Does anyone know if there is an exynos(bootloader unlockable) variant of the galaxy fold? Which would probably be the sm-f907f. I can't seem to find any details or confirmations on it.
There is only SD varaint for this handset
kyleongwl said:
There is only SD varaint for this handset
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So that means no twrp and the like. I think I'll pass this one.
SnowFuhrer said:
So that means no twrp and the like. I think I'll pass this one.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I thought the same but I did buy one and found that the bootloader is 100% unlockable meaning no reason we can't root, have TWRP, etc.
I suspected it may be locked since the US variants are locked (generally anyway) but yeah - in this case it is NOT locked.
chrisaw said:
I thought the same but I did buy one and found that the bootloader is 100% unlockable meaning no reason we can't root, have TWRP, etc.
I suspected it may be locked since the US variants are locked (generally anyway) but yeah - in this case it is NOT locked.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's good news to hear.
Related
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!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yes it will , so basically no root soon
bikrame said:
yes it will , so basically no root soon
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Motochopper is a root exploit. It does not unlock bootloaders.
Can anyone confirm this 100% one way or the other?
GNex // Toro // CodeX // AK exp // Hue
Are you waiting unlocked bootloader before buying LG G3 ?
Yes.
Sent from my One M8 using Tapatalk
Yess
Yes
Got the phone already and waiting!
I guess i cant read well? The poll is for NEW potential G3 buyers ONLY!
doctor78SI said:
I guess i cant read well? The poll is for NEW potential G3 buyers ONLY!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well , there is even others option , so even if people have it yet they can write down their opinion
Yes from me as well...
I bought LG G3 D855 and got know boot loader is locked afterwords. So I vote "No".
Nevertheless, this is beautiful device.
Det45ku11 said:
Got the phone already and waiting!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yup, me too
Unlocked bootloader is not "always" necessary, the G2 have loki and not unlocked bootloader, whit great and a lot of development, i'm sure if we can get loki, don't need an unlocked bootloader.
Yes
jamm513 said:
Unlocked bootloader is not "always" necessary, the G2 have loki and not unlocked bootloader, whit great and a lot of development, i'm sure if we can get loki, don't need an unlocked bootloader.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
We can't get loki, lg blocked that exploit
Yes!
p70shooter said:
We can't get loki, lg blocked that exploit
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Not loki but thecube said something about another kind of exploit, if it's not possible with the "standard" unlock.
Before buying the g3 , I already knew about th locked bootloader. But I just have to get it because of the sexy look . Would love to try cm , aosp on this phone but I can wait as the stock rom isn't that bad that I wanted to use cm straightaway .
You guys might be waiting some time ?, doubt it will happen, but hope the best for you.
Returned mine, but not only because of the locked bootloader
Fir3blade said:
You guys might be waiting some time ?, doubt it will happen, but hope the best for you.
Returned mine, but not only because of the locked bootloader
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Always gotta be a negative person when it comes to boot loader being unlocked one way or another.. So please just go troll somewhere else
Got the phone,saled but if bootloader unlock i will buy again
Ive been waiting to buy it until the bootloader is unlocked. I refuse to spend my money on a device that im buying outright and not be able to do what I want with it.
LG your going to lose money if you don't allow an unlock. .sony does...htc does...samsung doesnt even lock the Canadian bootloaders.... ill buy from one of those companies instead until you do what is right for your customers.
sent from Canada via my Note 3, Note 2 or One X+
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?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hopefully shortly after the retail variants.
Jaimesco12 said:
Also is there any development going on as far as ROMs go for the Verizon unit?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Wait so the Verizon one has an unlockable bootloader?
Jaimesco12 said:
Wait so the Verizon one has an unlockable bootloader?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
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)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for confirming! Back this thing goes...
I've got my eyes on a unlocked Verizon pixel 3 XL that's unlocked. How deep is Verizon's software in the pixel and would it even be possible to fully convert it to a regular Google pixel?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-3-xl/help/verizon-pixel-3xl-vs-google-pixel-3xl-t3863130
Please use the search function before posting a new topic. Multiple threads about the same thing only confuse and clutter. Thanks.
mac208x said:
I've got my eyes on a unlocked Verizon pixel 3 XL that's unlocked. How deep is Verizon's software in the pixel and would it even be possible to fully convert it to a regular Google pixel?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If the bootloader is unlocked I don't see any reason you can't use the non verizon firmware on it. The devices themselves are identical, just the firmware is different. Note that I have not done this so you're at your own risk.
Sent from my [device_name] using XDA-Developers Legacy app
jd1639 said:
If the bootloader is unlocked I don't see any reason you can't use the non verizon firmware on it. The devices themselves are identical, just the firmware is different. Note that I have not done this so you're at your own risk.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
As far as I know it's sim unlocked. If that's unlocked, bootloader should be unlockable as well right? Or how does the process go on the pixel?
On 6T it's you get a sim unlock, then you send a request application, once approved they send you a .bin to unlock the bootloader thru fastboot
mac208x said:
As far as I know it's sim unlocked. If that's unlocked, bootloader should be unlockable as well right? Or how does the process go on the pixel?
On 6T it's you get a sim unlock, then you send a request application, once approved they send you a .bin to unlock the bootloader thru fastboot
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No, sim and bootloader are two different things. You'd need the bootloader unlocked to flash the regular Google pixel firmware. Sim unlock just allows you to use the phone on different carriers.
Sent from my [device_name] using XDA-Developers Legacy app
spotmark said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-3-xl/help/verizon-pixel-3xl-vs-google-pixel-3xl-t3863130
Please use the search function before posting a new topic. Multiple threads about the same thing only confuse and clutter. Thanks.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There was absolutely nothing helpful In that thread, just speculations.
jd1639 said:
No, sim and bootloader are two different things. You'd need the bootloader unlocked to flash the regular Google pixel firmware. Sim unlock just allows you to use the phone on different carriers.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I understand the difference so In another words the bootloader is not unlockable on the Verizon one and there is no process for once it's sim unlocked like it is on the Oneplus 6T (where sim unlock is required in order to unlock bootloader)
mac208x said:
I understand the difference so In another words the bootloader is not unlockable on the Verizon one and there is no process for once it's sim unlocked like it is on the Oneplus 6T (where sim unlock is required in order to unlock bootloader)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No you will not be able to unlock the bootloader on the Verizon variant weather it is sim unlocked or not. However you can uninstall all the pre loaded Verizon apps. I had the Verizon model and was able to uninstall all the bloat. The only difference is the bootloader and being able to root.
Misterxtc said:
No you will not be able to unlock the bootloader on the Verizon variant weather it is sim unlocked or not. However you can uninstall all the pre loaded Verizon apps. I had the Verizon model and was able to uninstall all the bloat. The only difference is the bootloader and being able to root.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Oh balls. So the only way it's to crack it? That's peachy
mac208x said:
There was absolutely nothing helpful In that thread, just speculations.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The very first post in that thread says the VZW bootloader can't be unlocked.
mac208x said:
Oh balls. So the only way it's to crack it? That's peachy
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Correct, you might want to check this thread out. It is being looked in to but doesn't look all that promising.
Misterxtc said:
Correct, you might want to check this thread out. It is being looked in to but doesn't look all that promising.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I've read thru it, I mean someone will crack it sooner or later. Some fine folks brainstorming it. Wish it was as simple as on the one plus, you just wait 7 days and you're unlocked.
Is there a difference in model number or something on the box itself?
mac208x said:
Is there a difference in model number or something on the box itself?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you want an unlockable bootloader steer clear of verizon plain and simple. No way around it
c_86 said:
If you want an unlockable bootloader steer clear of verizon plain and simple. No way around it
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I know, was trying to make sure the one I was getting on eBay was infact a Google one. Apparently there's a major difference in the label. Same model number etc. However there's a lot more writing on it. Mention of imported by Google Canada which isn't present on the Verizon one.