Hi I'm new to the gs3 forum but I think I have unlocked the bootloader. When I got the phone I rooted it right away and then tried to install twrp not knowing that the phone had the 4.3 update problem. .. so the phone did brick then I Odined back to stock but still had root and when I rebooted the phone after installing safestrap and on the Samsung boot screen it shows an unlocked lock (which in the gnex means bootloader is unlocked) but I'm to afraid to text it.
Can anyone confirm if this is what I think it is. Unlocked bootloader.
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siouxhockey11 said:
Hi I'm new to the gs3 forum but I think I have unlocked the bootloader. When I got the phone I rooted it right away and then tried to install twrp not knowing that the phone had the 4.3 update problem. .. so the phone did brick then I Odined back to stock but still had root and when I rebooted the phone after installing safestrap and on the Samsung boot screen it shows an unlocked lock (which in the gnex means bootloader is unlocked) but I'm to afraid to text it.
Can anyone confirm if this is what I think it is. Unlocked bootloader.
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It isn't.
That unlocked padlock basically means "something not stock is installed in the phone".
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Damn! I'm stuck on 4.3
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This is my 2nd Nexus the 1st one had an unlocked symbol every time I turn the phone on and now the one I have says locked in fastboot mode
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all that means is you can flash custom roms and recoveries.
but you don't have to root if you flash a custom rom.
Bspence415 said:
This is my 2nd Nexus the 1st one had an unlocked symbol every time I turn the phone on and now the one I have says locked in fastboot mode
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Download this app from the market, if it works as advertised it will tell you if you're rooted or not: http://www.appbrain.com/app/root-checker/com.joeykrim.rootcheck
Are you saying that your first phone had an unlock symbol out of the box? If so, it had to be a used phone...
Hey all. My early upgrade is this weekend so I'm going to but a gs3 but I must be able to root and unlock boot loader.
Was looking at the unlock app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mmmeff.ez.unlock
And see that the recent reviews saying they are having issues unlocking boot loader since update from Verizon.
Is the app broken now And or did they patch the phone so u cant unlock the boot loader?
I don't amt to buy this phone then end up not being able to unlock the bootloader (I can't stand anything other than aosp)
Lmk. Also how would I go about unlocking the boot loader without using that app or is that the only way to do so?
This is posted all over this forum. However, all you need to do is search for version 1.2 and it will unlock the bootloader, after you root, of course.
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the guide posted at the top of the dev forum should be your new best friend
HHF2 said:
This is posted all over this forum. However, all you need to do is search for version 1.2 and it will unlock the bootloader, after you root, of course.
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Here is my copy http://db.tt/TtOVCI1W . Just make sure you root first .
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Valkyrie743 said:
Hey all. My early upgrade is this weekend so I'm going to but a gs3 but I must be able to root and unlock boot loader.
Was looking at the unlock app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mmmeff.ez.unlock
And see that the recent reviews saying they are having issues unlocking boot loader since update from Verizon.
Is the app broken now And or did they patch the phone so u cant unlock the boot loader?
I don't amt to buy this phone then end up not being able to unlock the bootloader (I can't stand anything other than aosp)
Lmk. Also how would I go about unlocking the boot loader without using that app or is that the only way to do so?
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The developer recommends version 1.2 and you can get that from here: http://rootzwiki.com/topic/32456-app-920-ez-unlock-14-easiest-way-to-unlock-your-bootloader/
There is a way to unlock the bootloader manually, but that takes a bit more effort and some terminal coding. I would definitely recommend just downloading EZ-Unlock v1.2 and using that. It's just a push of a button! That's what I did.
At the risk of being reprimanded.....
My phone is rooted and I have unlocked the boot-loader with One click "ez bootloader unlock." I have flashed numerous ROM's and continue to flash various ROM's... After flashing each new ROM and getting through the initial setup, I download ClockWorkMod from the play store, if not already part of the ROM, and then "One click ez bootloader unlock." I then run the "One click ez bootloader unlock" and then the ClockWorkMod for my model phone. I do this each time I flash a new ROM.
My question is whether this is unnecessary or not? I see that the later versions of "One click ez bootloader unlock" have a re-lock option, but I am unclear as whether or not it is unnecessary to unlock the boot-loader each and every time a person flashes a new ROM? Or under what circumstances would a person need to unlock their boot-loader after successfully unlocking it the first time?
It seems to me that once the boot-loader is successfully unlocked that a person would not have to unlock it again unless they ODIN back to Stock OEM, but I have not been able to google or search these forums successfully to find an answer, and for that I apologize, because I'm sure it's here somewhere, and some "Senior Member" will be quick to jump at the opportunity to point that out to me.... After a healthy dose of liquid courage, I am reluctantly asking the question here.... And if someone is so kinda as to answer my question, who knows, maybe it will help some other person who has the same question, but is afraid to ask, because of the harshness and lack of patience of some "Senior Members?"
A sincere thank you in advance to anyone who might answer my question. :fingers-crossed:
The only time you need to re-unlock the bootloader is if you Odin back to stock.
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Hello everyone i need some help. I got verizon s3 from ebay and when i turn it on theres opened lock shows on screen with the word unlocked on the bottom. What is it stands for and how can i get rid of it? Everytime i search on google i get discussions about bootloader. Is that what it is? Thanks up front for any info.
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Leo2005 said:
Hello everyone i need some help. I got verizon s3 from ebay and when i turn it on theres opened lock shows on screen with the word unlocked on the bottom. What is it stands for and how can i get rid of it? Everytime i search on google i get discussions about bootloader. Is that what it is? Thanks up front for any info.
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Try to reboot couple times, make sure the message is legit. If it is, unlock means your phone is unlock (bootloader unlocked), which means you could flash custom rom/kernel etc... It's a good thing for people who like to play with custom rom.
Well...thats for my girl who doesnt want any custom rom and dont want to have any extra signs. My note 2 from att has a custom rom and doesnt show any signs on boot. Is this lock for verizon only? Thanks for reply.
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buhohitr said:
Try to reboot couple times, make sure the message is legit. If it is, unlock means your phone is unlock (bootloader unlocked), which means you could flash custom rom/kernel etc... It's a good thing for people who like to play with custom rom.
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Of the bootloader is unlocked then the screen week quickly flash. Not show unlocked I would guess it means dim unlocked.
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The unlocked icon means that the boot loader is unlocked. This is what show up on all Verizon smartphones that have the boot loader unblocked. This is actually a good thing as it will allow you to use a custom ROM, set root privileges, and delete the garbarge-ware that is included on you phone that you probably will never use.
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The unlocked icon means that the boot loader is unlocked. This is what show up on all Verizon smartphones that have the boot loader unblocked. This is actually a good thing as it will allow you to use a custom ROM, set root privileges, and delete the garbarge-ware that is included on you phone that you probably will never use.
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No on the s3 if the boot loader is unlocked the initial screen with only Samsung will flash very quickly.
If it boots and the Samsung shows and has an unlocked lock that says custom under it, then you have a modified system WITH A LOCKED BOOT LOADER. By unlocking the boot loader this will go away.
I have no idea what the lock with unlocked under it means; however if you're sortied about it OP go into the development thread and follow droidstyle's guide to restore it back to bone stock.
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Sounds more likely about sim card. I flashed the phone back to stock because it was freezing all the time then did factory reset and its asking for activation. Tried to activate at the store and it doesnt activate...freezing up after couple min. So i guess it is something to do with sim unlock?
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It means there is custom software on the phone, but the bootloader is NOT unlocked.
The custom software could be as simple as having Root access, or it could be a full custom ROM. You have two options to make it go away:
1) Unlock your Bootloader
2) Return to fully stock. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1867253
Hey guys,
Today I went to root and unlock the bootloader of my Verizon Galaxy S3 however, after unlocking the bootloader, I went to change the bootchain and I got Verizon's annoying message about how the software isn't recognized. Any suggestions on how to fix or how I can return to stock without flashing the stock image and loosing data?
esmier said:
Hey guys,
Today I went to root and unlock the bootloader of my Verizon Galaxy S3 however, after unlocking the bootloader, I went to change the bootchain and I got Verizon's annoying message about how the software isn't recognized. Any suggestions on how to fix or how I can return to stock without flashing the stock image and loosing data?
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Nope you have to Odin back and start all over bootloader wasn't unlocked right.
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Alright, I've read everything and I'm still confused.
I had to get my phone back to stock because my work forced us to install "airwatch" on our phones. I've got a new job so I'm back in the game...
I took the OTA 4.3 because I haven't been rooted in awhile and was not keeping up with the community. I've read that if you take the OTA then your bootloader is locked forever.....then I've read that if you unlocked your bootloader it is FOREVER unlocked.
I am assuming it is locked. However, when I boot up my phone.....the first screen is the Samsung logo and below it is the unlock symbol with the word "custom" underneath it.
Does that mean I'm still unlocked and ready to ROM? I have factory reset and rooted....
thanks for your help!
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I took the OTA 4.3
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So no, no custom ROMs. Only Safestrap 3.71 with 4.3 TW ROMs which seem pretty limited at the moment. I'm using Old&Slow's Stock Root Deodex from this thread.
Thanks for the help man. So safe strap is the custom recovery? And we are good for TW roms. Thanks for the links too
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millerma1 said:
I am assuming it is locked. However, when I boot up my phone.....the first screen is the Samsung logo and below it is the unlock symbol with the word "custom" underneath it.
Does that mean I'm still unlocked and ready to ROM? I have factory reset and rooted....
thanks for your help!
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That just means your /system was detected to not be stock and was flagged "Custom" and is no longer "Official" (you can see this status in settings>about phone>Status)
If you took the OTA, your bootloader is locked. No going back