Hey guys, I just bought a Galaxy S10 Plus "unlocked" new. I activated it with a Boost mobile BYO sim kit and everything works great. I decided it was time to root so I went into developer mode and the OEM UNLOCK toggle is not there. I tried all the usual methods to get it to show up (change date) and nothing. I am not a DEV and it has been a couple of years since I owned an android device so I really need help. I can get it to boot into download mode, does that mean the bootloader is unlocked?
The SM-G975U1 is not bootloader unlockable/rootable.
OMG, I paid a thousand bucks for a phone I can't root? Any body wanna buy a phone?
kdraw44 said:
OMG, I paid a thousand bucks for a phone I can't root? Any body wanna buy a phone?
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Buy mine i got s10+ exynos rooted and unlocked for sale. I got the oem unlock button working bruh.
Player04 said:
Buy mine i got s10+ exynos rooted and unlocked for sale. I got the oem unlock button working bruh.
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Would you be willing to share how you done that?
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Share? Buy my phone and u can have the OEM unlock to yourself lol
kdraw44 said:
Would you be willing to share how you done that?
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Exynos versions are bootloader unlockable. Yours is Snapdragon and will likely never be unlockable or rootable.
jeston said:
Exynos versions are bootloader unlockable. Yours is Snapdragon and will likely never be unlockable or rootable.
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i was hoping he will buy my phone
kdraw44 said:
Would you be willing to share how you done that?
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doesnt matter since ur device isnt unlockable/rootable
jeston said:
Exynos versions are bootloader unlockable. Yours is Snapdragon and will likely never be unlockable or rootable.
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being snapdragon has nothing to do with it as there are unlockable snap models.. just not U or U1 models lol
elliwigy said:
being snapdragon has nothing to do with it as there are unlockable snap models.. just not U or U1 models lol
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I didn't say ALL Snapdragons were not unlockable. I was simply stating the reason why his phone was different than the other user's phone and why the other user was able to unlock their's and he wasn't.
jeston said:
I didn't say ALL Snapdragons were not unlockable. I was simply stating the reason why his phone was different than the other user's phone and why the other user was able to unlock their's and he wasn't.
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you said "yours is snapdragon and will never be rootable" which is a general statement that implies all snapdragon
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I'm with AT&T but currently using unlocked T-Mobile Note 3 because of the locked bootloader that AT&T version has and I would like to know is this the same case with Edge as well i.e. AT&T version has locked bootloader while T-Mobile version doesn't?
ajamils said:
I'm with AT&T but currently using unlocked T-Mobile Note 3 because of the locked bootloader that AT&T version has and I would like to know is this the same case with Edge as well i.e. AT&T version has locked bootloader while T-Mobile version doesn't?
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Yup
ajamils said:
I'm with AT&T but currently using unlocked T-Mobile Note 3 because of the locked bootloader that AT&T version has and I would like to know is this the same case with Edge as well i.e. AT&T version has locked bootloader while T-Mobile version doesn't?
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It's a locked bootloader but still a very awesome phone I love it better than the note 4 even without root.
That sucks and it means that like Note 3 there will be no/very little development on AT&T version. So I might just go towards T-Mobile version again and get it unlocked.
thachosenone said:
Yup
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cnote74 said:
It's a locked bootloader but still a very awesome phone I love it better than the note 4 even without root.
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I never buy a phone just for root, just like I don't buy a phone and want to remove TouchWiz. If you aren't happy with a phone manufactures software or locked bootloader then buy a nexus 6. Phones don't need root it's people who think they will die without root and gripe because certain providers lock bootloaders.
cnote74 said:
I never buy a phone just for root, just like I don't buy a phone and want to remove TouchWiz. If you aren't happy with a phone manufactures software or locked bootloader then buy a nexus 6. Phones don't need root it's people who think they will die without root and gripe because certain providers lock bootloaders.
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to each his own
If wanted to be a slave to what the manufacture "think" that I need, I would just leave Android and become an iSheep and get myself an iToy Plus. The beauty of Android it that I can root it and install whatever I want on it and I don't want a carrier to take that away from me.
Just like any other phone, custom ROMs and development give new life to a phone and I can see a great potential for it on Edge. Though Samsung already provide some customization for the Edge screen, I'm sure that the talented developers on XDA will provide even more customization and make it more useful. So why should I get a phone where I am blocked from doing all that?
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I never buy a phone just for root, just like I don't buy a phone and want to remove TouchWiz. If you aren't happy with a phone manufactures software or locked bootloader then buy a nexus 6. Phones don't need root it's people who think they will die without root and gripe because certain providers lock bootloaders.
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giffyy said:
to each his own
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My point is AT&T owners who bought the 915a have no reason to complain about root, as mostly everyone knew the bootloader was locked.
cnote74 said:
My point is AT&T owners who bought the 915a have no reason to complain about root, as mostly everyone knew the bootloader was locked.
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That's a generalization. I bought mine and had no idea the boot loader was locked until reading threads on here until after I had purchased it.
Also a locked boot loader doesn't prevent root. My AT&T Galaxy Note 2 had a locked boot loader for the longest time but was rootable very early on after release using CF Root.
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That's a generalization. I bought mine and had no idea the boot loader was locked until reading threads on here until after I had purchased it.
Also a locked boot loader doesn't prevent root. My AT&T Galaxy Note 2 had a locked boot loader for the longest time but was rootable very early on after release using CF Root.
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True a locked bootloader doesn't prevent root it just makes the exploit that much harder to find. Sure once root is found a safe strap recovery will be made for us and Verizon edge.
cnote74 said:
I never buy a phone just for root, just like I don't buy a phone and want to remove TouchWiz. If you aren't happy with a phone manufactures software or locked bootloader then buy a nexus 6. Phones don't need root it's people who think they will die without root and gripe because certain providers lock bootloaders.
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Thanks for your opinion, but I'll buy what I want, and do what I want with it.
Stoodo said:
Thanks for your opinion, but I'll buy what I want, and do what I want with it.
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Exactly!!
cnote74 said:
I never buy a phone just for root, just like I don't buy a phone and want to remove TouchWiz. If you aren't happy with a phone manufactures software or locked bootloader then buy a nexus 6. Phones don't need root it's people who think they will die without root and gripe because certain providers lock bootloaders.
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Are you on a website devoted to mobile device modding espousing NOT modding a device or did my head just explode?
People come here specifically to mod their devices exactly how they'd like to mod them. Why not encourage learning something new or maybe stepping outside of touchwiz, yourself? There's a big world out there, enjoy.
--Mike
I'm happy with the phone and if root ever comes available for AT&T I will gladly root it, I'm just enjoying my phone while I am waiting for root.
Has anyone bought their T-Mobile version and used it on at&t without issue? Are all LTE bands working?
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verks said:
Has anyone bought their T-Mobile version and used it on at&t without issue? Are all LTE bands working?
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i really thinking of getting tmobile edge and sell my att edge.
i need root .. with root, i can use Clocksync to sync the clock everytime you reboot the phone.
also able to put seconds on the clock with exposed.
Stoodo said:
Thanks for your opinion, but I'll buy what I want, and do what I want with it.
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Like buying a Mercedes and tricking it out. [emoji117] [emoji146] [emoji118]
larollin said:
Like buying a Mercedes and tricking it out. [emoji117] [emoji146] [emoji118]
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Comparing apples and zebras.
cnote74 said:
I never buy a phone just for root, just like I don't buy a phone and want to remove TouchWiz. If you aren't happy with a phone manufactures software or locked bootloader then buy a nexus 6. Phones don't need root it's people who think they will die without root and gripe because certain providers lock bootloaders.
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Personally, I buy phones for the hardware first. Size, punch, storage space, screen res... that is what make the difference to me. I went Edge because I really wanted to play with this new novelty. If someone, like me, doesn't dig exactly what's on it but wants the power or screen to trick out as they see fit then I wouldn't knock them...
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larollin said:
Like buying a Mercedes and tricking it out. [emoji117] [emoji146] [emoji118]
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i have a Mercedes that I've "tricked" out. what's wrong with that? how is it the same as modding your phone?
So if i pay full price for the S6 when it comes out will it have a locked bootloader?
freak69ize said:
So if i pay full price for the S6 when it comes out will it have a locked bootloader?
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If you buy a consumer edition then yes it will. They may or may not not release a developer edition that would have an unlockable boot loader.
freak69ize said:
So if i pay full price for the S6 when it comes out will it have a locked bootloader?
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lmao really? If you buy anything (besides dev ed) at any price (subsidized, financing, full retail) it will be locked for any device it is you purchased. You need to buy a dev ed if available or research on xda to determine which ones are unlockable before you buy it...
If you had to ask this, I assume youre not too familiar with Android and bootloaders in the first place so I'd read up on bootloaders before messing around with it.
I just have a quick question, there's a store that sells factory unlocked Verizon and Att&T Note 4's and my question is (sounds dumb) are the bootloaders locked as well? I'm looking forward to buying one in April, but if the bootloader is still locked even though it's a factory unlocked device I'm not going to buy it since I want a unlocked bootloader for obvious reasons.
Verizon sells a developers edition that has an unlocked bootloader.. i have not heard of Att selling a unlocked bootloader edition.
Their devices(att) are locked up tight like fort knox...
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I just have a quick question, there's a store that sells factory unlocked Verizon and Att&T Note 4's and my question is (sounds dumb) are the bootloaders locked as well? I'm looking forward to buying one in April, but if the bootloader is still locked even though it's a factory unlocked device I'm not going to buy it since I want a unlocked bootloader for obvious reasons.
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There is a Developer Edition note 4 with unlocked bootloader, I don't know about those variants though...I guess their bootloader is locked...
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Verizon sells a developers edition that has an unlocked bootloader.. i have not heard of Att selling a unlocked bootloader edition.
Their devices(att) are locked up tight like fort knox...
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There is a Developer Edition note 4 with unlocked bootloader, I don't know about those variants though...I guess their bootloader is locked...
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That's the thing that gets me and I don't think the store owner knows of the developer editions. I asked him and he hasn't replied to me, lol.
MartyMar_XVII said:
That's the thing that gets me and I don't think the store owner knows of the developer editions. I asked him and he hasn't replied to me, lol.
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Try searching some others stores, there are probably many in New York
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Try searching some others stores, there are probably many in New York
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I am, the store owner just replied, he told me it isn't the developers edition but it's factory unlocked most likely just for getting g other carriers, oh well.
MartyMar_XVII said:
I am, the store owner just replied, he told me it isn't the developers edition but it's factory unlocked most likely just for getting g other carriers, oh well.
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Well then, good luck finding the dev edition.
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Well then, good luck finding the dev edition.
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Thanks I'm going to need it, lol. I've dealt with a bootloader locked device the LGL70 for metro pcs, for about a week or so then someone unlocked the bootloader and boy was I excited, lol. Apparently in the Verizon Note 4 section there's progress. Knowing how I am I'm just going to get the Verizon Note 4 and just wait only because the store who's selling it can give it to me on an monthly payment plan. I can't really afford to dish out the money for the dev edition.
I was just on the Verizon Wireless site looking at the new Nexus 6 that was released today and it prompted a live chat with a representative. I decided to go ahead and ask her if the device was locked and if so, did it support Fastboot OEM Unlock. She said went to check with her tech team and they confirmed that it was able to be unlocked with that method. Finally, and unlocked bootloader
Wait till you get the device in your hands
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This is really not surprising in the least
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I'm really hoping that someone who's buying the phone from Verizon soon can confirm on here if this is true for sure. I won't be upgrading for a couple months but I'm really curious!
They'll tell you anything you want to hear to get you to buy something.
"check with her tech team" = going to take a leak in the bathroom....
Lets wait till someone has phone in hand!
The galaxy nexus was, right? Is Verizon even getting a unique part number?
Its fine I wouldn't worry,its a nexus vzw didn't mess with !
I don't know why people assumed verizon nexus would be locked its the same thing as others just has verizon logo on it
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To anyone doubting.. Every single Nexus 6, regardless of where you bought it, will be bootloader unlockable with fastboot oem unlock. End of speculation.
I think the biggest question is will there be an OEM partition filled with a bunch of garbage like the ATT version.
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I think the biggest question is will there be an OEM partition filled with a bunch of garbage like the ATT version.
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Prob but that is easily taken care of..No worried once u root and unlock
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To anyone doubting.. Every single Nexus 6, regardless of where you bought it, will be bootloader unlockable with fastboot oem unlock. End of speculation.
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I hope this is true! Where did you get your information?
I'll have mine next Tuesday or Wednesday. Can't wait to drop the Note 3.
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misterpyrrhuloxia said:
I hope this is true! Where did you get your information?
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It's a Nexus. Google has said multiple times that their phones will never be locked down
I bet it will be sim locked like ATT though.
Peylix said:
I bet it will be sim locked like ATT though.
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All Verizon LTE phones come SIM unlocked.
catcher8587 said:
All Verizon LTE phones come SIM unlocked.
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Never knew this. So it seems VZW is the lesser of the two evils other than taking a decade to launch the device.
misterpyrrhuloxia said:
I hope this is true! Where did you get your information?
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It's a Nexus. Google has said multiple times that their phones will never be locked down
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What he said. A Nexus is a Nexus and will always have an easy unlockable bootloader. I've been tinkering with Androids for many years and this one is written in stone, Verion can do nothing to change it.
I should find out by Thursday.
All verizon lte phones are sim unlocked and usually have global bands. ATT is the absolute worst carrier.
I bought a google pixel 4 from a second party and it's unlocked I'm tryna figure out which one it is there is nothing on here that lets me know if it's a carrier version or if it's straight from Google it anybody knows how to tell can you point me in the right direction
snoopy1e11 said:
I bought a google pixel 4 from a second party and it's unlocked I'm tryna figure out which one it is there is nothing on here that lets me know if it's a carrier version or if it's straight from Google it anybody knows how to tell can you point me in the right direction
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When you say unlocked do you mean carrier or bootloader unlocked?
If the bootloader is unlocked it was not purchased from Verizon.
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If the bootloader is unlocked it was not purchased from Verizon.
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Bootloader is not unlocked but I can switch OEM Unlocking on and off it's a G020I
snoopy1e11 said:
Bootloader is not unlocked but I can switch OEM Unlocking on and off it's a G020I
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AFAIK all carriers and resellers sell that model. You are, extremely, lucky you purchased one with an unlockable bootloader.
Homeboy76 said:
AFAIK all carriers and resellers sell that model. You are, extremely, lucky you purchased one with an unlockable bootloader.
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I'm hoping so
Homeboy76 said:
AFAIK all carriers and resellers sell that model. You are, extremely, lucky you purchased one with an unlockable bootloader.
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I haven't had a pixel since the first one that's y I'm so confused right now
snoopy1e11 said:
I haven't had a pixel since the first one that's y I'm so confused right now
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You are in the right forum and thread to get answers for all your Pixel 4 questions.