Hi guys, I have been searching/googling/XDA'ing days and nights but found no direct resolution... please help....
I'm trying to root Galaxy S6 G9200 HongKong Dual Sim edition with CF-Auto Root but it failed and showed:
Installation Failure
You need to unlock your device to install a custom OS.
For information about how to unlock, please refer to your device information at www.samsung.com/cn.
Please press the power key to restart.
Can anyone please please please help?
Is it due to locked bootloader???
Yes, it is confirmed that the BL of S6 hk version is locked.
You could not flash the baseband and etc. unless you unlocked it.
Just a confirmation, are you having the S6 with version SM-920X?
superobk said:
Yes, it is confirmed that the BL of S6 hk version is locked.
You could not flash the baseband and etc. unless you unlocked it.
Just a confirmation, are you having the S6 with version SM-920X?
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That's NO good.
I'm having SM-9200.
is there a way to unlock the bootloader? I can't stay any day longer without root. Please help.
By the way , is BL lock indicated by the CROM SERVICE in download mode?
casper1 said:
That's NO good.
I'm having SM-9200.
is there a way to unlock the bootloader? I can't stay any day longer without root. Please help.
By the way , is BL lock indicated by the CROM SERVICE in download mode?
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Try to press "shutdown" and "volume down" together while rebooting the device. It should present some information about the handset.
Is you device bought from China or Hong Kong/Macao.
In Macao retail shop, I check the S6 in "about device" of setting menu, it present "SM-G920X" which the shop sold it as model SM-G9200.
Could you help to provide the information in "about device"? Thanks.
For BL unblocking, try to follow the tutorial by searching S6 unblock bootloader?
I could not send link to you directly.
Hope it could help.
casper1 said:
That's NO good.
I'm having SM-9200.
is there a way to unlock the bootloader? I can't stay any day longer without root. Please help.
By the way , is BL lock indicated by the CROM SERVICE in download mode?
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There's no unofficial (as in not via samsung) way to unlock the bootloader. If it were to be done, it would have to be through Samsung/the carrier you bought it from, which is highly unlikely seen as unlocking bootloaders isn't something samsung is known to do or advocate in any shape or form. Pretty much, it's locked permanently or it's unlocked. If they sold it as bootloader unlocked, you would have to take it up with the seller. And make sure it wasn't sold as "SIM unlocked" because that's a completely different thing obviously.
To give some context, for the galaxy S5 there was an almost $20,000 reward for finding a bootloader unlock. Link here. The best that could be achieved was root, and that was pretty difficult iirc. The Galaxy S4 had a security key that was estimated wouldn't be cracked until 2030, the only way around that was exploiting the security chain in the S4 boot. This wasn't possible on the S5 and, I would bet, isn't going to be possible on the S6
superobk said:
Yes, it is confirmed that the BL of S6 hk version is locked.
You could not flash the baseband and etc. unless you unlocked it.
Just a confirmation, are you having the S6 with version SM-920X?
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superobk said:
Try to press "shutdown" and "volume down" together while rebooting the device. It should present some information about the handset.
Is you device bought from China or Hong Kong/Macao.
In Macao retail shop, I check the S6 in "about device" of setting menu, it present "SM-G920X" which the shop sold it as model SM-G9200.
Could you help to provide the information in "about device"? Thanks.
For BL unblocking, try to follow the tutorial by searching S6 unblock bootloader?
I could not send link to you directly.
Hope it could help.
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The model sold is exactly indicating G9200 in About Phone, yes it is a zero at the last digit.
It is bought from HK Samsung partnershop, not sim lock from any carrier.
the G920X from Macao is dual sim or single sim?
Alarand said:
There's no unofficial (as in not via samsung) way to unlock the bootloader. If it were to be done, it would have to be through Samsung/the carrier you bought it from, which is highly unlikely seen as unlocking bootloaders isn't something samsung is known to do or advocate in any shape or form. Pretty much, it's locked permanently or it's unlocked. If they sold it as bootloader unlocked, you would have to take it up with the seller. And make sure it wasn't sold as "SIM unlocked" because that's a completely different thing obviously.
To give some context, for the galaxy S5 there was an almost $20,000 reward for finding a bootloader unlock. Link here. The best that could be achieved was root, and that was pretty difficult iirc. The Galaxy S4 had a security key that was estimated wouldn't be cracked until 2030, the only way around that was exploiting the security chain in the S4 boot. This wasn't possible on the S5 and, I would bet, isn't going to be possible on the S6
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Damn! I really gota wrong phone, i need root badly... what can i do...
casper1 said:
Damn! I really gota wrong phone, i need root badly... what can i do...
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I've been there and I know it's annoying. Unfortunately, as far as I know, the only thing you can really do about it is return the phone and buy an unlocked version, maybe online.
casper1 said:
The model sold is exactly indicating G9200 in About Phone, yes it is a zero at the last digit.
It is bought from HK Samsung partnershop, not sim lock from any carrier.
the G920X from Macao is dual sim or single sim?
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The G920X is a dual sim model which should be the same as G9200. I dont why it has different serious for same model selling.
From some of articles, lastest CROM service could unblock the S6 BL.
Just a warmly reminder, unblock BL would lose the warrenty afterwards.
Are you aware of this impact since you just bought a couple days ago.
If you do want to unblock the device without concern, could you kindly do me a favour for some verification on CDMA. Many thanks!:good:
superobk said:
The G920X is a dual sim model which should be the same as G9200. I dont why it has different serious for same model selling.
From some of articles, lastest CROM service could unblock the S6 BL.
Just a warmly reminder, unblock BL would lose the warrenty afterwards.
Are you aware of this impact since you just bought a couple days ago.
If you do want to unblock the device without concern, could you kindly do me a favour for some verification on CDMA. Many thanks!:good:
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I'm willing to loose warranty for root but i tried crom service, it just fc. Where the "latest"???
what CDMA has this related to?
casper1 said:
I'm willing to loose warranty for root but i tried crom service, it just fc. Where the "latest"???
what CDMA has this related to?
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I send a SMS for the unblock and root information of AT&T G920T and G925T.
It is found that there has a unblock bootloader version for SM-G9200. Please search within the website.
As per searching in the internet, SM-G9200 has China and Hong Kong version, both of them are using the same serious. Not so sure, some guys claime they are the same hardware and capability.
But the tricky thing is the China one support CDMA/CDMA2000 ( with 7 mode), however, the Hong Kong one (with 5 mode) does not, which indicates the HK block the baseband function for CDMA.
Therefore, that is the reason why I ask for the favor to flash the China baseband firmware on you HK device.
superobk said:
I send a SMS for the unblock and root information of AT&T G920T and G925T.
It is found that there has a unblock bootloader version for SM-G9200. Please search within the website.
As per searching in the internet, SM-G9200 has China and Hong Kong version, both of them are using the same serious. Not so sure, some guys claime they are the same hardware and capability.
But the tricky thing is the China one support CDMA/CDMA2000 ( with 7 mode), however, the Hong Kong one (with 5 mode) does not, which indicates the HK block the baseband function for CDMA.
Therefore, that is the reason why I ask for the favor to flash the China baseband firmware on you HK device.
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G920T and G925T are not having BL locked.
Which telco provides CDMA2000?
casper1 said:
G920T and G925T are not having BL locked.
Which telco provides CDMA2000?
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Well noted, I just assumed both G920T and G9200 are BL locked, but could unblock by using some tools.
Indeed, as per searched, it seems the thing is not working like that.
So far as I know, China Telecom are running CDMA2000 in China.
Well,
maybe is too late, but I've got a Samsung Galaxy S6, SM-G9200, bought in china, with the bootloader locked.
I was able to unlock the bootloader with this apk.
There are 2 apk-s, but I guess both are the same.
Maybe too late, but at least there you have for any other with SM-G9200 bootloader locked.
not same. s6-CROM.apk works.
unfortunately it doesn't work with my phone
zydroid1985 said:
not same. s6-CROM.apk works.
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I bought also a SM-G9200 in China. I tried to unlock with s6-crom and if I confirm that I will unlock I always get the message "Unable to open application Any unknown error has occured. Try again later."
EDIT: This problem is solved. Had to sign in at Samsung Account firstly.
Now I only get problems to flash the image. It always says Failed or stuck at NAND Write Start!
Bootloader Locked - Unlocked - Root fail - Bricked and Unbricked
CarstenDD said:
I bought also a SM-G9200 in China. I tried to unlock with s6-crom and if I confirm that I will unlock I always get the message "Unable to open application Any unknown error has occured. Try again later."
EDIT: This problem is solved. Had to sign in at Samsung Account firstly.
Now I only get problems to flash the image. It always says Failed or stuck at NAND Write Start!
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Hi everybody,
I followed this thread and used the S6-CDROM.apk to unlock the bootloader. It said "you can now install a custom rom". So I downloaded Odin and the respective files from "autoroot.chainfire" and tried to root my phone. Odin said "Success" but the phone was stuck at the boot screen with a message "Recovery mode not enforced" (or similar, sorry can't remember), and the phone hung completely. Fortunately I had installed "Smart Switch" from Samsung on my notebook and the "emergency reinitialization" worked and all my data and apps are still there.
For the time being I am done with root.
Keep up the good work guys!
UDHK852 said:
Hi everybody,
I followed this thread and used the S6-CDROM.apk to unlock the bootloader. It said "you can now install a custom rom". So I downloaded Odin and the respective files from "autoroot.chainfire" and tried to root my phone. Odin said "Success" but the phone was stuck at the boot screen with a message "Recovery mode not enforced" (or similar, sorry can't remember), and the phone hung completely. Fortunately I had installed "Smart Switch" from Samsung on my notebook and the "emergency reinitialization" worked and all my data and apps are still there.
For the time being I am done with root.
Keep up the good work guys!
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That method is only for 5.0.2.
If you are on 5.1.1, you need to flash a custom kernel with root.
Sent from my SM-G925F
Flash S6 on Android 5.1.1
Elisha said:
That method is only for 5.0.2.
If you are on 5.1.1, you need to flash a custom kernel with root.
Sent from my SM-G925F
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Hi Elisha,
many thanks for this advice. Would you be able to provide a bit more information on how to flash a custom kernel with root on 5.1.1?
If possible with download links.
Many thanks and best regards!
UDHK852 said:
Hi Elisha,
many thanks for this advice. Would you be able to provide a bit more information on how to flash a custom kernel with root on 5.1.1?
If possible with download links.
Many thanks and best regards!
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Hi everyone,
Di you find a solution ?
I'm a novice in the android but I got a Samsung Galaxy S6 Duos (China) SM-G9200 android version 5.1.1.
Baseband version: G9200ZCU1BOH2;
Build number LMY47X.G9200ZCU1BOH2.
Since one week I have tried to root and flash my device but it isnt work.
I have tried unikernel, TWRP, CWM but nothing.
Please can you help you have been in that situation.
Regards.
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I have a SM-930V(verizon) galaxy s7 and is running Tmobile(930T) firmware. Is there any tmobile sim-unlocked firmware that I can download? Or can I flash the 930U firmware and sim-unlock my phone? What are the implications on doing this? I want to keep samsung pay, wifi calling, and LTEvoice.
You need to get a sim unlock code - there are a few websites you can purchase that from. It is not a firmware change, at least not on the S7.
Correct me if I'm wrong but don't Verizon phones come GSM unlocked or is that only for outside of the country?
Verizon S7 comes unlocked: http://www.androidcentral.com/yes-verizon-galaxy-s7-and-s7-edge-are-sim-unlocked, Just Flash the latest SM-G930U Firmware available. as always at your own risk of course, plenty of guides on how to flash the U firmware to verizon s7 here at XDA.
My T-Mobile S7 came with a device unlock application... Ive never seen it before, so i tested it out by using the temporary unlock and it worked...
KillerClaw321 said:
My T-Mobile S7 came with a device unlock application... Ive never seen it before, so i tested it out by using the temporary unlock and it worked...
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Try doing the Permanent unlock and see if it works
micallan_17 said:
Try doing the Permanent unlock and see if it works
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It works. A tmobile rep confirmed that it is now unlocked.
If you do not have the apk for some reason... i grabbed it heres the apk:
mines is factory unlocked (SM-G930U) so am good to go , congrats on unlocking it and you can now flash the SM-G930 U firmware on it and get rid of the TMO bloatware.
Hello everyone
Here's my problem and my idea:
I bought T-Mobile Galaxy S7 on ebay about a week ago (Stock QC1 firmware) and now I'm in need of sim unlock, which I can't, my device's unlock fails every time through Device Unlock app
I've searched through the web past two days and found no solution whatsoever. Every service is down for now and I cannot find any ways to unlock my phone.
So, here's what I thought: Maybe here's someone who can actually develop or figure out a solution for this since many solutions are available for S6/S6e and many other t mobile phones, but not for S7.
I can be tester and provide any files/dumps if needed or anything you guys ask.
I believe I'm not the only one with this problem and if we try hard enough, we can do this. Many people can benefit from this also, so let's be useful.
To mods, if you believe this is a wrong place to post this thread, please move it where it belongs.
Thanks to you all.
So your idea is just to look at other device solutions? [emoji1]
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I guess that's the part of it
Cheers
We probably wont see a direct unlock solution on these T-Mobile/MetroPCS QUALCOMM based Galaxys for some time. The older models you mentioned are Exynos based CPUs, they are being unlocked all the time. Unlock app or trusted server for imei unlock is our only solutions for now.
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installerrev said:
Hello everyone
Here's my problem and my idea:
I bought T-Mobile Galaxy S7 on ebay about a week ago (Stock QC1 firmware) and now I'm in need of sim unlock, which I can't, my device's unlock fails every time through Device Unlock app
I've searched through the web past two days and found no solution whatsoever. Every service is down for now and I cannot find any ways to unlock my phone.
So, here's what I thought: Maybe here's someone who can actually develop or figure out a solution for this since many solutions are available for S6/S6e and many other t mobile phones, but not for S7.
I can be tester and provide any files/dumps if needed or anything you guys ask.
I believe I'm not the only one with this problem and if we try hard enough, we can do this. Many people can benefit from this also, so let's be useful.
To mods, if you believe this is a wrong place to post this thread, please move where it belongs.
Thanks to you all.
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I stand with you. I think a bounty would be appropriate. I go loads of s7 and s7 edge to unlock. I may be at a huge loss if no unlock comes
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stuntman112 said:
We probably wont see a direct unlock solution on these T-Mobile/MetroPCS QUALCOMM based Galaxys for some time. The older models you mentioned are Exynos based CPUs, they are being unlocked all the time. Unlock app or trusted server for imei unlock is our only solutions for now.
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I believe of we have alot of people working toward it something interesting would come out if it. Considering s8 is also there, more people Wil be requiring unlock. It's only a matter of time
Factory reset your phone, then try to use the device unlock. You can select temporary unlock or permanent unlock. Once you are done you will have a sim unlocked device.
stuntman112 said:
We probably wont see a direct unlock solution on these T-Mobile/MetroPCS QUALCOMM based Galaxys for some time. The older models you mentioned are Exynos based CPUs, they are being unlocked all the time. Unlock app or trusted server for imei unlock is our only solutions for now.
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Actually, MetroPCS s7 & s7e device unlock is available for $20 and Qualcomm S6 and below is also unlockable, there are many remote unlock services on ebay/various websites for those devices.
I've been* trying to unlock my S7 since April but no luck.
I know this issues with t-mobile Quallcomm Galaxys are about locked bootloader but that's the only thing I found out.
If someone can make bounty pool or something similar, I would gladly participate.
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KillerClaw321 said:
Factory reset your phone, then try to use the device unlock. You can select temporary unlock or permanent unlock. Once you are done you will have a sim unlocked device.
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Lol. How many factory resets required? I still haven't gotten unlocked.
jazzdglass said:
Lol. How many factory resets required? I still haven't gotten unlocked.
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You using the latest version not rooted?
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You using the latest version not rooted?
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Yup. I'm on android 7.0. I could go back to 6.0.1 too. Why do you think this is a method to unlock? You need to connect to Tmobile database to unlock. Merely factory reset won't do anything. It's all in the cloud
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Yup. I'm on android 7.0. I could go back to 6.0.1 too. Why do you think this is a method to unlock? You need to connect to Tmobile database to unlock. Merely factory reset won't do anything. It's all in the cloud
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I know, however when I had issues with the device unlock app a fresh install of the latest version worked and I was able to temporarily unlock for a month.
I did it just now after a factory reset, rooted and running no BS Rom...
T-mobile
I went through the same ordeal. I had to actually call t-mobile and get a representative to unlock it using the phone's IMEI number so it could be used on all carriers. Call them, I'm sure they will unlock it for you. That t-mobile unlock app doesn't do anything. Also under developer options, you need to check OEM unlock before you call t-mobile.
-Just my two cents, Bob
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I know, however when I had issues with the device unlock app a fresh install of the latest version worked and I was able to temporarily unlock for a month.
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My device asks for active cellular connection in order to get temporary unlock, but I can't get carrier signal since phone is locked.... are you T-Mobile customer and were you using their sim card? I am not.
Boobteg4642 said:
I went through the same ordeal. I had to actually call t-mobile and get a representative to unlock it using the phone's IMEI number so it could be used on all carriers. Call them, I'm sure they will unlock it for you. That t-mobile unlock app doesn't do anything. Also under developer options, you need to check OEM unlock before you call t-mobile.
-Just my two cents, Bob
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Called them maybe 10 times, even used their facebook page. Every single customer representative said phone is fully paid and nothing is blocking it but they can't help me because I'm not actual / original phone owner on their database, and person I purchased this phone from has no idea what unlock is, he's impossible to deal with. Maybe you have any tips for me?
Thank you everybody for taking your time and helping us.
Just a quick update, I just flashed latest G930U firmware and after SIM card insertion, phone asks for unlock code, which of course I have no idea what it is
KillerClaw321 said:
I did it just now after a factory reset, rooted and running no BS Rom...
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I think you and @boobteg have a paid off devices eligible for unlock. What you need to know ow is that the device unlock app doesn't work on custom roms. It requires a stock rom. There are some of us who are not eligible for unlock.
Any progress?
none so far
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Hi! im having the same problem, i cant unlock my s7 tmobile with device unlock app, every place i try say it that the service is down. II flashed with the g930U, now the smartphone ask me for an unlock code, there is anyway to find that "unlock code" to unlock the phone in this way? Or maybe installing an non stock rom is possible to unlock the phone?
Help!! i cant use it in my actually country
morpheus1978 said:
Hi! im having the same problem, i cant unlock my s7 tmobile with device unlock app, every place i try say it that the service is down. II flashed with the g930U, now the smartphone ask me for an unlock code, there is anyway to find that "unlock code" to unlock the phone in this way? Or maybe installing an non stock rom is possible to unlock the phone?
Help!! i cant use it in my actually country
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For now, no way to unlock..
How do i unlock the bootloader on the G9550? (Snapdragon Variant, HongKong Edition with 6gb RAM./128GB Rom)
I tried flashing a custom recovery directly but i got an error saying not allowed etc.
There is no "OEM Unlock" option in dev settings.
u cant unlocked the bootloader on snapdragon devices.
unitz0mbie said:
u cant unlocked the bootloader on snapdragon devices.
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but this is not a US edition..
levathianx23 said:
but this is not a US edition..
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Doesn't matter, still a snapdragon.
Unlock it using CROM
levathianx23 said:
How do i unlock the bootloader on the G9550? (Snapdragon Variant, HongKong Edition with 6gb RAM./128GB Rom)
I tried flashing a custom recovery directly but i got an error saying not allowed etc.
There is no "OEM Unlock" option in dev settings.
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To unlock S8+ SM-G9550 bootloader use CROM service
Step 1: Download into your phone CROM.apk [message me for link, I'm new member and can't post URLs...]
Step 2: Install it by accepting from unknown sources
Step 3: Hit unlock and you're DONE!!!
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To unlock S8+ SM-G9550 bootloader use CROM service
Step 1: Download into your phone CROM.apk [message me for link, I'm new member and can't post URLs...]
Step 2: Install it by accepting from unknown sources
Step 3: Hit unlock and you're DONE!!!
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What is this "crom.apk" and if all of the devs here couldn't find a way to unlock the bootloader for the snapdragon variant of our phone why would this work? Seems a little fishy to me.
I am not going to be the first to try it and brick my phone. If others try it and it works then I might try it.
Not calling you a liar, I just know that the devs here worked long and hard and didn't find a way to unlock this bootloader so I am not putting much faith into an .apk file. Sorry.
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What is this "crom.apk" and if all of the devs here couldn't find a way to unlock the bootloader for the snapdragon variant of our phone why would this work? Seems a little fishy to me.
I am not going to be the first to try it and brick my phone. If others try it and it works then I might try it.
Not calling you a liar, I just know that the devs here worked long and hard and didn't find a way to unlock this bootloader so I am not putting much faith into an .apk file. Sorry.
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Well I actually found the CROM solution inside this site look for [[RECOVERY][OFFICIAL] TWRP for Galaxy S8 and S8+ (Snapdragon)] on the #3 posted by Jesec with link I run it on my SM-G9550 and unlock bootloader easily now my real challenge is to successfully root my phone which I believe is the path you're heading too, so far I was able to flash TWRP + dm-verity and force encryption disabler.zip + Magisk and been able to almost fully root it and I'm saying that due that if I activate Google account and shutdown/restart the phone it then get stuck at the Boot screen with a FRP locked message...
Ticotronix said:
Well I actually found the CROM solution inside this site look for [[RECOVERY][OFFICIAL] TWRP for Galaxy S8 and S8+ (Snapdragon)] on the #3 posted by Jesec with link I run it on my SM-G9550 and unlock bootloader easily now my real challenge is to successfully root my phone which I believe is the path you're heading too, so far I was able to flash TWRP + dm-verity and force encryption disabler.zip + Magisk and been able to almost fully root it and I'm saying that due that if I activate Google account and shutdown/restart the phone it then get stuck at the Boot screen with a FRP locked message...
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So you are saying after you run the crom on the next reboot it gets stuck, or only after you login to your Google account? If it gets locked/stuck at the boot screen then your phone is unusable. I am not trying to be a jerk or be difficult, and I hope you figure this out, but until it is fully usable I am not going to try it. Are you using the S8 or S8 plus?
Good luck figuring it all out.
Well, so I guess I should be more active in the site.
There are two firmwares for the G9550 the Hong Kong and the China, one has the bootlader unlocked and the other doesn't, you just have to install the one that is unlocked in your phone through odin. After that you can install magisk for root. I haven't done the process in Oreo, just Nougat, but I have a rooted S8+ g9550 doing this. Today I might try it in Oreo
jtci88 said:
Well, so I guess I should be more active in the site.
There are two firmwares for the G9550 the Hong Kong and the China, one has the bootlader unlocked and the other doesn't, you just have to install the one that is unlocked in your phone through odin. After that you can install magisk for root. I haven't done the process in Oreo, just Nougat, but I have a rooted S8+ g9550 doing this. Today I might try it in Oreo
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I've been searching for a method to root a G9550 (the one I have is from China) for a VERY long time now and I still have practically no idea about anything. All of the Samsung phones I ever had were International models.
EDIT: Yes, I realise that Snapdragons cannot be unlocked, but for some reason I'm still trying to do the impossible. I guess I am not rooting the phone lol ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
So my s7 930u is here. I've found hundreds of methods on here and youtube and odin just fails..
Who has rooted their s7 930u android 7.0 phone. And what exact method did you use. This is getting ridiculous
tried this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KawiIZ4bAV8
annnnnnnd now my phone is bootlooped
im flashing 7.0 stock firmware (latest update) with odin 3.12.10
seemed to be the only odin that flashed bl + ap + cp + csc correctly for me
if anyone has the latest method used to root this phone id greatly appreciate a link or tut
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Since the US models have a locked bootloader, it's much harder to root than international. I think they'll reject anything from Odin that isn't official firmware.
You might have more luck in the US/Snapdragon specific sections of the forums, near the bottom: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7
Beanvee7 said:
Since the US models have a locked bootloader, it's much harder to root than international. I think they'll reject anything from Odin that isn't official firmware.
You might have more luck in the US/Snapdragon specific sections of the forums, near the bottom: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7
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I thought oem unlock was unlocking the bootloader? I can simply do that in developer options.
OEM unlock as in the developer settings menu? That toggle only works on Exynos (930F/FD/W8) devices, on Snapdragon (930U/V/T/P/A) it doesn't actually do anything. SD bootloader has and likely will always be hard locked.
Beanvee7 said:
Since the US models have a locked bootloader, it's much harder to root than international. I think they'll reject anything from Odin that isn't official firmware.
You might have more luck in the US/Snapdragon specific sections of the forums, near the bottom: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7
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Beanvee7 said:
OEM unlock as in the developer settings menu? That toggle only works on Exynos (930F/FD/W8) devices, on Snapdragon (930U/V/T/P/A) it doesn't actually do anything. SD bootloader has and likely will always be hard locked.
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So why all the tutorials and YouTube videos on all the different methods of rooting snapdragon s7 if the bootloader doesn't unlock for root. Wtf
I've never watched them so I can't say, but I would assume they would use round about methods to do it? For example Exynos is simply flash TWRP on with Odin, then flash a SU zip.
Do the youtube videos tell you to do that with the snapdragon models, or is it some arbitrary multi step process? The only way I can imagine rooting Snapdragon is exploiting security flaws. I've also seen mentions of flashfire but I don't know what it does.
Like I said you'd have better luck going to the AT&T/T-mobile/Verizon etc sections. This area of the forum is mostly for Exynos.
I don't even know what this phone classifies under.
It was a Verizon phone, with Verizon logo on back.
Unlocked.
Now it's on TMobile Network.
aarongotgame said:
I don't even know what this phone classifies under.
It was a Verizon phone, with Verizon logo on back.
Unlocked.
Now it's on TMobile Network.
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Isn't there a method to unlock a bootloader?
Carrier unlocked just means you can use it on any carrier network, which is you've got.
But bootloader lock is at a firmware level, and can't be done for any US model S7.
Since all the US models are basically the same, any guide in any of their sections should work for any other model. Yours is a G930V but you can use any guide or firmware from any other US model S7.
You need to root using an engineering bootloader. Not sure if there's a version compatible with the latest update.
You will have problems, as eng BL is not stable, and your battery will not charge past 80%.
So basically is really difficult/impossible Root a 930u? and more difficult flash with a custom firm?
Investigating because just buy a Samsung S7 gm-930u and want to debloat it.
How can i know if is a snapdragon? I am on new zealand not US.
Rooting is difficult, flashing custom firmware, as in a ROM is basically impossible on snapdragon SoC's. With a locked bootloader you can't modify the boot image which is needed for ROMs.
To check your model boot into download mode by turning it off, then pressing and holding vol down + home + power. In there it will tell you your model, being in new zealand you should be on a SM-G930F or FD unless you grey imported.
Same button combo for ~10 secs gets you out of download mode.
Yes is the grey and is 930U pitifully.
So I should sell it and buy another one haha
Thanks for the advice.
Hi, I have a problem with my note 20 ultra and I would like to know precise info because is very important. I live in Italy, and I buy a note 20 ultra sm-n986u in the USA to get the snapdragon variant, which is much better of the version selled here in Europe. The phone was At&t locked, but the seller give me a code to unlock it to insert my italian sim. All is working well, except the fact that the phone never recieve updates due to the fact that I'm not in the USA. So I need to flash a new firmware with odin. So this is the problem:
1) Should I flash an n986u firmware (with At&t bloatware)? In this case I will lose my unlock code?
2) Can I flash a n986u1 firmware to de-brand the phone from At&t? In this case I will lose my unlock code?
3) If I lose my unlock code, will the same code work again?
I searched in theese forum an answer, but no one can give me a precise information, only hypothesis. I think it is a very difficoult argument, but it's very important to me. Can someone help me? Thanks.
Flash it with U1 firmware and it will do auto update. you won't lose the unlock.
randy_c said:
Flash it with U1 firmware and it will do auto update. you won't lose the unlock.
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Are you 100% sure about that? I will remove At&t limitations and bloatware and keep my unlock code (no need to reinsert it)?
Lol I have att unlock phone for the last several years and did it all the time
randy_c said:
Lol I have att unlock phone for the last several years and did it all the time
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So basically unlocked phones are brand phones (att, spring, verizon ecc) in which someone already insert the code? And it stays forever?
FedeAle said:
So basically unlocked phones are brand phones (att, spring, verizon ecc) in which someone already insert the code? And it stays forever?
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Yes at&t phone
randy_c said:
Yes at&t phone
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Ok thanks! Then I will flash U1 firmware if I it keep unlocked. Tell me, does in USA companies uses 4g+? My note stays only on "4G LTE", while my old phone used to stay with "4g+" network.