hello i got a s7 from straight talk . and it model is SM-G930VL
what does that follow under .. i was thinking verizon but verizon doesnt have the L in it . Also would i be able to root using that method that in the forum . also Which roms would i be able to use when i root it?
thank you
Adaken13 said:
hello i got a s7 from straight talk . and it model is SM-G930VL
what does that follow under .. i was thinking verizon but verizon doesnt have the L in it . Also would i be able to root using that method that in the forum . also Which roms would i be able to use when i root it?
thank you
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It should be under the Verizon model. Usually tracfone does not lock the bootloaders on their variant. On another thread a guy flashed the verizon firmware to this model with no bricks and issue. but doing that WILL lock the bootloader. I hope he responds to my post. want to know to what extent it was flashed and if knox got tripped.
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It should be under the Verizon model. Usually tracfone does not lock the bootloaders on their variant. On another thread a guy flashed the verizon firmware to this model with no bricks and issue. but doing that WILL lock the bootloader. I hope he responds to my post. want to know to what extent it was flashed and if knox got tripped.
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would you be able to show me the right direction to where he got the method to root his.? also if you learn anything else from him . can you let me know. so this mean I have an unlock bootloader? doesn't that mean I can root easier?
Adaken13 said:
would you be able to show me the right direction to where he got the method to root his.? also if you learn anything else from him . can you let me know. so this mean I have an unlock bootloader? doesn't that mean I can root easier?
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I should be able to get one of these mids august hopefully and will use it as a test device to see what bricks it and what hack can be done. In the past tracfone has release the SM-S975L(Tracfone Unlocked bootloader) which equals to an SGH-I337 (AT&T Locked bootloader), they released the S5 & S6 which equal to the SM-G900V and SM-G920V, both have Unlocked bootloaders. So i dnt think the S7 is any different and equals to the SM-G930V. Any root method that works for the SM-G930V should work on the SM-G930VL. But again this is just my say based on past experiences, i wont know until i get the phone and try all this. For what I know so far he was able to flash the complete verizon firmware which i think will flash a locked bootloader and no going back after it.
Yes will share my experiences.
Adaken13 said:
would you be able to show me the right direction to where he got the method to root his.? also if you learn anything else from him . can you let me know. so this mean I have an unlock bootloader? doesn't that mean I can root easier?
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So i was able to flash the full latest verizon firmware and fully ended up converting the phone to an SM-G930V. SO provided that you flash the firmware on which root was achieved for the SM-G930V, then there is really no stopping you from rooting this phone. As expected due to flashing the verizon firmware the phone has a locked bootloader now but root was achieved regardless.
Proceed at your own risk.
I have the Sm-g930vl (tracfone) and would like to confirm the bootloader is unlocked. I can boot into both recovery and download mode but cannot connect with fastboot to get device info. Is there another way to check?
KericF said:
I have the Sm-g930vl (tracfone) and would like to confirm the bootloader is unlocked. I can boot into both recovery and download mode but cannot connect with fastboot to get device info. Is there another way to check?
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Bootloader is locked and cannot be unlocked. Samsung devices do no use fastboot.
edit build.prop
aromerblz said:
Bootloader is locked and cannot be unlocked. Samsung devices do no use fastboot.
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Thanks for the info. Do you know if I can edit the build.prop with adb without rooting? I've never messed with Samsung. Seems a different beast.
KericF said:
Thanks for the info. Do you know if I can edit the build.prop with adb without rooting? I've never messed with Samsung. Seems a different beast.
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No way you can modify build.prop without root. What are you trying to accomplish?
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No way you can modify build.prop without root. What are you trying to accomplish?
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I was hoping to enable hotspot. I've read where people have flashed the 930u firmware and can enable it but I'm already on Nougat even on tracfone firmware.
KericF said:
I was hoping to enable hotspot. I've read where people have flashed the 930u firmware and can enable it but I'm already on Nougat even on tracfone firmware.
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I see, the only way I see this working for you is by third apps or flash a firmware that supports it.
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Hi!
Is there any way to use the international rom with galaxy s6 Verizon version??
Thanks!
alexcochifu said:
Hi!
Is there any way to use the international rom with galaxy s6 Verizon version??
Thanks!
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Not without unlocking the device, which can't be done on the verizon s6.
Gizmoe said:
Not without unlocking the device, which can't be done on the verizon s6.
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I already unlocked the device, i actually have the CLEAN ROM installed---
alexcochifu said:
I already unlocked the device, i actually have the CLEAN ROM installed---
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I'm not talking about root. I'm talking about unlocking the bootloader so you can flash modified kernels and what not.
Gizmoe said:
I'm not talking about root. I'm talking about unlocking the bootloader so you can flash modified kernels and what not.
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Ok. SO how do i know if it´s unlocked? Because i bought this s6 used....
The problem is the Verizon S6 family is currently unable to have modified bootloader files as no one has found a way to change them with or without tripping Knox, the security suite on our phones. Hell, everything updated past Firmware update OF1 isn't even rooted yet and no one is sure when or if we will even have one. Basically what I'm saying is, there is no way for you to get the international ROM onto your phone unless you just happened to either crack the system yourself or the person you got it from managed to find a way without telling the world about it.
Word of advice, you can have a phone that is rooted with a flashed ROM but still have a locked bootloader. In our case it was due to an exploit that was patched.
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i think he did, or i do not know how to navigate his site. can anyone double check?
Did you see this part at the end of the instructions?
"UNLOCK BOOTLOADERS
If you have locked bootloaders, flashing one of these will probably brick your device - with the exception of Nexus devices, which will usually automatically "OEM unlock" and wipe your data !"
I reckon if you're on stock NRD90M.G920VVRS4DQD1 your bootloader is locked.
isn't it possible to downgrade and upgrade Verizon roms for the G6 as long as we remain anove 5.1.1?
by the way, there are two Nougat roms available for the G6 over at samsung-updates, one ends in ...DQD1 and the otherone ends i ...DQE1.
There is a root from Vhai fire for the ...DQD1, not for the other one, but... because both roms are Verizon's and meant for the same device, flashing either one shouldn't brick the device, because both have Verizon's digital signature.
is that how it works?
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honestly i just want to root the phone, im fine with the stock firmware.
nevermind, you are totally right. however, the fact that chainfire released a root for the ...DQD1 tells me he had to have unlocked the bootloader first, which now brings us to the question... how did he unlock the bootloader?
You could downgrade to the OK7 firmware and root that. The string attached is that you will need to run MrMike2182's rootatboot script every time you want to boot the phone.
so has anyone tried this? does it work?
I know it trips KNOX but i don't really care. i just dont want a brick.
EvilRubberDuck said:
Did you see this part at the end of the instructions?
"UNLOCK BOOTLOADERS
If you have locked bootloaders, flashing one of these will probably brick your device - with the exception of Nexus devices, which will usually automatically "OEM unlock" and wipe your data !"
I reckon if you're on stock NRD90M.G920VVRS4DQD1 your bootloader is locked.
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sikk, then all i need is a unlocked bootloader and im rooted! :good:
Arethmetik said:
sikk, then all i need is a unlocked bootloader and im rooted! :good:
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Good luck for that Verizon won't budge and there's no development at all.
xdanilva said:
Good luck for that Verizon won't budge and there's no development at all.
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This makes me so sad. What phone should I get next that is root-friendly, i.e. I can keep the software/firmware up to date and still keep my root.
Smidley said:
This makes me so sad. What phone should I get next that is root-friendly, i.e. I can keep the software/firmware up to date and still keep my root.
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Any phone that doesn't use verizon or at&t as a carrier
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There's temporary root for this phone and it works but that's it
xdanilva said:
Any phone that doesn't use verizon or at&t as a carrier
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There's temporary root for this phone and it works but that's it
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Thanks for the reply.
Is US Cellular root-friendly? I've been waiting for the Pixel 2 to be released, but I want to make sure I can root it and still keep it up to date.
Also, I am still interested in the temporary root on the S6 if it means I can update to Nougat. Looking into MrMike2182's rootatboot now. Thanks!
Smidley said:
Thanks for the reply.
Is US Cellular root-friendly? I've been waiting for the Pixel 2 to be released, but I want to make sure I can root it and still keep it up to date.
Also, I am still interested in the temporary root on the S6 if it means I can update to Nougat. Looking into MrMike2182's rootatboot now. Thanks!
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S6 root only runs under android 5.1.1 also you need a vm to flash the kernel to the phone. Us cellular is root-friendly. Only at&t and verizon and sprint and T-Mobile lock their bootloaders.
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nevermind, you are totally right. however, the fact that chainfire released a root for the ...DQD1 tells me he had to have unlocked the bootloader first, which now brings us to the question... how did he unlock the bootloader?
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Chainfire just runs an automated script which generates a CF-Auto-Root file for ANY model, whether the bootloader is locked or not.
So the answer is, he didn't unlock it, but simply generated a file regardless, and it's up to the user to figure out the their bootloader status.
Smidley said:
Thanks for the reply.
Is US Cellular root-friendly? I've been waiting for the Pixel 2 to be released, but I want to make sure I can root it and still keep it up to date.
Also, I am still interested in the temporary root on the S6 if it means I can update to Nougat. Looking into MrMike2182's rootatboot now. Thanks!
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Same as Verizon, it's locked down tightly.
Your best bet would be a Sprint version, which has an unlocked bootloader and can be unlocked for both GSM (ATT /TMO) and LTE (VZW) with the proper equipment (unlocking boxes). Or the Tmobile version also has an unlocked bootloader which can be unlocked using online unlocking services but it will only work with GSM cards (ATT/TMO, no VZW!). Both can be rooted via CF-Auto-Root and/or through custom recovery.
Temp root can let u flash a recovery. That's all u need
jerryspring said:
Temp root can let u flash a recovery. That's all u need
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The bootloader is locked you can't flash a custom recovery
Shaden Stewart said:
The bootloader is locked you can't flash a custom recovery
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Yes... I know...it's a hypothetical statement. Lol
Would it be possible to sign packages like twrp or cwm to bypass the bl
I think no need to Downgrade the firmware if there is another method to root the phone without unlocking bootloader that is called ENG Root here is a link to download G920V ENG Root Bit4+How to Flash
G920V ENG Root
h2five said:
I think no need to Downgrade the firmware if there is another method to root the phone without unlocking bootloader that is called ENG Root here is a link to download G920V ENG Root Bit4+How to Flash
G920V ENG Root
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Thanks for the nice info,
Just curious what is Bit4? Can we flash this Eng Root to SM-G920V 7.0 but Bit4 is confusing me
please guide me in details
h2five said:
I think no need to Downgrade the firmware if there is another method to root the phone without unlocking bootloader that is called ENG Root here is a link to download G920V ENG Root Bit4+How to Flash
G920V ENG Root
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U sure u aren't posting spam?
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.
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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
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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)_/¯
Has anyone found a successful working root methods for the SM-G955u samsung Galaxy s8 plus I do not have twrp or anything everything is stock. Computer access is very limited . OEM unlock option is not an option under developer options. I would really like to be able to find away to get twrp on my device . I'm some what a neutral at flashing zips through a recovery and flashing through odin. I know how to do it all i just haven't been able to find the correct files to root or unlock my bootloader. I don't wanna brick my phone so I'm being very cautious. Anyone able to help?
Have you searched for a Snapdragon 'root' on this forum?
Exynos is Green to go.
JeffDC said:
Have you searched for a Snapdragon 'root' on this forum?
Exynos is Green to go.
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All I have seen for the snapdragon Variant for bootloader unlocking or crom service but when I install and run the app it force closes
Read through these?
https://www.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8-snapdragon-root-system-rw/
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/development/samsung-galaxy-s8-root-snapdragon-t3659305/
https://www.xda-developers.com/sampwnd-root-galaxy-s8-snapdragon/
it's a start
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Read through these?
https://www.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8-snapdragon-root-system-rw/
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/development/samsung-galaxy-s8-root-snapdragon-t3659305/
https://www.xda-developers.com/sampwnd-root-galaxy-s8-snapdragon/
it's a start
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So is their any way to unlock the bootloader to flash twrp? Even with root?
https://www.xda-developers.com/twrp-is-now-available-for-the-snapdragon-galaxy-s8-and-galaxy-s8/
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https://www.xda-developers.com/twrp-is-now-available-for-the-snapdragon-galaxy-s8-and-galaxy-s8/
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The crom service force closes when opening as it's supposed to unlock the bootloader
Tyler73 said:
The crom service force closes when opening as it's supposed to unlock the bootloader
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I haven't messed with Snapdragon, but what I'm trying to ask is if you have read the Snapdragon how to root, etc?
If you have, and followed the method/s correctly, and the crom service is closing down, I'd suspect something was mux'ed during the initial flashes/installs.
JeffDC said:
I haven't messed with Snapdragon, but what I'm trying to ask is if you have read the Snapdragon how to root, etc?
If you have, and followed the method/s correctly, and the crom service is closing down, I'd suspect something was mux'ed during the initial flashes/installs.
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I haven't rooted yet everything is stock. I wanted to have twrp before I messed with the system. Only thing I wanted to change was the recovery so I can make a back up in case everything goes wrong
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I haven't rooted yet everything is stock. I wanted to have twrp before I messed with the system. Only thing I wanted to change was the recovery so I can make a back up in case everything goes wrong
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Gotcha. Good idea, and I believe others have done just what you are considering.
You can't install TWRP on the g955u. It's only for the Chinese and the HK variant with the snapdragon.
Snapdragon ONLY.
In NO way it is compatible with Exynos variants including but not limited to International (F/FD), Korean (N), Exynos LDU (X) variants.
Note that this does NOT unlock your phone. You need to have an unlockable variant such as Chinese or HK to flash.
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If you want to root you would need this but there's no TWRP. And be careful, the next bootloader may block out of region firmware.
It makes no sense how the unlocked Variants can't unlock the bl since they're open to all carriers. This " carriers or OEM lock it down" is a gimmick
I had the same problem with being on Bootloader 2 trying tho flash stuff. Able to finally to get it to work with the instructions here if you're not on the bootloader 1.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...-odin-t3717702
Hey folks,
I am new to the rooting scene and was hoping someone could give me some guidance on how to properly root my S7 model G930VL. I've read people say that the bootloader cannot be unlocked while others said it can by simply turning on OEM unlock? Do I really have to flash another firmware in order to root and if so, how would I do that?
Thank you for your time.
Riyita said:
Hey folks,
I am new to the rooting scene and was hoping someone could give me some guidance on how to properly root my S7 model G930VL. I've read people say that the bootloader cannot be unlocked while others said it can by simply turning on OEM unlock? Do I really have to flash another firmware in order to root and if so, how would I do that?
Thank you for your time.
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all the VLs ive seen use safestrap (i have a G900VL and its the same issue). Ive tried flashing so many different versions of S5 firmware that its becoming hopeless. I know youre talking about a S7 and im talking about a S5, but the issue should be at the very least similar. If the bootloader is locked and isnt unlockable, then all youre left with is safestrap
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all the VLs ive seen use safestrap (i have a G900VL and its the same issue). Ive tried flashing so many different versions of S5 firmware that its becoming hopeless. I know youre talking about a S7 and im talking about a S5, but the issue should be at the very least similar. If the bootloader is locked and isnt unlockable, then all youre left with is safestrap
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Hi,
Thanks for the reply back. I actually just ordered a SM-G930F international variant which I was under the impression is much, much easier to root, right? The bootloader is automatically unlocked by turning on OEM in dev settings?
Riyita said:
Hi,
Thanks for the reply back. I actually just ordered a SM-G930F international variant which I was under the impression is much, much easier to root, right? The bootloader is automatically unlocked by turning on OEM in dev settings?
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yep and yep. you might have to contend with the 168 hour thing, but other than that it should be a cakewalk. The 168 hour thing is where the bootloader toggle wont switch unless you let it sit powered on for 168 hours. I.E., just dont reboot it for 7 days then toggle the unlock