Is there a factory unlocked variant (preferably with an unlockable bootloader) that will work on Verizon?
No, the carrier unlocked one still has a locked bootloader.
It will still have a locked bootloader but yes, the US Unlocked variant of the S8 will work on Verizon
youngquazy said:
It will still have a locked bootloader but yes, the US Unlocked variant of the S8 will work on Verizon
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Can anyone tell me the model number for that US Unlocked variant please? Maybe provide a link for where to buy one.
Willmyphonework.net shows the SM-G9500 has all the correct bands. Will it work on Verizon?
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Subj. Canadian Note 7 is supposed to be Snapdragon and as far as I understand it's unlocked.
freakinbock said:
Subj. Canadian Note 7 is supposed to be Snapdragon and as far as I understand it's unlocked.
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Snapdragon, yes. Unlocked? Not sure. I'd be willing to give it a shot and flash it if I feel brave one of these nights lol
unlocked bootloader? or carrier unlocked?
Bootloader is locked.
omf05 said:
unlocked bootloader? or carrier unlocked?
Bootloader is locked.
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Sorry, I meant carrier-unlocked.
omf05 said:
unlocked bootloader? or carrier unlocked?
Bootloader is locked.
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Carrier unlocked could possibly be useful. It was for pretty nice for the s7edge.
Can all versions of this phone get root and custom recovery (like TWRP)? I've had other phones where this was not possible because I happened to have one were bootloader can't be unlocked. Is there a chance I get this phone and it can't be rooted? I'm in Canada.
The US snapdragon phones have locked bootloaders, the canadian exynos ones are unlocked and can attain root/recovery easily.
peachpuff said:
The US snapdragon phones have locked bootloaders, the canadian exynos ones are unlocked and can attain root/recovery easily.
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Is it possible for US ones to get root?
Yes but you have to flash an eng kernel which can be buggy and suffer battery loss.
Source: I have an AT&T s7 edge on Echoe Rom
peachpuff said:
The US snapdragon phones have locked bootloaders, the canadian exynos ones are unlocked and can attain root/recovery easily.
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Is the bootloader locked for the SM-G930U (US Unlocked) version?
Bob G said:
Is the bootloader locked for the SM-G930U (US Unlocked) version?
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Yes its also locked, only think unlocked about that phone is the ability to use it on various carriers.
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Yes its also locked, only think unlocked about that phone is the ability to use it on various carriers.
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Thanks for the advice. I bought the 930F instead. I have it rooted. Now looking at Xposed ...
Hi, I came from S4 and teted several Roms. Can I unlock the S7 so easy too?
Unlock what? Carrier, bootloader, or root?
I want to install custom rom CM15 or similar. On my S4 I had TWRP. How can I install it on S7?
Which version of the s7 do you have? I think the Verizon and AT&T versions have a locked bootloader.
Not just Verizon and AT&T, all US models. Sprint, carrier unlocked, etc.
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Not just Verizon and AT&T, all US models. Sprint, carrier unlocked, etc.
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Thank you for the information. So only Exynos versions have unlocked bootloaders?
I believe there's a chinese snapdragon variant that is the only exception, otherwise yes just Exynos.
Beanvee7 said:
I believe there's a chinese snapdragon variant that is the only exception, otherwise yes just Exynos.
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Great time to own g930w8
I'm in USA and on Verizon. No matter how much digging on the forums I'm not sure I can ever be sure which exact version of the 8t would be the carrier unlocked international version with available bootloader unlock and root available. Hoping someone could provide with that info, thanks!
If you buy it directly from OP you should be good to go. Just make sure it's not been purchased through T-Mobile and hardware model KB2007.
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Lost Dog said:
If you buy it directly from OP you should be good to go. Just make sure it's not been purchased through T-Mobile and hardware model KB2007.
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Why TMobile? Is there not an equilvalent, for example to my V30 that was a non-carrier branded unlocked international model? And Sykojoe mentioned the KB2005, which one is that? I'll admit I haven't even looked up yet.
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Why TMobile? Is there not an equilvalent, for example to my V30 that was a non-carrier branded unlocked international model? And Sykojoe mentioned the KB2005, which one is that? I'll admit I haven't even looked up yet.
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I'm saying if you are NOT a T-Mobile customer, don't buy a phone that is locked to the T-Mobile network. You need to get them to SIM unlock it then you need to get a bootloader unlock token from OnePlus before you'll be able to flash any other ROMs.
KB2005 is the international version from OnePlus. That is the one you want to get. If the model number is KB2007 it's from T-Mobile.
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I'm saying if you are NOT a T-Mobile customer, don't buy a phone that is locked to the T-Mobile network. You need to get them to SIM unlock it then you need to get a bootloader unlock token from OnePlus before you'll be able to flash any other ROMs.
KB2005 is the international version from OnePlus. That is the one you want to get. If the model number is KB2007 it's from T-Mobile.
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Ok, yea I understand. The carrier unlocked (non-carrier) international one was the one i was looking for, thanks.
So I purchased a S22 Ultra directly from Samsung not carrier unlocked or carrier version. Is it true US version are not able to unlocked bootloaders to root and rom?
nofroyo said:
So I purchased a S22 Ultra directly from Samsung not carrier unlocked or carrier version. Is it true US version are not able to unlocked bootloaders to root and rom?
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yes