SM-G996W HOW TO GET THE OEM OPTION TO APPEAR IN DEVELOPERS OPTIONS FYI IVE ALL READY TRIED SETTING THE CLOCK BACK AND NO LUCK
If OEM unlock option is not offered then Samsung does not allow unlocking the bootloader. Live with this
OK i understand samsung isnt fan of unlocking the bootloader but whatever and you and i both know that it can be done has been done and will done again i was just hoping that you could help me speed things up.\
jgrant76 said:
OK i understand samsung isnt fan of unlocking the bootloader but whatever and you and i both know that it can be done has been done and will done again i was just hoping that you could help me speed things up.\
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just seen the link thank u thank u
Hint: Replace this thread's meaningless title by SM-G996W - HOW TO GET THE OEM UNLOCK OPTION so mainly owners of this phone get addressed.
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Well, hello to everyone. I bought Sony Xperia Z3 and bought code to unlock it for all sim cards and it works. When i visited Sony's site for unlocking bootloader i came across this post:
In your device, open the dialler and enter *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu.
Tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue with the next step. If it says No, or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked.
Well, my device cannot be unlocked because it says No..
so what can i do to unlock it?
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mi-smozadrani said:
Well, hello to everyone. I bought Sony Xperia Z3 and bought code to unlock it for all sim cards and it works. When i visited Sony's site for unlocking bootloader i came across this post:
In your device, open the dialler and enter *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu.
Tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue with the next step. If it says No, or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked.
Well, my device cannot be unlocked because it says No..
so what can i do to unlock it?
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it s better not to try it
it can hard-brick ur device if attempt to unlock bootloader
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Geeks Empire said:
it s better not to try it
it can hard-brick ur device if attempt to unlock bootloader
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What? Do you know what you are taking about..
Anyway, if the service menu says you cannot do it then it is impossible to unlock it.
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gregbradley said:
What? Do you know what you are taking about..
Anyway, if the service menu says you cannot do it then it is impossible to unlock it.
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yeah i knew it but if user want to use some tools or something like this it can destroy the phone
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i just need to know what to do to unlock it?
Why unlock it? You will lose your DRM keys if you do..
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i just need to know what to do to unlock it?
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For your device it is not allowed, so you can't unlock the bootloader.
/I've read some threads about trying to unlock the bl although service says "no" on other Devices like z Ultra:
It's not impossible to unlock the bl with official method if you know your device earlier had status allowed "yes".
Sindroid said:
Why unlock it? You will lose your DRM keys if you do..
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I dont care about drm keys. I want to install new custom roms on my phone. So.can.you point me to a link where i can unlock bootloader?
You cannot unlock it if it says bootloader unlock allowed: no
Sindroid said:
Why unlock it? You will lose your DRM keys if you do..
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its necessity if you want an aosp rom .....
Stock basted Roms on most Sony devices are pretty fast and solid in my opinion no need to really unlock unless your desperate for cm
So that's it? If the bootloader can't be unlocked officially, I'm stuck on Sony roms forever?
Wouldn't bother me so much but my Z3 has a horrible bug where it doesn't work with the bluetooth in my car without rebooting first every time. Was hoping to install CM12.
Could be a hardware fault the Bluetooth
srw985 said:
I'm stuck on Sony roms forever?
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Why did you get a Sony phone then
mickyw1980 said:
Why did you get a Sony phone then
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It's not that I have any major issues with Sony roms, I'd just like to be able to flash other stuff in the future, should I want to.
I'm still going to keep the Z3, such a nice phone, nothing else really comes close to it for me yet. Maybe the M9, but I just got the Z3 for £260 from o2 and had it network unlocked, probably have been looking at least double that for the HTC.
You can still root the device and customize it. Tools like the XPosed framework are great at modifying specific parts of the ROM.
But to confirm: you're stuck. You can't unlock Sony's unlockable bootloader. I've heard of people trying to unlock it, I've never heard of a successful case.
Enjoy the phone, it's among the best available right now (imho).
Hi Guys!
The S7 ( Exynos 8890 variant ) is my first Samsung Device and while it works really well I'm just not sure on how to Unlock the Bootloader. With my previous Sony Devices you can just visit Sony's website and get done with it but after asking some friends they told me to just enable the OEM Unlock button. Is enabling gonna let me flash custom ROMs / recoveries and custom kernels? They also told me to be careful about flashing custom bootloaders (?)
If someone can just kindly explain on what this is or how will I unlock the bootloader it would be really appreciated
Thanks alot!!
Revontheus said:
Hi Guys!
The S7 ( Exynos 8890 variant ) is my first Samsung Device and while it works really well I'm just not sure on how to Unlock the Bootloader. With my previous Sony Devices you can just visit Sony's website and get done with it but after asking some friends they told me to just enable the OEM Unlock button. Is enabling gonna let me flash custom ROMs / recoveries and custom kernels? They also told me to be careful about flashing custom bootloaders (?)
If someone can just kindly explain on what this is or how will I unlock the bootloader it would be really appreciated
Thanks alot!!
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Hi Mate
To OEM unlock is very easy on the exynos models . only the Qualcomm ( US variant) is kind of tricky in our model is allow to do it with the click of a button , you have to:
Go to Settings / About device / Software info / Tap 7 times on Build number to enable Developer
Once developer options are enable ( you will see it under Settings) enter there you will see the option OEM Enable, if you are planing to root or flash any custom rom or recovery you need to enable it , flashing with out enabling this option is risky
Flashing is always risky but if you follow the instructions should no be a problem
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Hi Mate
To OEM unlock is very easy on the exynos models . only the Qualcomm ( US variant) is kind of tricky in our model is allow to do it with the click of a button , you have to:
Go to Settings / About device / Software info / Tap 7 times on Build number to enable Developer
Once developer options are enable ( you will see it under Settings) enter there you will see the option OEM Enable, if you are planing to root or flash any custom rom or recovery you need to enable it , flashing with out enabling this option is risky
Flashing is always risky but if you follow the instructions should no be a problem
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That's it? No more bootloader to unlock? Or is it because the exynos variants come with unlocked bootloaders thanks
Revontheus said:
That's it? No more bootloader to unlock? Or is it because the exynos variants come with unlocked bootloaders thanks
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That is it mate..........exynos variants they have the unlock option
Isnt there the knox varranty flag, too? As it was there on earlier devices, it should be present on s7.
Root with 0x0 would be nice, but impossible, or? My s5 is not root friendly and I dont wanna lose my 0x0 state... So our S7 has also this behaviour of triggering the knox flag, I guess.
Bad times for having root on sammies phones...
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Sorry to resurrect a dead thread, but I'm having a weird issue. So, I got my S7 a few days ago used, and discovered that the previous owner had already tripped Knox so I figured I might as well root to have all the various benefits. Well, I got a bit too impatient and rushed through the procedure I was reading, so I ended up rooting without changing the OEM Unlock option in Developer Options. Root was still successful and I have SuperSU installed and a few other root apps installed, all working fine. But once I realized I hadn't enabled OEM Unlock, I figured I would just go back into settings and change it.....except it's not there. The option is simply gone from Developer Options, even though I KNOW I saw it in there sometime before rooting.
Can anyone help me? I want to flash TWRP but I'm afraid to do so without having checked that option, and I don't understand why it disappeared from the menu!
Guys,
A quick question. Did anyone try flashing AOSP based roms on this device? I do a research before purchasing it. I love Lineage OS and wondering if this Exynos model works well with it.
dego_ said:
Guys,
A quick question. Did anyone try flashing AOSP based roms on this device? I do a research before purchasing it. I love Lineage OS and wondering if this Exynos model works well with it.
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Quick answer:
Imho it does NOT work well.
Severe BT bugs.
OEM Unlock Greyed out
My OEM unlock setting under developers options is greyed out. I think it might be because of the motherboard replacement i got. Anyway to fix it?
ay0503 said:
My OEM unlock setting under developers options is greyed out. I think it might be because of the motherboard replacement i got. Anyway to fix it?
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My dad's S7 edge had this issue when I was trying to flash lineage OS on it for him. I re-flashed the original firmware (Had a HK version but phone was repaired once in the US) and using odin and that fixed it for him at least. Not sure if it was a different firmware issue or just some bug.
When you unlock a phone, lets say a Pixel, will it give you the option to enable OEM Unlocking, where it didnt prior to unlocking the said phone?
I want to know, because I really want to get to rooting my pixel!
Haxel101 said:
When you unlock a phone, lets say a Pixel, will it give you the option to enable OEM Unlocking, where it didnt prior to unlocking the said phone?
I want to know, because I really want to get to rooting my pixel!
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Greetings and welcome to assist. There are guides for rooting your pixel depending on which model you have
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-c/general/guide-unlock-bootloader-install-custom-t3307183
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/how-to/guide-how-to-unlock-root-flash-pixel-xl-t3507886
Good Luck
Sawdoctor
I can't say I am surprised, but I thought I'd ask and see what they say. Here's an email and the response I received.
Me:
Hello, Before I order the 8, I'd like to know if you provide the means / process to unlock the bootloader for your devices. I typically run stock Android, which I know you provide, but occasionally like to run custom ROM's as well. An unlocked bootloader will allow flexibility, and providing the ability to unlock will gain you a following in the modding community. Thanks!
Nokia:
Regarding your inquiry about the bootloader unlock for the Nokia 8, please be informed that we may not provide this information.
Additionally, please note that unlocking the bootloader for the device will void the warranty and we therefore do not recommend it.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us again.
Best regards,
Nokia Mobile Care team
Now, I am really having a hard time coming up with a NEED for the bootloader to be unlocked... unless I need it to flash another region to add bands that aren't available on my device... maybe?
lorditler said:
If you want to root it, duuuh. Like installing SuperSU, dude. :silly:
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Well, the question specifically was not about root, but about unlocking the bootloader, which entirely different... dude.:silly:
This is so God damn bad news!
Really thinking about selling this phone right now...
Alttu said:
This is so God damn bad news!
Really thinking about selling this phone right now...
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I wouldn't jump ship yet. Fact is, it still may be very easy to unlock the bootloader and gain root, as the device is runing bone stock Android. Frankly, there is not much left that I need root for.
For me, however, the 8 presents a specific problem. I live in the US, and the bands that are listed as supported are missing some LTE bands I really need (12 specifically). I am aware that there are ways to enable available bands for some devices, but I think you NEED an unlocked bl to get that done.
Thats likely a deal breaker for me. :crying:
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I wouldn't jump ship yet. Fact is, it still may be very easy to unlock the bootloader and gain root, as the device is runing bone stock Android. Frankly, there is not much left that I need root for.
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Well we will see about that...
Thanks for reassuring!
Just taught to have a little chat with support too...
Maybe there's still a way to flash TWRP without unlocking the bootloader. They did it for example on the Nokia 6 by booting into what they call 9008 port mode (EDL in other words) and flashed the recovery with a tool named MiFlash in that mode. (Link to Nokia 6 thread)
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Just taught to have a little chat with support too...
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This is simply ridiculous and not treating the customers serious enough.
Hi all,
i found an option in Developer Options -> OEM unlocking ->allow the bootloader to be unlocked.
To get developer options tap 8 times "Build number" in About Phone section of settings.
I hope this is the right way for unlocking bootloader.
Daniel
Orca74 said:
Hi all,
i found an option in Developer Options -> OEM unlocking ->allow the bootloader to be unlocked.
To get developer options tap 8 times "Build number" in About Phone section of settings.
I hope this is the right way for unlocking bootloader.
Daniel
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We already know that. Enabling that setting doesn't do anything.
anyone tried unlocking bootloader via fastboot?
before i get flamed for being a noob, yes i know you need to enter a code or something to unlock bootloaders unlike pixel/google phones.
no harm trying right?
Hmm. I know some devices in my past have not required an unlocked bootloader to allow root, but I'm not savvy enougb to figure out if its possible on this device.
And rooting will NOT void warranty in EU.
http://matija.suklje.name/rooting-and-flashing-your-device-does-not-void-the-warranty-in-eu
Hasn't a case like this have already been handled by a court. Consumer was right.
frostmore said:
anyone tried unlocking bootloader via fastboot?
before i get flamed for being a noob, yes i know you need to enter a code or something to unlock bootloaders unlike pixel/google phones.
no harm trying right?
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I could only get the 8 into Download mode and could not install it as a FastBoot device.
Sure sucks that they seemingly won't allow this. I was interested in a Nokia phone as well. HMD have even said they want their phones to be like the new Nexus. They really need to support the custom ROM community if so!
Ok so, I can get the device to boot into bootloader(download mode) and somekind of a recovery, trough ADB in windows.
But no luck on "fastboot oem unlock" command. --FAILED <remote : flashing unlock is not allowed
Orca74 said:
Hi all,
i found an option in Developer Options -> OEM unlocking ->allow the bootloader to be unlocked.
To get developer options tap 8 times "Build number" in About Phone section of settings.
I hope this is the right way for unlocking bootloader.
Daniel
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Hi Daniel,
Does unlocking bootloader violates the guarantee/warranty?
I just purchased Nokia 8 5 days ago.
Thanks.
TorpodeBaas said:
Hi Daniel,
Does unlocking bootloader violates the guarantee/warranty?
I just purchased Nokia 8 5 days ago.
Thanks.
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If you are in the EU, no unlocking the bootloader does not void your warranty. It's protect under EU laws. Someone mentioned that in earlier posts. Unless you are in asia or some other parts of the world where they screw consumers in favor of big businesses.
and if you had read through, there is currently no way to unlock the bootloader on the nokia 8. If there was a way and devs are willing to move over to this beautiful device, i'd get it in a heartbeat.
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If you are in the EU, no unlocking the bootloader does not void your warranty. It's protect under EU laws. Someone mentioned that in earlier posts. Unless you are in asia or some other parts of the world where they screw consumers in favor of big businesses.
and if you had read through, there is currently no way to unlock the bootloader on the nokia 8. If there was a way and devs are willing to move over to this beautiful device, i'd get it in a heartbeat.
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hehe, i like the way you articulated the answer.
Thank you.
I miss FM radio now, i guess have to do something about it
Ok it seems With luck Nokia opens the bootloader after the **** storm...
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As the title say I have a J3 with missing oem unlock button in the dev. options.
I tried the "date trick" from new S8/9 with no function
Any Idea how to unlock the bootlader ?
fabfunty said:
As the title say I have a J3 with missing oem unlock button in the dev. options.
I tried the "date trick" from new S8/9 with no function
Any Idea how to unlock the bootlader ?
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I am not sure but it looks like your device has a locked bootloader, which means (saddly) that installing a custom recovery and rooting is most likely impossible. But that's from what I have seen online. Maybe some people around here knows things about your model.