Subj. Canadian Note 7 is supposed to be Snapdragon and as far as I understand it's unlocked.
freakinbock said:
Subj. Canadian Note 7 is supposed to be Snapdragon and as far as I understand it's unlocked.
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Snapdragon, yes. Unlocked? Not sure. I'd be willing to give it a shot and flash it if I feel brave one of these nights lol
unlocked bootloader? or carrier unlocked?
Bootloader is locked.
omf05 said:
unlocked bootloader? or carrier unlocked?
Bootloader is locked.
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Sorry, I meant carrier-unlocked.
omf05 said:
unlocked bootloader? or carrier unlocked?
Bootloader is locked.
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Carrier unlocked could possibly be useful. It was for pretty nice for the s7edge.
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Can all versions of this phone get root and custom recovery (like TWRP)? I've had other phones where this was not possible because I happened to have one were bootloader can't be unlocked. Is there a chance I get this phone and it can't be rooted? I'm in Canada.
The US snapdragon phones have locked bootloaders, the canadian exynos ones are unlocked and can attain root/recovery easily.
peachpuff said:
The US snapdragon phones have locked bootloaders, the canadian exynos ones are unlocked and can attain root/recovery easily.
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Is it possible for US ones to get root?
Yes but you have to flash an eng kernel which can be buggy and suffer battery loss.
Source: I have an AT&T s7 edge on Echoe Rom
peachpuff said:
The US snapdragon phones have locked bootloaders, the canadian exynos ones are unlocked and can attain root/recovery easily.
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Is the bootloader locked for the SM-G930U (US Unlocked) version?
Bob G said:
Is the bootloader locked for the SM-G930U (US Unlocked) version?
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Yes its also locked, only think unlocked about that phone is the ability to use it on various carriers.
peachpuff said:
Yes its also locked, only think unlocked about that phone is the ability to use it on various carriers.
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Thanks for the advice. I bought the 930F instead. I have it rooted. Now looking at Xposed ...
Is there a factory unlocked variant (preferably with an unlockable bootloader) that will work on Verizon?
No, the carrier unlocked one still has a locked bootloader.
It will still have a locked bootloader but yes, the US Unlocked variant of the S8 will work on Verizon
youngquazy said:
It will still have a locked bootloader but yes, the US Unlocked variant of the S8 will work on Verizon
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Can anyone tell me the model number for that US Unlocked variant please? Maybe provide a link for where to buy one.
Willmyphonework.net shows the SM-G9500 has all the correct bands. Will it work on Verizon?
Hi,
I need to carrier unlock a Verizon Samsung S8+.
I was told by one of these unlock code service sites that the Verizon S8+ cant be "code" unlocked. Can it be jailbreak unlocked?
is that possible?
Thanks in advance
its already unlocked, verizon is the only carrier that unlocked their s8+ at point of sale, just flash the 955u1 firmware and youll be good.
bxcovi said:
its already unlocked, verizon is the only carrier that unlocked their s8+ at point of sale, just flash the 955u1 firmware and youll be good.
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How do I flash the firmware and how can I check the firmware on the phone? under About?
its in settings, about phone and model # and baseband version heres the link to flash the firmware https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/how-to/snap-guide-flashing-standard-fw-carrier-t3627255
bxcovi said:
its in settings, about phone and model # and baseband version heres the link to flash the firmware https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/how-to/snap-guide-flashing-standard-fw-carrier-t3627255
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Hi sorry to bother again, the Prince Cosmi Odin link is dead - if I omit the flashing step, is the phone still unlocked?
I'm looking to sell it on eBay as unlocked. As long as the buyer has no problems, that's all im concerned about.
Many many thanks
edit: sorry, I misunderstood, Im downloading the official firmware to flash. Thanks
bxcovi said:
its already unlocked, verizon is the only carrier that unlocked their s8+ at point of sale, just flash the 955u1 firmware and youll be good.
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Hey is this phone still going to be fully carrier unlocked if I dont flash it? the firmware is 3.6GB!
I have baseband version G955USQU1AQK3.
Thanks much, appreciate the help more than you know.
d1440 said:
Hey is this phone still going to be fully carrier unlocked if I dont flash it? the firmware is 3.6GB!
I have baseband version G955USQU1AQK3.
Thanks much, appreciate the help more than you know.
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No, your iPhone is not locked.
Samsung s8+ verizon
Do I have to do anything to use my tmobile sim in this phone . I have a SM-g955u base band g955usqs2bql1, build number NRD90M-G955uSQS2BQL1?
Searched around and couldn't find any answer to this question. Is the Pixel 4a bought at best buy rootable? Thanks.
I bought mine from Telus and I straight up asked the guy if they lock down the bootloader, he said no and I can confirm that to be the case. OEM unlocking is available in settings after enabling developer, though I haven't actually done it yet.
I don't think any Canadian carrier locks the bootloader
giant22000 said:
Searched around and couldn't find any answer to this question. Is the Pixel 4a bought at best buy rootable? Thanks.
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Why wouldn't it be if you buy the unlocked version ? Bought mine form them it's unlocked bootloader.
Limeybastard said:
Why wouldn't it be if you buy the unlocked version ? Bought mine form them it's unlocked bootloader.
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Unlocked version doesn't mean bootloader unlockable, it means sim card unlocked.
Pixel 2 "unlocked" version from Best Buy was not bootloader unlockable.
To anyone who's looking for this information, I can confirm the Best Buy variant of the Pixel 4a is bootloader unlockable.
giant22000 said:
Unlocked version doesn't mean bootloader unlockable, it means sim card unlocked.
Pixel 2 "unlocked" version from Best Buy was not bootloader unlockable.
To anyone who's looking for this information, I can confirm the Best Buy variant of the Pixel 4a is bootloader unlockable.
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I already stated that in my previous post that it was boot loader unlocked if you buy the unlocked version from Best Buy.
Thanks for your forum service and confirming again ???
Is this possible?
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Is this possible?
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Yes but if it's the US model you need a paid unlock service first. If it's exynos then you don't. I had my N986U1 unlocked here.