Hi Guys!
The S7 ( Exynos 8890 variant ) is my first Samsung Device and while it works really well I'm just not sure on how to Unlock the Bootloader. With my previous Sony Devices you can just visit Sony's website and get done with it but after asking some friends they told me to just enable the OEM Unlock button. Is enabling gonna let me flash custom ROMs / recoveries and custom kernels? They also told me to be careful about flashing custom bootloaders (?)
If someone can just kindly explain on what this is or how will I unlock the bootloader it would be really appreciated
Thanks alot!!
Revontheus said:
Hi Guys!
The S7 ( Exynos 8890 variant ) is my first Samsung Device and while it works really well I'm just not sure on how to Unlock the Bootloader. With my previous Sony Devices you can just visit Sony's website and get done with it but after asking some friends they told me to just enable the OEM Unlock button. Is enabling gonna let me flash custom ROMs / recoveries and custom kernels? They also told me to be careful about flashing custom bootloaders (?)
If someone can just kindly explain on what this is or how will I unlock the bootloader it would be really appreciated
Thanks alot!!
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Hi Mate
To OEM unlock is very easy on the exynos models . only the Qualcomm ( US variant) is kind of tricky in our model is allow to do it with the click of a button , you have to:
Go to Settings / About device / Software info / Tap 7 times on Build number to enable Developer
Once developer options are enable ( you will see it under Settings) enter there you will see the option OEM Enable, if you are planing to root or flash any custom rom or recovery you need to enable it , flashing with out enabling this option is risky
Flashing is always risky but if you follow the instructions should no be a problem
MAX 404 said:
Hi Mate
To OEM unlock is very easy on the exynos models . only the Qualcomm ( US variant) is kind of tricky in our model is allow to do it with the click of a button , you have to:
Go to Settings / About device / Software info / Tap 7 times on Build number to enable Developer
Once developer options are enable ( you will see it under Settings) enter there you will see the option OEM Enable, if you are planing to root or flash any custom rom or recovery you need to enable it , flashing with out enabling this option is risky
Flashing is always risky but if you follow the instructions should no be a problem
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That's it? No more bootloader to unlock? Or is it because the exynos variants come with unlocked bootloaders thanks
Revontheus said:
That's it? No more bootloader to unlock? Or is it because the exynos variants come with unlocked bootloaders thanks
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That is it mate..........exynos variants they have the unlock option
Isnt there the knox varranty flag, too? As it was there on earlier devices, it should be present on s7.
Root with 0x0 would be nice, but impossible, or? My s5 is not root friendly and I dont wanna lose my 0x0 state... So our S7 has also this behaviour of triggering the knox flag, I guess.
Bad times for having root on sammies phones...
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Sorry to resurrect a dead thread, but I'm having a weird issue. So, I got my S7 a few days ago used, and discovered that the previous owner had already tripped Knox so I figured I might as well root to have all the various benefits. Well, I got a bit too impatient and rushed through the procedure I was reading, so I ended up rooting without changing the OEM Unlock option in Developer Options. Root was still successful and I have SuperSU installed and a few other root apps installed, all working fine. But once I realized I hadn't enabled OEM Unlock, I figured I would just go back into settings and change it.....except it's not there. The option is simply gone from Developer Options, even though I KNOW I saw it in there sometime before rooting.
Can anyone help me? I want to flash TWRP but I'm afraid to do so without having checked that option, and I don't understand why it disappeared from the menu!
Guys,
A quick question. Did anyone try flashing AOSP based roms on this device? I do a research before purchasing it. I love Lineage OS and wondering if this Exynos model works well with it.
dego_ said:
Guys,
A quick question. Did anyone try flashing AOSP based roms on this device? I do a research before purchasing it. I love Lineage OS and wondering if this Exynos model works well with it.
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Quick answer:
Imho it does NOT work well.
Severe BT bugs.
OEM Unlock Greyed out
My OEM unlock setting under developers options is greyed out. I think it might be because of the motherboard replacement i got. Anyway to fix it?
ay0503 said:
My OEM unlock setting under developers options is greyed out. I think it might be because of the motherboard replacement i got. Anyway to fix it?
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My dad's S7 edge had this issue when I was trying to flash lineage OS on it for him. I re-flashed the original firmware (Had a HK version but phone was repaired once in the US) and using odin and that fixed it for him at least. Not sure if it was a different firmware issue or just some bug.
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Hello,
I'm planning to buy this (Exynos) variant of the Galaxy S7. It has great specs and the availability of custom ROMs pleasantly surprised me. Therefore, I have some questions:
1. How do you go from full stock to being able to flash custom ROMs? Is it difficult to unlock the bootloader? I'm used to Nexus devices where you'd reboot to bootloader, fastboot oem/flashing unlock and that's it, but the procedure is certainly different on the Galaxy S7.
2. Are there any things I should be aware of? e.g. Can I brick my phone with flashing something or doing something that wouldn't brick some other phones?
3. Is it possible to return from custom ROMs to full stock? I guess I won't have KNOX back since that's a physical detail AFAIK, but I can live with it, I guess. Modded stock ROMs can also be flashed from TWRP, right?
4. I was really surprised that the Exynos variant got so much dev support. Normally I would expect that from a Snapdragon device, but the Snapdragon variant's BL is locked. How come Exynos got so much dev support and ROMs with practically no issues on this device (and some other like the Galaxy S6)? From what I've heard in the past, the Exynos phones aren't exactly the most dev-friendly ones. What has changed since? I may be completely wrong though
That's all for now.
Thanks in advance!
Fobos531 said:
Hello,
I'm planning to buy this (Exynos) variant of the Galaxy S7. It has great specs and the availability of custom ROMs pleasantly surprised me. Therefore, I have some questions:
1. How do you go from full stock to being able to flash custom ROMs? Is it difficult to unlock the bootloader? I'm used to Nexus devices where you'd reboot to bootloader, fastboot oem/flashing unlock and that's it, but the procedure is certainly different on the Galaxy S7.
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You need to flash TWRP custom recovery (Instructions in the TWRP thread)
Unlocking the bootloader is a simple toggle switch in developer options
Fobos531 said:
2. Are there any things I should be aware of? e.g. Can I brick my phone with flashing something or doing something that wouldn't brick some other phones?
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Always a risk, make sure to read up thoroughly before flashing anything
Fobos531 said:
3. Is it possible to return from custom ROMs to full stock? I guess I won't have KNOX back since that's a physical detail AFAIK, but I can live with it, I guess. Modded stock ROMs can also be flashed from TWRP, right?
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Once KNOX is tripped that's permanent, but you can return to stock using ODIN and a stock ROM from sammobile or other sources scattered around the forum
*Detection* said:
You need to flash TWRP custom recovery (Instructions in the TWRP thread)
Unlocking the bootloader is a simple toggle switch in developer options
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So, to unlock the bootloader, I literally have to toggle "Enable OEM unlock" in developer options? That's it? I'll have this switch regardless if I'm on Marshmallow or Nougat, right?
Fobos531 said:
So, to unlock the bootloader, I literally have to toggle "Enable OEM unlock" in developer options? That's it? I'll have this switch regardless if I'm on Marshmallow or Nougat, right?
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Correct
Don't make the same mistake a few members have, and disabled it once they had TWRP installed, you need to leave it unlocked while you are running custom
*Detection* said:
Correct
Don't make the same mistake a few members have, and disabled it once they had TWRP installed, you need to leave it unlocked while you are running custom
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I've never wanted to try this, but I'm curious. What happens if you toggle it back? Bricks the phone?
Beanvee7 said:
I've never wanted to try this, but I'm curious. What happens if you toggle it back? Bricks the phone?
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It gets stuck trying to boot with custom binary blocked errors iirc
Then you need to spend time working out how to bypass the lock and reflash stock etc
If i was you then i would keep the s7 with the stock rom because this stock rom is pretty awesome and i like having the secure folder functions etc.
Hi all,
I have a Straight Talk Galaxy A20, model SM-S205DL. Will root instructions work for this model? I don't notice an OEM unlock option in the Developer Mode menu, but I can boot in download mode. Thoughts? It's been a while since I tried to install custom firmware.
justlance said:
Hi all,
I have a Straight Talk Galaxy A20, model SM-S205DL. Will root instructions work for this model? I don't notice an OEM unlock option in the Developer Mode menu, but I can boot in download mode. Thoughts? It's been a while since I tried to install custom firmware.
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You need to unlock OEM for it to work
physwizz said:
You need to unlock OEM for it to work
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Okay. Is there a way to do that other than the developer options menu? If the OEM unlock option isn't there, is there some other method?
justlance said:
Okay. Is there a way to do that other than the developer options menu? If the OEM unlock option isn't there, is there some other method?
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There is a trick where you change the date to some weeks in the future.
im having the same issue
yea the dev options to show OEM Unlock seems to be gone from Straighttalk/tracfone versions, its even Gone from Download Mode (you dont even SEE the option for long-press vol+ to unlock bootloader)
is there a way to root
Corelua01 said:
is there a way to root
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Some places claim to be able to change the CID of the phone. Would that help? I imagine once able to load different non-TFN BS firmware on the phone that magic developer option may appear. Or is it a hardware thing and the exynos chip has something to do with it? Not sure how it all works yet. Anyone know what the unlocked us retail model contains?
I'm not smart enough to find out so hopefully someone is and reads this and can chime in regarding all the points...
Me and my arrow...
Is my A12 (a125u) different and unable to be bl unlocked/rooted, etc? It has OEM unlock in dev options....?
Did you figure this out? Looking to do the same... Also can't find a firmware for it, please share what you did if you had success. Thanks!
robles4242 said:
Is my A12 (a125u) different and unable to be bl unlocked/rooted, etc? It has OEM unlock in dev options..?
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Yes, the A125U has OEM UNLOCK in the developer options......you can turn that ON by going into : settings > about phone > software information ...and then tap BUILD NUMBER several times until you see that you have enabled "developer options". Then you go into developer options and turn on OEM UNLOCKING.
Before updating firmware recently OEM UNLOCKING was greyed out. But now I can switch it on. Now the question is, can this variant be properly bootloader unlocked and rooted. The known repository for downloadable firmwares for Samsung phones DOES NOT seem to have this variant firmware for download. And I wonder if that is required for this to be properly rooted.
Galaxy firmware has the firmware for this variant. I have the att version and I can't seem to unlock the bootloader. Holding volume up in the download screen does nothing. Any luck?
Bump, I have all same questions.... Anyone figure anything out?
Before I had tmo Sim unlock my phone the I set the oen unlock to unlock now its not there at all
Anybody rooted this yet ?
anyone know the interchangeability of the firmware between the a125u and other versions
I wish to know as well
What if the OEM unlock not showing how do you get it to show
fabrizioluraghi said:
anyone know the interchangeability of the firmware between the a125u and other versions
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I'd like to know this too. I believe the internal are all the same for the MediaTek devices. I got a SM-A125F for free and want to use it in the US. It looks like I could if I can convert it to SM-A125U or MS-A125M. I already bricked it once trying to flash U firmware and has to flash back to F
Will Samsung Galaxy A12 work in USA?
In this page we are going to show you the compatibility of Samsung Galaxy A12 with the mobile networks of USA and with the telephony operators that provide service in USA.
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i was able to root this sm-a125u very easily... downloaded A125WVLS3AUL1 firmware (canadian unlocked) flash the full stock rom and was able to unlock bootloader as simple as holding down all buttons when going into download mode, it unlocked it that way and was able to flash twrp, magisk and its all good
I have a similar issue but vice versa. I bought a US version (SM-A125U1) only to find out months after that the dual sim option is locked and i think the only way to unlock it is changing the firmware. Now I need help to know what I can do to, please.
exnfox said:
i was able to root this sm-a125u very easily... downloaded A125WVLS3AUL1 firmware (canadian unlocked) flash the full stock rom and was able to unlock bootloader as simple as holding down all buttons when going into download mode, it unlocked it that way and was able to flash twrp, magisk and its all good
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Thanks for the info.
-Was there an "OEM UNLOCK" option in the Developer's Options?
-What did you do in DOWNLOAD mode to unlock?
sirrooke said:
Thanks for the info.
-Was there an "OEM UNLOCK" option in the Developer's Options?
-What did you do in DOWNLOAD mode to unlock?
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Yes it was in the developer settings to oem unlock... then download said volume up continue. voilume up long press device unlock mode, volume down cancel
a125u bit 4 can i flash W version ? with out any issue ?
ghostthegod1 said:
Anybody rooted this yet ?
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Yes, back long ago, there is a thread in this forum for U3 devices only.
sahelkhan022 said:
a125u bit 4 can i flash W version ? with out any issue ?
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only bit 3.
i already flash u4 w version , very easy
I just received my Flip3 (SM-F711U1) and would like to unlock my bootloader. However developer options is missing the OEM Unlock option. It's completely missing not just grayed out. I read a few articles about needed to change the system date but none of those guides changed anything. Can someone help?
Also, I attempted to call *#*#7378423*#*# to double checked that it wasn't already unlocked and I got a popup saying "Unabled to process the request."
Thank you.
- Hit settings
- about phone
- software information
- build number 5 times
- profit
I have no issue unlocking developer options. As my first post said the OEM Unlock option is missing from dev options.
RedHatter271 said:
I have no issue unlocking developer options. As my first post said the OEM Unlock option is missing from dev options.
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Have you tried through fastboot? (fastboot oem unlock)
Oh, got you. Sorry!
As far as I'm aware samsung devices don't support fastboot. I did attempt to connect it in case I was wrong but was not able to get fastboot to recognize the device.
RedHatter271 said:
I just received my Flip3 (SM-F711U1) and would like to unlock my bootloader. However developer options is missing the OEM Unlock option. It's completely missing not just grayed out. I read a few articles about needed to change the system date but none of those guides changed anything. Can someone help?
Also, I attempted to call *#*#7378423*#*# to double checked that it wasn't already unlocked and I got a popup saying "Unabled to process the request."
Thank you.
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You can try directly unlock without ticking the oem unlock. By boot into download mode. The other thing is your device or carrier or country wont allow your flip 3 to be unlock. There last step you can try is clean flash via odin with your latest firmware.
darkidz555 said:
You can try directly unlock without ticking the oem unlock. By boot into download mode. The other thing is your device or carrier or country wont allow your flip 3 to be unlock. There last step you can try is clean flash via odin with your latest firmware.
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I can get into download mode fine but don't know how to use that to unlock directly. Can you give more details?
I tried a clean flach with my latest firmware but it didn't change anything.
It's a US carrier unlocked version I bought directly from Samsung. CSC of XAA. Currently using a T-Mobile SIM.
RedHatter271 said:
I can get into download mode fine but don't know how to use that to unlock directly. Can you give more details?
I tried a clean flach with my latest firmware but it didn't change anything.
It's a US carrier unlocked version I bought directly from Samsung. CSC of XAA. Currently using a T-Mobile SIM.
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Did your Developer Options come already unlocked after setting it up?
twistedumbrella said:
Did your Developer Options come already unlocked after setting it up?
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If you had them enabled on your last phone and you restored from your Google backup, developer options will be enabled. Has happened on all of my phones since Android 9
luigi90210 said:
If you had them enabled on your last phone and you restored from your Google backup, developer options will be enabled. Has happened on all of my phones since Android 9
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Thanks, but I was asking @RedHatter271 to see if the restore data might have corrupted the options.
twistedumbrella said:
Thanks, but I was asking @RedHatter271 to see if the restore data might have corrupted the options.
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My option is missing as well but I have the T-Mobile model that I have sim unlocked. As far as I knew all us models of Samsung phones did not support bootloader unlocking
luigi90210 said:
My option is missing as well but I have the T-Mobile model that I have sim unlocked. As far as I knew all us models of Samsung phones did not support bootloader unlocking
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They support it.
RedHatter271 said:
I can get into download mode fine but don't know how to use that to unlock directly. Can you give more details?
I tried a clean flach with my latest firmware but it didn't change anything.
It's a US carrier unlocked version I bought directly from Samsung. CSC of XAA. Currently using a T-Mobile SIM.
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If you can boot into download mode there is an instruction just press vol up button and it will prompt do you want to unlock bootloader mine is like that. Im not sure yours since mine is korea version.
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My option is missing as well but I have the T-Mobile model that I have sim unlocked. As far as I knew all us models of Samsung phones did not support bootloader .
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They support bootloader unlock. samsung dont support using fastboot unlock or command at all
if you're in North America, Canada etc Qualcomm chips there do not support bootloader unlocking, at least the Samsung one's don't, not sure about other OEMs.
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They support bootloader unlock. samsung dont support using fastboot unlock or command at all
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They used to, so there was always a possibility it returned.
I recently read this article on XDA about unlocking the boot loader on the Fold 3 which results in Samsung disabling the camera (WTH?), Is this a thing on the Flip3 too?
My device is rooted. I have always been able to find the OEM unlock option under developer options without any constraints.
My camera is NOT affected. I can still use it without any issues.
I have an European device (SM-F711B).
Hope this helps some of you to track down whether this is a location or carrier based problem.
Hey Redhatter,
Out of topic question, but are you getting Tmobile 5G just fine?
RedHatter271 said:
I just received my Flip3 (SM-F711U1) and would like to unlock my bootloader. However developer options is missing the OEM Unlock option. It's completely missing not just grayed out. I read a few articles about needed to change the system date but none of those guides changed anything. Can someone help?
Also, I attempted to call *#*#7378423*#*# to double checked that it wasn't already unlocked and I got a popup saying "Unabled to process the request."
Thank you.
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Greetings,
I'm really frustrated trying different methods online to show the hidden "OEM unlock" in developers menu, but without avail. Anyone can help to root this mobile?
VERSION:
AP: A136WVLU1AUK9
CP: A136WVLU1AUK9
CSC: A136WOYV1AUK9
MODEL: SM-A136W
Android Version: 11
Regards,
Hope this helps
droidkill3r said:
Hope this helps
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Thank you for sharing, I’ll give it a try
To root a phone's Android unlocking its bootloader is NOT required.
You simply have to add SU binary to Android's filesystem and make this binary executable.
I want to oem unlock bootloader for trwp and roms but I can't find oem unlock in dev settings and tried the video above and a couple of other things I found
You need the Samsung flash tool and the version of android for the phone and su +twep+magisk is optional good luck
Ps. Allways back up everything!
lashark06 said:
You need the Samsung flash tool and the version of android for the phone and su +twep+magisk is optional good luck
Ps. Allways back up everything!
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And I'm fixing the Samsung flash tool is PC only correct? My **** got stolen like a few weeks ago so I'm trying to figure out how to do this **** without a computer and it's a pain in the ass pretty much impossible.
I am having this issue and can't find a resolution for it anywhere.
Boost Galaxy a13 5g android 12:
No OEM unlock switch available...
The trick changing the date doesn't work at all...
I am not trying to flash custom ROM, just to tweak the system kernal settings.
I seen someone mentioned to root w/o the OEM unlocking switch available, all that is needed is to flash the SU binary with Odin.. I haven't tried this yet but I am almost positive Odin for windows doesn't even read the Samsung devices without the bootloader being unlocked.
Anyone care to chime in here? i'd be very appreciative!
Mainly WTF is the OEM unlock switch not available on my device. I actually have 2 of the same devices and both are without the switch.
Also would flashing SU work and do the trick?
Any other useful information you could send my way would be really helpful too.
Maybe who's find how to unlock bootloader on this device after July update?
When u chage time back to 3 years OEM Unlock is comeback
nagante0 said:
When u chage time back to 3 years OEM Unlock is comeback
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Tell how to do this
I just got the galaxy a13 and have tried to unlock the bootloader without success. Has anyone figured this out or am I looking in the correct forum?
nagante0 said:
When u chage time back to 3 years OEM Unlock is comeback
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Tried this multiple tines without success. Can you explain ?
hello guys. i have an mkopa samsung galaxy a13, -current binary Samsung official -KG state Active (01) -OEM lock On(L) -Eng mode Factory bin allowed (DASEUL) -Eng mode Atcmd allowed(DASEUL).............is it possible to flash its software....?????????? bootloader also locked
xXx yYy said:
To root a phone's Android unlocking its bootloader is NOT required.
You simply have to add SU binary to Android's filesystem and make this binary executable.
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how do i achieve this
DerekLindvall said:
I am having this issue and can't find a resolution for it anywhere.
Boost Galaxy a13 5g android 12:
No OEM unlock switch available...
The trick changing the date doesn't work at all...
I am not trying to flash custom ROM, just to tweak the system kernal settings.
I seen someone mentioned to root w/o the OEM unlocking switch available, all that is needed is to flash the SU binary with Odin.. I haven't tried this yet but I am almost positive Odin for windows doesn't even read the Samsung devices without the bootloader being unlocked.
Anyone care to chime in here? i'd be very appreciative!
Mainly WTF is the OEM unlock switch not available on my device. I actually have 2 of the same devices and both are without the switch.
Also would flashing SU work and do the trick?
Any other useful information you could send my way would be really helpful Odin is sams factory setup utility
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Odin is sam's factory utility for setup and repair. It will flash any sams device with it's OEM firmwear AFASIK
DerekLindvall said:
I am having this issue and can't find a resolution for it anywhere.
Boost Galaxy a13 5g android 12:
No OEM unlock switch available...
The trick changing the date doesn't work at all...
I am not trying to flash custom ROM, just to tweak the system kernal settings.
I seen someone mentioned to root w/o the OEM unlocking switch available, all that is needed is to flash the SU binary with Odin.. I haven't tried this yet but I am almost positive Odin for windows doesn't even read the Samsung devices without the bootloader being unlocked.
Anyone care to chime in here? i'd be very appreciative!
Mainly WTF is the OEM unlock switch not available on my device. I actually have 2 of the same devices and both are without the switch.
Also would flashing SU work and do the trick?
Any other useful information you could send my way would be really helpful too.
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United States versions of samsung phones never have the oem unlock option. even if it is unlocked.
TheWorldYT said:
United States versions of samsung phones never have the oem unlock option. even if it is unlocked.
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only models outside the united states have the oem unlock option.
TheWorldYT said:
only models outside the united states have the oem unlock option.
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Is there any way to root the A136U 5g without unlocking the bootloader. I'm currently running on Android 13.. I want to delete or debloat the ATT & Samsung app installed at that takes up 8G of storage