Q. Root s8 unlocked - Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers

Hello has anybody started or has done rooting and have twrp for the galaxy s8 unlocked snapdragon version?
thanks so much

nickg636 said:
Hello has anybody started or has done rooting and have twrp for the galaxy s8 unlocked snapdragon version?
thanks so much
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Unless you have one from hong Kong (you don't), it's not possible. Bootloader is locked.

Root yes, twrp no.

It's really a shame that Qualcomm's secure boot actually lives up to its name in Qualcomm's latest bootloaders! That's the US Snapdragon S8/S8+ problem. All the international S8/S8+ people get to enjoy their TWRP and custom kernels, etc., but not the US.... Such a shame. https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/help/carrier-to-samsung-publish-bootloader-t3667125

jhofseth said:
It's really a shame that Qualcomm's secure boot actually lives up to its name in Qualcomm's latest bootloaders! That's the US Snapdragon S8/S8+ problem. All the international S8/S8+ people get to enjoy their TWRP and custom kernels, etc., but not the US.... Such a shame. https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/help/carrier-to-samsung-publish-bootloader-t3667125
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I still remember when it was the other way around. SD was the way to go an Exynos was locked down, at least from what I remember. S2 & S3.
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daniel4653 said:
I still remember when it was the other way around. SD was the way to go an Exynos was locked down, at least from what I remember. S2 & S3.
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International s3 was exynos and unlocked

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Rooting

Hello,
I was just wondering if someone could help me with regards to rooting my S7 Edge? I have just returned to Samsung after being with the Nexus 6p for a year (Google screwed over the nexus users with the pixel - hence my return to Samsung)
I tried to root earlier but got a bootloader exception error - it appears Samsung devices aren't as easy to root as they were in yesteryear! Could someone tell me how i go about rooting, flashing TWRP and possibly flashing a custom rom? I would research but all the threads i come across are for the Exynos variant of the S7 Edge. For the record, i have the UK Snapdragon version - SM-G935F.
Any help would be massively helpful.
Best Regards,
Speedy!:laugh::laugh::laugh:
you need to use the following guide. as snapdrage is a qualcomm s7
[guide] sm-g9350 s7 edge qualcomm sd820 root | rom + root + twrp + xposed
Cosmic Blue said:
you need to use the following guide. as snapdrage is a qualcomm s7
[guide] sm-g9350 s7 edge qualcomm sd820 root | rom + root + twrp + xposed
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Does it matter that this thread is for the G9350?
speedyjay said:
Does it matter that this thread is for the G9350?
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no, i believe all snap dragons are the same. but just make a back up to be on the safe side.
Hi,
The 935F is actually the Exynos variant, download CPU-Z to check it. So, following any Exynos tutorial would be of good use for you .
All the best,
~Lord
Sent from my Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-935F) using Tapatalk Beta
XxLordxX said:
Hi,
The 935F is actually the Exynos variant, download CPU-Z to check it. So, following any Exynos tutorial would be of good use for you .
All the best,
~Lord
Sent from my Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-935F) using Tapatalk Beta
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XxLordxX
read the last line of his first post. He mentions that his phone is a snapdragon version but all he could find are threads on flashing the exynos versions.
Cosmic Blue said:
XxLordxX
read the last line of his first post. He mentions that his phone is a snapdragon version but all he could find are threads on flashing the exynos versions.
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Hi,
That's the problem, he says his device is SM-935F, however that device has an Exynos processor. Either he confused the processor in his device or he said the wrong model version.
All the best,
~Lord
Sent from my Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-935F) using Tapatalk Beta
XxLordxX said:
Hi,
That's the problem, he says his device is SM-935F, however that device has an Exynos processor. Either he confused the processor in his device or he said the wrong model version.
All the best,
~Lord
Sent from my Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-935F) using Tapatalk Beta
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Well I'll be damned lol no worries, is the exynos version a lot easier to customize than the SD version? Cheers buddy
Sent from my SM-G935F using XDA-Developers mobile app
speedyjay said:
Well I'll be damned lol no worries, is the exynos version a lot easier to customize than the SD version? Cheers buddy
Sent from my SM-G935F using XDA-Developers mobile app
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Hi,
Since the Snapdragon version is limited to the US market (mostly under carriers) and the Chinese market I believe there are more custom ROM, kernels, etc in the Exynos model. However that's not to say the development is huge, since the Exynos processor has a very bad documentation and source code releasing.
You can check the development and general threads for more information on rooting and customizing your experience .
Happy flashing,
~Lord
XxLordxX said:
Hi,
Since the Snapdragon version is limited to the US market (mostly under carriers) and the Chinese market I believe there are more custom ROM, kernels, etc in the Exynos model. However that's not to say the development is huge, since the Exynos processor has a very bad documentation and source code releasing.
You can check the development and general threads for more information on rooting and customizing your experience .
Happy flashing,
~Lord
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Mate, no worries! I'll re-research (for the want of a better phrase) and see how I progress. You've been a massive help buddy! and for that, you're reward is some thanks lol
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speedyjay said:
Mate, no worries! I'll re-research (for the want of a better phrase) and see how I progress. You've been a massive help buddy! and for that, you're reward is some thanks lol
Sent from my SM-G935F using XDA-Developers mobile app
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I can see in your signature you have the G935F, that's the exynos version, but just check cpuz to be sure, if yes that's the best version anyways Bootloader unlock is available to exynos but not snapdragon, there are a lot of custom roms and even kernels, but don't expect CM or any CM/AOSP Based rom, sadly, since it's exynos, you will only find Touchwiz based roms
xAD3r1ty said:
I can see in your signature you have the G935F, that's the exynos version, but just check cpuz to be sure, if yes that's the best version anyways Bootloader unlock is available to exynos but not snapdragon, there are a lot of custom roms and even kernels, but don't expect CM or any CM/AOSP Based rom, sadly, since it's exynos, you will only find Touchwiz based roms
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How do I unlock my bootloader?
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speedyjay said:
How do I unlock my bootloader?
Sent from my SM-G935F using XDA-Developers mobile app
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Oops i mean exynos bootloader is unlocked, you don't have to unlock it, but you do have to tick the OEM Unlock in Developer Options
HI, i would like to know if anyone of u guys can post the link of rooting the galaxy s7edge exynos version.
Thanks.

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.

S7 edge sm-g935p twrp?

I read a twrp release thread that said it wasn't possible because of locked bootloader but i wanted to verify, is there a twrp for this phone? Definitely dont want to do anything to this phone without a good recovery option.
Thanks.
Salanrm said:
I read a twrp release thread that said it wasn't possible because of locked bootloader but i wanted to verify, is there a twrp for this phone? Definitely dont want to do anything to this phone without a good recovery option.
Thanks.
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If you have a exynos version yes.
Snapdragon version no.
Sent from my Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
No g935p is snapdragon.
Any working custom recovery works for it? Got a samsung s serries phone because i loved my s4 and it had tons of supply for it, with twrp it was virtually impossible to screw it up, bricked a couple devices before. One without even modifying anything and with stock recovery was left dead in the water.
re: TWRP - ROOT
Salanrm said:
No g935p is snapdragon.
Any working custom recovery works for it? Got a samsung s serries phone because i loved my s4 and it had tons of supply for it, with twrp it was virtually impossible to screw it up, bricked a couple devices before. One without even modifying anything and with stock recovery was left dead in the water.
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There is no custom recovery or toot of any
kind for the samsung snapdragon phones.
There are three good places you can check out where
you can sell that phone, Ebay, Swappa and Offerup.
You need to buy a international exynos model samsung
galaxy phone if you want root, custom roms and features.
Good luck,
Have a great day!

Samsung galaxy s7 edge qualcomm phone question..

Is there any way to root this phone yet??
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ramfan43 said:
Is there any way to root this phone yet??
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Yes you need EFT Dongle for that.
Nisar Ahmed Nisar said:
Yes you need EFT Dongle for that.
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OK what is EFT dongle exactly? Isn't a dongle a type of cable? Do you have to sideload a custom rom to upgrade a snapdragon galaxy s7 edge tp android pie??
ramfan43 said:
Is there any way to root this phone yet??
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Why not look in the T-Mobile section for the S7e? There are plenty of threads about rooting the US version of the S7e. I'm on Verizon and have been rooted for about 9 months now.
And you do not need any damn dongle to root the phone either. I didn't. Just note that depending on your current bootloader version you might be out of luck. Again, check the T-Mobile threads...
SkylineDriver said:
Why not look in the T-Mobile section for the S7e? There are plenty of threads about rooting the US version of the S7e. I'm on Verizon and have been rooted for about 9 months now.
And you do not need any damn dongle to root the phone either. I didn't. Just note that depending on your current bootloader version you might be out of luck. Again, check the T-Mobile threads...
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On my galaxy s7 edge snapdragon phone the oem unlock is not grayed out.. I switched it to on. Is my bootloader unlocked now?
If your S7edge is a UNITED STATES SNAPDRAGON version, you will NEVER be able to unlock the bootloader. EXYNOS or Chinese Snapdragon, YES. USA Snadragon- NEVER.
SkylineDriver said:
If your S7edge is a UNITED STATES SNAPDRAGON version, you will NEVER be able to unlock the bootloader. EXYNOS or Chinese Snapdragon, YES. USA Snadragon- NEVER.
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So the fact that the oem unlock is not greyed out and I can switch it to unlock doesn't make my U. S. phones bootloader unlocked?
. If so why is it not grayed out in developer option?. Thanks for your reply.
If your S7 is US-spec, you CAN NOT unlock the bootloader. Period.
That button you mention does absolutely nothing.
I have nothing else to add.

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

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