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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
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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
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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.
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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
I have tried everything to unlock my Pixel 2 from Verison and I can't enable OEM unlocking. Please Help!!!
If it hasnt been patched in the latest update, this works without enabling the oem unlock switch. https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=75076844
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If it hasnt been patched in the latest update, this works without enabling the oem unlock switch. https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=75076844
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This method cannot be used if you have updated to OPM2.171019.016
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This method cannot be used if you have updated to OPM2.171019.016
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How can I check which update I have?
x31234 said:
How can I check which update I have?
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Settings>System>About and down at the bottom of the page under build number.
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This method cannot be used if you have updated to OPM2.171019.016
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enzyne said:
Settings>System>About and down at the bottom of the page under build number.
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I have OPM2.171019.029 anyway to downgrade?
You can't downgrade.
I ordered a refurb on Amazon and cannot flip the OEM Unlock switch in Developer Tools. Do I need to return this phone?
starkruzr said:
You can't downgrade.
I ordered a refurb on Amazon and cannot flip the OEM Unlock switch in Developer Tools. Do I need to return this phone?
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With the exploit you cannot flip the OEM unlock through developer settings. You have to be on the 1st Jan patch or December patch to unlock the bootloader through fastboot.
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starkruzr said:
You can't downgrade.
I ordered a refurb on Amazon and cannot flip the OEM Unlock switch in Developer Tools. Do I need to return this phone?
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Did you buy a verizon variant or the google one?
There was no indication either way. It just said “unlocked,” referring to the carrier. It works fine on AT&T. I think it’s basically a dice roll.
I think I have to send the ****ing thing back and buy it new from Google in order to be sure, which is ENORMOUSLY aggravating. The Verizon device and generic device should be two entirely different SKUs.
starkruzr said:
There was no indication either way. It just said “unlocked,” referring to the carrier. It works fine on AT&T. I think it’s basically a dice roll.
I think I have to send the ****ing thing back and buy it new from Google in order to be sure, which is ENORMOUSLY aggravating. The Verizon device and generic device should be two entirely different SKUs.
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On the outside of the box, if you see "SIM ID" as one of the barcodes, that is a Verizon unit. Google and Fi units don't have that since they don't ship with a physical sim card. Instead, they have "ESIM ID."
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On the outside of the box, if you see "SIM ID" as one of the barcodes, that is a Verizon unit. Google and Fi units don't have that since they don't ship with a physical sim card. Instead, they have "ESIM ID."
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This is good for people buying in a store to know. I bought refurbished from Amazon and it would appear the refurbisher has no idea what the difference is.
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.
www.kimovil.com
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 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
- profit
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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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 .
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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.
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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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