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SM-S205DL (Straight Talk Model)

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...

Question Does anyone know how to root this phone?

I tried this method but it doesn't work?
How to Root Samsung Galaxy A32 – Step-by-Step Guide!
Today in this article, I have come up with a detailed Step-by-step guide on how to Root Samsung Galaxy A32. So Hello, guys how are you? I hope you are
www.guidetoroot.com
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?

Neo3D said:
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:
[GUIDE] Making Dump Files Out of Android Device Partitions
Use: The main purpose is to make a file that contains all data in android specific partition. This is really handy in case of dumping leak firmwares. Pr-requirement: - Rooted device. - Knowledge of how to use adb or Terminal Emulator. The...
forum.xda-developers.com
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.

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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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
forum.xda-developers.com
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

Neo3D said:
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.

tavella said:
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.

General re-locking bootloader problem

I tried for my first time to unlock my phone's bootloader and thought it was something really easy to customize the
phone firmware on the other hand was not what I thought and I don't know much about computer science or customizing a firmware;
and then without being able to install a root or any modification I decided to re-lock the bootloader (because i dont want it anymore) only that I did not succeed with various tutorials and I did not find any for the samsung galaxy a12. I just unlocked the bootloader from developer options settings and ran what the tutorial said on how to activate it without installing a root or customization of anything.
can someone please help me.

bootloader problem said:
I tried for my first time to unlock my phone's bootloader and thought it was something really easy to customize the
phone firmware on the other hand was not what I thought and I don't know much about computer science or customizing a firmware;
and then without being able to install a root or any modification I decided to re-lock the bootloader (because i dont want it anymore) only that I did not succeed with various tutorials and I did not find any for the samsung galaxy a12. I just unlocked the bootloader from developer options settings and ran what the tutorial said on how to activate it without installing a root or customization of anything.
can someone please help me.
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Which model are you using?

Allehandro said:
Which model are you using?
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You mean the model code?

bootloader problem said:
You mean the model code?
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Yeah which A12 model number do you have?

Allehandro said:
Yeah which A12 model number do you have?
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SM-A127F/DSN

bootloader problem said:
SM-A127F/DSN
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Well it shouldn't be hard really. How did you unlock it in the first place?

Wait, is it really so hard to lock the bootloader on Samsung devices? Makes me think twice about buying one now if I can't simply lock it with a command like fastboot oem lock.

eclipsek20 said:
Wait, is it really so hard to lock the bootloader on Samsung devices? Makes me think twice about buying one now if I can't simply lock it with a command like fastboot oem lock.
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It's not hard to relock as its not hard to unlock it.
If you've followed any unlocking bootloader tutorial, after enabling OEM unlock option, you have to enter downlod mode and long press the volume up to enter unlock mode and then procedd to actually unlocking it.
For relocking it, just go to the download mode again, then long press the volume up and you'll have the option to re-lock it.

eclipsek20 said:
Wait, is it really so hard to lock the bootloader on Samsung devices? Makes me think twice about buying one now if I can't simply lock it with a command like fastboot oem lock.
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Samsung phones have a download mode instead of a fastboot mode, so you can't use commands like fastboot oem unlock

Allehandro said:
Well it shouldn't be hard really. How did you unlock it in the first place?
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Allehandro said:
Well it shouldn't be hard really. How did you unlock it in the first place?
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with developer options i activated the OEM unlock option then i turned off my phone and i held the volume up and down with a cable connected to the pc, i went to download mode i held down the volume up and asked me to activate the bootloader and I confirmed by clicking the volume up

bootloader problem said:
with developer options i activated the OEM unlock option then i turned off my phone and i held the volume up and down with a cable connected to the pc, i went to download mode i held down the volume up and asked me to activate the bootloader and I confirmed by clicking the volume up
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Now go to download mode again and hold down volume up, you'll see option to lock it again

Allehandro said:
Now go to download mode again and hold down volume up, you'll see option to lock it again
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it worked thank you so much!

bootloader problem said:
it worked thank you so much!
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No problem. Happy to help

Question OEM Unlock / Fastboot

Hi. I have SM-F711B. There is no OEM Unlock option in the developer options. I came across this article (https://www.droidwin.com/boot-into-recovery-from-fastboot-mode/) in which nothing is written about the need for Oem Unlock. Can I install TWRP, root or custom kernel this way?

Hi,
yes you are correct there is no mention of Oem Unlock in that article, but you do need to unlock the bootloader before you can do anything.
I found this post from a few years ago, it might be worth a try?
How to fix the missing OEM Unlock button on the Samsung Galaxy S9/S8/Note 8
If you're missing the OEM Unlock button on your Samsung Galaxy S9, Samsung Galaxy Note 8, or Samsung Galaxy S8, here's a tutorial on how to get it.
www.xda-developers.com

Thanks for the answer
I've tried this way before. Unfortunately it does not work.

wojtas69 said:
Thanks for the answer
I've tried this way before. Unfortunately it does not work.
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what firmware are you using

I'm using F711BXXS3CVIG/F711BOXM3CVIG/F711BXXS3CVIG/F711BXXS3CVIG

wojtas69 said:
I'm using F711BXXS3CVIG/F711BOXM3CVIG/F711BXXS3CVIG/F711BXXS3CVIG
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I'm wondering if it's worth trying to flash a different CSC maybe EUY

I tried another CSC, not exactly EUY, but it had no effect.
Originally the phone had csc PLS ( Poland, Europe). Uploading EUX didn't change anything.
I also changed csc to EUX with SamKey.
Do I need to wipe data when installing a different csc (EUY)? or can I use home_csc ?
btw. Do all z flip's 3 have snapdragon?

Sorry. I added here reply to another topic. How to delete this reply ? I can only edit.

wojtas69 said:
I tried another CSC, not exactly EUY, but it had no effect.
Originally the phone had csc PLS ( Poland, Europe). Uploading EUX didn't change anything.
I also changed csc to EUX with SamKey.
Do I need to wipe data when installing a different csc (EUY)? or can I use home_csc ?
btw. Do all z flip's 3 have snapdragon?
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Yes they're all snapdragon and yes flashing a different CSC will wipe all data. Having said that I'm now not sure you can even do this with a locked bootloader.
At this stage I would take it to a local phone shop and tell them what you are trying to do and for a small fee they should be able to flash and fix the OEM option. But a data wipe is probably inevitable.

I can flash any region firware with odin without unlocked oem, but only stock firmwares.
Actually I think I found answer in this topic https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-unlock-option-in-developer-settings.4223533/
and flashing EUY wont help

(Sorry this is the only topic I found mentioning "fastboot")
How to have fastboot mode on the Z Flip3?
If I boot in recovery mode, I can see "reboot into boatloader", but not "reboot into fastboot".

Daxorp said:
(Sorry this is the only topic I found mentioning "fastboot")
How to have fastboot mode on the Z Flip3?
If I boot in recovery mode, I can see "reboot into boatloader", but not "reboot into fastboot".
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there isn't a fastboot mode as such, you can reboot to download mode and use odin for flashing or adb for anything else

beanbean50 said:
there isn't a fastboot mode as such, you can reboot to download mode and use odin for flashing or adb for anything else
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Oh, but I need a command with fastboot. So I suppose it's just impossible with the Z Flip3.
I will search a workaround. Thx

Daxorp said:
Oh, but I need a command with fastboot. So I suppose it's just impossible with the Z Flip3.
I will search a workaround. Thx
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adb should do the trick, instead of say 'fastboot devices' you type 'adb devices'

beanbean50 said:
adb should do the trick, instead of say 'fastboot devices' you type 'adb devices'
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No, I wanted to change the IMEI, it seems that (if it's still possible) it requires fastboot.
(I bought a phone, rooted, installed everything, and then discovered it's blacklisted, the seller will send another but I wanted to try to change IMEI for fun and see if it works.)

'Enable OEM Unlock' not working?

This is happening to me on a Samsung s7... I was able to install a form previously, but then I went back to the official version using Odin.
Now when I click the OEM unlock and 'Enable', the button turns itself off Any ideas?

spYagami said:
This is happening to me on a Samsung s7... I was able to install a form previously, but then I went back to the official version using Odin.
Now when I click the OEM unlock and 'Enable', the button turns itself off Any ideas?
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Since you have unlocked the bootloader, you won't do it again. You have to lock it first, if possible (I have no experience with this model).

ze7zez said:
Since you have unlocked the bootloader, you won't do it again. You have to lock it first, if possible (I have no experience with this model).
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How should I lock it? Any good tutorials? Apologies, and thank you for your help so far!