Question Oem unlock not showing - Samsung Galaxy A02s

Question Oem unlock not showing - Samsung Galaxy A02s

I've tried everything to get oem unlock to show up and nothing

Red_gaming said:
I've tried everything to get oem unlock to show up and nothing
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Mhm me too, but I've got a a03s basically same thing 3gb of ram, 32gb storage, and I've got a galaxy note 9 same issue.. bottom line, Samsung doesn't like you to have your phones bootloader unlocked on some snapdragon devices... My issue is my chipset Is Helio P35 I have no idea what that is, but it's not snapdragon lol, in your case you may have the same chipset, but in my note 9, it's a snapdragon, idk why Samsung does this... Sorry to say buddy

Red_gaming said:
I've tried everything to get oem unlock to show up and nothing
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as they said, samsung doesnt like the unlocking of your A02s bootloader because its a snapdragon. However, if you can, try the A03s. It has a mediatek chipset, and should work.

Swyen said:
as they said, samsung doesnt like the unlocking of your A02s bootloader because its a snapdragon. However, if you can, try the A03s. It has a mediatek chipset, and should work.
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A02s can be unlocked. All you have to do is enable it in the Developer settings, Turn off your device, Go to Download mode by pressing both Volume UP and DOWN button while plugging in your charger or USB cable and then, long press on the Volume UP button as specified on the screen to unlock it.
This will reset the phone and then, after reboot, just enable the developer settings and you should see that OEM Unlocking is greyed out. This means that it has been unlocked.

tangy912 said:
A02s can be unlocked. All you have to do is enable it in the Developer settings, Turn off your device, Go to Download mode by pressing both Volume UP and DOWN button while plugging in your charger or USB cable and then, long press on the Volume UP button as specified on the screen to unlock it.
This will reset the phone and then, after reboot, just enable the developer settings and you should see that OEM Unlocking is greyed out. This means that it has been unlocked.
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Keep in mind that some phones are US models, and US Snapdragon models from Verizon generally cannot be unlocked. And keep in mind as well that some models (ex. A037W for A03s) dont support the procedure you provided.

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S9 OEM Unlock - Factory Reset

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.

OEM Unlock not appearing after 7 days -- SM-G965F/DS (Exynos)

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.

whitepines said:
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.

jujubeans said:
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.

Sonim xp5s XP5800 bootloader, firmware and unlock questions

Hi, all. Please help me with some issues. Have Sonim XP5s dualsim gsm phone ATT locked.
1 Bootloader. Trying to unlock it.
*#*#2387#*#* activated USB debug. Set OEM unlock, but bootloader locked. fastboot unlock, fastboot oem unlock, fastboot flashing unlock do nothing. How i can unlock it?
2 Firmware. Does anyone have image to flash with QFIL? I try to flash empty one but QFIL say timeout and take no action. EDL started but ignore all requests. Bootloader issue?
3 SIM2 activation. Phone disable second SIM at all. Need correct firmware?
4 ATT unlock. How i can do it, with correct firmware installed?
5 Root. Kingroot, kingoroot no success. Custom recovery not found. Flashing\booting custom recovery is locked.
Thanks.

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I have the same phone that I just bought and (sheepishly) just found out has wi-fi calling disabled by AT&T. That was a main reason for getting it, but unfortunately I went by the Sonim website's info and not AT&T's regarding that feature. Verizon's version has it enabled, but it's also much scarcer on the secondary market. The XP5800 doesn't seem to be a popular phone for tinkering judging by the lack of info on doing so.
Does anyone know if wi-fi calling could hypothetically be activated by rooting and then toggling some values, or is it more likely that the involved code was omitted entirely? I saw something to the former about tethering.

Bit_Basher said:
be activated by rooting and then
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Still have found no rooting way. Bootloader locked, so no custom recovery can be used. Very unpopular phone, as you see, thread dead.

SpectralUA said:
Still have found no rooting way. Bootloader locked, so no custom recovery can be used. Very unpopular phone, as you see, thread dead.
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Each Android can get rooted by means of SuperSU ZIP. Only requirement is to have successfully USB debugging option enabled in Android->Settings->Developer options. You install this ZIP via phone's stock recovery.

To access developer mode, google "developer mode sonim xp5s". Open article: kb.eschat.com "Open Developer Options Tab on Sonim XP5, XP5s or XP3...". The device will then open the Developer Options tab. Ensure the take bug report option is enabled, and that USB debugging is also enabled. You may also add a menu button to the Power tab for future access to this feature.
Be sure you use a clean SuperSU ZIP to avoid malware. Suggest getting one from the xda forum.

Hi. Is there any success with rooting or enabling second sim to working 2 sims together?

jwoegerbauer said:
Each Android can get rooted by means of SuperSU ZIP. Only requirement is to have successfully USB debugging option enabled in Android->Settings->Developer options. You install this ZIP via phone's stock recovery.
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How i can do it? Stock recovery have no menu. /cache access denided from user. Putting update.zip do nothing without /cache/recovery/command. Did you know some trick to proceed install? ADB debugging enable, but no root rights there.

haikkk said:
Hi. Is there any success with rooting or enabling second sim to working 2 sims together?
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Nothing.

Here are the firmware images for the Sprint XP5s
5SA.0.4-05-8.1.0-29.33.00_USER_PST.zip

Root has been achieved with Magisk!

ytagger said:
Root has been achieved with Magisk!
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Is there any way to get Android Auto to work on the XP5s?

Hello All.
sorry for off topic, but can’t find anywhere.
does anybody know how to remove PIN on Sonim XP5s? Can’t access phone without entering PIN.
I would really appreciate for any help.
Thank you.

bkarshibaev said:
how to remove PIN on Sonim XP5s?
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Recovery mode. Power + volUp long to show menu. Factory reset.

SpectralUA said:
Recovery mode. Power + volUp long to show menu. Factory reset.
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Hello SpectralUA,
Does it really remove PIN?
I’m planning on buying Sonim XP5s and send it overseas. I just want to be 100% sure that Recovery mode will remove PIN.
Thank you.

bkarshibaev said:
Hello SpectralUA,
Does it really remove PIN?
I’m planning on buying Sonim XP5s and send it overseas. I just want to be 100% sure that Recovery mode will remove PIN.
Thank you.
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Yes, it does, except if Factory Reset is blocked by Scout

ytagger said:
Yes, it does, except if Factory Reset is blocked by Scout
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Is there way to check if Scout has restriction?
also, do you know which XP5s (AT&T, SouthernLinc, Sprint or Verizon) has wifi calling enabled and 2nd sim card slot is unlocked? I mean unlocked version of those 3 carriers.
Thank you.

bkarshibaev said:
Is there way to check if Scout has restriction?
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Not if the device is PIN locked and you don't know it, obviously .
If it's open, just try to reset the phone from the regular menu and you'll see if it's restricted

bkarshibaev said:
2nd sim card slot is unlocked?
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2nd sim usable without 1st. Found no way to enable both at same time.
Maybe anyone know how to dualsim (standby mode, etc) this unit?

ytagger said:
Here are the firmware images for the Sprint XP5s
5SA.0.4-05-8.1.0-29.33.00_USER_PST.zip
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The link is not working. Do you have a different one?

Question OEM greyed out, confused

Hello, I have the Moto G Power Unlocked. My OEM button is greyed out, so I went to Motorola's site to check if I could get it unlocked. After entering the data, they confirmed it could be unlocked and sent me a unlock key. I tried unlocking it but it just said I needed to toggle the OEM button first. So I go to unlock it,but it's still greyed out.. I have it connected to wifi, would connecting it to mobile date improve my chances of it "ungreying" itself? Any thoughts would be appreciated greatly, thank you!

well form my experience that phone need to locked again n then try to see if u oem working, after that u can unlocked again

Nightshift1509 said:
Hello, I have the Moto G Power Unlocked. My OEM button is greyed out, so I went to Motorola's site to check if I could get it unlocked. After entering the data, they confirmed it could be unlocked and sent me a unlock key. I tried unlocking it but it just said I needed to toggle the OEM button first. So I go to unlock it,but it's still greyed out.. I have it connected to wifi, would connecting it to mobile date improve my chances of it "ungreying" itself? Any thoughts would be appreciated greatly, thank you!
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72 hours After connection to wifi/lte oem unlock should be available.