Well then, that's not anti consumer hostile behavior at all is it? /s
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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.[1]
Well then, that's not anti consumer hostile behavior at all is it? /s
Archive: https://archive.today/lgpoi
From the post:
>>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.[1]
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