[CLOSED][SamPWND]USA Model BL Unlock Info [U/U1/W]

[CLOSED][SamPWND]USA Model BL Unlock Info [U/U1/W] - Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News

Note: This Thread is @svetius Approved!
NOTE: Thread temporarily closed until OP returns
SamPWND Bootloader Unlock Service
Note2: This is an informational thread that links to a paid service. Paid service is not a service provided by XDA.
The service described in this thread is simply to provide a remote service that will unlock the bootloader on USA Samsung devices released from the S10 and newer devices. This includes S10, N10, S20, N20, S21, Flip/Fold models, Tab S7 etc. devices which typically will have the letter U, U1, W or in some carrier specific cases might have a different letter, for example, N976V is Verizon N10! 5G model which is also unlockable. This service is not for Exynos variants or China/HK variants that are already unlockable by default.
Due to the nature of this service, there is no exploit that exists. It is also device specific so it is impossible to release any sort of exploit or method that would work on every device due to it being device specific. I will explain more of the process below but please understand that individual files are needed for me to purchase to unlock your devices and of course that is why this service is not able to be provided for free. You all know from my past experiences and posts that if I could provide a free method I would have already done so.
Spoiler: Process
1. First you should be sure to read the FAQ's and all other information on the website and in this thread etc. then be 100% sure that unlocking is what you want to do. Read the notes/disclaimers, refund policy, etc. etc.
2. If you decide unlocking through this service is what you want to do, proceed to the website REMOVED and in the menu go to the "Purchase" tab.
3. Be sure to read each step clearly and enter in accurate information. Form is designed to help walk you though getting your OneUI version, bootloader version, the correct DID etc. etc. It also includes a brief description of the refund policy as well as a signature box to sign just iindicating that you have read everything and agree. This is also done so that if you are on a device or a specific update/bootloader version that cannot be unlocked then it will tell you so and will not allow you to make a payment or will show 0$. If you can unlock your device, it will show you the price and allow you to make a payment once you have completed the form.
4. It will take 1-2 business days (not counting weekends, holidays, as well as life events such as if I get sick or life happens or my source is not available at the time etc.) to have the payment hit my bank account at which time I will send to my source to obtain your unlock "token."
5. Once token is received, I will proceed to message you on Telegram or Discord (whichever you prefer, you have the option to leave your username for both when filling out the form) and will send Instrucitons in a txt file along with modded ODIN (in case you don't already have it) as well as your unlock token so that you can unlock your device at your earliest convenience!
Spoiler: Notes
I wanted to try and keep the XDA threads short and clean so any notes or FAQ's you have questions for I suggest you view the website including the FAQ's first as well as the support group on TG is a good place to talk to others who have already unlocked or planning to unlock using this service as well as you can ask in this thread as usual.
The "Purchase Form" on the website when filled out correctly based on your device will tell you if your device is unlockable or not so fill that out first and if unlockable it will tell you the price at the end of which you can either pay or not depending on what you decide!
Spoiler: Disclaimers
-IMPORTANT - Do NOT blindly update if you are unlocked already or if you plan to unlock your bootloader via this service. Sammy has incremented the bootloader and updated some devices to OneUI 3.1 which breaks the BL unlock. Devices still on the same rev (i.e. S20 at time of this writing) then you can just flash back an older OneUI firmware and device will be unlocked again. If you update to OneUI 3.1 on new bootloader version then you likely will lost the unlock and can't downgrade (i.e. S20FE on rev2/3, N20 and S21 Models on rev2). That said, there are some devs posting some "safe" update files to allow you to update to latest firmware without losing your unlock so before taking any updates always check in the support group first. You have been warned!
- This method will unlock the bootloader allowing you to use custom firmware, custom kernels and everything else that is allowed with an unlocked bootloader including Magisk root.
- Please read the policies on the website including refund policy. Proceeding with the unlock service assumes you have read everything including the policies and decided to continue with the service.
- This DOES NOT unlock your SIM or carrier/network. it is NOT a SIM unlock.
- This process modifies the steady partition. Therefore if you end up messing with this partition or get another remote service such as combo flash or sim unlock service etc. that messes with the steady partition then you might overwrite the unlock and essentially relock the bootloader. Chances are if you have no idea what a steady partition is then I would not worry about it at all.
- Knox will be tripped. This means apps that rely on Knox flag not being tripped will no longer work i.e. Secure Folder, Samsung Pay etc.
- Once the device is unlocked, if for whatever reason it is locked again then it cannot be unlocked anymore. So make sure that once you unlock the bootloader that this is the choice you want to make and you want it unlocked.
- This service is strictly to unlock the bootloader. It is not a root thread, ROM service etc. What you choose to do with your device after being unlocked is your choice. Once device is unlocked, this thread/service will have served it's purpose. Links to other threads sources will likely be provided in another post just so users who are unlocking will have an easy reference and to keep this thread clean.
Spoiler: Feedback/Complaints
If you have any complaints about the service or want to provide feedback then please do so via PM and/or the contact page on the website or via TG/Discord if we have already spoke there etc. Do not bother the forum moderators with complaints regarding the service itself because they are not affiliated with the service and I simply got permission to post about and talk about the service. I assume this isn't something usually granted but I'd like to believe due to me being a long time member, contributor, developer and moderator that an exception was made. Keep in mind, if this somehow get's out of hand or goes south I am sure I will end up having to delete this thread. Let's not let it get to that point!
Spoiler: Purpose
- This is not a get rich quick scheme or something to make money. Trust me, I wouldn't even bother with this if my purpose was to make money because it is not very lucrative to say the least. There is cost involved with purchasing the actual unlock, site costs, payment gateway fees to be able to accept payments, time and effort to process the unlocks etc. so take all of that into consideration when weighing the cost.
- It has been years since USA models had a device that could be unlocked. I have spent countless weeks researching security since the S8. I released root methods for S8 devices as well as the S9/N9 devices at a later time which took a long time to figure out and that was just a basic root method. I was skeptical at first about this unlock process but trusted my sources and when I first unlocked my device I did various testing and concluded it is legit! At this time no one else knew about it, couldn't talk about it, etc. By word of mouth (until now), many devs/users have unlocked their device using this service. TWRP threads have popped up, some custom ROM threads have started popping up etc. The hope of going public is we get a lot more users purchasing and unlocking their devices (when it otherwise is not possible) and drives the development for USA devices.
XDA is the ONLY place I have published this post and would like to keep it that way. You are NOT allowed to create your own posts in regards to this service and if I see any other posts around this service I will ask to have it removed. You can however link to this XDA post if anyone has questions as to how your device was unlocked.
Spoiler: Website
Note: If you frequented the website before, I have removed the "forum" function from the website since we can discuss everything here on XDA in this thread so there is no need for a forum to be attached to my website any longer. Registration on the website is not required for anything. You can view the shop and purchase the service or view the ROM's section to see some of my SamPWND ROM's and download them etc. if you like all without registering or anything.
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Resources/Links:
Official SamPWND BL Unlock TG Support Group
SamPWND ROMS for S20+ and S20U - by @elliwigy
More to come soon.. if you are a developer or posted a ROM or other custom work on XDA and want me to link it here then just send me a message or comment!

Updates
1/9/2021:
- This ssrvice is provided by myself with support from @me2151
- We are not associated with others providing similar services on here.
- Website/Stripe is used for secure payments to be processed from the website. If you want to use a less secure method such as Paypal or Transferwise then send me a PM or join the support group or even contact through website contact form or chat and we can work something out.

Awesome and fast service! I unlocked my s10e (sm-g970u) the next day after I requested and paid. It's a great feeling to have an unlocked bootloader on my U variant phone!

Another satisfied member here.

Thank God!!! I will link my Rooting Tutorial here for the unlock service
PS: I am a happy customer!

Wow, this is great, Thanks for providing this...i don't have one of these devices yet, but I will, and it's great to know I can be bootloader unlocked
Thanks

Got mine unlocked about two months ago. 100% satisfied.

Got my unlocked s20U done in a day about a month or so ago. Great service, they work fast and help is there when needed. Very happy and very satisfied.

Unlocked my S20 Ultra 5G the week of Thanksgiving. Once payment was made and verified service was quick and painless
200% satisfied and would recommend if you're wanting the freedom to use YOUR device how you want too!!

I haven't owned a Note since the Note 3, until I read about your Bootloader Unlock for the US snap. As soon as I saw all the XDA Developers in the Telegram chat that were already unlocked, I didn't hesitate, I immediately bought a Note 10 plus (N975U1) and contacted you. Within a few days I was Unlocked, Rooted and TWRP'd. The process was simple and fast. I am so happy to have a Rooted Note again, Thank you @elliwigy and @afaneh92

Thank god, now I can point the 1000+ people in my DMs here.

How is this different from people selling their EDL enabled accounts as a service to flash bricked Xiaomi phones? They are not allowed to even advertise their services at XDA, why are you different compared to them? To be clear, I absolutely support your initiative and I am very happy that this service exists. However, the XDA rules sometimes seem unfair.

malimukk said:
How is this different from people selling their EDL enabled accounts as a service to flash bricked Xiaomi phones? They are not allowed to even advertise their services at XDA, why are you different compared to them? To be clear, I absolutely support your initiative and I am very happy that this service exists. However, the XDA rules sometimes seem unfair.
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I don't know those other people but off the bat selling actual accounts doesnt sound right lol.

What are the chances that something like what happened with the note 8 (exynos) happens and the bootloader relocks itself?

2coolium said:
What are the chances that something like what happened with the note 8 (exynos) happens and the bootloader relocks itself?
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I dont know what you mean.. exynos are unlockable out of the box so u can just unlock it again? I hope anyone considering the service to read all the info available including the store policies. Hasnt been one person yet that had issues with it "relocking" so far. Except me on one of my devixes but i was researching lol youd have to almost go out of ur way and know what ur doing to relock it lol

ChongoDroid said:
Thank god, now I can point the 1000+ people in my DMs here.
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1000+ lol. i hope thats an exaggeration lol jk

Would it be possible to relock bootloader if i decided to and how it could be done?

boybkol said:
Would it be possible to relock bootloader if i decided to and how it could be done?
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Yes it's possible to re-lock but Knox will still have been tripped I'm pretty sure. Why would you want to lock it
Edit: per @elliwigy
- Once the device is unlocked, if for whatever reason it is locked again then it cannot be unlocked anymore. So make sure that once you unlock the bootloader that this is the choice you want to make and you want it unlocked.

I like to trade up every time samsung releases new galaxy s series, saves me money than paying for the whole amount. If it's bootloader unlocked, I'm afraid i can't do that.

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Warning HTCCODE website, forum user FerrariPassion

**UPDATE , I DID GET THE CODE HOWEVER I WOULD TAKE TIME TO READ THIS THREAD BEFORE USING THESE GUYS**
These are the guys that claim on their website....
Unlock any HTC phone locked to any network worldwide instantly!
# Full money back guarantee if we fail at our end.
A word of warning on these guys , they take your money and then when they cannot provide a code your phone they make a few excuses and then stop responding to PM's or emails , the user on this forum is ferraripassion and the website is htccode.com they also use totalgsm software. Here is another site they operate under http://www.simunlock-htchero.com/buy.html
My phone is locked to the three network in the UK and the IMEI number is not in their database.
I am sure when everything runs smoothly they are fine , however the judge of a good company is when something goes wrong !!
They are based in Banaglore according to whois , might pay them a visit as I am over there next week
Anyway would be great if you could make this a sticky so that other people at least deal with these guys with their eyes open.
I will update this thread if they either refund my money or if they provide the unlock code both are promises that they made on the website.
Mark

I fully agree that they are not very hot on communication, but I don't think they're fraudulent. I got my code from them a while ago, but it did take a week or so and communication was very poor.
Regards.
Dave

Well i am at two weeks and waiting ....
Mark

and let me just say this, I emailed another site THIS MORNING asking for unlock with this phone, and guess what !!! its the same people. See below for what they say when i ask if they can unlock phone, they dont realise its the same person... inbetween time they have ignored my emails and PM's about the original purchase.
Can you unlock this phone HTC Hero , locked to Three UK
IMEI number below.
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sudarshan
to me
Hi
Yes, you have to purchase the code on www.htccode.com
- Show quoted text -
regards
www.totalgsm.org

i've had the same experience, code not in their database. Please wait 3-4 days and PM Ferrari person again. So i did, but no reply.

did you ever get an unlock solution ?

not as of yet, i bought the code a week ago thursday

i used htccode, the client generated the unlock key almost instantly. I found that it didnt work in the end and got a refund. But i found out my Orange UK Hero had the new ROM which used orange's own unlock algorithm. All i did was downgrade it and flash it with MoDaCo's custom rom and the key worked fine.

markiehill said:
These are the guys that claim on their website....
Unlock any HTC phone locked to any network worldwide instantly!
# Full money back guarantee if we fail at our end.
A word of warning on these guys , they take your money and then when they cannot provide a code your phone they make a few excuses and then stop responding to PM's or emails , the user on this forum is ferraripassion and the website is htccode.com they also use totalgsm software. Here is another site they operate under http://www.simunlock-htchero.com/buy.html
My phone is locked to the three network in the UK and the IMEI number is not in their database.
I am sure when everything runs smoothly they are fine , however the judge of a good company is when something goes wrong !!
They are based in Banaglore according to whois , might pay them a visit as I am over there next week
Anyway would be great if you could make this a sticky so that other people at least deal with these guys with their eyes open.
I will update this thread if they either refund my money or if they provide the unlock code both are promises that they made on the website.
Mark
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I did tell you that the code will be given as soon as the database is updated.
I have the fresh database now and the code is there.
Please give me the IMEI no.

Raitei said:
i've had the same experience, code not in their database. Please wait 3-4 days and PM Ferrari person again. So i did, but no reply.
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Hi
Your code has been sent.

code recieved and works

Another one here !!!
I'm in the same position, no code, no money.....
I don't know what happened, but is very sad to me to waste my money for nothing....
Greetings

i got the code late last night and it works for htc on THREE , seems this thread hurried them along.
Mark

tried to get my code earlier but said my IMEI wasn't recognised. Emailled ferrari passion off here and sent the crap through they need via that gsm server.
I will add however it is an incredibly poor show that they take money for a service they don't even know for certain they can give i.e whether or not they can unlock your phone, and can only clarify this once they have your money.
I'm sure the word "fraud" fits in there somewhere...from wiki "In the broadest sense, a fraud is an intentional deception made for personal gain ..."

they do not offer any explanation to the delays which is the annoying bit.
In the end I did get my code so they can do it when pushed .... I just think they fail to communicate when things do not go to plan.
In my case it was three weeks of it will be tomorrow or no replies ... I post this thread and raise a pay-pal dispute and it is solved within one day.
At least this thread will let people see what kind of service they offer and then they can make their own mind if they want to spend the money.
Mark

Yes i hear you mate, well we'll see, at the end of the day its £14 so i was prepared to take the risk. I'm also a pain in the arse when it comes to getting ripped off so i'm sure i'll get somewhere. It clearly says on their website that they can unlock htc heroes on orange, they take £14 off me then say they can't....hmmm

Like I have said before. Phones are being manufactured everyday and Orange etc.. rolls them out in batches.
It is impossible to update the database everyday with so many IMEI's.
So this happens monthly or once in 2 weeks.
@mark
I did tell you that I will email you once the code has been obtained and that has been done.
Now the main database has been updated with 2 million records, so there should be no problem with the automated system.
@crazy email me your IMEI no, will have a look.
And am 100% no one else would have got you the code this fast. You can still try with other providers who are on the net, you will get a response saying code not in database and you will be offered a refund and not a code.

Your totally missing the point here mate, it says on your website "Unlock any HTC phone locked to any network worldwide instantly!". Not in two weeks or when you can be bothered to find the code.
What your doing is like royal mail advertising next day special delivery and then saying well we'll deliver it when we get round to it, can't guarantee when though.
Your are clearly advertising a service you cannot provide or am i missing some smallprint here?
I emailed you my IMEI as soon as the software failed to generate my code? However I shall "instantly" do it again.

@ crazy
The mistake is at your end.
You have not read the instructions.
The code has been generated , but you have not clicked on get using the software.
http://www.htccode.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=9

@ Fradulentpassion
Yes it does work now your right, however from the information i sent you last night when i tried you will know exactly what i did? Seems funny how a quick rant on here has got results! You still fail to aknowledge the short fallings in your service though which is the issue here?
Thanks anyway. For all those people wondering, code received, orange htc hero now unlocked. Result

Potential Bootloader Unlock for Non-Dev Edition

****OK FIRST OFF BY NO MEANS IS THIS METHOD A BRUTE FORCE METHOD OR A HACK OF SORTS****
***THIS METHOD INVOLVES PURCHASING A SERVICE AND PROVIDING YOUR DEVICES IMEI NUMBER****
***I, NOR ANYONE ELSE, IS NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU USE THIS AND SOMETHING DOES NOT WORK***
***IF SUCCESSFUL, YOU SHOULD ALSO KNOW THAT YOUR WARRANTY IS NOW VOIDED, BUT HEY YOUR HAVE AN UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER RIGHT?***
**SEE HERE FOR TWRP AND ROOT INT HIS THREAD INFO ONCE YOU ARE UNLOCKED**
UPDATE: See this post on pg 30 for TWRP and ROOT INSTALL
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51155272&postcount=294
Ok so as some know there has been a somewhat confirmed and discovered way to unlock the bootloader on carrier purchased Moto X/Droid Ultra/Maxx/Mini Devices. I will explain in brief detail what is needed to do. Please understand that I will be providing no links, just a brief explanation of what you can do to attempt this. There are 2 methods.
1 - doing it directly yourself and purchasing the service. (website)
2 - using the service through a 3rd Party (eBay)
The service I found is on a website if you have not heard about it, PM someone here willing to help. Now in order to use the site you need to sign up etc etc and its not in English. Here is where your good ol friend Goggle Translate comes into play.
Now for Method 1
Sign up on the website. The website is called taobao.com. you will need to use chrome and google translate to navigate through the site. you will need to set up and account and payment info etc etc.
Search for a seller selling the unlock codes (Price will no be in USD). Search for xt1080 unlock or something like that. There are many purchase options. Just amke sure it is for your device and read the listing.
Purchase using the sites standard payment method (similar to paypal here) or through credit card elligble for purchases in the country of origin.
*Provide IMEI to seller and receive unlock code.
Usually within 24-48 hours you have an unlock code.
*NOTE - If you do not feel comfortable providing this, then i suggest you stop right away. Always know what you are doing and the risks involved.
Method 2
Certain sellers on eBay will provide a service to do all the purchasing for you and all you need to do it pay the small auction price, and then paypal or transfer them the funds for the sale. They will purchase for you etc etc. You will need to search for taobao on eBay and find a seller. Once this is done then you can work with the seller, provide the link to the item you want and go from there. Please be aware of what you are doing. IN this method you now give your IMEI to not only the person giving the unlock code, but also a person through eBay.
**AGAIN PLEASE KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING**
I myself went ahead with method 1 and was successful (see images). Some people have had success and will contest to it. As with any boot loader unlock, please know your warranty is now void and neither XDA, its members, or anyone else including myself is responsible for what you do.
Please use this thread to talk about success or failure using this process if you do. Do not post links to anything or anything that would be frowned upon through XDA. If you want to you can always PM people for more details about things. Not saying everyone bombard me with PM's. I will answer but i also have a normal life and don't want people upset if i don't respond.
Please also note that unlocking the bootloader will wipe your device clean. This includes storage.
If you want more detailed instructions - Go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/verizon-moto-maker-bootloader-unlock-t2680651
Good Luck
UPDATE: IMAGES ATTACHED, I HAVE BEEN UNLOCKED. Sorry for the blurry cam pics, only had a work iPod touch that i could snap quick pictures with

As tempting as this is, I'll likely not opt for it. This phone is not a lifelong device, which, coincidentally, also temps me to, and not to do it. Naw, too risky.
fat-fingered and Maxx-ed out.

My concern is what will be done with all these imei numbers that are collected. It's not like they can't be stolen by company employees before the phone is ever bought... I think the big question would be what is the WORST that could happen by providing your imei if you can prove you legally purchased the device
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk

I did option 2 yesterday. Just waiting on the codes now. I will update once I get the file and have the BL unlocked.

rmjones2006 said:
My concern is what will be done with all these imei numbers that are collected. It's not like they can't be stolen by company employees before the phone is ever bought... I think the big question would be what is the WORST that could happen by providing your imei if you can prove you legally purchased the device
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk
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Yea thats the big risk. the other thing to think about to is that at any given time any employee has access to all the IMEI stickers on the boxes. all it takes is 1 person to screw around and thats that. im willing to take the risk for right now. if it works YAY...if not then well i'll get a refund and then probably dump the phone for a new one when something else comes out.

And this thread is the reason this method will not last very long.
People don't seem to understand, talking and making threads about such things in the open cuts down the time things like this are available.
Droid Maxx "Developer Edition"

Franzie3 said:
***THIS METHOD INVOLVES PURCHASING A SERVICE AND PROVIDING YOUR DEVICES IMEI NUMBER****
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May I make a suggestion that you remove the service details - name, origin. Etc. For both methods And request people PM you instead? Pretty please??
The more we keep private the longer this will last.
I am happy that, hopefully, this will no longer consume other threads anymore.
Sent from my XT1080DEV using Tapatalk

Cmon, IMEI is not a secret code you can use to get full access to your phone or something else. It is written on the label of the box of very droid. This way any janitor in Verizon store has an access to the vital information. Seriously? You can generate all droids IMEI on your own, rules are known:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Mobile_Station_Equipment_Identity

Topsnake said:
And this thread is the reason this method will not last very long.
People don't seem to understand, talking and making threads about such things in the open cuts down the time things like this are available.
Droid Maxx "Developer Edition"
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It was done to unclog the clutter in the root bounty thread. I tried to be very bland with explaining it.
Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

CarnivoreMatt said:
May I make a suggestion that you remove the service details - name, origin. Etc. For both methods And request people PM you instead? Pretty please??
The more we keep private the longer this will last.
I am happy that, hopefully, this will no longer consume other threads anymore.
Sent from my XT1080DEV using Tapatalk
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Made some edits.... On mobile now so if you want pm me your thoughts and I'll edit when I get back to work
Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

In one thread, the seller pleaded with the OP to shut down the thread..just PM's please..
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i don t know why but i have a sentiment that someone hiding something...
XDA or that cinese guy who have a method and don twant the 2500 $ or more....

danger2u said:
i don t know why but i have a sentiment that someone hiding something...
XDA or that cinese guy who have a method and don twant the 2500 $ or more....
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One would make a lot more money selling individual unlocks. 60+ sales would cover that. And think of other phones that use this method too. And likely not an exploit that can be released. But maybe a method that should be kept quiet
Sent from my KitKat Ultra

danger2u said:
i don t know why but i have a sentiment that someone hiding something...
XDA or that cinese guy who have a method and don twant the 2500 $ or more....
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Stop just please stop this nonsense. No one is hiding anything what this guy is doing has nothing to do with the bounty. And no one on XDA is hiding anything stop trolling. Either participate or don't but stop with stupid conspiracy theories. I'm tired of all the haters if you don't feel comfortable then don't do it. Were all big boys here and can make up our own minds.

All you ones needing can communicate everything one needs to know, just with PM's only..maybe post results in a simple yes or no, success or not in the thread..if anyone has a question for another..then just click on that ones ID and communicate that way..never giving a clue here..but it certainly is to late for not "spilling the beans" but as of out of respect for that ones request..make the thread unclear to what is happening..or delete it..
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XT1080MDEV (aka) Droid Maxx DE
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NWKENT said:
All you ones needing can communicate everything one needs to know, just with PM's only
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Note that the OP did remove all mention of anything (I.e. sources) from the original post and specifically stated PM someone.
Seems pretty reasonable to me now.
I agree with using this only to report non specific results as well.
Sent from my XT1080DEV using Tapatalk

The OP in its self is a giveaway..that should be included in a PM..
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I'm not sure what we are or aren't saying here so I'll just say that I received what I need to unlock my bootloader today, I'm at work unfortunately so I'll have to give it a try when I get home but I will post success or failure. Any questions I suppose you can PM me and I'll answer as soon as I can.
Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

OMGoodness..people don't care about others..as long as they get what they want..kick the others into the sideditch that need what that one has..my point is proven in the above post..
sent by my 4.2.2_12.15.15
XT1080MDEV (aka) Droid Maxx DE
http://waynekent.com/page6.html
Please donate to: jcase & Hashcode (if you can)

I have used the unlock code from the seller. It 100% works. I did refresh my phone which I didn't want to happen. Bad news is he informed me that he is getting out of selling the unlock codes and asked that I not share is information. I will respect his wishes. IDK if there are other people willing to sell the codes.

Verizon Bootloader Unlock Update

7. Do not sell or trade on the forums.
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OP's method costs $30 and requires you to give some guy access to your computer and phone. Probably a scam, don't do it.

>junior member
>Post that's just a title and subject that tells you to pm
>Pm links to third party guy on Facebook asking for $30
????
Refer to similar thread on the Questions and Answers board and you'll see why this is probably not a good idea

The dude didn't ask me for a penny. I haven't tried yet, but asks for a factory wipe, with no sim first, flexihub installed, too

I'm calling BS. Scammmm

aholeinthewor1d said:
I'm calling BS. Scammmm
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No I'm sure this actually does what it says. The issue is for the uninformed user it has the potential to come with a lot more than just a bootloader unlock since none of us really know the person performing the unlock and they need remote access to ur PC and obv the phone too.

It works. My once locked tighter than fort Knox Verizon pixel is bootloader unlocked, magisk root, viper audio, and elementalx kernel. Happy man here
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All I needed was flexihub. He sent a PayPal link after, but didn't directly ask for a dime,and I'm broke currently, so I will maybe toss him something when I get money

abranson said:
It works. My once locked tighter than fort Knox Verizon pixel is bootloader unlocked, magisk root, viper audio, and elementalx kernel. Happy man here
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All I needed was flexihub. He sent a PayPal link after, but didn't directly ask for a dime,and I'm broke currently, so I will maybe toss him something when I get money
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Any way you can take some screenshots for us skeptics?

Not too sure how to prove it was a Verizon cleaner, get, but I am get pics of the label in a bit, but here is my app drawer with xposed, a few modules I installed, and also magisk

Still shows that, after I unlocked. I'll get a camera, and take pics of the barcode label showing it was a Verizon cleaner, and I'll get a root check screenshot too

Root and cid from cidgetter

Rooted

TheRealFolkBlues said:
OP's method costs $30 and requires you to give some guy access to your computer and phone. Probably a scam, don't do it.
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Did mine for free. Still donated $10 to him.
Used a VM. Phone already factory reset with nothing on it at all.
Bootloader unlocked with Magisk root up and running.
I don't get it. We've been asking for this exploit for nearly two years, now that it's here we automatically assume it's a scam? I understand we have to be skeptical when it comes to these things, but multiple people across this forum, senior members and juniors alike, have confirmed it working. It's okay if you don't trust the process, you may have sensitive info at stake, but to call it a scam is unbelievable. Screenshots of the FB chat and proof of unlocked BL coming soon.

These are from twrp on my phone,and email for the cleaner pixel from big red. If that isn't proof enough, Idk what is

Still no process for us to use though....too bad. I really like the idea of having control over my own phone. Knowing how my phone is directly affected,....what information is being given up.... The only way that I will be directly unlocking is by having a proven process that is followed by myself. Sorry, for me handing over my phone is not an option.

I agree. I was at a library, using a pc there. Haven't had any issues since, so I feel ok with it

abranson said:
I agree. I was at a library, using a pc there. Haven't had any issues since, so I feel ok with it
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U still offered your imei.... serial.... etc

Not sure if that is given via flexihub or not.

abranson said:
Not sure if that is given via flexihub or not.
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If your sim was in the phone when he remoted in then ye he could see all of that no doubt

Had me remove sim and factory reset prior to anything. No Wi-Fi connecting til he said go, and sim remained out till after I unlocked bootloader

[RECOVERY][UNOFFICIAL] TWRP for Galaxy Note 20 5G (Snapdragon)

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Team Win Recovery Project 3.x, or twrp3 for short, is a custom recovery built with ease of use and customization in mind. Its a fully touch driven user interface no more volume rocker or power buttons to mash. The GUI is also fully XML driven and completely theme-able. You can change just about every aspect of the look and feel.
Code:
* Your warranty is now void.
* I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war, or your getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
* do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
Supported Models:
Galaxy Note 20 N9810, N981N, N981U, N981U1 and N981W.
US/Canada bootloader unlock thread:
here
Download & Guide:
1. Unlock your bootloader.
2. Download Note 20: c1q.
3. Reboot to download mode and flash vbmeta_disabled.tar in AP slot and reboot. Device will reboot to stock recovery mode prompting you to wipe data so wipe data and reboot to download mode again.
4. Put the TWRP tar for your device with Odin in the AP slot and click start.
5. Reboot to recovery via recovery key combo.
6. Disable encryption:
- Go to Advanced > Terminal, type: multidisabler.If vendor complain about free space left on device, will attempt to resize vendor. and it ask to - Run multidisabler again!.- Type: multidisabler again. will see - Finished. when done.7. Go back to Wipe > Format Data > type yes.
8. Reboot to recovery.
9. Flash magisk apk in twrp.
10. Reboot to system, Enjoy.
Note:
To disable encryption manually:
You need to replace fileencryption=ice with encryptable=ice only in userdata line (maybe rest lines) in vendor/etc/fstab.qcom
To avoid stock recovery restoration manually:
Rename system/recovery-from-boot.p to recovery-from-boot.p.bak
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Support:
Live support is available via #twrp on Freenode with your IRC client or just click this link.
Telegram group
Bugs:
- Encryption not fully working.
Thanks:
TWRP team
ianmacd for multidisabler
jesec for unlock guide
Sources:
TWRP tree
Kernel tree
Device tree

Changelog:
02.06.2022 - Update to Android 12 kernel source
- Fix mount issues
- Update to TWRP 3.6.2
29.11.2021 - Update to TWRP 3.6.0
- Add Symlinked dynamic partitions to fstab
- Updated to latest kernel source
- Update multidisabler
- fstab clean up
- Fix haptic feedback
03.03.2021 - Update to latest TWRP source
- Add terminal multidisabler script
- fstab cleanup.
31.12.2020 - Update TWRP to 3.5.0
- Q and R builds.
15.11.2020 - Add TWRP fastbootd support
- Clean up fstab
- Move kernel to gz format.
16.10.2020 - Initial Release.

As always thank you for all the support you give throughout the Samsung community
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As always thank you for all the support you give throughout the Samsung community
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Thanks to you for your support as well

Is it work on att n981u?
Bcs it does not has a oem unlock button under developer settings
6.step from Where should I do it is it from twrp?
SM-N981U cihazımdan Tapatalk kullanılarak gönderildi

hasim.kilic said:
Is it work on att n981u?
Bcs it does not has a oem unlock button under developer settings
6.step from Where should I do it is it from twrp?
SM-N981U cihazımdan Tapatalk kullanılarak gönderildi
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PM me for more info about unlock.

Might I suggest offering the bootloader unlock to the community instead of selling it?

asrah said:
Might I suggest offering the bootloader unlock to the community instead of selling it?
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Im not selling it! Im sharing it. And its not free from provider so if you want to donate to offer it for free to community its your choice.

asrah said:
Might I suggest offering the bootloader unlock to the community instead of selling it?
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And why not ask Samsung too just give you the phone as well
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asrah said:
Might I suggest offering the bootloader unlock to the community instead of selling it?
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Did it ever occur too you that it may cost money too do these
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afaneh92 said:
Im not selling it! Im sharing it. And its not free from provider so if you want to donate to offer it for free to community its your choice.
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Why not at least just directly refer users to the source? For context, I appreciate the fact that it is being offered to the community. Thank you, and the others behind the effort, for that. Just trying to see if there might be a better way than asking people for $125 or whatever the latest asking price is, for what amounts to getting info from the parent company, or modifying samsungs software.
Issues apparent at the moment:
1) The identity of the group (not individual names, just who the group is, past efforts and in what communities, reputation of the group demonstrated by evidence) is not known to the community. Im in the telegram group, I know what yall do.
2) Users are being asked for money via what is stated to be a middleman. Are the people running the Telegram group the ones doing the bootloader unlocks? Transparency is key here. Users are giving items of tangible value (currency) to what appears to be a "man in the shadows." Whats the entire chain of events from payment to completion? I know the unlock process it outlined. I mean including the sources, the methods, how it goes from them, to you, to us.
3) Who ends up getting the money? Is it shared? All to them? All to you? Id much prefer the group behind the actual unlock source be the ones who get the money. Its up to them how they split it after.
$125 is nothing, as I bought a Note 20. I didnt buy the Ultra because the extra features just arent necessary to me. So, not that you would Afaneh, but to anyone who sees/responds to this, dont play the "youre too broke" game. I could probably buy the unlock for most if not all of the XDA Note 20/Ultra forum userbase.
Post has been edited a few times to more clearly communicate the issues at hand, and to correct typos.
jrkruse said:
And why not ask Samsung too just give you the phone as well. Did it ever occur too you that it may cost money too do these
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Asking someone to come off the idea of charging users for a bootloader unlock that is clearly available, and must have come from 1) modifications to copyrighted software or 2) the parent company, is not the same as asking the parent company to give me the phone for free. You have no idea what you are talking about. Only potential costs are "labor" which is nebulous at best because for labor costs you have to be doing an actual job.

asrah said:
Why not at least just directly refer users to the source?
Asking someone to come off the idea of charging users for a bootloader unlock that is clearly available, and must have come from 1) modifications to copyrighted software or 2) the parent company, is not the same as asking the parent company to give me the phone for free. You have no idea what you are talking about. Only potential costs are "labor" which is nebulous at best because for labor costs you have to be doing an actual job.
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Maybe the source is Samsung and its a service they charge for and this service from Samsung is only available in certain markets. Maybe the person doing this risk getting fired if caught doing phones outside of said markets
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afaneh92 said:
Let me say If you got 20-30% of that price, is that can cover your work, time or even after unlock support? like helping them rooting, having a good kernel base and TWRP, ROMs, etc.
If that mean "selling" for you, Its mean "offering unlock" for us.
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If youre putting it towards efforts for other development, to assist in giving the device a presence in the root community, then certainly, I hope you get what you need out of it.
All im trying to do here, is figure out how this all boils down at its roots. I dont think youre doing anything improper, I just dont see enough information on this "source" to know what exactly is going on with them specifically.
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Maybe the source is Samsung and its a service they charge for and this service from Samsung is only available in certain markets. Maybe the person doing this risk getting fired if caught doing phones outside of said markets
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There we go. I wasnt sure but had suspected something like this might be the case. As, there have been a number of private parties who have gotten their hands on such things in the past. I understand youre not specifically claiming this (least thats my perception from your wording) but it is a more than plausible explanation. However, the need for transparency here doesnt change. This whole process goes from XDA, to Telegram, to Teamspeak. With who knows who and what in between those steps and behind the scenes in general. I understand I can choose to just not buy the unlock if I am that concerned. That doesnt mean that other peoples personal info from the transactions, for example, is "safe."
Ive been doing cybersecurity for years. Last thing Id want to see is someone who means well (Afaneh) ending up involved in an accidental scandal. Not that one is present, but how is the community supposed to know with all the privacy?

asrah said:
If youre putting it towards efforts for other development, to assist in giving the device a presence in the root community, then certainly, I hope you get what you need out of it.
All im trying to do here, is figure out how this all boils down at its roots. I dont think youre doing anything improper, I just dont see enough information on this "source" to know what exactly is going on with them specifically.
There we go. I wasnt sure but had suspected something like this might be the case. As, there have been a number of private parties who have gotten their hands on such things in the past. I understand youre not specifically claiming this (least thats my perception from your wording) but it is a more than plausible explanation. However, the need for transparency here doesnt change. This whole process goes from XDA, to Telegram, to Teamspeak. With who knows who and what in between those steps and behind the scenes in general. I understand I can choose to just not buy the unlock if I am that concerned. That doesnt mean that other peoples personal info from the transactions, for example, is "safe."
Ive been doing cybersecurity for years. Last thing Id want to see is someone who means well (Afaneh) ending up involved in an accidental scandal. Not that one is present, but how is the community supposed to know with all the privacy?
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There is no scandal. Platforms have changed too try and make process easier. Hundreds of people have done it with not one issue. If it scares you don’t do it
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asrah said:
Why not at least just directly refer users to the source? For context, I appreciate the fact that it is being offered to the community. Thank you, and the others behind the effort, for that. Just trying to see if there might be a better way than asking people for $125 or whatever the latest asking price is, for what amounts to getting info from the parent company, or modifying samsungs software.
Issues apparent at the moment:
1) The identity of the group (not individual names, just who the group is, past efforts and in what communities, reputation of the group demonstrated by evidence) is not known to the community. Im in the telegram group, I know what yall do.
2) Users are being asked for money via what is stated to be a middleman. Are the people running the Telegram group the ones doing the bootloader unlocks? Transparency is key here. Users are giving items of tangible value (currency) to what appears to be a "man in the shadows." Whats the entire chain of events from payment to completion? I know the unlock process it outlined. I mean including the sources, the methods, how it goes from them, to you, to us.
3) Who ends up getting the money? Is it shared? All to them? All to you? Id much prefer the group behind the actual unlock source be the ones who get the money. Its up to them how they split it after.
$125 is nothing, as I bought a Note 20. I didnt buy the Ultra because the extra features just arent necessary to me. So, not that you would Afaneh, but to anyone who sees/responds to this, dont play the "youre too broke" game. I could probably buy the unlock for most if not all of the XDA Note 20/Ultra forum userbase.
Post has been edited a few times to more clearly communicate the issues at hand, and to correct typos.
Asking someone to come off the idea of charging users for a bootloader unlock that is clearly available, and must have come from 1) modifications to copyrighted software or 2) the parent company, is not the same as asking the parent company to give me the phone for free. You have no idea what you are talking about. Only potential costs are "labor" which is nebulous at best because for labor costs you have to be doing an actual job.
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1. What? All the people in the group that help to provide unlock option are well known devs to the community including myself whom is the only one who even provided root options for s8 s8+ (twice) n8, s9 s9+ n9 over last few years. Been on XDA a decade now. This of course is just me, others have years of contributions as well. so not sure what you mean by being unknown to the community.
2. A middle man, reseller, call it what you will. Fact is I have spent years developing relationships with various "sources" whom I trust and whom trust me. If source is not willing to deal in US market and me being a friend who is trustworthy makes a deal with said source that he only deals with me to allow me to offer said service in the usa market based on fact that people go through me then I am more than willing to do so since if I wasnt a "middleman" then it wouldnt even be an option for anyone. Also, if you ever do find a way into the group I am very transparent as to the process from start to finish. Just because source doesnt want to deal in usa market unless it goes through me doesnt make any difference. Fact is people are dealing with ME, not the source and I definitely am not hidingvin the shadows as you would think. lol.
3. Who gets the money? obviously its a paid service so of course money goes to the person actually doing the unlock. There are some fees of course to process payments and conversion and taxes etc. but essentially all the money goes to source to unlock device. There is basically an agreed price from source then w.e they want to allow for us to have is what we get but i guarantee you its not lucrative by any means for us doing the unlocks, i cant quit my day job or anything lol. but that being said, source obviously doesnt want me working on their behalf for free as well as it wouldnt make sense for me to do so considering all the requests and having to spend hours daily to help facilitate the process is very demanding time wise.
to add, xda doesnt allow paid services to be discussed so any issues u have u can send via pm or join grpup if u can find a link or pm me on said chat application.
The service is available, i provide as much details as i can (that i have myself really) and ultimately its no get rich quick scheme nor do i try to pursuade anyone to do anything so its ultimately up to the user if they want to go through with it. In fact for someone with questions/concerns such as yourself I actually say do not unlock your device. I know I wouldnt if I had concerns and dont suggest anyone else does especially if I cant answer all your questions.
That being said, is exactly why xda doesnt allow these types of services on xda lol.

elliwigy said:
1. What? All the people in the group that help to provide unlock option are well known devs to the community including myself whom is the only one who even provided root options for s8 s8+ (twice) n8, s9 s9+ n9 over last few years. Been on XDA a decade now. This of course is just me, others have years of contributions as well. so not sure what you mean by being unknown to the community.
The service is available, i provide as much details as i can (that i have myself really) and ultimately its no get rich quick scheme nor do i try to pursuade anyone to do anything so its ultimately up to the user if they want to go through with it. In fact for someone with questions/concerns such as yourself I actually say do not unlock your device. I know I wouldnt if I had concerns and dont suggest anyone else does especially if I cant answer all your questions.
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Well, the main way it was expressed is "its from a source." Didnt tell me much, but it looks like the dots are connected now.
The potential concern was information privacy and what may or may not be done with said info. Im aware of the XDA rule about paid services. On one hand, it is obviously understandable why the disconnect between the forum and outside group exists. On the other, it creates a layer of "unknown ground." However, you have come out publicly and spoken. As well, your profile matches the name of one of the members who run the group. As far as Im concerned, thats about as good of verification of positive standing with the community that can be gotten in the circumstances. I wasnt trying to say yall werent legit, just trying to put the pieces together for the people who might not be sure. Hopefully you get more requests this way. As, I would like such a high-end phone to have a root/ROM presence. I still have my original Note 4, and have enjoyed the custom utility I get from this community.
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There is no scandal. Platforms have changed too try and make process easier. Hundreds of people have done it with not one issue. If it scares you don’t do it
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I didnt say there was. The information was regarding potential issues that can arise from an issue that has a multi-layered disconnect from the original platform. However, the information as it stands, has been made public. So, issue resolved as far as Im concerned. Im not scared of it, I was just curious because of the seeming disconnect between the forum presence and the outside chat group. The information is now easily referenced by any community member, so there's no other concern to be noted.

New build up!
15.11.2020 - Add TWRP fastbootd support, Clean up fstab, Move kernel to gz format.

afaneh92 said:
Supported Models:
Galaxy Note 20 N9810, N981N, N981U, N981U1 and N981W.
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I read this several times, so please forgive me if I missed it somehow. No support for N986U1?

Flame Red said:
I read this several times, so please forgive me if I missed it somehow. No support for N986U1?
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here you can find twrp but you need to unlock bootloader first, PM me for more details.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...ent/recovery-twrp-3-4-0-1-snapdragon-t4159989

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Mine

Thanks @elliwigy ! Got my device unlocked the same day I got it and contacted you guys. For any person questioning this service, don't. Its not a scam. Look into the OPs history and you would know that. Much love @elliwigy

I can also vouch for this service. The process is very quick and straightforward. Loving my unlocked Note20 Ultra on AT&T.

I paid several days ago and have not been contacted. Can someone give me a handle or alias i can expect to hear from?

Great Service, once I paid I was unlocked within 24 hours. Great service and well worth the cash if just for the ad blocing. Thanks to @elliwigy

spoold_r said:
I paid several days ago and have not been contacted. Can someone give me a handle or alias i can expect to hear from?
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payment /payout takes 1-2 business days. I can definitely check for you but would need m9re details. Message me from the site/chat or in tg support group or discord support group. Dont post payment details on here.
everyone up until next payout (tomorrow) is unlocked or unlock is ready so hit me up and i can check for u. For speedy reply u can also send me ur paid invoice number, or i can track it down if u dont have it.
thx

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No need to question this. All involved were great, and I appreciate it. Loving my rooted At&t 20 Ultra.

Wanted to post & confirm this is legit & after my first samsung(note 4), I now have root on my Note 20 Ultra, whoo-muthaf*ckin hoo!! ; ) Great to see that elliwigy has found the workaround & I am happy to pay the fee especially since he was the primary developer trying to acheive root back then! Well done sir!

I wanted to leave yet another comment as to the legitness of the OP's offer. Worth the money and super quick turnaround. Never thought I'd get to use Viper audio again!
Thanks again!

Sm n9886w should work right? Canadian version

Unbornlegend123 said:
Sm n9886w should work right? Canadian version
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assuming you mean sm-n986w then yes. on website select N20 in the shop page.

elliwigy said:
assuming you mean sm-n986w then yes. on website select N20 in the shop page.
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Yes lool my bad thanks so much for confirming will do it soon

This is interesting. So what tweaks, kernels are available for U/U1/W models?

Nettwerk said:
This is interesting. So what tweaks, kernels are available for U/U1/W models?
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check the xda threads. I dont own a n20 myself but theres more now than before when unlocking bl was impossible

Hi Elliwigy,
I am planning on purchasing a BL unlock for my SM-G975U but your website shop is for S10 and does not say S10+, which is what my phone is. So before I make the purchase, I'd just like to confirm that this will work for my S10+, SM-G975U. Otherwise, I'm all set to go. Thanks for your time and help, and congradulations with finding a cure to the locked BL on the USA variants!

lovemytab said:
Hi Elliwigy,
I am planning on purchasing a BL unlock for my SM-G975U but your website shop is for S10 and does not say S10+, which is what my phone is. So before I make the purchase, I'd just like to confirm that this will work for my S10+, SM-G975U. Otherwise, I'm all set to go. Thanks for your time and help, and congradulations with finding a cure to the locked BL on the USA variants!
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yes.. i say s10 meaning s10 devices which s10+ is a variant s10 device lol.. so yes, select the s10 item.. it includes s10 s10+ s10 fe or w.e s10 models there are. I just bundle them together so theres not multiple products/to keep it simple

I paid for mine a week ago or so, didn't give my DID #, didn't know how to find it til I saw this post, just sent it to you in an email with the #.

Happy camper here! Gunna do my other ones. Thanks!

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