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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 prevents users from downgrading their devices or installing custom ROMs. The updates, which affected the OnePlus 13, OnePlus 13T, and OnePlus 15, blow | 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 prevents users from downgrading their devices or installing custom ROMs. The updates, which affected the OnePlus 13, OnePlus 13T, and OnePlus 15, irreversibly blow electronic fuses inside 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> | ||
OnePlus has not issued any official statement addressing the mechanism.<ref name="android-authority">{{cite web |url=https://www.androidauthority.com/oneplus-arb-protection-3633783/ |title=New OnePlus updates can permanently lock your phone's software future |author=Adamya Sharma |website=Android Authority |date=January 19, 2026 |access-date=January 22, 2026}}</ref> | OnePlus has not issued any official statement addressing the mechanism.<ref name="android-authority">{{cite web |url=https://www.androidauthority.com/oneplus-arb-protection-3633783/ |title=New OnePlus updates can permanently lock your phone's software future |author=Adamya Sharma |website=Android Authority |date=January 19, 2026 |access-date=January 22, 2026}}</ref> | ||