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[OnePlus 11] Adly1991:
what excalty happened i, i asked my chinese friend that bought me the phone to call oppo china service to ask them how we can solve it, and they told him that they will reach oppo service center in my country (Egypt), and surprisingly, Oppo egypt called me and told me they aware of the issue and come to solve, and that's it they did not ask anything
[OnePlus 11] trungth4nth0ng:
is there any solution if i root the device guys?
[OnePlus 11] cnosko00:
TradingShenzhen just listed the 11 5G with 512GB memory, and they're claiming that these don't have region lock issues. I just grabbed mine.

https://tradingshenzhen.com/en/oneplus-11/oneplus-11-16gb512gb?affp=156430

Here's a screenshot of their claim:

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[OnePlus 11] Viouf:
i bought mine from giztop but i was not aware of this untill today! i received mine 1 week ago and already received OTA im in 9th day , meanwhile they said they knew the issue and is safe... also i live in Cyprus
[OnePlus 11] PowerPC 604e:
do your OP11 have screen lock cannot set issue?
[OnePlus 11] sunxutian:
Did OTA work? Do you face auto brightness problem? Also is your bootloader locked or unlocked
[OnePlus 11] Warmrock11:
Can it be done on chinesr roaming SIM? Details please.
[OnePlus 11] khalad1:
Salut ami pourriez-vous m'envoyer le lien aussi pour mon PHB 110 s'il vous plaît?
[OnePlus 11] IronSkillet:
Why should OTA work , BL must be open otherwise you have a brick

CN Region flashed to India (only this region will work) OPEN BL

Read up on all the information available in the forum... Read a about Oxygen updater,

Be careful that you read every thing,that is a way to get the phone with a Update

Be careful, don't do anything for what you have no idea how to exactly
[OnePlus 11] sunxutian:
Reason I am asking is some sellers claim that they can flash CN version to oos with OAT work (no need to flash img separately) also I converted my device to EU so only India works is not accurate
[OnePlus 11] IronSkillet:
Well the xda 2449 mainthread effort was given up,
[OnePlus 11] Viouf:
i have no idea what issue u talking about , u might think i lie but for price and specs for oneplus 11 i liked it so much that made me to sell my s23 ultra
[OnePlus 11] Viouf:
Yes i received phone 13 of march , there was an update and now im CPH24476_11_A.08 , i think it was unlocked if u are refering to allow OEM to be unlocked but i disabled it
[OnePlus 11] Canuck Knarf:
I bought two from giztop, one on colos os and one on global . Only have problems with one converted to oxygen (android 13) and to do updates I have to flash oplusstanvbk through fastboot in order for phone to boot
[OnePlus 11] IronSkillet:
If you get a update it will relock the BL

Is it a CN Region flashed to India?

Locking the BL with a flashed ROM will make it bricks
[OnePlus 11] bryan_too:
Not sure. Wasn't sure the Chinese sim was roaming compliant last time.
[OnePlus 11] Warmrock11:
Did you activate your mobile in china then bring to abroad? Can you please share how/where did you activate your phone?
[OnePlus 11] bryan_too:
Switched on/activated in Beijing. Called 5 minutes with the same SIM at the time (Chinese SIM). Was brought back and I flashed the OS to OxygenOS via a third party service centre. (Malaysia)
[OnePlus 11] bryan_too:
Um sorry I speak only English. Plus, it's in Malaysia.
[OnePlus 11] Viouf:
yes like i said i bought from giztop. Chinese device flashed to indian rom, so u say if i keep "allow OEM to be unlocked" turned off there is a chance to be bricked on next update?
[OnePlus 11] Viouf:
sorry to hear that mine is lfashed to oxygen and received the first update ok. I used to know that oneplus phones were ok to install whatever rom u wanted without any drawbacks like xiaomi that u have to use a custom rom, i was thinking to buy one more for resale cos price dropped but now with all this hustle i afraid
[OnePlus 11] MrWongTM:
Can I PM to check with you for more details? I have the same issue but when I brought to a local OPPO service center(Singapore), they told me they don't acknowledge the receipt the online seller sent me. When I checked with the online seller, they stated that is the only type of receipt.
[OnePlus 11] RHodgett:
I bought a 512GB version from Wonda. It arrived with CPH2451_11_A.06 - couldn't update it and got the region lock message. Wonda were brilliant and have replaced it. The replacement is with CPH2447, still got the region lock message but was able to update to A08 and again to A09 today (just released).

I have just got a message saying "You're using a device that is only sold in China. Its communication functions will soon be restricted in your region. Please go to the official Oneplus website and contact customer service for help."

Anyone else had this before region lock restrictions started? I was hoping the A09 update might have removed the region lock but guess not.
[OnePlus 11] Viouf:
wow again another update? nice! i wanted to buy one more from wonda but they told me till they figure it the stop selling 11.. Im still 08 but i see from oxygen OS updater that the current version 09 is out ill wait for phone to make it OTA, mine is from giztop i received it on 13th and so far nothing also from the lists ive seen my country is not in block list
[OnePlus 11] RHodgett:
I'm in the UK. I would have bought the phone in the UK but I want 512GB and they don't sell that here. Just on with Oneplus support via live chat and they are booking in a repair for me. They say: The process usually takes 1-2 days for processing and 7-9 business days for the repair. Guess I'll be back on my Oneplus 9 for a few more weeks.
[OnePlus 11] Viouf:
to be honest ill would be really disapointed if this happened to me, i would contact paypal to initiate a refund process...
[OnePlus 11] Warmrock11:
Hi anyone got solution for oneplus Ace2 "

Calling stops working outside of China for the Chinese version​

"

After two weeks my phone call is blocked, data service is normal.
[OnePlus 11] birdie:
Just like with OnePlus 11 you need to take/send your phone to an official Oppo/OnePlus service center to get it unlocked. They will need something (e.g. a receipt) as a proof of purchase.
[OnePlus 11] WLR CRUZ:
Hello! Is the block only for making and receiving calls? Mobile data and sms still normal?
[OnePlus 11] Warmrock11:
I already visited oneplus service center in Nepal, They dont know how to do.

Anyone have idea how did oppo service center unblocked in your country?
[OnePlus 11] Warmrock11:
Yes, only phone call blocked.

Mine is Ace2 PHK110 model
[OnePlus 11] Warmrock11:
Hi, Can you please get details from oppo service, How they did? It might be helpful for me. In my region they want help but dont know how to unlock.

What is you phone model and where did you unblock?
[OnePlus 11] yakming:
I can confirm that. I went to Singapore Oppo Service Center for unlock the region lock. They need proof of purchase receipt. It took them about an hour to unlock without any cost from me.
[OnePlus 11] Nzol Tan 1211:
so now, the only way is to active in china ?

and bring to service center?

What else?
[OnePlus 11] birdie:
Data (mobile internet) and texting (SMS messages) are safe/not affected.
[OnePlus 11] birdie:
Looks like your concrete service center is not fully "official". The official one has the software/endorsement to do that.
[OnePlus 11] wangdaning:
Does it just need to be a Chinese sim, or actually in China? Maybe they are just adding a Chinese eSim, activating, then removing.
[OnePlus 11] Mmelamine.86:
I have op 11 from china. The calls stopped working after 2 weeks. I put an old Chinese sim card that doesn't seem to be working and it doesn't have roaming service activated on it and even with that it enables the phone to make calls with my country sim card. It's a temporary solution.

Even that i try ones in while to disable it to see if my phone is activated but after few seconds it gives me the rigion customized message and block the calls.

Can anyone tell me if they activate the phone in oppo center and after that you make a hard reset to your phone. Would the region customized message come again or not?
[OnePlus 11] xhuttra:
I bought the phone in china, used 2-3 weeks without issues. now I have the same problem. oneplus offically doesn't have sales here, but they have support hotline. They have forwarded me to OPPO support, but they don't have any idea about my request.
[OnePlus 11] birdie:
Unlocking calling has nothing to do with any SIMs.
[OnePlus 11] adanaran:
hello everyone. I'm writing through a translator, sorry in advance. I'm from Russia and we also block calls. My phone is currently in the service where the lock is being lifted. Information: The lock is not associated with SIM cards. Activating the phone in China will not help, the magisk module will not help either. The only way to solve the problem is to contact the Oppo service, they have special software that will remove the restrictions. The phone's IMEI gets blacklisted and cannot be removed from there without the intervention of Oppo/OnePlus. After unlocking, you can do anything with the phone (reset, change SIM cards). The blocking message should not appear.
[OnePlus 11] Raug:
I have been on their online chat just now, pointed out same thing: OPO 11 doesn't show in SBE list, they told me to put a request through to oneplus directly through their emailing portal and they will create a repair work order for me themselves. Don't know yet if it works, i am hesitant to send my phone away for few days; waiting for another centre close by that repairs OnePlus phones to confirm back to me if they can unlock 11's or not.
[OnePlus 11] sundbp:
Let us know how it goes. I sent it back to seller as a return - if they for some reason don't agree to the return and I get it back it'll be good to know :)
[OnePlus 11] Raug:
i am eager to message the vendor too and see if i can get them to issue a replacement, good thing that even though the shady company i bought it from ships from HK, return address is in UK. but waiting to see what feedback i get from both and then will update here.
[OnePlus 11] Smehedi23:
I bought a Chinese version today in my country, Bangladesh. Upon inserting the sim, a message popped up saying "this is only for China and calling functions will be restricted soon". However, I got an OTA update and everything is working fine. Is it going to be locked? Can anyone help?
[OnePlus 11] Raug:
Do you still get the message pop up AFTER that update if you restart your phone? If so, it will start blocking calls in a couple of days. I just got A09 update today, my pop up message has a change in wording to the same one as you have about China. But phone call function is still blocked.
[OnePlus 11] sundbp:
I likely used the same vendor - titb. They accepted my return and I got my refund today fyi.
[OnePlus 11] Warmrock11:
Hi, Anyone have more information regarding region lock issue on oneplus Ace2.

My phone call service locked since last two weeks.

1. I had visited oneplus service center twice and they are not able to fix it.

2. Is it just a bug or oneplus strategy?
[OnePlus 11] birdie:
1. Official OnePlus service centers do remove the call block. Find another one or even visit/send it to a different country. You'll have to demonstrate a proof of purchase.

2. This is the official policy. They are trying to fight grey exports and loss of profits. These phones are meant to be used only by the Chinese [in China].

There's another proof why it's the official policy: they've gone to great lengths to remove the ability to run OxygenOS instead of ColorOS. Even if you install the former, you won't be able to upgrade. In the past you could trivially upgrade by downloading the full upgrade to the sdcard and selecting "Update Locally". Even root wasn't needed.

Under OxygenOS some features are not working properly, like automatic display brightness.
[OnePlus 11] birdie:
There's a new update from 4pda forums, which is yet to be confirmed:

FYI
[OnePlus 11] MoonlightSG01:
ok, i went to HK and got a local sim card.

i cannot unlock the phone with that SIM...

So HK is not consider part of china network....
[OnePlus 11] PowerPC 604e:
I activated and flashed OOS on 20 April on China, now there is no any region lock or warning message yet. I am waiting for the OTA update and any patch / solutions to fix the 'cannot set lock screen code after unlock bootloader' issue.
[OnePlus 11] Lou#1:
Hi. I have a question. Does everything still work? Have you had any OTA update yet. I am waiting for my device that is coming to me, bought from tradingshenzhen. Which version do you have? cph2247?
[OnePlus 11] PowerPC 604e:
Currently is 2449 a08
[OnePlus 11] Lou#1:
But are you satisfied with the operation of the device. Is everything working correctly? Any annoying bugs?
[OnePlus 11] PowerPC 604e:
as I known, 2 issues you need to know, 1. OTA update may lock your phone. 2. Cannot set password if bootloader opened
[OnePlus 11] konrad5739:
Hi. I have bought this phone (16/512) from tradingshenzhen and can tell one thing - after some reboots (approximately 10, I haven't counted) it will stop working. The only thing that you can do to make it work again is to reset user data.

I posted a question on tradingshenzhen that the region lock problem is still there, but they haven't posted it and the rest of conversation with support was continued via email.

As for OnePlus, I can say that they claimed it will be ,,repaired" for free, but for one day I haven't received any details about it.

To summarize, please stop buying this chinese model, because at the end you will be f*ced up by Tradingshenzhen and their "No Region Lock Problem" and OnePlus / Oppo ? because it is their new standard how to handle a customer with region lock - it is not a bug, it is definitely a feature ;) If you don't believe me, then simply try to run adb logcat while starting a device (modem will not start and the message won't appear too)

Here you have pictures with responses from OnePlus, Tradingshenzhen and region lock:

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[OnePlus 11] nonegor:
the password/fingerprint has been solved in unlocked bootloader status.
[OnePlus 11] PowerPC 604e:
You mean lock and unlock the bootloader again and again?
[OnePlus 11] nonegor:
yes

I successfully solve this problem.

Now, my phone is kept in unlocked status in order to update my phone
[OnePlus 11] wangdaning:
I can confirm after softbricking a device that service centers in China will flash the device and unlock it for free :o Took 30 minutes and they were really nice, was an oppo center.

I cannot confirm the unlock of region works as I am still here, but it was funny. They said, you flashed the device, I said, well, yeah, then they unlocked it. No comments about don't do it again.
[OnePlus 11] sunxutian:
I am more interested in how they make the OTA work? Do you have you bootloader unlocked?
[OnePlus 11] konrad5739:
In developer settings I have an OEM unlocking active but when device is booting up there isn't any notification about unlocked bootloader
[OnePlus 11] PowerPC 604e:
My phone is locked (cannot turn on) during OTA update last night (2449 A09). I need to go China ShenZhen OPPO centre to fix it tomorrow
[OnePlus 11] PowerPC 604e:
I supported OnePlus many years. OnePlusOne, OnePlus 3,, OnePlus7 Pro, OnePlus 9R, OnePlus 10R. OnePlus 11 may be my last OnePlus devices if they keep on this kinds of customer unfriend policy ( region lock)
[OnePlus 11] sunxutian:
Do you have any bugs like auto brightness issue or random reboot
[OnePlus 11] konrad5739:
As for now no random reboot.

The auto brightness is rather "lagged". It works very slow and with some time out.
[OnePlus 11] sunxutian:
I see, also can you please check if the scroll screen shot works? I get black screen when doing it but normal screen shot works
[OnePlus 11] konrad5739:
Scrolling screenshot works too
[OnePlus 11] wangdaning:
You will get nowhere with threats of leaving, never worked. A service center, either oppo or oneplus, will fix it.
[OnePlus 11] PowerPC 604e:
OPPO center fix it by flash back to color os for free. All data clear
[OnePlus 11] wangdaning:
My experience, even if they know you have flashed it.
[OnePlus 11] bryan_too:
Seems to be alot of issues with the Chinese models. I bought mine from Taobao and got the matter sorted out the best way I could. Hope you guys manage it without anymore issues regardless.

P.S. Please do not PM me anymore. I cannot assist as my case might differ from yours. I will summarise my experience here and that would be the end of it.

Bought my phone from Taobao. Seller sold used Oneplus 11s and is considered a refurbished unit. These units were only used by other Chinese users under 1 month or less. I got it shipped to my sister's address in Beijing. Asked her to switch it on and insert her Chinese SIM and make a call for about 5 minutes. After that, it was switched off for about 2-3 weeks. This was in early February.

I received said phone after those 3 weeks and then used my local SIM (Malaysian SIM) and used it with no issues. This was in early March. In terms of the OS, yes it was ColourOS. I had it flashed by a THIRD PARTY SERVICE CENTRE* to OxygenOS A08 model number CPH2447. The phone has not received ANY sort of issues mentioned here in this forum. The phone has no issues with OTA updates, brightness etc.

*In my country, we have proficient 3rd party service centres who repair/modify phones. I cannot assist you for those that are flashing their phones on their own as I have no experience in it. Please stop PMing on this matter. Thanks and good luck
[OnePlus 11] konrad5739:
I made some tests and it looks like the calling in my case is blocked after 11th boot up after resetting user data.

Probably on one of the partitions is some kind of file that store the device's boot up counts. Maybe it is somewhere on the /data, because it is the first partition that content is cleared while doing reset.
[OnePlus 11] TweetyPeety:
I can proof it, doesn't matter if you set in a Chinese SIm, activate it in China, use it in China for a couple of weeks. Used it more than 5 weeks. 11 REBOOTS AND CALLING is gone, also when flashed Oxygen OS on it. Doesn't matter. The region lock is true, hard and ****ing anoying. This makes Oneplus totally unattractive.
[OnePlus 11] konrad5739:
I received a reply from tradingshenzhen. The issue is confirmed for the 16/512 variant.

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[OnePlus 11] bryan_too:
Firstly, how did you came to acquire it and be specific. There might be something that is missing that makes it unable to bypass the lock.
[OnePlus 11] TweetyPeety:
It is flashed with Oxygen OS, it is 100% activated in China with a SIM card, it has an Oxygen OS that gets OTA Updates and they work fine, as I got from A07, to A08, to A09, without any problem with OTA Updates. It has right now CP2447 with A09 and works fine, no big bugs, no calling problems, nothing. Called every day since one month, no problem. Now tested it, restarted 10 times and GONE. The strange thing is, and konrad5739 can you test it also. When you restart, as long as the popup doesn't appear, you can call. For the first call, it works, than the popup comes and calling is gone. Right now, as there isn't any solution, the only way is to send it back to the shop where I have bought it. Giztop in my case. Will be fun.
[OnePlus 11] bryan_too:
Did the

So the restarts began because of the region lock notifications or?.... Is the unit a brand new unit or a refurbished unit?
[OnePlus 11] Lou#1:
Which device version do you have 16/512 or 16/256?
[OnePlus 11] TweetyPeety:
I have a brand new 16/256GB, but doesn't matter, they won't block one RAM version and another not. It is not refurbished and I wouldn't buy only a refurbished to get it work, although I don't think, it would work there. The one guy who bought the refurbished here in forum, I think is still in China, but doesn't get the notification. A normal user in China wouldn't get it either, as it detects the network.
[OnePlus 11] konrad5739:
16/512
[OnePlus 11] bryan_too:
Then it seems my technician from the 3P service centre is right. China units might be randomised for region lock then. He had a few discussions with his counterparts in China about this.
[OnePlus 11] tinOFbeer:
I got info from a friend, it looks like they stop shipping all variants 11. All are out of stock on the website.
[OnePlus 11] Canuck Knarf:
Have anyone just tried when setting up your phone set region to china . Complete your Set in Oxygen OS ...then after change your region back to where ever you are..??
[OnePlus 11] PowerPC 604e:
the region lock issue can be solved by activate on china first or get help from OPPO center
[OnePlus 11] Lou#1:
Activating in China does nothing and the lock returns after 10 launches. Has anyone used Oppocenter and got help with this?
[OnePlus 11] Lou#1:
At the moment, it seems that the only chance is Oppo's help. Can anyone confirm that they got help from Oppo and the lock was permanently removed?
[OnePlus 11] alondror:
Is it still working for you?
[OnePlus 11] Alvvv:
I've seen bunch of successful cases, and me myself i am in france, OnePlus RMA center is in Poland. The whole service is a mess but they managed to remove the lock, at least for now. Just got it back from the center last week, no warnings poped up until now, lets see how things gonna change. btw I don't have guts to try convert to oxygen now, it just costs too much time and patience to deal with oneplus client service.
[OnePlus 11] Matruscd:
Hello,

Recently I bought the Chinese 16/512 version and my life started to become traumatic. I live in Brazil, without support from Oppo and Oneplus and it seems that things are much more complicated. My Aliexpress seller specified me a test that is working so far. The blocking message still occurs, but it's been more than 15 days and the phone is still working. before doing this, in two days the calls were no longer working.

those were the steps, it worked for me so far and I don't know if it affects my Op11 in any way.

please try this method

1,download adb app control : https://adbappcontrol.com/en/

2, enable usb debug on phone

3, connect pc and delete the com.oplus.engineernetwork

In the attached video is another type of smartphone, but the process is the same.
[OnePlus 11] tinOFbeer:
The lock occurs after a certain number of restarts of the device, not after a certain time. How many times have you restarted device?
[OnePlus 11] konrad5739:
Can someone with root access and 16/512 version with region lock try to replace '/system_ext/priv-app/TeleService/TeleService.apk' with this file for example: "https://dumps.tadiphone.dev/dumps/o...stem_ext/priv-app/TeleService/TeleService.apk"

I think that checking is only implemented in this apk for calls. In my case cell network works when I have a blocked calling
[OnePlus 11] edwardstyfler17:
And I bought a oneplus ace2 I did that but it didn't work it's the same way.

E comprei um oneplus ace2 fiz isso mas não funcionou tá do mesmo jeito.

Mod. edit: post translated. alecxs
[OnePlus 11] ravcyna:
I try remove that file by adb app Control on my Oneplus 11 16/256 but not working. I also try download platform tools and in cmd write: adb shell settings put system network_lock_status 0. That also didnt help. I try ask oppo support for help but they sent me to Oneplus support. I provide to Oneplus my imei, serial number, PCB number, prof of my purcharse and my address and they sent me postage label to send device to some service. I dont get it because there is name of this service so i contacted with them and they reply to me that they dont know how to fix region locked issues wtf. Hopefully anyone here got better idea...
[OnePlus 11] Mmelamine.86:
Yes, it still working even that the chinese sim card is very old and have no signal on it in my country, it's not even on roaming service. Also as soon as i deactivate the chinese sim card on the phone, the region look message come up and calls stop working so i keep it always activated.
[OnePlus 11] edwardstyfler17:
I have the same problem friend.
[OnePlus 11] kikoleboss:
my phone has been in Poland also calls are unblocked but can't do updates, php 110 A11...