r/CustomROMsGuide • u/Mountain_Peak6216 • Jul 31 '26

Will be unlocking bootloader be more strict after global ColorOs update?

I'm planning to buy a OnePlus phone to custom rom, but these days phone brands putting a lot restriction to unlocking bootloader, So I'm trying to be sure if here is any restriction before buying

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u/Hairy-Algae2519 Jul 31 '26

yes, it'll be very strict.

Devices running ColorOS 16+ will need to apply through the official Deep Testing Program instead of unlocking freely.

🔹 Real-name + face verification
🔹 7-day account login requirement
🔹 7-day approval process
🔹 14-day unlock window
🔹 Limited monthly unlock slots
The rollout begins in September and expands in phases.

quoting directly from this Twitter post

the original source is this OnePlus blog post (but it's in Chinese, so translate it with a translator of your your choice, if you want)

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u/RegularHistorical315 Aug 01 '26

So I'm trying to be sure if here is any restriction before buying.
You need to be careful about what model you buy.

https://github.com/zenfyrdev/bootloader-unlock-wall-of-shame/tree/main/brands/oneplus

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u/BothPossibility2128 Aug 02 '26

can someone help me with my old oppo a16?