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[Q] D2G on AT&T.... I'm confused

I'm confused as heck. I have been looking around for an hour and can't find an answer. Will the D2G work with AT&T in the US?

It wont work on any US simcard/carrier other than verizon as carriers use a specific network ID which has been blocked on the droid 2 global (att, tmobile, etc.) However, I've seen people post that theres a workaround to this but there's a price for that and you've also got to send them your phone I believe.
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XtriFe said:
It wont work on any US simcard/carrier other than verizon as carriers use a specific network ID which has been blocked on the droid 2 global (att, tmobile, etc.) However, I've seen people post that theres a workaround to this but there's a price for that and you've also got to send them your phone I believe.
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It's a hardware modification if I'm not mistaken which is why you have to send the phone to them.

Asphyx said:
It's a hardware modification if I'm not mistaken which is why you have to send the phone to them.
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It is a software only mod.

It is definitely NOT a hardware modification. The reason we need the phone is because it involves flashing a special file to the radio image.

cellzealot said:
It is definitely NOT a hardware modification. The reason we need the phone is because it involves flashing a special file to the radio image.
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So if that's the case, why can't someone make a downloadable version?

cellzealot said:
It is definitely NOT a hardware modification. The reason we need the phone is because it involves flashing a special file to the radio image.
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we could access this information in a long time or short time?
what you think about it?

The solution is for sale, that is why we haven't released it publicly.
http://www.mydroidworld.com/forums/android-hacks/6180-teamblackhat-droidbandunlock-proposal.html
There is a link to a thread on MDW where this can be discussed without breaking the rules here on XDA, thanks.

For those on Verizon who are upset about the locked bootloader...

On a whim I sent Verizon a message asking about the locked bootloader for the Verizon
My original message just to clear things up:
I just recently received my Galaxy S3 which I pre-ordered from
Verizon. I was wondering if you could provide me with any
information on the locked boot loader that Verizon put on my
device. Is there a way I could unlock it? Can you provide a key or
a tool that I could use to unlock my device? I know that Samsung
released a developer edition for the Galaxy S3 but I am confused
on why Verizon would maintain their lock on the phone.
Any information on this topic would be greatly appreciated.
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And got an interesting reply back:
Thank you for contacting Verizon Wireless about the boot loader for the Galaxy S3. I know this may be frustrating but there will be a solution soon coming.
Samsung will be releasing a software update to unlock your device.
Right now, we do not have a date for the release but it shall be soon.
Verizon Wireless appreciates you as a customer and your patience in this matter.
Have a great weekend!
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Can anyone else back this up? This is the first I am hearing of it.
Edit: Screenshot of the email mentioned above.
http://i.imgur.com/ULA4X.png
Edit 2: Verizon just got in contact with me and confirmed that their previous message that they sent me (see above) was indeed about the global usage unlock and not about the boot loader. He also said that there is no work being done right now to unlock the boot loader on the SGS3. Although, he did suggest that they may revisit their decision down the road (as in several months from now) and possibly work up a patch.

I am intrigued, yet highly skeptical.
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CBMC said:
I am intrigued, yet highly skeptical.
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Exactly, although I think this is a bit better than Panda saying he has the unlock keys. Still, not going to get my hopes quite yet...

They want you to think the upcoming update is a unlock, but it will really lock it down even tighter! LoL
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Did anyone ever think Verizon locked down this phone because they want to push their variant as an enterprise device? This is the only one I believe that came with the vpnclient app.
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CBMC said:
I am intrigued, yet highly skeptical.
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This.

Why would Sammy sell a dev variant if verizon is just going to unlock their phones? Just doesn't make sense

show screenshot of the email please

You think maybe all the negative press combined with their inability to stop Samsung from releasing the dev version that could be a key to unlocking anyways which would make them look even worse and heavy handed combined to make them want to change it.
Honestly just hopeful thinking, but it would sure make me a happy camper.
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If Verizon wants to heavily compete with the dev edition, they will release an unlock tool

I emailed Verizon a few days ago. I got the standard "we're looking into it" response.
Today I got an email from them saying that they were happy to hear my issue was resolved. I figured this was just their ****ty customer service but now I might be in conspiracy mode.
Dun dun dun
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Juicy92 said:
If Verizon wants to heavily compete with the dev edition, they will release an unlock tool
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There will be no competition, at least from a sales standpoint. Verizon will easily outsell Samsung. 99% of people either don't care about a locked bootloader or can't afford/justify the unsubsidized pricing. If they did unlock it, it would be a pr move. (or legal) Now I definitely expect the dev model to attract higher prices on ebay, craigslist, etc.
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Maybe the email was just a stupid CSR who thought you were referring to SIM unlocking. doesn't make sense that Samsung would be releasing that instead of Verizon though
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CBMC said:
There will be no competition, at least from a sales standpoint. Verizon will easily outsell Samsung. 99% of people either don't care about a locked bootloader or can't afford/justify the unsubsidized pricing. If they did unlock it, it would be a pr move. (or legal) Now I definitely expect the dev model to attract higher prices on ebay, craigslist, etc.
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This ^

AftermathLK said:
show screenshot of the email please
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As requested. All I did was black out my personal info. Sadly I'm under 10 posts so all I can do is attach the file. Lemme get to 10 and I can post a better one.

cordell12 said:
They want you to think the upcoming update is a unlock, but it will really lock it down even tighter! LoL
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I wouldn't be surprised about this.

Kipland007 said:
I emailed Verizon a few days ago. I got the standard "we're looking into it" response.
Today I got an email from them saying that they were happy to hear my issue was resolved. I figured this was just their ****ty customer service but now I might be in conspiracy mode.
Dun dun dun
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Maybe they made some progress...

killerabbit37 said:
As requested. All I did was black out my personal info. Sadly I'm under 10 posts so all I can do is attach the file. Lemme get to 10 and I can post a better one.
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Thank you, now I'm curious lol

killerabbit37 said:
Maybe they made some progress...
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I guess then the question will be who gets the bounty? Donation to Verizon anyone?
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Kipland007 said:
I guess then the question will be who gets the bounty? Donation to Verizon anyone?
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me for putting the pressure on them with my petition. j/k

Any chance we can run the Nexus 5 on verizon?

Just wondering if it is even possible.

Not happening
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Nope, not at all.

God. I hate how Verizon keeps pulling this **** off. Such an amazing phone. Might just order one off Google to have and sell later on.
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Even with a lot of development, there is no way to bypass it huh

996 said:
Even with a lot of development, there is no way to bypass it huh
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Not really. Might be feasible to spoof the activation from a previously enabled Verizon phone but I don't think anyone's even started working on that, and THAT would be an ugly workaround.
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Ajfink said:
Not really. Might be feasible to spoof the activation from a previously enabled Verizon phone but I don't think anyone's even started working on that, and THAT would be an ugly workaround.
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Would it be possible now that they release the update for the Nexus 7?, I'm guessing somebody could pull it apart and figure what makes that update so special

melog69 said:
Would it be possible now that they release the update for the Nexus 7?, I'm guessing somebody could pull it apart and figure what makes that update so special
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No still not because version's VOICE network is CDMA and if they don't have your ESN in their database you can't connect. Simple as that.

The methods of doing that is similar to those of flashing Sprint phone to boost mobile. But I think it's illegal and can't be discused in xda as it requires modifing imei/esn.

GUGUITOMTG4 said:
The methods of doing that is similar to those of flashing Sprint phone to boost mobile. But I think it's illegal and can't be discused in xda as it requires modifing imei/esn.
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no, it has nothing to do with that.
verizon keeps a list of all the allowed ESN/IMEI numbers and will not let a number on their network that is not in their list.

I think he meant modifying the esn to match one in their database, which would be illegal. This thread should be closed.

I've seen some photos and heard some rumors that Verison will be carrying an official branded Nexus7 (boy, do I mean branded) sometime this year. Hopefully the 5 will follow
Source: http://pocketnow.com/2014/02/10/verizon-nexus-7

Google and Verizon have some plans for 2014 let's wait and see when I saw that red nexus 5 I thought it was for verizon
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This question has been asked and answered before... and before this deteriorates into a "changing IMEI" discussion, thread closed

Samsung Confirms Lollipop 5.0 Updates For Galaxy S4

Feeling Happy . Good News
Below The List It Shows : The next version of Android: 5.0 Lollipop
http://www.samsung.com/fi/info/update.html#mobile
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_to_bring_lollipop_to_s4_note_2_and_others-news-10566.php

I've had lollipop on my s4 for a week thanks to ib4stid

Coming December 2015!
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Punisher420 said:
I've had lollipop on my s4 for a week thanks to ib4stid
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Was it easy to do on your AT&T S4??? Was everything working Wifi and connect to ATT Ok???

Neontc said:
Coming December 2015!
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Lol more like December 2016 with the way at&t lags with updates.

Punisher420 said:
I've had lollipop on my s4 for a week thanks to ib4stid
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StoneyJSG said:
Lol more like December 2016 with the way at&t lags with updates.
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Amen on SLOW AT&T UPDATES

Everything worked perfect first try

Punisher420 said:
Everything worked perfect first try
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You must be referring to kangapop? I wish I could try it.

Murasakiii said:
You must be referring to kangapop? I wish I could try it.
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Me as well, I ran @iB4STiD rom's for a long time then was forced into an update which locked my phone up so now I'm safestrapped for life. Really don't mind nj4 just want Lollipop. I have it on my Nexus 7 and with the update to 5.0.2 it's running smooth and quick.

Ask the important questions, man!
Does Samsung plan to unlock the i337 bootloaders with the lollipop update!?

VladimirMan93 said:
Does Samsung plan to unlock the i337 bootloaders with the lollipop update!?
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It's AT&T locking them not Sammy.

~wolverine~ said:
It's AT&T locking them not Sammy.
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I have an alleged i9505 with an AT&T BL.
however, the droid os belongs to samsung since they're the ones doing the edits, fixes and customization.

VladimirMan93 said:
I have an alleged i9505 with an AT&T BL.
however, the droid os belongs to samsung since they're the ones doing the edits, fixes and customization.
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The issue is AT&T says we will buy it if you lock it to us so we can keep our customers and make it more of a chore to leave our company. Samsung says ok because we want the sales and that's why it's done... Samsung can care less once they sell you the phone what you do with it and they already built ways to know what you did to the phone for warranty returns. (So they can deny the claims that are caused by you not listening.)
If you want to get mad at anyone get mad at AT&T just like verizon they play every trick in the book.
That's why if you buy a phone full price you always go international version

BehrendsTech said:
The issue is AT&T says we will buy it if you lock it to us so we can keep our customers and make it more of a chore to leave our company. Samsung says ok because we want the sales and that's why it's done... Samsung can care less once they sell you the phone what you do with it and they already built ways to know what you did to the phone for warranty returns. (So they can deny the claims that are caused by you not listening.)
If you want to get mad at anyone get mad at AT&T just like verizon they play every trick in the book.
That's why if you buy a phone full price you always go international version
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It is supose to be unlocked I had the same phone i9505 with i337 bootloader it came that way from the factory at Vietnam cause I bought it brand new,

Albie_Stark said:
It is supose to be unlocked I had the same phone i9505 with i337 bootloader it came that way from the factory at Vietnam cause I bought it brand new,
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I have heard of that happening from people that buy online but I don't know much about them I believe someone in one of the threads (that was an at&t or samsung source) said they were at&t branded internationals (meaning they were to be sold through at&t for corporate or maybe coverage outside the US?, though I don't know much more because I only stay up to date on the US versions
If you just bought it you might want to check your buying source (example amazon will give you a new phone if you buy the international that's meant to be used with several carriers), if you have owned it for awhile then you're in the same boat as the rest of us.
I don't think the bootloader will ever be unlocked unless..
A law requires them too...
Someone finally finds a exploit (which because less likely as more people switch to newer phones)
They have a security leak like Sony where the key is discovered.

BehrendsTech said:
I have heard of that happening from people that buy online but I don't know much about them I believe someone in one of the threads (that was an at&t or samsung source) said they were at&t branded internationals (meaning they were to be sold through at&t for corporate or maybe coverage outside the US?, though I don't know much more because I only stay up to date on the US versions
If you just bought it you might want to check your buying source (example amazon will give you a new phone if you buy the international that's meant to be used with several carriers), if you have owned it for awhile then you're in the same boat as the rest of us.
I don't think the bootloader will ever be unlocked unless..
A law requires them too...
Someone finally finds a exploit (which because less likely as more people switch to newer phones)
They have a security leak like Sony where the key is discovered.
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OMG!! I supouse that.... but it is ok for me, my phone was manufactured on 11-28-14,I bought it on december 12 if you want to see the whole story look here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4/help/bought-i9505-china-i337-bootloader-t2985230
@VladimirMan93 the answer to our pain

BehrendsTech said:
That's why if you buy a phone full price you always go international version
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Or at the very least stop the store worker from updating it when you first activate it. When I bought mine she took it out of the box, turned it on and immediately accepted the update notification and installed it after it downloaded when she put the screen protector on..

@Apoplectic1
You should have made her give you different one. I do not and will not allow a store clerk to setup or mess with a phone I'm buying. :good:

~wolverine~ said:
@Apoplectic1
You should have made her give you different one. I do not and will not allow a store clerk to setup or mess with a phone I'm buying. :good:
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I would have had I known that AT&T locked their bootloaders. This is the first phone that I have owned that had one, and until I tried to mess around with it I had no idea that one could lock a bootloader.

Sadly, I won't be able to get the Lollipop update unless I want my phone locked down forever because I am one of the few people that is still on the MDL firmware which can use the LOKI bootloader bypass to boot custom ROMs.

Question Rooting on a U model

Just got my ZFlip3 today and was wondering what's the best way to root it. OEM unlock isn't an option in my developer options but i can still get into download mode by holding volume buttons connected to USB. Total noob here, is there any hope for my us region phone?

Samsung has not supported unlocking the bootloader on US models since the Galaxy S7 if I remember correctly

luigi90210 said:
Samsung has not supported unlocking the bootloader on US models since the Galaxy S7 if I remember correctly
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I keep hearing that, but my Note 20 Ultra had OEM Unlock

twistedumbrella said:
I keep hearing that, but my Note 20 Ultra had OEM Unlock
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so there's hope for me? ;-;
(side note, this phone was a birthday present, i prolly should've told my dad to never buy it from at&t lol)

duckspacito said:
so there's hope for me? ;-;
(side note, this phone was a birthday present, i prolly should've told my dad to never buy it from at&t lol)
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It was there when I got it, though.

duckspacito said:
so there's hope for me? ;-;
(side note, this phone was a birthday present, i prolly should've told my dad to never buy it from at&t lol)
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No. The only way to unlock bootloaders from the US models in recent history has been a hacked, remote bootloader unlock that they're charging $150 for.
Edit: And the process isn't out for the flip or fold, to my knowledge.
I'm willing to bet Twistedumbrella simply doesn't have a US model.

entropism said:
No. The only way to unlock bootloaders from the US models in recent history has been a hacked, remote bootloader unlock that they're charging $150 for.
Edit: And the process isn't out for the flip or fold, to my knowledge.
I'm willing to bet Twistedumbrella simply doesn't have a US model.
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How much? Although, it would be less of a bet than a donation knowing you've already lost. It was a Note 20 Ultra unlocked US model purchased from Samsung.

twistedumbrella said:
How much? Although, it would be less of a bet than a donation knowing you've already lost. It was a Note 20 Ultra unlocked US model purchased from Samsung.
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Then you're the only person in the country to get one. CONGRATS!
Needless to say, you're one out of a million people in the US who got it, and it's not available to anyone on the Flip3. You're just spreading false info. And honestly, until there's proof, I 100% don't believe you about your Note.
Edit: You know, you keep saying your phone had "OEM unlock" but you never actually said you unlocked the bootloader. You do realize that earlier Samsung phones had an OEM unlock option that just did nothing, correct?

entropism said:
Then you're the only person in the country to get one. CONGRATS!
Needless to say, you're one out of a million people in the US who got it, and it's not available to anyone on the Flip3. You're just spreading false info. And honestly, until there's proof, I 100% don't believe you about your Note.
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It is just one more reason I wish I hadn't traded it in on this phone. I honestly didn't even know it wasn't supposed to be there until I got this one and it wasn't, but the glass also wasn't supposed to peel away from the panel. The guy who had to replace it said the same thing about being one in a million.
Don't worry. I wasn't going to hold you to the bet, even if I had a screenshot.

twistedumbrella said:
I keep hearing that, but my Note 20 Ultra had OEM Unlock
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I call nonsense unless you got a non USA model with the Exynos SOC.
All USA phones have the snapdragon SOC and have for about 5 years.
The snapdragon version has no publicly known method to unlock the bootloader and it definitely doesn't have the button in dev mode.
I wouldn't mind you using screen record and making a video showing us that you have a snapdragon soc AND an unlock bootloader button.

d0x360 said:
I call nonsense unless you got a non USA model with the Exynos SOC.
All USA phones have the snapdragon SOC and have for about 5 years.
The snapdragon version has no publicly known method to unlock the bootloader and it definitely doesn't have the button in dev mode.
I wouldn't mind you using screen record and making a video showing us that you have a snapdragon soc AND an unlock bootloader button.
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It is just one more reason I wish I hadn't traded it in on this phone. I honestly didn't even know it wasn't supposed to be there until I got this one and it wasn't, but the glass also wasn't supposed to peel away from the panel. The guy who had to replace it said the same thing about being one in a million.
Don't worry. I wasn't going to hold you to the bet, even if I had a screenshot.
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Believe me or not. It honestly won't change anything.

twistedumbrella said:
Believe me or not. It honestly won't change anything.
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It's hard to believe considering there seems to be no other case of a snapdragon edition having the option. Unlock carrier yes. Bootloader... No.
It just doesn't make sense that you would get a phone that was running the Exynos version of the firmware on a snapdragon device and the device still worked...

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It's hard to believe considering there seems to be no other case of a snapdragon edition having the option. Unlock carrier yes. Bootloader... No.
It just doesn't make sense that you would get a phone that was running the Exynos version of the firmware on a snapdragon device and the device still worked...
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Couldn't tell you. Had it not been for the screen coming apart, I would probably still have it and not even know anything was unusual. The irony of being the one device I chose not to root.

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Couldn't tell you. Had it not been for the screen coming apart, I would probably still have it and not even know anything was unusual. The irony of being the one device I chose not to root.
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It's certainly an interesting mystery. Id love to get my hands on it and try to figure out how it works in the hope that it would lead to a way to unlock the bootloader on current models.
Perhaps the setting is technically there but hidden by a flag and something happened on your device to flip that flag...
You certainly have me very curious despite my skepticism. I'm gonna go digging... I'm also going to start messaging eBay sellers in hope of finding another snapdragon device with the option available.
Then maybe we could enjoy root without the insane method that requires $150. Hell I'd settle for just having TWRP again.

Sorry I'm a little late to the conversation but here's your unlocked snapdragon. Google is your friend.
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It's hard to believe considering there seems to be no other case of a snapdragon edition having the option. Unlock carrier yes. Bootloader... No.
It just doesn't make sense that you would get a phone that was running the Exynos version of the firmware on a snapdragon device and the device still worked...
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Haz3 said:
Sorry I'm a little late to the conversation but here's your unlocked snapdragon. Google is your friend.
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Yeah uhm... Plenty of people have spoken to our "friend" Google and haven't found anything.
2 screenshots? Screenshots can be faked. How about before you take a light jab at someone you actually prove them (and everyone else) wrong and post the actual method to unlock the bootloader and get root.
Don't worry we will wait... Of course we won't be holding out breath.

Search the Note 20 Ultra Forum. I don't have the actual method. All I can tell you is I have a Note 20 Ultra 5g from Google Fi, unlocked and rooted. I bought the phone from Google Fi locked. Yes I paid for it but so what, I got the device for half price on a promotion.
Does anything in my post history dictate that I would make some **** up like this? I don't need to impress anybody but spreading misinformation isn't cool. It's entirely possible to get a Snapdragon bootloader unlocked.
Edit: to say the first result is the service I used. Sampwnd

Haz3 said:
Search the Note 20 Ultra Forum. I don't have the actual method. All I can tell you is I have a Note 20 Ultra 5g from Google Fi, unlocked and rooted. I bought the phone from Google Fi locked. Yes I paid for it but so what, I got the device for half price on a promotion.
Does anything in my post history dictate that I would make some **** up like this? I don't need to impress anybody but spreading misinformation isn't cool. It's entirely possible to get a Snapdragon bootloader unlocked.View attachment 5464933
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Maybe it was possible to get THAT phone's boot loader unlocked but it's not on any other USA Samsung phone.
Just look at the forums for every USA Samsung phone since the note 8 or 9. Nothing. If it were possible then there would be plenty of roms, kernels etc for USA phones.
So apparently the note 20 ultra fi version can be unlocked... But that doesn't help anyone else.

Wait a min... You aren't talking about that send us your phone crap are you?

d0x360 said:
Wait a min... You aren't talking about that send us your phone crap are you?
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Nope