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[Q] OTA 186.43.15 Let's Lay This Question To Rest...

...As I'm sure many others like me will visit this forum, read guide disclaimers, and still ask themselves "is it really true??"
If we accept the latest OTA (186.43.15) WITHOUT unlocking the bootloader, we are screwed. There is absolutely, positively, nothing that can be done (hacking, version rollback, etc.) with the phone forever. The bootloader has been locked and we're stuck with what we've got. No way to unlock it now.
So, is it really true? Please say it ain't so.

Yes, it is true, at least with the Motopocalypse method. There are other ways to bootloader unlock phones such as Sunshine, but I think that only supports newer Motorola devices.
http://theroot.ninja/
Also, you have to be rooted. If Towelroot doesn't work on the latest OTA (no idea if it does or not) then you'd have to wait for a new exploit.

Thanks for the reply.
What's most frustrating about this is that I knew it was coming, I knew the bootloader was going to be locked by the next OTA but I was too nervous to unlock the bootloader and possibly brick my wifes phone in the process. She would be pissed.
The system update notifier kept bugging her and I kept telling her to not to do it and eventually she just she went ahead with it. Ugh.
Crossing my fingers for new exploit...
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TheAscension said:
Thanks for the reply.
What's most frustrating about this is that I knew it was coming, I knew the bootloader was going to be locked by the next OTA but I was too nervous to unlock the bootloader and possibly brick my wifes phone in the process. She would be pissed.
The system update notifier kept bugging her and I kept telling her to not to do it and eventually she just she went ahead with it. Ugh.
Crossing my fingers for new exploit...
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Forget another bootloader unlock exploit. That was a once-in-a-lifetime chance. As for root, well, there might be, but I wouldn't hold my breath. Of course, that's what we all said when the first KK OTA came out and look what they gave us - Towelroot AND bootloader unlock, but the bootloader unlock was a mistake - they accidentally reverted part of the code back to the original exploit code. So, that was a mistake on Moto's part.
But, this latest OTA is the last OTA for this phone. No more updates from Moto so don't expect the bootloader exploit to show up again.

iBolski said:
Forget another bootloader unlock exploit. That was a once-in-a-lifetime chance. As for root, well, there might be, but I wouldn't hold my breath. Of course, that's what we all said when the first KK OTA came out and look what they gave us - Towelroot AND bootloader unlock, but the bootloader unlock was a mistake - they accidentally reverted part of the code back to the original exploit code. So, that was a mistake on Moto's part.
But, this latest OTA is the last OTA for this phone. No more updates from Moto so don't expect the bootloader exploit to show up again.
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That's what I was afraid of. Same thing happened on my Droid X once updated to the last build of 2.3.4
I guess the bottom line is this: I don't care that much about the final KK build as much as I care about wifi hotspot tethering. That's really what I'm after. After her phone was updated to KK from JB it killed the tethering app that we were using. So my only recourse was to flash the phone back to JB. But I just didn't have the time to mess with it, plus it's my wife's phone and I didn't want to risk bricking it.
Near as I can tell, after quite a bit of searching, I don't have any way to fix tethering with this latest build. I'll ask the question in the Q&A section.

TheAscension said:
That's what I was afraid of. Same thing happened on my Droid X once updated to the last build of 2.3.4
I guess the bottom line is this: I don't care that much about the final KK build as much as I care about wifi hotspot tethering. That's really what I'm after. After her phone was updated to KK from JB it killed the tethering app that we were using. So my only recourse was to flash the phone back to JB. But I just didn't have the time to mess with it, plus it's my wife's phone and I didn't want to risk bricking it.
Near as I can tell, after quite a bit of searching, I don't have any way to fix tethering with this latest build. I'll ask the question in the Q&A section.
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Exactly what version of KK is she on? If she's still on 183.46.10, then that allows the bootloader to be unlocked which will then allow you to root it and then apply a tethering hack.
If, however, you are on 183.46.14 or 183.46.15, then yes, you are hosed and cannot revert back to 183.46.10 or JB.

iBolski said:
Exactly what version of KK is she on? If she's still on 183.46.10, then that allows the bootloader to be unlocked which will then allow you to root it and then apply a tethering hack.
If, however, you are on 183.46.14 or 183.46.15, then yes, you are hosed and cannot revert back to 183.46.10 or JB.
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She has 183.46.15. Only option at this point is to exchange it for a used one that hasn't been updated...
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TheAscension said:
She has 183.46.15. Only option at this point is to exchange it for a used one that hasn't been updated...
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Yup. That's unfortunate. Just wanted to make sure.

TheAscension said:
That's what I was afraid of. Same thing happened on my Droid X once updated to the last build of 2.3.4
I guess the bottom line is this: I don't care that much about the final KK build as much as I care about wifi hotspot tethering. That's really what I'm after. After her phone was updated to KK from JB it killed the tethering app that we were using. So my only recourse was to flash the phone back to JB. But I just didn't have the time to mess with it, plus it's my wife's phone and I didn't want to risk bricking it.
Near as I can tell, after quite a bit of searching, I don't have any way to fix tethering with this latest build. I'll ask the question in the Q&A section.
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Not trying to hijack the thread and get it sidetracked, but just fyi, in case you didn't know, Droid X is up on CM11 now.

palmbeach05 said:
Not trying to hijack the thread and get it sidetracked, but just fyi, in case you didn't know, Droid X is up on CM11 now.
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Thanks for the heads up!
iBolski said:
Yup. That's unfortunate. Just wanted to make sure.
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She actually hasn't been happy with her XT926, so I think I might just buy a used phone of the same generation and mod it. If successful, we'll just swap the hacked one onto her account. I'm thinking Galaxy S3? I'd be curious to know what the "most hackable" phone of that generation is (JB or early KK)? Or should I post that question in the XDA General? I've searched and haven't found that question asked.

Damn :/ I just bought RAZR MAXX HD on ebay and I was sure there will be no problems with unlocking and rooting the phone. But the system version is 183.46.15 :/
Anyone in Poland wants to buy a RAZR MAXX HD?

jacek607 said:
Damn :/ I just bought RAZR MAXX HD on ebay and I was sure there will be no problems with unlocking and rooting the phone. But the system version is 183.46.15 :/
Anyone in Poland wants to buy a RAZR MAXX HD?
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Did you boot it into fastboot mode and ensure whether it's already been unlocked or not? You might get lucky if they already unlocked it.

I've checked it - it is locked :/

jacek607 said:
I've checked it - it is locked :/
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Bummer.

Is anybody working on method of unlock the bootloader and root for razr maxx hd with 183.46.15?

no

Do you know if is possible to go fron .15 to JB using RSD litle ?

farid2014 said:
Do you know if is possible to go fron .15 to JB using RSD litle ?
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Not possible if your boot loader is locked.
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farid2014 said:
Do you know if is possible to go fron .15 to JB using RSD litle ?
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Sure as long as you are already unlocked.
Edit, I didn't see Rik's post, same answer, different angle lol

RikRong said:
Not possible if your boot loader is locked.
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I have the code : 3 that means I can down grade right?
Thanks

OE1 Odin TAR available!

The OE1 build is available for download as full firmware in Odin TAR format. Check the link below. But know that if you flash this, you won't be able to root your device.
If you want root, and OE1 update, then use Muniz_ri's how-to thread here.
Download OE1 TAR -- direct link

Dose this mean the people can start working on root?

XNO said:
Dose this mean the people can start working on root?
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No one is going to root a specific build of a specific last generation phone...

ldeveraux said:
No one is going to root a specific build of a specific last generation phone...
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WeakSauce........

OR14 based on OE1 in the coming week or so :victory:

ldeveraux said:
No one is going to root a specific build of a specific last generation phone...
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haha i dont know why you'd say that. jrkruse will and so will most others

damagi123 said:
haha i dont know why you'd say that. jrkruse will and so will most others
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right after he unlocks the bootloader...

ldeveraux said:
right after he unlocks the bootloader...
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So your telling me there is a chance......

itskapil said:
The OE1 build is available for download as full firmware in Odin TAR format. Check the link below. But know that if you flash this, you won't be able to root your device.
If you want root, and OE1 update, then use Muniz_ri's how-to thread here.
Download OE1 TAR -- direct link
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Is this Lollipop 5.1?
Sent from somewhere in Vietnam.

johnnytraveler said:
Is this Lollipop 5.1?
Sent from somewhere in Vietnam.
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No, Lollipop 5.0.1

great! i hope this helps some one get root for us. i just got a new phone a couple weeks ago and it came with oe1 i would like to get root... so hopefully some one will work on it.

j13smiley said:
great! i hope this helps some one get root for us. i just got a new phone a couple weeks ago and it came with oe1 i would like to get root... so hopefully some one will work on it.
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You forgot to add "waiting patiently..."

ldeveraux said:
You forgot to add "waiting patiently..."
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waiting patiently...
so far i'm happy with the phone. i'm coming from an incredible 4g... which i loved. i miss the smaller size - but went with the s5 vs the s6 due to the battery/sd card. sorry i'm late to the game on this phone.... really i can't complain since foxfi works for tether - that was a huge deal and i'm pretty happy i don't need root for tether! that would have been a deal breaker for me. everything else i can live with if necessary.... but root would sure be nice for some functionality tweaks!

itskapil said:
The OE1 build is available for download as full firmware in Odin TAR format. Check the link below. But know that if you flash this, you won't be able to root your device.
If you want root, and OE1 update, then use Muniz_ri's how-to thread here.
Download OE1 TAR -- direct link
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Well, you could just flash everything in it except the bootloader ... This is why I hate using odin. Heimdall is much more convenient for this sort of thing. The latest release doesn't work with the s5 though, needs additional patches (which are available). I have never built anything on windows before, only linux. I should see if I can whip something up.
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blair.sadewitz said:
Well, you could just flash everything in it except the bootloader ... This is why I hate using odin. Heimdall is much more convenient for this sort of thing. The latest release doesn't work with the s5 though, needs additional patches (which are available). I have never built anything on windows before, only linux. I should see if I can whip something up.
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You could probably also flash it in flashfire and just ignore the protected partitions.

damagi123 said:
haha i dont know why you'd say that. jrkruse will and so will most others
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Towelroot was the result of an $18,000 bounty. Not trivial.

+blair.sedawitz you put it damn right.. agree.

landshark68 said:
No, Lollipop 5.0.1
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Is this the stage fright update?
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CamCroz99 said:
Is this the stage fright update?
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The Verizon change log for the update didn't specifically say anything about the stage fright exploit, so don't know.

landshark68 said:
The Verizon change log for the update didn't specifically say anything about the stage fright exploit, so don't know.
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Would you mind posting a link? I have been searching all over for that and I can not seem to find it.

CamCroz99 said:
Would you mind posting a link? I have been searching all over for that and I can not seem to find it.
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It's not hard at all to find at verizonwireless.com
http://www.verizonwireless.com/dam/support/pdf/system_update/benefits-galaxy-s5-7-7-15.pdf

att note 5 n920a teather root

would this work on ours
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-note5/general/att-note-5-n920a-teather-root-t3356666

davidtanis said:
would this work on ours
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-note5/general/att-note-5-n920a-teather-root-t3356666
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I'm already talking to the devs about this and I was trying it earlier but the phone got stuck and wouldn't boot so until I either get or build an ENG kernel for the Verizon variant then this won't work as it needs certain things changed in the kernel first!

So it's at least possible right?

CharlieBr0wn said:
So it's at least possible right?
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Everything is possible! It just takes someone willing to do it!

If I were willing to try this what would I have to edit to make it work on verizon.. I would have to downgrade but I see that's possible thanks to mr.mike2182 thanks for that. I see its possible on Verizon but nobody has explained how yet

CharlieBr0wn said:
If I were willing to try this what would I have to edit to make it work on verizon.. I would have to downgrade but I see that's possible thanks to mr.mike2182 thanks for that. I see its possible on Verizon but nobody has explained how yet
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It's not possible to get tethered root on Verizon yet but I'm working on that still.. However, if you need instructions on how to downgrade I posted instructions for that here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver.../downgrade-to-lollipop-5-1-1-verizon-t3368250

SM-G955U1 ?

I have full ODIN firmware with build G955U1UEU1AQDC for AT&T SM-G955U1 model. Question is: what provider is this phone from and do anybody need this firmware ?
If you do i will post it later today.

Thats for the ACG Cspire
https://www.getdroidtips.com/g955u1ueu1aqdc-galaxy-s8-plus-acg-cspire/

BigHussle said:
Thats for the ACG Cspire
https://www.getdroidtips.com/g955u1ueu1aqdc-galaxy-s8-plus-acg-cspire/
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so i should stay on Canadian xac?

unitz0mbie said:
so i should stay on Canadian xac?
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Yes, Stay Put for the moment. I think I found the XAA Version. I am installing it on my AT&T S8+ now using Prince's Odin I will upload it soon if it works.

BigHussle said:
Yes, Stay Put for the moment. I think I found the XAA Version. I am installing it on my AT&T S8+ now using Prince's Odin I will upload it soon if it works.
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yea i found it too, downloading too. let me know how it works and ill flash right after

unitz0mbie said:
yea i found it too, downloading too. let me know how it works and ill flash right after
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yes its working I uploaded it. feel free to download from my google drive

Just received a 955 U1 as well does anyone know if this is root able since it has an unlocked bootloader?

Kjc99 said:
Just received a 955 U1 as well does anyone know if this is root able since it has an unlocked bootloader?
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It's carrier unlocked not bootloader unlocked. Still not root and most likely won't ever get root+twrp for it.

ShrekOpher said:
It's carrier unlocked not bootloader unlocked. Still not root and most likely won't ever get root+twrp for it.
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Did last year's snapdragon S7 ever get root? I'm not used to this because all previous Galaxy phones were international, but my carrier is selling the U1 model this time around and not "F" varients... Im not holding my breathe for custom recovery/roms bit would be nice to use titanium backup and ad away...

Kjc99 said:
Did last year's snapdragon S7 ever get root? I'm not used to this because all previous Galaxy phones were international, but my carrier is selling the U1 model this time around and not "F" varients... Im not holding my breathe for custom recovery/roms bit would be nice to use titanium backup and ad away...
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The S7 got what we called ENGBOOT root. Which was not really full functioning root. It required you to flash a Samsung created engineering kernel, that is purposely unstable, but is designed to help Samsung repair shops fix corrupt devices.
With some tweaking root was achieved, but the bootloader stayed locked. And the performance was so degraded by the engineering kernel MOST people went back to stock and never used root.
Sadly rooting and ROMing most phones is going away. Especially now that Google is providing an easy way for developers to turn off access to an app if the user is rooted. Right now even if you have root you can't use Netflix, Samsung Pay, Android Pay, among many others.
If you want root still I'd look at a 1+ or the Essential phone or the international model if this phone. Otherwise you are probably out of luck.

ShrekOpher said:
The S7 got what we called ENGBOOT root. Which was not really full functioning root. It required you to flash a Samsung created engineering kernel, that is purposely unstable, but is designed to help Samsung repair shops fix corrupt devices.
With some tweaking root was achieved, but the bootloader stayed locked. And the performance was so degraded by the engineering kernel MOST people went back to stock and never used root.
Sadly rooting and ROMing most phones is going away. Especially now that Google is providing an easy way for developers to turn off access to an app if the user is rooted. Right now even if you have root you can't use Netflix, Samsung Pay, Android Pay, among many others.
If you want root still I'd look at a 1+ or the Essential phone or the international model if this phone. Otherwise you are probably out of luck.
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Since you have been so helpful at crushing my root dreams lol j/k.. Is there a way to get what I'm looking for i.e.
Ad-less youtube
Ad-away
And maybe a way to freeze/uninstall apps
All without being rooted?
Its been a long time since I had a stock phone and the freaking advertisements have gone wild... Thanks I appreciate it

Kjc99 said:
Since you have been so helpful at crushing my root dreams lol j/k.. Is there a way to get what I'm looking for i.e.
Ad-less youtube
Ad-away
And maybe a way to freeze/uninstall apps
All without being rooted?
Its been a long time since I had a stock phone and the freaking advertisements have gone wild... Thanks I appreciate it
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Yes.
I have been using AdClear for a while now and it works great including in YouTube. The development team has an xda thread that has the downloads and a bunch of great info. Just search xda.
I use BK Package Disabler to freeze apps. It lets you freeze individual processes in apps as well which is great for blocking only certain features of apps. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kunkunsoft.packagedisabler
For making a back to restore I actually like Samsung's Smart Switch. Works great to backup your phone to a computer.
Also in Developer settings you can manually address your DPI, and over in the S8 International threads there is a list of about 40+ fonts that can be installed.

ShrekOpher said:
Yes.
I have been using AdClear for a while now and it works great including in YouTube. The development team has an xda thread that has the downloads and a bunch of great info. Just search xda.
I use BK Package Disabler to freeze apps. It lets you freeze individual processes in apps as well which is great for blocking only certain features of apps. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kunkunsoft.packagedisabler
For making a back to restore I actually like Samsung's Smart Switch. Works great to backup your phone to a computer.
Also in Developer settings you can manually address your DPI, and over in the S8 International threads there is a list of about 40+ fonts that can be installed.
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Thanks appreciate it..
Galaxy S7 edge

I have an s8 and s8+ unlocked on TMobile. Want to use on Optus in Australia and then when I return on AT&T. Optus uses band 28 which T-Mobile doesn't . In another thread someone suggeted flashing G950U1 XAA, is this the "plus" equivalent? Assume steps to flash same? Also is this the download: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8/SM-G955U1/XAA/download/G955U1UEU1AQE3/171775/

JeffATL said:
I have an s8 and s8+ unlocked on TMobile. Want to use on Optus in Australia and then when I return on AT&T. Optus uses band 28 which T-Mobile doesn't . In another thread someone suggeted flashing G950U1 XAA, is this the "plus" equivalent? Assume steps to flash same? Also is this the download: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8/SM-G955U1/XAA/download/G955U1UEU1AQE3/171775/
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You could flash the AT&T firmware and get what you need.

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You could flash the AT&T firmware and get what you need.
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So AT&T firmware has advantage over this? Will it matter that it has AT&T firmware using on OPTUS Australia?
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JeffATL said:
So AT&T firmware has advantage over this? Will it matter that it has AT&T firmware using on OPTUS Australia?
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One of the phones I may try to sell when over there, though the buyer will have to get his own USB adapter

JeffATL said:
So AT&T firmware has advantage over this? Will it matter that it has AT&T firmware using on OPTUS Australia?
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One of the phones I may try to sell when over there, though the buyer will have to get his own USB adapter
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Yeah it has voice over LTE. And a few other things. Still gets great battery life and you can disable any att features you don't want.

hey guys..
is anyone root the device..? g955u is compatible with this device..?
G955U1UEU1AQE3

ShrekOpher said:
Yeah it has voice over LTE. And a few other things. Still gets great battery life and you can disable any att features you don't want.
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Awesome. Will flash when I get a chance. Hopefully no issues on OPTUS.
This may seem like a stupid question, and I am assuming the answer is no, but does flashing an official firmware lock it to that carrier ?

JeffATL said:
Awesome. Will flash when I get a chance. Hopefully no issues on OPTUS.
This may seem like a stupid question, and I am assuming the answer is no, but does flashing an official firmware lock it to that carrier ?
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No as long as you sim unlock it first there should be no issues

[Snapdragon]New OREO Leak w/ March Security Patch Build ARC6

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Is this a downgrade? Bc my screenshot is from just now and it's the unlocked us variant running the same build it shipped with but has had an update waiting to be installed for about a week. And my number Is higher than yours.

BEWARE!! Thats a new boot loader... v2! you wont be able to do a full factory restore until a v2 bootloader odin file is released.
That being said, how do you like it? any differences?

piehlg92 said:
Is this a downgrade? Bc my screenshot is from just now and it's the unlocked us variant running the same build it shipped with but has had an update waiting to be installed for about a week. And my number Is higher than yours.
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You're on B7 he is on C6......C is newer build
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Change log?

BoboBrazil said:
Change log?
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They don't provide change log, just the update.zip.
-March Security Patch

@AndroidDevices: Could you check something for me? Download AIDA64 from the Play Store, go into the app, select "Display" and look for a date. What is it?

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@AndroidDevices: Could you check something for me? Download AIDA64 from the Play Store, go into the app, select "Display" and look for a date. What is it?
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GPU Version date? 2/1/18

I wonder why they upgraded the bootloader and what feature or exploit they removed ?
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I keep getting E2014: odm partition fails to recover after going to ARB7.

daddymikey1975 said:
I wonder why they upgraded the bootloader and what feature or exploit they removed ?
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If you want root I wouldn't update....

lightninbug said:
If you want root I wouldn't update....
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I'm definitely not updating for a while. This ain't my first rodeo with Samsung lol
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daddymikey1975 said:
I'm definitely not updating for a while. This ain't my first rodeo with Samsung lol
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You will probably be waiting quite awhile.... As I stated in my thread, little to NO devs are working on root for the s9/+... I've seen one Korean user mention he was trying in another forum for us SD users, and ONE other guy... That's it, just 2 people and myself. Don't expect anything before Christmas.

The only member (SAMFail creaters) i know working on ROOT doesnt have the device but has a tester... Its gonna be a while...

Dude, dont post these. I roasted you enough on reddit. The basics, these are bad updates to use unless I can verify them before. Bl updates are dangerous. Also just dont use them dude, the website could be shut down any day because of people like you.

mweinbach said:
Dude, dont post these. I roasted you enough on reddit. The basics, these are bad updates to use unless I can verify them before. Bl updates are dangerous. Also just dont use them dude, the website could be shut down any day because of people like you.
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Why are these bad updates?
These updates from sam firm science allowed a lot of us to get onto oreo beta. If you know how to recover your phone why is this a problem. OP explained the risk with the bootloader.

cledee said:
Why are these bad updates?
These updates from sam firm science allowed a lot of us to get onto oreo beta. If you know how to recover your phone why is this a problem. OP explained the risk with the bootloader.
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Because NEVER do bl updates. Btw check my post history, I did Note8 Oreo. Also I work with the dude who makes the site. I know this stuff. That's why I am saying it's a bad idea.

AndroidDevices said:
The only member (SAMFail creaters) i know working on ROOT doesnt have the device but has a tester... Its gonna be a while...
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Actually, cancel that, he is no longer trying root methods SAMFail has been PATCHED! So, it gonna be even longer until ROOT....

I may just go to international S9+ if there root seems like a false hope on the SD variant. The only issue would be VoLTE and WiFi calling, oh and Samsung suddenly restricting call recording apps on international variant. I tried flashing those Engboot from other thread with no luck btw.

mweinbach said:
Because NEVER do bl updates. Btw check my post history, I did Note8 Oreo. Also I work with the dude who makes the site. I know this stuff. That's why I am saying it's a bad idea.
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"NEVER" do BL updates is a bit dramatic, don't you think?
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