Im about to buy a s4 from cricket mexico from a friend. I Wonder if its a locked bootloader or unlocked. Dont wanna brick it. Thanks
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bighleo114312 said:
Im about to buy a s4 from cricket mexico from a friend. I Wonder if its a locked bootloader or unlocked. Dont wanna brick it. Thanks
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I googled how to root it and you can flash twrp on it. So, no, the bootloader is not locked.
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jd1639 said:
I googled how to root it and you can flash twrp on it. So, no, the bootloader is not locked.
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Thank you. I saw that too. But just making sure.
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If i have a unlocked s4 can i flash any rom on it
you must have an UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER. so if you have AT&T not at the moment; other carriers too. which carrier did you purchase it through?
There is rooting, SIM/network unlocking, BOOTLOADER unlocking; not the same thing.
I have the att s4 currently using tmobile sim how do I unlock the bootloader
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badboy511 said:
I have the att s4 currently using tmobile sim how do I unlock the bootloader
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You have to wait until a bootloader unlock is released for the AT&T variant. There isn't one just yet.
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Thank you very much
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Works great, but, if I update my firmware, to let's say kit kat, does my unlock / region unlock still remain?
Network unlock? Yes yes.
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Neroga said:
Network unlock? Yes yes.
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Region unlock is different. I'm not sure if it would work but I wouldn't even try because there isn't a root capability for kk yet.
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altrikdout21 said:
Region unlock is different. I'm not sure if it would work but I wouldn't even try because there isn't a root capability for kk yet.
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There's a guide here in the general section and one in the DynamicKat thread that'll show ya how to up to 4.4 while keeping root. :3
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Neroga said:
There's a guide here in the general section and one in the DynamicKat thread that'll show ya how to up to 4.4 while keeping root. :3
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On the official kit kat build? Did not know that...
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altrikdout21 said:
On the official kit kat build? Did not know that, thanks!
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Nope. Still can't do that.
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I just purchased a factory unlocked note 3, about to unpack it but was wondering if I can flash kernels on this phone being as its not a vzw locked bootloader. If so, where do I go to find a forum for that phone?
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troc240 said:
I just purchased a factory unlocked note 3, about to unpack it but was wondering if I can flash kernels on this phone being as its not a vzw locked bootloader. If so, where do I go to find a forum for that phone?
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Is your phone a Developer Edition?
No. Just a factory Sim unlocked phone. It gas no carrier branding. International version
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Model number?
SIM unlocked is different than bootloader unlocked.
troc240 said:
No. Just a factory Sim unlocked phone. It gas no carrier branding. International version
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Your bootloader is locked. No kernels. Safestrap and TouchWiz based ROMs only.
Is there a way to unlock bootloader? Like on sprint, t-mobile phones?
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troc240 said:
Is there a way to unlock bootloader? Like on sprint, t-mobile phones?
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Not at this time.
I've received this phone as a gift and I had to switch service providers at the same time. The phone is the Verizon variant, but I am on the t-mobile service. I have two questions.
1). Which forum on XDA would be associated with my phone?
2). How would I root my phone correctly. (Towelroot does not work).
Thanks. I am new to this forum, so if this is obvious to most, I apologize.
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Theres a verizon s5 section, you can actually get to lollipop, and towelroot is going to be your method you jsut need to downgrade.
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Rakuu said:
Theres a verizon s5 section, you can actually get to lollipop, and towelroot is going to be your method you jsut need to downgrade.
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So I'm able to downgrade from 4.4.4?
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poppers162 said:
So I'm able to downgrade from 4.4.4?
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Yes there are plenty of tutorials for your model in the verizon s5 section, i can link it if you need me to.
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Rakuu said:
Yes there are plenty of tutorials for your model in the verizon s5 section, i can link it if you need me to.
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That would be great, because I haven't seen anything specifically for my model and Android version.
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poppers162 said:
That would be great, because I haven't seen anything specifically for my model and Android version.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5 there you go
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Rakuu said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5 there you go
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Thanks man
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I want to make my s5 as fast as possible, what rom would be the best to use and is it possible to overclock my phone.
This is a AT&T phone but I'm on the t-mobile network.
Device: SAMSUNG-SM-G870A
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thugkitty said:
I want to make my s5 as fast as possible, what rom would be the best to use and is it possible to overclock my phone.
This is a AT&T phone but I'm on the t-mobile network.
Device: SAMSUNG-SM-G870A
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What Android version?
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5.0
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thugkitty said:
5.0
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Unless you are already rooted you're out of luck for anything that needs root. You can freeze bloatware and stuff but I personally don't know the best way to handle speed on a stock device.
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I don't mind reflashing..
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thugkitty said:
I don't mind reflashing..
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If you are on lollipop without root you can't downgrade so you can't root.
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