I want to buy a Pixel 6, so: which one is the variant that i can root? (G9S9B, GB7N6 or GR1YH). I've heard Verizon variant (i don't know which one is the Verizon one) cannot be rooted.
VictorAlvarez_ said:
I want to buy a Pixel 6, so: which one is the variant that i can root? (G9S9B, GB7N6 or GR1YH). I've heard Verizon variant (i don't know which one is the Verizon one) cannot be rooted.
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Hi.
I buy my Pixel(s) from Google.
Global (carrier unlocked) version.
GB7N6 was the P6 version I got.
I am not certain but, I believe..
G9SB9 is the AT&T/Verizon (carrier) locked version.
AT&T version should be able to be carrier unlocked. Not sure about unlocking the bootloader.
The Verizon version can not be unlocked.
GR1YH is the Japan version.
Not sure about carrier/bootloader unlocking.
So I would suggest the GB7N6 version.
Cheers.
ipdev said:
Hi.
I buy my Pixel(s) from Google.
Global (carrier unlocked) version.
GB7N6 was the P6 version I got.
I am not certain but, I believe..
G9SB9 is the AT&T/Verizon (carrier) locked version.AT&T version should be able to be carrier unlocked. Not sure about unlocking the bootloader.The Verizon version can not be unlocked.GR1YH is the Japan version.Not sure about carrier/bootloader unlocking.
So I would suggest the GB7N6 version.
Cheers.
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You may/can unlock the bootloader of AT&T.
Same as Japan, me with a Japanese Pixel6, you can unlock the phone bootloader.
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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
Planning on buying an unlocked version from best buy: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/lg-g5-4...ed-titan/5199400.p?id=bb5199400&skuId=5199400
Will this sucker be bootloader unlocked like the T-Mobile ones I see in the xda articles? I wish to buy a bootloader unlocked one so I may root it.
It's only carrier unlocked, not bootloader
If it just says "unlocked", that usually means carrier unlocked in 99% of cases.
Also, none of them are bootloader unlocked by default.
There are some models that can be bootloader unlocked (H850 EU, and I think one other model), but they aren't bootloader unlocked when you get them.
From the looks of that page that is the unbranded RS-988 lg g5 unlocked US variant.
And it more than likely will not have obtainable bootloader unlock in near future.
For now the only variant with easily available boot loader unlock and root/twrp, is the unbranded EU H-850
If u were willing to spend that much on the device, just order from clove in the UK great 2 day shipping to the west coast for me. Let me knew if u need link.
T-Mobile h830 has been shown to have root,but I don't believe it its widely available yet.
If u plan to use on gsm network,go with EU H-850
hello,
i have the middle east variant of the lg g5 h850 (from israel) and i was wondering if it is possible to root my device.
all the root guides i found specify the european h850 model and i want to know if there are any substantials differences between the two h850 that will prevent me from rooting.
my software version is V20b-ISR-XX (Nougat 7.0)
You can't root because your version has locked bootloader and without it you cann't get root.
Only european h850 can be unlocked.
H830 also has a way to root it.
H850 is the unlocked version, its rootable and the bootloader is officially unlockable, I'm from israel too....
https://www.youtube.com/shared?ci=2N6KIFW7Dy4
And you managed to unlock the bootloader on your h-850 using this tutorial?
(and can you please check if your variant is the European one, there are some stores here in Israel that sell the European h850)
ramqashou said:
H850 is the unlocked version, its rootable and the bootloader is officially unlockable, I'm from israel too....
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You cant. its eu version.
ramqashou said:
H850 is the unlocked version, its rootable and the bootloader is officially unlockable, I'm from israel too....
https://www.youtube.com/shared?ci=2N6KIFW7Dy4
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Did you have done root by this guide for the Israeli version?
I'm pretty sure the answer is no but does ANYONE know if I can root my SM-N981U? I did get the recent updates automatically and I'm currently running UI v 3.1, bootloader v 2 and android 11. If its NOT possible does anyone know if anyone's working on it? Any help would be AWESOME!! I also have no idea how to turn the bootloader off if rooting is possible so help there would be nice. Thanks in advance!
Your model number ends with "U" which indicates that it's a U.S. variant
U.S. variants always get their bootloader hard locked and can't be unlocked via regular means. Root requires that you unlock your bootloader.
There was a paid service that offered to unlock U.S. variant bootloader here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/sampwnd-usa-model-bl-unlock-info-u-u1-w.4201689/
But I'd ask first if I was you. Other than that, I don't think you'll be able to root.
ShaDisNX255 said:
Your model number ends with "U" which indicates that it's a U.S. variant
U.S. variants always get their bootloader hard locked and can't be unlocked via regular means. Root requires that you unlock your bootloader.
There was a paid service that offered to unlock U.S. variant bootloader here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/sampwnd-usa-model-bl-unlock-info-u-u1-w.4201689/
But I'd ask first if I was you. Other than that, I don't think you'll be able to root.
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Service is still going but his is updated to far to do.
I'm planning to import a brand new Japan version of Pixel 6 from a shop. I was told that the phone is not locked to any specific carrier and can be used on any network. Since the phone is not carrier locked, is that mean the bootloader can also be unlocked? Is there any relation between locked carrier and locked bootloader? I wanna buy a phone which can have unlocked bootloader. The shop people said they won't be able to check OEM Unlocking status.
you can unlock the bootloader. I have Japanese version and i changed the model to International and again locked it.
Have a look here.
Cheers
Tom
satish.yarramsetti said:
you can unlock the bootloader. I have Japanese version and i changed the model to International and again locked it.
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Are you in India? Were you able to disable the shutter sound?