Can we get a thread to consolidate information about the locked bootloader?
I need root, and waiting for an exploit to root might take a long time (or never), so the only other option is to get the phone unlocked?
Is the manufacturer able to unlock the bootloader? Is there a way to splice a root into a factory update?
SIM unlock and bootloader unlock are totally separate, so none of the 'unlock' services frequently advertised will be able to unlock the bootloader?
I'm am seriously frustrated by not having boot access, to the point that I am considering selling the phone and getting an HTC or Sony.
What really sucks is I bought this phone off-contract directly from Samsung because I thought only Carriers phones had bootloader locks.
FYI my version is the SM-G9250 (Asia spec phone).
That sucks.
I recommend you return or sell it and buy a T Mobile S6 or S6 Edge. After 14 days of purchase, they will unlock the phone. Also, it comes with unlocked bootloader and root is now available.
How do you check if bootloader is locked or not? I have an international version (F).
Thanks
Glaede said:
How do you check if bootloader is locked or not? I have an international version (F).
Thanks
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That one is not bootloader locked.
CafeKampuchia said:
That one is not bootloader locked.
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Perfect.. Thanks
Liking this phone more and more...
Unfortunately I spend most of my time in Asia, so I don't have much of a choice. This phone has more coverage...and there is no cooling off/return period in Taiwan. I can only sell it as a used phone.
So the T-Mobile us version comes with an unlocked bootloader? This is the deciding factor of me purchasing this device .
clorbag said:
So the T-Mobile us version comes with an unlocked bootloader? This is the deciding factor of me purchasing this device .
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yep, t mobile does not lock its bootloaders
martinezma99 said:
That sucks.
I recommend you return or sell it and buy a T Mobile S6 or S6 Edge. After 14 days of purchase, they will unlock the phone. Also, it comes with unlocked bootloader and root is now available.
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This is amazing. I never knew T-Mobile did this. What's the protocol for unlocking after the first 14 days?
I think its 40 days, or something similar
just call them and ask them, they will tell you exactly how you do it
I'm from other country holding the G925I version
how do I check if the bootloader is locked or not?
I'm So EXCITED! Samsung provides factory bootloader unlocking!
I posted the details here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...o-bootloader-unlock-s6-edge-sm-g9250-t3086325
Is the boot loader in the Hong Kong version locked too?
Hiya, does anyone know if the Canadian version (SM-G925W8) comes with a locked bootloader? I'm trying to root the device but it just keeps failing in odin.
According to this, the latest update for T Mobile locks the boot loader guys. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3096169
I have a Verizon S4 Mini that I have been dying to try to get this bootloader unlocked. I know there isn't one available, but I am wondering if there is any documentation on any of the Samsung bootloader unlocks. I'd love to dive into bootloader unlocking but don't know enough, so does anyone know of any documentation?
Quick question regarding unlocked variants of snapdragon s8 and note 8 phones. If you purchased a unlocked variant of S8, s8+ or note 8 factory unlocked GSM snapdragon is the bootloader still locked? I am not referring to carrier variants but ones you buy online like amazon or bestbuy that are unlocked GSM variants.
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Quick question regarding unlocked variants of snapdragon s8 and note 8 phones. If you purchased a unlocked variant of S8, s8+ or note 8 factory unlocked GSM snapdragon is the bootloader still locked? I am not referring to carrier variants but ones you buy online like amazon or bestbuy that are unlocked GSM variants.
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THERE IS NO SNAPDRAGON SAMSUNG THAT HAS A BOOTLOADER UNLOCK PERIOD.
Only unlocked samsung s8 /note 8 etc is the Exynos Variants not Snapdragon so anything that is snapdragon that says unlocked is either a U1 variant device with a locked bootloader or a U variant device that is paid off and carrier unlocked only, and the bootloader is still locked, and will be forever.
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THERE IS NO SNAPDRAGON SAMSUNG THAT HAS A BOOTLOADER UNLOCK PERIOD.
Only unlocked samsung s8 /note 8 etc is the Exynos Variants not Snapdragon so anything that is snapdragon that says unlocked is either a U1 variant device with a locked bootloader or a U variant device that is paid off and carrier unlocked only, and the bootloader is still locked, and will be forever.
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I thought there was a Chinese snapdragon version model that was unlocked bootloader.
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I am looking to come back to Samsung, if I do I'll be buying direct from Samsung and will be getting the unlocked version. Has Samsung locked down even there unlocked version from being rooted or is it still just the vendor branded phones that can't be rooted.
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I am looking to come back to Samsung, if I do I'll be buying direct from Samsung and will be getting the unlocked version. Has Samsung locked down even there unlocked version from being rooted or is it still just the vendor branded phones that can't be rooted.
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Oem unlock (unbranded / free for other providers) is different from bootloader unlock which is needed for flashing custom firmware/recovery, etc. ... usually for rooting.
Exynos variants are in general easier to bootloader unlock and root than snapdragon variants.
So I have a quick question since I'd enjoy a newer Samsung with unlocked bootloader.
So I bought a Pixel 7 from the Google website in the US. It works fine, i get 5g..
I don't know how or why i ended up with this version.
However, can I order a SG21 or SG22 from Japan and he able to toggle OEM unlock and easily unlock the bootloader?
Thank you.