May I know if I got an ATT Atrix 4G and unlock the bootloader on day 1. Do I still need carrier unlock code for using other carrier?
Shoundn't be carrier lock is sitting inside bootloader originally?
Thanks in advance.
I still needed to unlock my carrier. Think you do too.
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Unlocking the bootloader and carrier unlock - are two completely different things.
The only way to carrier unlock the Atrix is by typing in the correct unlock code.
xploited said:
Unlocking the bootloader and carrier unlock - are two completely different things.
The only way to carrier unlock the Atrix is by typing in the correct unlock code.
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Thanks. However, do you mean carrier lock is not sitting inside bootloader? I thought it were... So, where the carrier lock sitting at? sbf?
xploited said:
Unlocking the bootloader and carrier unlock - are two completely different things.
The only way to carrier unlock the Atrix is by typing in the correct unlock code.
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carrier lock should be some kind of low level program perform carrier check inside bootloader, right? (correct me if i wrong). So, these 2 things are NOT completely no relationship. If bootloader unlocked, logically thinking that there has to be some way bypass carrier lock.
ducati1098s said:
carrier lock should be some kind of low level program perform carrier check inside bootloader, right? (correct me if i wrong). So, these 2 things are NOT completely no relationship. If bootloader unlocked, logically thinking that there has to be some way bypass carrier lock.
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no there isnt a way as of now. you need to unlock both seperately if you want sim unlock AND boot loader unlock. one does not unlock the other, you need to do both.
hi i want to buy htc droid dna from ebay that said verizon unlocked.i want to know if i get locked back if i unlocked bootloader or flash custom roms.if it will not locked back i will get one.im living outside of usa.so im a bit afriad.
very sorry for my english.
noriya said:
hi i want to buy htc droid dna from ebay that said verizon unlocked.i want to know if i get locked back if i unlocked bootloader or flash custom roms.if it will not locked back i will get one.im living outside of usa.so im a bit afriad.
very sorry for my english.
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I don't know about that.... I just know you can unlock it .... and root it
syler2012 said:
I don't know about that.... I just know you can unlock it .... and root it
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ok thanks,i will give thanks all for reply my question.
The phone comes with the sim unlocked. You can use it with another carrier's sim card without any extra steps. (You may need to verify compatility of the radios/frequencies).
There is a second lock on the phone - the bootloader. You will see many threads regarding unlocking the bootloader, as well as "rooting" - getting superuser access. Unlocking the bootloader has nothing to do with the sim. Unlocking/locking the bootloader will not affect the sim card lock (or lack thereof).
It is, and always will be(unless Verizon tries to update it and lock it down), sim unlocked. So you can use any sim in it.
But it is not boot loader unlocked stock. You have to do that yourself.
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jasoraso said:
The phone comes with the sim unlocked. You can use it with another carrier's sim card without any extra steps. (You may need to verify compatility of the radios/frequencies).
There is a second lock on the phone - the bootloader. You will see many threads regarding unlocking the bootloader, as well as "rooting" - getting superuser access. Unlocking the bootloader has nothing to do with the sim. Unlocking/locking the bootloader will not affect the sim card lock (or lack thereof).
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thanks guy,that is what i want to know.
Bigandrewgold said:
It is, and always will be(unless Verizon tries to update it and lock it down), sim unlocked. So you can use any sim in it.
But it is not boot loader unlocked stock. You have to do that yourself.
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thanks my fri.
What exactly am I blocked from doing with a locked boot loader? There aren't too many roms out there for my Stellar... I figure I'd try to port one from an SIII... but with the seller's locked boot loader could I even get that far? Or is it stock Verizon roms or nothing?
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LeoRex said:
What exactly am I blocked from doing with a locked boot loader?
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You can't use custom kernels (anyway, you can use custom ROMs).
it restricts write access to some places
I am scouring everywhere for a way to do a sim unlock (i'm assuming this is the bootloader?) my boss sent me a new one of these and I live in a place where I have NO access to Verizon.. and if I don't figure this out i'll have a wifi capable paperweight.. I DID root the device though and put super battery saver on it.
any luck out there?
Cheers-
korelian said:
...a sim unlock (i'm assuming this is the bootloader?)...
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NO, both are a completely different things. Unlock the bootloader will allow you to use another kernel, regardless your network operator.
Some Samsung devices can be sim-unlocked for free (check Google Play), but for major of the rest of the phones, you need to paid for it.
htc
RoberGalarga said:
NO, both are a completely different things. Unlock the bootloader will allow you to use another kernel, regardless your network operator.
Some Samsung devices can be sim-unlocked for free (check Google Play), but for major of the rest of the phones, you need to paid for it.
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htc explorer unlocks sim when you root it. Dont know about other htc phones.
https://myphoneupdate.com/root-lg-g8x-thinq/
Haven't gotten the G8X, yet anyway, does anyone know if any of the methods the author listed above work, or is this site a known malware/scam site?
Not too sure, but the steps for unlocking the bootloader mention using the .bin file from an LG V40, so I'm not sure if it's legit or not...
https://myphoneupdate.com/unlock-bootloader-lg-g8x-thinq/
ok
g850emw european supports official bootloader unlock
my g8x now have unlocked bootloader =)
Syrop said:
OK
g850emw European supports official bootloader unlock
my g8x now have unlocked bootloader =)
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Could you elaborate, which resources did you use and what was the process, also does this now mean you are able to install TWRP, if so, which exact version and then are you able to root through TWRP or ODIN?
Wonder if there's a place one can find out whether this would work on US AT&T locked version, will unlock, speaking of which, why are there videos out there talking about that there's a cost to unlocking carrier, isn't the unlock free and provided on AT&T's website, what's the difference in terms of privacy risks and $?
Thanks
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Could you elaborate, which resources did you use and what was the process, also does this now mean you are able to install TWRP, if so, which exact version and then are you able to root through TWRP or ODIN?
Wonder if there's a place one can find out whether this would work on US AT&T locked version, will unlock, speaking of which, why are there videos out there talking about that there's a cost to unlocking carrier, isn't the unlock free and provided on AT&T's website, what's the difference in terms of privacy risks and $?
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so, i used official unlock - https://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev
Syrop said:
so, i used official unlock - https://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev
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Which device from the list of supported devices did you use?
From developer.lge.com:
Supported Devices
The following devices support unlocking the bootloader:
• LG V50: LMV500EM for the European market
• LG V40: LMV405EBW for the European market
• LG G7: LMG710EM for the European market
• LG V30: H930 and H930G for the European market
• LG G6: US997.USA for the U.S. open market
• LG G6: H870 for the European market
• LG V20: US996.USA for the U.S. open market
• LG V10: H960A for the European market and Android M (Except France)
• LG G5 SE: H840 for the European market
• LG G5: RS988.USA for the U.S. open market
• LG G5: H850 for the European market
• LG G4: H815 for the European market
Unlocking the Bootloader is only supported on selected devices.
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Which device from the list of supported devices did you use?
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no one
for now you only need to write IMEI and Device-ID, not choose model
and it works
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no one
for now you only need to write IMEI and Device-ID, not choose model
and it works
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Gotcha.
Did you go through the full process of unlocking your bootloader, or did you just use fastboot to get the device ID credentials and get an email from LG with the .bin file?
You got me curious!!
Does this mean that upon unlocking the bootloader, installing a different ROM, rooting, one unlocks also the carrier, or is separate issue and how come some pay money for it when it seemingly is free on the carrier website? Scam? Or how are these private persons able to unlock the carrier for you? Say AT&T -> Global.
Also, is TWRP always device model specific or is there an option which is compatible for multiple models, likely to work with G8X in this case, I'm assuming a G8X specific TWRP does not exist.
yes, guys
i have g8x g850ewm for european market
i officially unlock bootloader using https://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev?categoryTypeCode=ANRS
for now it's only need IMEI and Device-ID (look at screenshot)
for now, with root i managed to use volte and vowifi in Russia =)
Syrop said:
yes, guys
i have g8x g850ewm for european market
i officially unlock bootloader using https://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev?categoryTypeCode=ANRS
for now it's only need IMEI and Device-ID (look at screenshot)
for now, with root i managed to use volte and vowifi in Russia =)
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how did you flash magisk? Do you have a working twrp img? I didnt find one.
Syrop said:
yes, guys
i have g8x g850ewm for european market
i officially unlock bootloader using https://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev?categoryTypeCode=ANRS
for now it's only need IMEI and Device-ID (look at screenshot)
for now, with root i managed to use volte and vowifi in Russia =)
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How did you get into bootloader, adb reboot bootloader or adb reboot fastboot just reboots the device into android.
ClownWorld said:
How did you get into bootloader, adb reboot bootloader or adb reboot fastboot just reboots the device into android.
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Did you follow the steps found here? ---> https://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev
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Did you follow the steps found here? ---> https://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev
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Dev mode [x]
Debugging [x]
OEM unlock [x]
Yet it reboots into android.
EDIT: Looks like AT&T has disabled bootloader. What are my options?
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how did you flash magisk? Do you have a working twrp img? I didnt find one.
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downloaded full kdz
extracted it
copy boot.img to phone memory
in magisk app - patch boot.img
copy to desktop and flash using fastboot
fastboot flash boot_a boot_patched.img
fastboot flash boot_b boot_patched.img
easy
ClownWorld said:
Dev mode [x]
Debugging [x]
OEM unlock [x]
Yet it reboots into android.
EDIT: Looks like AT&T has disabled bootloader. What are my options?
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I haven't tried it yet, so I can't say for sure, but you have the SDK tools you need on your desktop?
And you're running the CMD window from within the same folder that you have the SDK tools?
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I haven't tried it yet, so I can't say for sure, but you have the SDK tools you need on your desktop?
And you're running the CMD window from within the same folder that you have the SDK tools?
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I don't think that matters, all commands are recognized, it's that AT&T has disabled bootloader, unless someone releases and exploit like this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671396
https://www.xda-developers.com/boot...s-been-found-for-the-sprint-oneplus-7-pro-5g/ - more recent
Can't do anything, as far as I understand it. So I guess no root, no twrp/recovery, no privacy. If these exploits are heavily model specific it will probably never happen with the G8X. Mainly I wanted to have root, de-google the etc. the phone with micro-g, and have twrp, hopefully customize roms, but I should have done more research beforehand.
Would be better if https://www.xda-developers.com/leaked-eu-proposal-smartphone-batteries-replaceable/ gets passed and soon So one can buy a phone at least somewhat worth buying, as we don't even own what we buy these days, communist beast system devices and all. What a crock.
But aleast people now will know that the guide is legit (?), thanks to our Bratan here (cpc), provided you don't have a carrier branded phone -> locked the bootloader.
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I don't think that matters, all commands are recognized, it's that AT&T has disabled bootloader, unless someone releases and exploit like this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671396
https://www.xda-developers.com/boot...s-been-found-for-the-sprint-oneplus-7-pro-5g/ - more recent
Can't do anything, as far as I understand it. So I guess no root, no twrp/recovery, no privacy. If these exploits are heavily model specific it will probably never happen with the G8X. Mainly I wanted to have root, de-google the etc. the phone with micro-g, and have twrp, hopefully customize roms, but I should have done more research beforehand.
Would be better if https://www.xda-developers.com/leaked-eu-proposal-smartphone-batteries-replaceable/ gets passed and soon So one can buy a phone at least somewhat worth buying, as we don't even own what we buy these days, communist beast system devices and all. What a crock.
But aleast people now will know that the guide is legit, thanks to our Bratan here (cpc), provided you don't have a carrier branded phone -> locked the bootloader.
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What model number is your device?
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What model number is your device?
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LM-G850UM
I wonder if I can unlock the carrier from AT&T at least, the unlock portal at at&t says that it's still under contract or something like that, not sure what that means, will the guys contract run out in 12-24 mo and I will be able to unlock it through the AT&T portal or has he somehow bailed on it and it's locked forever.
I've also seen sites selling unlock codes, which this thing does ask for when I put in a different sim card, however I don't know if these sites are legit and if they work for never models like the G8x.
So that's where I'm currently at.
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LM-G850UM
I wonder if I can unlock the carrier from AT&T at least, the unlock portal at at&t says that it's still under contract or something like that, not sure what that means, will the guys contract run out in 12-24 mo and I will be able to unlock it through the AT&T portal or has he somehow bailed on it and it's locked forever.
I've also seen sites selling unlock codes, which this thing does ask for when I put in a different sim card, however I don't know if these sites are legit and if they work for never models like the G8x.
So that's where I'm currently at.
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I'm not sure, I'm on Bell in Canada, and since 2017 all devices in Canada are sold as unlocked.
If you have an older device that IS carrier locked, you can get the carrier to unlock it for you at no charge.
I used to use a site to unlock devices, and the price ranged anywhere from $10 to $100 depending on the device, but I can't for the life of me remember what site that was.
That was back around 2012/2013.
Mine is also LM-G850UM, but I haven't tried the process of unlocking the bootloader yet.
I'm concerned that once I submit the device ID, it will void the warranty, and if it doesn't actually unlock the bootloader, then I've wasted the warranty for nothing.
I want to make sim unlock for sprint S48c. Who has the network unlocked s48c so that we can get some files to make the unlock sim possible for free..
chozycorleon said:
I want to make sim unlock for sprint S48c. Who has the network unlocked s48c so that we can get some files to make the unlock sim possible for free..
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Hi, have found a way to unlock it?
Can any know where or how can I unlock to any network the Cat S48c
Awahholdings said:
Can any know where or how can I unlock to any network the Cat S48c
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i know how , but we need find other firmware not, sprint firmware
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i know how , but we need find other firmware not, sprint firmware
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All 21 Devices I have are locked by Sprint tell me is it possible to unlock or it can't be unlocked if is sprint firmware? Or let me send you some IMEI you can try one and see if we can do Business.
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i know how , but we need find other firmware not, sprint firmware
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i know how , but we need find other firmware not, sprint firmware
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All 21 Devices I have are locked by Sprint tell me is it possible to unlock or it can't be unlocked if is sprint firmware? Or let me send you some IMEI you can try one and see if we can do Business.
1. 352108100592836
2. 352108100441778
3. 352108100608822
4. 352108100452122
5. 352108100545339
6. 352108100581300
7. 352108100456636
8. 352108100594386
9. 352108100597116
10. 352108100546766
11. 352108100500565
12. 352108100265045
13. 352108100592380
14. 352108100449821
15. 352108100594030
The remaining 6 PCs are not with me please let me know if we have other way unlock
Awahholdings said:
All 21 Devices I have are locked by Sprint tell me is it possible to unlock or it can't be unlocked if is sprint firmware? Or let me send you some IMEI you can try one and see if we can do Business.
All 21 Devices I have are locked by Sprint tell me is it possible to unlock or it can't be unlocked if is sprint firmware? Or let me send you some IMEI you can try one and see if we can do Business.
1. 352108100592836
2. 352108100441778
3. 352108100608822
4. 352108100452122
5. 352108100545339
6. 352108100581300
7. 352108100456636
8. 352108100594386
9. 352108100597116
10. 352108100546766
11. 352108100500565
12. 352108100265045
13. 352108100592380
14. 352108100449821
15. 352108100594030
The remaining 6 PCs are not with me please let me know if we have other way unlock
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hi bro, i already unlock sonim xp8800 sprint and att, no matter imei , can change, but with cat s48c we dont have a loader or a stock rom only backups and all backups are sprint, for example for unlock sonim sprint the fast way is flash att rom without check modemst1 and modemst2 , so i have a theory with cat , when already unlock if restore qcn and fix imei the imei fixed is imei 2, y remove from the sim tray the extra cover i think is for sim 2(imei2) but nothing happen, maybe becouse stock rom only recognize single sim, on sonim already enable dual sim. if you are available for work with me send pm
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hi bro, i already unlock sonim xp8800 sprint and att, no matter imei , can change, but with cat s48c we dont have a loader or a stock rom only backups and all backups are sprint, for example for unlock sonim sprint the fast way is flash att rom without check modemst1 and modemst2 , so i have a theory with cat , when already unlock if restore qcn and fix imei the imei fixed is imei 2, y remove from the sim tray the extra cover i think is for sim 2(imei2) but nothing happen, maybe becouse stock rom only recognize single sim, on sonim already enable dual sim. if you are available for work with me send pm
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Yes Bro let's work out on this issue
Hlw have anyone found a way to unlock
S48c?
Awahholdings said:
Yes Bro let's work out on this issue
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How are you Brother Did you get the means or ways to unlock Cat S48c