Verizon version - no OEM unlock ? - Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 Questions & Answers

The flag does not exist at all in developer options.
Does this mean verizon version bootloader is not unlockable? (Locked down)

machx1111 said:
The flag does not exist at all in developer options.
Does this mean verizon version bootloader is not unlockable? (Locked down)
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Here try this link https://www.xda-developers.com/fix-...y-s9-samsung-galaxy-s8-samsung-galaxy-note-8/ it should be the same process!

N1NJATH3ORY said:
Here try this link https://www.xda-developers.com/fix-...y-s9-samsung-galaxy-s8-samsung-galaxy-note-8/ it should be the same process!
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Thanks! I found something similar last night on a different site and it didn't seem to work. Later I will try factory reset + this procedure.
I know Verizon locks down the bootloader on the Pixels they sell... Hopefully not the same with their tablets!

Sorry to break it to you but the Verizon Galaxy Tab S4 has a locked bootloader that can't be unlocked. Pretty much any device you get on Verizon, you can expect to be locked down.

tomiga said:
Sorry to break it to you but the Verizon Galaxy Tab S4 has a locked bootloader that can't be unlocked. Pretty much any device you get on Verizon, you can expect to be locked down.
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Thanks for confirming! Back this thing goes...

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T-Mobile S4 - Bootloader Locked or Unlocked?

I'm on T-Mobile's website ready to order the S4 but I just want to know before I do if anyone knows for sure whether T-Mobile will lock the bootloader like AT&T.
Thanks!
sunilvarma said:
I'm on T-Mobile's website ready to order the S4 but I just want to know before I do if anyone knows for sure whether T-Mobile will lock the bootloader like AT&T.
Thanks!
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yes it will , so basically no root soon
bikrame said:
yes it will , so basically no root soon
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source for this info? most are saying ATT/Verizon are locked the same whereas Sprint/T-Mob are locked the same. Sprint already has CM10.1 alphas...
bikrame said:
yes it will , so basically no root soon
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2258068
Check post #3, he says his is unlocked using the motochopper.
Obtaining root is not related to the bootloader in any way.
According to this article - http://www.xda-developers.com/android/official-and-confirmed-att-galaxy-s-4-is-bootloader-locked/ - start of paragraph 3 - it's unlocked.
Still waiting for confirmation.
My bad. When I posted I read somewhere its locked lol
bikrame said:
My bad. When I posted I read somewhere its locked lol
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Most likely that may have been in one of my posts.. at the time AT&T _did_ have a verifiable bootloader (I wouldn't call it locked, per se; it just checks the boot and recovery images to make sure it's AT&T approved and is good on their network. and if AT&T images aren't used (or otherwise fooled), it'll result in a brick).
and that's awesome that the motochopper can be used to unlock bootloaders now.. motorola xoom (IIRC) all over again...
adventure_of_link said:
and that's awesome that the motochopper can be used to unlock bootloaders now..
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Motochopper is a root exploit. It does not unlock bootloaders.
Can anyone confirm this 100% one way or the other?
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[Q] How to unlock the bootloader?

I'm getting my T-MO G3 returned soon and would like to unlock the bootloader asap but I'm not exactly sure how. Is it just FASTBOOT OEM UNLOCK or is there something else?
Boot loader is not locked
3UR0TR45H said:
I'm getting my T-MO G3 returned soon and would like to unlock the bootloader asap but I'm not exactly sure how. Is it just FASTBOOT OEM UNLOCK or is there something else?
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whats the need for urgency ? there isnt a recovery even released yet.
wavrunrx said:
whats the need for urgency ? there isnt a recovery even released yet.
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Whenever I've unlocked a bootloader, it wipes the device. I'd rather do that before I set it up with my apps and accounts.
BACARDILIMON said:
Boot loader is not locked
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Correct me if I am wrong but every phone comes with a locked bootloader even the nexus line you need to unlock. We really need to stop calling encrypted bootloaders locked. So this phone isn't encrypted but surely it is locked.
Our G3 is the only one that's unlocked.
rumor has it tmobile g3 isn't locked
mgbotoe said:
rumor has it tmobile g3 isn't locked
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I'm confused I have an note 3 verizon. I am trading in my note 3 becaues of lock down bootloaders. will the G3 be easier to unlock? I have been reading that T moblie is the only one that comes unlocked.... Hmmm need some help befoere I jump Thanks
Guys. There is a difference between unlocked and unlockable. This being unlocked means there's nothing really to do. That's why it's so unusual.
mgbotoe said:
rumor has it tmobile g3 isn't locked
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I believe It's unlocked. Rooted with twrp
Unlocked, just rooted and installed twrp, nothing else to do about it.
Go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/development/root-twrp-root-twrp-tmo-lg-g3-t2821005
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verizon variant oreo

When will the Verizon variant get Oreo? Also is there any development going on as far as ROMs go for the Verizon unit? Any way to root and to safely go back to stock?
Jaimesco12 said:
When will the Verizon variant get Oreo?
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Hopefully shortly after the retail variants.
Jaimesco12 said:
Also is there any development going on as far as ROMs go for the Verizon unit?
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Well, I have had the verizon version firmware booting on my device
Jaimesco12 said:
Any way to root and to safely go back to stock?
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You can relock the bootloader, but the warranty void flag (via getvar) will still be tripped.
N10AP said:
Hopefully shortly after the retail variants.
Well, I have had the verizon version firmware booting on my device
You can relock the bootloader, but the warranty void flag (via getvar) will still be tripped.
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Wait so the Verizon one has an unlockable bootloader?
Jaimesco12 said:
Wait so the Verizon one has an unlockable bootloader?
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Unknown. I`m from UK. I have retail device.
I have successfully got the VZW firmware for Addison (though camera doesnt work) and Albus runing on my retail device.
Jaimesco12 said:
Wait so the Verizon one has an unlockable bootloader?
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Would be awesome if we did; just came from Verizon Droid turbo (Moto Maxx) and the bootloader was not unlocked until sunshine devs made it possible. Not sure if they, or anyone else, is trying.

Oem Unlocked greyed out (stuck in the left position)

Hey guys!
So i got this pixel xl last week, I as trying to root it, but the OEM Unlock tab is greyed out. the bootloader is locked
Product/Variant: marlin-US-PVT
if anyone can help please let me know.
oh i am getting one soon from Top Quality hope i don't have the same problem.
the phone is locked to a network do you know what network this was locked too or previous owner if second hand? you must request the oem unlock from the network
MrWolfman said:
the phone is locked to a network do you know what network this was locked too or previous owner if second hand? you must request the oem unlock from the network
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I just checked apparently my phone is the 2pw2100 021-A ...I know you could root it with 7.0.. but I updated as soon as I got the phone ...is there a way to root it still ?
i believe that means its oem locked to verizon, you would need to contact them about unlocking it but im not sure if verizon will, im in the UK but from what i hear verizon wont help much
MrWolfman said:
i believe that means its oem locked to verizon, you would need to contact them about unlocking it but im not sure if verizon will, im in the UK but from what i hear verizon wont help much
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:/ Okay thanks
smail amzdak on facebook solve your problem
rip
You bought a Verizon variant. With Verizon models you can't check "oem unlock" so you can't unlock the bootloader. You are stuck with a locked phone. No root.
TwelveDiamond said:
I just checked apparently my phone is the 2pw2100 021-A ...I know you could root it with 7.0.. but I updated as soon as I got the phone ...is there a way to root it still ?
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noidea24 said:
You bought a Verizon variant. With Verizon models you can't check "oem unlock" so you can't unlock the bootloader. You are stuck with a locked phone. No root.
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Maybe, the people on this thread: Verizon Pixel Bootloader unlocked? by EstiR86
Had their Verizon Pixel/Pixel XL unlocked by Smail. You can also reach him via ebay: item 222913601503
thats the best, and only bet. good luck.

I'm guessing not, but will there be any chance of development on the A505U?

I'm guessing that there's not and probably won't be any development on the A505-U, the Verizon variant of this phone? It's been a while but I'm guessing Verizon is still locking bootloaders and making it impossible...
its locked ??? try to unlock in dowloand mode says press up and hold
nikolas60 said:
its locked ??? try to unlock in dowloand mode says press up and hold
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I would assume so, as there is no oem unlock option on the phone.
dubbactrumpetmsu said:
I would assume so, as there is no oem unlock option on the phone.
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