An no i don't mean is there a unlock for it, how do i come to research and exploit a bootloader? how do the developers do so, what software is used/ coding. do i ABD? how do i go about finding this out?
Wow no replies in a year ?? Lol they must fear loss of job security. Wish I could help but I am curious myself...
That's because samsung doesn't have locked bootloaders on their openline phones. If they do indeed lock the bootloader(like on some carrier phones) then no you cannot unlock it.
What samsung has is just knox. You modify your phone it marks your phone as warranty void and you all knox features become unusable. That's about it.
Bootloader Unlock ?
Hello,
what do you want to dow with your Note Edge?
You can't unlock a Bootloader of a Samsung-device. Samsung devices you can root with Odin. You can install a custom recovery as well.
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I am completely clueless of what bootloader is and after some googling, I think that it's the locking of a phone's network to a specific company like verizon, at&t etc. But, here in India, we don't have such contracts, so do I need to unlock bootloader before rooting my phone? I previously had galaxy ace and there was no mention of bootloader even when I installed all sorts of custom roms.
nitish159 said:
I am completely clueless of what bootloader is and after some googling, I think that it's the locking of a phone's network to a specific company like verizon, at&t etc. But, here in India, we don't have such contracts, so do I need to unlock bootloader before rooting my phone? I previously had galaxy ace and there was no mention of bootloader even when I installed all sorts of custom roms.
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you just won't get root if your bootloader is locked
Unlock it for root, CWM, ROMs , etc
No, a bootloader doesn't do what you assumed, it just restricts your devices from any alteration by giving you limited access. Region locked or carrier lock is a different thing.
Thanks all, one more thing, if I unlock bootloader then can I get my warranty back?
nitish159 said:
Thanks all, one more thing, if I unlock bootloader then can I get my warranty back?
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NO, you won't. When you apply for the code on Motorola site you lose your warranty. Even if you somehow manage to trick them, Moto G will still show status code as 2 (meaning relocked) instead of 1 (locked) or 3 (unlocked). Anybody feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.
Just got the D6633 dual Sim for my wife. I use Nexus devices exclusively but since Sony offers bootloader unlocking I decided to get this phone instead of a Nexus for her.
My question is, should I go through the steps to actually get the bootloader unlock code for future use. I don't plan on unlocking the bootloader just yet but I worry that in the future the service might be discontinued and I'll never get a code from Sony.
It's still under warranty and I'd like to keep it that way so I guess the real question is, is getting the code what voids the warranty or actually preforming the unlock that does it? Is there a counter or some type of a flag in the device that is set permanently or can the bootloader be locked back again like any Nexus device?
Thanks for your help.
No, it's not like KNOX [SAMSUNG] or S-ON [HTC]
Keep the code if you want.
That is one of the reasons I prefer SONY devices, besides the specs and build quality. No stuff like tripping KNOX fuse or getting S-OFF to make an HTC a Google Play Edition for example.
Keep the code, just in case.
TheTeslaCoil said:
No, it's not like KNOX [SAMSUNG] or S-ON [HTC]
Keep the code if you want.
That is one of the reasons I prefer SONY devices, besides the specs and build quality. No stuff like tripping KNOX fuse or getting S-OFF to make an HTC a Google Play Edition for example.
Keep the code, just in case.
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OK, but if there is no tripped flag, how do they know I didn't use the code? I guess you didn't understand my initial question. I can understands the code doesn't expire, but doesn't the act of getting the code voids warranty?
obsanity said:
OK, but if there is no tripped flag, how do they know I didn't use the code? I guess you didn't understand my initial question. I can understands the code doesn't expire, but doesn't the act of getting the code voids warranty?
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You trigger something on their servers, it's all about the IMEI and Serial Number.
Even if you relock the bootloader, they will still know it was unlocked, I for example relocked the bootloader the official way, via SONY website, and got the code in my email.
Not quite. Warrenty is coded when you unlock the boot, nor when you ask for the code.
You can get the code and keep it forever.
Officially there is no way to re lock the bootloader anyway.
However, if you root first, backup the TA patition them unlock the boot, you can restore the TA partition to re lock and don't will not know.
gregbradley said:
Not quite. Warrenty is coded when you unlock the boot, nor when you ask for the code.
You can get the code and keep it forever.
Officially there is no way to re lock the bootloader anyway.
However, if you root first, backup the TA patition them unlock the boot, you can restore the TA partition to re lock and don't will not know.
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True, it is a good idea to backup the TA partion, I myself didn't do it, but it is a good advice.
OK, so I'm gathering that there is a way to root and install recovery without unlocking the bootloader. If that's the case, why would anyone need to open the bootloader?
Also, I'm still not clear on my initial question. Do I loose warranty as soon as I get the unlock code from Sony or does the act of unlocking what voids it.
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OK, so I'm gathering that there is a way to root and install recovery without unlocking the bootloader. If that's the case, why would anyone need to open the bootloader?
Also, I'm still not clear on my initial question. Do I loose warranty as soon as I get the unlock code from Sony or does the act of unlocking what voids it.
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Only when you unlock you lose warranty. But you can backup the TA partition, and relock later, if you want.
With an unlock bootloader you can root Lollipop easy, with a lock bootloader, there are a few steps, like downgrading, for example.
And many more stuff you can do, with an unlocked bootloader, flash custom ROM's...mods, tweaks, etc.
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Only when you unlock you lose warranty. But you can backup the TA partition, and relock later, if you want.
With an unlock bootloader you can root Lollipop easy, with a lock bootloader, there are a few steps, like downgrading, for example.
And many more stuff you can do, with an unlocked bootloader, flash custom ROM's...mods, tweaks, etc.
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So if you can lock it back and need to claim warranty they won't know you ever had it unlocked? Something seems not right.
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So if you can lock it back and need to claim warranty they won't know you ever had it unlocked? Something seems not right.
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If you restore your TA partition, yeah, you can claim warranty.
Hey!
I just got a Pixel but I'm coming from a world of Samsung and Motorola. So I have some questions.
First, is the bootloader locked or unlocked on a Pixel?
Second, does Google void your warranty if you try to root/install a custom ROM?
If you unroot or flash stock Android from Google's servers, is there a Knox like thing that will show that the device has been rooted or has had a custom ROM installed or has had its bootloader unlocked (if it's locked)?
In other words are we free to do what we want with our device?
Thanks!
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Hey!
I just got a Pixel but I'm coming from a world of Samsung and Motorola. So I have some questions.
First, is the bootloader locked or unlocked on a Pixel?
Second, does Google void your warranty if you try to root/install a custom ROM?
If you unroot or flash stock Android from Google's servers, is there a Knox like thing that will show that the device has been rooted or has had a custom ROM installed or has had its bootloader unlocked (if it's locked)?
In other words are we free to do what we want with our device?
Thanks!
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Assuming you got it from Google and not Verizon.
It comes locked, but you hit a slider in dev options then issue a command in fastboot and it is unlocked.
Never heard of Google voiding a warranty for unlocking. They are very cool to work with.
Nothing like Knox but I would assume they can tell.
Yea, do what ever you want.
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Assuming you got it from Google and not Verizon.
It comes locked, but you hit a slider in dev options then issue a command in fastboot and it is unlocked.
Never heard of Google voiding a warranty for unlocking. They are very cool to work with.
Nothing like Knox but I would assume they can tell.
Yea, do what ever you want.
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Thanks! No I got it from Rogers in Canada actually but they're SIM unlocked and there's no branding but there is a Rogers app though.
So I should be OK to pretty much do what I want? That's nice!
I was reading through and people say the OEM was locked. Has anyone found a work around to this I want to get this phone for the mod friendliness however if the OEM unlocking is locked it would be impossible. Any work around? I really want to have access to hotspot with no issues
Not currently. I don't have the phone yet, ordered Friday probably won't be getting it til Monday. If it seems impossible to root, I'll trade it in for the note 10+.
Unfortunately not. You either have to meet Sprints requirements for them to unlock it (phone paid in full and active for 60 days or more on their network) or we have to wait and see if an amazing devs can help us out.
Wait does that mean that sprint will actually unlock the phone for you? If they do, is root possible or would someone still have to develop something for it?
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Wait does that mean that sprint will actually unlock the phone for you? If they do, is root possible or would someone still have to develop something for it?
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Pretty sure the post about Sprint unlocking the device is confusing SIM unlock with bootloader unlock. Which of course are 2 very different things. I've never heard of carriers having anything to do with unlocking the bootloader. But unlocking the SIM, yes (they have to by law now).
Otherwise, the requirements stated would not be that hard to meet, and plenty of folks would already be unlocking their Sprint 7 Pro bootloaders.
Unlocking the bootloader is the main barrier to root. I don't see why (with an unlocked bootloader) you couldn't just root with one of the existing methods (flash patched boot img with fastboot, or boot TWRP and flash Magisk) and no real development would be needed. But it's that locked bootloader that is the kicker!
So is there any no root workaround for use of the native hotspot on the sprint version of this device?
Or would we just have to use an app?
I currently switched from OP7P to S22 ultra. In OP7P I can unlock bootloader and then when required I can just take it back to stock without any sign if bootloader was ever unlocked. Now in Samsung I was reading it is not same, once bootloader is unlocked it is for forever!
My 2 questions :
1. There is no way to make it stock like bootloader was never unlocked?
2. Suppose I unlock bootloader and root it, later if I face any problem and would like to avail warranty service, and lock bootloader again and unroot it will Samsung not provide me warranty service? Even if it is hardware issue? Anyone had personal experience with warranty after unlocking bootloader once?
1. No
2. depends on the country you are in i think
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I currently switched from OP7P to S22 ultra. In OP7P I can unlock bootloader and then when required I can just take it back to stock without any sign if bootloader was ever unlocked. Now in Samsung I was reading it is not same, once bootloader is unlocked it is for forever!
My 2 questions :
1. There is no way to make it stock like bootloader was never unlocked?
2. Suppose I unlock bootloader and root it, later if I face any problem and would like to avail warranty service, and lock bootloader again and unroot it will Samsung not provide me warranty service? Even if it is hardware issue? Anyone had personal experience with warranty after unlocking bootloader once?
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Unlocking the bootloader on Samsung triggers a feature that's built into the phone called Samsung KNOX
Once it detects the change its permanent and will void your warranty
vvvvv5 said:
1. There is no way to make it stock like bootloader was never unlocked?
2. Suppose I unlock bootloader and root it, later if I face any problem and would like to avail warranty service, and lock bootloader again and unroot it will Samsung not provide me warranty service? Even if it is hardware issue? Anyone had personal experience with warranty after unlocking bootloader once?
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1: If you root your device currently there is no way. So far no one has been able to bypass KNOX.
2: In some countries, local laws force Samsung to provide warranty services to rooted devices as well. But unfortunately this is not the case everywhere.
What about in EU, Poland?
Or in India?
Any idea? Or any personal experience?
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What about in EU, Poland?
Or in India?
Any idea? Or any personal experience?
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I can’t tell you what the situation is in those countries, but I would suggest ask several sources.
I inquired at a local Samsung dealer about the warranty in a country where according the local law Samsung should give minimum 1 year warranty to any device they sell in the country even if the device will be rooted.
Despite this the local representative of Samsung claimed that the warranty is void if someone would root the device.
On a local forum however I read that there was someone who took back a rooted device with some hardware related issue and eventually Samsung had to replace the device because the local law.
Hey @vvvvv5 were you able to find out if you can claim hardware warranty in the countries you mentioned above.
My S22 Ultra is having a minor hardware issue.