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Likelihood we will really see root poll

I'm just wondering I jumped conclusions on this device originally and made a hasty rant about the phone in aggravation over the locked BL.. Which was my fault .
I have since second guessed that and repurchased a 2nd s7 it's a truly great phone really believe that .
I'm only here to get real opinions on the likelihood we will get what we want which is A method to unlock bootloader what's everyone's honest thoughts that it either likely will or won't happen even at this point .Any reputable sources anywhere showing progress besides the petition?

I read an article that the phone can be rooted under developer settings "oem unlock" then Odin the .tar file for US version....
Found it on PhoneArena.com
Don't know how legit it is

mikesincredible said:
I read an article that the phone can be rooted under developer settings "oem unlock" then Odin the .tar file for US version....
Found it on PhoneArena.com
Don't know how legit it is
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I'm talking about rooting the U.S version not the international I know that can be rooted already.
Is that what your referring to .

mikesincredible said:
I read an article that the phone can be rooted under developer settings "oem unlock" then Odin the .tar file for US version....
Found it on PhoneArena.com
Don't know how legit it is
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How does Odin a stock tar root ?
What script method are you referring to?
I kind of meant and was talking about rooting the tmobile variant.
Got a Link to that phone arena article

T-Mobile is supposed to be working with Samsung to unlock the bootloader if you look at John's tweet about it. I don't know how far that'll go or how much they care, though.
Fortunately, if you look through the replies, T-Mobile's official account replied on the 21st
@riclee19 @JohnLegere This is something we are looking into for your family, and many others. We hope to have an update soon. *AshleyH
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So maybe there is hope.

codabrink said:
T-Mobile is supposed to be working with Samsung to unlock the bootloader if you look at John's tweet about it. I don't know how far that'll go or how much they care, though.
Fortunately, if you look through the replies, T-Mobile's official account replied on the 21st
So maybe there is hope.
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My idea Is that this s7 Bootloader issue thats so important to the root community and actually myself which we happen to be a small fraction of the over all consumer base.... is likely considered minor and extra headache in the big scheme of things to Samsung.. they figure the loss of loosing root community consumers is a future gain to not have to deal with us down the road .
Anything is possible with getting a tool or method to unlock but these tweets aren't implying much at this point ..another words the feedback and progress is who knows .
One recognized developer mentioned that if we do get it will likely be the end of the course run for this device by the time it arrives.

androidddaaron said:
How does Odin a stock tar root ?
What script method are you referring to?
I kind of meant and was talking about rooting the tmobile variant.
Got a Link to that phone arena article
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Yea let me see if I can find it..it mentioned US version was all
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Oh yeah it is international, just shows what to do to access the unlock portion
http://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-root-the-Samsung-Galaxy-S7-and-S7-edge-Exynos_id79321

moto z XT1650 engineering/developer edition on ebay

edit:
FireType, won the auction!
Now if anyone happens to know of some helpful developers...

Wow nice find! If someone gets a hold of this we def have potential to find a way to get a bootloader hack.

x000x said:
this isn't my auction but I just saw a Moto Z XT1650 engineering developer's edition on ebay. Would such a device possibly help in unlocking the bootloader?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/232184346157?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
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Too bad I already updated to Nougat (no downgrading) I would have bought this phone for sure.
Thanks for sharing.

Maybe we could set up a pool if there's an expert willing to take a crack at it and interested in buying it. This might be the only shot at getting such a device. Still unsure if it would be helpful for people with retail versions of the Verizon moto z.

auction ended, did anyone from here actually bid on it? If not, this is probably the only time one of these would ever be made available

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edit: well the auction ended... I wonder if whomever got it actually visits this forum
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Won it.

FireType said:
Won it.
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Great! Just out of curiosity, are you a dev?

rczrider said:
Great! Just out of curiosity, are you a dev?
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No, I'm not a developer. But I believe that this device is a simple version of Z with an unlocked bootloader. The rear panel has a "moto" logo, while Verizon devices has "droid" logo
as soon as I get it I'll write about it here

Wow! I'm shocked someone from here won it. I thought for sure it would have gone to some unknown person and we'd never see another one like it.

x000x said:
Wow! I'm shocked someone from here won it. I thought for sure it would have gone to some unknown person and we'd never see another one like it.
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What's the diff between that developer edition and global bootloader unlocked edition? Can you downgrade the bl on the developer devices?
Sent from my Motorola Moto Z Droid using XDA Labs

I'm really not sure what value this has in terms of root and (unofficially) unlocking bootloaders. I feel like it's just the device that's released to select developers prior to the official, public release. Even if there's something substantially different about it - in terms of software - that would give insight into unlocking, it's not much use unless it's in the hands of an experienced dev.
Interested in learning more nonetheless, though.

yes, the next step would be to find an experienced dev that might could offer some guidance

x000x said:
yes, the next step would be to find an experienced dev that might could offer some guidance
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I suppose it's possible it could be a situation similar to the one @elliwigy describes here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70407652&postcount=438
Short version: debug firmware from special pre-release phone + Dirty Cow exploit + experienced dev = unlocked bootloader and root for phone with virtually unlockable bootloader
I believe @elliwigy used to be a dev for Moto devices before moving to LG. They might be able to provide some guidance in determining the value of this "engineering" edition phone and its firmware. With the exception of tagging them in this post (twice ), I don't want to bug them too much since they likely can't do much without the phone itself.

FireType said:
No, I'm not a developer. But I believe that this device is a simple version of Z with an unlocked bootloader. The rear panel has a "moto" logo, while Verizon devices has "droid" logo
as soon as I get it I'll write about it here
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I'm curious, any updates?

x000x said:
I'm curious, any updates?
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another 1 week please =) im from Russia. Our POST is......................

Hello friends, I have the bike z 1560-03 but this team has the August 2016 follow-up that requirements (other than unlocked booloader) should I have? Can I install any firmware?
My computer is 64 gb dual sim.
Thank you.

Got it!
1) 3 GB RAM =)) LOL
2) Power Button is located above the volume buttons (another LOL)
3) Android 6.0.1 very buggy
4) Moto MOD connector have different hole in the middle. mods installation is impossible
5) No fingerprint scanner (it is not real)
6) Bootloader:
AP Fastboot Flash Mode (Not Secure)
BL: 90.02(*) (sha-2884c1d, 2016-03-16 16:41:30)
Baseband: M8996_1000.21.01.53p SHERIDAN_VZW_CUST
Product/Variant: Sheridan XT1650-01 32GB P1A
Serial Number: (it does not matter)
CPU: MSM8996
UFS: 32GB TOSHIBA THGLF2G8J4LBATR FV=0101
DRAM: 3GB SKHYNIX LP4 DIE=6Gb M5=06 M6=03 M7=00 M8=04
Console [NULL]: null
Battery OK
engineering
Software status: Modified

Could a dev/hacker find a way to unlock all bootlader using this prototype?

xterminater07 said:
Could a dev/hacker find a way to unlock all bootlader using this prototype?
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I wouldn't count on it, if for no other reason than we don't have any seasoned devs interested in the Moto Z (as far as I can tell, anyway). So even if there was a dev interested in helping us out (without the actual phone), they likely would never even see this thread. Maybe @erfanoabdi can weigh in, but I think they've given up on rooting the VZW variant (and I don't think they were ever working on a bootloader unlock).
Interesting that it's a Verizon (XT1650-01) prototype, though. I still haven't updated my VZW variant to Nougat in hopes of root, but I think at this point it's a lost cause (which I assumed to be the case when I opted for the VZW variant in the first place). I suppose it's always possible this phone could be used in conjunction with DirtyCow to come up with something, but that would only work for folks still on Marshmallow.

My Moto Z is dead since 3 weeks now. It won't boot/charge. Even the PC doesn't recognize it. Pleas help me unbrick it if you find a way.

Changing regions?

Hi guys,
I just bought a frd-al00, I've seen in another thread that changing regions is possible so could someone please show me how to change my firmware to a European version?
Thanks
ps: sorry if this thread already exists or if it's posted in the wrong area

I really don't recommend doing this as you will void the retailer's warranty.

DarkGuyver said:
I really don't recommend doing this as you will void the retailer's warranty.
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In all honesty, I really don't mind
I plan to root afterwards anyway

idk how to do it but if you said there is another thread talking about it, then wouldnt it be easier to ask the question there?

It's too hard go do so.
But no one made a guide specifically for the honor 8. There's a similar guide for the 5x (Again don't try it as there's no guide for our device)

jkccl9 said:
idk how to do it but if you said there is another thread talking about it, then wouldnt it be easier to ask the question there?
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haha it's actually just that I can't find it anymore

CronaMell said:
It's too hard go do so.
But no one made a guide specifically for the honor 8. There's a similar guide for the 5x (Again don't try it as there's no guide for our device)
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Even if it's hard I still really want to do it
I can't stand having Chinese on my phone when I don't understand it

extracrispy829 said:
Even if it's hard I still really want to do it
I can't stand having Chinese on my phone when I don't understand it
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The problem is there's no method specifically for the honor 8, there's one for the honor 5x (I think it can work)
Make sure to backup EVERYTHING, if you want to do it

Stock Firmware for metropcs xt1921-3 James

Since MotoJunkie01 is no longer a member of this community for reasons unknown to me, i have not been able to find a single copy of the stock firmware that wasn't posted by him.
If anyone has a copy of this please post me a link.
I have reached out to MotoJunkie01 on androidcentral and requested this firmware from him but hes super busy man and im not going to depend on his response.
Someone must have gotten this from him at some point and still have a copy im hoping.
If he ever gets back to me and he gives me permission i will certainly post it here but until then im hoping someone in this community has what i need.
Please and thank you

forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e5/help/firmware-e5-play-xt1921-3-t-mobile-t3839675
It worked fine with mine. I have metropcs variant too.

HPLazerJetPrinter1012 said:
forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e5/help/firmware-e5-play-xt1921-3-t-mobile-t3839675
It worked fine with mine. I have metropcs variant too.
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omg thanks so much been searching EVERYWHERE for this even on this site it never came up .... alls i could find was ones MotoJunkie01 posted even on other places on the internet, ill repost in the proper area and give you a credit for helping

request
HPLazerJetPrinter1012 said:
forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e5/help/firmware-e5-play-xt1921-3-t-mobile-t3839675
It worked fine with mine. I have metropcs variant too.
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Can you provide me the metropcs variant?

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Currently, i am downloading the metropcs variant of the moto e5 play rom but i hope it helps someone out. I had to change the link so I dont have to log in.

Galaxy note 10 5g n971n

I have a korean variant n971n, it's a single sim and rooted with magisk and the rom installed on this phone has made it n971f. I wanted to update it to android 12 and i also want to keep it rooted otherwise my cellular networks won't work. Can someone please guide me in this regard? I'm attaching relevant screenshots.

Did you find a solution

Shabi_Shaw said:
I have a korean variant n971n, it's a single sim and rooted with magisk and the rom installed on this phone has made it n971f. I wanted to update it to android 12 and i also want to keep it rooted otherwise my cellular networks won't work. Can someone please guide me in this regard? I'm attaching relevant screenshots.
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Sir, plz help me. Can you please let me know how you rooted your phone? Im in desperate need of rooting it to fix my Imei that I unfortunately broked for wrong flashing. I've searched way too much for this but still failed. Please please please , do let me know how you rooted it. If possible, please let me have the links too :'((

Rafin Rahman said:
Sir, plz help me. Can you please let me know how you rooted your phone? Im in desperate need of rooting it to fix my Imei that I unfortunately broked for wrong flashing. I've searched way too much for this but still failed. Please please please , do let me know how you rooted it. If possible, please let me have the links too :'((
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Flash the official ROM for your device via odin

Savi101 said:
Flash the official ROM for your device via odin
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It doesn't help

Shabi_Shaw said:
I have a korean variant n971n, it's a single sim and rooted with magisk and the rom installed on this phone has made it n971f. I wanted to update it to android 12 and i also want to keep it rooted otherwise my cellular networks won't work. Can someone please guide me in this regard? I'm attaching relevant screenshot
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Shabi_Shaw said:
I have a korean variant n971n, it's a single sim and rooted with magisk and the rom installed on this phone has made it n971f. I wanted to update it to android 12 and i also want to keep it rooted otherwise my cellular networks won't work. Can someone please guide me in this regard? I'm attaching relevant screenshots.
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Plzzzzzzzzzz

Rafin Rahman said:
It doesn't help
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It's doesn't help how?
Stop spamming ,if someone wants to help they'll help you
Did you see your device on the supported list of device before flashing the ROM
What steps have you take to fix this issue

Rafin Rahman said:
Plzzzzzzzzzz
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Yeah i think i can help you with that, i have a link of auto patch ps 12, works like a charm

Shabi_Shaw said:
Yeah i think i can help you with that, i have a link of auto patch ps 12, works like a charm
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REALLY?!?! PLZ MAN HELP ME THEN! IM REALLY DYING TO FIND A SOLUTION pweej :'3

Please answer my question

Savi101 said:
It's doesn't help how?
Stop spamming ,if someone wants to help they'll help you
Did you see your device on the supported list of device before flashing the ROM
What steps have you take to fix this issue
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How it doesn't help? What do you want to say?
Bro......like-
You don't know about N971N variants, do you? I DID SAW EVERY LISTS AND THEY ARE NOT SUPPORTED IN NORMAL WAYS! Why would I even bother asking then?????? They have Twrp but no exact workarounds for rooting it. The Base Note 10's 5g version is almost Impossible to root in a way (as I tried and used all ways in my knowledge). And About flashing, I did said it didn't helped, so it means it didn't! Like, the Volatile memory of my Note 10 5g(which is usually not affected by flashing) is corrupted due to wrong file flashings. Now The issue is, there is no network. Even flashing original roms numerous times doesn't help. Rooting via TWRP is also baseless, since even after multiple tries of rooting it by flashing SuperSu or Magisk modded Roms. It just doesn't work.

Rafin Rahman said:
REALLY?!?! PLZ MAN HELP ME THEN! IM REALLY DYING TO FIND A SOLUTION pweej :'3
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Idk about imei, but it worked for me, gimme your whatsapp number, i'll send you the link, you can download and flash it

Shabi_Shaw said:
Idk about imei, but it worked for me, gimme your whatsapp number, i'll send you the link, you can download and flash it
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01**********

Rafin Rahman said:
01**********
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Shabi_Shaw said:
Idk about imei, but it worked for me, gimme your whatsapp number, i'll send you the link, you can download and flash it
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Thats my WhatsApp. Im sorry for spamming more and more about this, cz it just got me so excited. I'd really appreciate your help man ! :"D

Rafin Rahman said:
Thats my WhatsApp. Im sorry for spamming more and more about this, cz it just got me so excited. I'd really appreciate your help man ! :"D
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Dude this number isn't on whatsapp

Rafin Rahman said:
Thats my WhatsApp. Im sorry for spamming more and more about this, cz it just got me so excited. I'd really appreciate your help man ! :"D
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Write it down in the + form

Shabi_Shaw said:
Write it down in the + form
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Oh sorry sorry!
+8801*********"

Rafin Rahman said:
How it doesn't help? What do you want to say?
Bro......like-
You don't know about N971N variants, do you? I DID SAW EVERY LISTS AND THEY ARE NOT SUPPORTED IN NORMAL WAYS! Why would I even bother asking then?????? They have Twrp but no exact workarounds for rooting it. The Base Note 10's 5g version is almost Impossible to root in a way (as I tried and used all ways in my knowledge). And About flashing, I did said it didn't helped, so it means it didn't! Like, the Volatile memory of my Note 10 5g(which is usually not affected by flashing) is corrupted due to wrong file flashings. Now The issue is, there is no network. Even flashing original roms numerous times doesn't help. Rooting via TWRP is also baseless, since even after multiple tries of rooting it by flashing SuperSu or Magisk modded Roms. It just doesn't work.
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You don't talk to people like this,
Anyways I'll excuse your English since I myself is not English
1st of all I have two Samsung's note 8 n950n (Korea) and note 10 5g n971n also Korea
I have lineageOS installed on my n10 (no network) as I only use it for gaming
I have reflashed stock ROM for my device many times as a developer asked me to test ROMs for N971N (as we speak)
I understand your frustration, but this is xda if you don't explain your problems well nobody will help you (and need I remind you that every ROM(s) out there for the note ten variant did not mention N971N)
Rafin Rahman said:
How it doesn't help? What do you want to say?
Bro......like-
You don't know about N971N variants, do you? I DID SAW EVERY LISTS AND THEY ARE NOT SUPPORTED IN NORMAL WAYS! Why would I even bother asking then?????? They have Twrp but no exact workarounds for rooting it. The Base Note 10's 5g version is almost Impossible to root in a way (as I tried and used all ways in my knowledge). And About flashing, I did said it didn't helped, so it means it didn't! Like, the Volatile memory of my Note 10 5g(which is usually not affected by flashing) is corrupted due to wrong file flashings. Now The issue is, there is no network. Even flashing original roms numerous times doesn't help. Rooting via TWRP is also baseless, since even after multiple tries of rooting it by flashing SuperSu or Magisk modded Roms. It just doesn't work.
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Fyi, I have n950n and n971n
Anyways try this galaxyfirmware.com/model/SM-N971N/

Did you fix it
You can also try this the one I use
galaxyfirmware.com/model/SM-N971N/

Savi101 said:
You don't talk to people like this,
Anyways I'll excuse your English since I myself is not English
1st of all I have two Samsung's note 8 n950n (Korea) and note 10 5g n971n also Korea
I have lineageOS installed on my n10 (no network) as I only use it for gaming
I have reflashed stock ROM for my device many times as a developer asked me to test ROMs for N971N (as we speak)
I understand your frustration, but this is xda if you don't explain your problems well nobody will help you (and need I remind you that every ROM(s) out there for the note ten variant did not mention N971N)
Fyi, I have n950n and n971n
Anyways try this galaxyfirmware.com/model/SM-N971N/
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Man, I really dont speak English perfectly and am frustrated! Cz you know , this N971N is such a mess. It's exynos version is so messed up and hard to root or fix. Oh btw, your one's a exynos version or sd one? Cz that might have a influence too.
Yes I also flashed lineage OS on my Note 10 had it rooted afterwards, but which didn't worked (nothing works, like, it does says its rooted but doesn't works). But after flashing Lineage OS, i saw I have no internet, and I thought maybe its my phone's problem (which, you say isn't as you have the same issue after flashing....****) so I flashed a EFS file thinking Lineage OS might have jacked my EFS (which was totally unprofessional of me) I really was so disappointed afterwards.
No no wait, I know if I don't get help from XDA then I would not be able to get help and I also know that all other roms out there didn't included d1x or N971N as their supported device! Thats exactly why I was just saying that when you asked?
Im sorry man, I didn't wanted to be rude.... actually Im Searching here and there for a long time. Shabi_Shaw and I had a talk and I also said him too. I've been on this for 1 year and I am really in need of a way to fix my phone. The only reason I need to root my note is access the EFS folder and edit it back to normal.
Wish all these mess never happened. I mean, how the hell I thought back then that rooting can Increase N971N's battery life when it's capacity's already less