I'm going to look around in it. Can anyone share a link or something so I can download JUST the bootloader for the Snapdragon US (AT&T, Verizon, ECT.) Varient please.
rpm = primary bootloader
aboot = secondary bootloader
xbl = extended bootloader
Unlocked US Rom: APL4
why isn't this posted in the carrier forums, I'll ask to get this moved to the correct forum.
qwewqa said:
rpm = primary bootloader
aboot = secondary bootloader
xbl = extended bootloader
Unlocked US Rom: APL4
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Thanks a ton!!
Is there a program for Windows to where you can modify these? All the word programs like note pad just show random letters and symbols(after winrar). Also, could we compare the bootloader of the Chinese bootloader and the US, and see what makes the Chinese one unlockable? Then try and change the US bootloader so it can be unlockable. Or do they have something that protects against using modified bootloaders?
Craz Basics said:
Is there a program for Windows to where you can modify these? All the word programs like note pad just show random letters and symbols(after winrar). Also, could we compare the bootloader of the Chinese bootloader and the US, and see what makes the Chinese one unlockable? Then try and change the US bootloader so it can be unlockable. Or do they have something that protects against using modified bootloaders?
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They're elf files, you'd need a disassembler, and there's virtually no chance of making any headway. The Chinese bootloaders have a CROM lock that looks in the STEADY partition in the Chinese roms for the KIWIBIRD string. The US bootloader lacks the lock.
Therefore could you add the lock somehow?
qwewqa said:
rpm = primary bootloader
aboot = secondary bootloader
xbl = extended bootloader
Unlocked US Rom: APL4
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Do you have the boot.img file??
qwewqa said:
rpm = primary bootloader
aboot = secondary bootloader
xbl = extended bootloader
Unlocked US Rom: APL4
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How did you unpack this?? I need the China bootloader in those the files (primary, secondary, extended) if you could get it for me please
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Alright, so as the title says, I'm not asking if the bootloader is unlocked. I know it's not and its quite depressing. Anywho, I was curious what the process of unlocking is. If someone could explain in detail, that'd be awesome. I read somewhere there's something about brute forcing a SHA-256 key or RSA-1024.
If you could explain, I'd love to know!
Thanks!
Don't know about unlock process, but I found some interesting video. Some guy changes imei on g935v. After the process there is unlocked padlock at Samsung boot logo. Does it means that bootloader unlocked?
https://youtu.be/0OWO6fqG3x4
Or look here some guy claims that he flashed g930v to g930f with UAE version . And again unlocked padlock.
https://youtu.be/sIJv2gMygbI
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Don't know about unlock process, but I found some interesting video. Some guy changes imei on g935v. After the process there is unlocked padlock at Samsung boot logo. Does it means that bootloader unlocked?
Or look here some guy claims that he flashed g930v to g930f with UAE version . And again unlocked padlock.
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When the guy changed the imei did he have to root?
If so that's where the custom padlock came from most likely.
The padlock often means custom binary, which means root/non stock ROM. To see if the bootloader is unlocked you must boot to loader (vol down + power + home? Maybe vol up). There it will tell you if you are unlocked. Cool videos and thanks for sharing!
spiderkr said:
Don't know about unlock process, but I found some interesting video. Some guy changes imei on g935v. After the process there is unlocked padlock at Samsung boot logo. Does it means that bootloader unlocked?
https://youtu.be/0OWO6fqG3x4
Or look here some guy claims that he flashed g930v to g930f with UAE version . And again unlocked padlock.
https://youtu.be/sIJv2gMygbI
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Guys this g930v to g930f is a really big deal, right? Doesn't having g930f signify the fact we can unlock the bootloader? Or does it have to be the exynos proc?
CyanideHD said:
Guys this g930v to g930f is a really big deal, right? Doesn't having g930f signify the fact we can unlock the bootloader? Or does it have to be the exynos proc?
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Flashing the F firmware is basically like flashing the U firmware. The F's stock phone is Exynos though meaning it's bootloader unlockable. The F firmware itself won't unlock the bootloader unfortunately. I see what you are getting at though. Thanks for taking a look!
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Guys this g930v to g930f is a really big deal, right? Doesn't having g930f signify the fact we can unlock the bootloader? Or does it have to be the exynos proc?
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Maltego said:
Flashing the F firmware is basically like flashing the U firmware. The F's stock phone is Exynos though meaning it's bootloader unlockable. The F firmware itself won't unlock the bootloader unfortunately. I see what you are getting at though. Thanks for taking a look!
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Yes, but the F isn't just a different firmware. It's a different phone. Nothing you ever do will change our phone into the F. And you can never flash the F firmware on our phone (or vice versa).
FoxyDrew said:
Yes, but the F isn't just a different firmware. It's a different phone. Nothing you ever do will change our phone into the F. And you can never flash the F firmware on our phone (or vice versa).
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Makes sense, thanks haha!
I know that the cid 15 (samsung emmc can be unlocked) and not the cid 11 (toshiba emmc) but isn't possible to flash an unlocked bootloader?
Don't get mad at me i don't have enough time to scan the whole threads... :crying::crying:
AWESOME1092387456 said:
I know that the cid 15 (samsung emmc can be unlocked) and not the cid 11 (toshiba emmc) but isn't possible to flash an unlocked bootloader?
Don't get mad at me i don't have enough time to scan the whole threads... :crying::crying:
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Sorry, no. Lots of people are trying their best. Maybe someday there will be an unlock. You will see it if there is.
I just bought Xperia X Compact in Japan, phone's carrier is NTT Docomo. (model SO-02J)
I tried *#*#7378423 , but it shows "bootloader unlock allow : NO"
then I tried ADB , but I cannot use commands like "su" , "root" . It shows : /system/bin/sh: su: not found :crying:
What can I do now to root this phone?
Or maybe I should buy a new phone that is global-version,simfree ?
I need help !
I think you cannot root without unlocking bootloader...
Maybe Kingroot...but I'm not sure...
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I just bought Xperia X Compact in Japan, phone's carrier is NTT Docomo. (model SO-02J)
I tried *#*#7378423 , but it shows "bootloader unlock allow : NO"
then I tried ADB , but I cannot use commands like "su" , "root" . It shows : /system/bin/sh: su: not found :crying:
What can I do now to root this phone?
Or maybe I should buy a new phone that is global-version,simfree ?
I need help !
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You can not do anything if the bootloader is not allowed to unlock.
No bootloader unlock, no root, custom recovery (twrp), roms, etc.
What does the OEM Unlock switch in developer options say? if there is one? greyd out maybe with some explanation below?
A possible solution is to look for the F5321 model of this phone (sim free international) as I can see in xperifirm that only 1 provider (NTT DoCoMo) is tied to the SO-02J and they are also well behind with updates.
Theoretically you can use exploits in the system to gain root, but for this you need a vulnerable stock firmware. You can flash an older firmware even with locked bootloader, as long as it is stock. But I would strongly advise against permanently downgrading to a vulnerable firmware, you might not be the only one to exploit it . On that firmware, you could install root software that does not touch the kernel, but the use is limited for customizations and also realize that the whole community here revolves around unlocked phones, so all guides etc. expect that.
Hope you still enjoy your phone or find somebody else who does Not everybody cares about root and custom ROMs, I suggest you resell. If you get another model, as suggested, buy a F5321. Even branded ones, bootloader is unlockable and you remove the branding with flashing another (stock or custom) ROM.
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Theoretically you can use exploits in the system to gain root, but for this you need a vulnerable stock firmware. You can flash an older firmware even with locked bootloader, as long as it is stock. But I would strongly advise against permanently downgrading to a vulnerable firmware, you might not be the only one to exploit it . On that firmware, you could install root software that does not touch the kernel, but the use is limited for customizations and also realize that the whole community here revolves around unlocked phones, so all guides etc. expect that.
Hope you still enjoy your phone or find somebody else who does Not everybody cares about root and custom ROMs, I suggest you resell. If you get another model, as suggested, buy a F5321. Even branded ones, bootloader is unlockable and you remove the branding with flashing another (stock or custom) ROM.
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Thanks very much !
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Thanks very much !
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did you succeed?
Have s8+ on HK firmware. Cant flash anything custom due to blocked binary by frp. No oem in dev options, removed google account and samsung account, unlocked BL via CROM. Please help how to fix it. Thanks
It's a Snapdragon 835 device, which means the bootloader cannot be unlocked, just like the US carrier variant bootloaders. If your bootloader really was unlocked, FRP wouldn't be blocking custom firmware. Exynos bootloaders can be unlocked from dev settings, but not Snapdragon bootloaders.
soulless_div said:
Have s8+ on HK firmware. Cant flash anything custom due to blocked binary by frp. No oem in dev options, removed google account and samsung account, unlocked BL via CROM. Please help how to fix it. Thanks
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Hi,
Have you followed this guide first?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/samsung-galaxy-s8--s8-cross-device-development/recovery-twrp-galaxy-s8-s8-snapdragon-t3636718
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It's a Snapdragon 835 device, which means the bootloader cannot be unlocked, just like the US carrier variant bootloaders. If your bootloader really was unlocked, FRP wouldn't be blocking custom firmware. Exynos bootloaders can be unlocked from dev settings, but not Snapdragon bootloaders.
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as far as i know china and HK variants may be unlocked and thats the only s8's on snap where is possible to unlock and flash custom recovery or boot.
rasseru16 said:
Hi,
Have you followed this guide first?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/samsung-galaxy-s8--s8-cross-device-development/recovery-twrp-galaxy-s8-s8-snapdragon-t3636718
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if you mean disable R/L and unlock bootloader - yes. That is what i did. But still getting error with blocked by frp in odin
soulless_div said:
as far as i know china and HK variants may be unlocked and thats the only s8's on snap where is possible to unlock and flash custom recovery or boot.
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You're saying that you unlocked the BL via CROM, but it's not unlocked if you can't flash custom firmware in download mode. Having a locked bootloader means that flashing custom firwmare is blocked, exactly what's happening here. If the BL can be unlocked, just unlock it, I don't get what the problem is?
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You're saying that you unlocked the BL via CROM, but it's not unlocked if you can't flash custom firmware in download mode. Having a locked bootloader means that flashing custom firwmare is blocked, exactly what's happening here. If the BL can be unlocked, just unlock it, I don't get what the problem is?
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explaining again.. CROM told that bootloader is unlocked( i dont know any other tools or ways to unlock bootloader on that device), but i still getting message, that it is blocked by frp, which means that something is not setted up like it should be. THat is why Im asking here fo any way to fix that issue on current device.
I'm also having this problem. Upon trying to either install TWRP 3.2.1 or chainfire's root file via ODIN, I get the error "Custom Binary (recovery) Blocked by C-ROM". I have tried to run the CROM service apk, versions 1.0.4, 1.0.6 and 1.0.7; however, upon opening, they all freeze and close, which seems to mean they didn't do anything. When going into download mode after running the CROM Service app, CROM Service is on and, when trying to install via ODIN, I get my errors.
I have the Samsung Galaxy 8+, G9550, 128gb and 6gb rom, Snapdragon Variant. I have found articles saying that the 9550 variant can be rooted since it's the HK version, although some say that it needs HK firmware. I'm on the AQF7 build.
Any help is greatly appreciated!
IS THERE ANY WAY TO UNLOCK BOOTLOADER ? THIS IS USA VERSION IT HAS NO OEM UNLOCK OPTION.
otko21 said:
IS THERE ANY WAY TO UNLOCK BOOTLOADER ? THIS IS USA VERSION IT HAS NO OEM UNLOCK OPTION.
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Sorry to say ... Seems to be not available. At least no confirmed method.
Check this thread:
[G975U] DISCUSSION on Root/BL Unlock
Hello! I just picked up a SM-G975U to play with. Before you get your hopes up, Root and BL Unlock is NOT POSSIBLE on USA variants at this time! I created this discussion so those willing and able can brainstorm with me with hopes of achieving...
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