If I need to access root for some of my development efforts, do I have to get the developer's edition? Do you know how to get this from Verizon? None of the staff seem to know about it.
1. Of course you don't need a special phone to get root LOL (Did I understand the question correctly?)
2. This forum is for the i9300, not the Verizon version
3. Questions go to QA
No the bootloader is unlockable without the dev edition.
The dev edition is Verizon, you don't need a dev edition for this device.
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So apparently the S4's Bootloader is locked on AT&T. Does this mean I will not be able to use custom ROMS if I get this phone or do I just have to wait for an exploit to come out? I am trying to decide weather I should get the S4, HTC ONE, or the Optimus G Pro. I am leaning towards the S4 but if I can not get rid of the crap Samsung bloatware I don't want to get this phone.
So whats the verdict?
Look in the development section and read up..
The bootloader IS currently locked but it has been hacked.
The developer that hacked it says he is holding onto the method until the Verizon version launches.
So yes it's locked as of today but it should be unlockable in 3 or 4 weeks..
we do have root though, so until unlock is released we can debloat with ease
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There is a bunch of threads about rooting, roms and recoveries in DEV section, but the truth is most Notes 3 out there are sold with a locked bootloader. I'd like to ask if there are any Note 3 devs that are looking into finding an exploit and coming up with a method to unlock bootloader on Note 3? Or if there are any devs, who would be willing to look into it?
I'm surprised no one has posed this question so far - this is gotta be priority for most people, given that locked bootloader renders Odin useless, prevents rooting, custom firmware flashing and just about anything else we could do, to improve our phones.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/search.php?searchid=223992893
The search link isnt really helpful. It doesnt answer my question if there are any devs, who plan on developing for Note 3, who are currently looking into or would be willing to look into finding an exploit to unlock the bootloader.
Hey all I asked this in the Verizon forum and other people were also curious but I didn't get a response.
With the phone being as locked down as it is I was thinking of getting the Verizon GS5 Dev-Edition. If I understand correctly I can use ROMs from this forum (Main GS5 forum) since they share the same processor and hardware and Kernels as long as they support Verizon correct (Like Blaze)
Thanks for the advice/help in advanced!
Good afternoon all!
I'm well-aware of the "search before you post" mentality of this forum, and I apologize if these questions have been answered correctly elsewhere - I'm seeing conflicting information
I'm new to the Galaxy S5 (SM-G900V), moving from the Galaxy S3 (running Hyperdrive V16), and I'm hoping to root my phone to gain some of the features that I had previously (with the most important being unlocked tethering). However, I'm reading in different sources that it's safe to root/not safe to root, safe to unlock/not safe to unlock (and that there isn't even an unlocked bootloader for the Verizon variant), etc. I'm hoping to put these rumors to rest by asking the following questions simply:
Is it currently safe to root the SM-G900V variant of the Galaxy S5?
Is it currently safe (or possible) to unlock the bootloader for the SM-G900V variant of the Galaxy S5?
If the above are true, what is your favorite recommendation for a person who is interested in a stock, rooted, deodexed experience?
Thanks to all of you for your hard work developing, and for the information! :good:
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Good afternoon all!
I'm well-aware of the "search before you post" mentality of this forum, and I apologize if these questions have been answered correctly elsewhere - I'm seeing conflicting information
I'm new to the Galaxy S5 (SM-G900V), moving from the Galaxy S3 (running Hyperdrive V16), and I'm hoping to root my phone to gain some of the features that I had previously (with the most important being unlocked tethering). However, I'm reading in different sources that it's safe to root/not safe to root, safe to unlock/not safe to unlock (and that there isn't even an unlocked bootloader for the Verizon variant), etc. I'm hoping to put these rumors to rest by asking the following questions simply:
Is it currently safe to root the SM-G900V variant of the Galaxy S5?
Is it currently safe (or possible) to unlock the bootloader for the SM-G900V variant of the Galaxy S5?
If the above are true, what is your favorite recommendation for a person who is interested in a stock, rooted, deodexed experience?
Thanks to all of you for your hard work developing, and for the information! :good:
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This is the thread you want to search: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783157&highlight=sm-g900v
Towel root will work on the SM G900V but the bootloader is still locked, so no custom recovery but SU and Titanium work fine
Haven't found a discussion devoted to Verizon Dev Edition chances of getting a 5.0 update.
Will CM12 remain the only way to go, near term (in order to get Android 5.0 on a Verizon S5 Developer Edition)?
Think I read Samsung had disabled auto lock on reboot with this latest 5.0 roll out, and if true, would that mean the Dev Edition would be able to take updates directly from Samsung without the threat of a becoming a "stock" phone with a locked bootloader? (Obviously an awesome policy improvement by Samsung, if true).
Thanks in advance for thoughts/info on this!