@rocket2nfinity Thank for replying. I thought I redo the picture in fastboot mode.

Sheng-Chieh

p.s. I'll look at global ROM, etc.

I, a non-geek, must be doing something stupid. I never used android (privacy concern).

I decided to post a bunch of pictures. Hopefully someone can see something wrong.

First I login to the phone and look at setting: about phone. When I tap build number, I see
a box that say "No need, you are already a developer."

When I search for oem, I see "OEM unlocking: Allow the bootloader to be unlocked."

If I click it, I see it is "ON".

I plug the USB cable into the computer, enter "adb reboot fastboot". On the phone,
-> select "English"
-> select "Advanced"
-> select "reboot to fastboot"

I see

On computer, I type and get

$ fastboot flashing unlock
FAILED (remote: 'Flashing Unlock is not allowed
')
fastboot: error: Command failed

Again, this phone was brought "new factory unlocked" from ebay. And it is a BE2026 model.
Also I am in USA - west coast (earthquake land).

Can you spot if I did something stupid?

Thank in advanced for helping.

Sheng-Chieh

Thank for helping. Unfortunately, same error.

I entered fastboot via computer and got the same error.

I still get

$ fastboot flashing unlock
FAILED (remote: 'Flashing Unlock is not allowed
')
fastboot: error: Command failed

I also tried and got (same error)

$ fastboot oem unlock
FAILED (remote: 'Flashing Unlock is not allowed
')
fastboot: error: Command failed

Am I missing an utility??? What does the error message means?

Sheng-Chieh

@Ehartwork

This phone was brought "new factory unlocked" from ebay.

Sheng-Chieh

I am trying to install UT on a Oneplus Nord N10 5G phone.

Been having trouble unlocking the phone - been banging my head on the wall.
Please help before it cracks.

Preliminary: In settings, I have on

• developer mode
• OEM Enabled
• USB Enabled
• Wireless ADB Debugging on

I am using linux computers (linux mint and neon) with adb and fastboot installed via Synaptic Package Manager.

After entering fastboot mode, I type and get

$ fastboot oem unlock
FAILED (remote: 'Flashing Unlock is not allowed
')
fastboot: error: Command failed

I also tried

$ fastboot flashing unlock
FAILED (remote: 'Flashing Unlock is not allowed
')
fastboot: error: Command failed

What am I missing? an utility???

Thank in advanced for your help.

Sheng-Chieh

@Moem

Thank for replying Interesting...

1. Will UBPorts still work?

2. What happens if I brick the phone?

Sheng-Chieh

p.s. Can a developer modify UBPorts so that the
users see only bootloader needs to be unlocked.

Oneplus Nord N10 users

I am not a geek, so slowly trying to understand everything before trying to install Ubuntu Touch.
Don't want to brick my phone.

UBPorts links to

Oneplus One - how to unlock bootloader, install custom recovery and root
https://community.oneplus.com/thread/64487

This article mentions SuperSU. A DDG search for "SuperSU" yields

SuperSU is a >>> DISCONTINUED <<< proprietary Android application that can keep track of the root permissions of apps, after the Android device has been rooted. SuperSU is generally installed through a custom recovery such as TWRP.

I don't like the word, DISCONTINUED - potentially unsupported.

A DDG search for "rooting oneplus linux" -> "more" suggests using Magisk.

What do you use to root Oneplus Nord N10?

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Also do you happen to have any good documentation link on rooting this phone?

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Thank in advanced for your help.

Sheng-Chieh

@gpatel-fr You are correct. "How to enable developer mode" states
enable USB debugging (<- me bad - didn't see correctly), ADB, or
Android D... Bridge".

Sheng-Cheih

P.s. i'll try again after shower nap - so sleepy now.

I recently got an oneplus nord n10 BE2026 model. The UBPorts
installer ask me to USB enabled. I don't see in the settings.
I have the phone in developer mode (click build # repetitively
until developer mode) and OEM enabled. Is USB enabled hidden
somewhere? Or is there an equivalent USB something? Or what?

Btw, educate me - what is the difference between USB enabled
and USB debugging?

Thank in advanced for your help.

Sheng-Chieh

Dear Ubuntu Touch users

Thank you for your answers.

Yes I am in USA. I did some research on difference between BE2026 and BE2028.
And found

Oneplus Nord N10 5G hardware variants
https://xdaforums.com/t/oneplus-nord-n10-5g-hardware-variants.4221237/

BE2025 - Metro, maybe t-mobile?
Be2026 - NA
BE2028 - EU?
BE2029 - Global

BE2026 it is. Thank for the warning.

Sheng-Chieh

Dear Ubuntu Touch users

Thank you for your answers.

I asked Tella some followup questions. For 1., I asked how long 4G LTE will be around.
Fyi, their response is

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At this time, the timeline for when 4G or 4G LTE will be discontinued is determined by the network operators, not by Tello. Tello operates under a main carrier network, so any changes to 4G/4G LTE availability will follow the main carrier’s network plans. While there is no official date for when 4G LTE will fully sunset, current industry expectations suggest that many carriers will continue to support 4G LTE into the next few years. However, we cannot guarantee how long 4G LTE service will remain active, as these decisions are made by the network operator.

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I am leaning toward Oneplus Nord N10 that you recommended. The used Oneplus 6/6T is only $20-30 cheaper than the
used Oneplus Nord N10. And T-mobile mentioned they want to drop 4G and 4G LTE last year. It is a better investment
to buy a 5G phone. Yell if you think otherwise.

Sheng-Chieh

Dear Ubuntu Touch users

I am considering buy a BUDGET smartphone and install Ubuntu Touch.

Tello, prepaid provider which piggybacks on T-mobile, wrote me

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1. At present, 4G and 4G/LTE services have not been discontinued and remain widely supported. However, some carriers are gradually transitioning spectrum and resources toward 5G networks.

2. When 4G/LTE services are eventually phased out, devices will generally be required to support:

• 5G Standalone (SA) connectivity
• Voice services over modern IP-based systems (such as VoNR, and VoLTE where LTE is still partially active)
• Compatibility with specific 5G frequency bands and certification requirements.

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In the past, Oneplus 6/6t was an ideal BUDGET phone. Unfortunately it is 4G LTE phone and eventually
will be phased out. T-mobile announced plan to discontinue 4G and 4G LTE even last year - the writing
is on the wall.

I am looking at the future. What is a good BUDGET phone that works with 5G?

Thank in advanced for your opinion.

Sheng-Chieh