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Oneplus phone update introduces hardware anti-rollback

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References

  1. ↑ Leon, Jean (2026-01-21). "Beware: This OnePlus Change Could Permanently Brick Your Phone". Android Headlines. Retrieved 2026-01-22.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ↑ Sharma, Adamya (2026-01-19). "OnePlus just made bootloader unlocking riskier than ever". Android Authority. Retrieved 2026-01-22.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ↑ Schoon, Ben (2026-01-20). "OnePlus adds anti-rollback that could brick your phone". 9to5Google. Retrieved 2026-01-22.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ↑ Shanto, Abid Ahsan (2026-01-20). "New OnePlus software updates add Samsung-style ARB with permanent bricking risk". NotebookCheck.net. Retrieved 2026-01-20.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ↑ AdaUnlocked (2026-01-18). "General - [CRITICAL WARNING] ColorOS 16.0.3.501 Updates = PERMANENT Anti-Rollback (ARB) & Fuse Blown. DO NOT DOWNGRADE!". XDA Forums. Retrieved 2026-01-22.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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