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    • RE: OnePlus just informed me they will NOT unlock bootloader for a device on bought on Ebay.

      @Moem Great suggestion.
      Since I am newbie, I did not think of this.
      Also, I thought maybe I am doing something wrong.
      Thank You

      posted in Oneplus Nord N10
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    • RE: LibreOffice in Libertine - anyone using it ?

      I deleted it after reading that Libertine is on its way out & Snap now supported, so I installed the snap version & it works OK- wireless external display - 4K TV.
      Also connected $10 (USD-Amazon) Acasis USB-C port expander to charge and plug in USB Keyboard & USB stick (with *.ods test file).

      posted in Google Pixel 3a/3a XL
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    • RE: OnePlus just informed me they will NOT unlock bootloader for a device on bought on Ebay.

      @kugiigi said

      I don't understand why they even care where you bought it. Unlocking bootloader factory resets the device right?
      It's not like you're using it to access data from a stolen device..And you'll need access on the device to even allow unlocking 😅

      On my previous phone purchases (6 google Pixels, to install 5 LineageOS & 1 UT), I was aware I needed to buy 'Factory Unlocked', and not originally sold by Verizon or AT&T, because they refused to unlock bootloaders.
      My guess is that, at least partly, they realize that by installing 3rd party firmware, we extend the life of the device and put off buying new ones.
      I read what I could find regarding Oneplus, and it looked as though, as long as carrier was unlocked (which implied phone paid off), then Oneplus would unlock bootloader (for T-mobile sold models).
      I discovered that, at least in my case (BE2028), not always true.
      [Since this failure, I searched info for other possible UT candidates, and read that Xiaomi is less helpful for unlocking lately].
      I also discovered (sadly for this UT project) there are far more 'factory unlocked' Pixels available used than Nord N10's !

      posted in Oneplus Nord N10
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    • RE: OnePlus just informed me they will NOT unlock bootloader for a device on bought on Ebay.

      @wally said

      @oldbutndy The terminal command worked. Confirmed, mine is BE2026. All I had to do to unlock was the standard android developer mode and such, no Oneplus, no code.

      (the UT Tweak Tool also yielded results, but fell one character short. "Device name: PRETTY_HOSTNAME=BE202"😂)

      Thank You ! I have set up ebay search to notify me if a BE2026 shows up.

      posted in Oneplus Nord N10
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    • RE: OnePlus just informed me they will NOT unlock bootloader for a device on bought on Ebay.

      @vverve said

      @oldbutndy Maybe you can ask kindly oneplus to review your request.

      Hi, I did this indirectly, via many polite, positive emails stating, for instance, that I owned 6 old Pixels (all easy bootloader unlock), an iPhone, and had read good things over many years about Oneplus since launch of Oneplus 1.
      So, I was enthusiastic about finally TRYING a Oneplus. But N10 is old & no longer supported by them.
      The original support tech replied a few times (usually less than 24 hours), then bumped it up to a higher level.
      That higher level person stated something like 'This is Oneplus final ...'.
      So, I gave up on this specific phone (BE2028).
      But not completely on Oneplus (if I can find a BE2026).

      posted in Oneplus Nord N10
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    • RE: What is quality level of external wireless display mode on Nord N10 5G

      @RapidRotator said

      Anyway, I don't have a Miracast, but I can cast Jellyfin to my Panasonic TV with does 1080p with perfect quality from my N10.

      I just looked up Jellyfin. Seems to be different from UT Miracast over WiFi.
      Miracast is system built into many TV's since it launched in 2012.
      From what I recently read, cell phone running UT talks directly to the TV via WiFi.
      Limited though, 1080P max, even if you have a 4K TV. (Looks usable though).
      I also read that since Google Chromecast came out, Google reduced Android support.
      Also, I think no Miracast support on Google / Android Smart TV's (not positive of this).

      posted in Oneplus Nord N10
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    • RE: What is quality level of external wireless display mode on Nord N10 5G

      @RapidRotator said Hey, unsure why you need unlock codes from OnePlus (maybe my situation was different) but I unlocked mine with this: https://www.getdroidtips.com/unlock-relock-bootloader-onepus-nord-n10-n100/

      Hi, In USA, when a phone is sold by a carrier (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, etc) they usually lock the bootloader in such a way that the method you linked to above will not work. So, you can apply to Oneplus, after phone is paid off, & carrier unlocked, for a bootloader unlock token. for my BE2028 (originally sold by T-mobile, but I recently bought used on Ebay), Oneplus refused, stating their reason as "T-Mobile is not an authorized reseller".
      Apparently, if I was original owner, & purchased phone through T-Mobile, they might have unlocked it.
      Also, the carrier unlocked USA model BE2026, apparently does not require Oneplus token.

      posted in Oneplus Nord N10
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    • RE: OnePlus just informed me they will NOT unlock bootloader for a device on bought on Ebay.

      @kugiigi said

      I don't understand why they even care where you bought it. Unlocking bootloader factory resets the device right?
      It's not like you're using it to access data from a stolen device..And you'll need access on the device to even allow unlocking 😅

      On my previous phone purchases (6 google Pixels, to install 5 LineageOS & 1 UT), I was aware I needed to buy 'Factory Unlocked', and not originally sold by Verizon or AT&T, because they refused to unlock bootloaders.
      My guess is that, at least partly, they realize that by installing 3rd party firmware, we extend the life of the device and put off buying new ones.
      I read what I could find regarding Oneplus, and it looked as though, as long as carrier was unlocked (which implied phone paid off), then Oneplus would unlock bootloader (for T-mobile sold models).
      I discovered that, at least in my case (BE2028), not always true.
      [Since this failure, I searched info for other possible UT candidates, and read that Xiaomi is less helpful for unlocking lately].
      I also discovered (sadly for this UT project) there are far more 'factory unlocked' Pixels available used than Nord N10's !

      posted in Oneplus Nord N10
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    • RE: OnePlus just informed me they will NOT unlock bootloader for a device on bought on Ebay.

      @wally said

      @oldbutndy In Ubuntu Touch, all "About This Device" tells me is "OneplusN10". Looking up IMEI didn't yield anything specific about model #.
      Anyway, ... so I presume it's BE2026. Happy to check further if you know how.

      [hours ago I reinstalled Android 12 on my Pixel 3A XL, so I don't have a UT phone I can try at the moment]

      I just Googled how to find it when running UT, and it suggested this:

      Alternative Ways to View Model Information
      If the graphical settings do not provide the specific "BE2026" string, you can find it via the terminal or external tools:
      Ubuntu Touch Tweak Tool: Install this app from the OpenStore. Under the System Info section, it provides more granular hardware details than the standard settings app.

      Terminal Commands: Open the Terminal app and enter the following to see raw device information:
      getprop ro.product.model: Specifically for Android-based ports, this command often returns the exact model number like BE2026.

      Please let me know if either of these work.
      Thank You.

      posted in Oneplus Nord N10
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    • RE: OnePlus just informed me they will NOT unlock bootloader for a device on bought on Ebay.

      @Averiz said

      https://github.com/nylar357/nord_oem might help you. But I have to warn you I haven't tried it.

      Hi, Thank you. Sadly, this info does not help, as it seems to unlock carrier, but still need Oneplus to send bootloader unlock token. That is where they refused. So, I am stuck. I will search for BE2026 model.

      posted in Oneplus Nord N10
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    • What is quality level of external wireless display mode on Nord N10 5G

      Hi all,
      I installed UT (24.04.1) on a Pixel 3A XL I bought a few weeks ago, and tried External Wireless Display mode (Miracast).
      It worked surprisingly well (a bit wavy, showing a spreadsheet). [3A XL worked GREAT compared to my Pixel 4XL (LOS23.1) casting to same TV- but via Chromecast-HDMI adapter]. But of course, NO VoLTE (critical in USA) on 3A XL.
      So, I bought a Nord N10 5G BE2028 on Ebay.
      Oneplus refuses to send bootloader unlock token (whole other threads ...), so I can't install UT.
      SO, I searched for an answer via Google, and got various (conflicting) answers, with the most promising suggesting Wireless Ext Display mode for Nord N10 improved with most recent releases.
      Can anyone here give some sort of description of level of functionality sending to something like a 1080P or 4K TV ?
      Especially nice would be if there is some comparison to the function on a 3A XL.
      Thank You.

      posted in Oneplus Nord N10
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    • RE: OnePlus just informed me they will NOT unlock bootloader for a device on bought on Ebay.

      @Leroy_Linux Interesting. You might want to check your SIM tray. BE2028 is supposed to have SIM + SIM/SD Card

      Under a magnifier, BE2028 SIM tray shows SIM & microSD. My SIM card only fits in the end of it.

      posted in Oneplus Nord N10
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    • RE: What are chances of any Google pixel newer than 3A getting Ubuntu Touch support ?

      @Moem said ... most of us have full lives and don't read the forums every day.

      Me too, usually. I just focused to try to get something working, due to 30 day ebay seller return policy. Failed interaction with Oneplus support ate up 12 days of that.

      posted in Off topic
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