Hey,
I just wanted to inform you guys that switching on the OEM Unlock will force a factory reset after the next reboot (Security Integrity Check). So do it rather sooner then later, before you have to setup all again.
Update:
I took the time and tested it on ARC5, you can see the results on the attached image.
PS: Deactivating the OEM Unlock results in the same situation -> Factory Reset.
Tested and confirmed :good:
Savoury said:
Hey,
I just wanted to inform you guys that switching on the OEM Unlock will force a factory reset after the next reboot (Security Integrity Check). So do it rather sooner then later, before you have to setup all again.
Tested and confirmed on 3 different devices. :good:
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Exynos or Snapdragon ?
Exynos.
I would expect the SD to act the same, as its a Knox related thing.
Savoury said:
Hey,
I just wanted to inform you guys that switching on the OEM Unlock will force a factory reset after the next reboot (Security Integrity Check). So do it rather sooner then later, before you have to setup all again.
Tested and confirmed on 3 different devices. :good:
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Thanks for the heads-up, mines due here in a few hours, it'll be turned on before I do any personal config stuff :good::good:
Does it trip Knox if you turn on unlock bootloader and reboot?
candiesdoodle said:
Does it trip Knox if you turn on unlock bootloader and reboot?
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No
but isn't always a locked bootloader as usual ? Qualcomm and Samsung as always can't allow to flash TWRP on Snap Galaxys
wolfgart said:
but isn't always a locked bootloader as ususal ? Qualcomm and Samsung as always can't allow to flash TWRP on Snap Galaxys
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Right, you need to be on Exynos for the software switch
OEM unlock is hiddin on my GS9+ (Exynos) [emoji848]
It's right there.. dunno where yours is hiding.
Savoury said:
It's right there.. dunno where yours is hiding.
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Might be a CSC problem
Maybe. I'm on DBT..
What does OEM unlock accomplish on a US Snapdragon carrier phone?
El Maestro said:
OEM unlock is hiddin on my GS9+ (Exynos) [emoji848]
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Boot into Download mode - see if it says "Pre-Normal" - if so, you will have to wait 7 days before you can use OEM unlock - if it does say Pre-Normal, you are locked from flashing anything until it does show OEM unlock. This will happen in 7 days - if we have twrp by then and you plan to flash twrp - you will need to get the RMM State Fix and flash that immediately after flashing TWRP. You can find the RMM FIX here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75360965&postcount=22
The "Pre-Normal" thing is a known thing for S8/S8Plus and Note 8 Phones and at least for now, will be something many of us will have to deal with from now on.
meyerweb said:
What does OEM unlock accomplish on a US Snapdragon carrier phone?
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I'd be really surprised if there is a functioning OEM unlock switch on the US SD phone.
Geekser said:
Boot into Download mode - see if it says "Pre-Normal" - if so, you will have to wait 7 days before you can use OEM unlock - if it does say Pre-Normal, you are locked from flashing anything until it does show OEM unlock. This will happen in 7 days - if we have twrp by then and you plan to flash twrp - you will need to get the RMM State Fix and flash that immediately after flashing TWRP. You can find the RMM FIX here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75360965&postcount=22
The "Pre-Normal" thing is a known thing for S8/S8Plus and Note 8 Phones and at least for now, will be something many of us will have to deal with from now on.
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i would but I'm almost half way to my "7 days jail".
El Maestro said:
i would but I'm almost half way to my "7 days jail".
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Then you already know what to do - for what it's worth, I went thru this on my S8 Plus - contrary to what some have said, you can turn the phone off - doesn't effect your time in jail at all - you just need to keep data enabled while the phone is on -- and not take out the sim card.
good luck to you my friend.
Savoury said:
Hey,
I just wanted to inform you guys that switching on the OEM Unlock will force a factory reset after the next reboot (Security Integrity Check). So do it rather sooner then later, before you have to setup all again.
Tested and confirmed on 3 different devices. :good:
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I don't think you are correct. I changed my OEM Unlock on this phone and every other phone I own and it NEVER does a factory reset. Never. Switched on OEM unlock today and it did not do a factory reset on my S9 Plus.
Geekser said:
I don't think you are correct. I changed my OEM Unlock on this phone and every other phone I own and it NEVER does a factory reset. Never. Switched on OEM unlock today and it did not do a factory reset on my S9 Plus.
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You did reboot the phone after enabling OEM Unlock?
This is the time, when Integrity check fails and you need to factory reset. And yes, that is completely new for Samsung and at the moment only on the S9/S9+
maik005 said:
You did reboot the phone after enabling OEM Unlock?
This is the time, when Integrity check fails and you need to factory reset. And yes, that is completely new for Samsung and at the moment only on the S9/S9+
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Yes, I rebooted the phone immediately after I switched on OEM unlock and it did not do a factory reset.
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So I purchased me a returned tab s3 and it's activation locked. Is there a way to bypass this?
TKwavel said:
So I purchased me a returned tab s3 and it's activation locked. Is there a way to bypass this?
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I'd exchange it for a new device, FRP lock should have been disabled before the store accepted it as a return
TKwavel said:
So I purchased me a returned tab s3 and it's activation locked. Is there a way to bypass this?
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I have the same issue. Did you find a fix?
FRP lock goes away after you delete all your accounts from your accounts section in Options. I have a SM-T827R4 and was able to get the FRP lock disabled this way. Unfortunately i cannot get past the Qualcomm lock on it. No way to root it
Same situation here. A friend bought refurbished Tab S3 from US and shipped to my country. FRP locked!!
iriman said:
FRP lock goes away after you delete all your accounts from your accounts section in Options. I have a SM-T827R4 and was able to get the FRP lock disabled this way. Unfortunately i cannot get past the Qualcomm lock on it. No way to root it
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There is no Qualcomm lock, and as far as I'm aware US CELLULAR don't bootloader lock their devices.
This device is indeed bootloader locked. There is no oem unlock option anywhere in dev settings where it should be like every other Tab s3 on the market.
iriman said:
This device is indeed bootloader locked. There is no oem unlock option anywhere in dev settings where it should be like every other Tab s3 on the market.
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Bummer, when did USC start locking bootloaders?
ashyx said:
Bummer, when did USC start locking bootloaders?
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From what I've read all devices they sell are supposed to have an unlocked bootloader after Feb 2016. Devices prior are not included. My only hope is they release an update making that OEM unlock available. I've contacted USCC directly and they had no information as to why or when it might be available. Sucks, but eh. Its still a nice device.
iriman said:
From what I've read all devices they sell are supposed to have an unlocked bootloader after Feb 2016. Devices prior are not included. My only hope is they release an update making that OEM unlock available. I've contacted USCC directly and they had no information as to why or when it might be available. Sucks, but eh. Its still a nice device.
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Does that mean you get the 'secure check fail' warning on the device screen when flashing?
ashyx said:
Does that mean you get the 'secure check fail' warning on the device screen when flashing?
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Yes, It will not proceed past the Qualcomm Secure Boot, and states "Secure Check Failed."
Yeah this lock is why I was unable to get your TWRP build to work for me a few weeks back. It is indeed locked. :\
Hi guys
this guide work on tab s3, tested on my SM-T825 blocked by previous user.
techoxygen.com/frp-bypass-android-nougat-7/
Hello XDA, I've been wanting to root my S6 for a while now, and i think you can do it with adb. So when trying this i noticed i needed an unlocked bootloader, and i thought i had it because i had CRom service on my S6, but never opened it. When i did, it just crashed. Now, i'm not sure if I can just use
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or i need something else. I'm on Mac so i am very, very limited. I at least can get adb to work. If i can use adb and or fastboot to unlock my device's bootloader (without messing DM Verity) then please tell me right away.
iLoveMuffinz said:
Hello XDA, I've been wanting to root my S6 for a while now, and i think you can do it with adb. So when trying this i noticed i needed an unlocked bootloader, and i thought i had it because i had CRom service on my S6, but never opened it. When i did, it just crashed. Now, i'm not sure if I can just use or i need something else. I'm on Mac so i am very, very limited. I at least can get adb to work. If i can use adb and or fastboot to unlock my device's bootloader (without messing DM Verity) then please tell me right away.
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What variant s6 do you have?
Go to Settings - About Device - Build number. Tap on that repeatedly until you see that Developer Options has been enabled.
Go back to Settings. You will now see a new entry called Developer options. Tap on that.
Under Developer options you will see OEM Unlock. Switch that to On.
And you are done! Just that easy!
koop1955 said:
Go to Settings - About Device - Build number. Tap on that repeatedly until you see that Developer Options has been enabled.
Go back to Settings. You will now see a new entry called Developer options. Tap on that.
Under Developer options you will see OEM Unlock. Switch that to On.
And you are done! Just that easy!
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It's not that easy, the option is called "Allow OEM unlocking" which I already have turned on. All that option does is allow the bootloader to be unlocked.
sofir786 said:
What variant s6 do you have?
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920T Unlocked.
I know. A rare S6 model, bought in Panama.
iLoveMuffinz said:
920T Unlocked.
I know. A rare S6 model, bought in Panama.
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What version android are you on, btw the user previous is correct, once you use OEM unlock all you need to do is flash cf-autoroot, OEM unlock make sure that after rooting the phone does not trip frp and just lock you out of your device.
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Just another note the g920t is classified as a T-mobile variant, it's got its own whole forum here on xda, if you don't get any luck here might be an idea to pop on over there and have a look see
sofir786 said:
What version android are you on, btw the user previous is correct, once you use OEM unlock all you need to do is flash cf-autoroot, OEM unlock make sure that after rooting the phone does not trip frp and just lock you out of your device.
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Just another note the g920t is classified as a T-mobile variant, it's got its own whole forum here on xda, if you don't get any luck here might be an idea to pop on over there and have a look see
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Ok, I'm on 6.0.1 (Y is Samsung so slow when releasing updates) and a quick reminder: I'm on Mac, how am I supposed to flash CF-autoroot?
And I got confused by "make sure after rooting​the phone does not trip frp and just lock out of your device" Do you mean to be careful not to brick my device?
iLoveMuffinz said:
Ok, I'm on 6.0.1 (Y is Samsung so slow when releasing updates) and a quick reminder: I'm on Mac, how am I supposed to flash CF-autoroot?
And I got confused by "make sure after rooting​the phone does not trip frp and just lock out of your device" Do you mean to be careful not to brick my device?
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FRP is factory reset protection, if you don't allow OEM unlock when after you have carried out root and try to log into phone again you won't be able to do so, it's a security feature, frp is very tricky and it's important you make sure you have OEM unlock enabled before trying to do anything. You can use a software called heimdall which is similar to Odin and can be downloaded for mac. Yeah samsung always rolls out updates for international before anything else, just how they work. Before doing anything I highly advise you to visit the g920t forums, you will get more info there than you will here on the international forum. I hope you manage to get things done
sofir786 said:
What version android are you on, btw the user previous is correct, once you use OEM unlock all you need to do is flash cf-autoroot, OEM unlock make sure that after rooting the phone does not trip frp and just lock you out of your device.
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Thanks for pointing that out. I don't know why I expect people to be grateful on XDA, just because someone tries to help them.
Using a Mac, you flash files using Heimdall: http://glassechidna.com.au/heimdall/
Ok so I think I'm good to go:
I attached some screenshots checking if everything is correct. Also, is http://glassechidna.com.au/heimdall/ the correct and official site to get Heimdall? And my device's build is G920TUES5DQD1 which was released a few days ago, and I'm not sure if the CF auto root file was based on an earlier update. Will I still be able to use it?
is g920v bootloader unlockable?
is it possible to downgrade thanks to this oem unlock?
sofir786 said:
FRP is factory reset protection, if you don't allow OEM unlock when after you have carried out root and try to log into phone again you won't be able to do so, it's a security feature, frp is very tricky and it's important you make sure you have OEM unlock enabled before trying to do anything. You can use a software called heimdall which is similar to Odin and can be downloaded for mac. Yeah samsung always rolls out updates for international before anything else, just how they work. Before doing anything I highly advise you to visit the g920t forums, you will get more info there than you will here on the international forum. I hope you manage to get things done
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My phone has the front tripped, is there any way to reset it? I can't even figure out how to pull up the system info, I can pull up the recovery menu and hard reset but I don't know how to, if possible, reset the front. Any advice?
Sent from my LGE LG-LS777 using XDA Labs
iLoveMuffinz said:
Hello XDA, I've been wanting to root my S6 for a while now, and i think you can do it with adb. So when trying this i noticed i needed an unlocked bootloader, and i thought i had it because i had CRom service on my S6, but never opened it. When i did, it just crashed. Now, i'm not sure if I can just use
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
or i need something else. I'm on Mac so i am very, very limited. I at least can get adb to work. If i can use adb and or fastboot to unlock my device's bootloader (without messing DM Verity) then please tell me right away.
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Install Windows in a Virtual Machine, Use ODIN to flash TWRP, flash Magisk.
help with unlock bootloader s6 920v
first, i want to thank the ones that can help and enlight others. thanks.
Now, i have a verizon s6 920v and doesnt present the "OEM..." option in Dev section. could i know if is unlock the bootloader, in other way?
thanks again.
joeknz said:
first, i want to thank the ones that can help and enlight others. thanks.
Now, i have a verizon s6 920v and doesnt present the "OEM..." option in Dev section. could i know if is unlock the bootloader, in other way?
thanks again.
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As far as I know, and what has been the fact since the release of the 920V, there's has been no known case where the bootloader has been unlocked. Due to Verizon's restrictions, the S6 is hardlocked. The only way that it might ever be unlocked is if someone reverse engineers the bootloader software, creating an unlocked version that can be flashed, and that will still pass the phone's security checks. I wouldn't hold your breath for it though, because it's been 3 years and no solution yet.
i had same issues
i have been trying to unlock my s6 smg 9208 everything that i tried failed need really your help i can't use my keyboard and mouse ????
Most Samsung phones are unlocked, Only a small percentage of Samsung phones has locked bootloaders. Just pop a different carrier SIM and make sure it works, If different sims work then your device has an unlocked bootloader.
mzayd786 said:
Most Samsung phones are unlocked, Only a small percentage of Samsung phones has locked bootloaders. Just pop a different carrier SIM and make sure it works, If different sims work then your device has an unlocked bootloader.
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That is incorrect, what you are referring to is carrier locked. and is done to most phones sold in the US. Most can be unlocked once fully paid for and after 90 days of service.
Bootloader lock has nothing to do with sim cards at ALL!! It does have everything to do with being able to install other roms and firmware via non official sources.
Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6 model SM g920p FRP lock is blocking me from enabling OEM unl
koop1955 said:
Go to Settings - About Device - Build number. Tap on that repeatedly until you see that Developer Options has been enabled.
Go back to Settings. You will now see a new entry called Developer options. Tap on that.
Under Developer options you will see OEM Unlock. Switch that to On.
And you are done! Just that easy!
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Hello to you super techs I'm a newbie to this hope i'm not posting out of place but my question is how do I set up my Windows PC with ADB to use ADB fastboot unlock to unlock my bootloader because FRP protection has me locked out of the phone and I can't use the build number 2 unlock OEM or is that even possible I have been searching the web and XDA 2 try and find a way to open this phone I bought for myself for Christmas not knowing anything about a phone being FRP locked to a Google account is it possible to unlock this phone so that I can Flash it and maybe be able to use it I checked the IMEI number and it comes back good so say Sprint customer service but they couldn't help me with the FRP because I bought the phone second hand could you guys please point me in the right direction if I'm in the wrong spot posting my apologies to the thread host
I have an unlocked SM-G965F/DS (Exynos) that has not shown the OEM unlock option yet. Tried:
Installing active SIM
Logging in to Google and Samsung accounts, then
Leaving the phone online for 170 hours (uptime reached ~175 hours)
I see a few other threads on the SM-G965F/DS, also indicating no OEM unlock appeared. Has anyone actually gotten the SM-G965F/DS to show an OEM unlock option?
Firmware and hardware versions:
Hardware: SM-G965FZBDXSP
CSC code: XSP
Botloader: G965FXXU1BRE6
CSC: G965FOXM1BRE6
Android Build Number: R16NW.G965FXXU1BRE6
EDIT:
Bootloader shows:
Model: G965F
RMM State: Prenormal
FRP Lock: ON
OEM Lock: ON
Is only the single-SIM 965F unlockable? Is there a recommended dual-SIM model in case I end up just sending this one back?
Appreciate any help you guys can provide!
whitepines said:
Is only the single-SIM 965F unlockable? Is there a recommended dual-SIM model in case I end up just sending this one back?
Appreciate any help you guys can provide!
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Mines dual sim, had oem unlock after the 7 day wait.
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
force70 said:
Mines dual sim, had oem unlock after the 7 day wait.
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
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Great, thank you for the data point. Do you happen to know the CSC and stock firmware version you had installed when the OEM unlock appeared? If I don't see the option after another 7 days I intend to ODIN over a known good CSC / firmware version.
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Great, thank you for the data point. Do you happen to know the CSC and stock firmware version you had installed when the OEM unlock appeared? If I don't see the option after another 7 days I intend to ODIN over a known good CSC / firmware version.
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My CSC is EGY (egypt) but no idea what the original firmware was when i got it
Mine is a S9+ dual sim and has OEM unlock
Vadwiser said:
Mine is a S9+ dual sim and has OEM unlock
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do i need to have an active sim card in my phone to oem unlock? feeling like i wasted the last 3 days by not having one inserted. thanks in advance
this.guy.lol said:
do i need to have an active sim card in my phone to oem unlock? feeling like i wasted the last 3 days by not having one inserted. thanks in advance
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Lol, why wouldnt you have one inserted?
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
force70 said:
Lol, why wouldnt you have one inserted?
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
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because i have a oneplus 6 i am using. and because i require root. i dont use devices that are not rooted.
Did finally get it working. My device originally came with RMM prenormal, FRP lock off, OEM lock on. Setting up the phone normally and inserting a SIM, then waiting 7 days, did NOT work. I suspect the phone was in an abnormal state due to a partial setup by the prior owner / reseller.
What did the trick for me was to force reset the phone (lose all data) via the settings menu, have a SIM inserted, go through the full setup process (Google and Samsung accounts), then leave the phone on for 7 days. The reset caused RMM prenormal, FRP lock on, OEM lock on. After 168 hours the OEM unlock option appeared in the developer settings menu.
A little guidance here. I've only dealt with Google Nexus devices and the OnePlus One, which were ridiculously easy to unlock and put on a custom ROM. I'm currently running (yes, still) a Nexus 6P because there hasn't been a phone that really interests me. I do like the S9+, and can get a good price on a BNIB SM-G965F/DS. I just want to run AOSP on it, no frills, no thrills, just vanilla. That's how I roll. So, I'll need to unlock the bootloader, install TWRP, and load up a new ROM.
With that said, all that I've read, I'm a little confused. I use t-mobile, so will I need to put in the t-mobile sim for 7 days to get OEM unlock, or will I need this done in an EU country (it is an EU version) due to the region locking Samsung has been doing since 2013? There just seems to be a lot of competing and incomplete information all over the damned place.
And don't tell me to search, please. I've been around on this forum long enough to know how to search, and long enough to know that search doesn't always yield the results you're looking for. So, if you have a link to a more descriptive explanation of what to do/expect, I'd be grateful.
Thanks.
EDIT: Found this: https://www.xda-developers.com/fix-...y-s9-samsung-galaxy-s8-samsung-galaxy-note-8/
Maybe that would work... but still don't understand if I need it activated on an EU SIM first.. Now I remember why I've avoided Samsung devices...
stewa2jm said:
A little guidance here. I've only dealt with Google Nexus devices and the OnePlus One, which were ridiculously easy to unlock and put on a custom ROM. I'm currently running (yes, still) a Nexus 6P because there hasn't been a phone that really interests me. I do like the S9+, and can get a good price on a BNIB SM-G965F/DS. I just want to run AOSP on it, no frills, no thrills, just vanilla. That's how I roll. So, I'll need to unlock the bootloader, install TWRP, and load up a new ROM.
With that said, all that I've read, I'm a little confused. I use t-mobile, so will I need to put in the t-mobile sim for 7 days to get OEM unlock, or will I need this done in an EU country (it is an EU version) due to the region locking Samsung has been doing since 2013? There just seems to be a lot of competing and incomplete information all over the damned place.
And don't tell me to search, please. I've been around on this forum long enough to know how to search, and long enough to know that search doesn't always yield the results you're looking for. So, if you have a link to a more descriptive explanation of what to do/expect, I'd be grateful.
Thanks.
EDIT: Found this: https://www.xda-developers.com/fix-...y-s9-samsung-galaxy-s8-samsung-galaxy-note-8/
Maybe that would work... but still don't understand if I need it activated on an EU SIM first.. Now I remember why I've avoided Samsung devices...
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Been a month and no oem unlock for me... Tried all the time trick settings and factory reset plus more time changing... I am not using a sin on this phone because I have a work phone... Why so much bs just for oem unlock?
IparryU said:
Been a month and no oem unlock for me... Tried all the time trick settings and factory reset plus more time changing... I am not using a sin on this phone because I have a work phone... Why so much bs just for oem unlock?
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Oem unlock isnt gonna do anything for the device. Its kind of pointless to do for now.
HELP! OEM Unlock came up after 7 days. I turned it on, and it said that doing so will erase data... yadda yadda, and then it restarted, wiped, and then rebooted. ... No OEM Unlock in the menu anymore and back to RMM STATE: Prenormal.
WTF??
stewa2jm said:
HELP! OEM Unlock came up after 7 days. I turned it on, and it said that doing so will erase data... yadda yadda, and then it restarted, wiped, and then rebooted. ... No OEM Unlock in the menu anymore and back to RMM STATE: Prenormal.
WTF??
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Multiple guides to either TWRP/root or ROM s9+ involve manually restarting the phone BEFORE samsung auto restarts your phone.
In other words, don't let the force restart from samsung go through, and manually restart it the moment you press OK to factory wipe and restart
EDIT: also make sure you have signed out of google before going into DL mode to TWRP phone, as this does the "FRP lock" from what I personally understand and Odin won't let you TWRP with FRP lock on. This was my 2nd mistake (and second 7-day lockout). First mistake was what you did, by letting samsung beat you at restarting phone.
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Multiple guides to either TWRP/root or ROM s9+ involve manually restarting the phone BEFORE samsung auto restarts your phone.
In other words, don't let the force restart from samsung go through, and manually restart it the moment you press OK to factory wipe and restart
EDIT: also make sure you have signed out of google before going into DL mode to TWRP phone, as this does the "FRP lock" from what I personally understand and Odin won't let you TWRP with FRP lock on. This was my 2nd mistake (and second 7-day lockout). First mistake was what you did, by letting samsung beat you at restarting phone.
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Thanks. I got through it all a while back now. You have to be lightning quick. So dumb. This will most likely be my last Samsung device. There are other options that are much less hassle to do this work on.
Finally, after 7 days the OEM option became available, but when I enable it forces me to reset to factory
"If OEM unlock is turned on, your phone will be reset to its factory default setting after you restart it...."
So I enable it and it reset the phone to factory setting and now again the OEM unlock is not there...
Any idea what should I do? to enable the OEM without factory reset?
you need to factory reset though as it reboots go to download mode and install TWRP and custom rom. otherwise you have to wait another 168 hours
same issue
i got same problem here, after format it doesnt show oem unlock option anymore, and it already been 4days passed so i need to wait for another 3days to unlock oem without format? can i install twrp and custom rom right now
Sage said:
you need to factory reset though as it reboots go to download mode and install TWRP and custom rom. otherwise you have to wait another 168 hours
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What? Seriously? This is f*cking insane...
So, as it restarts I have to quickly force it into download mode to complete the process?
This is bananas.
Yup that's right. I went through 2 lots of 168 hours. Though now all good
Check out the twrp thread and it lists all the steps
Sage said:
Yup that's right. I went through 2 lots of 168 hours. Though now all good
Check out the twrp thread and it lists all the steps
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Haven't read twrp docs, thanks for that.
Just wanted to share:
Overnight I hit my second 168 hours. I work day hours, so haven't had time to try anything yet. However, I popped into Dev Settings and OEM Unlock is not only available, but also checked with the message "Bootloader is already unlocked."
Okay, so when the automatic reset happened, it kept OEM unlock; however, RMM was still "Prenormal" so didn't show in Dev Settings. I am confused by the bootloader being unlocked message, because the Heimdall commands didn't work when I tried them last week to install TWRP (I was using the instruction on LineageOS's website).
Very interesting. I'll report the full outcome back after I get some work done this weekend.
No issues really. Followed LineageOS instructions on their site. I just had to add the BRE5 file and the fix by BlackMesa123.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77306815&postcount=8
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75360965&postcount=22
Is your phone the US SD model?
stewa2jm said:
Just wanted to share:
Overnight I hit my second 168 hours. I work day hours, so haven't had time to try anything yet. However, I popped into Dev Settings and OEM Unlock is not only available, but also checked with the message "Bootloader is already unlocked."
Okay, so when the automatic reset happened, it kept OEM unlock; however, RMM was still "Prenormal" so didn't show in Dev Settings. I am confused by the bootloader being unlocked message, because the Heimdall commands didn't work when I tried them last week to install TWRP (I was using the instruction on LineageOS's website).
Very interesting. I'll report the full outcome back after I get some work done this weekend.
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W00fah said:
Is your phone the US SD model?
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SM-G965F/DS - European Exynos model.
Samsung A02s(SM-A025F)
I do these steps any body help
1.I unlock oem through developer option
2.I unlock bootloader successfully
3.I downloaded firmware and patch AP with magisk to root
4.I flash Patched AP
5.After getting my phone rooted successfully I want to install TWRP Recovery
6.I downloaded unofficial version of TWRP from xdaforums....
7.I followed the steps guided here
The steps are as follows
1.reboot to boot loader and flash vbmeta_disable.tar
2.Put TWRP tar in AP and flash
3.Reboot to recovery
4.Disable encryption
Go to Advanced >Terminal : type "multidisabler"
5.Go back to wipe>Format Data>type "yes"
6.Reboot system
This is my first experience to root and flash TWRP.... but after that when I reboot my phone got lock .... only official binaries allowed to be installed....and stuck there
I got frightened so I locked my bootloader
But nothing happens...
I downloaded stock firmware and flash.....now my phone works perfectly But I want to root my phone I searched and found a correct way to root but now oem unlock option is not found in developer options....
I watched hundreds of videos on yt and searched a lot on Google but
found no proper solution.....someone tell me to wait 7 days....
In about phone> phone status>uptime
Uptime should be equal to 7days... then oem unlock option will appear but ...... I want another solution date change and WiFi connect is not solution ... If any body knows any other solution please guide me ... I'll be very thankful.....
@ladlabaloch512
Perhaps your device has the same "OEM unlock" block like mine.
On mine I was supposed to wait 7d after turning on dev options.
I bypassed that by
1. switching to airplane mode
2. Setting manually date back one month
3. Restart (still in airplane mode)
4. Turning off airplane mode and let it sync date
and voila OEM unlock option was there.
Perhaps that works on your device as well.
bmwdroid said:
@ladlabaloch512
Perhaps your device has the same "OEM unlock" block like mine.
On mine I was supposed to wait 7d after turning on dev options.
I bypassed that by
1. switching to airplane mode
2. Setting manually date back one month
3. Restart (still in airplane mode)
4. Turning off airplane mode and let it sync date
and voila OEM unlock option was there.
Perhaps that works on your device as well.
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Thanks for reply...
This bypass method doesn't work in my device
Im too
i have tried everything But I read on somewhere that policy was upgrade to 1000 hours so i waited and hopping thats work!
Now it's almost 700 and i restarted before it on 200 so it's supposed to be 900
Mahmoudm.kamal said:
Im too
i have tried everything But I read on somewhere that policy was upgrade to 1000 hours so i waited and hopping thats work!
Now it's almost 700 and i restarted before it on 200 so it's supposed to be 900
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Keep us updated.. I'd like to get my OEM unlock to come out of hiding.. this is frustrsting.. i see all these tutorials for the A02s root, twrp and ROMs and whatnot and I'm itching to get flashing!
Is it possible to flash an unlocked carrier firmware in ODIN and then be able to unlock OEM? Without carrier issues or anything? I'm a little nervous to be the first to try.. and not sure where to find US unlocked carrier firmware or if location even matters... I have the SM-A025AZ (US Cricket variant).. I guess as long as Download Mode (fastboot) is still accessible I could just flash the Cricket version back to the device.. bricked my LG-E980 back in the day.. took me a few months how to get it back up and running with LG flash tool.. i just dont want to repeat that fiasco lol... so anybody got any updates on hacking this OEM (un)lock bs??? Or any idea on flashing some other variant to the device without interrupting carrier stuff??.. seems like alot just to get a damn virtual switch to turn on.. but damnit I need root access! Lol.. about to just exchange this phone for an actual rootable phone.. i disagree with charging for hotspot.. that should be illegal.. getting charged twice to use th same bs internet.. eff that.. i just want Rooooooot!!!
Hello,
I have also been having these troubles, with no way to unlock oem after stock flash, and the closest I've got to finding a solution was this, but I simply cannot find samsung's bootloader unlocking form like it says in the guide. I bought my phone just for a bootloader unlockable version (A025M), and now I am very angry at samsung.
also, since over a 1000 hours have gone by since last post, have any one of you solved this issue just by waiting?
Noobiu said:
Hello,
I have also been having these troubles, with no way to unlock oem after stock flash, and the closest I've got to finding a solution was this, but I simply cannot find samsung's bootloader unlocking form like it says in the guide. I bought my phone just for a bootloader unlockable version (A025M), and now I am very angry at samsung.
also, since over a 1000 hours have gone by since last post, have any one of you solved this issue just by waiting?
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Nope, More than 2000 hours and also changed firmwares and waited again an again and tried alot of ways but enable oem still disappeared
Im also very angry from samsung
Mahmoudm.kamal said:
Nope, More than 2000 hours and also changed firmwares and waited again an again and tried alot of ways but enable oem still disappeared
Im also very angry from samsung
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its not only samsung that does this, many other companies like motorola does this. Dont be angry, just try a different device. Also, snapdragon US models (i dont think) arent able to be unlocked. If its a mediatek model and isnt sim/carrier locked, u can try MTKClient
Swyen said:
its not only samsung that does this, many other companies like motorola does this. Dont be angry, just try a different device. Also, snapdragon US models (i dont think) arent able to be unlocked. If its a mediatek model and isnt sim/carrier locked, u can try MTKClient
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Yes dear, i had changed it since more than 7 months with A52S , thanks.
Mahmoudm.kamal said:
Yes dear, i had changed it since more than 7 months with A52S , thanks.
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And, my A037W doesnt have the OEM Unlock option. Use an MTK tool to unlock it, thats how I did it
ewrecc said:
Is it possible to flash an unlocked carrier firmware in ODIN and then be able to unlock OEM? Without carrier issues or anything? I'm a little nervous to be the first to try.. and not sure where to find US unlocked carrier firmware or if location even matters... I have the SM-A025AZ (US Cricket variant).. I guess as long as Download Mode (fastboot) is still accessible I could just flash the Cricket version back to the device.. bricked my LG-E980 back in the day.. took me a few months how to get it back up and running with LG flash tool.. i just dont want to repeat that fiasco lol... so anybody got any updates on hacking this OEM (un)lock bs??? Or any idea on flashing some other variant to the device without interrupting carrier stuff??.. seems like alot just to get a damn virtual switch to turn on.. but damnit I need root access! Lol.. about to just exchange this phone for an actual rootable phone.. i disagree with charging for hotspot.. that should be illegal.. getting charged twice to use th same bs internet.. eff that.. i just want Rooooooot!!!
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STOP TRYING TO UNLOCK A US DEVICE ITS NOT POSSIBLE
Swyen said:
And, my A037W doesnt have the OEM Unlock option. Use an MTK tool to unlock it, thats how I did it
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Which tool did you use?