Hi, is it possible to root or unlock the bootloader for this model?
I bought it without realizing the U.S. models have issues with rooting, totally my fault.
If not, can anyone confirm which models CAN unlock bootloader? I can't find a list for this anywhere.
I live in China, can the Chinese models unlock bootloader? I bought this U.S. model since they have Google already and have the same 4g and 5g bands as in China.
US model cannot be unlocked... I'm pretty sure every other model can be unlocked
cass89 said:
US model cannot be unlocked... I'm pretty sure every other model can be unlocked
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This would explain why the U.S. model here is so cheap, only 730 USD for a new one with 500 gigs of storage, which is 25% cheaper then the Chinese model that includes dual sim-cards.
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wHICH IS model of verizon>?
which is better G920F from HANDTEC in 712.5$ or 600% verizon ?
updates and all this will be in HANDTEC?
Uhhh, were you looking to use this on Verizon or internationally? I'm going to assume you wanted to use this in the UK?
The Verizon model will have a locked bootloader, and root will be almost impossible.
Wanting to order a unlocked Samsung s7 edge for AT&T. Don't want to get stuck with a locked down phone like the AT&T Samsung s5 I have. Been reading about the sim card locking to the network. And about getting a code to unlock the phone. Like to have the option to root/mod my s7 in the future. Am I just better off to wait it out?
First off what do you mean by locked? AT&T will unlock a fully paid phone from it's network upon request to be used on any other GSM carrier. If you want an unlocked phone with unlocked bootloader your best bet is to buy a T-Mobile variant as it has Snapdragon 820 and open bootloader. The Global unlocked version of the device is unlocked but is also Exynoss 8890 so less likely to get ROMs or root.
cepheid46e2 said:
First off what do you mean by locked? AT&T will unlock a fully paid phone from it's network upon request to be used on any other GSM carrier. If you want an unlocked phone with unlocked bootloader your best bet is to buy a T-Mobile variant as it has Snapdragon 820 and open bootloader. The Global unlocked version of the device is unlocked but is also Exynoss 8890 so less likely to get ROMs or root.
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Not every international s7 phone comes fully unlocked. Some are locked to certain regions of the world or country. Make sure to ask from a seller in email if it will work on your country before ordering. Some will have to open the box to make a call or something as part of some unlocking process. At least that was the case when I got my s6
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ChuckWow550 said:
Not every international s7 phone comes fully unlocked. Some are locked to certain regions of the world or country. Make sure to ask from a seller in email if it will work on your country before ordering. Some will have to open the box to make a call or something as part of some unlocking process. At least that was the case when I got my s6
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Except for the "Global" version which is g390/5F. The phone are not region locked this time but you should check the bands to make sure it's compatible with your carrier.
Thanks for the repls . I live in the Eastern US. By Unlocked, I really just want to be able to root my s7. I don't see me leaving AT&T any time soon. I had an International unlocked Samsung s4, never had any trouble with rooting and installing CROMS. Bought the Samsung s5 striaght from At&T and never could get it rooted. For me, being able to root and play with the CROMS is a big deal.
Can anyone enlighten me on the model number for the unlocked U.S. version of the A9? I searched and found "2PQ9120", but ebay, etc. seems to quantify that as being the AT&T variant. Is it the international version I need? ...I was under the impression int. versions of phones are a bad idea for U.S. use since the frequencies for high speed data don't match up. Thanks.
You can go right to HTC's website and buy the unlocked one there, the one HTC has for sale on there website is the unlocked edition
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You can go right to HTC's website and buy the unlocked one there, the one HTC has for sale on there website is the unlocked edition
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I want to know the model number so that I don't have to buy it from HTC. Much cheaper elsewhere. Thanks though. :good:
I bought mine directly from HTC and they gave me a carrier locked version and have been dealing with trying to get it resolved since June 2016 it is now December and it is still not resolved I am not sure what to do. They sent me Model number 2PQ93. I was able to get the DSL removed and now only have voice service and no data.
Mine is USA unlocked model, 2PQ9120 (the name model is the same that AT&T variant).
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Can anyone enlighten me on the model number for the unlocked U.S. version of the A9? I searched and found "2PQ9120", but ebay, etc. seems to quantify that as being the AT&T variant. Is it the international version I need? ...I was under the impression int. versions of phones are a bad idea for U.S. use since the frequencies for high speed data don't match up. Thanks.
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Reboot your device to recovery and you will find the model number.
here are the model numbers
Hi everyone!
During a year that I spent in the US, I bought a galaxy S7 Sprint (SM-G930P).
I live in France now, so back in Europe, I tried to use this phone on the European network, and as you probably know, it's not compatible. I have to use a SM-G930F firmware, which is made for different chip (F is for exynos chip, P is for snapdragon qualcomm).
(I successfully flashed my phone with SM-G930U firmware and it works pretty well, but still not compatible witch European SIM cards...)
So I wondering, do you thinks it's possible to change the motherboard from a Snapdragon to a Exynos?
I'm used to the disassembly part, that's not the point. Same for the fact that I can find some cheap S7 one eBay now, it will still be more expansive than just a motherboard and I'd like to reuse this phone...
The question is, do you think the motherboard will be compatible with all other components inside ?
Thanks for your help
Different chipset, might not work / expensive gamble
Be better off selling that one and buying the G930F
Is your phone SIM unlocked though?
I was under impression if the phone's sim is unlocked it will work abroad ?
Did you buy it second hand or new? Since it's a carrier model (930P) when the unlocked model is 930U, it would be carrier locked unless you got the carrier to unlock it.
If second hand, might be the person lied about it being unlocked. There's a few sites that'll give you unlock codes, I think samsung can do it directly too.
No, it's a first hand.
It was locked with Sprint (930P), after several try and a long week, I finally succesfully install the 930U firmware. Don't remeber exactly how, it was month ago, but I think I have to downgrade the phone before.
But I just did that to try, still the 930U firmware don't work in Europe, I have to flash the 930F. And apparently, can't do that with a snapdragon chip...
Flashing the 930U firmware doesn't carrier unlock the phone. Carrier unlock has to be done by the carrier, or someone with carrier access.
If you bought it from Sprint, you will have to call sprint to get them to unlock it, otherwise the phone will remain locked down to Sprint. Either that or you have to use a third party unlock like http://updato.com/unlock
Once unlocked it should work in Europe, but mileage may vary as the snapdragon models use different network modems than the 930F model.
I had the sm-g930a and i selled it then i buy sm-g930f,
It's the only thing you can do
I was recently gifted a S22 ultra because my wife saw I was thinking of buying a new phone (a version I could root) and thought she would buy me a s22 ultra and surprise me with it
I was hoping that there is a bootloader unlocking service for my phone
Nope..can't be boot unlocked
Lvl5Magikarp said:
I was recently gifted a S22 ultra because my wife saw I was thinking of buying a new phone (a version I could root) and thought she would buy me a s22 ultra and surprise me with it
I was hoping that there is a bootloader unlocking service for my phone
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What's the model number of the phone you were gifted? Not all S22's have locked bootloader.
varcor said:
What's the model number of the phone you were gifted? Not all S22's have locked bootloader.
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US model
SM-S908U1
Lvl5Magikarp said:
US model
SM-S908U1
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U.S. Bootloader's are locked.
Paul_Deemer said:
U.S. Bootloader's are locked.
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hi
which carrier’s variants in the US are unlockable? Tks
JIN_RUI said:
hi
which carrier’s variants in the US are unlockable? Tks
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None! All US models are Unlockable. It's not Samsungs Fault. U.S. Carriers demand it so Samsung has to go along with it.
JIN_RUI said:
hi
which carrier’s variants in the US are unlockable? Tks
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You need to buy the SM-S908E or S908E/DS model. You could buy the S9080 model, but this doesn't have all the radio bands for better 5G support.
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None! All US models are Unlockable. It's not Samsungs Fault. U.S. Carriers demand it so Samsung has to go along with it.
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Really? I always assumed this was Samsung's doing.. Why would the carriers require that?
Can anyone verify if the S908E/DS supports 4G and 5G for T-Mobile and ATT?
I don't understand why they make this so confusing.. GSMArena shows E and DS as separate models, but Amazon sells a single phone, model 'E/DS'.. and GSMArena doesn't specify which models support which bands
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Really? I always assumed this was Samsung's doing.. Why would the carriers require that?
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It just the way the Carriers operate.