Bootloader on S9+? - Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers

I decided to download the Android 10 Beta for Galaxy S9+ (even though I'm not part of the beta..) I did spot something interesting though. There's an OEM Unlocking Toggle on here. Anyone know why this could happen?

AceSFX said:
I decided to download the Android 10 Beta for Galaxy S9+ (even though I'm not part of the beta..) I did spot something interesting though. There's an OEM Unlocking Toggle on here. Anyone know why this could happen?
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well, its a development release, so an unlockable bootloader isnt surprising, however all the folks i saw commenting about their beta never mentioned unlocking the bootloader. One would think that they would have been blasting it out full force if that was the case

AceSFX said:
I decided to download the Android 10 Beta for Galaxy S9+ (even though I'm not part of the beta..) I did spot something interesting though. There's an OEM Unlocking Toggle on here. Anyone know why this could happen?
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its there to tease u as it doesnt actually unlock the bl on usa variants

elliwigy said:
its there to tease u as it doesnt actually unlock the bl on usa variants
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figures... LoL

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White vs. Brushed back, better chance to find unlocked w/ white?

I assume the difference between the two backs is purely cosmetic. Seems the white ones were made first? Would there be a better chance of finding a white back unlocked vs a brushed one?
Thanks
I have the Grey one that I just bought 2 days ago from Staples. 16 GB and it is unlocked.
locked or unlocked doesnt really matter, since you can flash and kernel ect with locked bootloader tab
what else do you need ?!
Hello,
Just a question, ... how do you know if Gtab 10.1 is lock or unlock ?
Thank you for your reply.
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fabrice.pottier said:
Hello,
Just a question, ... how do you know if Gtab 10.1 is lock or unlock ?
Thank you for your reply.
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When booting up the screen shows Galaxy Tab 10.1 and at the very bottom center of the screen there's an image of an unlocked lock. If the bootloader IS locked you will not see any lock when booting.
In my experiences, the 16gb gray tab I got first from Best Buy had a locked bootloader. An identical model of the same color i bought on eBay WAS unlocked. I bought the one from Best Buy only because i was too impatient to wait on the eBay one to come in the mail. I never planned on keeping both since i got the one on eBay $50 cheaper. And when i discovered the unlocked bootloader I was even happier. So the one from Best Buy went back the next day after i flashed my CWM backup from it to the other one.
Do we need to unlock the bootloader to run roms
I got both white 32GB and black 16GB from BestBuy and they are both unlocked.
I understand that both can be rooted and CWM can be used and they will work the same, but of course I would love to get one that is unlocked. Why? I have no real reason, just because.
Do I want to go through the hassle of returning it? Probably not, but I have 12 more days to decide and to see if anything is actually wrong with it. Like I said in a previous thread, my luck I would return a perfect one that is locked for a not so perfect locked or if I am lucky an unlocked one that has problems.
My 16gb silver back is from Staples and its locked, man I wish they pulled a different box for me!
stillblood said:
Do we need to unlock the bootloader to run roms
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No, you just root (takes 2min) and load a ROM with Rom Manager for example.
jeandujardin01 said:
No, you just root (takes 2min) and load a ROM with Rom Manager for example.
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What are roms for tablets? I'm pretty new to all this so when I hear roms I think snes emulator.
TheyCallMeScoot said:
What are roms for tablets? I'm pretty new to all this so when I hear roms I think snes emulator.
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basically a ROM contains the OS of a device, it may be more or less modified...
read here
You have to get lucky to get an unlocked tab. So maybe try cregs list or something were they know their tab is unlocked if u want 1 that bad. Otherwise just root ur locked tab.
so once it is rooted, it is unlocked? i rooted mine the minute i got home.
What is the difference this is my first android tablet and you can flash even if its locked. I found mibe is unlocked and its brushed
happyhourtx said:
so once it is rooted, it is unlocked? i rooted mine the minute i got home.
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Nope, totally different things. Rooted means you (and programs you permit) can run as the "superuser" (aka "su") in unix-speak, allowing you access to certain otherwise unavailable system functions such as the ability to mount the system folders on your device and make changes to them.
Sevent33n said:
What is the difference this is my first android tablet and you can flash even if its locked. I found mibe is unlocked and its brushed
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The bootloader is the code that runs when your device is first powered, even before it runs the normal OS, recovery, or anything else. It's like the BIOS on a PC. The bootloader can also apply update files to the system. This can include custom ROMs and system updates. If the bootloader is locked, however, this function is unavailable to the user.
Fortunately for you folks with locked bootloaders, there are other ways to flash our Tabs, such as ODIN and nvflash. They essentially do the same thing, i.e., allow you apply updates to your system including custom ROMs. So there's probably no big difference for owners of locked devices as long as the updates and ROMs they want to use are made available in the appropriate format by the devs.
I feel like my brushed metallic tab is heavier than the white one I had? Am I insane or anyone else think this?
Basically I bought one from BB because I was too impatient to wait a week until I ordered one off amazon with giftcards for ALOT cheaper.
after I returned the white tab (with extreme ease actually, no questions asked about the used tab) and opened the brushed metallic, I SWEAR and even now holding it that it is heavier.
Im probably crazy, because Im sure it has to be made of the same materials.
Also both my white and brushed tabs were both locked.
Wickedcarny said:
I feel like my brushed metallic tab is heavier than the white one I had? Am I insane or anyone else think this?
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I had both a white and a metal Tab at the same time. They weigh the same.
Perhaps your metal Tab has more GBs? Greater number of installed programs? More music loaded? These would all cause it to be heavier, of course.

[Q] Currently unlockable bootloaders

For us with currently unlockable bootloaders (branded phones), will removing the sim-lock give us the option to unlock the bootloader?
No
That was a definitive answer. Strange, cause I know people with unlockable bootloaders in their Arcs and Rays have managed to unlock them.
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We just have to wait for a dev to crack it
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Retardo25 said:
That was a definitive answer. Strange, cause I know people with unlockable bootloaders in their Arcs and Rays have managed to unlock them.
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I can confirm, O2 UK unlock code does not alter the bootloader status
Slightly worried about getting the phone from Rogers here. Hopefully the Sony store will have a working unit so I can enter the command into the dialer to see if I can easily unlock it or not.
Daymmm, this is hard to hear lol...
am i right in saying that we cant root our phones without unlocking the bootloader first?
guji-dude said:
Daymmm, this is hard to hear lol...
am i right in saying that we cant root our phones without unlocking the bootloader first?
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Currently there is no way to root without unlocking the bootloader, it will probably come at some point, but not now .
There is no drawback to unlocking your bootloader though, as they will still probably accept your device for warranty, unless you fry your phone with overclocking and such.
But yea, branded phones cant be unlocked at this moment, or well, they haven't figured it out yet. So if you are branded you can't even unlock your bootloader...yet . Give it time, everything will be figured out in time .
Matt1408 said:
Slightly worried about getting the phone from Rogers here. Hopefully the Sony store will have a working unit so I can enter the command into the dialer to see if I can easily unlock it or not.
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I am under the impression that selling it in the Canadian Sony store means it will not be branded for any carrier, since they'll be offering the phone unlocked. Probably even if they offer it on contract with a carrier like Rogers, it would still be unlocked, but just subsidized with your contract plan.
edit: They did say that the phone is exclusively with the Sony Store in Canada, so you can't get it straight from Rogers anyways, so no worries!
If there is brand in rogers, I am pretty sure they will lock the bootloader just like they did in xperia arc
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Bought mine from the sony store locked to rogers. I can confirm that the bootloader are in fact locked. Bought mine at launch early tuesday morning.(12th)
They currently only sell XpS's locked to rogers. They unfortunately don't sell the unbranded version(/unlocked). They were also surprised by this fact apparently.
BTW the rogers bloatware that came with the device is annoying as hell. If you're going to buy on frim the Sony store in canada. Debranding would be the first thing I would suggest to do. Seeing as rooting or custom roming is out of the question.
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Have to admit that i'm a little disappointed i got my phone as soon as it was released on my neywork.
That was before the information came to light, that branded fw's have their bootloaders locked.
Had i known that BEFORE i took the plunge, i would have upgraded via a third party mobile phone shop.
I am even more disappointed to see custom roms and tweaks coming out, only to find myself unable to go anywhere near them. Grrrr!
I have de-branded my Xps but i still have the bloat-crap on it. Which is now filling the ten whole spaces in my main menu.
I have been checking on here everyday hoping for a root solution and also on the omnius and setool sites but still i am without a solution :-( and my biggest concern of all is...
As most the devs and rom chefs have unlocked bootloaders, that means hardly anyone (if anyone) will be working on a solution. Double :-(
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Kiefels said:
Have to admit that i'm a little disappointed i got my phone as soon as it was released on my neywork.
That was before the information came to light, that branded fw's have their bootloaders locked.
Had i known that BEFORE i took the plunge, i would have upgraded via a third party mobile phone shop.
I am even more disappointed to see custom roms and tweaks coming out, only to find myself unable to go anywhere near them. Grrrr!
I have de-branded my Xps but i still have the bloat-crap on it. Which is now filling the ten whole spaces in my main menu.
I have been checking on here everyday hoping for a root solution and also on the omnius and setool sites but still i am without a solution :-( and my biggest concern of all is...
As most the devs and rom chefs have unlocked bootloaders, that means hardly anyone (if anyone) will be working on a solution. Double :-(
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I hear you bro
Don't worry, it will come
I have faith in this community that something will be figured out. A few weeks ago it wasn't even possible to flash custom kernels and such, and they managed to figure it out. Now that things are flowing nicely, the rom developers have started working on making things again, and maybe there's more things being looked into in terms of rooting.
I've been here since my X1 and the community hasn't let me down yet, I'm confident they will find a way to get a root, and probably (given the speed even a tester CM9 came out) before ICS.
I guess you might have wait for those paid software like setool .... It will be like the same case like xperia arc. Rogers or any branded phone do not allow bootloader unlock.
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My XS was locked to Orange UK 10 minutes back. Bootloader unlockable - No.
Got the code from Orange and phone unlocked to any network now.
Imagine my surprise when I saw this: Bootloader unlockable - Yes
Talk about double bonus
Too bad the phone is going to Sony on Monday for the yellow screen issue.
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My XS was locked to Orange UK 10 minutes back. Bootloader unlockable - No.
Got the code from Orange and phone unlocked to any network now.
Imagine my surprise when I saw this: Bootloader unlockable - Yes
Talk about double bonus
Too bad the phone is going to Sony on Monday for the yellow screen issue.
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Interesting... I'm a bit skeptical though...
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Yeah, I can't take the plunge and use this phone as my daily driver. Not with Timescape (or whatever you call the Sony UI). I want to be able to use AOSP apps. What I hate is when the UI elements creep over when you're using an app (stuff like checkboxes) and it just makes the overall experience feel inconsistant.
I have since buying the phone debranded it and flashed the singpore rom, and it does a good job at eliminating bloatware, but I want to go in deeper and install CM9 whenever that's ready.
The phone does have what looks like the test point connections, I wanted to mess around with them but I didn't have the proper screws to remove the battery cover. Anyone know what the size of the screws are so I can get a screwdriver that fits?
Matt1408 said:
The phone does have what looks like the test point connections, I wanted to mess around with them but I didn't have the proper screws to remove the battery cover. Anyone know what the size of the screws are so I can get a screwdriver that fits?
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If you could have done the test point process, I'm sure it would already be posted here. It's quite possible there will be some type of testpoint exploit in the future.. But as of now not the case. I wouldnt suggest messing around inside your phone unless your ready to void your warrenty and at least somewhat know what your doing.
Who knows you could be some secret dev-ninja-genius. ...but then again your asking about screwdriver sizes instead of just eyeballing it like most people would do, so I very much doubt that bro.
Just my 2 cents.
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RemixAngel said:
If you could have done the test point process, I'm sure it would already be posted here. It's quite possible there will be some type of testpoint exploit in the future.. But as of now not the case. I wouldnt suggest messing around inside your phone unless your ready to void your warrenty and at least somewhat know what your doing.
Who knows you could be some secret dev-ninja-genius. ...but then again your asking about screwdriver sizes instead of just eyeballing it like most people would do, so I very much doubt that bro.
Just my 2 cents.
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I know you were just trying to be mindfull of what happens to my phone and stuff, but if I "eyeballed" the size what good would it do if I don't have a small enough bit to fit the screw? I was able to remove the frearson screws but am missing the torx.
A test point method is still possible (maybe) but the reason that there are no posts about it is that the software used (Omnius, SEtools, etc) is not yet compatible with the XS.
Im toooo interested too, my phone has bootloader blocked for my phone company, so I cant get root or do anything
Im waiting, I hope too much they find a solution soon !

Think we'll get lucky again and be able to root the T-Mobile variant?

Like how it was achieved with the s8+?
What are everyone's thoughts?
Any major developers coming to the s9?
Do you really want root with no twrp and 80% battery?
peachpuff said:
Do you really want root with no twrp and 80% battery?
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I'd take it. Currently been on a LGv30 since it's release with no sign of root in sight for it.
lightninbug said:
Like how it was achieved with the s8+?
What are everyone's thoughts?
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I think ..... sadly not.... I just cannot get over the fact that it is sooooooooooo harrdddddd to root .. 80% battery is not for me by any means. I will do my best to curb my temptation to get this device but who knows. If google allows an unlocked bootloader, not sure why Samsung won't
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If google allows an unlocked bootloader, not sure why Samsung won't
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Of course they deny it and blame Samsung for locking the bootloader, but I think it's T-Mobile who deliberately orders their phones with locked bootloader.
vponomarev said:
Of course they deny it and blame Samsung for locking the bootloader, but I think it's T-Mobile who deliberately orders their phones with locked bootloader.
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Yeah it's all of them. Carriers, Qualcomm, and Samsung. Just to collect that 10 or 5 bucks hotspot as a monthly fee. Also so they can re-sell the phone after without having the knox tripped.
They're cheap.
I can't believe I am reading all this techie stuff..
But I cannot stand this S9+ with its unremoveable default apps that just keep popping up ..
I would settle for a solution that let get rid of the FKN Games and Game icon..
I finally got rid of Bixbie… painfully...
I HATE SAMSUNG for these forced apps getting the best real estate..

General [Moto G Play](2021)(guamna) Stock firmware

Moto G Play (2021)
Stock Firmware
Codename: guamna
Model: XT-2093​
Rescue and Smart Assistant (LMSA)
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/guamna/official/
https://t.me/s/MotoUpdatesTracker?q=#guamna
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This looks to be it:
lolinet mirrors - firmware, software, iso etc.
lolinet mirrors - powered by h5ai
mirrors.lolinet.com
Edit: I can also report that bootloader unlocking and rooting with Magisk works without issue.
fddm said:
I can also report that bootloader unlocking and rooting with Magisk works without issue.
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Which one? My local T-Mo is offering this or a Moto E 2020. This one's winning. It'll be nice if it can be rooted. Just asking cause T-Mo hasn't been root/bootloader unlock friendly with most of its phones. I saw the E guide.
Omizuke said:
Which one? My local T-Mo is offering this or a Moto E 2020. This one's winning. It'll be nice if it can be rooted. Just asking cause T-Mo hasn't been root/bootloader unlock friendly with most of its phones. I saw the E guide.
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Yes, this was with a T-Mobile phone. You unlock the bootloader, take boot.img from the lolinet link, patch it in Magisk, and flash through fastboot.
fddm said:
Yes, this was with a T-Mobile phone. You unlock the bootloader, take boot.img from the lolinet link, patch it in Magisk, and flash through fastboot.
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Thanks so much for the info. How's the phone so far. My T-Mo has the promo but didn't actually had the phone >.>
They instead offered me a LG K51, not even close to the same phone. Wondering if its worth traveling around to other stores.
Omizuke said:
Thanks so much for the info. How's the phone so far. My T-Mo has the promo but didn't actually had the phone >.>
They instead offered me a LG K51, not even close to the same phone. Wondering if its worth traveling around to other stores.
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Depends on the features your want, but I really don't have any complaints for this device. I have a friend that prefers devices with touch sensor swiping and dt2w, so he doesn't care much for these Motorola phones.
I prefer phones with good developer support and stock Android. Makes Moto phones an excellent fit for me. If you intend to run custom roms LG might be a poor choice as you generally loose features like VoLTE and VoWiFi.
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Depends on the features your want, but I really don't have any complaints for this device. I have a friend that prefers devices with touch sensor swiping and dt2w, so he doesn't care much for these Motorola phones.
I prefer phones with good developer support and stock Android. Makes Moto phones an excellent fit for me. If you intend to run custom roms LG might be a poor choice as you generally loose features like VoLTE and VoWiFi.
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Think is I don't actually need a phone, I have a V20 and 40. But I do need internet for next month, for which I'll just get a simply prepaid for that month. (My T-Mo plan is a grandfathered from 10+ years ago that's only $20, doesn't include high speed internet) And I saw a promo that if you buy in advance 3 months you can get the G Play or a E 2020. And figured, need only 1 but 3 months of unlimited internet is also good, specially if I get an okay phone. But if I can't root it. It could be a $1k flagship and I wouldn't care. And Moto's near stock looks very apealing. V40 has Lineage but as you said would lose VoLTE.
Moto looks like phones that would allow me to tinker, I miss my old HTCs. There was so much ROM variety and customization. Now it's either OEM optimized, or all the CFW look the same, aesthetically speaking, they look so bland. Man now that our phones are more powerfull I'd like to see a Sense 3-4. Loved that layout, as heavy as it was.
Sorry went on rant there. Anyway, I'd just like if the phone can be thinker with. And can handle some light gaming like FFBE and the text be readable.
Omizuke said:
Think is I don't actually need a phone, I have a V20 and 40. But I do need internet for next month, for which I'll just get a simply prepaid for that month.
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Motorola phones are perfect for you then, I use them exclusively when tethering to a routers. Always easy to root. No dun restrictions in apn settings. All carrier spyware is in the product partition, easy to suss out and disable. Can't beat it.
fddm said:
No dun restrictions in apn settings. All carrier spyware is in the product partition, easy to suss out and disable. Can't beat it.
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Damn I might end up setting for the E if I can't find the G play.
Confirming you can flash the RETUS (retail US) rom on the tmob variant and it works wit minimal bloat (facebook and the stock moto crap)
tbirdguy said:
Confirming you can flash the RETUS (retail US) rom on the tmob variant and it works wit minimal bloat (facebook and the stock moto crap)
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Sweet! Thanks for the info, got mine the 8. Gonna wait the week and then start thinkiering with it.
And all bands and VoLTE work well? For my V40 I am limited what to flash if I don't wanna lose B71.
Still gotta deal with Carrier Device Manager, MCM Client and Mobile Installer? I disabled as much as I could without root, remove all permisions from those and "Digital Wllbeing" and McAfee and they're still pestering me. Specially MCM on the ntifications. Can't wait to root and get rid of everything.
But if crosflashing to RETUS can get rid of some of those I'll do that first.
(Well After I SIM unlock the phone, don't wanna have to deal with returning to stock for that)
Omizuke said:
But if crosflashing to RETUS can get rid of some of those I'll do that first.
(Well After I SIM unlock the phone, don't wanna have to deal with returning to stock for that)
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It's generally fine to (entirely) cross flash Moto phones. Only difference between carrier and RETUS is the product partition afaik, so I don't bother personally. I just use a Magisk module to clear out the nondisable folder and I can then disable whatever I don't want.
How to unlock bootloader . Oem unlock is greyed out . Can't find anything on this device to help unlock and root
kjjay said:
How to unlock bootloader . Oem unlock is greyed out . Can't find anything on this device to help unlock and root
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Cannot unlock the bootloader if allow oem unlock is greyed out, sometimes it's a timed lock.
Connect to wifi/lte and it may be allowed in a few days.
sd_shadow said:
Cannot unlock the bootloader if allow oem unlock is greyed out, sometimes it's a timed lock.
Connect to wifi/lte and it may be allowed in a few days.
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Wow factory reset and oem worked ..now imma attempt to unlock bootloader and root
sd_shadow said:
Moto G Play (2021)
Stock Firmware
Codename: guamna
Model: XT-2093​
Rescue and Smart Assistant (LMSA)
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/guamna/official/
https://t.me/s/MotoUpdatesTracker?q=#guamna
[Index] Motorola Stock Firmware
[Guide] Using Fastboot.exe with Motorola devices
Guide: Using Fastboot.exe with Motorola Devices If your device has its own section please post in that section. You can ping me with @sd_shadow MediaTek or Qualcomm Chip? Do I have a MediaTek Device? see post #26 Info: If you have a MediaTek...
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Is there a way to downgrade it to android 9?? Because alot is unsupported by android 10
kjjay said:
Is there a way to downgrade it to android 9?? Because alot is unsupported by android 10
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No, it shipped with 10, there isn't any firmware to downgrade to.
I'm guessing 11 isn't very far away.
fddm said:
Depends on the features your want, but I really don't have any complaints for this device. I have a friend that prefers devices with touch sensor swiping and dt2w, so he doesn't care much for these Motorola phones.
I prefer phones with good developer support and stock Android. Makes Moto phones an excellent fit for me. If you intend to run custom roms LG might be a poor choice as you generally loose features like VoLTE and VoWiFi.
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I had swipe on fingerprint on g7power, worked good for pulling down notifications menu
tbirdguy said:
I had swipe on fingerprint on g7power, worked good for pulling down notifications menu
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Oh the play does have swipe sensore for notifications. And although it doesn't have dt2w I just tap it to the side, any slide movement wake the screen and you can the swipe to unlock. It does wake up for the littlest for movements so it can get a bit annoying.

Question Is the Tmobile US version of the S23 Ultra bootloader unlockable? has anyone successfully rooted with magisk if so?

cant find much info on the us version root process
United States version, doesn't matter what carrier. Cannot be bootloader unlocked or rooted at this time. There is no OEM unlock toggle that will appear after 7days use.
butchieboy said:
United States version, doesn't matter what carrier. Cannot be bootloader unlocked or rooted at this time. There is no OEM unlock toggle that will appear after 7days use.
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That's what I thought, don't know why samsung support rep I spoke to kept insisting that the US version is OEM unlockable. feel like he just wanted to sell me the phone.
Reator4 said:
That's what I thought, don't know why samsung support rep I spoke to kept insisting that the US version is OEM unlockable. feel like he just wanted to sell me the phone.
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He probably didn't know what the hell he's talking about.
Does that mean us ver unlocked from best buy still can't be bootloader unlocked?
Jed!Master said:
Does that mean us ver unlocked from best buy still can't be bootloader unlocked?
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No US or Canadian version can be bootloader unlocked. Period. It has been the case for many years now. It will never change.
I have similar questions, first is worth the upgrade price? Cause I'm with the s22 ultra and the only thing that I was able to get unlocked is the network by going to t-mobile on Twitter and asking saying that I was going on vacation and would like to use a local sim card due to in Brazil i.e they use other sim card but a network unlock is not the same as a bootloader U/L
Was about to say that
Reator4 said:
That's what I thought, don't know why samsung support rep I spoke to kept insisting that the US version is OEM unlockable. feel like he just wanted to sell me the phone.
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they probably just focused on the word unlocked and said yes, your phone can be unlocked.
bresk said:
I have similar questions, first is worth the upgrade price? Cause I'm with the s22 ultra and the only thing that I was able to get unlocked is the network by going to t-mobile on Twitter and asking saying that I was going on vacation and would like to use a local sim card due to in Brazil i.e they use other sim card but a network unlock is not the same as a bootloader U/L
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coming from an S22U myself, if you trade in your S22U I would say it's worth it. If you are just going to buy it out right with no trade in, I would say not worth it. S23U is a 20-30% upgraded S22U in my opinion. S23U is a great device but don't expect to be blown away. At the end of the day your S22U will do most of the same things that the S23U will do.
Thanks, the reason I've asked is because s22 ultra in the USA is not possible to gain root due to the bootloader not being able to unlock
butchieboy said:
United States version, doesn't matter what carrier. Cannot be bootloader unlocked or rooted at this time. There is no OEM unlock toggle that will appear after 7days use.
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chimera...
This applies to the s22 ultra USA version as well? I want to unlock the bootloader on my s22 ultra since it's not much difference on the s23 witch I was holding on without no modifications to avoid problems and ended up with a void warranty etc...
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chimera...
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I bought Chimera, and it did not work.
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chimera...
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they put that for the international version they always do that never specific on the model lol I know with a combo file you could gain root but then that combo file would break stuff and was just no point to use that combo file but to remove frp, if you know what I mean if not then that's for me to know
Jed!Master said:
they put that for the international version they always do that never specific on the model lol I know with a combo file you could gain root but then that combo file would break stuff and was just no point to use that combo file but to remove frp, if you know what I mean if not then that's for me to know
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break what for example , i dont really want to root, i just want to debloat ,remove apps i dont use ,i have tried some apps like greniffy,island,nevolta etc , shizuku but im always stuck trying to setup like they ask....but i might be doing something wrong because i use the terminal ' adb is sucesfull integrated,still not able to get shizuku working or expand the Mainland feature of the island to keep watching for background apps...if i can get a deblooter ill be happy
bresk said:
break what for example , i dont really want to root, i just want to debloat ,remove apps i dont use ,i have tried some apps like greniffy,island,nevolta etc , shizuku but im always stuck trying to setup like they ask....but i might be doing something wrong because i use the terminal ' adb is sucesfull integrated,still not able to get shizuku working or expand the Mainland feature of the island to keep watching for background apps...if i can get a deblooter ill be happy
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ADB AppControl is a working debloater tool. Used it to uninstall YouTube the other day so I could replace it with ReVanced.
[TOOL] ADB AppControl 1.8.0 🚀 Ultimate App Manager & Debloat Tool + Tweaks
ADB AppControl 🚀 Root is not required. Works with any Android device. Can do almost everything you dreamed about with applications. ADB AppControl - the desktop program, that will allow you to easily manage applications on your android device...
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bresk said:
break what for example , i dont really want to root, i just want to debloat ,remove apps i dont use ,i have tried some apps like greniffy,island,nevolta etc , shizuku but im always stuck trying to setup like they ask....but i might be doing something wrong because i use the terminal ' adb is sucesfull integrated,still not able to get shizuku working or expand the Mainland feature of the island to keep watching for background apps...if i can get a deblooter ill be happy
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thanks man
thanks a lot, im going to buy you a coffe when i wakeup ok? i cant barely keep my eyes open, not even Adderall is keeping me awake lol

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