I understand unlocked is 32GB with unlocked sim but s-on
while dev edition is 64GB with unlocked sim and unlocked bootloader - s-off
I think 32GB is totally enough.. and i imagine its easy to unlock the bootloader on the unlocked edition...
should i even consider the dev edition? would HTC actually have dev edition only content that i would miss out if i only had the unlocked version?
boxta said:
I understand unlocked is 32GB with unlocked sim but s-on
while dev edition is 64GB with unlocked sim and unlocked bootloader - s-off
I think 32GB is totally enough.. and i imagine its easy to unlock the bootloader on the unlocked edition...
should i even consider the dev edition? would HTC actually have dev edition only content that i would miss out if i only had the unlocked version?
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dev edition is still S ON, but for another 70 dollars you get a extra 32 gigs and unlocked out of the box.
or save 70 bucks, for 32 gigs, and you have to unlock yourself 5-10 minutes. so its up to you
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So the developer edition of note 3 is on samsungs webpage, but I dont see anyway to buy it without it being full price. Is there any major difference between the two? I know one has an unlocked bootloader, but 2 questions. Is there not some way to import the unlocked status to the non-developer edition? Just the same, are we now going to have 2 versions of ROMs, one for the developer edition, and one for the non-developer?
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So the developer edition of note 3 is on samsungs webpage, but I dont see anyway to buy it without it being full price. Is there any major difference between the two? I know one has an unlocked bootloader, but 2 questions. Is there not some way to import the unlocked status to the non-developer edition? Just the same, are we now going to have 2 versions of ROMs, one for the developer edition, and one for the non-developer?
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In a nutshell the dev edition has an unlocked bootloader which allows kernel's to be flashed, along with no worries of being locked down by a future vzw update. Current rom's work on both editions. You can only buy it from Samsung for full price as it does not receive any support or updates. You cannot add insurance to the dev edition and the warranty is only 30 days.
xFaultx said:
So the developer edition of note 3 is on samsungs webpage, but I dont see anyway to buy it without it being full price. Is there any major difference between the two? I know one has an unlocked bootloader, but 2 questions. Is there not some way to import the unlocked status to the non-developer edition? Just the same, are we now going to have 2 versions of ROMs, one for the developer edition, and one for the non-developer?
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Dev Edition: unlocked bootloader, which allows you to flash kernels, roms, and basically do anything that you want to with you phone.
Non-Dev Edition: locked bootloader, can still root and flash roms, but the selection is very limited
I know the verizon dev-edition Note 3 can flash verizon and t-mobile roms
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In a nutshell the dev edition has an unlocked bootloader which allows kernel's to be flashed, along with no worries of being locked down by a future vzw update. Current rom's work on both editions. You can only buy it from Samsung for full price as it does not receive any support or updates. You cannot add insurance to the dev edition and the warranty is only 30 days.
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Best nutshell explanation!
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IMPORTANT!
DO NOT USE THESE IMAGES/PACKAGES ON NON-DEVELOPER EDITION DEVICES OR ON DEVICES WITH A LOCKED BOOTLOADER.
Why wouldnt this work on a Moto X with a unlocked bootloader? I have a Rogers variant, with TWRP / Unlocked bootloader.. I'm assuming the modem files might be different but other then that there shouldn't be that much of a difference is there?
Tempted to try it out..
I have an unlocked bootloader GSM developer edition without any carrier branding and Cant find my factory image.
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IMPORTANT!
DO NOT USE THESE IMAGES/PACKAGES ON NON-DEVELOPER EDITION DEVICES OR ON DEVICES WITH A LOCKED BOOTLOADER.
Why wouldnt this work on a Moto X with a unlocked bootloader? I have a Rogers variant, with TWRP / Unlocked bootloader.. I'm assuming the modem files might be different but other then that there shouldn't be that much of a difference is there?
Tempted to try it out..
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Thanks for the video Heyitslou, is the developer edition GSM the same as the tmobile one? On motorola website it says "MOTO X, GSM Dev Edition: KK-4.4.2-KXA20.16-1.25_MR3 (Retail)"
and i saw on XDA firmware:
"Android 4.4.2 Blur_Version.161.44.25.ghost_row.Retail.en.US" where filename is similar with MR3 in it.
OK NEVERMIND. Motorola send me link to this file "TMO_RETAIL_XT1053_4.4.2-KXA20.16-1.25_MR3_CFC.xml.zip" for my developer edition GSM.
I have read that all Note 3 have locked boot loader. If I purchased an unlocked Note 3 from i.e. Negri Electronics, would these come with an unlocked boot loader?
Are there any reseller that sells a Note 3 that is has both sim and boot loader unlocked?
Samsung does not sell locked bootloader like HTC
sim locked is something else, and yes u can buy ig sim free (unlocked) or just buy the unlock code
Only Verizon and ATT have locked bootloader I think, as post above states, all are unlocked by default.
AT&T's Note 3 bootloader is locked, Verizon's is too, but Verizon does offer developer edition, which has unlocked bootloader. T-Mobile's Note 3 bootloader is not locked. I'm not sure about Sprint, but you dont want to be Sprint customer anyway.
Disregard posts from people, who don't understand the difference between locked bootloader and network carrier lock and make posts about unlocking and unlock codes.
Are there any programs that can root the Amazon G4 since the bootloader can't be unlocked?
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Are there any programs that can root the Amazon G4 since the bootloader can't be unlocked?
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If you have the 32GB variant, try to unlock the bootloader. I have the 32gb one that I bought about 3 weeks ago and I unlocked my bootloader following the steps on motorolas website.
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If you have the 32GB variant, try to unlock the bootloader. I have the 32gb one that I bought about 3 weeks ago and I unlocked my bootloader following the steps on motorolas website.
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Nope, got the 16GB that's still on -48 build.
bigunwhistle, I was also able to unlock the bootloader on my 32Gb MotoG4.
Do you always get the "Your device has been unlocked and can't be trusted" warning?
Can the Sprint essential be bootloader unlocked?
Looking to take advantage of the Sprint deal for $5/mo but only if I can unlock the bootloader.
Yep, it's the same procedure. There's no "Sprint" version. All guides/procedures/roms/etc can be used on the Sprint variant
Bootloader, yes. But if you use a Sprint SIM it will be carrier-locked until you pay the phone off and get the code from Sprint.
*EDIT* Just realized that the OP was asking about Unlocking the Bootloader, which of course is absolutely possible., regardless of the Unlocked version or the Sprint version.
Do u get essential software updates after unlocking the bootloader.