My question is will the boot loader be locked? I'm currently on the Rezound (my first android phone) and I like the fact that I'm still s-on so that i can't truly brick the device... so do we think that we will be able to develop roms using s-on and just unlock that boot loader using TWRP Amon Ra or the other(can't remember name)
Word on the street says the bootloader will be locked.
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Yeah, chances are, it's locked. And I know that a lot of developers won't touch the device, even if there's a temporary work around. So if it is indeed locked (and it probably is), I wouldn't expect any development until (or if) it's unlocked.
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Yes it will most likely be locked. And I think devs on vzw will support a device like the note 2. Look how much development the sgs3 got before it was even unlocked. Kexec is pretty easy on Samsung devices so I'm not worried about lack of development.
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If its a Verizon phone then the chances of a locked Bootloader are 99.999% likely. In the world of IT 5 Nines is what you shoot for and Verizon shoots customers first.
locked vs. encrypted
Just a clarification: Locked and encrypted are two entirely different animals. Even the Nexus devices are locked, but they're not encrypted. The bigger question here is will the GNote II be encrypted? And, if so, will it be unencryptable?
100% locked. Has Verizon ever released an unlocked phone on launch?
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Just a clarification: Locked and encrypted are two entirely different animals. Even the Nexus devices are locked, but they're not encrypted. The bigger question here is will the GNote II be encrypted? And, if so, will it be unencryptable?
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If we go off of history, then it will be encrypted. Only time will tell if we get around the encryption.
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100% locked. Has Verizon ever released an unlocked phone on launch?
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The original Droid.
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The original Droid.
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The OG Droid was locked afaik, but poorly. But, there have been at least 3 unlocked devices on launch, Fascinate, Charge, and Stratosphere were all unlocked and didn't require anything to flash them. I believe the LTE Tab 7.7 was as well, and OG 7" Tab. The Nexus and SGS3 were the first two locked Samsung phones on VZW.
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The OG Droid was locked afaik, but poorly. But, there have been at least 3 unlocked devices on launch, Fascinate, Charge, and Stratosphere were all unlocked and didn't require anything to flash them. I believe the LTE Tab 7.7 was as well, and OG 7" Tab. The Nexus and SGS3 were the first two locked Samsung phones on VZW.
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The original Droid was definitely shipped with an unlocked bootloader out of the box. Nothing needed to be done. A lot of GSM users were upset when the Milestone was released because unlike the unlocked Droid, it had a locked and encrypted bootloader.
I had forgotten about the Charge, Fascinate, and Stratosphere, which were indeed released unlocked as well.
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The OG Droid was locked afaik, but poorly. But, there have been at least 3 unlocked devices on launch, Fascinate, Charge, and Stratosphere were all unlocked and didn't require anything to flash them. I believe the LTE Tab 7.7 was as well, and OG 7" Tab. The Nexus and SGS3 were the first two locked Samsung phones on VZW.
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What's up man? Trollin the note 2 forums as well? You thinking about getting one too?
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Droid DNA at this point is looking like it's going to be UNlockable through htc dev. Plus, unlocked as a gsm phone too. Kinda can give some hope to future note 2 owners. If not, hopefully there will be a leak good the encrypted boot loader like sg3.
Galaxy s3 was unlocked almost day1. Doubt this will be any different.
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Galaxy s3 was unlocked almost day1. Doubt this will be any different.
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IIRC, it was like a week or two before that guy got it unlocked.
Looks like its back to k-exec until they get it unlocked.
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Galaxy s3 was unlocked almost day1. Doubt this will be any different.
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The S3's bootloader was only unlocked due to a leaked bootloader without encryption. So while the chances of this happening again with the Note 2 exist, it's not something that is a given.
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The S3's bootloader was only unlocked due to a leaked bootloader without encryption. So while the chances of this happening again with the Note 2 exist, it's not something that is a given.
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I hope this will not be like Apple products and how long it can take to have some of those devices jailbroken. I think in one instance they waited over a span of a year?
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The S3's bootloader was only unlocked due to a leaked bootloader without encryption. So while the chances of this happening again with the Note 2 exist, it's not something that is a given.
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I was going to post this too. It really was a lucky thing. Some phones never got their bootloaders unlocked.
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I was going to post this too. It really was a lucky thing. Some phones never got their bootloaders unlocked.
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I'm not entirely sure if it was all just luck. Samsung doesn't like locking their phones down, so I wouldn't be surprised if they "accidently" misplaced a few things along the way to allow access for those who really wanted it. Of course, there's no guarantee of the same thing happening with the Note 2.
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Looked through quite a few pages and haven't seen this asked. Unfortunately I can't put up with the call problems of the Gnex. I just use my phone too much for work. Was considering getting the s 3 under warranty replacement if they allow it. Does anyone know if can be rooted and unlocked?
It's not even available yet........
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It's not even available yet........
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Genius in the house. I can't even count the number of time a device has been rooted before available. The international S3 was one of them.
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Genius in the house. I can't even count the number of time a device has been rooted before available. The international S3 was one of them.
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Since NO ONE HAS an S4 variant of this device yet, re-read my post again.
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Since NO ONE HAS an S4 variant of this device yet, re-read my post again.
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Re read my post again
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I don't troll much but you are an idiot. Re read my post again
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What part of no one has this phone yet do you not understand? How can it be rooted or unlocked when Samsung hasn't released one yet? Have you not been following how tightly Samsung has been keeping these things under wraps??
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Looked through quite a few pages and haven't seen this asked. Unfortunately I can't put up with the call problems of the Gnex. I just use my phone too much for work. Was considering getting the s 3 under warranty replacement if they allow it. Does anyone know if can be rooted and unlocked?
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Good luck getting the S3 as a warranty replacement because its not going to happen, the phone hasn't been released no one has one to mess with or anything so as of now it is unknown. If it was rooted I'm sure it would have been posted already all over different forums
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Good luck getting the S3 as a warranty replacement because its not going to happen, the phone hasn't been released no one has one to mess with or anything so as of now it is unknown. If it was rooted I'm sure it would have been posted already all over different forums
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Kinda what I figured but thought I would ask in case I had missed something.
Thanks for the luck I'll need it but the guy at the Verizon store today hinted that I might have a chance.
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What part of no one has this phone yet do you not understand? How can it be rooted or unlocked when Samsung hasn't released one yet? Have you not been following how tightly Samsung has been keeping these things under wraps??
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Explain how the international version was rooted before available..... just saying it happens all of the time
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Kinda what I figured but thought I would ask in case I had missed something.
Thanks for the luck I'll need it but the guy at the Verizon store today hinted that I might have a chance.
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Yeah guys/girls at Verizon stores are stupider than my door knob, example went in to the store today to get a 4G LTE sim card for my thunderbolt that's been sitting in my night stand and now my sister wants to use and the lady and guy both working said that not only I needed to bring the device in but now there's a fee for the sim card :what:
I attempted to get the S3 as a replacement and from my understanding the only way it would be possible is if there was a certified like new device available.
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Yeah guys/girls at Verizon stores are stupider than my door knob, example went in to the store today to get a 4G LTE sim card for my thunderbolt that's been sitting in my night stand and now my sister wants to use and the lady and guy both working said that not only I needed to bring the device in but now there's a fee for the sim card :what:
I attempted to get the S3 as a replacement and from my understanding the only way it would be possible is if there was a certified like new device available.
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Hmmm... I have a cracked screen and was thinking of using my insurance anyways. I wonder if I bring it in brand new and never even been taken out of the box if they would replace it that way? One could argue it's close to being the same phone to someone who doesn't really know the difference
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First of all, the phone has already been released in Europe and parts of Asia for some time. Second, a while back somebody leaked the official samsung software rom for the S3, and hackers made quick work of it and had a root method within a day (http://www.ubergizmo.com/2012/05/samsung-galaxy-s3-rooted-stock-rom-leaked/). If you google "samsung s3 root" you will find lots of pages telling you how to root. Here's one example of such a site: http://theunlockr.com/2012/05/26/how-to-root-samsung-galaxy-s3-smartphone/
I know people are saying that you cannot get a S3 as a replacement but in my situation they did give me an early upgrade to a RAZR Maxx. I had to pay 200 for it but I at least got a phone with good signal. I asked about the S3 as an option and the csr said I could if I was willing to wait. I had another upgrade coming so I had already preordered the S3. My wife is getting the RAZR MAXX and she is thrilled.
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First of all, the phone has already been released in Europe and parts of Asia for some time. Second, a while back somebody leaked the official samsung software rom for the S3, and hackers made quick work of it and had a root method within a day (http://www.ubergizmo.com/2012/05/samsung-galaxy-s3-rooted-stock-rom-leaked/). If you google "samsung s3 root" you will find lots of pages telling you how to root. Here's one example of such a site: http://theunlockr.com/2012/05/26/how-to-root-samsung-galaxy-s3-smartphone/
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Umm no. The CDMA/LTE version from Verizon has NOT been released anywhere yet. It's totally different than the one you are talking about.
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I think China Telecom may also release it at about the same time, and it will be CDMA.
Its a samsung so 99% Yes, Though give it a few weeks, it'll be up to 100% and then mmmm aokp
from what i've heard all of us in north america (canada, America, will get the exact slab of hardware, Also at&t's source was just released tonight so sit tight maybe by the end of this week its gonna be rooted!)
Here is proof that phones get rooted before release all the time. ATT, Sprint, and T-Mobile S3s' all have been rooted before anyone has the phone. I'm sure that Verizon's is just around the corner.
http://www.droiddog.com/android-blo...ooted/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook
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Here is proof that phones get rooted before release all the time. ATT, Sprint, and T-Mobile S3s' all have been rooted before anyone has the phone. I'm sure that Verizon's is just around the corner.
http://www.droiddog.com/android-blo...ooted/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook
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Reported.
And for your information. Sine the other US versions are out your post is invalid anyway.
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Reported.
And for your information. Sine the other US versions are out your post is invalid anyway.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1726960
No they are not
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1726960
No they are not dumbass
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Yes they are. Reported. Again.
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Is there anyone get way to unlock bootloader of mopho 2.3.5 .. or any otherway to use any ics or jb rom ... plz tell
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My man! This is discussed countless times here already . You should search before posting. You can only unlock your bootloader if your device was on 2.3.4 or 2.3.5 shipped. If you have applied 2.3.5 update OTA, you cannot unlock your bootloader. There is no other way to install ICS or JB ROM without unlocking the bootloader.
And you've posted your QUESTION in DEVELOPMENT thread
Plz... devs... do something .. plz unlock bootloader.... m frustrated vid locked one...........
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Please devs do something. Please unlock the bootloader. I'm frustrated with the locked one...........
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It's not up to the devs. The OTA 2.3.5 encrypted the bootloader with a signed private key that only Motorola has access too.
If you want your bootloader unlocked, complain to Motorola. Start following the Support My Moto campaign, and help us out on that front.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32363139#
Waiting for unlocking of bootloader is becoming frustration .. motorola did this think is really. ???? Bad ..
Wishes wid u devs... al d best ... and show the motorola that u r best and smart then them...
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I got my phone used from a friend. How can I tell if it got the OTA installed?
Thanks
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I got my phone used from a friend. How can I tell if it got the OTA installed?
Thanks
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Give this thread a look:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1650520
Guys, unfortunately if you want to flash custom roms, ur either going to have to move on to another platform, or try to find a MoPho with 2.3.4. Just accept it, this phone will be forgotten soon. Honestly, as much as I appreciate all the devs hard work, the custom roms on this phone are all lacking something, but that's not all their fault. Motorola screwed us all by cutting us out of the JB update. I think the MoPho works good out of the box. Rooting it alone is enough to make it a great phone.
I have not even been able to root my mopho since the update. Since my job will pay off the rest of my contract I am looking at a galaxy s3 or note2 through at&t. Any opinions out there? I have use Moto phones since Android came out, but this is a lame situation they put us in.
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richardhlee said:
I have not even been able to root my mopho since the update. Since my job will pay off the rest of my contract I am looking at a galaxy s3 or note2 through at&t. Any opinions out there? I have use Moto phones since Android came out, but this is a lame situation they put us in.
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Go with the note 2. It's no doubt the best phone I've ever had.
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Or if u don't want to get locked into another contract, get a Galaxy Nexus and go prepaid. I just picked one up a Sprint version on eBay in perfect condition for $200. I would love to have the SIII, but this Gnex is a great phone too. I loved my MoPho, but this phone puts it to shame. Easiest root and unlock I've ever seen on a phone, and the roms are amazing. Just saw LTE speeds for the first time the other day. Incredibly fast, and I got perfect signal where I never had one before. I highly recommend the Gnex.
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Or if u don't want to get locked into another contract, get a Galaxy Nexus and go prepaid. I just picked one up a Sprint version on eBay in perfect condition for $200. I would love to have the SIII, but this Gnex is a great phone too. I loved my MoPho, but this phone puts it to shame. Easiest root and unlock I've ever seen on a phone, and the roms are amazing. Just saw LTE speeds for the first time the other day. Incredibly fast, and I got perfect signal where I never had one before. I highly recommend the Gnex.
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What prepaid service are you on with your sprint gnex?
Sorry, I didn't explain well. I was just recommending prepaid. I'm not on prepaid yet, stuck with Sprint contract for another 8 months, but as soon as my contract expires I'll sell my Gnex and either buy another one hspa version, or an SIII. I'll proly go with Straight Talk or Solavei prepaid.
What are the real differences w/ Verizon Note 2 vs to other Note 2 versions? And I am not talking about stickers. What is the differences in hardware, software and overall experience? And are they giving multitasking out the door? Etc...
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What are the real differences w/ Verizon Note 2 vs to other Note 2 versions? And I am not talking about stickers. What is the differences in hardware, software and overall experience? And are they giving multitasking out the door? Etc...
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Anything right now about this is just pure speculation.
Right now it is thought they are pretty much identical to Sprint / AT&T models, except for maybe multi-window feature. It seems like there are updates that have been rolled out/will soon be available by carrier and a modified ROM that is supposedly going to be released on XDA that has the feature.
only known difference is home button branding on verizon only.
tmobile and att have wireless charging contacts exposed on back panel
sprint does not
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only known difference is home button branding on verizon only.
tmobile and att have wireless charging contacts exposed on back panel
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I thought the leads on the Sprint version were covered up by something.
There are some different pre-installed apps on the various carrier branded versions. Hardware is the same as far as I know, minus possibly the battery. I think carriers may also offer slightly different color variations as well, similar to the SGS3. For the most part though, Samsung has stopped making 400 different configurations of one phone and are making one phone and just changing the software around for the various carriers instead.
I'm curious if the Verizon version will be quad-core.
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I'm curious if the Verizon version will be quad-core.
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There's no need to be curious. It is quad-core.
Hardware will only be different in color/branding, and any changes to the radio chips/firmware so they work with VZWs network. Other than that, all devices should be the same from a hardware standpoint. Software is where most of the differences will be, but most of the stuff should be the same as well, with only a handful of carrier specific apps being different.
Verizon says the the note doesn't have nfc does anyone know if that is true?
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DJ1994 said:
Verizon says the the note doesn't have nfc does anyone know if that is true?
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Where?
If it is a rep I wouldn't read too much Ito what they say. Without NFC that means no sbeam which seems unlikely
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Verizon says the the note doesn't have nfc does anyone know if that is true?
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Are you referring to the website comparison? If so, Verizon already said that was a mistake. I second the sbeam logic.
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Samsung Music Hub is part of the features of Samsung Galaxy Note II (Verizon) Check out Samsung support site for Verizon version. The site doesn't mention NFC, but Samsung's support page for T-Mobile's Note 2 doesn't show NFC either even when that device has NFC. The NFC is part of Samsung Music Hub so you can "beam" music. So I take that Samsung Galaxy Note II (Verizon) as having NFC. And yes, the support site does confirm the S Beam.
agree gaminish
I think it does not matter much
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While it won't stop me from purchasing the phone, I have used NFC on my GNex like crazy. I love Gwallet and being to bump stuff over to my Nexus 7 and back. So for me, it matters a little bit
NFC is there on Verizon version. And there is a hack that gets Google Wallet installed into Galaxy Note 2 and running.
The main question is "When can our community find a way for us to get around the bootloader locked?", so we can root these babies.
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NFC is there on Verizon version. And there is a hack that gets Google Wallet installed into Galaxy Note 2 and running.
The main question is "When can our community find a way for us to get around the bootloader locked?", so we can root these babies.
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Even if the bootloader is locked we should be able to get root.
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Even if the bootloader is locked we should be able to get root.
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Lets do it! Roooot!!! All Smiles
The only hardware differences are that there is a cdma radio in the Verizon one
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I have strong confidence in the dev community to get root on Verizon's version without much delay.
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I have strong confidence in the dev community to get root on Verizon's version without much delay.
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I'm with you on that. There are alot of great devs out there! I'm sure root will be obtained very soon after release. The bootloader, however, will be a different beast...
I have been hearing around the xda community that this wonderful device will be joining the blacklisted devices over at at&t and Verizon. I am referring to the bootloader. Any good news out there?
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Oops. Does this belong in questions and answers ?
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Yes it does go in Q&A.
There are working models at best buy. I'm not 100% sure how you would check...probably just boot into the bootloader and see what it says.
The T-Mobile version boot loader is usually unlocked.
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Think we will have to wait and see really.
Not sure when pre orders will ship, but we should be able to find out April 11th
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I'm not buying until I know for sure. Even then I might go with HTC since KNOX Security sucks.
I'm gonna tell T-Mobile as soon as I get mine that everything's working fine, don't want a replacement, but note that knox was already tripped when I got it. Ha ha
Not sure how they can dispute that later for warranty issues.
Even though I'm probably not going to root it or anything for a while.
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T-Mobile WILL have LOCKED BL
Guys here
This time around it looks like AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile will have S5 with locked bootloader. (Only Sprint's S5 will have unlocked BL).
1. AT&T started with S4 and continued the tradition there after (G2, N3 etc.) (Also no dev edition AFAIK)
2. T-Mobile started with LG G Flex and looks like it will continue the tradition with S5. (Source) (Also no dev edition AFAIK)
3. Verizon started who knows when? (At least verizon is nice enough to have Dev edition, albeit expensive as hell).
What does all this mean?
Well you can't have "traditional" custom recovery so that means NO ASOP, NO custom Kernels etc.
You can have a recovery called "Safestrap" which will allow you to flash only TW based ROMs and simple MODs such as bootanimations but nothing more.
That is possible.
Not a confirmation that the T-Mobile variant with be locked though.
With the most recent update to the s4 they could have made it locked but they didn't as far as I can tell. Just has knox on it.
Still will need to wait and see I guess.
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coming from a you s4
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Yup. I like the idea of a faster processor. Even if marginal. The finger print reader and water resistance.
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Everyone knows development only really takes off after about 6 months to a year. Give the devs time to crack the possible locked bootloader.
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Everyone knows development only really takes off after about 6 months to a year. Give the devs time to crack the possible locked bootloader.
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Lol. Look at AT&T's N3 forum
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Lol. Look at AT&T's N3 forum
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Or anyone who has taken the S4 MF3 or later updates...safestrap only. I dont know why ppl do OTA's these days its never anything to help us only to hinder us.
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I got a tmobile s4 and note 3 both with updated 4.4.2 bootloaders and they are not locked. what att do or verizon has nothing to go with tmobile. as far as the lg flex that was lg decision not tmobile as they are all locked. knox has nothing to do with a locked bootloader. I do not see tmobile locking the bootloader
Tmobile decided to lock z1s bootloader. Trend is pointing in the wrong direction if you ask me. Hopefully they don't lock it.
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Tmobile decided to lock z1s bootloader. Trend is pointing in the wrong direction if you ask me. Hopefully they don't lock it.
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T-Mobile made Alcatel lock the OneTouch Fierce and they'll do it some more apparently.
T-Mobile Secure Lock.
Haven't seen that on any device so far and the article is almost a year old.
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Haven't seen that on any device so far and the article is almost a year old.
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Alcatel OneTouch line are because of Secure Lock, and are still modern phones they are selling. You have the burden of proof on your hands. I for one wouldn't buy a T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5 before knowing 100% it's unlocked or unlockable. Besides... the Note 3 is still unlocked and quite a comparable device!
We'll see in a few weeks.
is there a version of the device unlocked worldwide? or just versions locked to carier?
juninhoak said:
is there a version of the device unlocked worldwide? or just versions locked to carier?
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You should email LG website. As right now it's only for carries.
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x1tymez said:
You should email LG website. As right now it's only for carries.
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so I can't buy and use another operator outside the USA?
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so I can't buy and use another operator outside the USA?
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You can. Make sure you do your homework. Each LG V60 carriers have different bands.
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You can. Make sure you do your homework. Each LG V60 carriers have different bands.
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but the devices are not attached to the carrier for a period of time?
I've heard if folks that have used twitter to ask for day 1 permanent unlock and have received it. Even when not fully paid off.
TMO phone BTW
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This is the response i received a few hours ago :
My whole reason for asking for unlocked was to Unlock the Bootloader. This would technically be my 1st LG I've ever own since July 2010 when I got my very 1st Android through Sprint Called the HTC EVO. I havent looked to another OS since. Feel in love with Development from the start, currently on Moto G7 aka River Android Dev Team and just left the Google Pixel 4 4XL Dev Group. Bunch of immature lil kids.... Anyway, is there no possibility of Unlocking the BootLoader in the V60? no way to install or flash Magisk for ROOT? No TWRP? I cant even imagine....[emoji23]
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They were listed as international versions on Amazon a week before launch....
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Not surprised in the slightest that this is the case now and probably will get more prominent going forward. I'm guessing the money is in the carriers and not in selling unlocked phones direct to consumers.
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psawjack said:
Not surprised in the slightest that this is the case now and probably will get more prominent going forward. I'm guessing the money is in the carriers and not in selling unlocked phones direct to consumers.
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Carrier Unlock isnt an issue, Just went through it on my Pixel 4XL. Took me (7) devices but once i found the right rep at TMO i was able to get them to unlock it, a) Same day i received it, b) wasnt even active on my account yet c)100% of Device was owed. d):laugh:
I could toggle oem unlock out of the box, cant enter bootloader though... Just fastbootd
juninhoak said:
is there a version of the device unlocked worldwide? or just versions locked to carier?
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Be careful! The carrier-locked LG phones only show carrier-specific radio bands in their spec sheets. This seems improbable in a modern phone but I'm not taking any chances. If the specs are right, a T-Mobile phone would work great at home but be dead while traveling.