I just received my Flip3 (SM-F711U1) and would like to unlock my bootloader. However developer options is missing the OEM Unlock option. It's completely missing not just grayed out. I read a few articles about needed to change the system date but none of those guides changed anything. Can someone help?
Also, I attempted to call *#*#7378423*#*# to double checked that it wasn't already unlocked and I got a popup saying "Unabled to process the request."
Thank you.
- Hit settings
- about phone
- software information
- build number 5 times
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I have no issue unlocking developer options. As my first post said the OEM Unlock option is missing from dev options.
RedHatter271 said:
I have no issue unlocking developer options. As my first post said the OEM Unlock option is missing from dev options.
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Have you tried through fastboot? (fastboot oem unlock)
Oh, got you. Sorry!
As far as I'm aware samsung devices don't support fastboot. I did attempt to connect it in case I was wrong but was not able to get fastboot to recognize the device.
RedHatter271 said:
I just received my Flip3 (SM-F711U1) and would like to unlock my bootloader. However developer options is missing the OEM Unlock option. It's completely missing not just grayed out. I read a few articles about needed to change the system date but none of those guides changed anything. Can someone help?
Also, I attempted to call *#*#7378423*#*# to double checked that it wasn't already unlocked and I got a popup saying "Unabled to process the request."
Thank you.
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You can try directly unlock without ticking the oem unlock. By boot into download mode. The other thing is your device or carrier or country wont allow your flip 3 to be unlock. There last step you can try is clean flash via odin with your latest firmware.
darkidz555 said:
You can try directly unlock without ticking the oem unlock. By boot into download mode. The other thing is your device or carrier or country wont allow your flip 3 to be unlock. There last step you can try is clean flash via odin with your latest firmware.
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I can get into download mode fine but don't know how to use that to unlock directly. Can you give more details?
I tried a clean flach with my latest firmware but it didn't change anything.
It's a US carrier unlocked version I bought directly from Samsung. CSC of XAA. Currently using a T-Mobile SIM.
RedHatter271 said:
I can get into download mode fine but don't know how to use that to unlock directly. Can you give more details?
I tried a clean flach with my latest firmware but it didn't change anything.
It's a US carrier unlocked version I bought directly from Samsung. CSC of XAA. Currently using a T-Mobile SIM.
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Did your Developer Options come already unlocked after setting it up?
twistedumbrella said:
Did your Developer Options come already unlocked after setting it up?
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If you had them enabled on your last phone and you restored from your Google backup, developer options will be enabled. Has happened on all of my phones since Android 9
luigi90210 said:
If you had them enabled on your last phone and you restored from your Google backup, developer options will be enabled. Has happened on all of my phones since Android 9
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Thanks, but I was asking @RedHatter271 to see if the restore data might have corrupted the options.
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Thanks, but I was asking @RedHatter271 to see if the restore data might have corrupted the options.
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My option is missing as well but I have the T-Mobile model that I have sim unlocked. As far as I knew all us models of Samsung phones did not support bootloader unlocking
luigi90210 said:
My option is missing as well but I have the T-Mobile model that I have sim unlocked. As far as I knew all us models of Samsung phones did not support bootloader unlocking
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They support it.
RedHatter271 said:
I can get into download mode fine but don't know how to use that to unlock directly. Can you give more details?
I tried a clean flach with my latest firmware but it didn't change anything.
It's a US carrier unlocked version I bought directly from Samsung. CSC of XAA. Currently using a T-Mobile SIM.
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If you can boot into download mode there is an instruction just press vol up button and it will prompt do you want to unlock bootloader mine is like that. Im not sure yours since mine is korea version.
luigi90210 said:
My option is missing as well but I have the T-Mobile model that I have sim unlocked. As far as I knew all us models of Samsung phones did not support bootloader .
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They support bootloader unlock. samsung dont support using fastboot unlock or command at all
if you're in North America, Canada etc Qualcomm chips there do not support bootloader unlocking, at least the Samsung one's don't, not sure about other OEMs.
darkidz555 said:
They support bootloader unlock. samsung dont support using fastboot unlock or command at all
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They used to, so there was always a possibility it returned.
I recently read this article on XDA about unlocking the boot loader on the Fold 3 which results in Samsung disabling the camera (WTH?), Is this a thing on the Flip3 too?
My device is rooted. I have always been able to find the OEM unlock option under developer options without any constraints.
My camera is NOT affected. I can still use it without any issues.
I have an European device (SM-F711B).
Hope this helps some of you to track down whether this is a location or carrier based problem.
Hey Redhatter,
Out of topic question, but are you getting Tmobile 5G just fine?
RedHatter271 said:
I just received my Flip3 (SM-F711U1) and would like to unlock my bootloader. However developer options is missing the OEM Unlock option. It's completely missing not just grayed out. I read a few articles about needed to change the system date but none of those guides changed anything. Can someone help?
Also, I attempted to call *#*#7378423*#*# to double checked that it wasn't already unlocked and I got a popup saying "Unabled to process the request."
Thank you.
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Hi everyone. I just won a Google Pixel. The contest was on a tech site and prize was provided by verizon. The phone package doesn't show verizon on it at all. Is there a way to tell if it is verzion locked? Also what does it mean if it is? Will I not get the updates when they go out? I am currently with T-Mobile and my phone before is a Nexus 6P. I haven't rooted or flashed a phone in years. Doesn't mean I'm not willing. Just thought I'd post and see if I could get some advice on what to do next with my Google Pixel. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
When you get the phone, reboot it to bootloader mode and use fastboot from your pc (obviously connect phone to computer first) and run the command: fastboot oem unlock
If it unlocks then you're money. If not, it's prolly Verizon and if that's the case try to figure out what software is on the phone (pray that it's an old phone somehow) before they fixed the bootloader workaround.
uodii said:
When you get the phone, reboot it to bootloader mode and use fastboot from your pc (obviously connect phone to computer first) and run the command: fastboot oem unlock
If it unlocks then you're money. If not, it's prolly Verizon and if that's the case try to figure out what software is on the phone (pray that it's an old phone somehow) before they fixed the bootloader workaround.
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It won't unlock that way no matter what version if he doesn't hit the slider first.
OP:
You will get updates from google if it does not have a Verizon sim in it. If it does they come from Verizon. The Verizon version of the software has some tweeks for their network, nothing more.
To find out if it is unlockable hit the developer options and find 'oem unlock' if you can slide it to allow oem unlock it is a Google version. That will not unlock it, that will allow you to then do what the poster above said...and that will unlock it.
You must have an internet connection to use the slider. That can be just with wifi if you want. It phones home to see if it is allowed to unlock. And that is the only difference between a VZ version and a Google version. It is in the data base to be unlockable or not.
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It won't unlock that way no matter what version if he doesn't hit the slider first.
OP:
You will get updates from google if it does not have a Verizon sim in it. If it does they come from Verizon. The Verizon version of the software has some tweeks for their network, nothing more.
To find out if it is unlockable hit the developer options and find 'oem unlock' if you can slide it to allow oem unlock it is a Google version. That will not unlock it, that will allow you to then do what the poster above said...and that will unlock it.
You must have an internet connection to use the slider. That can be just with wifi if you want. It phones home to see if it is allowed to unlock. And that is the only difference between a VZ version and a Google version. It is in the data base to be unlockable or not.
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I forgot about that in the developer settings. It's been a while since I did that. Good catch.
Thanks. Unfortunately the oem unlocking option isn't available. So I should be able to just pop my T-mobile Sim in and have no issues?
GeekyWilliam said:
Thanks. Unfortunately the oem unlocking option isn't available. So I should be able to just pop my T-mobile Sim in and have no issues?
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Yep, you will be all set. And updates will come from google.
About phone...what version of N is it on? Dont let it update until you answer that. If it is lower than 7.1.1 you can unlock it still.
http://theroot.ninja/depixel8.html
It is 7.1. Thanks again!
GeekyWilliam said:
It is 7.1. Thanks again!
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Hit it now. You don't have to full unlock but depixel8 it and get the slider done before it updates.
Ok. I'll do it now. Once I depixel8 then I can get the updates?
GeekyWilliam said:
Ok. I'll do it now. Once I depixel8 then I can get the updates?
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Yea, you can finish the unlock later after it updates. But be aware the next step in unlocking will wipe your phone. So you may want to get it over with.
Any chance 9f bootloader unlock since the oreo update is out?
Unlikely and so far nothing new indicating it's going to happen.
Beanvee7 said:
Unlikely and so far nothing new indicating it's going to happen.
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If someone WAS able to unlock the bootloader, who would be building the roms?
Anyone? A lot of the Exynos ROM's are peoples own projects or unofficial ports of known ROMs, don't know why it'd be any different for the 930U
So did Samsung put the OEM unlock button in Developer Options as a joke? I have a G930T and the switch does nothing but flip back and forth. If i was at Samsung I'd find it hilarious I have to admit
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So did Samsung put the OEM unlock button in Developer Options as a joke? I have a G930T and the switch does nothing but flip back and forth. If i was at Samsung I'd find it hilarious I have to admit
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I think oem unlock is suppose to allow your device to not lock to a specific sim card when you insert one
OEM unlock unlocks the bootloader, but only for Exynos chipsets. There is no user accessible way of unlocking a phone from its carrier beyond calling the carrier.
It's present in the snapdragon US models, but does nothing. But that's the fault of US carriers strong arming Samsung into not letting US models be bootloader unlocked.
Is there a way to speak to Samsung officials for them to allow us to unlock bootloader?
You'd just get a canned response
Beanvee7 said:
You'd just get a canned response
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Darn it. Ok
Beanvee7 said:
You'd just get a canned response
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Do you think, since a lot has changed then, that there is a version of C.F. Auto root exists for the Binary 10 version of the SM-G930U? went to flash the version for my device from the website and I got the SECURE CHECK FAIL: recovery error, same as if you were installing the wrong firmware for your device... Not quite sure what to do here xD
Hi all,
I have a Straight Talk Galaxy A20, model SM-S205DL. Will root instructions work for this model? I don't notice an OEM unlock option in the Developer Mode menu, but I can boot in download mode. Thoughts? It's been a while since I tried to install custom firmware.
justlance said:
Hi all,
I have a Straight Talk Galaxy A20, model SM-S205DL. Will root instructions work for this model? I don't notice an OEM unlock option in the Developer Mode menu, but I can boot in download mode. Thoughts? It's been a while since I tried to install custom firmware.
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You need to unlock OEM for it to work
physwizz said:
You need to unlock OEM for it to work
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Okay. Is there a way to do that other than the developer options menu? If the OEM unlock option isn't there, is there some other method?
justlance said:
Okay. Is there a way to do that other than the developer options menu? If the OEM unlock option isn't there, is there some other method?
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There is a trick where you change the date to some weeks in the future.
im having the same issue
yea the dev options to show OEM Unlock seems to be gone from Straighttalk/tracfone versions, its even Gone from Download Mode (you dont even SEE the option for long-press vol+ to unlock bootloader)
is there a way to root
Corelua01 said:
is there a way to root
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Some places claim to be able to change the CID of the phone. Would that help? I imagine once able to load different non-TFN BS firmware on the phone that magic developer option may appear. Or is it a hardware thing and the exynos chip has something to do with it? Not sure how it all works yet. Anyone know what the unlocked us retail model contains?
I'm not smart enough to find out so hopefully someone is and reads this and can chime in regarding all the points...
Me and my arrow...
Is my A12 (a125u) different and unable to be bl unlocked/rooted, etc? It has OEM unlock in dev options....?
Did you figure this out? Looking to do the same... Also can't find a firmware for it, please share what you did if you had success. Thanks!
robles4242 said:
Is my A12 (a125u) different and unable to be bl unlocked/rooted, etc? It has OEM unlock in dev options..?
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Yes, the A125U has OEM UNLOCK in the developer options......you can turn that ON by going into : settings > about phone > software information ...and then tap BUILD NUMBER several times until you see that you have enabled "developer options". Then you go into developer options and turn on OEM UNLOCKING.
Before updating firmware recently OEM UNLOCKING was greyed out. But now I can switch it on. Now the question is, can this variant be properly bootloader unlocked and rooted. The known repository for downloadable firmwares for Samsung phones DOES NOT seem to have this variant firmware for download. And I wonder if that is required for this to be properly rooted.
Galaxy firmware has the firmware for this variant. I have the att version and I can't seem to unlock the bootloader. Holding volume up in the download screen does nothing. Any luck?
Bump, I have all same questions.... Anyone figure anything out?
Before I had tmo Sim unlock my phone the I set the oen unlock to unlock now its not there at all
Anybody rooted this yet ?
anyone know the interchangeability of the firmware between the a125u and other versions
I wish to know as well
What if the OEM unlock not showing how do you get it to show
fabrizioluraghi said:
anyone know the interchangeability of the firmware between the a125u and other versions
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I'd like to know this too. I believe the internal are all the same for the MediaTek devices. I got a SM-A125F for free and want to use it in the US. It looks like I could if I can convert it to SM-A125U or MS-A125M. I already bricked it once trying to flash U firmware and has to flash back to F
Will Samsung Galaxy A12 work in USA?
In this page we are going to show you the compatibility of Samsung Galaxy A12 with the mobile networks of USA and with the telephony operators that provide service in USA.
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i was able to root this sm-a125u very easily... downloaded A125WVLS3AUL1 firmware (canadian unlocked) flash the full stock rom and was able to unlock bootloader as simple as holding down all buttons when going into download mode, it unlocked it that way and was able to flash twrp, magisk and its all good
I have a similar issue but vice versa. I bought a US version (SM-A125U1) only to find out months after that the dual sim option is locked and i think the only way to unlock it is changing the firmware. Now I need help to know what I can do to, please.
exnfox said:
i was able to root this sm-a125u very easily... downloaded A125WVLS3AUL1 firmware (canadian unlocked) flash the full stock rom and was able to unlock bootloader as simple as holding down all buttons when going into download mode, it unlocked it that way and was able to flash twrp, magisk and its all good
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Thanks for the info.
-Was there an "OEM UNLOCK" option in the Developer's Options?
-What did you do in DOWNLOAD mode to unlock?
sirrooke said:
Thanks for the info.
-Was there an "OEM UNLOCK" option in the Developer's Options?
-What did you do in DOWNLOAD mode to unlock?
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Yes it was in the developer settings to oem unlock... then download said volume up continue. voilume up long press device unlock mode, volume down cancel
a125u bit 4 can i flash W version ? with out any issue ?
ghostthegod1 said:
Anybody rooted this yet ?
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Yes, back long ago, there is a thread in this forum for U3 devices only.
sahelkhan022 said:
a125u bit 4 can i flash W version ? with out any issue ?
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only bit 3.
i already flash u4 w version , very easy
I tried this method but it doesn't work?
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This step doesn't work, there is not OEM Unlock option?
Now you have to open the settings again, and enable OEM unlock and USB debugging .To do this (Go to Settings → Developer Options and enable the ”OEM Unlock”
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Samsh*t removed it
mingkee said:
Samsh*t removed it
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that's bollocks! so is there no way to root this?
Neo3D said:
that's bollocks! so is there no way to root this?
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Try this https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/root-samsung-galaxy-a52-sm-a525f-magisk-root.4251283/ it may be work for A32 by patching boot.img
redymedan said:
Try this https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/root-samsung-galaxy-a52-sm-a525f-magisk-root.4251283/ it may be work for A32 by patching boot.img
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Bootloader unlock required
The problem is this phone "OEM Unlock" option is removed by Samsh*t
Bootloader unlock cannot be done without OEM Unlock enabled
mingkee said:
Bootloader unlock required
The problem is this phone "OEM Unlock" option is removed by Samsh*t
Bootloader unlock cannot be done without OEM Unlock enabled
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So, there's absolutely no way to unlock a bootloader if Tmobile requests them to be locked? Can I call Tmobile and ask them to unlock it?
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So, there's absolutely no way to unlock a bootloader if Tmobile requests them to be locked? Can I call Tmobile and ask them to unlock it?
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there are paid for services run by people, some of them use this site, where your phones bootloader can be unlocked either remotely or via a one use only token and instructions. not sure about A32 but on Galaxy S series phones it costs about 75 dollars US. search here you should find something, a link to a Telegram group probably.
3mel said:
there are paid for services run by people, some of them use this site, where your phones bootloader can be unlocked either remotely or via a one use only token and instructions. not sure about A32 but on Galaxy S series phones it costs about 75 dollars US. search here you should find something, a link to a Telegram group probably.
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How are they able to bypass Samsung's lock? I don't think paying is worth it to get unlocked, esp over the internet where it could be a scam.
have no idea
Neo3D said:
How are they able to bypass Samsung's lock? I don't think paying is worth it to get unlocked, esp over the internet where it could be a scam.
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you can join a telegram group full of people either waiting for or already had their bootloaders unlocked. it is quite pricey but it's not a scam (based on the people I've seen doing it) a moderator here used to do it and people have posted about being happy with the service they got.
if it not via that route there currently isn't any other way to unlock bootloaders for US Samsung phones
Be aware when you update ROM after that.
Later version ROM can lock bootloader again and current token may not unlock again
If anyone gets an unlocked stock rom or a bootloader.img even please post it here, for example I've heard some people have been getting unlocked with T-Mobile. Follow the instructions on how to dump the unlocked bootloader.img here:
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I've tried extracted boot.img's from my stock rom run through magisk like 4 times.. nothing is working even with download mode and odin.
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How are they able to bypass Samsung's lock? I don't think paying is worth it to get unlocked, esp over the internet where it could be a scam.
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I heard Sampwnd is pretty good
SM-A326U Combination Firmware
US Combination Firmware link for Galaxy A32 5G Supposedly you can FRP bypass or OEM unlock based on what I've heard https://drive.google.com/u/0/uc?export=download&confirm=syaM&id=1b8Umj0tNQ_YY-u9EpPfoH0z_vsZDNSv3
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Follow this post for unconfirmed claim of unlocking the bootloader. Please post back if this software allows one to unlock the bootloader.
TIA,
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TypicalGellert said:
I heard Sampwnd is pretty good
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weird that they don't list prices... seems like a red flag
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weird that they don't list prices... seems like a red flag
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I just checked Sampwnd and this phone isn't available yet, but the price is after you select the purchase link and select their list of devices
Yes. I've used these instructions https://www.naldotech.com/root-samsung-galaxy-a32-magisk/
I've used boot.img to patch, and then flashed with odin, worked as a charm.
Turn on Odin mode - by shutdding down your phone, then holding Volume Up + Down, then long hold Volume Up to unlock bootloader, You might need to reboot afterwards, also factory reset is(will be) a must.
Just shut down after that, redo holding Volume Up + Down, then long hold Volume Up, I cannot remember exactly, but I think after that it was once pressing Volume Down to have proper odin download mode to use patched image.
Select patched magisk image patched from/by boot/recovery.img.lz4 archive.
I've UK A326B
NetBos said:
Yes. I've used these instructions https://www.naldotech.com/root-samsung-galaxy-a32-magisk/
I've used boot.img to patch, and then flashed with odin, worked as a charm.
Turn on Odin mode - by shutdding down your phone, then holding Volume Up + Down, then long hold Volume Up to unlock bootloader, You might need to reboot afterwards, also factory reset is(will be) a must.
Just shut down after that, redo holding Volume Up + Down, then long hold Volume Up, I cannot remember exactly, but I think after that it was once pressing Volume Down to have proper odin download mode to use patched image.
Select patched magisk image patched from/by boot/recovery.img.lz4 archive.
I've UK A326B
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The SM-A326U does not have the OEM Unlock option in Developer Settings to unlock the bootloader, so unfortunately we are unable to use the method linked.
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The SM-A326U does not have the OEM Unlock option in Developer Settings to unlock the bootloader, so unfortunately we are unable to use the method linked.
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I had an option, starting with tapping on build name to enable dev tools, enabling it then Vol Up + Vol Down.
Please feel free to verify images taken after root been aquired. (magisk image was patched on unrooted os at the time)
The OEM unlock itself in dev options is not doing complete OEM unlock, until contected to PC while Volume Up + Volume Down is presse
d, then loader gives option to do proper OEM unlock.
You're welcome.