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Locked bootloader?!

From this guys post it says Sprint model has a locked bootloader. Why now if it's true?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=65803692

sml2004 said:
From this guys post it says Sprint model has a locked bootloader. Why now if it's true?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=65803692
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hi, try flashing https://idlekernel.com/twrp/hero2qlte/3.0.0-0/twrp-3.0.0-0-hero2qltetmo.tar.md5
while it isn't for your phone (it's actually for T-Mobile S7 Edge), if it at least flashes then you are in the clear and I will happily port TWRP for G930P.
If the flash fails with SECURE CHECK FAIL, then you are out of luck. (nothing is changed and it won't trip knox)
RESULTS
if it flashes successfully, and trips knox, then you have an unlocked bootloader, and twrp will happen for you in a few days
if it does not flash, it will not trip knox, and nothing will have changed, but you have a locked bootloader

I'll test when I get back home thanks

jcadduono said:
hi, try flashing https://idlekernel.com/twrp/hero2qlte/3.0.0-0/twrp-3.0.0-0-hero2qltetmo.tar.md5
while it isn't for your phone (it's actually for T-Mobile S7 Edge), if it at least flashes then you are in the clear and I will happily port TWRP for G930P.
If the flash fails with SECURE CHECK FAIL, then you are out of luck. (nothing is changed and it won't trip knox)
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if it flashes successfully, and trips knox, then you have an unlocked bootloader, and twrp will happen for you in a few days
if it does not flash, it will not trip knox, and nothing will have changed, but you have a locked bootloader
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Here is what i got. Am i Fked? And no root? Sonofa

sml2004 said:
Here is what i got. Am i Fked? And no root? Sonofa
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Sprint variant is locked. Thanks for the confirmation. Yeah, you're Fked, apologies!
T-Mobile is also locked.
You may one day become vulnerable to a live root exploit such like TowelRoot, but you will never be able to use a custom recovery, system image (ROM), or kernel.

Thought the samsung chat said tmo is unlocked?

sml2004 said:
Thought the samsung chat said tmo is unlocked?
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The Samsung chat also said we'd find the kernel source code under Samsung Promotions or something of the sort xD

StrumerJohn said:
The Samsung chat also said we'd find the kernel source code under Samsung Promotions or something of the sort xD
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Is there a reactivation lock on this phone?

sml2004 said:
Is there a reactivation lock on this phone?
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I believe that depends on the CSC. You can always RAL with Google though using the "Google Settings" and turning it on.

sml2004 said:
Here is what i got. Am i Fked? And no root? Sonofa
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Could you try doing that after turning oem unlock on and see the out come? I beleive its in developer options!

NOOOOOO!!!!! i hope this is not true!. ((((

1991mustang50 said:
Could you try doing that after turning oem unlock on and see the out come? I beleive its in developer options!
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It was. Only other thing i guess could be is reactivation lock will show that just didnt know if it was on here can not find it

Might be time to ship this phone back. I have about 8 days left to decide.

Sprint told me they don't lock bootloaders. What's this all about?

I've been perusing threads in the s7 forums, members have tried and failed to flash anything onto the US variants, international versions have been rooted though.

TehPirate_ said:
Sprint told me they don't lock bootloaders. What's this all about?
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This is probably on Samsung, not Sprint, tbh.
Either way, the Galaxy 7 customers in the U.S. are completely screwed, as far as ever getting root/recovery/any development for Galaxy 7s goes.
No chance of development means no real need for these forums on XDA, honestly.
(I mean, this is an Android Development website.)
Let the devs figure it out if they can; until that happens there's nothing to really do here. ?
(My device is going back, though.)

yourbrotherrex said:
This is probably on Samsung, not Sprint, tbh.
Either way, the Galaxy 7 customers in the U.S. are completely screwed, as far as ever getting root/recovery/any development for Galaxy 7s goes.
No chance of development means no real need for these forums on XDA, honestly.
(I mean, this is an Android Development website.)
Let the devs figure it out if they can; until that happens there's nothing to really do here. ?
(My device is going back, though.)
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Yea, I'm not going to risk hanging on to a phone I can't root.

In our current S***y state i guess we will just have to bounty for a working root.

Bug the hell out of @marceloclaure on Twitter. Get the word out.
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metalfan78 said:
Bug the hell out of @marceloclaure on Twitter. Get the word out.
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I told you don't lose hope
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How and/or where to Unlock my phone?

Need to unlock my phone? IS there a way to do it ourselves or any cheap websites or suppliers. I have the U software installed. How or where to unlock that will do it?

vipercoyote said:
Need to unlock my phone? IS there a way to do it ourselves or any cheap websites or suppliers. I have the U software installed. How or where to unlock that will do it?
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I think you ought to have unlocked before going the U-way. Most unlocker I found utilize the Tmobile unlock app to unlock which is only found on the stock Tmobile firmware. I dunno. Anything is possible. I'm also seeking to unlock mine... I'm outside the US. So I guess I have better chance. Wish there was some free way though.. Goes from $20 to $30 on eBay.. Ain't no cheap unlock these days.

jazzdglass said:
I think you ought to have unlocked before going the U-way. Most unlocker I found utilize the Tmobile unlock app to unlock which is only found on the stock Tmobile firmware. I dunno. Anything is possible. I'm also seeking to unlock mine... I'm outside the US. So I guess I have better chance. Wish there was some free way though.. Goes from $20 to $30 on eBay.. Ain't no cheap unlock these days.
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I got it done for $14 thanks

vipercoyote said:
I got it done for $14 thanks
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which site u used even i want to unlock ..!!

chetan180 said:
which site u used even i want to unlock ..!!
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I used https://www.unlockbase.com and they gave me a discount code to use. Check you rpm

I flashed a 935T with the U firmware and it prompted for the unlock with a ATT sim in it and it didn't work. Code was was from unlocK base and they fully refunded my money, great customer service!

Quickvic30 said:
I flashed a 935T with the U firmware and it prompted for the unlock with a ATT sim in it and it didn't work. Code was was from unlocK base and they fully refunded my money, great customer service!
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Could they explain why it didn't work?
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vipercoyote said:
I used https://www.unlockbase.com and they gave me a discount code to use. Check you rpm
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They claim they have no method to unlock this device

jazzdglass said:
Could they explain why it didn't work?
Not really but my guess would be you have to use the stupid unlock app that comes on t-mobile phones. Try www.cellunlocker.net , pretty sure they have the method to unlock using the t-mobile app.
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Quickvic30 said:
I flashed a 935T with the U firmware and it prompted for the unlock with a ATT sim in it and it didn't work. Code was was from unlocK base and they fully refunded my money, great customer service!
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Could they explain why it didn't work?
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They claim they have no method to unlock this device
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Ok I unlocked 3 T-Mobile s7 edge devices thru unlock base and this is what you have to do
You have to flash the T-Mobile firmware back to your phone thru odin.. Take your sd card out and make sure to click nand erase all while flashing T-Mobile firmware .. You can do this before or after you purchase T-Mobile app unlock.. I did it afterwards
Once you have t mobile firmware on phone use the unlock app to unlock.. Then I flashed the U firmware back but I did NOT do nand erase this time.
My phone is on cricket unlocked and working
Remember to nand erase first or you will get a error on the unlock app because flashing other software such as U screws up the unlock app.. So do a nand erase
You do have to use the unlock app but doing it my way here works perfectly!
Works perfectly.. I done 3 T-Mobile s7 's so far

vipercoyote said:
Ok I unlocked 3 T-Mobile s7 edge devices thru unlock base and this is what you have to do
You have to flash the T-Mobile firmware back to your phone thru odin.. Take your sd card out and make sure to click nand erase all while flashing T-Mobile firmware .. You can do this before or after you purchase T-Mobile app unlock.. I did it afterwards
Once you have t mobile firmware on phone use the unlock app to unlock.. Then I flashed the U firmware back but I did NOT do nand erase this time.
My phone is on cricket unlocked and working
Remember to nand erase first or you will get a error on the unlock app because flashing other software such as U screws up the unlock app.. So do a nand erase
You do have to use the unlock app but doing it my way here works perfectly!
Works perfectly.. I done 3 T-Mobile s7 's so far
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After entering phone model and all on unlock base, they ended up saying they have no unlock method for my device. Samsung galaxy s7 edge T-mobile. So I don't know how you did yours. And I'm still on stock T-mobile rom

jazzdglass said:
After entering phone model and all on unlock base, they ended up saying they have no unlock method for my device. Samsung galaxy s7 edge T-mobile. So I don't know how you did yours. And I'm still on stock T-mobile rom
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Definitely not true you must doing something wrong

he's right, i tried the same, and i got the same message, then i emailed them and this is what they said
Dear Ali,
For "T-Mobile Device Unlock App" we turned off the service until further notice because we're overwhelmed by too many request that we can't handle in the advertised time frame of delivery. However all pending IMEI are in process and should be process in the advertised time frame of delivery.
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vipercoyote said:
Definitely not true you must doing something wrong
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he's right, i tried the same, and i got the same message, then i emailed them and this is what they said
Dear Ali,
For "T-Mobile Device Unlock App" we turned off the service until further notice because we're overwhelmed by too many request that we can't handle in the advertised time frame of delivery. However all pending IMEI are in process and should be process in the advertised time frame of delivery.

vipercoyote said:
I used https://www.unlockbase.com and they gave me a discount code to use. Check you rpm
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Can you Pm me the code also please?

jazzdglass said:
After entering phone model and all on unlock base, they ended up saying they have no unlock method for my device. Samsung galaxy s7 edge T-mobile. So I don't know how you did yours. And I'm still on stock T-mobile rom
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urmother93 said:
he's right, i tried the same, and i got the same message, then i emailed them and this is what they said
Dear Ali,
For "T-Mobile Device Unlock App" we turned off the service until further notice because we're overwhelmed by too many request that we can't handle in the advertised time frame of delivery. However all pending IMEI are in process and should be process in the advertised time frame of delivery.
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he's right, i tried the same, and i got the same message, then i emailed them and this is what they said
Dear Ali,
For "T-Mobile Device Unlock App" we turned off the service until further notice because we're overwhelmed by too many request that we can't handle in the advertised time frame of delivery. However all pending IMEI are in process and should be process in the advertised time frame of delivery.
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I see now.. They turned it off just recently.. But I got 3 devices unlocked before they turned it off

this link did work for me
https://www.unlockbase.com/phone-unlocking-service/tmobile-device-unlock-app-official-unlock/
phone unlocked in just 5 hours thanks to unlockbase and @vipercoyote for discount code

chetan180 said:
this link did work for me
https://www.unlockbase.com/phone-unlocking-service/tmobile-device-unlock-app-official-unlock/
phone unlocked in just 5 hours thanks to unlockbase and @vipercoyote for discount code
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Unlock base claim they won't refund if imei was blacklisted. Does this mean blacklisted devices are not supported? Even if device was located abroad and used overseas outside the USA? Unlock won't work?

jazzdglass said:
Unlock base claim they won't refund if imei was blacklisted. Does this mean blacklisted devices are not supported? Even if device was located abroad and used overseas outside the USA? Unlock won't work?
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on the top of the unlock to be able to use the phone in the USA (and we're not offering cleaning service)
which means you won't be able to use in usa
but please contact them about it

I just got unclocked from a seller on ebay. Presently $69.5.. Before unlock my imei was blacklisted. But now imei appears to be clean. Is that how they unlock? Clean imei and then place a call to tmobile for unlock? If there's anyone wanting to unlock, go for esn cleaning 1st (about $20) and call tmobile to unlock your phone and see if they'll do it for free.

[Bounty] Verizon Pixel bootloader unlock

I don't know if this is the correct place, if not, please reallocate accordingly.
As the title suggests, I'm willing to pay $30 dollars for having the verizon bootloader unlocked, hope more users get into the cause.

liriolebron said:
I don't know if this is the correct place, if not, please reallocate accordingly.
As the title suggests, I'm willing to pay $30 dollars for having the verizon bootloader unlocked, hope more users get into the cause.
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There's already a thread on the 2xl that's over 1k and no luck so far.
Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

I don't think it's ever going to happen

actually there is a ''paid method" for unlocking the Pixel Verizon or Locked EE UK bootloader on any version from 7.1.1 to 8.1.0
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Also the Pixel XL supported

Tell me
ismailaba said:
actually there is a ''paid method" for unlocking the Pixel Verizon or Locked EE UK bootloader on any version from 7.1.1 to 8.1.0
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Also the Pixel XL supported
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Tell me where and how? link if possible

RudyClab said:
Tell me where and how? link if possible
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can't post external links here ! PM me

ismailaba said:
can't post external links here ! PM me
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Would you mind sending the link to me?
Thank you

jnj369 said:
Would you mind sending the link to me?
Thank you
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PM

For anyone interested, I contacted user ismailaba and got my Verizon Pixel XL unlocked, I got it with 7.1.2, and updated to 8.1.1 when he unlocked it, here are some picks:

https://imgur.com/a/90gkA
Ok this is what I was able to get. Ignore one pic it's from my work lol..
It's early this morning and those are the best pics I had of doing it.. I only had my old Nexus phone that has a cracked screen to try do the pics.

Same here.. I had it unlocked on 8.1 and am now rooted with magisk. ?

ironmaskusa said:
Same here.. I had it unlocked on 8.1 and am now rooted with magisk. ?
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Does this allow you to toggle the oem unlock switch at will?

The OEM unlock goes grey again. I have t tried locking it back.. I'm not going back! Lol this is where I wanted to be and I'm just waiting for BeansTown to bring g us purenexus 8.1 and I think we'll be golden! ????

ironmaskusa said:
The OEM unlock goes grey again. I have t tried locking it back.. I'm not going back! Lol this is where I wanted to be and I'm just waiting for BeansTown to bring g us purenexus 8.1 and I think we'll be golden! ????
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Ah ok, I already have mine unlocked but I would love to have the option to lock and relock at will. Did Ismael charge for the service to unlock? Was it done remotely?

What is involved with unlocking the boot loader?

Smail simply uses teamviewer to remote connect to your computer and uses Flexihub to connect his computer to your phone. I did a factory reset and took out my sim card and skipped connecting wifi. I went straight to develop options and turned on USB debugging and he did the rest. He said turn on wifi and reboot and 5 minutes later i was able to toggle oem unlock. He didn't charge me he said he takes donations but not necessary. I was just as skeptical anyone but he genuinely has figured it out.

I can also confirm that @Kream24 is correct. This method is legit. He didn't charge me either, but I did donate $10 to him.

I've run custom roms on every phone I've owned but this one. Really not missing much without root. Definitely fun to tinker with but, I've been able to pretty much do anything I need to without it. Sure it involves more steps using adb and buying pda net to get around the 15 gig Verizon Hotspot. I do miss viper but, I'm having no problems with my phone.
If I were going to unlock I wouldn't be afraid to use smail's method and I'm kind of paranoid about who touches my stuff.
Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

Just to let you know he asked 30 for me to unlock, i did it yesterday, but it is well worth the 30 bucks! I am so happy to be unlocked again!

just wanted to add that he did mine too. he didnt ask for money but i paid him $30. verizon pixel xl 8.1. he was very nice to me.

Help Unlocking T mobile 6T

So I couldn't find anything in the forums but does anyone know where I go to enter the unlock pin? I have it there's just no instructions on where to enter it to unlock my device.

davids_laughter said:
So I couldn't find anything in the forums but does anyone know where I go to enter the unlock pin? I have it there's just no instructions on where to enter it to unlock my device.
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There is an app.

You use the app that's preinstalled on your phone.

yea that isn't working for me... I tried it and it just gives me an error code

Is the phone paid off in its entirety and did you wait 40days after you brought the phone?
If you just want a temp unlock, I think you can request it on the app.

So there is a forum here on how to convert it to the international version. That's what I did. And I completely bypassed needing to wait 40 days and paying off the phone. If I find the post I will link it for you
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davids_laughter said:
So I couldn't find anything in the forums but does anyone know where I go to enter the unlock pin? I have it there's just no instructions on where to enter it to unlock my device.
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https://www.google.com/amp/s/forum....obile-6t-to-international-t3888307/page2/amp/

esiloom4 said:
Is the phone paid off in its entirety and did you wait 40days after you brought the phone?
If you just want a temp unlock, I think you can request it on the app.
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Yes, I paid it off once I got it and I waited 40 days. I think the app is just broken for me.

15jpenni said:
So there is a forum here on how to convert it to the international version. That's what I did. And I completely bypassed needing to wait 40 days and paying off the phone. If I find the post I will link it for you
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Awesome thanks! I'll give that a try later on today when I get home.

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davids_laughter said:
So I couldn't find anything in the forums but does anyone know where I go to enter the unlock pin? I have it there's just no instructions on where to enter it to unlock my device.
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hello,
tap on the screen so that it gives you option to type your pin instead of using fingerprint.
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hello,
tap on the screen so that it gives you option to type your pin instead of using fingerprint.
Best regards
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SIM unlock PIN, not phone unlock PIN.

15jpenni said:
So there is a forum here on how to convert it to the international version. That's what I did. And I completely bypassed needing to wait 40 days and paying off the phone. If I find the post I will link it for you
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I can't get it to work. I downloaded everything but when I run the MsmDownload tool it works for 16 seconds then I get an "Sahara Communication Failed" message

davids_laughter said:
I can't get it to work. I downloaded everything but when I run the MsmDownload tool it works for 16 seconds then I get an "Sahara Communication Failed" message
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I have converted to international version but its doesn't unlocks sim I have ordered sim unlock service from https://www.cellunlocker.net/t-mobile-unlock-app/ after sim unlock you can convert to international version. If your phone has bad imei (financed) you cant use phone in USA. If imei is clean it will work with any network in USA

Ok! So it worked! I just had to download the patched version of the MSM tool and it rebooted and everything and no more TMobile logo. Thanks guys!

Delete

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Ok! So it worked! I just had to download the patched version of the MSM tool and it rebooted and everything and no more TMobile logo. Thanks guys!
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But that does not SIM unlock you phone.

tech_head said:
But that does not SIM unlock you phone.
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No, it doesn't but I don't necessarily need the SIM unlocked. I tested Fi on here and it works fine. That's the only other carrier that I use and in my area I'm usually on the T-Mobile part anyway.

Sim unlock s10+ from sprint to metropcs

Good morning. I was just curious, is there anyway to unlock my phone myself using ODIN?
If so, is there a link to the correct files I would need?
TIA

G975USQS2SBSIA is the pda version

anyone?

NO not compatible

What do you mean its not compatible?

ANGMORRIS said:
anyone?
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You need to have Sprint unlock it first and they require 50 days with service on that device and no outstanding bill.
Then you can put in your MetroPCS sim and call Metro and they will add the IMEI and it will work fine, or if you want, download the unlocked file and flash with ODIN to remove the bloatware.

jimd144 said:
You need to have Sprint unlock it first and they require 50 days with service on that device and no outstanding bill.
Then you can put in your MetroPCS sim and call Metro and they will add the IMEI and it will work fine, or if you want, download the unlocked file and flash with ODIN to remove the bloatware.
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Where can i find the file

https://androidfilehost.com/?w=file...191a2f4a12730a065090a256ed328229706d53b8f97ed
You also need ODIN patched and the Samsung drivers.
This will only work after you have Sprint unlock the sim

jimd144 said:
https://androidfilehost.com/?w=file...191a2f4a12730a065090a256ed328229706d53b8f97ed
You also need ODIN patched and the Samsung drivers.
This will only work after you have Sprint unlock the sim
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Would you possible pm me and walk me through this ? I would really appreciate it

ANGMORRIS said:
Would you possible pm me and walk me through this ? I would really appreciate it
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https://www.reddit.com/r/galaxys10/comments/b4udmb/unlocked_s10_plus_firmware_flash/
I have to go do DoorDash so no time.
https://piunikaweb.com/2019/03/11/samsung-galaxy-s10-how-to-manually-unbrand-update-us-models/
You will need to search Google on how to unlock your S10.
It's easy. Just read and breathe.

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https://www.reddit.com/r/galaxys10/comments/b4udmb/unlocked_s10_plus_firmware_flash/
I have to go do DoorDash so no time.
https://piunikaweb.com/2019/03/11/samsung-galaxy-s10-how-to-manually-unbrand-update-us-models/
You will need to search Google on how to unlock your S10.
It's easy. Just read and breathe.
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Doing this carrier unlock it, correct ?

ANGMORRIS said:
Doing this carrier unlock it, correct ?
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It will let you use any carrier as long as the SIM is unlocked.
If the sim is locked by Sprint you need them to unlock it first.
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The carrier must unlock it first. Then this allows other carriers to work. But if Sprint has it locked you are SOL.

jimd144 said:
It will let you use any carrier as long as the SIM is unlocked.
If the sim is locked by Sprint you need them to unlock it first.
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The carrier must unlock it first. Then this allows other carriers to work. But if Sprint has it locked you are SOL.
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my phone is currently stuck on activate your device