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Hey guys,
My cousin's friend bought him a second-hand Verizon SGS4 SH-I545. Little did he know my cousin is not on Verizon.
I said: No matter we got XXA baby!
So here are my questions:
1. What is the latest firmware that you recommend him to flash? He is currently on: I545VRUFNC5 - which I see as the latest on SamMobile.
2. Is the phone locked in any way? If so, what's the best way to unlock it?
3. I want to have him rooted using a stock kernel, so that he can get rid of bloatware and use Titanium Backup
Suggestions, guides, links are all appreciated
Thank you!
-Dubbed
Read the stickie in general forum.... Most your answers are there
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decaturbob said:
Read the stickie in general forum.... Most your answers are there
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There's so much info there and more so it is apparently impossible to downgrade to bootloader and thus flash?
I just want someone to list it down for me in simple bullet points - not direct me to massive threads that have 20 links in them
TotallydubbedHD said:
There's so much info there and more so it is apparently impossible to downgrade to bootloader and thus flash?
I just want someone to list it down for me in simple bullet points - not direct me to massive threads that have 20 links in them
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Why would we want to type all that over again? Read the sticky: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606501
If you won't be bothered to read that, then here's some short, bullet points:
You can't downgrade the bootloader.
You can't have a custom recovery (except for the unsupported Safestrap)
You can't have CyanogenMod.
The only ROMs you can flash are those that are Safestrap and NC5 compatible
You can root using Towelroot
However, please read the sticky at the very least. If you won't do that, you WILL brick your phone.
k1mu said:
Why would we want to type all that over again? Read the sticky: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606501
If you won't be bothered to read that, then here's some short, bullet points:
You can't downgrade the bootloader.
You can't have a custom recovery (except for the unsupported Safestrap)
You can't have CyanogenMod.
The only ROMs you can flash are those that are Safestrap and NC5 compatible
You can root using Towelroot
However, please read the sticky at the very least. If you won't do that, you WILL brick your phone.
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Yeah read that already but wasn't sure- simply because it seems a little disorganised and very hard to understand with loads of links flying left and right.
TotallydubbedHD said:
Yeah read that already but wasn't sure- simply because it seems a little disorganised and very hard to understand with loads of links flying left and right.
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If it's too difficult to digest perhaps modding a phone isn't for you...
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decaturbob said:
If it's too difficult to digest perhaps modding a phone isn't for you...
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lol...
TotallydubbedHD said:
lol...
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S4 has alot of peculiarities, depending on firmware series. Once you go past MDK, custom recovery is limited to Safestrap and yet we see people all the time trying to load Twrp or CWM and end up borking their phone. Simple reading would prevent almost all those situations from happening. I know I had my thunderbolt for a couple years and loaded a ton of ROMS on it and when I moved up to S4 it was a rude awakening on what I can and can't do.
There is a lot of info to digest, even for the experienced people. Lately with kitkat many people run into wifi and bluetooth issues. Why? Mostly because they aren't loading right modules that have been discussed countless times.
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S4 has alot of peculiarities, depending on firmware series. Once you go past MDK, custom recovery is limited to Safestrap and yet we see people all the time trying to load Twrp or CWM and end up borking their phone. Simple reading would prevent almost all those situations from happening. I know I had my thunderbolt for a couple years and loaded a ton of ROMS on it and when I moved up to S4 it was a rude awakening on what I can and can't do.
There is a lot of info to digest, even for the experienced people. Lately with kitkat many people run into wifi and bluetooth issues. Why? Mostly because they aren't loading right modules that have been discussed countless times.
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I totally agree - that's why I'm asking as I'm unsure.
Last thing I want is something going wrong - and due to it being locked I don't want him running into problems.
So from what I understand I can't flash down and then flash back up?
I can however root? But what about unlocking?
TotallydubbedHD said:
I totally agree - that's why I'm asking as I'm unsure.
Last thing I want is something going wrong - and due to it being locked I don't want him running into problems.
So from what I understand I can't flash down and then flash back up?
I can however root? But what about unlocking?
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if you mean unlocking the bootloader...NO
the sim is unlocked
decaturbob said:
if you mean unlocking the bootloader...NO
the sim is unlocked
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bootloader is locked apparently...and to unlock it I would have to make my lil cousin supposedly flash an older version...
Sim being unlocked is the biggest thing
TotallydubbedHD said:
bootloader is locked apparently...and to unlock it I would have to make my lil cousin supposedly flash an older version...
Sim being unlocked is the biggest thing
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the bootloader CAN NOT be unlocked,,,,,,there was an exploit in MDK firmware that "loki" process was able to use, since then da nada......devs been looking at it for almost 2 year and substantial bounty so far, da nada
sure fire way to brick the phone is messing with bootloader....
decaturbob said:
the bootloader CAN NOT be unlocked,,,,,,there was an exploit in MDK firmware that "loki" process was able to use, since then da nada......devs been looking at it for almost 2 year and substantial bounty so far, da nada
sure fire way to brick the phone is messing with bootloader....
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haha cool beans thanks for confirming.
TotallydubbedHD said:
haha cool beans thanks for confirming.
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No problem... We want to help people from messing up their S4..
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OK - so my cousin tried putting another SIM in the phone (T-MOBILE) and he wasn't able to get it registered on network - it wouldn't allow him to do so.
Thus the phone is not sim locked then?
What do I have to do in order to unlock it? That's all I want to do and then root it after that.
TotallydubbedHD said:
OK - so my cousin tried putting another SIM in the phone (T-MOBILE) and he wasn't able to get it registered on network - it wouldn't allow him to do so.
Thus the phone is not sim locked then?
What do I have to do in order to unlock it? That's all I want to do and then root it after that.
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No, it is not SIM locked. This is yet another frequently asked question, sadly.
The phone is configured with Verizon APNs. When you install a non-Verizon SIM, you must configure the APN for your non-Verizon carrier. (Settings/More networks/Mobile networks/Access Point Names, use the "+" to add an APN.)
Hopefully T-mo has a band in common with your VZ phone in your area.
k1mu said:
No, it is not SIM locked. This is yet another frequently asked question, sadly.
The phone is configured with Verizon APNs. When you install a non-Verizon SIM, you must configure the APN for your non-Verizon carrier. (Settings/More networks/Mobile networks/Access Point Names, use the "+" to add an APN.)
Hopefully T-mo has a band in common with your VZ phone in your area.
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Anyway of getting APN settings for TMobile?
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Anyway of getting APN settings for TMobile?
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Read one of the several other T-Mobile threads here, or ask T-Mobile.
Yeah, I'm being lazy and not searching for you, but you can search as easily as I can.
Samsung Updates
OK I have the device rooted and running Hyperdrive 17.1. The only issue I'm having is how to block Samsung's constant attempt at upgrading the software. Running a custom Rom with Safestrap on Kit Kat. Anyway to get rid of that annoying reminder from Samsung about software updates???
Thanks
Krissy
Isis111 said:
OK I have the device rooted and running Hyperdrive 17.1. The only issue I'm having is how to block Samsung's constant attempt at upgrading the software. Running a custom Rom with Safestrap on Kit Kat. Anyway to get rid of that annoying reminder from Samsung about software updates???
Thanks
Krissy
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Well if you're on stock Touchwiz you freeze SDM using TiBu. I believe hyperdrive already has SDM removed?!
Are you talking about the Security Policy update? If that is what you're talking about just search for that using TiBu and freeze that....
Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk
Just looking to root the most current OTA, my search so far makes me believe its not possible. Is this true or am I missing something?
Thnak you!
I'm wondering the same thing. I recently had to get a replacement phone and unfortunately it's running stock 4.4.2. First time I've ever had a phone with a bootloader that couldn't be unlocked. I would like to at least have my phone rooted. Anyone out there willing to share a root solution with us?
Tkun said:
I'm wondering the same thing. I recently had to get a replacement phone and unfortunately it's running stock 4.4.2. First time I've ever had a phone with a bootloader that couldn't be unlocked. I would like to at least have my phone rooted. Anyone out there willing to share a root solution with us?
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Yeah it really sucks. I need root to fully make use of my chromecast. A bunch of devices received screen mirroring but not the note 2. Such a sinple thing but so difficult to root. Hope we can get root soon. Thank you to anyone who is still working on this.
krazykid6911 said:
Just looking to root the most current OTA, my search so far makes me believe its not possible. Is this true or am I missing something?
Thnak you!
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Tkun said:
I'm wondering the same thing. I recently had to get a replacement phone and unfortunately it's running stock 4.4.2. First time I've ever had a phone with a bootloader that couldn't be unlocked. I would like to at least have my phone rooted. Anyone out there willing to share a root solution with us?
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No reason to make another thread about his when there is about 50 on the same topic.. search and you will find your answer of the not being a way yet
There are already several other threads related to this very topic. In the future please use search before starting a new thread.
Thread closed.
Thank you,
Rwilco12
Hello, there is a way to root this phone???
I want to unlock it.
Thanks
luisypica said:
Hello, there is a way to root this phone???
I want to unlock it.
Thanks
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When you did your search on XDA, did you find your answer?
Ramer said:
When you did your search on XDA, did you find your answer?
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NO, I didn´t find anything, that´s why I am asking for.
luisypica said:
NO, I didn´t find anything, that´s why I am asking for.
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Hmm, it's posted ALL OVER XDA. The Sprint S8+ has a locked bootloader. As of now, we don't have root.
Ramer said:
Hmm, it's posted ALL OVER XDA. The Sprint S8+ has a locked bootloader. As of now, we don't have root.
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Many phone with locked bootloaders has root. I know is hardest than unlocked bootloaders but is not impossible.
I hope will be as soon as possible.
Thanks
luisypica said:
Hello, there is a way to root this phone???
I want to unlock it.
Thanks
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Here you go.
here it is,
https://www.oneclickroot.com/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s8/
lol
94tbird said:
here it is,
lol
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I wonder if it's going to brick a Snapdragon S8 or will it just not work. That site doesn't even mention the two types of chipsets, at least not that I found on a quick reading.
94tbird said:
here it is,
https://www.oneclickroot.com/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s8/
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This is a paid option and not for developer types like us. I am not convinced they support our USA model 955U anyway.
I would think Chainfire might come out with something like happened with S7 Edge. We shall see. Been 3 weeks.
photolarry said:
This is a paid option and not for developer types like us. I am not convinced they support our USA model 955U anyway.
I would think Chainfire might come out with something like happened with S7 Edge. We shall see. Been 3 weeks.
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Think you missed the "lol" portion if my post
So I have been doing some research and the same kind of issue was occurring with the S7/Edge and there was a modified ODIN and "Engineering" boot.img (kernel) that claims to root the device. So I am curious if using that "modified hack" version of ODIN and a boot.img that has a kernel compatible with snapdragon (the only one I see in main s8+ forum is for Exynos). Not sure if this is really safe to do but I am guessing that once enough devs want root on this device, something will be out there. Has anyone tried KingRoot?
I have trieed Kingroot but always fail!!!
I hope Chainfire can do something for us.
Anyway: eng kernel exist for this device? Snapdragon version ofcourse.
I contacted the support team for oneclickroot and they said that they do not have a root for the US versions of the S8+.
Was wondering if there would be a way to modify and or port the s7 boot.img to an s8+ variant? Maybe even a way to "trick" it as to read it like an exynos vairant processor?
i just bougt sprint s8+ off swappa. any update to the rooting it cause im gonna unlock it.
photolarry said:
So I have been doing some research and the same kind of issue was occurring with the S7/Edge and there was a modified ODIN and "Engineering" boot.img (kernel) that claims to root the device. So I am curious if using that "modified hack" version of ODIN and a boot.img that has a kernel compatible with snapdragon (the only one I see in main s8+ forum is for Exynos). Not sure if this is really safe to do but I am guessing that once enough devs want root on this device, something will be out there. Has anyone tried KingRoot?
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I've tried KingRoot, but it's hot garbage. Seeing so much in the way of information regarding the S8 Plus having a locked bootloader (Sprint ENG_US version or any other carrier variant for that matter), and I was wondering if there is any new information? Eager to root this bad boy, but no bueno thus far. I'm seeing the information for international ones using the Exynos, but I found this 'CF-Auto-Root-dream2qltesq-dream2qltesq-smg955u.tar' earlier this afternoon. Not even sure if this is compatible and I'm not going to be the guinea pig today. Has anybody else messed with this kit?
Anybody have any relevant information pertaining to effective rooting of the S8 Plus on Sprint by chance? Until I hear of some success with this, I'm not going to attempt. Got a bit of a qualm with a $1K paperweight. Please advise.
Thanks!
Long story short.
I picked up this cheap tablet because i want to install it in my car permanently. If it gets stolen it's easily replaceable. It is a SM-T227U
Upon buying it I've found out a couple things. I can't root it? And
I cant use android auto on it.
I've heen digging through these forums but the threads are kinda confusing. Would anyone have time to walk me through a root process and show me how to obtain whatever os I need to accomplish what I'm trying to do? My biggest concern right now is getting android auto to connect wirelessly to my Kenwood.
I side loaded the apk but, my device still won't connect for audio. Only calls. Which I don't have lol
Jobudden said:
Long story short.
I picked up this cheap tablet because i want to install it in my car permanently. If it gets stolen it's easily replaceable. It is a SM-T227U
Upon buying it I've found out a couple things. I can't root it? And
I cant use android auto on it.
I've heen digging through these forums but the threads are kinda confusing. Would anyone have time to walk me through a root process and show me how to obtain whatever os I need to accomplish what I'm trying to do? My biggest concern right now is getting android auto to connect wirelessly to my Kenwood.
I side loaded the apk but, my device still won't connect for audio. Only calls. Which I don't have lo
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Jobudden said:
Long story short.
I picked up this cheap tablet because i want to install it in my car permanently. If it gets stolen it's easily replaceable. It is a SM-T227U
Upon buying it I've found out a couple things. I can't root it? And
I cant use android auto on it.
I've heen digging through these forums but the threads are kinda confusing. Would anyone have time to walk me through a root process and show me how to obtain whatever os I need to accomplish what I'm trying to do? My biggest concern right now is getting android auto to connect wirelessly to my Kenwood.
I side loaded the apk but, my device still won't connect for audio. Only calls. Which I don't have lol
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Pretty easy just to root the factory firmware. Using GSI's to change the OS is a bit more reading and work but the fastbootd method isn't too bad.. Here's the link for just rooting it...
[TUTORIAL] How To Unlock & Root Tab A7 Lite T220/T225, & Install LSPosed, Magisk, Mods
While some of these instructions are copied from other sources, I combined all the different things I learned, because no one guide was sufficient, and all needed additional info, so I expanded it all to one place. Part I is partly from...
forum.xda-developers.com
ktdt00 said:
Pretty easy just to root the factory firmware. Using GSI's to change the OS is a bit more reading and work but the fastbootd method isn't too bad.. Here's the link for just rooting it...
[TUTORIAL] How To Unlock & Root Tab A7 Lite T220/T225, & Install LSPosed, Magisk, Mods
While some of these instructions are copied from other sources, I combined all the different things I learned, because no one guide was sufficient, and all needed additional info, so I expanded it all to one place. Part I is partly from...
forum.xda-developers.com
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Hey, thanks for the response. but i do not see the T227 in that post?
Jobudden said:
Hey, thanks for the response. but i do not see the T227 in that post?
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Should be the same I think. You'll just have to do all of step III since you don't have one of the listed devices. Here's a post from that thread who did it and even posted their patched boot image if you want to use that firmware...
[TUTORIAL] How To Unlock & Root Tab A7 Lite T220/T225, & Install LSPosed, Magisk, Mods
While some of these instructions are copied from other sources, I combined all the different things I learned, because no one guide was sufficient, and all needed additional info, so I expanded it all to one place. Part I is partly from...
forum.xda-developers.com
ktdt00 said:
Should be the same I think. You'll just have to do all of step III since you don't have one of the listed devices.
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lol ill try. wish me luck
Jobudden said:
lol ill try. wish me luck
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See my edit above...
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See my edit above...
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so far my biggest problem is getting it to oem unlock
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so far my biggest problem is getting it to oem unlock
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Yeah... I've read that about a few of the cellular equipped ones and of course... particularly Verizon. There seem to be a couple methods to get the toggle to show up but they seem to be pretty wonky. Sorry, but other than reading about a few folks succeeding I can't help with that much.
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Yeah... I've read that about a few of the cellular equipped ones and of course... particularly Verizon. There seem to be a couple methods to get the toggle to show up but they seem to be pretty wonky. Sorry, but other than reading about a few folks succeeding I can't help with that much.
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yea ive seen that too. just wondering why i am not. i have followed their steps and its just not working lol
Jobudden said:
yea ive seen that too. just wondering why i am not. i have followed their steps and its just not working lol
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you can't unlock bootloader with Verizon provider (SM-T227U)
tom.android said:
you can't unlock bootloader with Verizon provider (SM-T227U)
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so rooting is not possible?
that sucks. you wouldnt happen to have a workaround for installing android auto on it would you lol
Jobudden said:
so rooting is not possible?
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You can uses android auto without root.
tom.android said:
You can uses android auto without root.
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With just the tablet itself? I'd love to know how been looking for a way the last 2 days
Jobudden said:
With just the tablet itself? I'd love to know how been looking for a way the last 2 days
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Surely you can do it , now I on de-Googled gsi , didn't used GMS.
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Surely you can do it , now I on de-Googled gsi , didn't used GMS.
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I'm not really up to speed on all the terminology. Can you link me to what I need to do to achieve it?
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I'm not really up to speed on all the terminology. Can you link me to what I need to do to achieve it?
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Not things special about android auto on your tab . Why ? What happened ?
tom.android said:
Not things special about android auto on your tab . Why ? What happened ?
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Samsung auto isn't pre-installed so it's nit a system app and will not connect with my radio.
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Samsung auto isn't pre-installed so it's nit a system app and will not connect with my radio.
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Your ROM?
What do you mean? It's stock samsung because I can't root
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What do you mean? It's stock samsung because I can't root
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A11 A12 A13 what is your Stock ROm? Cause i didn't used verizon then dont known ?
As someone living in the USA and using T-Mobile as a provider, is there a significant difference between the XQ-CQ54 and XQ-CQ72 models? If so, which one should I go with?
I will not be using the XQ-CQ62 (US version) because the bootloader cannot be unlocked and I would like to use a custom ROM.
You can unlock the bootloader on 62 but it cost about 20 bucks..its a recent hack ... Xda isnt allowing guides with money involved so that's why theres none posted here.
Other then that i think 54 version aka european is way better then chinese 72. Just for esim alone
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You can unlock the bootloader on 62 but it cost about 20 bucks..its a recent hack ... Xda isnt allowing guides with money involved so that's why theres none posted here.
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Would you be able to provide a link to the service or at least a name for the website? I'd like to try that one but I'd also like to not download a virus.
I havent tried it but there are reports of it being a legit thing. I ll send you a pm so you can look into that thread.
Morcleon said:
Would you be able to provide a link to the service or at least a name for the website? I'd like to try that one but I'd also like to not download a virus.
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would love to hear about your experience with the tool
I have the US version and found out the hard way that its bootloader can't be unlocked. I've always had a rooted phone, BUT I would say this phone has everything that I want and need. And Android 13 now has features that I used root phones to get. On the flip side, I have seen people that have the 1 iv US version and they've used the mentioned tool, and were able to change the no to a yes. As long as Sony keeps pumping out updates, I'm good for now on stock, but I may revisit the tool if updates stop.
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I have the US version and found out the hard way that its bootloader can't be unlocked. I've always had a rooted phone, BUT I would say this phone has everything that I want and need. And Android 13 now has features that I used root phones to get. On the flip side, I have seen people that have the 1 iv US version and they've used the mentioned tool, and were able to change the no to a yes. As long as Sony keeps pumping out updates, I'm good for now on stock, but I may revisit the tool if updates stop.
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Don't post nonsense. Bootloader unlock is possible.
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Don't post nonsense. Bootloader unlock is possible.
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All that I was saying is that I may be open to trying the "workaround" to enable bootloader unlock on the US version later on. Please explain to me how that is nonsense. Or if you know of a way to change the no to a yes on these locked down versions, I'm all ears.
I have the US version and found out the hard way that its bootloader can't be unlocked
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That's a pretty direct statement which is made up of nonsense.
No to yes and unlocking the bootloader is possible. See the thread about the so-54c or check my posts.
Kevbodian said:
That's a pretty direct statement which is made up of nonsense.
No to yes and unlocking the bootloader is possible. See the thread about the so-54c or check my posts.
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That's all you needed to say. I was only verifying that I ran into the same situation. I'll check out your posts, and read up. I haven't had an Xperia in almost 10 years, so I'm getting caught up.