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About the bootloader and root.

I've just purchased the phone and the massive amount of bloatware, lack of adaway and the useless bixby button instantly made me want to root. However I have a couple of issues.
First off, I don't even know if my bootloader is unlocked. I tried the phone dial technique and the fastboot technique and both of them did nothing. I also tried looking in the devs option for a "oem unlock" option, but it appears to be missing from my device. So, how do I check if my bootloader is unlocked?
Second off, I have the snapdragon variant, which means no twrp for me for now. However I did see that cf-auto-root supports my device, so that's some good news. I haven't been in touch with the android community for quite a while now, but I did see that a better (apparently), open-source alternative exist to supersu : Magisk (I'm particularly interested in the "hide root" feature). Can I install Magisk even after rooting with cf_auto_root (which installs supersu iirc)?
Thank you for your time.

Sorry, but cf-auto-root does not support the Snapdragon variant sadly.

http://imgur.com/HiYRXIB
I may be wrong, but I think it is supported.

It requires an unlocked bootloader or a phone capable of accepting fastboot oem unlock / fastboot flashing unlock. I wish I were wrong, trust me..

Oh that's too bad. How do I know if my bootloader is unlocked though?

I would do a little reading here as this has been discussed numerous times. Unfortunately, you need an unlocked bootloader to use any of the root tools out there. All of these sites have a disclaimer noted regarding not working with a locked bootloader. So sit back and grab a beer...may be a while until we see root...if at all.
If you have a snapdragon...its locked.

Hey guys thanks for the thread.
I'm in the same boat here, Snapdragon version Galaxy S8 in Canada. If anybody knows or hears anything about a way to unlock the bootloader in the future so we can get all this Samsung garbage off our phones that wouldn't be amazing.
Thanks guys

TheIcE65 said:
Oh that's too bad. How do I know if my bootloader is unlocked though?
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It's unlockable, adb reboot bootloader then fastboot oem unlock..
123321dogs said:
Hey guys thanks for the thread.
I'm in the same boat here, Snapdragon version Galaxy S8 in Canada. If anybody knows or hears anything about a way to unlock the bootloader in the future so we can get all this Samsung garbage off our phones that wouldn't be amazing.
Thanks guys
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Probably never going to happen.

ggrant3876 said:
It's unlockable, adb reboot bootloader then fastboot oem unlock..
Probably never going to happen.
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Could you help me do that?

Where can you buy the Exynos-powered Galaxy S8 Plus that would work on T-mobile here in the U.S?

vibrantliker said:
Where can you buy the Exynos-powered Galaxy S8 Plus that would work on T-mobile here in the U.S?
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Ebay, Samsung.com, Swappa.com

TheIcE65 said:
Could you help me do that?
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That was the command to unlock the bootloader, to see if it's unlocked you can try this:
Step 1 : Open your device’s dialer (App where you enter telephone numbers to call someone).
Step 2 : Dial the below code, it will automatically open a new windows. (if it doesn’t opens anything then use the second method).
1. *#*#7378423#*#*
Step 3 : Now in that window go to Service Info >> Configuration, and see if there is :
1. Bootloader unlock allowed - Yes >> This means that your Bootloader is Locked
2. Bootloader Unlocked - Yes >> This means that your Bootloader is unlocked
If this doesn't work you can try this:
Step 1 : Download and install adb & fastboot package & drivers in your system (Google it for your device).
Step 2 : After successful installation of adb & fastboot, connect your device to your PC via USB cable in fastboot mode.
Step 3 : Now open the folder where your adb & fastboot package is extracted, press Shift key on your keyboard and right click in the folder and select “Open command prompt here“.
Step 4 : It will open a Command Prompt window.
Step 5 : Type the following command to check if the device was detected in fastboot mode.
fastboot devices
Step 6 : if you don’t get device it or anything it means that the drivers weren’t correctly installed or the device wasn’t connected properly, if this happens try reinstalling your drivers.
Step 7 : Next run the following command to check the status of your device’s bootloader.
fastboot oem device-info

Harry44 said:
Ebay, Samsung.com, Swappa.com
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do you happen to know the model # I should look for?
Trying to find that version here: http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/phones/galaxy-s/s/galaxy_s-galaxy_s8_/_/n-10+11+hv1rp+zq1xa+troyy/

vibrantliker said:
do you happen to know the model # I should look for?
Trying to find that version here: http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/phones/galaxy-s/s/galaxy_s-galaxy_s8_/_/n-10+11+hv1rp+zq1xa+troyy/
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The 6GB Ram 128GB Storage Models

vibrantliker said:
do you happen to know the model # I should look for?
Trying to find that version here: http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/phones/galaxy-s/s/galaxy_s-galaxy_s8_/_/n-10+11+hv1rp+zq1xa+troyy/
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The international versions SM-G955F OR SM-G955FD Asia (DUAL SIM VARIANT)
Please visit gsmarena you will get more info
Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk

ggrant3876 said:
It's unlockable, adb reboot bootloader then fastboot oem unlock..
Probably never going to happen.
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One day boys.

TheDantee said:
The 6GB Ram 128GB Storage Models
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Please don't mislead people
Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk

Amar.B said:
Please don't mislead people
Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk
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He was looking for Exynos Models Correct?

TheDantee said:
He was looking for Exynos Models Correct?
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Yes but he was asking about model number not the specs.
Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk

Amar.B said:
Yes but he was asking about model number not the specs.
Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk
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Sorry, Just didn't know them off by heart but not misleading info as he is looking at the 6GB Ram 128GB Models

mi mix 2s / destroyed because of flashing - NEED HELP PLS?

hello, im new in this forum.
i have a mi mix 2s and i wanted to unlock it. mi unlock tool said: device already unlocked..
so I started the flash tool with a global and I think i forgot to switch from "clean all and lock" to "clean all"
so the phone booted in the recovery and said "this version cant be installed on this device"
now I cant do anything...i tried with
- Xiaomi Tool (doesnt works because of usb debugging isnt enabled)
-xiaomi unlock tool says i have to sign in to my account on the device
-Xiomi flash tool (Erase boot error), i tried the official gloabl and china
-adb mode knows my device but no flashing
A friend says there is now software on it. but i dont know
I CAN go to fastboot and i can go to the recovery 3.0
PLS help me! Thank you so much

Try to flash twrp, do factory reset with encryption. Then flash rom with adb sideload

If you have the XE model (which is the Chinese model) and locked your bootloader after flashing the Global ROM your phone is bricked. The Chinese model can't boot up the Global ROM with a locked bootloader. If that's what you did I don't think there is a solution. You need to unlock the bootloader again but if the unlock tool doesn't work I don't know of another option with these phones.

jhs39 said:
If you have the XE model (which is the Chinese model) and locked your bootloader after flashing the Global ROM your phone is bricked. The Chinese model can't boot up the Global ROM with a locked bootloader. If that's what you did I don't think there is a solution. You need to unlock the bootloader again but if the unlock tool doesn't work I don't know of another option with these phones.
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There was a case like this in the miui forum. The guy there contacted xiaomi support and with their help he could unlock the bootloader without signing in

@sidofido
Do I need usb Debugging for your method?
Usb Debugging does not works
@Flatric
Okay so I send an email to the Support.
Thank you very much, Im happy for every answer

sidofido said:
Try to flash twrp, do factory reset with encryption. Then flash rom with adb sideload
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Bootloader is locked.
Gesendet von meinem MIX 2S mit Tapatalk

Flatric said:
There was a case like this in the miui forum. The guy there contacted xiaomi support and with their help he could unlock the bootloader without signing in
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That's apparently true but there were also at least a half dozen people who contacted Xiaomi Support after reading that and reported that they received no help. They are currently trying to get the name of the specific support person who unlocked the bootloader.

That doesnt Sound good... Where can I get Support? I Used [email protected], is that the right way?

Xiaomi98 said:
That doesnt Sound good... Where can I get Support? I Used [email protected], is that the right way?
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There are threads about this issue on the MIUI Forum. Someone else said today that Xiaomi Support bound his account to his device which allowed him to use the Unlock Tool. It seems to be very hit or miss in regards to getting somebody in support who understands the issue. You should really go to the Xiaomi Forum for the MI Mix 2S. Only Xiaomi can help you and you will get better information there regarding this issue.

I want to flash my Mix 2s from Android P back to Miui 9.5. I purchased the phone with P already installed, does anyone know how I can flash it successfully? I am new at this. my phone says unlocked underneath the xiaomi name when I turn it on so I think its unlocked bootloader? but its not rooted any help would be greatly appreciated

jhs39 said:
There are threads about this issue on the MIUI Forum. Someone else said today that Xiaomi Support bound his account to his device which allowed him to use the Unlock Tool. It seems to be very hit or miss in regards to getting somebody in support who understands the issue. You should really go to the Xiaomi Forum for the MI Mix 2S. Only Xiaomi can help you and you will get better information there regarding this issue.
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You might be able to fix your issue by flashing the ROM using the MI PC Suite Beta program. That program allows you to flash a ROM when the bootloader is locked but I don't know much about it. Someone in a similar situation as you claimed he got his phone running again using that program.
http://en.miui.com/thread-2943351-1-1.html
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liquiem said:
I want to flash my Mix 2s from Android P back to Miui 9.5. I purchased the phone with P already installed, does anyone know how I can flash it successfully? I am new at this. my phone says unlocked underneath the xiaomi name when I turn it on so I think its unlocked bootloader? but its not rooted any help would be greatly appreciated
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Using the MI Flash Tool on your computer is probably the easiest way. Download the latest stable ROM if you want to go back to MIUI 9.5. You need the MI Flash version that ends in extension tgz--not the fastboot version which is a zip file. Uncompress the tgz file, put your phone in fastboot mode and connect it to your computer, open the MI Flash Tool on your computer with administrative access. It should detect your phone. If it doesn't I think there is a refresh button. After your phone is detected point the program to the location of the uncompressed ROM folder. Before you flash look at the options at the very bottom. The default will relock your bootloader so you might want to change that. When you hit flash the tool does everything automatically and returns your phone to stock MIUI.

So..... Miui Support says I have to go to the seller....
The guy in miui forum who solved said, he just tried the latest unlock tool and it works.
I Tried lots of Tools, the latest too and it doesnt Work.
So my Phone is destroyed now?

Xiaomi98 said:
So..... Miui Support says I have to go to the seller....
The guy in miui forum who solved said, he just tried the latest unlock tool and it works.
I Tried lots of Tools, the latest too and it doesnt Work.
So my Phone is destroyed now?
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Maybe contact them again and hope for a different support person...

Xiaomi98 said:
So..... Miui Support says I have to go to the seller....
The guy in miui forum who solved said, he just tried the latest unlock tool and it works.
I Tried lots of Tools, the latest too and it doesnt Work.
So my Phone is destroyed now?
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hi, any success?

Bootloader unlocked - then what?

Hi, so I have the Chinese PDEM30 version of the Oppo X2 Pro and I've applied for the bootloader unlock using the in depth testing APK from Oppo. As I believe it was made available in July, wondering if anyone else has done this yet and had approval already?
Once (if) I get approval, I gather the unlock is pretty simple:
1) App says approved
2) restart into recovery mode by holding power + volume down (after backing up data of course).
3) plug into PC and use ADB to unlock using the simple generic fasboot command (after enabling USB debugging in developer options of course).
PHONE UNLOCKED!
So here comes the silly question - does this mean I can load ANY ROM I want or does it have to be a custom ROM via TWRP or some other tool.
I simply want to load the global ROM, so assuming I can just do this from the recovery mode. Obviously right now it doesn't work as we get the "this is an older version" error. Will an unlocked bootloader solve this or is there more to it?
Appreciate any help from someone a bit more familiar with the process.
Thanks
Ben

and FYI, here's the current status in the testing app, I have to wait until the 10th September for the result. Fingers crossed!

can you share the apk ?

Harakirycz said:
can you share the apk ?
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It's over in this thread - https://forum.xda-developers.com/find-x2-pro/how-to/roor-guide-t4111563/page4
Doesn't seem to work on a non-Chinese model though.

Harakirycz said:
can you share the apk ?
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No, you have to register anyway as it's part of the criteria. Just register on Oppos UK site with your number, then login to the Chinese site using that login.

Texan1 said:
It's over in this thread - https://forum.xda-developers.com/find-x2-pro/how-to/roor-guide-t4111563/page4
Doesn't seem to work on a non-Chinese model though.
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Thanks, didn't see that thread - very informative but still doesn't tell me if I'm able to load the standard global firmware once it's unlocked. Guess I'll find out in s few weeks

Question What is the error when unlocking the bootloader?

1. The touchscreen on the phone was replaced with a non-original one.
2. The phone has been unlocked before. Then it was locked. The original firmware does not work with the Chinese touchscreen. So I want to reflash it to LineAge.
3. I use miflash_unlock-en-5.5.224.24 version to unlock the phone. The other versions give an error.
4. After waiting 162 hours for unlock, got this error "unlock tool please use the common user tool on the official website"
5. Google does not know about this error. What to do?

obtim said:
1. The touchscreen on the phone was replaced with a non-original one.
2. The phone has been unlocked before. Then it was locked. The original firmware does not work with the Chinese touchscreen. So I want to reflash it to LineAge.
3. I use miflash_unlock-en-5.5.224.24 version to unlock the phone. The other versions give an error.
4. After waiting 162 hours for unlock, got this error "unlock tool please use the common user tool on the official website"
5. Google does not know about this error. What to do?
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I had the same problem but with my poco F3 I got: "unlock tool please use the common user tool on the official website", but downloading the version miflash unlock-en 6.5.314.7 solved it and I was able to unlock the bootloader.

LOONA12 said:
I had the same problem but with my poco F3 I got: "unlock tool please use the common user tool on the official website", but downloading the version miflash unlock-en 6.5.314.7 solved it and I was able to unlock the bootloader.
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Thank you for your reply. That version didn't work for me. I want to try all the versions. Maybe everyone has a different combo.

P.S. Thanks again for the idea! In my case miflash_unlock-en-5.5.224.55 worked immediately

LOONA12 said:
I had the same problem but with my poco F3 I got: "unlock tool please use the common user tool on the official website", but downloading the version miflash unlock-en 6.5.314.7 solved it and I was able to unlock the bootloader.
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I had the similar error prompt on my Redmi 4X but this version
Mi Flash Unlock Tool v5.5.1224.27 solved it for me. Thank you everyone for the info I tried all the solutions in this thread and nothing worked for me. Hope this helps the next person.
Mi Flash Unlock Tool v5.5.1224.27 – Xiaomi Tools
xiaomitools.com

The version miflash_unlock-en-5.5.224.55 helped me

I used this version, xiaomitools.com/download/mi-flash-unlock-tool-v5-5-224-55

for poco x3 pro

sim22x said:
for poco x3 pro
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Confirmed working, thank you

Motorola Moto G82

Hi everyone
I'm not sure the section is correct, but in the Motorola section I didn't find the dedicated section and I didn't find a Generic Motorola section
I asked if there is news for the rooting and modding for the Motorola Moto G82 5G https://www.motorola.it/smartphones-moto-g-82-5g/p which I intend to purchase. The international name is likely to be different, but I was unable to find it
Ps
Sorry for my English, I use an online translator

Hopefully soon, looks like a good phone

Hello
I recive this model in monday
Where i can find software for this model ?
I find boot.img to patche in magisk, its possible ?

onken said:
Hello
I recive this model in monday
Where i can find software for this model ?
I find boot.img to patche in magisk, its possible ?
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Don't know if this guide would help, doesn't say where to get software from though :
How to Root Moto G82 and Unlock Bootloader
Want to root Motorola Moto G82 with Magisk? Here's how to root Moto G82 with Magisk along with a guide to unlock bootloader.
www.ytechb.com

@Spaceboy60
Yes, i think unlock bootlader its not problem, problem where find boot.img to next patched file in magisk... ??

Recive today my g82
OEM unlock in menu developer is not active
I try write code unlock to website but not see switching unlock, bad :/

onken said:
Recive today my g82
OEM unlock in menu developer is not active
I try write code unlock to website but not see switching unlock, bad :/
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The unlock code is sent on the same email you used to sign up on the Motorola/Lenovo site.
If it hasn't arrived yet, check your spam folder

Hi, thanks for answer.
But i not see button receive unlock code, Motorola not send for me any email. Maybe aust wait ?
How long time ?
And still not can find software, boot.g for patched in magisk for root.... :/

onken said:
Hi, thanks for answer.
But i not see button receive unlock code, Motorola not send for me any email. Maybe aust wait ?
How long time ?
And still not can find software, boot.g for patched in magisk for root.... :/
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4 years ago I followed this guide for the Moto G6 Plus without problem; I believe the steps for unlocking the bootloader it is valid for all Motorola models

Ok, i think yesterday make my bad or bad in website motorola website
I have code unlock but option in meny still is grey - OEM unlock switch
I must wait to 96 hours to possible activ this options ?
And have next problem... Where i fint boot.img to my software to patched magisk... ??

onken said:
Ok, i think yesterday make my bad or bad in website motorola website
I have code unlock but option in meny still is grey - OEM unlock switch
I must wait to 96 hours to possible activ this options ?
And have next problem... Where i fint boot.img to my software to patched magisk... ??
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Read better the guide I linked...
The unlock code must be used with the fastboot command on PC
For boot.img you extract from original firmware file with 7Zip or WinRAR. To download the original firmware see this guide

Cesco67 said:
Read better the guide I linked...
The unlock code must be used with the fastboot command on PC
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Yes, i know.
But earlier i must switch on menu OEM unlock to "on"
Now it's not possible because this option is "grey"

onken said:
Yes, i know.
But earlier i must switch on menu OEM unlock to "on"
Now it's not possible because this option is "grey"
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I'm sorry, but I don't know how to solve it. I don't have the Moto G82 yet

Now i all ok.
Telephone rooted, working ok ( Magisk 23 )

onken said:
Now i all ok.
Telephone rooted, working ok ( Magisk 23 )
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You used the guide posted earlier aka?? Also is wifi and Bluetooth working?
Unlock BootLoader, Boot Logo, Root, TWRP, Motorola Moto G6 Plus, Tutorial, Xposed
This Tutorial I'm doing to get root on our device, I know there are several similar threads, so I gathered the information from them, I've done this post to achieve it in a way easier and faster, without the need to search for thread by thread...
forum.xda-developers.com

onken said:
Now i all ok.
Telephone rooted, working ok ( Magisk 23 )
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Hi. how did you pass the grey button problem?
did you just wait for some time?

Hi..
Grey button problem ??
You speek about OEM unlock ?
Yes, i wait from first loggin aabout 4-5 days and grey button is active

OEM switch i mean

I have the unlock code but i cannot unlock bootloader because of that setting

onken said:
Hi..
Grey button problem ??
You speek about OEM unlock ?
Yes, i wait from first loggin aabout 4-5 days and grey button is active
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Seems i have to wait for that too