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How Can You Tell If the Bootloader is Locked?

Canadians are starting to get their phones shipped and in hand. What is required to determine if the bootloader is locked? Anything in download or recovery mode? Does an attempt to use Odin need to be made? If so, just connecting to it or actually flashing something?
Any help would be great so I can pass it on and ask others. I'd like to figure it out before my phone ships and to also save others from ordering if it is locked. Thanks.

tietherope said:
Canadians are starting to get their phones shipped and in hand. What is required to determine if the bootloader is locked? Anything in download or recovery mode? Does an attempt to use Odin need to be made? If so, just connecting to it or actually flashing something?
Any help would be great so I can pass it on and ask others. I'd like to figure it out before my phone ships and to also save others from ordering if it is locked. Thanks.
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If you try CF-Auto-Root (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219803) it'll simply fail and do nothing if your bootloader is locked.
The real way is to goto Odin Mode and look for "CSB-OEM_CONFIG_LSB: 0x30" which means you're locked.
[edit]It may work even with this line[/edit]

ChronoReverse said:
If you try CF-Auto-Root (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219803) it'll simply fail and do nothing if your bootloader is locked.
The real way is to goto Odin Mode and look for "CSB-OEM_CONFIG_LSB: 0x30" which means you're locked.
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so that means,if CF-root works on my i9505 then the bootloader isn't locked?
EDIT:
CF-auto-root(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219803) works on my phone,however if I go to download mode I've got this line there "CSB-OEM_CONFIG_LSB: 0x30".
Any idea??

hunhool said:
so that means,if CF-root works on my i9505 then the bootloader isn't locked?
EDIT:
CF-auto-root(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219803) works on my phone,however if I go to download mode I've got this line there "CSB-OEM_CONFIG_LSB: 0x30".
Any idea??
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You ran it and it really worked? Did you test to see if root was actually enabled? If your phone is locked, root isn't available after trying CF-Auto-root

ChronoReverse said:
You ran it and it really worked? Did you test to see if root was actually enabled? If your phone is locked, root isn't available after trying CF-Auto-root
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well,titanium backup,root explorer,setcpu,terminal emulator needs root privileges and all of them working fine.
I've got superSU app as well.
So,yes my phone has definately rooted.
(how can I make a screen shot with S4?)I'll prove it,if you want:silly:
here you go:

hunhool said:
well,titanium backup,root explorer,setcpu,terminal emulator needs root privileges and all of them working fine.
I've got superSU app as well.
So,yes my phone has definately rooted.
(how can I make a screen shot with S4?)I'll prove it,if you want:silly:
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If you have an i9505 then you're definitely unlocked anyway =)
I thought you were the thread OP who has the i337m

hunhool said:
well,titanium backup,root explorer,setcpu,terminal emulator needs root privileges and all of them working fine.
I've got superSU app as well.
So,yes my phone has definately rooted.
(how can I make a screen shot with S4?)I'll prove it,if you want:silly:
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What carrier s4 you have?
Sent from my GT-N7105 using Tapatalk 2

turilo said:
What carrier s4 you have?
Sent from my GT-N7105 using Tapatalk 2
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I9505 sim free,on EE network.

hunhool said:
I9505 sim free,on EE network.
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Ah OK that's non lte also
Sent from my GT-N7105 using Tapatalk 2

turilo said:
Ah OK that's non lte also
Sent from my GT-N7105 using Tapatalk 2
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...qualcomm lte version

ChronoReverse said:
If you try CF-Auto-Root (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219803) it'll simply fail and do nothing if your bootloader is locked.
The real way is to goto Odin Mode and look for "CSB-OEM_CONFIG_LSB: 0x30" which means you're locked.
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I can unfortunately officially confirm that the "CSB...:0x30" is present on Rogers/Fido GS4's.

mickliq said:
I can unfortunately officially confirm that the "CSB...:0x30" is present on Rogers/Fido GS4's.
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Actually I should recant that. Someone else had that line AND he got root.
So you have to try CF-Auto-Root and see if it does anything.

CSB-OEM_CONFIG_LSB: 0x30 does not mean that the bootloader is locked, in fact the lock status does not appear anywhere in the download mode and is defined by a gpio state triggered from a Qfuse. None of which are visible through any interfaces available to the user.
Keep in mind however that even though your bootloader may be unlocked, the bootloader itself PBL, SBL... needs to be signed, otherwise it will not be overwritten. The kernel's signature however will not be verified by an unlocked bootloader. So far all consumer GT-I9505 appear to feature an unlocked bootloader, with the exception of few engineering and review devices.

hunhool said:
...qualcomm lte version
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Will that model work in Canada with rogers or bell in lte?
Sent from my GT-N7105 using Tapatalk 2

This person says that they use CF-Auto Root on their I337M.

mine worked too
tietherope said:
This person says that they use CF-Auto Root on their I337M.
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I have s4 i337m and I just tried CF-Auto-Root-jfltecan-jfltevl-sghi337m and it worked. by the way I am on mg1 4.2.2
and in download mode it was written "Write Protection Enabled".

Is it possible to root a Galaxy S7 (G930V)?

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

Sir_Eagle said:
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.

kevinchristopherson said:
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?

Sam Sung said:
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.

Sam Sung said:
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.

djh816 said:
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.

Sam Sung said:
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.

Does root leave some obnoxious message?

I'd really like to root my Galaxy S8+ (AT&T) but I'm worried that it will leave some warning message every time the phone boots like it did with my Motorola G or Huawei 6x. I know from past experience that Samsung Android products may show a small fine print on boot and can be reset at anytime back to factory (the Huawei, in contrast, cannot).
Is that the case with the S8?

Anyone? Comon guys!

Hi if you have the US phone, at boot there is a custom firmware screen or something. It will go away after a few restarts if you go back to factory though.

DJRepresent said:
I'd really like to root my Galaxy S8+ (AT&T) but I'm worried that it will leave some warning message every time the phone boots like it did with my Motorola G or Huawei 6x. I know from past experience that Samsung Android products may show a small fine print on boot and can be reset at anytime back to factory (the Huawei, in contrast, cannot).
Is that the case with the S8?
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Only a eng boot screen. Not like the Huawei. I got a mate see. And that unlocked screen is anoyying as hell. This one's kinda cool imo

Can you post a picture? I'd appreciate it.

DJRepresent said:
Can you post a picture? I'd appreciate it.
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Here ya go

It's not perm. This is a result from the combination file boot IMG. Its only on for like 3 or 4 sec. And if you ever flash back stock since we don't have unlockable bootloader it's not perma

Cool, thank for the reply! It doesn't seem too bad and, if your warranty is already expired, you have nothing to lose.
Is there an original rom that's debloated for this?

Hi
Would someone help a newbie please.
I am using an S7 Edge with a cracked screen. Given the price of proper replacement screen it doesn't seem worthwhile.
It seems better value to buy an S8+, but which model number? There are apparently 12 different versions! Could anybody please tell me which model of Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus would be best for the UK?
Cheers
Beb

DJRepresent said:
Cool, thank for the reply! It doesn't seem too bad and, if your warranty is already expired, you have nothing to lose.
Is there an original rom that's debloated for this?
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Rooting the US does not lose the warranty. Root does not trip the Knox. Only unlocking the boot loader which we can't do
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WelshPatriot said:
Hi
Would someone help a newbie please.
I am using an S7 Edge with a cracked screen. Given the price of proper replacement screen it doesn't seem worthwhile.
It seems better value to buy an S8+, but which model number? There are apparently 12 different versions! Could anybody please tell me which model of Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus would be best for the UK?
Cheers
Beb
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G955f. Next time please start your own thread in q and a please don't hijack others

Just a last question: can i uninstall bloatware by rooting?

DJRepresent said:
Just a last question: can i uninstall bloatware by rooting?
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Yea

TheMadScientist said:
Rooting the US does not lose the warranty. Root does not trip the Knox. Only unlocking the boot loader which we can't do
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i thought it was once you install an aftermarket recovery

youdoofus said:
i thought it was once you install an aftermarket recovery
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Which you can't do on us 950u

TheMadScientist said:
Which you can't do on us 950u
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i know, i was just making sure it was at that point, not elsewhere that the trigger is tripped

Samsung Galaxy A20 SM-A205U (MetroPCS)

So I got this little puppy free today.
What I've noticed so far, outside of having no service...
There is no OEM Unlock in developer options. All tricks to get it to work (moving the date up 8 days) doesn't work because the device won't give the options for software updating to be done manually.
Anybody have any luck getting the 205U OEM Unlocked? Tagging @physwizz on this.
The phone is a middle of the road, but if basic oem unlock can't be done, swapping out for a moto g6.

Articul8Madness said:
So I got this little puppy free today.
What I've noticed so far, outside of having no service...
There is no OEM Unlock in developer options. All tricks to get it to work (moving the date up 8 days) doesn't work because the device won't give the options for software updating to be done manually.
Anybody have any luck getting the 205U OEM Unlocked? Tagging @physwizz on this.
The phone is a middle of the road, but if basic oem unlock can't be done, swapping out for a moto g6.
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Not yet. I'm on the same boat. Like the phone but our model a205u doesn't have an unlocked bootloader option. I had a chat with a Samsung rep who informed me no help on bootloader oem unlocking. We have to find an unofficial way.
Anyome tried chimera tool? I checked the website and has the a205u listed under supported devices but didn't indicate bootloader unlock or root. I saw rmm unlock and Knox disabler. Also sw change. Hope someone can help on rooting or device without a cost. I'll pay up to 5 bucks but nothing more just for root when root has been free on all my devices since 2012.

jhjhjhjhjhjh said:
Not yet. I'm on the same boat.
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So Sammy isn't even going to direct us as to how to get this puppy unlocked when Metro has never given a **** anyway about bootloader locking? Hmm...
Haven't tried Chimera Tool. Dont have the box or a version that is current enough to use with the model.
@jhjhjhjhjhjh...UPDATE Chimera Tool DOES NOT WORK even though they say it does.

Articul8Madness said:
So Sammy isn't even going to direct us as to how to get this puppy unlocked when Metro has never given a **** anyway about bootloader locking? Hmm...
Haven't tried Chimera Tool. Dont have the box or a version that is current enough to use with the model.
@jhjhjhjhjhjh...UPDATE Chimera Tool DOES NOT WORK even though they say it does.
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Just to confirm no bootloader supprt in the USA for samsung devices.
Bye Sammy...

Damn, so SM-A205U users are just sh*t out of luck huh. I even got this phone for a deal, 100 bucks sealed on offerup ;(

Beelzebub24 said:
Damn, so SM-A205U users are just sh*t out of luck huh. I even got this phone for a deal, 100 bucks sealed on offerup ;(
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Yeah, your best bet right now is to use the Android Debug Bridge to uninstall system packages without root.
You can achieve a relatively stock android experience and put on whatever launcher you want, which isnt too terrible at the moment.
We're still working on getting a TWRP going anyhow

TheSnizz said:
Yeah, your best bet right now is to use the Android Debug Bridge to uninstall system packages without root.
You can achieve a relatively stock android experience and put on whatever launcher you want, which isnt too terrible at the moment.
We're still working on getting a TWRP going anyhow
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Oh cool. Btw, what do you mean by "We're still working on getting TWRP going" you mean the Galaxy A20s that can be rooted (excluding the A205U)? Cause you can only get TWRP with an unlocked bootloader right?

Beelzebub24 said:
Oh cool. Btw, what do you mean by "We're still working on getting TWRP going" you mean the Galaxy A20s that can be rooted (excluding the A205U)? Cause you can only get TWRP with an unlocked bootloader right?
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Pretty much yeah, until someone finds another way

Beelzebub24 said:
Oh cool. Btw, what do you mean by "We're still working on getting TWRP going" you mean the Galaxy A20s that can be rooted (excluding the A205U)? Cause you can only get TWRP with an unlocked bootloader right?
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That's right. No Way to root , unlock bootloader period. That's y the a205u is so cheap. In the USA no bootloader support. Go Motorola or pixel if you want bootloader unlock support. I sold my a205u for $125.00. Bought the Moto g7 power for $100.00 ..Rooted .. Leave Samsung alone in the USA.

Beelzebub24 said:
Damn, so SM-A205U users are just sh*t out of luck huh. I even got this phone for a deal, 100 bucks sealed on offerup ;(
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That ain't a deal when Metro is giving them away FREE with Amazon Prime. And yes, you're **** out of luck. But so is every other American carrier branded phone, and the American factory unlock version.

TheSnizz said:
Yeah, your best bet right now is to use the Android Debug Bridge to uninstall system packages without root.
You can achieve a relatively stock android experience and put on whatever launcher you want, which isnt too terrible at the moment.
We're still working on getting a TWRP going anyhow
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News flash on that model. There is no using ADB as most commands are locked per the Knox system. And if you do manage to delete any packages, that Knox crap makes it damn hard to flash back. Odin isn't exactly a great tool for that model.
Let's set aside the stock android experience - the fact that Sammy INTENTIONALLY LOCKED all their AMERICAN VARIANTS is TERRIBLE. There is no making that better.
That is why a lot of us that got this phone TOOK IT BACK and got one that did have BOOTLOADER UNLOCK.

Beelzebub24 said:
Oh cool. Btw, what do you mean by "We're still working on getting TWRP going" you mean the Galaxy A20s that can be rooted (excluding the A205U)? Cause you can only get TWRP with an unlocked bootloader right?
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Hang it up. There will never be a TWRP for this variant or any other carrier variant. This is literally the VZW of Samsung models. There will be zero development for it. Only the international models will see support as a reality.

TheSnizz said:
Yeah, your best bet right now is to use the Android Debug Bridge to uninstall system packages without root.
You can achieve a relatively stock android experience and put on whatever launcher you want, which isnt too terrible at the moment.
We're still working on getting a TWRP going anyhow
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Return it to Samsung. Tell them it was unsuitable and ask for a A205G

Samsung told me this.

physwizz said:
Return it to Samsung. Tell them it was unsuitable and ask for a A205G
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Hey physwizz...tried that. Samsung said in the US they do not substitute for international models. They only offered me a A205U model in its place.

[email protected] said:
Samsung told me this.
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That is a script. Go into a Samsung store in the US their technicians will NOT unlock the bootloader. If that method was even an option an exploit would have been leaked long ago.

Articul8Madness said:
That is a script. Go into a Samsung store in the US their technicians will NOT unlock the bootloader. If that method was even an option an exploit would have been leaked long ago.
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Well I spoke to the guy at the store.. when I have time I will see if it can be done. I told them the truth... that I'm a Developer and need the Bootloader unlocked to use my test keys to install on the device.

Articul8Madness said:
Hey physwizz...tried that. Samsung said in the US they do not substitute for international models. They only offered me a A205U model in its place.
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That's disappointing.
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Well I spoke to the guy at the store.. when I have time I will see if it can be done. I told them the truth... that I'm a Developer and need the Bootloader unlocked to use my test keys to install on the device.
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That's worth a try.

[email protected] said:
Well I spoke to the guy at the store.. when I have time I will see if it can be done. I told them the truth... that I'm a Developer and need the Bootloader unlocked to use my test keys to install on the device.
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Please do, but I'm not holding my breath that Samsung will honor anything. If anything they are going to tell you to get a developer model - their quest to be Apple is going to be their end.

jhjhjhjhjhjh said:
That's right. No Way to root , unlock bootloader period. That's y the a205u is so cheap. In the USA no bootloader support. Go Motorola or pixel if you want bootloader unlock support. I sold my a205u for $125.00. Bought the Moto g7 power for $100.00 ..Rooted .. Leave Samsung alone in the USA.
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Followed your advice, got me a MetroPCS G7 power from LetGo ( Rooting and TWRP was a bit of a hassle but i was able to do it just fine).

SM-G9880 & SM-G9810 HK\CH\Taiwan Snapdragon Root

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:

Barcovn said:
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

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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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

Barcovn said:
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