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Hi.
So I am looking for a Note 3, unlocked.
I just want two things out of it:
- unlocked
- able to run stock samsung rom / alternate roms (clean JB let's say)
so which model in the US will qualify?
I am currently looking at a N900V in a good price. Is this good?
THANKS!!!!
benyben123 said:
Hi.
So I am looking for a Note 3, unlocked.
I just want two things out of it:
- unlocked
- able to run stock samsung rom / alternate roms (clean JB let's say)
so which model in the US will qualify?
I am currently looking at a N900V in a good price. Is this good?
THANKS!!!!
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Take a look: HERE. V or T are good ones in the US with LTE.
Joku1981 said:
Take a look: HERE. V or T are good ones in the US with LTE.
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Thanks so much for that.
Regarding the N900V, it states that the bootloader is locked.
Will I be able to unlock it?
thx again!
benyben123 said:
Thanks so much for that.
Regarding the N900V, it states that the bootloader is locked.
Will I be able to unlock it?
thx again!
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No you will not unless you get the Developers edition from Verizon.
So this means I won't be able to change ROMs? thanks again!
Hello Everyone!
I have a Verizon Galaxy S7 and I am wanting to root it! But when I tried it did not work so I just put stock rom file back on it. I read online that my boot loader is blocking the root? I did update to 6.0.1 and my version is G930VVRS4APH1
If anyone has achieved root on this device will you please share instructions on how you did it? Thank you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...-to-notes-root-install-xposed-unroot-t3411039
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...-to-notes-root-install-xposed-unroot-t3411039
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I tried this method, and then my phone got stuck in bootloop. I had to flash stock rom through ODIN.
try these
noman.rasheed said:
I tried this method, and then my phone got stuck in bootloop. I had to flash stock rom through ODIN.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/tm...eres-how-rooted-nougat-s7-edge-g935t-t3567502
https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-s7-edge/how-to/root-method-nougat-t3566978
first one is full of info ,,, took me a bit to digest everything, remember this has info for both flat and edge, also good links to more up to date info. good luck, enjoy.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/tm...eres-how-rooted-nougat-s7-edge-g935t-t3567502
https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-s7-edge/how-to/root-method-nougat-t3566978
first one is full of info ,,, took me a bit to digest everything, remember this has info for both flat and edge, also good links to more up to date info. good luck, enjoy.
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will try them today. Thank you!
CAD512 said:
Hello Everyone!
I have a Verizon Galaxy S7 and I am wanting to root it! But when I tried it did not work so I just put stock rom file back on it. I read online that my boot loader is blocking the root? I did update to 6.0.1 and my version is G930VVRS4APH1
If anyone has achieved root on this device will you please share instructions on how you did it? Thank you
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Yes. and after 2 bricked S7's and a 100 rabbit holes leading me to who knows where, I finally got it.. give me a day or so and ill post the link and how to
The thread Sir_Eagle posted is the correct one for anything root. If something looped, then you either did not meet the prerequisites of the guide or did not follow every step of the guide. The bootloader on this variant requires every image to be signed, this is why the only root we currently have is via a SIGNED AND LEAKED engineer bootloader. Without this, there is no root on this variant. If you DO want to root, follow the link Sir_Eagle provided (but realize it comes with an outdated hacky kernel that has known issues), or go with stock. Up to you
The S7 I should have bought.
Sam Sung said:
The S7 I should have bought.
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That's still a U snapdragon variant (note Snapdragon 820 in specs).. Would be equally unlockable for the bootloader... "UNLOCKED" in retail sense means SIM unlocked, not bootloader unlocked.
djh816 said:
That's still a U snapdragon variant (note Snapdragon 820 in specs).. Would be equally unlockable for the bootloader... "UNLOCKED" in retail sense means SIM unlocked, not bootloader unlocked.
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I stand corrected. How would one obtain a phone (preferably Samsung) with bootloader unlocked?
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I stand corrected. How would one obtain a phone (preferably Samsung) with bootloader unlocked?
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Buy the European version of the phone with the Exynos processor instead of the US version with the Qualcomm one. Problem is that phone likely won't work with any of the carriers here in the USA. Or you could move to Europe.
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I stand corrected. How would one obtain a phone (preferably Samsung) with bootloader unlocked?
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Snapdragon variants aren't unlockable (exception being one hardware different model than ours). You can get an international samsung chipset variant with unlocked bootloader but not a US snapdragon one.
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Snapdragon variants aren't unlockable (exception being one hardware different model than ours). You can get an international samsung chipset variant with unlocked bootloader but not a US snapdragon one.
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Thanks. I don't have to worry about that for a while, since I just upgraded. I don't like the idea of no root, but it is what it is. Guess I'll check the device recommendation threads next time.
A few other questions that occur (in case I add more devices to my account or pick up an additional service):
1. Aside from an international there a (quality) phone/brand that will allow rooting in the U.S.?
2. What caveats can be expected when using an international device (presumably, I can get one compatible with whatever carrier I choose)
I guess it's conceivable that I could buy one of these 'rootable' phones and either add it to my Verizon acct or replace one of my current lines.
I miss root, particularly the ability to create nandroids and Titanium backups. Oh, and accessing the entire file system.
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A few other questions that occur (in case I add more devices to my account or pick up an additional service):
1. Aside from an international there a (quality) phone/brand that will allow rooting in the U.S.?
2. What caveats can be expected when using an international device (presumably, I can get one compatible with whatever carrier I choose)
I guess it's conceivable that I could buy one of these 'rootable' phones and either add it to my Verizon acct or replace one of my current lines.
I miss root, particularly the ability to create nandroids and Titanium backups. Oh, and accessing the entire file system.
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I really hope that you just didn't do it right cause I just got a G930V and if I can't root it will be immediately RETURNED
No root is an absolute DEAL BREAKER.
I see rooting threads so I hope it works.
On his website it says root is this legit???? @Chainfire I need some volunteers lol
hellsgods91 said:
On his website it says root is this legit???? @Chainfire I need some volunteers lol
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I'm down to test if it's true
Well lemme know hout goes I saw on another post he had posted it but wasn't sure if that was legit to go or what
CF-Auto-Root is only for unlocked bootloaders, as it clearly states on the page. If you have locked bootloaders, as I believe the G955U has, it wont work.
How would you k ow if your bootloader is locked?
hinds90 said:
How would you k ow if your bootloader is locked?
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Snapdragon chips - Locked
Exynox - Unlocked
Go and check your devices.
Lol I should he e known that
He wouldn't post it if it was for a locked bootloader and it comes with all the flash stuff..of he did why post it at all?
hellsgods91 said:
He wouldn't post it if it was for a locked bootloader and it comes with all the flash stuff..of he did why post it at all?
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just to get your heart racing with excitement and to hope you'd forget that our bootloader is locked down... just to test your memory.... that's why when I read the thread I had the biggest laugh
mlock420 said:
just to get your heart racing with excitement and to hope you'd forget that our bootloader is locked down... just to test your memory.... that's why when I read the thread I had the biggest laugh
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Me too....lol.
Plus CF being up for the S8 has already been discussed quite a bit here....not breaking news now.
Not sure if people dont read much or what?
Sent from my S8 plus, Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
force70 said:
Me too....lol.
Plus CF being up for the S8 has already been discussed quite a bit here....not breaking news now.
Not sure if people dont read much or what?
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Dude.....im not perfect but this was thee ultimate obvious lol
I own a galaxy s8 tmobile 950U which I just manually updated to Android 8 using Odin. Now I discover I cannot root this phone (yet?). Will I really have to downgrade back to Android 7 or is there a corner of the universe where someone has rooted oreo on s8 snapdragon 950U?
frankygoes said:
I own a galaxy s8 tmobile 950U which I just manually updated to Android 8 using Odin. Now I discover I cannot root this phone (yet?). Will I really have to downgrade back to Android 7 or is there a corner of the universe where someone has rooted oreo on s8 snapdragon 950U?
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It can be rooted but you can't install custom roms or kernels and no custom recovery as far as I'm aware
sofir786 said:
It can be rooted but you can't install custom roms or kernels and no custom recovery as far as I'm aware
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thank you. that would at least allow me to restore many settings which i cant do at the moment. How do I root? do i have to wait the 7 days to oem unlock first?
frankygoes said:
thank you. that would at least allow me to restore many settings which i cant do at the moment. How do I root? do i have to wait the 7 days to oem unlock first?
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On the snapdragon version you cannot unlock the bootloader, let me find you thread and you will need to follow instruction and read it clearly. Bare with me.
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frankygoes said:
thank you. that would at least allow me to restore many settings which i cant do at the moment. How do I root? do i have to wait the 7 days to oem unlock first?
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Only this is here I don't know if this is oreo or nougat, I'm an exynos user myself
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/development/root-partcyborgrom-aqi6-deodexed-t3702988
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On the snapdragon version you cannot unlock the bootloader, let me find you thread and you will need to follow instruction and read it clearly. Bare with me.
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Only this is here I don't know if this is oreo or nougat, I'm an exynos user myself
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/development/root-partcyborgrom-aqi6-deodexed-t3702988
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thanks. that post is for android 7. there seems to be a few roots for exynos but nothing for snapdragon . Samsung makes unrooted android so obnoxious that I had to revert back to rooted android 7 from android 8 until i can root android 8
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thanks. that post is for android 7. there seems to be a few roots for exynos but nothing for snapdragon . Samsung makes unrooted android so obnoxious that I had to revert back to rooted android 7 from android 8 until i can root android 8
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Chances are there won't be root for Oreo on snapdragon. Unless we get ENG files for Oreo, which so far is unlikely. There is a row though that has Xposed running without root, so there's that at least
frankygoes said:
thanks. that post is for android 7. there seems to be a few roots for exynos but nothing for snapdragon . Samsung makes unrooted android so obnoxious that I had to revert back to rooted android 7 from android 8 until i can root android 8
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Yeah aslong as bootloader is locked, options can be limiting, I blame the carriers over in north america and America, as the Chinese snapdragon variant has an unlockable bootloader
sofir786 said:
Yeah aslong as bootloader is locked, options can be limiting, I blame the carriers over in north america and America, as the Chinese snapdragon variant has an unlockable bootloader
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Is there even one single custom rom for the 950U snapdragon, like lineage, resurrection, etc? Just one?!!?
frankygoes said:
Is there even one single custom rom for the 950U snapdragon, like lineage, resurrection, etc? Just one?!!?
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No, aslong as the bootloader is unlockable there won't be.
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No, aslong as the bootloader is unlockable there won't be.
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holy cow. so i really bought the wrong phone. have had galaxy since the s2. guess it's time to buy a pixel2?
frankygoes said:
holy cow. so i really bought the wrong phone. have had galaxy since the s2. guess it's time to buy a pixel2?
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Yeah Samsung have been doing this on a couple of the previous iteration of the devices, think from s6 or something. My advice and something I do personally as I have always ran modded phones for over 10 years and I plan to play around with is just do a little research, it's something that I find people tend to look over, not to take a poke at you or anything like that, I just see it happening a lot. But anyhoo, if you're looking for a phone which you can customize, having an unlockable bootloader is important and aslong as it has a snapdragon bootloader you more than likely will find working builds, I suppose the pixel is one route, or the one plus series of phones.
Thanks. I missed both s6and s7 . I went through 3 S5s lol. Liked the fact that I could swap batteries instead of having to plug it in to charge and the dimensions were more ergonomic for me. But even with the s5 I remember the Att version was not rootable.
Product managers think people will put up with the most personal gadget they own being turned into a cheesy invasive marketing vehicle. All that desperate bloatware and "personalization" settings turn what could be a beautiful product into something obnoxious.
Shame. I guess I'm done with Samung.
Stilk waiting root s8 snapdragon 8.0???
Vicky_666 said:
Stilk waiting root s8 snapdragon 8.0"
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Never going to happen, you bought the wrong phone. Sell your snapdragon and buy an exynos.
kekistaneerefugee said:
Never going to happen, you bought the wrong phone. Sell your snapdragon and buy an exynos.
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Why you said nothing happen?
Never going to happen, you bought the wrong phone. Sell your snapdragon and buy an exynos.
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Don't be defeatist. My dad who's really good at programming says that it's impossible to stop a hacker so please people, just try.
Melsbacksfriend said:
Don't be defeatist. My dad who's really good at programming says that it's impossible to stop a hacker so please people, just try.
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These devices have signed bootloader they cannot be hacked if you dad was such a good programmer he would've told you the they use Sha 256 encryption 3 keys and totally unhackable by modern day PC's. You are just being rude with your comment or question as stated if you want a custom room or root on Oreo either by a device which is known to support root on Oreo or in this case ask your dad to hack it and become world famous
These devices have signed bootloader they cannot be hacked if you dad was such a good programmer he would've told you the they use Sha 256 encryption 3 keys and totally unhackable by modern day PC's. You are just being rude with your comment or question as stated if you want a custom room or root on Oreo either by a device which is known to support root on Oreo or in this case ask your dad to hack it and become world famous
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Why not try something that doesn't touch the bootloader at all?
Melsbacksfriend said:
Why not try something that doesn't touch the bootloader at all?
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If you would read some of the threads here it has been tried and failed Samsung patched the only root method after 7.0 it has been explained a million times over how and why
We have had some of the brightest mids hard at work trying so bassicly your saying that was not good enough again you can try yourself and see if you got some kind of magic no one else in a year has been able to do. Good luck
If you would read some of the threads here it has been tried and failed Samsung patched the only root method after 7.0 it has been explained a million times over how and why
We have had some of the brightest mids hard at work trying so bassicly your saying that was not good enough again you can try yourself and see if you got some kind of magic no one else in a year has been able to do. Good luck
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I'll try really hard and just might do it. This is not going to be easy so wish me luck.
Hello All,
TO be crystal clear, this is for HK\China\Taiwan version of the device. Snapdragon bootloader unlockable.
I bought both these phones and was able to root successfully.
Following all the other guides, unlock bootloader etc. you extract the boot image, change to tar, patch it with magisk, flash in Odin via AP, boot immediately in recovery, factory reset, and voila, boot up and you are good to go.
I'm using the S20U with T-Mo and the S20 with ATT
I fandangled these instructions in the OP here https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s20-plus/development/howto-root-phone-s20-t4067649
Got FW from here
https://samfw.com/firmware/SM-G9880 and
https://samfw.com/firmware/SM-G9810
Edit: I imagine this works with S20+ too
So now I have a couple of questions actually.
Given that i'm a US user, can i flash t-mo CSC ? or the NA unlocked FW?
What's safe to debloat?
I do'nt know how to build kernels, but if anyone is interested, i'll be their guinea pig.
Kernel Sauce : https://opensource.samsung.com/uploadSearch?searchValue=G9880
Possible you write the guide for rooting s20U snap ?
Also, my build date for the latest update on samfw i flashed it has apr 1 security update
Barcovn said:
Possible you write the guide for rooting s20U snap
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I updated OP, sorta.
masri1987 said:
I updated OP, sorta.
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How did you import the phone? eBay or WondaMobile?
And the Korean version SM-G988N is also rootable, the bootloader is unlockable
Aezhyr said:
How did you import the phone? eBay or WondaMobile?
And the Korean version SM-G988N is also rootable, the bootloader is unlockable
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Ebay
THese links
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Ga...var=493542291104&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Ga...var=522710180367&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
masri1987 said:
Ebay
THese links
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Ga...var=493542291104&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Ga...var=522710180367&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
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Unfortunately cannot be shipped to Portugal
I have several questions
First off for those using swift installer you must apply the high contrast theme on theme store in galaxy apps, then you can use swift installer after a reboot.
Where is caller ID settings like i had on my pixel 3 xl in terms of screening etc.
Also, do i need to flash a t-mobile CSC ?
I have wifi calling VoLTE but unsure if i'm getting the "best speeds" per se
i'm unable to access *#2263# either, does nothing..
Aezhyr said:
How did you import the phone? or WondaMobile?
And the Korean version SM-G988N is also rootable, the bootloader is unlockable
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g988n I believe is Exynos which is not favored.
if we're already importing from online, might as well go for SD, assuming it will be rootable
I didn't get my HK s10 until root appeared. to use in USA.
here is break down of model number, vs, region, vs cpu
https://www.techwalls.com/samsung-galaxy-s20-model-number-sm-g980-g981-differences/
fenvy said:
g988n I believe is Exynos which is not favored.
if we're already importing from online, might as well go for SD, assuming it will be rootable
I didn't get my HK s10 until root appeared. to use in USA.
here is break down of model number, vs, region, vs cpu
https://www.techwalls.com/samsung-galaxy-s20-model-number-sm-g980-g981-differences/
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G988N is 865
Hello masri. Thanks for your guide of rooting the S20 series. So does this mean that the rooting process of snapdragon variants are the same as Exynos variants? And which version of magical do you use? Thanks again.:highfive:
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G988N is 865
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can you find 2 definite source on that?
korean pride would prevent its market from using snapdragon
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Ga...88N-256GB-6-9-in-108MP-Unlocked-/293483357905
this listing, and the link I posted seems to suggest G988N is Exynos 990.
please let me know if I am wrong
thank you
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can you find 2 definite source on that?
korean pride would prevent its market from using snapdragon
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Ga...88N-256GB-6-9-in-108MP-Unlocked-/293483357905
this listing, and the link I posted seems to suggest G988N is Exynos 990.
please let me know if I am wrong
thank you
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There are people in some threads with the G988N version and they say it is SD865 and bootloader unlockable
fenvy said:
can you find 2 definite source on that?
korean pride would prevent its market from using snapdragon
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Ga...88N-256GB-6-9-in-108MP-Unlocked-/293483357905
this listing, and the link I posted seems to suggest G988N is Exynos 990.
please let me know if I am wrong
thank you
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2 screenshots for verify. I bought exy version 1st but totally not good: performance, camera and battery. I switched to Korean version with snapdragon and totally happy with it. Now need root and twrp ?
fenvy said:
can you find 2 definite source on that?
korean pride would prevent its market from using snapdragon
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Ga...88N-256GB-6-9-in-108MP-Unlocked-/293483357905
this listing, and the link I posted seems to suggest G988N is Exynos 990.
please let me know if I am wrong
thank you
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You're wrong my friend, 988N is using definitely Snapdragon 865 chip. That's is also new for the Koreans this year!
Gesendet von meinem SM-G988N mit Tapatalk
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2 screenshots for verify. I bought exy version 1st but totally not good: performance, camera and battery. I switched to Korean version with snapdragon and totally happy with it. Now need root and twrp
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thanks for the screenshot. shows me what I know. further google showed me that it is indeed SD for this particular model
the only question now is whether G988N or G9880 is more favored for rooting.
this info will change what people would buy, well, for me at least
You can now change your CSC using Samkey. I have changed mines from BRI to TGY today.
masri1987 said:
Hello All,
TO be crystal clear, this is for HK\China\Taiwan version of the device. Snapdragon bootloader unlockable.
I bought both these phones and was able to root successfully.
Following all the other guides, unlock bootloader etc. you extract the boot image, change to tar, patch it with magisk, flash in Odin via AP, boot immediately in recovery, factory reset, and voila, boot up and you are good to go.
I'm using the S20U with T-Mo and the S20 with ATT
I fandangled these instructions in the OP here https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s20-plus/development/howto-root-phone-s20-t4067649
Got FW from here
https://samfw.com/firmware/SM-G9880 and
https://samfw.com/firmware/SM-G9810
Edit: I imagine this works with S20+ too
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I'm wishing to purchase the SD version but just wondering where's the best place online to buy from? I'm in UK (London) so would need Samsung/Google Pay to work as well
Thanks