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Quick Question. (N4 ROOT TOOL KIT)

I purchased my N4 straight from google do i still need to select unlock since it's already unlocked?

Virus1x said:
I purchased my N4 straight from google do i still need to select unlock since it's already unlocked?
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Yes after rooting you have to unlock it using boot unlocker app.

Rohit02 said:
Yes after rooting you have to unlock it using boot unlocker app.
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You mean before right?

Virus1x said:
You mean before right?
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NO, I meant AFTER.
See actually I rooted my phone through framaroot and boot unlocker it took hardly 5mins.
Root through Framaroot and then I unlocked the boot as it was giving a message "Waiting for root access"
Don't know about Toolkits. Sorry.

Virus1x said:
I purchased my N4 straight from google do i still need to select unlock since it's already unlocked?
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its two different types of unlocked. the nexus 4 is carrier unlocked, no matter where you buy it. but if you are unlocking the bootloader, thats a completely different thing that you are unlocking.

simms22 said:
its two different types of unlocked. the nexus 4 is carrier unlocked, no matter where you buy it. but if you are unlocking the bootloader, thats a completely different thing that you are unlocking.
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One more question does rooting with tool-kit and giving the device superuser cause issues with updates from google?
I really don't wanna run a custom rom.
also if I check the button USE CUSTOM RECOVERY it will use CWM right?

If u want OTA, don't use custom recovery. Only unlocking and rooting don't mess with OTA.
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mike_24_11 said:
If u want OTA, don't use custom recovery. Only unlocking and rooting don't mess with OTA.
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This is wrong having a custom recovery will not prevent you from receiving or installing the ota update. Its actually better to use a custom recovery because when you update it breaks root and twrp will ask you if you want it restored
From my BLACKED OUT N4

Xperia Z4/Z3+ Root Discussion

There appears to be no discussion thread about root for the Z4/Z3+, so I thought one was in order.
I'm currently about as useful as a snooze button on a smoke alarm in terms of obtaining root. I'm curious - is there any development going on to root our devices? I'd love to donate and what not to possibly speed it up.
Let's talk!

BL unlock is not listing this device on Sony open devices
Flashtool from androxyde doesn't have the device listed as well, so I doubt BL could be unlocked.
Regarding development
I managed to unpack the blog_fs FILE'S from Emma so there we have the kernel.sin maybe we could unpack it with Android image kitchen, but I didn't succeed, Android magic was missing or something like that!?
If that could be possible, then we could repack twrp radish with zimage of the kernel.sin and perhaps have a working recovery maybe as FOTAkernel.
But that's just wishful thinking
First we need unlocked BL
And then we also have all the loss of DRM keys. TA partition and all that also needs to be in place, unless we're willing sacrifice a bit hehe...
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I'm also interested in Rooting my device, but the question is; would the dual Sim (E6533) be different than the single Sim device (in terms of rooting of course)?
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I unlocked my Z4T SGP712 (WiFi)
Could it work as well?
You can unlock your device by chosing Z3... No need for Z4/Z3+ on Sony Unlock page.

GhostLeader said:
I unlocked my Z4T SGP712 (WiFi)
Could it work as well?
You can unlock your device by chosing Z3... No need for Z4/Z3+ on Sony Unlock page.
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Even with a bootloader unlock, is there any custom recovery for the Z3+?
Sent from my Xperia Z3+ E6553

Did any one try to unlock their Sony Xperia Z+ yet? Or any one try to see if it is unlockable by following steps.
You can check if it is possible to unlock the boot loader of your device in the service menu by following the steps below:In your device, open the dialler and enter*#*#7378423#*#**to access the service menu.Tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue with the next step. If it says No, or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked.
I am going to build a custom recovery incase the bootloader unlock allow says Yes..
Update: Yes it is allow to unlock the bootloader. I am waiting for my device then start working
Sent from my LG-H815 using Tapatalk 2

janjan said:
Did any one try to unlock their Sony Xperia Z+ yet? Or any one try to see if it is unlockable by following steps.
You can check if it is possible to unlock the boot loader of your device in the service menu by following the steps below:In your device, open the dialler and enter*#*#7378423#*#**to access the service menu.Tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue with the next step. If it says No, or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked.
I am going to build a custom recovery incase the bootloader unlock allow says Yes..
Update: Yes it is allow to unlock the bootloader. I am waiting for my device then start working
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Yup, mine allows the bootloader to be unlocked too. I would think that the international version should allow for that
Look forward to your custom recovery then!

boo85 said:
Yup, mine allows the bootloader to be unlocked too. I would think that the international version should allow for that
Look forward to your custom recovery then!
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I'm quite looking forward to it as well. If we can get a custom recovery going, then we'll be able to get root right? It's just a matter of being able to flash SuperSU through the custom recovery? Pardon my ignorance.

AhsanU said:
I'm quite looking forward to it as well. If we can get a custom recovery going, then we'll be able to get root right? It's just a matter of being able to flash SuperSU through the custom recovery? Pardon my ignorance.
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Its a step but we need to find a root exploit too
Sent from my E6553 using Tapatalk

Ok, got mine a few days ago. Tranfer of apps and data was sh**** as hell without titatnium backup!
I don't have any usable knoledge in programming, but if there's something to test or try, I'm volunteering
If some of the devs for other xperias has any idea, I'll test it.
Hoping to get root, very soon.

the_brad said:
Ok, got mine a few days ago. Tranfer of apps and data was sh**** as hell without titatnium backup!
I don't have any usable knoledge in programming, but if there's something to test or try, I'm volunteering
If some of the devs for other xperias has any idea, I'll test it.
Hoping to get root, very soon.
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Yup, same here. I'll test if needed =)

xDope said:
Yup, same here. I'll test if needed =)
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Me too! Single SIM Z3+.

my Dual Sims E6533 says that bootloader unlock is not allowed. Does that mean my phone cannot be rooted? I think its the HK version, I got it on Amazon in the USA. Any tips or advices would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

projectseahorse said:
my Dual Sims E6533 says that bootloader unlock is not allowed. Does that mean my phone cannot be rooted? I think its the HK version, I got it on Amazon in the USA. Any tips or advices would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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By right if the bootloader unlock is stated as not allowed, you can only root your phone through an exploit. Other xperia phones exploits have been found (like my previous z2, i rooted it without unlocking the bootloader), I most certainly do hope one can be found for z3+ as it would allow all the DRM stuff to be backed up and its "neater" imo.
Otherwise, if no exploit is found, then no, you would not be able to root without unlocked the bootloader to install a custom rom.
However please check if you signed in to myXperia service. If you did, you just need to sign out and reboot, then your status would be back to allowed. That is only if originally the bootloader is allowed to be unlocked.

boo85 said:
By right if the bootloader unlock is stated as not allowed, you can only root your phone through an exploit. Other xperia phones exploits have been found (like my previous z2, i rooted it without unlocking the bootloader), I most certainly do hope one can be found for z3+ as it would allow all the DRM stuff to be backed up and its "neater" imo.
Otherwise, if no exploit is found, then no, you would not be able to root without unlocked the bootloader to install a custom rom.
However please check if you signed in to myXperia service. If you did, you just need to sign out and reboot, then your status would be back to allowed. That is only if originally the bootloader is allowed to be unlocked.
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Thanks! My dual E6533 is not allow unlock too. Than I sign out myXperia and reboot, It becomes to Yes.

boo85 said:
By right if the bootloader unlock is stated as not allowed, you can only root your phone through an exploit. Other xperia phones exploits have been found (like my previous z2, i rooted it without unlocking the bootloader), I most certainly do hope one can be found for z3+ as it would allow all the DRM stuff to be backed up and its "neater" imo.
Otherwise, if no exploit is found, then no, you would not be able to root without unlocked the bootloader to install a custom rom.
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At this point, I see no mention of anyone working on any sort of exploit for the Z3+, this is a bit disheartening! I'm considering the new OnePlus device at this point since I'm sure root will not be an issue for that phone. It'd be a shame if it came to that since I love the feel of the Z3+
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mine said no. Does that mean I can never install a custom recovery and custom ROMS?
boo85 said:
Yup, mine allows the bootloader to be unlocked too. I would think that the international version should allow for that
Look forward to your custom recovery then!
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GCbard said:
mine said no. Does that mean I can never install a custom recovery and custom ROMS?
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Did you activate your MyXperia app? If so, this could result in your phone indicating that the bootloader is not unlockable, even though it actually is. If you didn't activate this app and it still says no, then yes, it's not unlockable and you will not be able to install custom kernels / ROMs. Note that custom recovery can still work on rooted phones with locked bootloaders.

hush66 said:
Did you activate your MyXperia app? If so, this could result in your phone indicating that the bootloader is not unlockable, even though it actually is. If you didn't activate this app and it still says no, then yes, it's not unlockable and you will not be able to install custom kernels / ROMs. Note that custom recovery can still work on rooted phones with locked bootloaders.
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i looked into my applications and did not see a myxperia app. Just xperia lounge. I did install the current firmware using sony pc companion.
I am new to xperia. I had htc one and google nexus phones prior to this that I have rooted and such. I am experience but not in xperia. Any suggestions for rooting that you know works>

uhm where is this myXperia app you guys are talking about? I searched the app store and the phone and cannot find it. Under settings, there is a "Xperia Connectivity" section, but no option to sing out.
Googling the app did give some results and I did land on this page, which I was logged into. I logged out and rebooted the phone, still says "No" to unlock bootloader.

6.0.1 G900VVRU2DPG2 Root

Hi community,
Not sure if this goes against TOS of the forum or if this is even the correct forum to be posting this question in. What is preventing a root from being created for 6.0.1? What would help get a root created for this phone?
I am willing to pay someone to create a working root method; whether it be public or just for me. I have an adequate number of phones to help develop a root. Applicants must be a trusted member of the community with a high reputation.
Please no flame comments. Only serious responses.
Thanks,
Andrew

root on marshmellow requires a unlocked bootloader (this applies to ANY marshmellow device )
if you have a CID15 device you can flash back to PB1 unlock the bootloader and then flash whatever 6.01 rooted rom you want
if you have a a CID11 device with a non-unlockable boot-loader you are SOL its impossible to root marshmallow with dm-verity enabled and there is no way around that
dm-verity cryptographicly checks the block map of the /system partition if there is so much as a text file out of place it won't boot

Legitsu said:
root on marshmellow requires a unlocked bootloader (this applies to ANY marshmellow device )
if you have a CID15 device you can flash back to PB1 unlock the bootloader and then flash whatever 6.01 rooted rom you want
if you have a a CID11 device with a non-unlockable boot-loader you are SOL its impossible to root marshmallow with dm-verity enabled and there is no way around that
dm-verity cryptographicly checks the block map of the /system partition if there is so much as a text file out of place it won't boot
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Thanks for the response. It was very informative. I'll check which chipset I have on the phones. Hopefully there are some that are downgradable.
Not sure if my terminology is correct but does samsung offer an option to register the device as unlocked? Similar to how HTC offers an option to unlock it? Where they send you the unlock key or something.

andrewr74 said:
Thanks for the response. It was very informative. I'll check which chipset I have on the phones. Hopefully there are some that are downgradable.
Not sure if my terminology is correct but does samsung offer an option to register the device as unlocked? Similar to how HTC offers an option to unlock it? Where they send you the unlock key or something.
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no the only bootloader unlock we have is for s5's with samsung flash memory aka CID15 devices
you can check which you have with this https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.vinagre.android.emmc_check&hl=en
first two numbers if its a 15 you are good follow the root and unlock threads if its a 11 nope you are sol

Legitsu said:
no the only bootloader unlock we have is for s5's with samsung flash memory aka CID15 devices
you can check which you have with this
first two numbers if its a 15 you are good follow the root and unlock threads if its a 11 nope you are sol
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Yeah, I checked a handful of my phones and 2 of the 5 were CID 15. I was successfully able to downgrade to 5.0 and root. Using an app to check every phone is very annoying since I have to sideload the apk and launch which takes too long. Do you know of anyway using ADB that I could determine the eMMc chipset?
I spoke with Samsung for a possible solution that is equivalent to a root and they suggested Nox Console. Where I can remove bloatware and disable certain features of the phone for $3ea. Which is alright for locking down the device but apps that require root to accomplish what I need... So not much help there.
In your opinion, what are the chances someone creates a root for CID 11? Impossible?

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Yeah, I checked a handful of my phones and 2 of the 5 were CID 15. I was successfully able to downgrade to 5.0 and root. Using an app to check every phone is very annoying since I have to sideload the apk and launch which takes too long. Do you know of anyway using ADB that I could determine the eMMc chipset?
I spoke with Samsung for a possible solution that is equivalent to a root and they suggested Nox Console. Where I can remove bloatware and disable certain features of the phone for $3ea. Which is alright for locking down the device but apps that require root to accomplish what I need... So not much help there.
In your opinion, what are the chances someone creates a root for CID 11? Impossible?
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if you searched the forum before asking any of this you would know the answer to that No not gonna happen extensive research was done it s impossible with the current method we have
for locked devices if you simply wanna turn apps off or block ota's I recommend this app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ospolice.packagedisablerpro&hl=en
cat /sys/block/mmcblk0/device/cid
will return the cid from a shell
CID11's can be downgraded to 5.01 and then you can get root but NOT marshmallow and higher
oncid 15 devices you can unlock the bootloader https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...t/rd-unlocking-galaxys-s5-bootloader-t3337909
and flash a rooted marshmallow rom if you already have root you can skip right to method 2

Legitsu said:
if you searched the forum before asking any of this you would know the answer to that No not gonna happen extensive research was done it s impossible with the current method we have
for locked devices if you simply wanna turn apps off or block ota's I recommend this app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ospolice.packagedisablerpro&hl=en
cat /sys/block/mmcblk0/device/cid
will return the cid from a shell
CID11's can be downgraded to 5.01 and then you can get root but NOT marshmallow and higher
oncid 15 devices you can unlock the bootloader https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...t/rd-unlocking-galaxys-s5-bootloader-t3337909
and flash a rooted marshmallow rom if you already have root you can skip right to method 2
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That emmc command worked perfectly!
I don't load any custom roms so only getting root on stock 5.0 is exactly what I want. I was unaware CID11 was downgradable, the other post were a tad confusing in regards to the CIDs. I guess it was the terminology that I did not understand.
Thank you for the help!

andrewr74 said:
That emmc command worked perfectly!
I don't load any custom roms so only getting root on stock 5.0 is exactly what I want. I was unaware CID11 was downgradable, the other post were a tad confusing in regards to the CIDs. I guess it was the terminology that I did not understand.
Thank you for the help!
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...ow-to-flash-custom-6-0-1-roms-locked-t3393943
PB1 = 5.0

Xt1609

Is there a ROM for this yet? And link to how to root and install and unlock BL?

cell2011 said:
Is there a ROM for this yet? And link to how to root and install and unlock BL?
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Unfortunately for the xt1609 there is no bootloader unlock method available, no root method available, and therefore no roms available for it. Verizon has the xt1609 on complete lockdown.

classic757 said:
Unfortunately for the xt1609 there is no bootloader unlock method available, no root method available, and therefore no roms available for it. Verizon has the xt1609 on complete lockdown.
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This is partially incorrect, it DOES have a root method, just not a bootloader unlock method. Got to the auto#initroot thread by searching XT1609, mine is rooted and works fine. Like I said though, no bootloader unlockage yet. Nor custom ROMs.

Voltz100999 said:
This is partially incorrect, it DOES have a root method, just not a bootloader unlock method. Got to the auto#initroot thread by searching XT1609, mine is rooted and works fine. Like I said though, no bootloader unlockage yet. Nor custom ROMs.
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Yep, I know all about it.
However, at the time of my posting it was correct that there was no bootloader unlock/root method available for the xt1609.
Also If you look through the auto#initroot thread you will see I've posted several times there.
Appreciate the fyi though.
Thanks.

classic757 said:
Yep, I know all about it.
However, at the time of my posting it was correct that there was no bootloader unlock/root method available for the xt1609.
Also If you look through the auto#initroot thread you will see I've posted several times there.
Appreciate the fyi though.
Thanks.
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I remember you, and I agree, at the time it was correct. And I have been working on a BL unlock. It might happen, since I am able to flash BLs no issue, we could possibly just use an unlocked bootloader from an XT1601 or something of the sort, since it is a harpia device, it should in theory work.

Voltz100999 said:
I remember you, and I agree, at the time it was correct. And I have been working on a BL unlock. It might happen, since I am able to flash BLs no issue, we could possibly just use an unlocked bootloader from an XT1601 or something of the sort, since it is a harpia device, it should in theory work.
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You are able to flash unlocked bootloaders from other harpia's
onto the xt1609?

classic757 said:
You are able to flash unlocked bootloaders from other harpia's
onto the xt1609?
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That's what I'm working on, finding an unlocked BL file to use, or, if I can, edit mine so that I can test it. If it works, I'll upload the file, if it does not, I will try to figure out the whole deal about blowing a QFuse.

Voltz100999 said:
That's what I'm working on, finding an unlocked BL file to use, or, if I can, edit mine so that I can test it. If it works, I'll upload the file, if it does not, I will try to figure out the whole deal about blowing a QFuse.
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Where you able to flash one?

TechOut said:
Where you able to flash one?
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Yes, as the /dev folder is not write protected*, but I wasn't able to boot it, locked BL. I flashed twrp3.1.1.0-harpia and it DID flash, but like I said, locked BL.
*As root anyways.
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Yes, as the /dev folder is not write protected*, but I wasn't able to boot it, locked BL. I flashed twrp3.1.1.0-harpia and it DID flash, but like I said, locked BL.
*As root anyways.
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Disregard that, I made a mistake post. And no, could not find a BL from one of those devices that was pre-unlocked.

Voltz100999 said:
Yes, as the /dev folder is not write protected*, but I wasn't able to boot it, locked BL. I flashed twrp3.1.1.0-harpia and it DID flash, but like I said, locked BL.
*As root anyways.
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Disregard that, I made a mistake post. And no, could not find a BL from one of those devices that was pre-unlocked.
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So anyway to get a custom ROM as of right now?

TechOut said:
So anyway to get a custom ROM as of right now?
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Locked bootloader means no custom ROMs unless a permanent root exploit is identified for this model.

TechOut said:
So anyway to get a custom ROM as of right now?
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As far as I know, no. I'll ask jcase if he will add support for out devices.

http://bits-please.blogspot.com.br/2016/02/unlocking-motorola-bootloader.html?m=1

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http://bits-please.blogspot.com.br/2016/02/unlocking-motorola-bootloader.html?m=1
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This is very interesting but appears to be a little beyond my means at this time. :|

Found a CF Auto Root link for the SM-J727T... Has no one noticed this?

As stated in the title, I found a link for the SM-J727T cf auto root file.
https://download.chainfire.eu/1163/...to-Root-j7popeltetmo-j7popeltetmo-smj727t.zip
Has anyone tried using this? Is this confirmed to not work? I just got the J727T today, and I was looking around for a root method. Could this be it?

Doesn't work
*edit*
Both my J3s and J7 Fail Secure (cache) or (recovery)

EthoDream said:
As stated in the title, I found a link for the SM-J727T cf auto root file.
https://download.chainfire.eu/1163/...to-Root-j7popeltetmo-j7popeltetmo-smj727t.zip
Has anyone tried using this? Is this confirmed to not work? I just got the J727T today, and I was looking around for a root method. Could this be it?
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Apparetly our bootloader is locked so until someone finds away around it, we're F*CKED

EthoDream said:
As stated in the title, I found a link for the SM-J727T cf auto root file.
https://download.chainfire.eu/1163/...to-Root-j7popeltetmo-j7popeltetmo-smj727t.zip
Has anyone tried using this? Is this confirmed to not work? I just got the J727T today, and I was looking around for a root method. Could this be it?
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I started a Telegram Group for the reat of the 2017 J7s. pass the word if you know anyone
https://web.telegram.org/#/im?p=g183258230

Looks like instructions were posted only 6 days ago (Sept. 26) to a website called recovery-mode. I can't post a link but if you google "root sm-j727t" it is on the 1st page.
Is this new or is it the same method being talked about earlier in this thread?
Also, I don't see OEM unlock in my developer options. Only install from unknown sources. Am I missing something?
Thanks, hope we figure this out.

There's no oem unlock option, I don't think we'll have anything unless we get that or they find some crazy workaround.

Try FRP unlock method using ADB command.
https://www.gsmplayer.com/frp-via-adb-command/

good topic .
worked

dandelionsland said:
good topic .
worked
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What worked?

Versatil2010 said:
What worked?
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root access executed by this method

dandelionsland said:
root access executed by this method
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What are the steps taken? I see an frp removal method nothing that mentions root though

Versatil2010 said:
What are the steps taken? I see an frp removal method nothing that mentions root though
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no pro
better contact to starter

I'm confused, how is the cf auto root working if we don't have an oem unlock toggle.

Versatil2010 said:
I'm confused, how is the cf auto root working if we don't have an oem unlock toggle.
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answer the man!

The cf auto root available is based on an early build with a first gen bootloader. J727T1UVU1AQG1
Does anyone have this version on their phone still?
If yes, can you confirm if the oem unlock option exists in developer options?
If oem unlock option exists, then bootloader downgrade is needed which most likely requires factory / engineer firmware which isn't publicly available.

Anyone interested in joining me to purchase an Octoplus Samsung device unlocking box?
Since no real feasable unlocking solutions have been offered, just wondering if there are any people really dedicated solving the unlocking issue?

mastercoin said:
Since no real feasable unlocking solutions have been offered, just wondering if there are any people really dedicated solving the unlocking issue?
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I am, and I did it.
I attained root, here is my guide.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-j7/how-to/root-guide-samsung-galaxy-j7-prime-t4010939