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[HOW TO] Carrier Switch Galaxy S8/S8+ **SNAPDRAGON**

*READ FIRST*
This thread is now completely dedicated to the aspect of Carrier Switching on the Snapdragon model of the Galaxy S8/S8+, the current root progress can be seen here:
Current ROOT Progress for G950U/G955U Snapdragon
Please Note that if your device is network locked this WILL NOT unlock it for use on other carriers, however it will allow the switching of carriers and carrier specific features on network unlocked devices just by changing sim cards, the device will reboot and your done. As for those with a network locked device this thread still applies to you, if you are interested in a bloat free experience(that is faster and smoother than stock touchwiz), on your Galaxy S8/S8+​
Let's Begin!
Download the firmware for the unlocked S8/S8+ here:
G950U1UE1AQDC_XAA
Download the Prince Cosmy version of Odin here:
Odin_3.12.3_Modified
Enable developer options on your device:
Settings----->About Phone----->Click Build Number 7 times
Enable USB Debugging:
Settings----->Developer Options-----USB Debugging
Put your device into download mode: Volume Down + Bixby + Power
(accept the warning and connect your device to your computer)
Take the G950U1.zip you downloaded in step 1 and extract it, then place the BL,AP,CP,and CSC files into their corresponding places within Odin and press start
Once finished the device will boot back up and you will be free to disconnect it from your computer
You now have the unlocked, bloat free, firmware on your S8/S8+
CONTRIBUTORS
@Maltego for hosting files
@mweinbach for originally getting the unlocked firmware and for posting a tutorial on flashing it
@Acoustichayes for creating a dedicated root thread​

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I have the s8+ version installing now. Will report back. Op make sure they uncheck Auto reboot and f. Reset time in odin first.
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

I've been getting protocol version errors trying to flash via odin 3.10 (the only one that I can download)
EDIT: installing now, needed the latest odin

Akumai said:
I've been getting protocol version errors trying to flash via odin 3.10 (the only one that I can download)
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https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862722617
Here is Odin 3.12.3

Persianhawkes said:
I have the s8+ version installing now. Will report back. Op make sure they uncheck Auto reboot and f. Reset time in odin first.
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk
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This is for an s8....Not plus. Be careful.

suzook said:
This is for an s8....Not plus. Be careful.
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I know. I have the s8+ file. Flashed and booted up now I have to do some tinkering.
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

I can't wait to give this a run this weekend

Persianhawkes said:
I know. I have the s8+ file. Flashed and booted up now I have to do some tinkering.
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk
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Oh, ok. Didn't realize that. So does this overwrite the carrier info? Or is that untouched?

suzook said:
Oh, ok. Didn't realize that. So does this overwrite the carrier info? Or is that untouched?
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As of right now there is no way to overwrite carrier info, we are working on it though. That reserved comment is going to be where i put all that is known, been tried, etc with carrier switching just a little busy right now

My build number is SM-G950A and my firmware is G950USQU1AQD9. I am quite familiar with the concept and process of rooting but I have never had an opportunity to actually get into it. I was wondering if my device is compatible with this firmware. If so I am fine with testing so long as there is a reliable way to restore my phone if something were to happen.

Triforce1001 said:
My build number is SM-G950A and my firmware is G950USQU1AQD9. I am quite familiar with the concept and process of rooting but I have never had an opportunity to actually get into it. I was wondering if my device is compatible with this firmware. If so I am fine with testing so long as there is a reliable way to restore my phone if something were to happen.
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I went ahead and did the favors of doing some testing, in terms of restoral anyhow. From my experience, you do not have access to the usual desktop, and you have very few apps by default(none actually, just settings). I was able to revert to the original stock firmware via odin without a hitch. I did not try installing TWRP on this firmware however, but I can confirm the existence of OEM Unlock, which, by itself, claims to unlock the bootloader.

Triforce1001 said:
My build number is SM-G950A and my firmware is G950USQU1AQD9. I am quite familiar with the concept and process of rooting but I have never had an opportunity to actually get into it. I was wondering if my device is compatible with this firmware. If so I am fine with testing so long as there is a reliable way to restore my phone if something were to happen.
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This is compatible with your device all US versions of the S8 and S8+ have the same model number. I have your stock firmware i just need to upload it to androidfilehost

If anyone feels like it joining I have created an IRC room we can all chat in and brainstorm things. It's #sgs8 on irc.freenode.net. Hasn't had many users since I created it but I lurk in there when I'm at home. I'd love some company. Let's get this thing rooted so we can shut all the haters up!

Glad to see more devs working on this

Akumai said:
I went ahead and did the favors of doing some testing, in terms of restoral anyhow. From my experience, you do not have access to the usual desktop, and you have very few apps by default(none actually, just settings). I was able to revert to the original stock firmware via odin without a hitch. I did not try installing TWRP on this firmware however, but I can confirm the existence of OEM Unlock, which, by itself, claims to unlock the bootloader.
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I attempted to install TWRP on it but secure check fail boot i believe i will try again, but we only have the exynos twrp for the S8 to work with....
Unless someone can make a compatible version for Snapdragon?

Akumai said:
I went ahead and did the favors of doing some testing, in terms of restoral anyhow. From my experience, you do not have access to the usual desktop, and you have very few apps by default(none actually, just settings). I was able to revert to the original stock firmware via odin without a hitch. I did not try installing TWRP on this firmware however, but I can confirm the existence of OEM Unlock, which, by itself, claims to unlock the bootloader.
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On no device that ive seen does OEM unlock in fact unlock the bootloader.
sent from my S8 plus, Note 7 or S7 Edge

STF_TimelessGoD said:
I attempted to install TWRP on it but secure check fail boot i believe i will try again, but we only have the exynos twrp for the S8 to work with....
Unless someone can make a compatible version for Snapdragon?
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Contact @ashyx he's very good with Samsung and TWRP

force70 said:
On no device that ive seen does OEM unlock in fact unlock the bootloader.
sent from my S8 plus, Note 7 or S7 Edge
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it merely mentioned that it allows "the unlocking of the bootloader"

Akumai said:
it merely mentioned that it allows "the unlocking of the bootloader"
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Thats not what that means is what im trying to say lol. That option on sammy phones has never really done much other than allow flashing in odin
What is of note is that i dont have that on my S8 which is new that option is always there.

Need default.prop file for SM-A205.

I am currently working on a root method for the SM-A205U and desperately need the stock default.prop file. If anyone wants to provide one it would greatly be appreciated.

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ATGkompressor said:
I am currently working on a root method for the SM-A205U and desperately need the stock default.prop file. If anyone wants to provide one it would greatly be appreciated.
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What build do you need ?
Ok did you find the file you were looking for ?

ATGkompressor said:
I am currently working on a root method for the SM-A205U and desperately need the stock default.prop file. If anyone wants to provide one it would greatly be appreciated.
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This sounds interesting

physwizz said:
This sounds interesting
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So, using Linux, Superr's kitchen to unpack (free as well) and Frija for latest firmware.... in under an hour you can have what you need. Am i missing something?

mindlery said:
So, using Linux, Superr's kitchen to unpack (free as well) and Frija for latest firmware.... in under an hour you can have what you need. Am i missing something?
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@ATGkompressor

A205U Boost mobile
physwizz said:
@ATGkompressor
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I also have the file he is looking for but I don't think that's going to help . Until someone cracks the Bootloader I think this phone will remain unrootable till that is achieved .

Do you need the prop file still??

A205U Boost mobile
Ok guess you have the file you were looking for already . Are you making any progress on a root solution for the A205U or is it a lost cause ?

mindlery said:
So, using Linux, Superr's kitchen to unpack (free as well) and Frija for latest firmware.... in under an hour you can have what you need. Am i missing something?
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Being that im restricted on time and what not... You (or anyone) with those tools could possibly unpack the system image and set ro.oem_unlock_supported=1 in default.prop, repack and flash through Odin. It would have to be flashed as a .tar because i have yet to figure out the level of lz4 compression they are using on the stock firmware. If we could meet those criteria we could theoretically get the bootloader unlocked.
One more thing, if not careful vbmeta will check against the trustzone for the keys they signed the firmware with. I have the offset address that the key resides at within the AP file. Each carrier has their own 8 digit key, so long as they match vbmeta in both AP & BL. But watch out for the fota.zip because its encrypted and any changes within are prohibited without the password to decrypt.
If someone is willing to work with me... I think we can unlock this bootloader!

Ok i'll grab it for you. I don't have the same device so i'll leave the edits to you. Gimme a few...

Probably went a bit overboard here. I got 5 of them plus recovery, boot and vbmeta. If you need more let me know.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MvMDowrrgK2tbBobTigHB5H4odJPOzaa/view?usp=sharing

As i stated in the metro thread uou will need to find combination firmware and run some tests with it to see if it has oem unlock or high lvl debugging to be able to bypass the bootloader lock and apply root
I also states if slmeone can find me bootloader 5 android 10 combination firmware i would see what i could do to get bootloader unlock and root

allenjthomsen said:
As i stated in the metro thread uou will need to find combination firmware and run some tests with it to see if it has oem unlock or high lvl debugging to be able to bypass the bootloader lock and apply root
I also states if slmeone can find me bootloader 5 android 10 combination firmware i would see what i could do to get bootloader unlock and root
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I found A205u bootloader 5 android 10 https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1dSmtNSIKSZDHvMgjrUSfCHdXN16aMKiQ?usp=sharingare.

Here's what this is gonna take to get to a point to unlock:
Going into all the firmware files AP, CP, etc. And using a hex editor to modify the signature key from a carrier that has oem unlock support set to true. As long as the key in each image flashed matches the previous one, a flash error won't occur. The trick is that FOTA has this same security measure but it's encrypted and I'm not certain that by changing that key, ecryption gets broken...? Idk
Even just replacing the system image from a oem supported carrier with a key change should work. But the full job would get done by modifying all the binaries.
I do have the offset address of the signature keys but it's an older firmware package. I will begin working on it if i have support from at least one other person to independently confirm.
Also: QPST is a viable option but don't hold me to that one.

ATGkompressor said:
Here's what this is gonna take to get to a point to unlock:
Going into all the firmware files AP, CP, etc. And using a hex editor to modify the signature key from a carrier that has oem unlock support set to true. As long as the key in each image flashed matches the previous one, a flash error won't occur. The trick is that FOTA has this same security measure but it's encrypted and I'm not certain that by changing that key, ecryption gets broken...? Idk
Even just replacing the system image from a oem supported carrier with a key change should work. But the full job would get done by modifying all the binaries.
I do have the offset address of the signature keys but it's an older firmware package. I will begin working on it if i have support from at least one other person to independently confirm.
Also: QPST is a viable option but don't hold me to that one.
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Sounds like fun

ATGkompressor said:
I will begin working on it if i have support from at least one other person to independently confirm.
? I would appreciate the opportunity to help anyway I can. I have the 205u metro and windows 7 desktop. I'm not a pro but I'm not a noob either. Let's make this phone useable.
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ddougg said:
ATGkompressor said:
I will begin working on it if i have support from at least one other person to independently confirm.
? I would appreciate the opportunity to help anyway I can. I have the 205u metro and windows 7 desktop. I'm not a pro but I'm not a noob either. Let's make this phone useable.
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Cool, if u have a link to the latest firmware we can start there.
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peter couniaz said:
What build do you need ?
Ok did you find the file you were looking for ?
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Try this
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-a20/how-to/a205-bootloader-unlock-twrp-root-t4189197

a205 bootloader offset Boost variant only!- FCE2C4
there yall go....this address will lead you to what i theorize can be done to root this device.this makes it possible to use another firmware package possibly by changing what is at that address.

How to install android 10 on A205U

This is a how to guide on installing android 10 on all A205U phones using Xfinity mobile firmware .
Here is a link for the firmware .
https://samfrew.com/download/Galaxy__A20__/uqn2/CHA/A205USQU5BTE6/A205UOYN5BTE6/
You can also find this firmware on sammobile wed site an others .
An a big thanks to (wswjw) for his post an link that got this all started !
Ok in Odin flash AP BL CP an CSC file only don't use Home or user data files !
First enable USB Debugging in development settings .
Ok step 1 extract file from downloaded zip file place them in Odin folder all four files .
Step 2 start Odin on your PC .
Step 3 turn off phone then press volume up an down plus power button all at the same time to get phone into download mode .
Step4 Connect phone to PC with USB cable .
Step 5 in Odin click on AP slot files will pop up click on AP file an then do the same for each slot then press start .
Good luck everyone .

Great work

Im doing it now it went into recovery, bootloader and said android 10 ! I reboot system its optimizing apps. Will the root guides for this work now A205U Boost ?

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Tigerevo said:
Im doing it now it went into recovery, bootloader and said android 10 ! I reboot system its optimizing apps. Will the root guides for this work now A205U Boost ?
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Sorry we still don't have OEM unlock or a Root method for this model . This was to get android 10 on our phones when our carrier's haven't released it yet using the Xfinity mobile's update .

Well thank you sir . My mom just bought this phone and she customized it. I said don't because figured it would erase . Well after your instructions on it she now has Android 10 and all her settings were still there ! I wish we could do something like that with the J7 perx which I'm using now the twrp went to 3.4 , getting other J7 roms. Well back to the A205U, I was little discouraged because you could enter MSL or a generic MSL number on android 8 and 9 and activate native tether. With 10 I couldn't, well it did though let me create my own apn and save it so native hotspot working still ! Thank you Peter !

Looks as if most North American carriers have updated to Q/10 now
https://samfrew.com/model/SM-A205U/

wswjw said:
Looks as if most North American carriers have updated to Q/10 now
https://samfrew.com/model/SM-A205U/
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Lmao all except Metro and T-Mobile

Boost mobile A205U
wswjw said:
Looks as if most North American carriers have updated to Q/10 now
https://samfrew.com/model/SM-A205U/
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Just wanted to say thank you ! I'm back on the right build number for my phone .

peter couniaz said:
Just wanted to say thank you ! I'm back on the right build number for my phone .
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Isn't TMB T-Mobile? So is TMK Metro? Want to flash the correct version for my phone too. We received a security patch mid June for Pie. Flashed the Xfinity Q thinking we wouldn't see Q for a few months.

peter couniaz said:
Just wanted to say thank you ! I'm back on the right build number for my phone .
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No problem, enjoy. All except Q's battery drain effect on this phone now, lol
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cornaljoe said:
Isn't TMB T-Mobile? So is TMK Metro? Want to flash the correct version for my phone too. We received a security patch mid June for Pie. Flashed the Xfinity Q thinking we wouldn't see Q for a few months.
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Yes, CSC TMK is Metro. And you can flash all 5 firmware files this time to get your carrier branded implementations. As well as HOME_CSC if you don't want to lose current data.

wswjw said:
No problem, enjoy. All except Q's battery drain effect on this phone now, lol
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Yes, CSC TMK is Metro. And you can flash all 5 firmware files this time to get your carrier branded implementations. As well as HOME_CSC if you don't want to lose current data.
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I don't see where to put the home file. Only slots for AP, BL, CP, CSC, and USERDATA. Do I put HOME_CSC on CSC slot?
Edit: Nvm I got it thanks!

peter couniaz said:
This is a how to guide on installing android 10 on all A205U phones using Xfinity mobile firmware .
Here is a link for the firmware .
https://samfrew.com/download/Galaxy__A20__/uqn2/CHA/A205USQU5BTE6/A205UOYN5BTE6/
You can also find this firmware on sammobile wed site an others .
An a big thanks to (wswjw) for his post an link that got this all started !
Ok in Odin flash AP BL CP an CSC file only don't use Home or user data files !
First enable USB Debugging in development settings .
Ok step 1 extract file from downloaded zip file place them in Odin folder all four files .
Step 2 start Odin on your PC .
Step 3 turn off phone then press volume up an down plus power button all at the same time to get phone into download mode .
Step4 Connect phone to PC with USB cable .
Step 5 in Odin click on AP slot files will pop up click on AP file an then do the same for each slot then press start .
Good luck everyone .
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I'm want to go in the opposite direction. Want to downgrade to Adr. 9 (pie) for a couple of reasons. Anyways, it's been determined(?) the B/ler is locked (Galaxy SM-A205U). Do you have any methods, advice on how I may go about achieving a B/ler unlock and/or downgrade?

69Rixter said:
I'm want to go in the opposite direction. Want to downgrade to Adr. 9 (pie) for a couple of reasons. Anyways, it's been determined(?) the B/ler is locked (Galaxy SM-A205U). Do you have any methods, advice on how I may go about achieving a B/ler unlock and/or downgrade?
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If the bootloader has been updated... it's a trap.
Pie is a better OS; supports trusted overlay apps, more functionality for 3rd party apps and no scope storage.
Unless you do something stupid security isn't an issue with Pie.

blackhawk said:
If the bootloader has been updated... it's a trap.
Pie is a better OS; supports trusted overlay apps, more functionality for 3rd party apps and no scope storage.
Unless you do something stupid security isn't an issue with Pie.
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RE: blackhawk
Thanx for the info. Perhaps you can give me an answer to another question. One of the reasons I want to revert to pie is that I could get local (not i-net) FM radio. This phone has the chipset and I had local FM until the And. 10 "upgrade"(was it?). Right now, I'm hesitant to attempt the downgrade because all the talk of the B/ler being locked. Once I figure that out, then I'm sure I'll do the downgrade. I have an idea how to defeat the locked B/ler, but I need some more info before I try it. Stay Sharp!

69Rixter said:
RE: blackhawk
Thanx for the info. Perhaps you can give me an answer to another question. One of the reasons I want to revert to pie is that I could get local (not i-net) FM radio. This phone has the chipset and I had local FM until the And. 10 "upgrade"(was it?). Right now, I'm hesitant to attempt the downgrade because all the talk of the B/ler being locked. Once I figure that out, then I'm sure I'll do the downgrade. I have an idea how to defeat the locked B/ler, but I need some more info before I try it. Stay Sharp!
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Maybe a different stock rom Android 10 would support the FM radio? I never had that feature so I know nothing about it.
It's now completely missing? Maybe you need an app to access it that's missing rather than the firmware not supporting that hardware.
Look in Developer options and in Settings where it use to appear.
Try some Google searches.

General Got my Edge S, unlocked bootloader and Magisk root

Basically the title. I received my Chinese Edge S today, so far I like it but I've barely used it. I thought I got a model with Gapps preloaded, but I was wrong (big surprise). I sideloaded Play Store, but haven't gotten much farther. Unlocking the bootloader was a little difficult, I had to factory reset, with the SIM card installed, to get "OEM Unlocking" to not be grayed out. But from there it was simple, I used the Motorola website to get the unlock code, ran it, no problem. I just followed the normal Magisk instructions: I installed the Magisk app, found the boot.img file inside the ROM download from the Lenovo Rescue and Smart Assistant, patched it with Magisk, flashed it via fastboot and I'm rooted. Once I hid Magisk, Google Pay seems to work fine (although it says NFC is not set up...I'll have to test it tomorrow for tap to pay to see if it works; when I go into NFC settings it says Google Pay is default). I'll let you all know how it goes. I also downloaded Google Assistant, but as I suspected it isn't working. I tried to sideload Gapps from Android 10, but it didn't work. I'll have to try TWRP later, or maybe wait until an Android 10 Gapps is available.
EDIT: Since I have root, is there a way install the Gapps? I found BiTGApps which has Android 11 support, but it only lists TWRP install method and there's currently no TWRP for this phone.

HopelesRomantc91 said:
Basically the title. I received my Chinese Edge S today, so far I like it but I've barely used it. I thought I got a model with Gapps preloaded, but I was wrong (big surprise). I sideloaded Play Store, but haven't gotten much farther. Unlocking the bootloader was a little difficult, I had to factory reset, with the SIM card installed, to get "OEM Unlocking" to not be grayed out. But from there it was simple, I used the Motorola website to get the unlock code, ran it, no problem. I just followed the normal Magisk instructions: I installed the Magisk app, found the boot.img file inside the ROM download from the Lenovo Rescue and Smart Assistant, patched it with Magisk, flashed it via fastboot and I'm rooted. Once I hid Magisk, Google Pay seems to work fine (although it says NFC is not set up...I'll have to test it tomorrow for tap to pay to see if it works; when I go into NFC settings it says Google Pay is default). I'll let you all know how it goes. I also downloaded Google Assistant, but as I suspected it isn't working. I tried to sideload Gapps from Android 10, but it didn't work. I'll have to try TWRP later, or maybe wait until an Android 10 Gapps is available.
EDIT: Since I have root, is there a way install the Gapps? I found BiTGApps which has Android 11 support, but it only lists TWRP install method and there's currently no TWRP for this phone.
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Wow, thanks for all this info. That is great that you were already able to root and get Magisk on there with minimal issues. This is pretty much what I do with my phones right out of the box. Regarding that link for Gapps, I read through the start of that thread and the package is definitely what we'll probably need for this phone. But, without a working recovery at this point, I don't think there is another way to install it.

That's awesome that you did that. I received my code from Moto, but I need to factory reset myself to get the OEM unlock slider to not be grayed out. I'm just waiting for the G100 Rom to be available and flash it then.
Until then. its a pretty sweet phone for the money.

syncrosys said:
That's awesome that you did that. I received my code from Moto, but I need to factory reset myself to get the OEM unlock slider to not be grayed out. I'm just waiting for the G100 Rom to be available and flash it then.
Until then. its a pretty sweet phone for the money.
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If you don't mind me asking, where did you purchase the phone? And where do you live?
Edit: Just saw your answer in the other thread.

CCivale said:
If you don't mind me asking, where did you purchase the phone? And where do you live?
Edit: Just saw your answer in the other thread.
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It's worth noting that I cancelled my Giztop purchase and bought from Aliexpress instead. Can't remember if I actually said that or not.

there is twrp, it is experimental

Electimon said:
there is twrp, it is experimental
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I couldn't find it, can you link it?

Electimon said:
there is twrp, it is experimental
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Can you link it?

syncrosys said:
That's awesome that you did that. I received my code from Moto, but I need to factory reset myself to get the OEM unlock slider to not be grayed out. I'm just waiting for the G100 Rom to be available and flash it then.
Until then. its a pretty sweet phone for the money.
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Any idea when the G100 ROM will be available?
Can you please describe the steps on how to flash the new ROM?

ktitimbo said:
Any idea when the G100 ROM will be available?
Can you please describe the steps on how to flash the new ROM?
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I imagine it'll be available as soon as the phone itself is, just a matter of someone downloading the G100 ROM with RSA, then uploading it for the rest of us. I also imagine the process will simply be to download it, and rename it so RSA will flash it instead of the Chinese ROM for us, but that's really only speculation at this point. It may have a checksum that would make flashing a little more difficult, in which case it would be a matter of installing TWRP (once available) and then flashing that way.

@HopelesRomantc91
Can you share the URL for unlock code request?
I couldn't unlock with global website...

I think I just used the global one here: https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a/

Hello, I have patched boot img to my moto edge S 5g Chinese version and I have magisk root ok but if I restart the motorola it is lost and I have to reinstall boot parched, do you know why?

HopelesRomantc91 said:
I imagine it'll be available as soon as the phone itself is, just a matter of someone downloading the G100 ROM with RSA, then uploading it for the rest of us. I also imagine the process will simply be to download it, and rename it so RSA will flash it instead of the Chinese ROM for us, but that's really only speculation at this point. It may have a checksum that would make flashing a little more difficult, in which case it would be a matter of installing TWRP (once available) and then flashing that way.
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Thanks for info . İs flashing g100 rom need root device or unlocking bootloader ?

General [HELP THREAD] Ask any questions, noob friendly.

Help thread for people that have the Samsung galaxy a12 (any model)​​Anyone can ask and help others here, but please don't be abusive towards others.​
No abuse tolerated here! That means:
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Is there a possible fix for the touchscreen not working after screen gets turned off?

James 144 said:
Is there a possible fix for the touchscreen not working after screen gets turned off?
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I haven't found a way yet because of twrp problems, but you can try outjusting some kernel settings and deep sleep options with kernel managers. I recomend SmartPack, free and open source kernel manager avaible on F-droid.
SmartPack-Kernel Manager | F-Droid - Free and Open Source Android App Repository
The Ultimate Tool to Manage your Kernel!
f-droid.org

LAST_krypton said:
I haven't found a way yet because of twrp problems, but you can try outjusting some kernel settings and deep sleep options with kernel managers. I recomend SmartPack, free and open source kernel manager avaible on F-droid.
SmartPack-Kernel Manager | F-Droid - Free and Open Source Android App Repository
The Ultimate Tool to Manage your Kernel!
f-droid.org
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Which TWRP problems do you have?

James 144 said:
Which TWRP problems do you have?
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Crashes when trying to install aosp or gsi images, sideload not working, wipeing problems, etc. It is something in the new build, I wasn't getting does on the old build.

@James 144
Try disabeling force doze in smart pack.

And try copying these settings

LAST_krypton said:
Crashes when trying to install aosp or gsi images, sideload not working, wipeing problems, etc. It is something in the new build, I wasn't getting does on the old build.
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I still have the old build. You want it?

James 144 said:
I still have the old build. You want it?
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If you could, dm me it.

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And try copying these settings
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Still not working :/

how to flash twrp without losing the system?

Jayke770 said:
how to flash twrp without losing the system?
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Follow this guide and make sure to start with a clean flash first. https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/installing-twrp-and-linageos.4334465/

I just got one of these basically free from AT&T that I plan to use only for hotspotting, my main device is an S21+.
I have sm-a125u, the only firmware I can find online for ATT is sm-a125u1
What's the difference? Is it the same? Can I flash it? Or can I just flash any other carrier's firmware instead?
I'm not even going to use this thing for anything other than a hotspot, I just want to root it so I can hotspot while tricking the carrier into thinking it's just mobile data use (since I'm on Unlimited Elite plan).
I don't have the OEM Unlock option in my dev settings, tried the time/date trick. So I read somewhere that I needed to flash an Android 10 firmware to it to get that option back, then go ahead and root, then update back to A11, if that's even possible. I don't care about the firmware being a different carrier's as long as mobile data will still work on ATT's network for hotspotting.

cjxsutton said:
I just got one of these basically free from AT&T that I plan to use only for hotspotting, my main device is an S21+.
I have sm-a125u, the only firmware I can find online for ATT is sm-a125u1
What's the difference? Is it the same? Can I flash it? Or can I just flash any other carrier's firmware instead?
I'm not even going to use this thing for anything other than a hotspot, I just want to root it so I can hotspot while tricking the carrier into thinking it's just mobile data use (since I'm on Unlimited Elite plan).
I don't have the OEM Unlock option in my dev settings, tried the time/date trick. So I read somewhere that I needed to flash an Android 10 firmware to it to get that option back, then go ahead and root, then update back to A11, if that's even possible. I don't care about the firmware being a different carrier's as long as mobile data will still work on ATT's network for hotspotting.
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Don't look at the countury reagons, If the sim card doesn't work after flashing another reagons fimware you have to SIM unlock you phone.

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Don't look at the countury reagons, If the sim card doesn't work after flashing another reagons fimware you have to SIM unlock you phone.
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Okay so does this mean the u1 firmware will be fine to flash on my u?

cjxsutton said:
Okay so does this mean the u1 firmware will be fine to flash on my u?
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You still need to find fimware with the same SW REV value or you will have to go through hell to trick the Rollback prevention (RP)

I want to root my Samsung Galaxy A12 (2020) Firmware A125USQU2BUG2 with Magisk.. I don't the oem option of developer's settings.. can someone tell me how to get oem option on my phone

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I want to root my Samsung Galaxy A12 (2020) Firmware A125USQU2BUG2 with Magisk.. I don't the oem option of developer's settings.. can someone tell me how to get oem option on my phoneView attachment 5420929
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try changing the date and time to something old, if that doesn't work take software updates and they should apear.
1. Disable dev options
2. go to date and time and set the date to something very old
3. Enable dev options
4. Oem unlocking should apear now and you can change date and time back to it's origin.

Smil3yWulf said:
I want to root my Samsung Galaxy A12 (2020) Firmware A125USQU2BUG2 with Magisk.. I don't the oem option of developer's settings.. can someone tell me how to get oem option on my phoneView attachment 5420929
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Do you still have the same issue? If you do, try to possibly downgrade fimware. Flashing older fimware will work without unlocking PBL if it's smasung's official fimware. After flashing older fimware OEM unlocking should appear, and you will be able to flash unofficial fimware images after unlocking PBL.

What's the best way to make my A12 as private as possible without losing Samsung and Google features? I want to have most of the features from my Samsung Galaxy Watch4 and Google apps without any spyware.
And also, is it possible to install apps such as Netflix and ASB Mobile Banking on a rooted Samsung phone?
Thanks in advance!