@rocket2nfinity

Thanks for all the helpful knowledge and suggestions you've provided all over the forums. I've learned so much.

Just an update. I recently tried to unlock a OnePlus Nord N10 5g phone. Unfortunately, OnePlus didn't give me an unlock token and I tried the recommendation of using oppo decrypt/encrypt to use the Global BE2026 firmware and package it as BE2028 (Project ID=20888) to match the phone model in hopes that the Global firmware would allow the option to directly unlock the bootloader from the phone or adb/fastboot (e.g. without requiring/begging OnePlus support).

I was able to use oppo decrypt/encrypt and built the new .ops file. MSMDownloadTool applied the fireware to the phone without issue. However, it did not allow unlock directly from the phone (still needed OnePlus support to send me an unlock token).

I may give the N100 a try since it seems this model did allow the unlock directly for you (e.g. OnePlus Support not required). It seems more and more, vendors are putting the cab-bash on giving out unlock tokens. I'm interested in trying on a phone where I definitely do NOT need vendor to unlock.

As a side topic, I did see an announcement recently that in 2027, Motorola will release some models (didn't say which ones) with Graphene OS. So, that is promising for the future.

@Sander - Wow. Thank you so much!! This is amazing!! I never thought to try to tap somewhere else. This is absolutely awesome and makes using the terminal a pleasant experience, even on a phone! Thanks again for sharing this gem!!

Model: OnePlus Nord N10 5g
UbuntuTouch ver: 24.04-2.x
Country (region): USA (Southeast)
Mobile Operator: T-Mobile (VOLTE, call, text, internet, success!)
tried Ting first, but failed for me

Note: downgraded to 24.04-1.2 RC2)
VoLTE works (as does everything else! call, text, internet, etc)

I downgraded as I could not get Waydroid to install properly or work on 24.04-2.x. However, it does work for me on 24.04.1.2 RC2.

Thanks and hope this helps.

I was able to receive an unlock from OnePlus for BE2028. I was asked to send a proof of purchase (Amazon). Can you sell the eBay version to someone else and try to purchase from Amazon?

btw, it took about 2 weeks from when I screenshot the IMEI, serial, unlock code, etc before I receive the unlock token. (highly recommend screenshot vs talk over phone, I lost 3 additional weeks due to error in translation).

Please note: it works on T-Mobile, but starting next year they are deprecating 4G in USA with complete deprecation in 2028 (for Starlink satellite ... not dead zones any where it world!). I think from the VOLTE thread someone got it working on a Verizon subsidiary, so that could extend usage further. Not sure which one though.

Not sure if this impacts your decision. I'm going to use it as long as I can and try to stay Ubuntu Touch on my next phone too.

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

@Leroy_Linux US Mobile. Also works with 5g on T-Mobile and AT&T 5g.

Nice! Thanks for the info! Will look to those carriers if the need arises.

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

@Leroy_Linux Curious whether your second SIM slot works. BE2025 and BE2026 only have one SIM slot

Mine also only has 1 SIM slot (the 2nd slot is microSD).