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The OnePlus ColorOS 16.0.3.501 Anti-Rollback Fuse Incident refers to the January 2026 deployment of firmware updates by [[OnePlus]] that introduced a hardware-level anti-rollback mechanism. This permanently preventing users from downgrading their devices or installing custom ROMs. The updates, which affected the OnePlus 13, OnePlus 15, & OnePlus Ace 5 series, blow irreversible electronic fuses in the device's [[Qualcomm]] processor. Any subsequent attempt to install older firmware results in a permanent "hard brick" - the device becomes unusable. This cannot be repaired through standard methods.<ref name="xda-warning">{{cite web |url=https://xdaforums.com/t/critical-warning-coloros-16-0-3-501-updates-permanent-anti-rollback-arb-fuse-blown-do-not-downgrade.4775930/ |title=[CRITICAL WARNING] ColorOS 16.0.3.501 Updates = PERMANENT Anti-Rollback (ARB) & Fuse Blown. DO NOT DOWNGRADE! |website=XDA Forums |date=January 19, 2026 |access-date=January 22, 2026}}</ref> | The OnePlus ColorOS 16.0.3.501 Anti-Rollback Fuse Incident refers to the January 2026 deployment of firmware updates by [[OnePlus]] that introduced a hardware-level anti-rollback mechanism. This permanently preventing users from downgrading their devices or installing custom ROMs. The updates, which affected the OnePlus 13, OnePlus 15, & OnePlus Ace 5 series, blow irreversible electronic fuses in the device's [[Qualcomm]] processor. Any subsequent attempt to install older firmware results in a permanent "hard brick" - the device becomes unusable. This cannot be repaired through standard methods.<ref name="xda-warning">{{cite web |url=https://xdaforums.com/t/critical-warning-coloros-16-0-3-501-updates-permanent-anti-rollback-arb-fuse-blown-do-not-downgrade.4775930/ |title=[CRITICAL WARNING] ColorOS 16.0.3.501 Updates = PERMANENT Anti-Rollback (ARB) & Fuse Blown. DO NOT DOWNGRADE! |website=XDA Forums |date=January 19, 2026 |access-date=January 22, 2026}}</ref> | ||
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The following devices and firmware versions have been confirmed to trigger the anti-rollback fuse: | The following devices and firmware versions have been confirmed to trigger the anti-rollback fuse: | ||
*OnePlus 13 / 13T: ColorOS 16.0.3.501 | *OnePlus 12: ColorOS 16.0.3.500 & 15.0.0.862 | ||
*OnePlus 13 / 13T: ColorOS 16.0.3.501 & 15.0.0.862 | |||
*OnePlus 15: ColorOS 16.0.3.503 | *OnePlus 15: ColorOS 16.0.3.503 | ||
*OnePlus Ace 5 / Ace 5 Pro: ColorOS 16.0.3.500<ref name="xda-warning" /> | *OnePlus Ace 5 / Ace 5 Pro: ColorOS 16.0.3.500 & 15.0.0.862 | ||
*OPPO Find X7 Ultra''':''' ColorOS 16.0.3.500 | |||
*OPPO Pad 4 Pro''':''' ColorOS 16.0.3.501 | |||
*OnePlus Pad 2 Pro (CN) / OnePlus Pad 3 (Global): ColorOS 16.0.3.501<ref name="xda-warning" /> | |||
Android Authority reported that the OPPO Find X8 series is considered at high risk, while the OnePlus 11 and OnePlus 12 could be next in line to receive similar updates.<ref name="android-authority" /> | Android Authority reported that the OPPO Find X8 series is considered at high risk, while the OnePlus 11 and OnePlus 12 could be next in line to receive similar updates.<ref name="android-authority" /> | ||