) and I still cannot edit the APN. Even worse is that I now cannot use it with T-Mobile since the fast.t-mobile.com APN is gone. I regret resetting it. It is now useless as a smartphone since Sprint CDMA is history and phone cannot pick up LTE signal from other LTE carriers.

I have no idea why my LS997 lost its ability to edit APN even though I did not accept software updates. There does not seem to have any way to bypass the APN write protection.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] Mysticblaze347:
To me it sounds like sim relocked. Might need to call tmobile/Sprint to unlock again. You could also try rooting (since you have rootable firmware [under zvd]) or temp root; then use an app called shortcut master lite and edit apn that way. I am not sure if app works without root access. I really don't know otherwise. Dumb when crap auto happens. If your sim is unlocked again. You may not need apk to edit apn again.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] nookin:
I guess V20 has a different way of locking the SIM. The modem seems to be SIM unlocked but the phone's firmware prevents me from editing or adding APN. And they seem to be good at it as I have tried multiple methods to no avail.

In addition, I don't know how T-Mobile/Sprint could unlock the phone since phone does not ask for unlock pin.

Maybe rooting would work, if my firmware can still be rooted. I might as well just throw in a new OS since updating firmware will relock the APN. I
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] C D:
As far as I know, only software versions up to ZV7 (security patch level date of May 1, 2017) can get full root. On those versions, you could freely edit the APN values within a hidden menu, and those options seem to be gone on later software.

Sprint phones are notorious for having grayed out APN settings out of the box or after factory resets or major Android version updates. When they're grayed out, you pretty much have to hope that whatever default APN values the phone reads from your SIM card are the ones you want. Otherwise, you'll have to find another way to edit the values. The small app I linked earlier from the G8 is an interesting approach, but it appears to require ejecting the SIM card with the phone staying on which is not possible on the V20 since the battery blocks the card slot, so I'm not sure if that method can be applied to the V20.

I think Sprint and T-Mobile do SIM-unlocking by connecting to a remote server.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] nookin:
This is actually the 2nd LG LS997 I bought off eBay. I think both phone comes with ZV7 or so. The first phone I tested that it is unlocked and I let it upgrade 1 after another until it reached Android 8 and I lost data. Since the seller advertised the phone as unlocked, I didn't have issue returning the phone.

The 2nd phone I am more careful and I stayed at ZVC. I verified that I can edit APN and all even after factory reset. I think the reference about ZV8 is that user cannot edit APN using the Hidden Menu trick beginning ZV8. But supposingly, my phone is unlocked so APN can be edited. But throughout the internet, there are LS997 users reporting phone is locked again after upgrading to Android 8.

On top of that, I am not sure how my phone was unlocked as I also discovered that if I enable secure boot (require PIN during boot) will disable APN editing. I have no idea why they are related. My guess is that my phone isn't unlocked via official means and maybe someone messed with the bootloader in order to unlock.

I am rethinking my options:

1. Root my phone (since I am still on Android 7) and try APN editing using root privilege (not sure what app to use)

2. Root my phone and install LineageOS. Since it is a different firmware, I assume there won't be APN write protection.

3. Upgrade phone to Android 8 and try calling T-Mobile to unlock (I was never a Sprint customer).

4. Try eBay seller who can remote unlock phone for ~$7. They claim they can unlock LS997 with Android 8. It is a lot of hassle as I won't use my regular computer for this type of activity.

Option 1/2 and 3/4 are mutually exclusive.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] Mysticblaze347:
My bad, I thought zvc was the root able for some reason. ZV7 yes. Its been awhile and lil under the weather. Brain is scrambled lol.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] nookin:
So... you mean my ZVC is not rootable?
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] Mysticblaze347:
Zvc has arb I believe. Damn Sprint. Only other way for Root possiblity would be temp root. Not full root, but you would at least have root shell. https://xdaforums.com/t/3-18-71-perf-root-root-shell-for-lg-v20-variants.3990145/page-5. Download on page 5 at top post. Instructions on first page. I know this works for oreo. Not too sure about Zvc.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] nookin:
Just want to post an update on this. I eventually paid someone from eBay to get my phone unlocked after upgrading to 20A. It seems to work. I am able to edit APN again. The software used is KingUnlock.

Phone with T-Mobile SIM is showing "4G" instead of "LTE" although in "About Phone", it is showing "LTE". I am not positive if I have seen "LTE" with T-Mobile before. For one, I have never tried running T-Mobile SIM with 20A. No VoLTE, which is expected.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Questions & Answers] misiekpbt:
When fallowing instructions of instaling dotOS 5.x its get me error of not having something with magisk but then flashing is done but not succeed. Any solutions ?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Questions & Answers] Deleted member 11824373:
Either you didn't flashed the recommended firmware or your ROM zip file is corrupted.

Possible solution -

1. Try flashing with latest recommended firmware.

2. Download rom for again , then perform a clean flash to avoid any other issues.
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] OPTeam:
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[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] OPTeam:
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[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] sanangel:
Good initiative. All that is missing is the msm download tool.
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] Sukhi:
How does one flash these zips? There's no updater in Nord CE?
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] Some_Random_Username:
You may be able to flash them via stock recovery, you should see an option named "Install from internal storage"
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] Sukhi:
Nope ! thats also missing in Nord CE. The only way for now these can be flashed are through fastboot but that needs an unlocked bootloader
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] Some_Random_Username:
It's rather odd that OnePlus has not released proper flashing instructions on their support website. (At least they're releasing zips, which in turn allow users to extract stock boot.img so that they can patch it to root their device if they wish).

Out of curiosity, could you try sideloading this APK (you may need to launch the app via an activity launcher) to see if it would detect and perform flash of a zip present at the root of device internal storage?
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] i.snehal.kiran:
View attachment 5400905oneplus does provide flashing instructions

Software Upgrade - OnePlus.com

Get the latest OxygenOS updates for your device.OxygenOS is always evolving. Learn about the latest features and improvements, and get even more out of your device.

www.oneplus.in
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] Sony make.believe:
This is sadly just a generic text, we don't got a settings button in system update. I took a screenshot to prove it. And no, even in white system theme there isn't a settings button visible
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] Sony make.believe:
Btw. I installed this apk (didn't sideloaded it), but there wasn't a visible change in system update. Thanks for this try anyways!
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] Some_Random_Username:
Ehm the lack of change in system update was expected, as I mentioned previously an activity launcher such as https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.szalkowski.activitylauncher&hl=fr&gl=US may be needed. I believe the relevant activity is com.oneplus.localupdate.ui.home.HomeActivity
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] Sony make.believe:
Wow, looks good so far!

I dragged the OTA package to /storage and it is now visible to install it.
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] Some_Random_Username:
Added OOS 11.0.9.9 (Global and India) to OP
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] rockstar1997:
This tool makes flashing payload.bin/full OTA zip on unlocked devices easier.

Github: Fastboot Enhance
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] Mamay72:
Work. Thanks.
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] Sony make.believe:
Does this support also EB13BA (EU Version)?
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] rockstar1997:
Yes it should support any device with dynamic partitions.
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] Sukhi:
Awesome ! Thanks for sharing. This is a real help.
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] Mamay72:
I updated the global version yesterday through this application.
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] MarcoReckless:
Did this end up working for you? Or did you use payload dumper and flashed everything manually?
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] Sony make.believe:
I did not tried it yet, because 11.0.9.9 isn't released for EB13BA.. I'm still on 11.0.3.3
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] sanangel:
I'ts working.
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] elibomOG:
Hello, any idea when

Hello any idea when the 11.0.9.9.EB13BA will be available for download please ?
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] Sony make.believe:
Do you just want to upgrade? It's available then through system update in settings
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] kopek3105:
Thanks, I couldn't find any ROM to extract boot.img from. Official site only provided India version of system which is not compatible with mine (global). You saved me.
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] _13:
Hi,

I need a 11.0.9.9 for the EU. But in this list their is only up to 11.0.6.6.

Does anyone know where to find a 11.0.9.9. There is safe to install.

/_13
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] sanangel:
Can you install Oxygen Updater apk
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] _13:
Yes, it´s installed now.
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] sanangel:
Download the complete OTA yourself. The latest version is the one you need. Once downloaded, you will have it in the device storage.
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] _13:
You are sure, that downgrading will not cause any problems when flashing?
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] sanangel:
That I don't think is as easy as installing and downgrading. Sorry, I understood that you were looking for version 11.0.9.9.
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] _13:
The updater is only able to find and download the 11.0.6 version, but the Nord CE is updated to 11.0.9.9. Thats why I am forced to downgrade.
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] hoorinek:
Hi, can I downgrade from 11.0.9.9 EU to 11.0.6.6 EU? Or sam how flash 11.0.9.9. Global?

Basically, I need root.

Thank you, regards.
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] marina1511:
So, I managed to softbrick my NordCE5G (I tried to root it with magisk and apparently used boot.img not intended for my device).

I can boot to fastboot and I tried to boot all boot.images from the first post but none did the trick, I'm always stuck at watching the OOS circles loading screen.

I'm not sure what version of os I had. I tried to find the corresponding version of boot.img i can flash, but there's no full oos files on oneplus page (I tried DE, UK, HR, AT sites as I have EU version as in https://www.oneplus.com/de/support/softwareupgrade and nowhere is nord ce 5g listed so I can't get the zips. wtf?).

I'm a bit scared of flashing all the other image files as I'm a noob and scared of hardbrick and atleast atm I can go to fastboot and try to fix it. I'm not managing to boot into EDL mode so that would be my last resort. Anyways, my questions are...

1) Can someone please help me with advice? Should I try to find correct boot.img or should I just use full os from the first post and flash all? Is there anyone who's in Europe and bought the phone lately and can upload his boot.img somewhere for me to try to use it? Could that do the trick?

2) Is flashing boot, system, vendor and recovery from the zip enough? I can't find flashall.bat for this phone so I'm not sure if I'm missing anything.

TLDR: I'm softbricked. Which images to flash from zip in the first post if I only can fastboot? Can some European who bought the phone lately and didn't update the os upload his boot.img somewhere for me to try it out? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated

I'm not the person to beg for help, and as you can see in my post history I'm trying to do this on my own but atm I'm out of knowledge and I need someone's help. I've been stuck for days trying to fix it on my own and I just don't know enough to proceed. I even offered money for help as you can see in my last post but no one took the offer, so I did it on my own and ****ed it up :(

Thanks for your help.

EDIT: also, fastboot enhance tool doesn't work for me, I can't go into fastbootd. I tried atleast 5 different platform tools so idk what's the problem there.
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] Mamay72:
Firmware upgrade OxygenOS 11.0.11.11 GL/EU/India

Global: Google OTA Server

EU: Google OTA Server

India: Google OTA Server

Full versions
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] murchu27:
Hey folks, is there a copy of 11.0.9.9 for EU stored anywhere? My device doesn't seem to want to upgrade to 11.0.11.11 (not visible in system updates, Oxygen Updater installation method doesn't work), so I want to get the OTA for 11.0.9.9 (my current version) so that I can root
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] Mamay72:
Before your post, I posted links
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] murchu27:
That's for 11.0.11.11, I'm looking for 11.0.9.9

Oxygen Updater also only offers 11.0.11.11, but then my phone isn't able to upgrade with it
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] Mamay72:
I also do not update. I put the full version. Installed. I put it through 'local update'
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] murchu27:
Local update doesn't seem to be available to me. When I choose "System update" from settings, I just get a plain Google/Android screen that says "Your system is up to date", with no gear icon or anything (it doesn't even mention my Oxygen OS version).

If it makes a difference, I've recently used the MSM tool to move from Lineage OS back to Oxygen OS
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] Mamay72:
Install this and a 'local update' should appear

You also need to install any activation launcher and find the system update line there.
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] murchu27:
So I installed that apk and restarted my phone, but my "System update" screen still looks the same. I'm not sure what you mean by your second line - what is an activation launcher?
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] Mamay72:
Приложения в Google Play – Запуск Activity

Запускает скрытые действия и создает ярлыки для установленных приложений

play.google.com
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] murchu27:
Hey thanks, the Activity Launcher let me manually open the installed "System Update" apk, which is the normal system update screen that is referenced by OnePlus support, etc. Installing the update now!
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] Mamay72:
Use ...
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] Some_Random_Username:
Added OxygenOS 11.0.11.11 (all regions) to OP.
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] jnisz:
can we downgrade to oxygen os 11.0.2.2?. my current version is 11.0.11.11 EB13BA
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] Sukhi:
Yes ! you can downgrade to any version as deemed fit
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] Waleriks:
@OPTeam since it isn't possible to install a full OTA out of the box, I think it may be useful to use the second post to show the methods for installing a full ota.
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] ACEBILBO-I:
Could anybody please be so kind to upload full zip of 11.0.14 EU? Couldn't find it anywhere, neither OnePlus site and Oxygen Updater have it and can't root without it
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] shadowstep:
Added OOS 11.0.14.14 to the first post.
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] Some_Random_Username:
Added OxygenOS 11.0.15.15 (IN) to OP.
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] shadowstep:
Added OOS 11.0.16.16 (Global and IN) to the first post.
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] NiyaShy:
Since 16.16 is still missing for EU, was it (again) not published?
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] shadowstep:
Added OOS 11.0.17.17 (IN) to the first post.
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] VoltaGe86:
Anyone know when the EU files will be available? .17.17
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] osfp:
eu file 17.17 its ready for download in official site
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] Sony make.believe:
Can you please share a link?
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] osfp:
this is the link

Software Upgrade - OnePlus.com

Get the latest OxygenOS updates for your device.OxygenOS is always evolving. Learn about the latest features and improvements, and get even more out of your device.

www.oneplus.com
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] Some_Random_Username:
Added the following files to the OP: OOS 11.0.17.17 (EU, global), OOS 12 Open Beta 1 (for Indian users) and the associated downgrade file to OOS 11.0.16.16
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] Sony make.believe:
Did someone already found 11.0.18.18 (EU) for download?
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] endera:
Androis 12 link?
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] Sony make.believe:
For indian users:

OnePlus Community

Introducing our new OnePlus Community experience, with a completely revamped structure, built from the ground-up.

community.oneplus.com
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] osfp:
ready for download 11.0.18.18.EB13BA
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] Sony make.believe:
Thanks for the update!
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] Flashing_Expert:
I got Android 12 EB2103_11.C.05 update via Oxygen Updater, I can provide it.

For anyone updating from 11.0.18.18, don't do it, you'll end up in bootloop. First downgrade to 11.0.17.17 then update to A12.
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] Sony make.believe:
Fake news, I was on 11.0.18.18 (EU) rooted and upgraded via oxygen update to A12 C.05 without any issues
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] Flashing_Expert:
I tried two times and always went into bootloop. From 11.0.17.17 it worked out on first try. Dunno what is the issue then. On Oneplus forum some had same issue https://community.oneplus.com/thread?id=1125578908050653193
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] Sony make.believe:
How did you installed the update? Via ActivityLauncher -> System Update?
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] Flashing_Expert:
Yes just like that.
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] Sony make.believe:
Weird, some people on telegram group got the same issue..
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] shadowstep:
Added OOS 11.0.18.18 (all regions), C.04 (IN), C.05 (EU & IN) to the first post.
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] Flashing_Expert:
new update for EU version C.07 is out...
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] Festusdayo:
What made the app worked on your device
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] Festusdayo:
This is my app not functioning
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] Sony make.believe:
You nees to move the update to root storage (Where folder "DCIM", "Downloads" etc. are visible)

Also check for the file extension, it need to be .zip
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] Festusdayo:
Yes it is on zip and to the root storage

But the app can't get to find the file
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] Sony make.believe:
Please try to download the full ROM by oxygen update and try it again
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] Festusdayo:
Ok.... Please send me the link to download it
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] Festusdayo:
Ok. Please send me the link to download it
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] Rooster#1:
Please delete...
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] lordkian2000:
Hi everyone I needed EB2101_11_C.07 for Europe to enable Magisk. it wasn't here so I've captured it. how do I give it to writer of the post?
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] satancule:
Hi everyone,

I started digging hard on this phone because there is not so much support

I can provide EB2103_11_C.09 if someone needs

BTW You can easily download FULL OTA updates through Oxygen Updater on the Play Store and by switching to advanced mod in the settings, that make it easy to get the images to flash
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] Some_Random_Username:
Added the following files to the OP:

OOS 11: downgrade zips to OOS 11.0.17.17 (for all regions)

OOS 12: C.05 (EU, IN), C.07 (all regions), C.08 (IN), C.09 (all regions)
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] Some_Random_Username:
Added the following files to the OP:

OOS 12: C.10 (EU, IN), downgrade zip to C.09 (IN)

OOS 13: OxygenOS 13 Open Beta 1 (F.01, IN)
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] V1perGHG:
Can I install the Oxygen OS 13 Indian Beta on an european Nord CE?

I just wanna try OOS 13 out.
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] kingy300:
Hello! So, can you confirm me I only have to install that APK and use a downgrade zip or a full OTA zip?

No bootloader unlocking or anything else before proceeding with this?

Which of the two would erase my user data?

I'm on OOS12 on my Nord CE EU variant and would like to rollback to the latest OOS11 EU.

I'd rollback with the only purpose of getting the native phone dialer call recording button without having to root the phone. Is there a way to have it back without having to downgrade?

Thank you!
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] Some_Random_Username:
I do not recommend it as it could lead to unforeseen issues, but perhaps you could attempt editing the zip as highlighted at https://xdaforums.com/t/oneplus-8-p...epo-of-oxygen-os-builds.4084315/post-87198747

Downgrading will always wipe your data, this is an Android security measure. Besides, I'm afraid your device will attempt to update to OOS 12 anyway, as OOS 11 for this device uses the Google OTA mechanism (that forces installing an update if available).
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] V1perGHG:
Thanks for answering!

I'll try it.
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] V1perGHG:
So, I tried installing it:

I changed that "verify disable" to 1, but when trying to sideload it via adb, it said "zip file is corrupt".

Does anyone know why it says that, is it because of some hash not being the same?

If no one knows anything, I think it's obvious it wouldn't work as that's for indian devices.

I'm currently loading my backup onto my Nord CE. :)
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] Some_Random_Username:
Maybe it's worth trying with the local update APK? https://oxygenos.oneplus.net/OPLocalUpdate_For_Android12.apk
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] V1perGHG:
Ok, thanks!
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] Some_Random_Username:
Added OxygenOS 13 Open Beta 2 (F.03, IN) to the OP.
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] Some_Random_Username:
Added F.04 (GLO) to the OP.

Downgrade zip will be added after OnePlus releases a working link, see my comment on their forums for more information.
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] Some_Random_Username:
Added downgrade zip to C.07 (GLO) to the OP, as OnePlus just released a working link.
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] Some_Random_Username:
Added OxygenOS 13 Open Beta 3 (F.05, IN) to the OP.
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] Some_Random_Username:
Added C.11 (IN) to the OP.
[OnePlus Nord CE 5G] Notnearlynovel:
Is there any comprehensive guide on how to flash the downgrade images using fastboot?

I have successfully extracted the payload.bin using payload_dumper, and I was able to repair a broken recovery with the latest firmware, but I can't figure out how to get the system partition working again.