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Talk:Oneplus phone update introduces hardware anti-rollback

2026-01-28T22:57:54Z

ELZURIX: /* Seems like they're going to revert this */ new section

==title change==

from a OnePlus issue its turned to a ColorOS (mb BBK let's see) issue as Oppo devices are also getting it [[User:SinexTitan|SinexTitan]] ([[User talk:SinexTitan|talk]]) 20:09, 23 January 2026 (UTC)

==potentially a little misleading / missing info?==

as the discussion went on the oneplus subreddit, someone replied with some unverified information that may be helpful

https://www.reddit.com/r/oneplus/comments/1qlcb5a/comment/o1dnmkq/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

"That is quite misleading.

It applies only to China-regioned Snapdragon 8 Elite device which have updated to the latest ColorOS for now. (13, 13T, Find X8U, OnePlus Pad 2 Pro) This update triggers ARB protection in the AVB implementation, the reason being older versions of AVB on those firmwares contained a EDL signature leaked to the Chimera tool and Cellebrite, which could enable extraction of data from devices without the owner even knowing. However, OnePlus did this in a very rushed way which led to the mass bricking. This can currently be avoided on unlocked phones by substituting the new ARB-related images with older versions.(abl.img、xbl.img、xbl_config.img、xbl_ramdump.img). Custom ROM developers/maintainers will need to update their package to keep working. Allegedly OnePlus is working on new downgrade packages for the affected devices to prevent the bricking from happening, and changing how ARB works on other devices so custom ROMs or any other flashing with unlocked bootloader will not cause a brick. OnePlus have also issued a Service Bulletin in China to repair centers to rebate or refund 100% of motherboard replacements caused by the issue." [[User:Ceremony846923|Ceremony846923]] ([[User talk:Ceremony846923|talk]]) 09:04, 24 January 2026 (UTC)

:the way I see it. one does not implement ARB by mistake. it was a conscientious decision to do it like this but due to the backlash they could've changed their stance on the matter. we might not know till it gets confirmed. now regarding CN vs other variants, the person that broke the news, AdaUnlocked themselves advise [https://xdaforums.com/t/critical-warning-coloros-16-0-3-501-updates-permanent-anti-rollback-arb-fuse-blown-do-not-downgrade.4775930/#post-90452179 caution]. in the same thread they also [https://xdaforums.com/t/critical-warning-coloros-16-0-3-501-updates-permanent-anti-rollback-arb-fuse-blown-do-not-downgrade.4775930/post-90454883 addressed] being called misleading/spreading missinfo but albeit regarding the existence of the efuses. we apply the American method to this one for now "guilty till proven otherwise". [[User:SinexTitan|SinexTitan]] ([[User talk:SinexTitan|talk]]) 09:16, 24 January 2026 (UTC)

== more batshit crazy ==

[https://xdaforums.com/t/critical-warning-coloros-16-0-3-501-updates-permanent-anti-rollback-arb-fuse-blown-do-not-downgrade.4775930/post-90459478] ROMs are being replaced with ones that got the same version number but with the fuse trigger [[User:SinexTitan|SinexTitan]] ([[User talk:SinexTitan|talk]]) 09:26, 24 January 2026 (UTC)

== Seems like they're going to revert this ==

https://9to5google.com/2026/01/27/oneplus-anti-rollback-measures-only-temporary-downgrades-returning-soon/

"Temporary", yeah, sure

Seems like they got too much backlash so they finally are doing the right thing, I hope? [[User:ELZURIX|ELZURIX]] ([[User talk:ELZURIX|talk]]) 22:57, 28 January 2026 (UTC)

Native Instruments is in preliminary insolvency

2026-01-28T22:52:53Z

ELZURIX: /* Background */

{{IncidentCargo
|Company=Soundwide
|StartDate=2026-01-28
|EndDate=2026
|Status=Pending Resolution
|ProductLine=Kontakt, Reaktor, Komplete
|Product=All
|ArticleType=Service
|Type=Abandonware, Preliminary Insolvency
|Description=Native Instruments is in preliminary insolvency, and a court‑appointed administrator will handle its restructuring and may sell the company's assets
}}Native Instruments is in preliminary insolvency proceedings, a preliminary insolvency administrator has been appointed, who will take responsibility for restructuring the company and any sale of existing assets.

==Background==
So it all started in April 2022, when Native instruments briefly became a subsidiary brand of Soundwide, a parent company created with the backing of Francisco Partners and EMH Partners

From there it all went downhill, bad updates, poor performance, ads everywhere, basically doing everything to please their investors

Worse, they kept buying companies, seemed like they were thriving to the outsider, big shark eating "small" companies

But it doesn't really seem like it from all of these recent events

==Acquisition==
Native Instruments has acquired two significant brands iZotope and Plugin Alliance

The brands were initially merged under an umbrella brand named Soundwide, before all being brought under the Native Instruments brand name

All of that it seems led to big fines, which made the company go bankrupt and sell all of their products

That's what happens when you get owned by a private equity

==Lawsuit==

I'm hoping there would be one
==Consumer response==

A LOT of backlash
==References==

# https://musictech.com/news/industry/native-instruments-preliminary-insolvency/
# https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/native-instruments-has-been-placed-in-preliminary-insolvency
# https://audionewsroom.net/2026/01/native-instruments-insolvency-what-does-it-mean-and-what-happens-now.html
# https://www.engadget.com/audio/native-instruments-enters-into-insolvency-proceedings-leaving-its-future-uncertain-183206826.html

Native Instruments is in preliminary insolvency

2026-01-28T22:31:09Z

ELZURIX: Native Instruments going bankrupt