Hi all!
I've recently been offered a Samsung S6 Edge 128GB for a really good price.
The problem is it is network locked to o2 network.
Can i network unlock my S6 Edge without rooting the device? If so can this be done without upsetting KNOX?
I overheard somebody saying you could alter the bootloader to do this?
Ideally i would like the standard Samsung software/firmware rather than o2 networks modified version. That way i have unlocked handset free of o2 apps and images at boot. Is this possible?
Device: SM-G925F
OS: 6.0.1
All help much appreciatted!
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Just wondering, is there a firmware from another phone company in the world, that is compatible with the verizon s6 hardware?
Would it remove all the restrictions verizon currently have on the phone?
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Hi all!
Popping my cherry (minds out the gutter!!!).
I've recently been offered a Samsung S6 Edge 128GB for a really good price.
The problem is it is network locked to o2 network.
I'm fairly technical minded and can resolve most obstacles however require advice...
Can i network unlock my S6 Edge without rooting the device? If so can this be done without upsetting KNOX?
I overheard somebody saying you could alter the bootloader to do this?
Ideally i would like the standard Samsung software/firmware rather than o2 networks modified version. That way i have unlocked handset free of o2 apps and images at boot.
Device: SM-G925F
OS: 6.0.1
Hi,
you asked here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/help/uk-s6-edge-unlocking-t3361002
No need to keep this open.
Thread closed.
Kind regards
Trafalgar Square
XDA Assist
Hey so I just bought a phone from sprint, it's a Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge model SM-G935U. I read somewhere that SM-G935P is for sprint so what is mine. Is it an unlocked version? I may sound like a complete noob but if it is unlocked, can I take out the sim card from my iphone 6s (activated with boost mobile), and put it in my galaxy and have boost mobile service?
Tripzicle said:
Hey so I just bought a phone from sprint, it's a Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge model SM-G935U. I read somewhere that SM-G935P is for sprint so what is mine. Is it an unlocked version? I may sound like a complete noob but if it is unlocked, can I take out the sim card from my iphone 6s (activated with boost mobile), and put it in my galaxy and have boost mobile service?
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Greetings and welcome to assist. According to this thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/how-to/samsungs-official-usa-unlocked-release-t3409713
your model is unlocked yes
Regards
Sawdoctor
Hi there,
I was wondering if anybody knows or had experience with flashing Sprint Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U) with other carrier firmware eg. T-Mobile or AT&T?
I have Sprint Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U) Unlocked, however I'm T-Mobile customer and would like to turn phone into T-Mobile phone. Currently phone works fine no problems at all, but I do have some features missing due to my phone is not T-Mobile. I don't have Wi-Fi calling and I cannot use hot-spot or tethering features that are available on T-Mobile phones. Perhaps there are some other features are missing that I'm not aware of.
PS. I had successful experience flashing T-Mobile firmware onto my GS7 Sprint some time ago, wondering if there is a way to do the same on GS8 Sprint. I've already tried to flash firmware from T-Mobile for GS8, odin would upload firmware to the phone however after restart during installation i'd get an error at 32% then phone restarts without any changes.
Would really appreciate any help or advice.
Thank you in advance
Green
nvm found this post and it helped
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/switch-to-carrier-firmware-100-t3609487/page40
My wife's S5 is almost dead - so many problems it's close to bricked. The plan is to give her my current rooted SM-G930U (rooted and up to 7.0). I'm quite happy to replace my S7 with another S7 but... no effin' VZW!! We're condemned to using VZW, so the new S7 has to be able to live with VZW (CDMA needed). And it must be root-able without resorting to custom ROM's. I need support for FX, V4A, TI, and one or two other apps - life without them is a deal breaker.
I looked into a Pixel 2. $750 for a 128 Gb version with no phone jack or SD slot? Fail.
Question: what are my options for buying an S7 that meets the above requirements?
ADDED: Oreo isn't a requirement. 7.0 works just fine here.
I'm not entirely clear on the question. Any US model will work with any US carrier so long as it has been carrier unlocked.
You can also flash any CSC from any US model onto another US model to maximise carrier support.
I've done some more reading. Check me on this: The SM G930U is carrier unlocked and supports CDMA for VZW. This phone's bootloader is /not/ unlocked and never will be. I can root this phone and bring it to Andy 7.0. (Don't need or want 8.0)