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XT1028 (VZW) 5.1 LP OTA: WiFi-only users BEWARE!

Prior to making this thread, I'm active in this thread, talking about my update situation.
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UPDATE: This is how you bypass the activation screen! Big thanks to @henser for figuring it out!
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Here's my situation (which seems to fit others in the same situation so it's not just me) : My wife and have Moto Gs (hers an XT1028 wifi-only, mine an XT1031 wifi-only), and hers is "locked by Verizon and cannot be activated" (basically meaning it's never been scanned by a VZW cashier). She received the 5.1 OTA, and updated. Everything went smoothly, and she decided she wanted a fresh start, so she factory reset the device.
Bad move.
Apparently, the old bypass methods for Moto G's activation screen are now patched and no longer work in LP. This means that because VZW has "locked the device" and it "cannot be activated", she is ultimately stuck at the Setup Wizard / Activation screen with nothing to do but wait until someone figures out the new method.
Traditionally, a person might think of something else to do like unlock the bootloader and root it, but the XT1028's bootloader cannot be unlocked.

Did you try pulling down the notifications bar. Just try to get the navigation buttons back then press home or recent apps. That might be able to help!

jakeh9777 said:
Did you try pulling down the notifications bar. Just try to get the navigation buttons back then press home or recent apps. That might be able to help!
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That method has been patched as well. To my experience, every previous bypass has been patched. I know of 5, and have extensively searched for more.

DamianHelixTV said:
That method has been patched as well. To my experience, every previous bypass has been patched. I know of 5, and have extensively searched for more.
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Ok I would like to help out more and try but I don't want to reset my device right now. Just try all methods even older ones that are found on other devices too. Just let everyone know when you found one and I will just search the Internet for awensers too.

happened to me aswell i did factory reset, may i know if i can rollback to 4.4.4 ??

henser said:
happened to me aswell i did factory reset, may i know if i can rollback to 4.4.4 ??
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Doesn't seem to be a way to downgrade, other than getting Motorola to give a free replacement Moto G and it just happen to not be on LP.

DamianHelixTV said:
Doesn't seem to be a way to downgrade, other than getting Motorola to give a free replacement Moto G and it just happen to not be on LP.
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can you tell me where is the link to chat with motorola, thank you

henser said:
can you tell me where is the link to chat with motorola, thank you
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This should be it: (link)

i have given these 2 options but unfortunately none of the options work for me
The first option is called Advance Exchange: This require for you to provide a credit card to which we place a hold for $100, now this program includes a premium fee for $24.99 (amount that will not be refundable), in regards to allow us to send you the replacement device to you first, and you have up to 5 days to return the defective one to Motorola, once received the defective device, the hold will be released. The shipping label you will receive along with the shipping instructions will expire in 5 days.
Erick: The second option is called Return and Exchange: On this scenario, you must send the defective device first, once received we process the replacement and send it to you. In this case, it takes 2 Business days for us to receive your device and as soon as we receive this unit it takes 3 - 5 Business days in order to be delivered to you. The shipping label you will receive along with the shipping instructions will expire in 3 days.

henser said:
i have given these 2 options but unfortunately none of the options work for me
The first option is called Advance Exchange: This require for you to provide a credit card to which we place a hold for $100, now this program includes a premium fee for $24.99 (amount that will not be refundable), in regards to allow us to send you the replacement device to you first, and you have up to 5 days to return the defective one to Motorola, once received the defective device, the hold will be released. The shipping label you will receive along with the shipping instructions will expire in 5 days.
Erick: The second option is called Return and Exchange: On this scenario, you must send the defective device first, once received we process the replacement and send it to you. In this case, it takes 2 Business days for us to receive your device and as soon as we receive this unit it takes 3 - 5 Business days in order to be delivered to you. The shipping label you will receive along with the shipping instructions will expire in 3 days.
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I chose the 2nd option. Though... I didn't know the label expired. Crap. Gotta get a new label.

yes i was tryng to get to the setting, i made a wipe data reset. and a window popped up. asking me if i want to get roaming but gave me a global number i tapped into it and i could go to add as an contact. and got into the dial number is there a way to dial a number and go to the settings tab ? i could activate or deactivate airplane mode and activate the bluetooth but i couldn't turn on the wifi.
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also i could enter to file explorer but i cant select home or the other buttons and my pc detect the phone but doesn't show any files

Try dialing *228 then select option 1

Can I just BLOCK the upgrade to lollipop?
My MOTXT1028NPP works just fine for what I need.
I Don't have service, WIFI only.
Every time I turn it on, it says it's gonna upgrade to lollipop. Only option have is to delay until later the same day.
I don't want ANY upgrade. It works just fine for what I need.
It appears from this thread that the upgrade will prevent me using the device without service and prevent installing a custom rom???
Maybe only if I factory reset?
What if I need a factory reset for some other purpose?
Googling suggests that some people have experienced slowdowns from the upgrade that were fixed by a factory reset.
I considered the possibility that I might be able to install a custom ROM before it updates,
but those all seem to have issues.
Is there away to just PREVENT, PERMANENTLY, any and all upgrades, including this one??

spamme0 said:
Can I just BLOCK the upgrade to lollipop?
My MOTXT1028NPP works just fine for what I need.
I Don't have service, WIFI only.
Every time I turn it on, it says it's gonna upgrade to lollipop. Only option have is to delay until later the same day.
I don't want ANY upgrade. It works just fine for what I need.
It appears from this thread that the upgrade will prevent me using the device without service and prevent installing a custom rom???
Maybe only if I factory reset?
What if I need a factory reset for some other purpose?
Googling suggests that some people have experienced slowdowns from the upgrade that were fixed by a factory reset.
I considered the possibility that I might be able to install a custom ROM before it updates,
but those all seem to have issues.
Is there away to just PREVENT, PERMANENTLY, any and all upgrades, including this one??
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On the contrary, we've already figured out a bypass for the activation but that's only needed if you plan on factory resetting.
In any case, you said you don't want to update. I think you can disable the OTA app, that would make the update notification not happen again until you want to in the future.
Also, unless you're one of those people who have an unlocked bootloader and a custom recovery on the XT1028 (some people do who got the device early) you can't flash any ROMs.

DamianHelixTV said:
On the contrary, we've already figured out a bypass for the activation but that's only needed if you plan on factory resetting.
In any case, you said you don't want to update. I think you can disable the OTA app, that would make the update notification not happen again until you want to in the future.
Also, unless you're one of those people who have an unlocked bootloader and a custom recovery on the XT1028 (some people do who got the device early) you can't flash any ROMs.
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Have you seen this on youtube
watch?v=fiXZwX_Wvx8&feature=youtu.be
I have found it on reddit
/r/MotoG/comments/3tbyq0/1st_gen_moto_g_on_lp_new_activation_bypass/

I keep getting an error message when I want to do update.

Is there any update from Samsung?
When I go to About Phone and look for update, I get this message ""Unfortunately, Software Update has stopped".
Any ideas?

I'm with T-mobile and I get "The device is up to date"

supernova_00 said:
I'm with T-mobile and I get "The device is up to date"
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I am with T-mobile and I am not getting that. This is weird. I already reboot my phone.

On a kind of related note I find it very funny that Samsung included a way to schedule updates as if they regularly push updates out

supernova_00 said:
On a kind of related note I find it very funny that Samsung included a way to schedule updates as if they regularly push updates out
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Manufacturers are being required to send monthly security update patches by Google. That's where the scheduled updates come in.

The mystery deepen. I reset my phone to factory setting. The first thing after all the log in is done, I go to do the update. I still get that error message in post #1. Anyone else dont have this problem?

That is really strange. This is what I get when I go to Settings->About-> Download Update....

Pneumatic said:
That is really strange. This is what I get when I go to Settings->About-> Download Update....
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Not getting that at all but error message. I wonder if anyone else.

Samsung remote to my phone and see I got a problem. Even after doing a factory reset, I still get that error on post #1. They ask me to call T-mobile to exchange for another.
I call T-mobile and the lady say I cannot exchange bc the phone is not officially out yet. I told her some ppl are seeing "your phone is up to date" and I dont see it.
She still say no and wait. If it happen after its release, then can do a exchange warranty.
Some said I got a lemon.
Did you have this problem like me?

It appears the S7 Edge is getting an "Urgent" update.
http://www.sammobile.com/2016/03/09...rgent-software-update-for-the-galaxy-s7-edge/

I still cannot update my phone. Still get that error. I have reset my phone to factory condition and still the same. Take it to the store?

I finally go to the store since there was a update. The guy see and put a note in my account and so I call T-mobile. Now they ship me out another phone. Hopefully it work this time. I think there is problem with Samsung QC.

you have to update through the verizon software upgrade assistant. Verizon servers aren't allowing other brands sim cards to download from them that's why you are getting that message. It's not the phone. Your replacement will do the same. That's what I read from researching online. The upgrade assistant is telling me I'm up to date at the moment. My s7 edge had the same error message. It's a verizon thing. To do it from the phone you'll need a registered verizon sim card.

chong67 said:
Is there any update from Samsung?
When I go to About Phone and look for update, I get this message ""Unfortunately, Software Update has stopped".
Any ideas?
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I've found the solution!!!!:victory:
This happened to me after rooting my s7 but guess the fix should work for you too. You need to use Odin in order to flash the latest AP (which is the baseband version) of your Galaxy s7 model onto it. Basically it is like if you were to update manually, after this the error message should not appear anymore. You can find your Galaxy s7 stock rom on Sammobile, you will get several files but the one you need is the AP.
All the requirements for this can be found on YouTube videos which explain you how to download stock roms onto your Galaxy phone using Odin.
Hope it helped.:fingers-crossed:

Unlocked S7 (SM-G930U) on T-Mo, How To Stop OTA Update Nag Notifications?

Hi. I purchased a new unlocked Galaxy S7 in July (SM-G930-U) not from T-mobile, but my carrier is T-Mobile. A few days ago, I got a notification to do a software update and almost tapped ok, but stopped the download and did some quick research to see if it was a T-Mobile update, or a Samsung update.
It turns out is a T-Mobile update, of course. I DO NOT WANT THEIR SYSTEM SOFTWARE on my unbranded, bloatware-free, and feature unrestricted phone.
But, there is no option for "No Thanks" to refuse the update, just "Later." And the icon never leaves my notification bar, and the phrase calling to update is always on the notification panel, and lock screen as well.
From initial setup, I selected the option to download updates manually, and have never done any updates on this phone (still factory). Is there any way I can stop this from occurring at all? Or does T-Mobile have me on perpetual rage inducing roller coaster? I do not want have to see this every day, and hopefully ever after if there is a way to stop this, as I do not plan to ever do updates via T-Mobile.
Thanks to anyone who has any suggestions or solutions!

athenalong said:
Hi. I purchased a new unlocked Galaxy S7 in July (SM-G930-U) not from T-mobile, but my carrier is T-Mobile. A few days ago, I got a notification to do a software update and almost tapped ok, but stopped the download and did some quick research to see if it was a T-Mobile update, or a Samsung update.
It turns out is a T-Mobile update, of course. I DO NOT WANT THEIR SYSTEM SOFTWARE on my unbranded, bloatware-free, and feature unrestricted phone.
But, there is no option for "No Thanks" to refuse the update, just "Later." And the icon never leaves my notification bar, and the phrase calling to update is always on the notification panel, and lock screen as well.
From initial setup, I selected the option to download updates manually, and have never done any updates on this phone (still factory). Is there any way I can stop this from occurring at all? Or does T-Mobile have me on perpetual rage inducing roller coaster? I do not want have to see this every day, and hopefully ever after if there is a way to stop this, as I do not plan to ever do updates via T-Mobile.
Thanks to anyone who has any suggestions or solutions!
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Im assuming your not rooted. You can try downloading an app from the playstore like Package Disabler and freeze the software update apks. I beleive that specific app is discontinued but there are others specifically designed for Samsung. You can Google which ones to freeze but if you scroll through the app list it should be self explanatory according to the package name.

sshafranko said:
Im assuming your not rooted. You can try downloading an app from the playstore like Package Disabler and freeze the software update apks. I beleive that specific app is discontinued but there are others specifically designed for Samsung. You can Google which ones to freeze but if you scroll through the app list it should be self explanatory according to the package name.
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First, thank you =]
Yes, you are correct, I have not rooted this one (only rooted my first Galaxy S a lonnnng time ago). I just got it (and paid full price for it =/ ) and I am not versed well enough in rooting to delve into that arena after only having it for 7 weeks =].
When I rooted the S, I used a one-click rooting program that I can't even remember. I also imagine that rooting now take more care and precision, correct?
Once again, I appreciate your response! Thanks!

athenalong said:
First, thank you =]
Yes, you are correct, I have not rooted this one (only rooted my first Galaxy S a lonnnng time ago). I just got it (and paid full price for it =/ ) and I am not versed well enough in rooting to delve into that arena after only having it for 7 weeks =].
When I rooted the S, I used a one-click rooting program that I can't even remember. I also imagine that rooting now take more care and precision, correct?
Once again, I appreciate your response! Thanks!
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Yea rooting absolutely got a bit more complicated over the years especially with Samsung phones. Depending on your model Snapdragon or exynos it probably isnt worth the trouble at this moment anyway. Hope you achieve your goal with the update notification. If u need any more help let me know.

athenalong said:
Hi. I purchased a new unlocked Galaxy S7 in July (SM-G930-U) not from T-mobile, but my carrier is T-Mobile. A few days ago, I got a notification to do a software update and almost tapped ok, but stopped the download and did some quick research to see if it was a T-Mobile update, or a Samsung update.
It turns out is a T-Mobile update, of course. I DO NOT WANT THEIR SYSTEM SOFTWARE on my unbranded, bloatware-free, and feature unrestricted phone.
But, there is no option for "No Thanks" to refuse the update, just "Later." And the icon never leaves my notification bar, and the phrase calling to update is always on the notification panel, and lock screen as well.
From initial setup, I selected the option to download updates manually, and have never done any updates on this phone (still factory). Is there any way I can stop this from occurring at all? Or does T-Mobile have me on perpetual rage inducing roller coaster? I do not want have to see this every day, and hopefully ever after if there is a way to stop this, as I do not plan to ever do updates via T-Mobile.
Thanks to anyone who has any suggestions or solutions!
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Hello,
I'm new to Samsung, but have had android for some time. With most phones the update is not only carrier specific but also model specific. Are you sure the update that you are being alerted to is a T-Mobile update. If I was to get an AT&T S7, unlock it and put in a T-Mobile sim to use on T-Mobile's network. Any updates that come to the phone will still be for the AT&T model since the CID and maybe the MID are different then a T-Mobile S7. I would assume that the unlocked G-930U would also have a different CID and MID. Again this is my first Samsung, but I hope this info helps.
Rsotbiemrptson
Sent from my SM-G930T using XDA-Developers mobile app

sshafranko said:
Yea rooting absolutely got a bit more complicated over the years especially with Samsung phones. Depending on your model Snapdragon or exynos it probably isnt worth the trouble at this moment anyway. Hope you achieve your goal with the update notification. If u need any more help let me know.
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I really do appreciate your responding to me. I will do as you suggested and look in the Play Store for some apps.
Once again, THANK YOU for all of your help, and have a great day =]

Rsotbiemrptson said:
Hello,
I'm new to Samsung, but have had android for some time. With most phones the update is not only carrier specific but also model specific. Are you sure the update that you are being alerted to is a T-Mobile update. If I was to get an AT&T S7, unlock it and put in a T-Mobile sim to use on T-Mobile's network. Any updates that come to the phone will still be for the AT&T model since the CID and maybe the MID are different then a T-Mobile S7. I would assume that the unlocked G-930U would also have a different CID and MID. Again this is my first Samsung, but I hope this info helps.
Rsotbiemrptson
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Hello! Thanks for your response.
It most definitely is a T-Mobile update... Though I will not permit their update to install, I will try to do some research based on what you mentioned and see what I can find out.
Thank you, and have a great day =]

athenalong, did you download the T-Mo update, or find a way to block it? I also have an S7 SM-G930U and want to switch to T-Mobile from AT&T today.

Question Google FI S21+ 5G SM-G996U1 Bootloader unlock? Root?

Long story short, I got a brain tumor (that's not going to kill me) but it's messed up my eyesight... which is great... so I decided to finally get rid of my beloved Pixel2 and get something with a larger screen so I could see the thing. Hence the S21+ and... it works for that. The screen is way bigger so it's great.
The problem is, one other thing that really worked well for my eye problem is VR. I have the Google Daydream headset and my eye problem means my left eye kind of moves around on its own. It's super fun... lol... but somehow, the VR tracks that and I can actually see in VR, use the browser, etc... It's not perfect but it gives my eyes a rest. But, apparently this phone doesn't work with Daydream unless I have root and edit some files. So ok, I need root.
My carrier is Google FI and I was under the impression that all of their phones came with OEM unlock, but I have no "OEM Unlock" option in developer tools. I am very confused by all the different information I'm finding out there.
So, here are my questions:
1. Is my phone already OEM unlocked because this is GoogleFI or am I screwed?
2. Is there some other way to get the OEM unlock?
3. I'm assuming there's no way to get root without OEM unlock?
4. Barring all of the above, does anyone know of any way to trick Google Daydream into working on this phone?
5. If I can't get Daydream to work, I can just pop out the daydream RFID thingy and use the headset as if it weren't daydream, but the controller doesn't seem to do anything. Is there a way to set that up? or is it possible to get a "Wand style" controller like this outside of daydream?

1 no
2 pay 150, look for a paid service on 1st page, I personally don't like that, I went with g9960 route
3 correct
4
https://www.reddit.com/r/daydream/comments/5jg33j
5 see pt 4

Thanks! That's a bummer... I'll wait until there's a community unlock somewhere.
The Daydream link you offered doesn't really help me. If you switch to the cardboard headset, it doesn't support the controller anymore. But I did find a post that helped me get it working:
Trying to get Daydream working on the MZP without root.
Can some one please help me edit the Daydream related APK's to automatically pass the checks in /system/etc/permissions/handheld_core_hardware.xml for and
forum.xda-developers.com
Basically you modify and recompile the daydream app.
I still want root, it's unfortunate Samsung sucks.

If your phone's model number is SM-G996U1 then it is unlocked. I'm thinking about getting one. Did you get it directly from Fi?

Lancez said:
If your phone's model number is SM-G996U1 then it is unlocked. I'm thinking about getting one. Did you get it directly from Fi?
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Yes, I got it directly from FI.
So the problem is, I'm not up on the current lingo, but there are multiple kinds of unlocks. In this case, my phone is definitely carrier unlocked. Google FI requires that because it hopps carriers. But is it bootloader unlocked? I'm trying to figure that out, but none of the dialer codes work on this phone. I tried to get to fastboot, but Samsung phones are weird. It's almost like they have their own set of rules. lol
Any idea how I can check the bootloader?

It's been a loooong time since my last Samsung phone. But if my memory serves me well, you can turn off the phone then press and hold vol up or down and power button simultaneously (or even 3 buttons at same time). It'll take you to bootloader or recovery mode. You can try all possible combinations until you get what you want, it won't hurt your phone.
Oh, one more thing. If you are using third party dialer app instead of built-in. All codes are not gonna work.

Fi is offering $300 discount for existing customers, That's a pretty good deal. I'm ordering one right now.

Lancez said:
Oh, one more thing. If you are using third party dialer app instead of built-in. All codes are not gonna work.
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I've tried both the default google dialer and the samsung dialer that came with it. Neither will do anything when I enter a dialer code. :-/

Lancez said:
Fi is offering $300 discount for existing customers, That's a pretty good deal. I'm ordering one right now.
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I've tried a dozen different ways to get this to work. I do not think the bootloader is unlocked, and I do not think its unlockable without that paid services which is $150
OEM unlocking does not exist, even after waiting the 7 days.
I can boot into download mode, but the volume up thing does nothing
If I chose "Reboot to bootloader" it just boots the phone into safemode.
I've read that if you try and flash TWRP with the bootloader locked, it can brick your phone.
I've found no way to check if a samsung phone is bootloader unlocked.
I don't want to flash it, trip knox, and then end up having it bricked. lol

I'll take a look when I have the phone handy next week and keep you updated

Samsung's Galaxy S21 series can now be rooted with Magisk
You can now root your Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, and Galaxy S21 Ultra using Magisk. Follow the link in the post for instructions.
www.xda-developers.com
As topjohnwu notes ... as of now, only the Exynos and Hong Kong Snapdragon Galaxy S21 devices can be bootloader unlocked,...
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if that's not true I would be slightly annoyed cuz I spent extra 100$ to get the Hk version

fenvy said:
Samsung's Galaxy S21 series can now be rooted with Magisk
You can now root your Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, and Galaxy S21 Ultra using Magisk. Follow the link in the post for instructions.
www.xda-developers.com
if that's not true I would be slightly annoyed cuz I spent extra 100$ to get the Hk version
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It is true. You can root the phone, but you have to unlock the bootloader before you can root it. Currently the only way to unlock the bootloader in the US versions is to pay $150 to the dude that came up with the exploit. If you have the non us version, you can unlock it yourself.

charliemopps said:
I've tried a dozen different ways to get this to work. I do not think the bootloader is unlocked, and I do not think its unlockable without that paid services which is $150
OEM unlocking does not exist, even after waiting the 7 days.
I can boot into download mode, but the volume up thing does nothing
If I chose "Reboot to bootloader" it just boots the phone into safemode.
I've read that if you try and flash TWRP with the bootloader locked, it can brick your phone.
I've found no way to check if a samsung phone is bootloader unlocked.
I don't want to flash it, trip knox, and then end up having it bricked. lol
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Just got my S21+ today and you were right. Bootloader is indeed unlockable by average users at least. I did get into recovery mode by using Vol up+power and I can see there's reboot to bootloader option. But it does nothing other then restarting the phone. I don't know how did you get into safe mode tho. (attached a pic of recovery mode from my phone)
Anyway, I'm pretty happy with the way it is and I personally would not pay anything over 50 bucks to get bootloader unlocked.

Lancez said:
If your phone's model number is SM-G996U1 then it is unlocked. I'm thinking about getting one. Did you get it directly from Fi?
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Unlock means ?
My model is g996u . Will i get ota update ?

Question Samsung Support Doesn't Know Google

I was wondering if anyone else purchased the unlocked version from Samsung and it arrived with Developer options already enabled.
I have never seen that before, so it made me wonder if somehow I was receiving a device that had been returned. There don't appear to be any issues (packaging was sealed, device appeared new, etc).
The alternative would be that it restore the menu as part of the transfer from a Galaxy Note 20 Ultra backup, but this would be the first time. The Note 20 was restored from an S10 Plus, but the settings had to be enabled again on the new device.

twistedumbrella said:
I was wondering if anyone else purchased the unlocked version from Samsung and it arrived with Developer options already enabled.
I have never seen that before, so it made me wonder if somehow I was receiving a device that had been returned. There don't appear to be any major issues (packaging was sealed, device appeared new, etc) beyond the bootloader appearing to possibly be unlocked, as well.
The alternative would be that it restore the menu as part of the transfer from a Galaxy Note 20 Ultra backup, but this would be the first time. The Note 20 was restored from an S10 Plus, but the settings had to be enabled again on the new device. I don't see them whitelisting that.
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Maybe an engineering build fell into the production line by mistake, please check if it's an engineering build
That would be a game changer, for people developing custom roms and gaming drivers for it

flairepathos.info said:
Maybe an engineering build fell into the production line by mistake, please check if it's an engineering build
That would be a game changer, for people developing custom roms and gaming drivers for it
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Samsung claimed it was "a new change for the ease of our users" until I questioned it. It then became a software glitch. I don't know

twistedumbrella said:
Samsung claimed it was "a new change for the ease of our users" until I questioned it. It then became a software glitch. I don't know
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Ohhh yeah remember they are getting pooped on for disabling cameras if you unlock your bootloader LOL this is just fantastic

flairepathos.info said:
Ohhh yeah remember they are getting pooped on for disabling cameras if you unlock your bootloader LOL this is just fantastic
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That's the Fold, not the Flip.

twistedumbrella said:
That's the Fold, not the Flip.
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Oh well XD

So Samsung support is a lot like Amazon. If it isn't in the FAQs, they attempt to make up an answer or connect you to someone else. Pretty sure I could have spent an hour getting help trying to make calls on my toaster if I sounded confident it's possible.
I was initially asked for my IMEI to answer the question. I asked how a device that just released would have an expired warranty, but was told it was to verify the device was new. After giving it, I was told about having the premium warranty...
This led to being told how the option was enabled as a new way to make things easier on the user. When asking why they enabled something that could potentially void my warranty, I was sent to someone else who claimed it was a glitch. When asking why the OEM unlock option was missing (which I later found has a time delay on newer devices), I was put on hold for 15 minutes.
I finally said I had somewhere to be and was told they were happy to have helped. I still don't know if it was part of the restore, but i'll be waiting the week to make sure OEM unlock appears before I go back to discuss a defective firmware.

I did a restore from my s21 Ultra and the developer options was not enabled. Also oem unlock was there from the first second I enabled it.

Interesting... I am torn between wiping to find out if that fixes it and trying to fix it first to end up wiping it anyway.