In the developer options, there seems to be no OEM unlock option to let me install TWRP with odin.
I am currently on Android 9 and Baseband version G950WVLU8CUF3.
sirgilmour said:
In the developer options, there seems to be no OEM unlock option to let me install TWRP with odin.
I am currently on Android 9 and Baseband version G950WVLU8CUF3.
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No. There is a limited root method, but no, custom ROMs cannot be installed without an unlocked bootloader.
Interestingly enough, the S9 *can* be unlocked (albeit via paid 3rd party service only)
iBowToAndroid said:
No. There is a limited root method, but no, custom ROMs cannot be installed without an unlocked bootloader.
Interestingly enough, the S9 *can* be unlocked (albeit via paid 3rd party service only)
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I heard that the Canadian models are the ones that can't be unlocked. I had the same issue with my LG V20 and what fixed it was replacing the Canadian firmware with a US one. Do you think it is possible with Samsung devices?
sirgilmour said:
I heard that the Canadian models are the ones that can't be unlocked. I had the same issue with my LG V20 and what fixed it was replacing the Canadian firmware with a US one. Do you think it is possible with Samsung devices?
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Firmware is cross-flashable, yes. But that doesn't magically make the device bootloader unlockable.
The OEM Unlock function is removed from all (well, I think there are 1 or 2 exceptions, mostly crappy phones in the A series) USA and Canadian devices
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I currently have a Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5 phone.
I rooted the phone after I got it but a few months ago I had to unroot the photo so I could send it in to Samsung to fix a problem with the screen and while Samsung did fix the screen problem under warranty, they also installed the latest software update which looks down the boot loader and makes rooting very hard (The VZ S5 forum had a way to root the newer software but only if a certain part of the hardware was a certain chipset and mine phone didn't have that).
So now, I'm looking for a new phone that has a microSD Card and the ability to be rooted.
The IR function of the Galaxy S5 would neat too but I don't have to have it.
From what I've read it appears the LG V20 would fit the bill in regards to the microSD Card and an IR Blaster but from looking online and this forum, I can't seem to find out which models of the LG V20 have an unlocked boot loader and/or can be rooted.
Does anyone know which models have an unlock boot loader and/or can be rooted?
Also, they need to be models that are compatible with Verizon as they as the cell service company I use.
as far as i know, only the T-mobile variant and the international variant have unlockable bootloaders. the verizon variant is locked down , i assume some folks are looking for an exploit, but as of now its still a no-go. i have no idea if/when it might happen, but i wouldnt bank on it being soonish.
Hi,
can anyone provide an updated list of V20 variants with unlockable bootloaders and root?
I ask because I really like the phone, but I rely on having Titanium Backup Root to backup and restore my data and settings.
I also want to be sure that whatever I buy can have a life beyond LG's support for running custom ROMs.
speculatrix said:
Hi,
can anyone provide an updated list of V20 variants with unlockable bootloaders and root?
I ask because I really like the phone, but I rely on having Titanium Backup Root to backup and restore my data and settings.
I also want to be sure that whatever I buy can have a life beyond LG's support for running custom ROMs.
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Here it the information for verizon , Sprint and more about how to unlock boootloader and root as well
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/ls997vs995h910-dirtysanta-bootloader-t3519410
Gabe2014 said:
Here it the information for verizon , Sprint and more about jow to unlock boootloader and root as well
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/ls997vs995h910-dirtysanta-bootloader-t3519410
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thanks very much.
speculatrix said:
thanks very much.
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Go here for tmobile and international https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/h918-recowvery-unlock-v20-root-shell-t3490594
Just got this phone to replace my old s6e, but sadly find out there seems no way to unlock the bootloader on sd ver s8.
the phone is bought unlocked, I just not see a reason samsung lock the bl.
I don't care any knox, safe folder, frp, those bs, I just want be able to install magisk .
Is there any news for that?
anybody????
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anybody????
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There is no way the bootloader can be unlocked currently, the decision was made by the carriers to lock the bootloaders I think as all exynos versions can so there has to be influence from somwhere, that's why the only other sd that can is the Chinese variant.
sofir786 said:
There is no way the bootloader can be unlocked currently, the decision was made by the carriers to lock the bootloaders I think as all exynos versions can so there has to be influence from somwhere, that's why the only other sd that can is the Chinese variant.
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um....I bought a unlocked version out of the box...so which carriers locked my bootloader....???
424778940 said:
um....I bought a unlocked version out of the box...so which carriers locked my bootloader....???
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It doesn't really matter, you'll be using a carrier one way or another. The reason why I say American and Canadian carriers is because China has the snapdragon variant and there bootloader can be unlocked, so influence is coming from somewhere other wise the Chinese variant would be locked also.
I'm thinking about pickup up a used G5 Plus as a backup for my wife's Amazon version. I plan to unlock the bootloader and flash LineageOS 16. Is it safe to assume only the retail versions (software channel retus) can unlock the bootloader? I know in addition to the Amazon version, there is a Consumer Cellular version also.
lmacmil said:
I'm thinking about pickup up a used G5 Plus as a backup for my wife's Amazon version. I plan to unlock the bootloader and flash LineageOS 16. Is it safe to assume only the retail versions (software channel retus) can unlock the bootloader? I know in addition to the Amazon version, there is a Consumer Cellular version also.
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All devices bootloader can be unlocked, you can install ROM in it after unlocking the bootloader. software channel is just to receive the updates, nothing more than that.
riyan65 said:
All devices bootloader can be unlocked, you can install ROM in it after unlocking the bootloader. software channel is just to receive the updates, nothing more than that.
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There are multiple XDA threads saying that there are no Amazon variants on which the bootloader can be unlocked.
lmacmil said:
There are multiple XDA threads saying that there are no Amazon variants on which the bootloader can be unlocked.
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I got a Moto g5 (Cedric) which is amazon version, but I was able to unlock the bootloader. So this device also able to unlock it's bootloader. As far I know Amazon version just mean it includes it apps as system app not as user app.
riyan65 said:
I got a Moto g5 (Cedric) which is amazon version, but I was able to unlock the bootloader. So this device also able to unlock it's bootloader. As far I know Amazon version just mean it includes it apps as system app not as user app.
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There was a short period of time when the Amazon versions were able to be unlocked, but that time has passed.
I've seen the US996 official unlock, but I want to know if anyone of these are preferable since they are easiest to find second-hand:
T-Mobile
AT&T
Verizon
Thanks in advance.
Gorilla Daddy said:
I've seen the US996 official unlock, but I want to know if anyone of these are preferable since they are easiest to find second-hand:
T-Mobile
AT&T
Verizon
Thanks in advance.
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T-mobile process (technical version and skips some details). Same process, but reworded and simplified (and includes ALL the details).
T-mobile (and the factory unlocked US996) let's you actually unlock the bootloader so it takes a bit less time to boot (the other models sit longer at a bootloader locked warning, but they use an engineering bootloader that eventually continues booting)
The ATT is a pain to root too, because there are no firmware files available for it thanks to ATT deciding to use a different OTA format. It's process involves crossflashing then flashing back some att firmware.
(you didn't ask but) Sprint's is unrootable. (if it's taken an OTA anytime in the past 2.5 YEARS or so, so basically 95% of them) (thank Sprint for doing such a great job locking it down! Wouldn't want people extending the useful life of their phones!)
The rest all involve using the LG UP program mentioned and linked in those other guides above in upgrade mode to downgrade to a firmware released in January 2017 or earlier (it needs to have the December 2016 android security patch or earlier) and do an exploit to install an engineering bootloader.
The Verizon model uses the above process but the vibration motor will run continuously when booting until a custom kernel is installed iirc
The international model (H990) uses the above process with a few minor tweaks to get it working
The Verizon and AT&T can be flashed with us996-usa KDZ and then rooted using dirtysanta. This gets rid of verizon vibrate on boot issue and bloatware on both. And AT&T network restrictions.
Sent from my LGE LG-US996 using XDA Labs
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The Verizon and AT&T can be flashed with us996-usa KDZ and then rooted using dirtysanta. This gets rid of verizon vibrate on boot issue and bloatware on both. And AT&T network restrictions.
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Thanks. Does that mean that a network SIM locked AT&T or Verizon model gets SIM unlocked when we flash us996-usa KDZ?
Gorilla Daddy said:
Thanks. Does that mean that a network SIM locked AT&T or Verizon model gets SIM unlocked when we flash us996-usa KDZ?
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NO. It would be nice if it were that easy.
Edit: I would also suggest that if you have a code to unlock your fone do it while it has the carrier locked firmware as a precaution.
Several us996 on fleabay right now
Sent from my LG-US996 using XDA-Developers Legacy app
If you're going to use Lineage I recommend Resurrection Remix instead, it runs better in my experience than Lineage does, but your usage may vary.
It's been so long since I last rooted my phones, maybe 6 or 7 years now... I don't even know where to start. Is TWRP still the go-to method for rooting these Android devices?
I couldn't find anything specifically for the T-Mobile variants, dunno if that's been done yet.
Thanks,
Nick
Your bootloader is locked and cannot be unlocked. No root or TWRP available.
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Your bootloader is locked and cannot be unlocked. No root or TWRP available.
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Thanks
No problem!
Is this device always going to have a locked bootloader? Flashing an unlocked firmware wouldn't change anything? Im new to samsung and have been out of the rom game a long time.
PunkUnity said:
Is this device always going to have a locked bootloader? Flashing an unlocked firmware wouldn't change anything? Im new to samsung and have been out of the rom game a long time.
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These devices will always be locked down. The last U.S. Samsung phone to get root was the S9, the S10 line are locked up tight. Flashing unlocked firmware just makes your phone carrier free so you can use it with any carrier, it doesn't unlock the bootloader.
What phones are best for modding these days then? Just came from a Pixel 4 XL and it had a locked bootloader plus tons of hardware issues that ended in me getting this phone
I would say a One Plus phone is probably the most versatile as far as modding goes these days. You could also get an exynos S10 variant which can be rooted and custom recovery installed.