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Root Samsung Galaxy J7 SM-J727V

Hey XDA. I need a little help. I tried CF Auto Root for this device, and it didn't work. It just fails. I have run as Odin as administrator, and tried different USB ports and tried different cords, NOTHING WORKS. Please help. This is the Verizon variant of the J7. It runs Android Nougat 7.0 and has the July 1, 2017 security patch. Knox version is in the screenshots.

Jacobgacs said:
Hey XDA. I need a little help. I tried CF Auto Root for this device, and it didn't work. It just fails. I have run as Odin as administrator, and tried different USB ports and tried different cords, NOTHING WORKS. Please help. This is the Verizon variant of the J7. It runs Android Nougat 7.0 and has the July 1, 2017 security patch. Knox version is in the screenshots.
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A little help would be very much appreciated.

Jacobgacs said:
A little help would be very much appreciated.
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Bro you have to unlock the oem unlock toggle on the developer settings on your phone in order to use c.f. auto root but I notice that the verizon wireless don't have that option to unlock the bootloader

williejack619 said:
Bro you have to unlock the oem unlock toggle on the developer settings on your phone in order to use c.f. auto root but I notice that the verizon wireless don't have that option to unlock the bootloader
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So, I really don't have any options?

I'm in the same spot with this phone. I found instructions online to root it but all mention the enabling OEM unlock, which the phone doesn't have. I guess either these online instructions are clickbait or the Verizon version is different. Does anyone have any ideas how to root this?

IglooJohnson said:
I'm in the same spot with this phone. I found instructions online to root it but all mention the enabling OEM unlock, which the phone doesn't have. I guess either these online instructions are clickbait or the Verizon version is different. Does anyone have any ideas how to root this?
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I too have a similar issue only i cant get to developer mode to change oem lock or bypass the frp lock... j727p boost phone All Frp methods involve setting debugging and real term doesn't work either because when i can get it to dial out there is no option for adding new contact or even sending a message.. Seems its all been updated out of existence?

Virgin mobile galaxy J727P
Badazz Mofojoe said:
I too have a similar issue only i cant get to developer mode to change oem lock or bypass the frp lock... j727p boost phone All Frp methods involve setting debugging and real term doesn't work either because when i can get it to dial out there is no option for adding new contact or even sending a message.. Seems its all been updated out of existence?
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Go into about phone keeps pressing build number you should have it after that on boost !! Verizon bootloader is locked !!

ohk
so conclusion there is no way to root the sm727v?. hm. that's a waste.

You can do bootloader
To do bootloader, you need to turn off the phone, then hold power, volume up and home, and release power when you see the version info thta normally appears. The system will say that it is updating, but just wait.

Actually if you get into the phone settings and look for Carrier unlock you can call Verizon and get number I believe that's how you unlock the bootloader if I'm wrong please correct me I'm still kinda new at this so let me know

What do you mean by "carrier unlock"?
Edit: Thats to unlock the carrier lock, as in, the lock preventing sims from other carriers from working.

Have you figured this out yet?
Jacobgacs said:
Hey XDA. I need a little help. I tried CF Auto Root for this device, and it didn't work. It just fails. I have run as Odin as administrator, and tried different USB ports and tried different cords, NOTHING WORKS. Please help. This is the Verizon variant of the J7. It runs Android Nougat 7.0 and has the July 1, 2017 security patch. Knox version is in the screenshots.
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I'm having the same problem I tried using Odin with C.F. root and can't it fails and it with root

Bootloader Unlock Guide

DISCLAIMER: I'm not responsible for anything that happens to your device. Use the steps below at your own risk . Be mindful of the facts unlocking bootloader voids your warranty and also hard resets your device - ALL YOUR DATA, SETTINGS, FILES AND APPS WILL BE DELETED. These steps worked for me - I own Chinese version of 8.4" LTE model. I do not know if they will work for any other models of M5, including European versions, WiFi only version and 10" models.
To execute the steps below you will need to obtain unlock code, specific to bootloader of your device. There is a slow, painful and free way to get it, and there is a quick and easy way to get the code instantly, which will cost you 4 euros. The slow way is to create Huawei ID, register on Huawei website and request the unlock code directly from Huawei, through dedicated link they provide. I do not use this method, so I don't have the link - do not ask. You will have to provide justification why you need it, such as being a developer and you bought the device to develop and make a living off of it - something Huawei support would find reasonable. In most cases they will not agree to unlock bootloader if you just tell them you want to install some roms. In this guide I will be describing the other method to get it done, which costs 4 euros.
Follow these steps.
1. Go to DC Unlocker website, register for an account (or login, if you already have one)
2. Buy 4 credits (cost is 4 euro) using the Buy link
3. Download the latest DC Unlocker client (pictures 1,2 below)
4. Open the DC Unlocker client, click "server" tab on the right (picture 1) , enter your website login you created in step 1 and click "Check Login"
5. Select "Huawei phones" from "Select manufacturer" dropdown
6. On your M5, go to Dialer app, and type in *#*#2846579#*#* to open Project Menu
7. Click Background Settings->USB Port Settings->Manufacture Mode
8. Connect your M5 to PC via USB cable and return to DC Unlocker client
9. Click the Search button to detect your device. It should be detected as "Huawei HiSilicon Kirin Android" (picture 1)
10. Click "Unlocking" tab
11. Click "Read Bootloader Code"(picture 2). It may not work on the first try, but don't worry - unsuccessful bootloader code reads do not spend your credits. Give it a few seconds, disconnect/reconnect USB cable and try again
12. Copy and save generated bootloader code
13. Download Huawei Multi Tool from the bottom of this page and install it
14. Boot into download mode by powering off your M5, then holding Vol Down + Power keys simultaneously for a few seconds and then plugging in USB cable while still holding these 2 keys
15. Open Multi Tool v8 and paste the code you got from DC Unlocker into "Get Unlock Key" input field
16 Click "Use your key" button next to it (picture 3)
17. On the bottom right click the green "Unlock bootloader" button
18. You will get a bunch of warnings on your M5 screen about unlocking bootloader - press Vol Up key and then Power key
19. At this point your bootloader will be unlocked and M5 will factory reset itself
Note: using Multi Tool is optional. Instead, if you have ADB tools with fastboot installed on your PC, then after step 14 you can just use fastboot to unlock your bootloader, by typing "fastboot oem unlock <code>"
Note 2: I don't do tech support via PM, so don't PM me for help or with questions. Use the thread instead, and some other XDA members or myself will probably help you. Good luck!
Now I'm hoping some dev takes a shine to our phablet, and compiles TWRP build for it. It can certainly be installed now that we managed to unlock the bootloader

To enter Project Mode on Wifi only tablets, open calculator and enter () () 2,846,579 () (). On 10.8" tablet, it will need to be in landscape mode to get all the calculator symbols to show.

Am I right that warranty is still intact, as Huawei does not know what we are doing?
as long as we relock it when we are done ?

Apo11on said:
2. Buy 4 credits (cost is 4 euro) using the Buy link
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Why do we have to pay for it? I bet there's an easy way to unlock it without to pay, isn't it?
This Page describe an unlock process for huawei devices that's likely the prozess for Google or Motorola devices.
Isn't it working on the M5, too?

Marcopoloy13 said:
Why do we have to pay for it? I bet there's an easy way to unlock it without to pay, isn't it?
This Page describe an unlock process for huawei devices that's likely the prozess for Google or Motorola devices.
Isn't it working on the M5, too?
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I think an answer for using the "unofficial" way would be that officially having an unlocked bootloader may void your warranty and I do not know how nice Huawei plays with that, so that the "official" way is not the best option to many people ...
If the device is halfway bricked, however, and you cannot restore the locked bootloader, they still know and are not too friendly either, because one did not use the proper method ...

kev1807 said:
I think an answer for using the "unofficial" way would be that officially having an unlocked bootloader may void your warranty and I do not know how nice Huawei plays with that, so that the "official" way is not the best option to many people ...
If the device is halfway bricked, however, and you cannot restore the locked bootloader, they still know and are not too friendly either, because one did not use the proper method ...
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Your assumptions are incorrect. Warranty is voided no matter whichever way you use to unlock. The correct answer to Marcopoloy13' post is that (1) he doesn't "have to" do anything, and (2) the site he linked, simply echoes what I already said in the OP - that you can contact Huawei to request the unlock code.

Was just guessing

Apo11on said:
Your assumptions are incorrect. Warranty is voided no matter whichever way you use to unlock. The correct answer to Marcopoloy13' post is that (1) he doesn't "have to" do anything, and (2) the site he linked, simply echoes what I already said in the OP - that you can contact Huawei to request the unlock code.
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I requested the unlock code via email. They were quick in replying but none of the codes they sent worked. They sent me 4 different codes and one was even my tablets serial number! Gave up asking in the end and will just use dc unlocker.

If you have been successful unlocking your M5 bootloader using the steps provided - please share your experience here, including any kind of problems you've encountered and how did you solve them. This will help others.

Worked for me with no issues. Quick and easy.

magnumlove said:
Worked for me with no issues. Quick and easy.
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Which Model do you use? And congrats for unlocking.

florian-m19 said:
Which Model do you use? And congrats for unlocking.
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CMR-W09 (10.8" wifi)

after you successful unlock youre device, is it possible to root it without twrp ?

florian-m19 said:
after you successful unlock youre device, is it possible to root it without twrp ?
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You could have a look at this thread from the Huawei Mate 9 forum and give it a try but with relevant Mediapad M5 firmware! https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-9/how-to/guide-install-magisk-mate-9-running-t3773878

magnumlove said:
You could have a look at this thread from the Huawei Mate 9 forum and give it a try but with relevant Mediapad M5 firmware! https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-9/how-to/guide-install-magisk-mate-9-running-t3773878
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Is there a way back if it does not work?

I also have the CMR-w09 how ever DC can not find the device i have it fully installed on my windows 10 maybe it is because of HI(hiwai sync)?
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Marcopoloy13 said:
Why do we have to pay for it? I bet there's an easy way to unlock it without to pay, isn't it?
[new user can not post url"]This Page[/XXX] describe an unlock process for huawei devices that's likely the prozess for Google or Motorola devices.
Isn't it working on the M5, too?
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I tried this but the link does not open to register for unlock? also i am based in Uk and there is no option to give a UK number
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m5mediapad said:
I also have the CMR-w09 how ever DC can not find the device i have it fully installed on my windows 10 maybe it is because of HI(hiwai sync)?
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I tried this but the link does not open to register for unlock? also i am based in Uk and there is no option to give a UK number
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I am trying yo get debian9 with xfce fully installed on this tablet with NO andriod system running such as linux deploy or VNC....

Am I the only one who couldn't get these instructions to work?
I can't get the device to install cleanly on either or my two Windows PCs. Perhaps I need drivers?
Perhaps as a result, DC Unlocker won't find my phone via automatic detection.
I might be able to get a code elsewhere - but I also can't get this thing to boot into Download mode.
Am I supposed to enable anything in Developer Options?
When I hook up to my PC, I get asked whether I want to charge only or xfer files or photos. Does it matter what I select?
Manufacture mode tends to revert back to Hisuite mode after I disconnect the USB cable.
Thanks...
(ETA - I figured out DL mode - the instructions say "power keyS" not "power key" - my bad)
(ETA - I got my key from DC. Got the following error message from Multi-Tool - 'Error! Unable to execute command, check the status of Bootloader and FRP (Phone Finder).' I'll figure this out.)
(ETA - turns out you have to enable OEM unlocking, who'd a thunk it. For the record, I'm not that Android illiterate, this is simply the first device I have bought in years, the first device I've bought within days of first root, and I'm used to everything being spelled out. Big thanks to the OP nonetheless!)

thref23 said:
Am I the only one who couldn't get these instructions to work?
I can't get the device to install cleanly on either or my two Windows PCs. Perhaps I need drivers?
Perhaps as a result, DC Unlocker won't find my phone via automatic detection.
I might be able to get a code elsewhere - but I also can't get this thing to boot into Download mode.
Am I supposed to enable anything in Developer Options?
When I hook up to my PC, I get asked whether I want to charge only or xfer files or photos. Does it matter what I select?
Manufacture mode tends to revert back to Hisuite mode after I disconnect the USB cable.
Thanks...
(ETA - I figured out DL mode - the instructions say "power keyS" not "power key" - my bad)
(ETA - I got my key from DC. Got the following error message from Multi-Tool - 'Error! Unable to execute command, check the status of Bootloader and FRP (Phone Finder).' I'll figure this out.)
(ETA - turns out you have to enable OEM unlocking, who'd a thunk it. For the record, I'm not that Android illiterate, this is simply the first device I have bought in years, the first device I've bought within days of first root, and I'm used to everything being spelled out. Big thanks to the OP nonetheless!)
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How'd you fix the device not being detected? I've tried everything to get drivers installed, but none of them work. I'm stuck at finding the phone via automatic detection.

PewPewK said:
How'd you fix the device not being detected? I've tried everything to get drivers installed, but none of them work. I'm stuck at finding the phone via automatic detection.
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I'm not 100% sure, but three things:
Make sure to enable USB debugging via Developer Options.
Make sure you are still in Manufacturer mode, and have not been reverted back to Hisuite mode, before hooking it up to your PC .
I installed and opened Multi-Tool before I successfully generated a code; I forget if I did anything in particular, but it prompted me to download a Huawei_Drivers zip file that I might or might not have needed.

thref23 said:
I'm not 100% sure, but three things:
Make sure to enable USB debugging via Developer Options.
Make sure you are still in Manufacturer mode, and have not been reverted back to Hisuite mode, before hooking it up to your PC .
I installed and opened Multi-Tool before I successfully generated a code; I forget if I did anything in particular, but it prompted me to download a Huawei_Drivers zip file that I might or might not have needed.
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I managed to fix it, but I'm also not clear on what I did that caused it to work for others who might be running into the problem.
The last thing I did before it worked was install and update the latest HiSuite from Huawei's website. Otherwise I also was trying to install the Huawei drivers from Multi-Tool. Either one of those is likely the culprit for it finally working.

HELP!! I can't access engineering mode

hey , I own a one plus 7 pro (build number 9.5.13.gm21AA) non rooted and I can't access engineering mode.
I've tried everything *#808# but after I type that in the dialer, the text disappears. also I found about 3 or 4 other codes but non of them work.
I need to access it access it so I can activate the VOLTE.
please help :crying:

It is removed by OnePlus

marko94 said:
It is removed by OnePlus
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is there anyway else to install the volte ??

Try this. https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/onepl...-0-171117173719-25c8842-android-apk-download/

##DATA## Choose edit, code is 000000 volte is located in ims

TWxFISTPUMP said:
##DATA## Choose edit, code is 000000 volte is located in ims
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What?

bonada said:
hey , I own a one plus 7 pro (build number 9.5.13.gm21AA) non rooted and I can't access engineering mode.
I've tried everything *#808# but after I type that in the dialer, the text disappears. also I found about 3 or 4 other codes but non of them work.
I need to access it access it so I can activate the VOLTE.
please help :crying:
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I've dived quite a bit into this now and the guide for enabling volte... Firstly, your going top need to root the device and unlock the BL.

cantenna said:
I've dived quite a bit into this now and the guide for enabling volte... Firstly, your going top need to root the device and unlock the BL.
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Can you please provide more info. I want to access engineer mode, but it's not happening for me. Rooted.

hallo dare said:
Can you please provide more info. I want to access engineer mode, but it's not happening for me. Rooted.
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Engineermod.apk and oem toolkit.apk only work if installed as a system priv-app.
Easiest way to do that is with "App Systemizer" you can push the apk with option 3 to that directory.. Then reboot and diaper codes will work with the One Plus stock diaper only.

Hi,
tried this, but after entering into engineering mode, when I switch on serial, goes back to dialer, serial cannot be enabled. Any idea?

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...

Bootloader unlock GALAXY A13 5G

Greetings,
I'm really frustrated trying different methods online to show the hidden "OEM unlock" in developers menu, but without avail. Anyone can help to root this mobile?
VERSION:
AP: A136WVLU1AUK9
CP: A136WVLU1AUK9
CSC: A136WOYV1AUK9
MODEL: SM-A136W
Android Version: 11
Regards,

Hope this helps

droidkill3r said:
Hope this helps
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Thank you for sharing, I’ll give it a try

To root a phone's Android unlocking its bootloader is NOT required.
You simply have to add SU binary to Android's filesystem and make this binary executable.

I want to oem unlock bootloader for trwp and roms but I can't find oem unlock in dev settings and tried the video above and a couple of other things I found

You need the Samsung flash tool and the version of android for the phone and su +twep+magisk is optional good luck
Ps. Allways back up everything!

lashark06 said:
You need the Samsung flash tool and the version of android for the phone and su +twep+magisk is optional good luck
Ps. Allways back up everything!
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And I'm fixing the Samsung flash tool is PC only correct? My **** got stolen like a few weeks ago so I'm trying to figure out how to do this **** without a computer and it's a pain in the ass pretty much impossible.

I am having this issue and can't find a resolution for it anywhere.
Boost Galaxy a13 5g android 12:
No OEM unlock switch available...
The trick changing the date doesn't work at all...
I am not trying to flash custom ROM, just to tweak the system kernal settings.
I seen someone mentioned to root w/o the OEM unlocking switch available, all that is needed is to flash the SU binary with Odin.. I haven't tried this yet but I am almost positive Odin for windows doesn't even read the Samsung devices without the bootloader being unlocked.
Anyone care to chime in here? i'd be very appreciative!
Mainly WTF is the OEM unlock switch not available on my device. I actually have 2 of the same devices and both are without the switch.
Also would flashing SU work and do the trick?
Any other useful information you could send my way would be really helpful too.

Maybe who's find how to unlock bootloader on this device after July update?

When u chage time back to 3 years OEM Unlock is comeback

nagante0 said:
When u chage time back to 3 years OEM Unlock is comeback
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Tell how to do this

I just got the galaxy a13 and have tried to unlock the bootloader without success. Has anyone figured this out or am I looking in the correct forum?

nagante0 said:
When u chage time back to 3 years OEM Unlock is comeback
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Tried this multiple tines without success. Can you explain ?

hello guys. i have an mkopa samsung galaxy a13, -current binary Samsung official -KG state Active (01) -OEM lock On(L) -Eng mode Factory bin allowed (DASEUL) -Eng mode Atcmd allowed(DASEUL).............is it possible to flash its software....?????????? bootloader also locked

xXx yYy said:
To root a phone's Android unlocking its bootloader is NOT required.
You simply have to add SU binary to Android's filesystem and make this binary executable.
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how do i achieve this

DerekLindvall said:
I am having this issue and can't find a resolution for it anywhere.
Boost Galaxy a13 5g android 12:
No OEM unlock switch available...
The trick changing the date doesn't work at all...
I am not trying to flash custom ROM, just to tweak the system kernal settings.
I seen someone mentioned to root w/o the OEM unlocking switch available, all that is needed is to flash the SU binary with Odin.. I haven't tried this yet but I am almost positive Odin for windows doesn't even read the Samsung devices without the bootloader being unlocked.
Anyone care to chime in here? i'd be very appreciative!
Mainly WTF is the OEM unlock switch not available on my device. I actually have 2 of the same devices and both are without the switch.
Also would flashing SU work and do the trick?
Any other useful information you could send my way would be really helpful Odin is sams factory setup utility
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Odin is sam's factory utility for setup and repair. It will flash any sams device with it's OEM firmwear AFASIK

DerekLindvall said:
I am having this issue and can't find a resolution for it anywhere.
Boost Galaxy a13 5g android 12:
No OEM unlock switch available...
The trick changing the date doesn't work at all...
I am not trying to flash custom ROM, just to tweak the system kernal settings.
I seen someone mentioned to root w/o the OEM unlocking switch available, all that is needed is to flash the SU binary with Odin.. I haven't tried this yet but I am almost positive Odin for windows doesn't even read the Samsung devices without the bootloader being unlocked.
Anyone care to chime in here? i'd be very appreciative!
Mainly WTF is the OEM unlock switch not available on my device. I actually have 2 of the same devices and both are without the switch.
Also would flashing SU work and do the trick?
Any other useful information you could send my way would be really helpful too.
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United States versions of samsung phones never have the oem unlock option. even if it is unlocked.

TheWorldYT said:
United States versions of samsung phones never have the oem unlock option. even if it is unlocked.
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only models outside the united states have the oem unlock option.

TheWorldYT said:
only models outside the united states have the oem unlock option.
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Is there any way to root the A136U 5g without unlocking the bootloader. I'm currently running on Android 13.. I want to delete or debloat the ATT & Samsung app installed at that takes up 8G of storage