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How easy is to unlock sprint s8 phone to use on other carriers, or what I have to do, any help

i think not possible because firmware is locked and you cannot root.....go and get it unlocked officialy

khawarjaved said:
i think not possible because firmware is locked and you cannot root.....go and get it unlocked officialy
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I call sprint like 5 times and still not unlocked the phone

Go to sprint store they will flash a unlocked firmware man

khawarjaved said:
Go to sprint store they will flash a unlocked firmware man
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Ok I'm going to do that, thanks men

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[Q] Best way to SIM unlock my SGH-1337 MF3 Phone?

I want to know what the best method is for unlocking my Galaxy S4 SGH-1337 MF3 build Currently running on the airvoice network. I do NOT have an AT&T account but should I still give them a call and ask for an unlock code? or use an unlocking service? also from my understanding there is no sim unlock method for the MF3 build currently.
Thanks in advance!
Drake9897 said:
I want to know what the best method is for unlocking my Galaxy S4 SGH-1337 MF3 build Currently running on the airvoice network. I do NOT have an AT&T account but should I still give them a call and ask for an unlock code? or use an unlocking service? also from my understanding there is no sim unlock method for the MF3 build currently.
Thanks in advance!
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If you pay full price, give them a call and they might give you the code.
House M.D. said:
If you pay full price, give them a call and they might give you the code.
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So I'm screwed essentially?
Drake9897 said:
So I'm screwed essentially?
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First, unlocking the sim card is not related to the version of your phone.
So if you bought it from At&t with full price, some of them they will tell you to wait 90 days before asking for the unlocking code.
If you bought it from someone, ask the previous owner to call them and to ask for the unlocking code. Otherwise, use google, and try your luck.
House M.D. said:
First, unlocking the sim card is not related to the version of your phone.
So if you bought it from At&t with full price, some of them they will tell you to wait 90 days before asking for the unlocking code.
If you bought it from someone, ask the previous owner to call them and to ask for the unlocking code. Otherwise, use google, and try your luck.
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Yeah I'm screwed. Ugh this dang MF3 update ;-;
Drake9897 said:
Yeah I'm screwed. Ugh this dang MF3 update ;-;
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are you talking about unlocking the phone to works with other carriers? yes you can on any version.
or unlocking the bootloader so you can use other custom roms? is yes, then you can't. only roots.
House M.D. said:
are you talking about unlocking the phone to works with other carriers? yes you can on any version.
or unlocking the bootloader so you can use other custom roms? is yes, then you can't. only roots.
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I'm talking for other carriers. and I tried the *#0011# method and the other one witht the long string of numbers I cant remember but it never goes to the menu to let me choose [1]UMTS.
free unlock method has been known to screw people's phones up. There are several warnings throughout that thread the mention it.
Just go with the options that I mentioned, or use google, such as "Auction website" they do some kind of these service I guess.
Actually, on the AT&T MDL and MDB firmwares you were able to sim unlock it through service menu:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2282683
http://gs4.wonderhowto.com/how-to/c...y-s4-so-you-can-use-another-sim-card-0148110/
MF3 blocked this, so the only way you can get your phone sim unlocked with the update is using ebay or cellunlocker but at a price.
haremmon said:
Actually, on the AT&T MDL and MDB firmwares you were able to sim unlock it through service menu:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2282683
http://gs4.wonderhowto.com/how-to/c...y-s4-so-you-can-use-another-sim-card-0148110/
MF3 blocked this, so the only way you can get your phone sim unlocked with the update is using ebay or cellunlocker but at a price.
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Yeah that's what I thought the case was. Oh well, back to trying to trade my At&t S4 for the Verizon version. Swappa is such a drag.

unlocked 305SH, software update

Can i update the Software of the Phone? Right now im using Build S0106 and there is a Update i think
The question is, if i update the phone is it locked to Softbank again?
onroP89 said:
Can i update the Software of the Phone? Right now im using Build S0106 and there is a Update i think
The question is, if i update the phone is it locked to Softbank again?
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Same situation with 306sh .. and i know many more users who have briked OS..
loonbg said:
Same situation with 306sh .. and i know many more users who have briked OS..
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Mhh i just mean the normal Software Update from Softbank.
My Phone is not rooted or anything, its just carrier unlocked.
onroP89 said:
carrier unlocked.
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It was carrier unlocked by Softbank in Japan? Do you really sure?
iamdude said:
It was carrier unlocked by Softbank in Japan? Do you really sure?
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Not by Softbank, the Shop i bought it form did it. I can use it with any Carrier now.
i dont talk about root, or anything like that.

Sprint LG v20 has no fastboot

Welp, looks like it's about to be tmo for me!
freeza said:
Welp, looks like it's about to be tmo for me!
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Be good to have ya here homeslice, you need a tester for anything hit me up!
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He will be joining us in 2019
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I am unable to boot into bootloader on ATT model :/
Lol as expected from Sprint and AT&T. Dont get me wrong, i wish they had bootloader unlocked because the more bootloaders unlocked for different carriers, the more chances to duplicate the amount of developments/roma/mosa/kernels etc.... Now, having only Tmobile as the only one with unlocked bootloader, well, devs who use carrier such as AT&T and Sprint might get further away from developments on LG V20. (I'm a LG V20 Tmobile variant owner)
im not to familiar with LG, but the correct way is to power off the device, hold volume down, insert USB cable?
one would think even if locked, it could still enter the bootloader. adb works, and when i reboot recovery, i get to recovery, but when selecting reboot bootloader, the device starts. interestingly enough, it will enter in adb sideload mode
With Google obviously not wanting unlocked handsets or rooted handsets to be common... This kind of thing is going to be the norm. Best to adapt, in the long term. The days of modding are being ended by Google
Skripka said:
With Google obviously not wanting unlocked handsets or rooted handsets to be common... This kind of thing is going to be the norm. Best to adapt, in the long term. The days of modding are being ended by Google
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I would agree if not for the fact that the pixel phones can be unlocked
freeza said:
I would agree if not for the fact that the pixel phones can be unlocked
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For the time being. As SafetyNet gets more common, Google will quit making them unlockable.
Granted i preordered my v20 expecting to run it unrooted stock.
Skripka said:
For the time being. As SafetyNet gets more common, Google will quit making them unlockable.
Granted i preordered my v20 expecting to run it unrooted stock.
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Well, it's really only sprint, at&t, and more than likely Verizon. Fastboot mode doesn't even exist on the phone through the production software. T-Mobile is completely unlockable...
freeza said:
Well, it's really only sprint, at&t, and more than likely Verizon. Fastboot mode doesn't even exist on the phone through the production software. T-Mobile is completely unlockable...
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So this means no recovery for sprint variants, but is there still a possibility of systemless root using the LG up or bridge programs?
rickberg said:
So this means no recovery for sprint variants, but is there still a possibility of systemless root using the LG up or bridge programs?
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I would also like to know this
+1
sjr19 said:
I would also like to know this
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According to twitter there is a root being worked on by chainfire unsure of whether or not it will be for all variants or just unlocked bootloaders
rickberg said:
According to twitter there is a root being worked on by chainfire unsure of whether or not it will be for all variants or just unlocked bootloaders
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T-Mobile is rooted because of bootloader unlock v.v not the other variants.
shadowxaero said:
T-Mobile is rooted because of bootloader unlock v.v not the other variants.
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So the root chainfire has established will be tmobile only?
rickberg said:
According to twitter there is a root being worked on by chainfire unsure of whether or not it will be for all variants or just unlocked bootloaders
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rickberg said:
So the root chainfire has established will be tmobile only?
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He said it was based on jcadduono's work and if jcadduono has a thread on here about getting root shell to push recovery on the TMobile variant after unlocking the bootloader.
time to return it!
Just a thought. A method over use getting around big red in the past . I purchased unlock able version of the the phone I wanted the note 5 . Umocked it rooted it . Then got my carriers Sim card and called to get it activated. It can be a pain but it can be done
shadowxaero said:
T-Mobile is rooted because of bootloader unlock v.v not the other variants.
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I thought since we had the "enable OEM unlock" option like T-Mobile we would be good to go.. smh

Flashing Motorola firmware on Verizon set

Can I flash official Motorola firmware in VERIZON Droid turbo 2 set? To. Remove all Verizon crap
I am currently on nougat 7.0.0
Simple answer? NO
ferolac said:
Simple answer? NO
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Why please elaborate. Even though hardware is same
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Why please elaborate. Even though hardware is same
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because of locked bootloader
ferolac said:
because of locked bootloader
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You can't upgrade because the bootloader is locked. The bootloader is locked because Verizon are money hungry and want to ensure you need an upgrade.
but in developer option there is an option to unlock boot loader isint that suffice ?
bump.
anyone please update
is it or is it not Verizon?
Hi all, I am in no way a developer, found out about this site from a Quora post about *drumroll* rooting a DT2. My question is this: I purchased my phone reconditioned (whatever that entails) from Amazon. It does not have the Verizon check mark on the bottom--does that mean I can root it? Please help!
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You can't upgrade because the bootloader is locked. The bootloader is locked because Verizon are money hungry and want to ensure you need an upgrade.
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Could we trick the DT2 into believing its an update for it, but then update the firmware to unlock the bootloader?... How does Verizon update the firmware themselves if the bootloader is locked?

Warning before unlocking bootloader

I am set to unlock the bootloader after permanently unlocking this phone. I am worried of the warrning that they talk about concerning the warranty. Is there a way to lock the bootloader up before sending it off for warranty to T-Mobile?
You know you can just restore the phone back to stock, and relock the bootloader right?
OhioYJ said:
You know you can just restore the phone back to stock, and relock the bootloader right?
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And T-Mobile will never know?
OhioYJ said:
You know you can just restore the phone back to stock, and relock the bootloader right?
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Also if I flash the international version on my T-Mobile phone, will I be able to flash the T-Mobile version back?
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And T-Mobile will never know?
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No, they will never know. I sent phones in that had root, fastbooted all the original firmware and they were fixed and returned to me. Now if you were talking Samsung, that's a different story.
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No, they will never know. I sent phones in that had root, fastbooted all the original firmware and they were fixed and returned to me. Now if you were talking Samsung, that's a different story.
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Also, is there a way to skip the 7 day wait for the email from OnePlus to be able to unlock the bootloader?
IllyaK said:
Also, is there a way to skip the 7 day wait for the email from OnePlus to be able to unlock the bootloader?
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That's a no on this
IllyaK said:
Also, is there a way to skip the 7 day wait for the email from OnePlus to be able to unlock the bootloader?
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I didn't but the T-Mobile version so I wouldn't have to wait on anything.

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