Do the Canadian variants of the S20 (ending with W) have an unlockable bootloader?
Can anyone with a Canadian device check if OEM Unlock is available in the Development Options?
The A505W does have an unlockable bootloader, so I was wondering..
Thanks!
Dream on, its locked. Every north american snapdragon samsung phone is locked, that a505w is an exynos so its unlocked.
peachpuff said:
Dream on, its locked. Every north american snapdragon samsung phone is locked, that a505w is an exynos so its unlocked.
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I just upgraded from the s7edge which I went back to after not being able to root the s8, so I haven't really followed any of the phones after that, but will there be away to unlock the bootloader found eventually, or is this just the way it is ?
Fuktard.allday said:
I just upgraded from the s7edge which I went back to after not being able to root the s8, so I haven't really followed any of the phones after that, but will there be away to unlock the bootloader found eventually, or is this just the way it is ?
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If it follows the same pattern of S8, S9, S9 and the Notes - then never.
You can always try and see if its unlockable by going into the Developer Options, check to see if OEM unlock is available. If it's there it may be unlockable.
firefds said:
If it follows the same pattern of S8, S9, S9 and the Notes - then never.
You can always try and see if its unlockable by going into the Developer Options, check to see if OEM unlock is available. If it's there it may be unlockable.
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Not to sound like a ****, but if the option was there I wouldn't be here. I just started reading into the last couple models that didn't have the oem unlock option under the developer options and I'm starting to think that the outlook isn't so good. I should have done a bit of research and maybe tried to get my carrier to grab me a phone from elsewhere and bring it in for me. Just happy I kept the s7 edge, give me something to play around with while I wait for whatever comes next I guess.
Is it possible to flash stock firmware from one of the variants that does have the oem unlock option to the phone ?
Fuktard.allday said:
Is it possible to flash stock firmware from one of the variants that does have the oem unlock option to the phone ?
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That wont do anything.
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I am about to buy US version A50 (A505U)
I know Snapdragon version Samsung phones are not possible to unblock the bootloader, but A505U has Exynos CPU and the hardware is identical to all other counterparts.
Can US version bootloader be unlocked?
mingkee said:
I am about to buy US version A50 (A505U)
I know Snapdragon version Samsung phones are not possible to unblock the bootloader, but A505U has Exynos CPU and the hardware is identical to all other counterparts.
Can US version bootloader be unlocked?
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I would also like to know this. My old A505U is just off contract and the "OEM Unlock" switch is missing from the developer options menu. Additionally, none of the normal methods for getting it to appear have worked for me. (I have tried reflashing the stock firmware, the whole messing with the date&time and updating, factory reset + login + wait 2 to 14 days)
I have spent hours on the phone with both Samsung and my previous carrier, but with no results; none of their support people have the knowledge/are allowed to help with unlocking the bootloader.
I'm trying to get oem unlocking to show up in Developer Options but am not having any luck. It's a Samsung Galaxy Note 10 + running Android 10. It's the 256gb aura glow color if that matters. Anyways I've had it turned on for 170+ hours without rebooting it. Yet I still don't see any mention of oem unlocking in Developer Options. Did I miss a step? I see some people mentioning stuff to do with changing the time and stuff and I tried that in the past with no success. I just tried to check for software updates then went back to developer options and still don't see anything about oem unlocking. I have put the phone in airplane mode a few times so could that be it?
What is the criteria or whatever you need to do to get oem unlocking to show up?
It's not rooted and I currently have had it on for over 168 hours and tried checking for software update by going to settings>software update>download and install.
Help? Thank you
that1guyyep101 said:
I'm trying to get oem unlocking to show up in Developer Options but am not having any luck. It's a Samsung Galaxy Note 10 + running Android 10. It's the 256gb aura glow color if that matters. Anyways I've had it turned on for 170+ hours without rebooting it. Yet I still don't see any mention of oem unlocking in Developer Options. Did I miss a step? I see some people mentioning stuff to do with changing the time and stuff and I tried that in the past with no success. I just tried to check for software updates then went back to developer options and still don't see anything about oem unlocking. I have put the phone in airplane mode a few times so could that be it?
What is the criteria or whatever you need to do to get oem unlocking to show up?
It's not rooted and I currently have had it on for over 168 hours and tried checking for software update by going to settings>software update>download and install.
Help? Thank you
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What is your model number? N975(?)
SM-N975U
Your not doing anything wrong and there is nothing you can do.
The SM-N975U and SM-N975U1 do not provide us with the ability to unlock our bootloader. This means we will not be given the OEM Unlock option.
But isn't unlocking bootloader part of rooting? Or is there a way around that? I mean I don't absolutely have to root it but I thought it would be cool to have the option. What's so different about this one that I can't be given the oem unlock option? Sorry if I sound irritated.. I am but not at anyone on here
Also I got this through us cellular. Maybe should have just bought it through Samsung? Model number would probably be different and would probably be able to get oem unlocking option
You should do a little more research. None of the US snapdragon Note10's are bootloader unlockable and hence, are not rootable. Doesn't matter where you purchased it. As far as I know, this is the case for all Samsung phones sold in the US and has been the case for quite a long time.
You can read more here.
that1guyyep101 said:
Also I got this through us cellular. Maybe should have just bought it through Samsung? Model number would probably be different and would probably be able to get oem unlocking option
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No US versions of the Note 10+ can be OEM unlocked or rooted. Does not matter if you bought it from Samsung carrier unlocked or from a service provider. Carrier versions are SM-N975U and unlocked version is SM-N975U1. It has been a very long time since you could root a Samsung US device. I believe the S6 or S7 were the last rootable Galaxy phones in the US. The Note 8 could be rooted with an engineering kernel but it was more of a hack since you could not fully charge the phone.
Is there any way to unlock Pixel 2 XL running android 11? I misses my custom rom adventures :crying:.
bluesaka111 said:
Is there any way to unlock Pixel 2 XL running android 11? I misses my custom rom adventures :crying:.
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That largely depends on if you have a "google" or "verizon" variant device. If you can enable OEM unlocking in developer options, then you should be able to unlock the bootloader.
Badger50 said:
That largely depends on if you have a "google" or "verizon" variant device. If you can enable OEM unlocking in developer options, then you should be able to unlock the bootloader.
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I bought unlocked model. Imei checking shows Verizon sim enabled. Will it ne difficult to unlock bootloader and flash custom roms?
sabbeer said:
I bought unlocked model. Imei checking shows Verizon sim enabled. Will it ne difficult to unlock bootloader and flash custom roms?
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First, make sure that you can enable "OEM unlocking" in the developers options settings section. If you can, then unlocking the bootloader and installing roms is not that difficult provided you have a good understanding of how fastboot works:good:
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That largely depends on if you have a "google" or "verizon" variant device. If you can enable OEM unlocking in developer options, then you should be able to unlock the bootloader.
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Where i can see if is a "Google" or "Verizon" variant?
lucasm87 said:
Where i can see if is a "Google" or "Verizon" variant?
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Go here and enter your IMEI: https://www.verizon.com/od/prepaid/bring-your-own-device/#/checkDevice
It will tell you if it's a Verizon device, or a "NON-VZW" device
Any workaround for Verizon variant running Android 11 or if it can be downgraded to Android 10?
mnsiw said:
Any workaround for Verizon variant running Android 11 or if it can be downgraded to Android 10?
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Nope, thats why you dont buy devices from carriers
3mutts said:
Nope, thats why you dont buy devices from carriers
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Yeah, you are right it's running pretty well on stock, no problem, thanks
My phone is not a Verizon variant (NON-VZW), however it was bought from Verizon and cannot be unlocked. Is there any way around that? (Since Verizon says and several other IMEI checkers don't say it's a Verizon only variant).
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My phone is not a Verizon variant (NON-VZW), however it was bought from Verizon and cannot be unlocked. Is there any way around that? (Since Verizon says and several other IMEI checkers don't say it's a Verizon only variant).
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For me, it's kinda difficult to identify now as there is no app or setting from Verizon on it, tired checking it on Verizon but their IMEI checking page is down. If yours is non Verizon, unlock oem shouldn't be grayed out by default. I'm not expert on it thoug.
I bought a NON-VZW phone and enabled OEM unlocking, but after I put my Verizon SIM and an update happened, it got grayed out before I could unlock the bootloader. Is there any way to put it back on older software? It is still marked as NON-VZW in the IMEI thing.
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I bought a NON-VZW phone and enabled OEM unlocking, but after I put my Verizon SIM and an update happened, it got grayed out before I could unlock the bootloader. Is there any way to put it back on older software? It is still marked as NON-VZW in the IMEI thing.
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Maybe try taking the SIM card out, factory resetting and then see if you can enabled OEM unlocking and USB debugging. If so then unlock the bootloader before putting the SIM back in. Won't put you back on an older software but may allow you to unlock the bootloader.
Hey guys,
Haven't kept up with research on phone unlocks etc etc. I love having my phone unlocked for the true night light, youtube vanced, perma ad block across phone and other such things.
Which version of the S22 should I be going for right now to get so that I can root my phone completely? Would the Amazon Canada version work (SM-S901WZKEXAC)?
Here are the specs/details of my Fido S22 phone that just came in, that DOESN'T have OEM Unlock option on it, not sure if this clarifies anything!
Model : SM - S901W
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
CPU : sm8450
Baseband : S901WVLU1AVCJ
Build Number : SP1A.210812.016.S901WVLU1AVCJ
https://ibb.co/3YdZhrw
@newuxtreme any luck with unlocking your bootloader? I have the same model from Rogers and no oem unlock option in developer settings.
Did Amazon build work?
No US or Canadian Models have an unlockable bootloader by default. Id suggest getting the gobal model
SM-S901B
the OEM lock is now hidden on the S22 and I believe on most newer samsungs as well. in my case I followed a dictation on the internet and it worked well
S22 s901u if you search oem, it comes up as oem unlocking under developer options
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the OEM lock is now hidden on the S22 and I believe on most newer samsungs as well. in my case I followed a dictation on the internet and it worked well
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Could you provide more info on how you were able to oem unlock. I have SM - S901W and the oem unlock shows in setting search bar but NOT in the dev options itself. Please help
S901u same here. Shows up in search that oem unlocking in settings is in developer options, so the phone says. It is hidden and needs to be enabled so you can unlock this
Rocketman! said:
S901u same here. Shows up in search that oem unlocking in settings is in developer options, so the phone says. It is hidden and needs to be enabled so you can unlock this
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Really hoping there is a solution here... I got this phone because Samsung offers oem unlocking and it would be a shame if I cant unlock the bootloader
SAMPWND
There is no oem unlock on North American devices. The s22 wasn't capable of being flashed by token. You all are out of luck for now
The s22 cannot be bootloader unlocked. Only method was by flashing token and I don't believe te s22 was included in this.
Muntyburn said:
the OEM lock is now hidden on the S22 and I believe on most newer samsungs as well. in my case I followed a dictation on the internet and it worked well
It's been hidden since s8
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Rocketman! said:
SAMPWND
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No
Rocketman! said:
S901u same here. Shows up in search that oem unlocking in settings is in developer options, so the phone says. It is hidden and needs to be enabled so you can unlock this
Cannot be
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Where did you find the stuff on the internet
Where did you find the stuff on the internet
Oem unlocking must not be removed but hidden or disabled, because if it was removed it would not show up in search and then say it's under developer options. So you must be incorrect.
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There is no oem unlock on North American devices. The s22 wasn't capable of being flashed by token. You all are out of luck for now
The s22 cannot be bootloader unlocked. Only method was by flashing token and I don't believe te s22 was included in this.
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Thank you for the clarification!
ANDREWT360 said:
Thank you for the clarification!
Yea the us models haven'had it in years.
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@TheMadScientist is correct - Snapdragon devices are generally not bootloader unlockable.
The OEM Unlocking toggle is hidden because ro.oem_unlock_supported and sys.oem_unlock_allowed are both set to 0 at firmware build time and cannot be changed except via remote firmware update.
Hello is there any way to unlock bootloader on U1 ? theres no oem unlock in options ( changing date doesnt work )
phone is from us ( XAA ) version.
any tool ? any guide ?
No US models can have the bootloader unlocked as of now, i think. Since the S7 it's been nearly impossible for U.S. models to unlock, the S8 was unlocked only since an engineer leaked some data.
So if you want to root your SOL, might need to get an international unlocked version.
S22 s901u snapdragon USA search for oem in settings and this shows up as a setting in developer options. Is there a way to enable or unhide this setting? Because my phone thinks that it is there or something...
Here
0O00O0O00O said:
No US models can have the bootloader unlocked as of now, i think. Since the S7 it's been nearly impossible for U.S. models to unlock, the S8 was unlocked only since an engineer leaked some data.
So if you want to root your SOL, might need to get an international unlocked version.
You are not entirely correct. We have unlocked bootloader on us devices. But his s22 I'm sure is to far updated to be able to do anything.
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Rocketman! said:
S22 s901u snapdragon USA search for oem in settings and this shows up as a setting in developer options. Is there a way to enable or unhide this setting? Because my phone thinks that it is there or something...
No
Oem unlock does not exist on us devices. And if you have even had it update one time it is not possible to do
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Oem unlocking must not be removed but hidden or disabled, because if it was removed it would not show up in search and then say it's under developer options. So you must be incorrect.
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Oem unlocking must not be removed but hidden or disabled, because if it was removed it would not show up in search and then say it's under developer options. So you must be incorrect.
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If you find a way please post as a lot of us would like to know how.