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I have searched far and wide and cannot find a bootloader unlock method that will work with the Galaxy S3 that has already been updated to official 4.1.2.
The EZ-Unlock app will not work for 4.1.2 (only 4.1.1 and before)
The open1your1eyes0 method that was updated in February 2013 does not work either: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1974114
What do I do? Until I get my bootloader unlock I cannot do anything.
Phone is currently Build Number: JZ054K.I535VRBMB1
crobs808 said:
I have searched far and wide and cannot find a bootloader unlock method that will work with the Galaxy S3 that has already been updated to official 4.1.2.
The EZ-Unlock app will not work for 4.1.2 (only 4.1.1 and before)
The open1your1eyes0 method that was updated in February 2013 does not work either: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1974114
What do I do? Until I get my bootloader unlock I cannot do anything.
Phone is currently Build Number: JZ054K.I535VRBMB1
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Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2046439
buhohitr said:
Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2046439
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This is what I used on my phone. I watched the video and read the steps multiple times so I was comfortable.
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Did that and it didn't work. Had to downgrade to stock 4.1.1 (K3) then use EZUnlock.
Thanks everyone for the input.
crobs808 said:
Did that and it didn't work. Had to downgrade to stock 4.1.1 (K3) then use EZUnlock.
Thanks everyone for the input.
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crobs, im in the same boat i will let you know if i can make anny progress.
Ezunlock 1.2 is the version that works correctly.
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Sorry to bump such an old post, but does anybody have the Ezunlock apk?
Pachonk said:
Sorry to bump such an old post, but does anybody have the Ezunlock apk?
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dont use it if youre not on 4.1.2 or earlier. youll hardbrick your phone. its a recoverable hardbrick, but a PITA and unnecessary. What baseband are you on?
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Hi all.
I finally had to do a factory reset on my Verizon GS3. Poor performance and yellow factory mode text floating on screen.
I have obtained root access on the phone, however ODIN3 flashing a recovery image fails. My understanding is that I need the bootloader unlocked for that to work. Is there a reliable way to do that?
Edit: running Android 4.4.2
SCH-535
Thanks,
BigMac
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Hi all.
I finally had to do a factory reset on my Verizon GS3. Poor performance and yellow factory mode text floating on screen.
I have obtained root access on the phone, however ODIN3 flashing a recovery image fails. My understanding is that I need the bootloader unlocked for that to work. Is there a reliable way to do that?
Edit: running Android 4.4.2
SCH-535
Thanks,
BigMac
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Nope. Vzw are jerks like that
BigMacAttak said:
Hi all.
I finally had to do a factory reset on my Verizon GS3. Poor performance and yellow factory mode text floating on screen.
I have obtained root access on the phone, however ODIN3 flashing a recovery image fails. My understanding is that I need the bootloader unlocked for that to work. Is there a reliable way to do that?
Edit: running Android 4.4.2
SCH-535
Thanks,
BigMac
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Your bootloader is locked forever, unlocking isn't an option.
If you want anything other than stock you'll have to use Safestrap recovery and modified stock ROMs like everyone else with locked bootloader Verizon S3.
Safestrap is deprecated. At least their site says dev. Has stopped. There's probably a fork of it on github somewhere, but any safestrap you find won't be by the original developer.
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Safestrap is deprecated. At least their site says dev. Has stopped. There's probably a fork of it on github somewhere, but any safestrap you find won't be by the original developer.
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The Verizon users(on many of the Verizon devices) are currently using Safestrap, the Safestrap they need is here in this forum.
Droidriven said:
The Verizon users(on many of the Verizon devices) are currently using Safestrap, the Safestrap they need is here in this forum.
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Thanks for saying that. I was actually looking for it myself about a month ago after a soft-brick and gave up when I found the info I posted already.
Is it the original dev or is it open source now?
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Thanks for saying that. I was actually looking for it myself about a month ago after a soft-brick and gave up when I found the info I posted already.
Is it the original dev or is it open source now?
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I don't know, I use the Verizon S3 ROMs on my device but it isn't a Verizon device, but I spend a lot of time in the Verizon S3 forum, I see new users looking to customize their device all the time.
Here's the download for it
forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/?id=2405#downloads
Read this thread though, if you have encrypted your data, it will cause bootloop. Yes, it isn't supported anymore, BUT, the Safestrap still available still works.
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2605648
Does the gsm radio still work or do you use it only on wifi?
Mine is Verizon and I'm on att now, and thought about flashing the stock Att rom but other members on here told me it wouldn't work :s
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Does the gsm radio still work or do you use it only on wifi?
Mine is Verizon and I'm on att now, and thought about flashing the stock Att rom but other members on here told me it wouldn't work :s
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I use it on Straight talk, my device is a Straight Talk S3 SCH-S968C that uses Verizon towers, my motherboard is actually stamped with the Verizon SCH-I535 model number, its rebranded as Straight Talk's device. Only difference is they disabled the 4G on the Verizon S3 when Straight Talk rebranded it.
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Does the gsm radio still work or do you use it only on wifi?
Mine is Verizon and I'm on att now, and thought about flashing the stock Att rom but other members on here told me it wouldn't work :s
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No, you can't flash AT&T firmware. That would surely brick your device. You can port the AT&T firmware somewhat easily, they are mostly the same but have different modems and a few other minor differences. I can link you to a thread for porting the US S3 variants.
No that's alright I'm on a note 3 anyway, but I've got a good place to start so thanks!
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Is 4.3(NC1) locked too?
Hi,
I just bought the note edge from bell here in Canada, and I am looking for a root for Note Edge model: SM-N915W8
hamzaalgaidi said:
Hi,
I just bought the note 4 edge from bell here in Canada, and I am looking for a root for Note Edge model: SM-N915W8
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Its either Note 4 or Note Edge.
It can't be both.
But Googling your Model #, you have the Note Edge.
First time I've heard of a SM-N915W8 variant.
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Its either Note 4 or Note Edge.
It can't be both.
But Googling your Model #, you have the Note Edge.
First time I've heard of a SM-N915W8 variant.
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ya so far no go, on the note edge, i have it aswell and i NEEED root, so tired of ads...GRRRR im sure it will me here soon Cause we know @Chainfire is beastmode...
just need to be patient
LNKNPRKFN said:
ya so far no go, on the note edge, i have it aswell and i NEEED root, so tired of ads...GRRRR im sure it will me here soon Cause we know @Chainfire is beastmode...
just need to be patient
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Please note, I have a Note 915G.
If the booader isn't locked then flash TWRP then Latest SuperSU. This got me root.
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ultramag69 said:
Please note, I have a Note 915G.
If the booader isn't locked then flash TWRP then Latest SuperSU. This got me root.
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I got root for my SM-N915W8 (Canadian Edge) here http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-edge/general/easy-steps-stock-odin-n915tuvu1anjl-sm-t2943993
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ultramag69 said:
Please note, I have a[/COLOR]
I got root for my SM-N915W8 (Canadian Edge) here http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-edge/general/easy-steps-stock-odin-n915tuvu1anjl-sm-t2943993
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I id that initially too but after a restock found I didn't need to flash cf-autoroot to get root, just latest twrp and then latest supersu.
Why potentially brick your device if you don't need to?
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Hi everyone, I really need some help rooting my SM-N915A (from AT&T) please, some1 guide me from scratch, pleeez!!! thank you
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xxswagga1xx said:
Hi everyone, I really need some help rooting my SM-N915A (from AT&T) please, some1 guide me from scratch, pleeez!!! thank you
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There is no root currently for the AT&T SM-N915A Galaxy Note Edge. Some are working on it with the Note 4 and its thought that when the Note 4 does eventually get root, then the process can be applied to the Note Edge.
Here is the thread for the Root Progress
ultramag69 said:
LNKNPRKFN said:
I id that initially too but after a restock found I didn't need to flash cf-autoroot to get root, just latest twrp and then latest supersu.
Why potentially brick your device if you don't need to?
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Wait, - correct me if Im wrong, but you only flashed TWRP and Supersu from stock?? .....and that alone gave you root without CF-Autoroot?
Is that possible?
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ultramag69 said:
Wait, - correct me if Im wrong, but you only flashed TWRP and Supersu from stock?? .....and that alone gave you root without CF-Autoroot?
Is that possible?
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That was @ultramag69 not I
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@IceTwig Thanx 4 the reply, OMG, I so seriously wanna root this phone...
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JF-GINO said:
ultramag69 said:
Wait, - correct me if Im wrong, but you only flashed TWRP and Supersu from stock?? .....and that alone gave you root without CF-Autoroot?
Is that possible?
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Yep...
A lot of people have tried and found it works,not just me...
If you plan to root your phone try my way first,as long as bootloaders AREN'T locked then try CF-Autoroot if it doesn't work...
It doesn't do anything that you weren't going to do yourself(Knox will be triggered), except miss out on flashing cf-autoroot, getting an error message and having a heart attack before pulling out the battery and essentially doing what I suggested...
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This still does not apply to the Verizon variant, correct?
ultramag69 said:
JF-GINO said:
Yep...
A lot of people have tried and found it works,not just me...
If you plan to root your phone try my way first,as long as bootloaders AREN'T locked then try CF-Autoroot if it doesn't work...
It doesn't do anything that you weren't going to do yourself(Knox will be triggered), except miss out on flashing cf-autoroot, getting an error message and having a heart attack before pulling out the battery and essentially doing what I suggested...
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Hmm, interesting,.. so an insecure kernel is not needed.
Are there any side effects, as I dont want to have to reset my phone..
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emtownsend said:
This still does not apply to the Verizon variant, correct?
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Sorry,haven't tried but if the bootloader is locked I would assume not...
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ultramag69 said:
Hmm, interesting,.. so an insecure kernel is not needed.
Are there any side effects, as I dont want to have to reset my phone..
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Haven't had any yet.... Have TB running, clocksync and other apps that require root. No ill effects and it's been rooted for months....
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This still does not apply to the Verizon variant, correct?
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The bootloader is locked and at this time, we do not have root. There are people working on getting root accomplished on the Note 4 (AT&T and VZW variants), that will work on the Note edge.
slimc84 said:
The bootloader is locked and at this time, we do not have root. There are people working on getting root accomplished on the Note 4 (AT&T and VZW variants), that will work on the Note edge.
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So u'r saying once the AT&T Note 4 gets root access, my Edge will be good to go? I can't wait, no root is driving me nuts...
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xxswagga1xx said:
So u'r saying once the AT&T Note 4 gets root access, my Edge will be good to go? I can't wait, no root is driving me nuts...
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If it is the root method using the exploits that they are currently working on it should work as our device is vulnerable as well. However, if it is a different vulnerability that is exploited, it isn't guaranteed that the root method would work on the Edge.
Already answered question...
I gotta look at my "Repeated Quotes" more often....
As above... These 12 hour shifts are starting to take their toll...
Is there a root method for CPB6 6.0.1 marshmallow? My sprint s6 edge updated to 6.0 after a stock flash and cannot put the mods and tweaks I had previously, so until there is a root method my phone stays stock
Download this file, flash via odin then wait for device reboot.
https://download.chainfire.eu/737/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-zerolte-zeroltexx-smg925f.zip
It works?
I tried this and it stuck on the Samsung boot logo with "Recovery is not seandroid enforcing?
JediMindTrixx said:
I tried this and it stuck on the Samsung boot logo with "Recovery is not seandroid enforcing?
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Just flash su 2.68 zip, you have to flash stock recovery or twrp again after flashing that root
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JediMindTrixx said:
I tried this and it stuck on the Samsung boot logo with "Recovery is not seandroid enforcing?
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You have to wait a good bit. Like 5 minutes.
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You have to wait a good bit. Like 5 minutes.
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Yeah, just came on. LoL Thanks!
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Yeah, just came on. LoL Thanks!
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So, it works for you?
flacosmith said:
So, it works for you?
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Yes sir! Just didn't wait long enough. Thanks!
Thanks. First boot got stuck on splash screen and I didn't wait long enough and flashed stock until a solution, but checked back in on my post and with someone stating same issue and problem resolved, flashed root again and with in a minute or 2 later booted up verifying the root flash! Thanks a lot!! And, doesn't have the annoying red kernel not se android enforcing. This does work for sprint s6 edge 6.0.1 CPB6!
KRheault said:
Is there a root method for CPB6 6.0.1 marshmallow? My sprint s6 edge updated to 6.0 after a stock flash and cannot put the mods and tweaks I had previously, so until there is a root method my phone stays stock
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Is this for 925F only? I have 925P (Sprint variant).
Pete
NewYorkLaw said:
Is this for 925F only? I have 925P (Sprint variant).
Pete
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This is for G925P.
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This is for G925P.
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OK, thanks. The file name ends with 925F and I thought it was for another phone.
https://download.chainfire.eu/737/CF...xx-smg925f.zip
EDIT: Just in case anyone is concerned because of my post, this is to let you know it worked for me.
Any suggestions on a recovery to flash onto this now? I tried TWRP 3.0 for the s6 (could not find one for 925p or for s6E) and it did not work.
Pete
NewYorkLaw said:
Any suggestions on a recovery to flash onto this now? I tried TWRP 3.0 for the s6 (could not find one for 925p or for s6E) and it did not work.
Pete
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Please look at the general section, i have made twrp for both sprint s6 variants. My sources have been passed to the twrp guys also to be made official
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NewYorkLaw said:
OK, thanks. The file name ends with 925F and I thought it was for another phone.
https://download.chainfire.eu/737/CF...xx-smg925f.zip
EDIT: Just in case anyone is concerned because of my post, this is to let you know it worked for me.
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Glad it worked. Sorry, forgot to tell you to flash the stock 925P recovery or TWRP.
Has anyone here been able to get Wi-Fi hotspot working on the marshmallow update for the Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge
pickles523 said:
Has anyone here been able to get Wi-Fi hotspot working on the marshmallow update for the Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge
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I am posting a new Renegade build this evening, it will include the hotspot fix if your on the 925p. The 920p already has it.
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nyfl2004 said:
I am posting a new Renegade build this evening, it will include the hotspot fix if your on the 925p. The 920p already has it.
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I already got it. I have a post that shows what i did. I also didn't have a working twrp yet either. Everything i found didnt work but i just flashed a working one today.
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pickles523 said:
I already got it. I have a post that shows what i did. I also didn't have a working twrp yet either. Everything i found didnt work but i just flashed a working one today.
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Glad you got it sorted out
Guys I just recovered my Galaxy S3 Verizon variant and I see if I install twrp, it would brick my device because I'm on 4.4.2 bootloader.
I want to install Lineageos how can I do it?
yoahmad1995 said:
Guys I just recovered my Galaxy S3 Verizon variant and I see if I install twrp, it would brick my device because I'm on 4.4.2 bootloader.
I want to install Lineageos how can I do it?
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You can't, once you took the 4.4.2 update you've got a permanently locked bootloader, period. You will never be able to use TWRP/CWM or AOSP/CM based ROM or LineageOS and that's all there is to it, don't even waste your time continuing to search for away around the bootloader because it can't be done.
Your only option is root and Xposed or Safestrap recovery and modified stock ROMs.
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You can't, once you took the 4.4.2 update you've got a permanently locked bootloader, period. You will never be able to use TWRP/CWM or AOSP/CM based ROM or Lineages and that's all there us to it, don't even waste your time continuing to search for away around the bootloader because it can't be done.
Your only option is root and Xposed or Safestrap recovery and modified stock ROMs.
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Oh got it. But it was 4.3 and I read even 4.3 is locked. Thank you for explaining!
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yoahmad1995 said:
Oh got it. But it was 4.3 and I read even 4.3 is locked. Thank you for explaining!
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There is a 4.3 build that wasn't locked(I think it was the ML1 build), then there was a 4.3 update that had locked bootloader, once that 4.3 is taken everything after that is locked.
If you have the original 4.3 and not the locked 4.3 update then you can use TWRP and custom ROMs
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Thinkin bout buy the s8+, can any one confirm if the bootloader is locked or unlocked?
YES
KJThaDon said:
YES
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Well that's extremely saddening
JordanMonde said:
Well that's extremely saddening
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So that pretty much means you can't install a custom recovery or Rom on it right?
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So that pretty much means you can't install a custom recovery or Rom on it right?
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No recovery.....but you can flash roms with flashfire app if and when we get an exploit for root just like the s7e did....
The exynoa international does have and Unlocked bootloader
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Well that's extremely saddening
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mlock420 said:
No recovery.....but you can flash roms with flashfire app if and when we get an exploit for root just like the s7e did....
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What he said...I'm sure there will be an exploit soon enough...As long as I can run xPosed and a few other things I'm ok with it
thx guys im new to putting a rom on and i wanna get the s8 or wait for pixel 2 but ive read that puttin a new rom on them makes them a complete different phone and i wanna be able to do it to my next phone
All Samsung devices that come out will have locked bootloaders
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All Samsung devices that come out will have locked bootloaders
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Not at all! Face palm!
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What he said...I'm sure there will be an exploit soon enough...As long as I can run xPosed and a few other things I'm ok with it
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How do you plan on running xposed on nougat?
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force70 said:
How do you plan on running xposed on nougat?
sent from my S8 plus, Note 7 or S7 Edge
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It's under development
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It's under development
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Yes i know....for awhile now. You made it sound like you were going to install it immediately lol
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Yes i know....for awhile now. You made it sound like you were going to install it immediately lol
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lol no....Going to have to wait for root first and hopefully xPosed is good to go by then, if not I can wait
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lol no....Going to have to wait for root first and hopefully xPosed is good to go by then, if not I can wait
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You can pretty much give up on xposed for N. Maybe all together. The dev is just more focused on real life and google keeps closing the security holes that things like xposed uses. Also he would already be working with the android O code
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lol no....Going to have to wait for root first and hopefully xPosed is good to go by then, if not I can wait
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Root and twrp is already available
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Root and twrp is already available
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I'm not using the exynos version
This is my first Samsung device since the S4 I knew this bootloader is locked, my question is once there's an exploit for root and we are able to flash ROMs through flashfire is it an easy method? I always used twrp, and if I wanted to go back to stock or something messed up how would I restore everything? Please and thank you
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This is my first Samsung device since the S4 I knew this bootloader is locked, my question is once there's an exploit for root and we are able to flash ROMs through flashfire is it an easy method? I always used twrp, and if I wanted to go back to stock or something messed up how would I restore everything? Please and thank you
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there is no going back.
cantenna said:
there is no going back.
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I mean not even through smart switch? You can't restore? I don't care for Samsung pay or if knox says whatever, if I ever want to go back I can't restore through smart switch?