The S4 has a locked bootloader according to Engadget..
If you're hoping to run custom ROMs in place of TouchWiz, you may have to wait for a little while since Samsung has confirmed to us that the bootloader is locked
Why would Samsung start doing this out of the blue? Their devices have always been very easy to root and customize. Seems a little odd that they would do this.
Ok, you could post in the S4 thread itself since it exists as of a little while ago, or you could post in the Off Topic other devices thread since this forum is for the S3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1884701
wow a locked bootloader; what the !!!! BIG time strike against the phone
HTC One Bootloader is still unlockable
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HTC One Bootloader is still unlockable
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Any HTC bootloader is unlockable. Do you have s-off/nand-unlocked yet? Exactly. Makes flashing roms a PITA.
I know what phone I'm not using my upgrade on now
I love the 90s. Good times.
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I know what phone I'm not using my upgrade on now
I love the 90s. Good times.
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I say to heck with it all and go with a nexus.
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Any HTC bootloader is unlockable. Do you have s-off/nand-unlocked yet? Exactly. Makes flashing roms a PITA.
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Not that I'm a big supporter of HTC or anything, but their newest Bootloader unlock lets you flash kernels via recovery, even with S-On. The only limitations is flashing modified radios without HTC's signature.
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Not that I'm a big supporter of HTC or anything, but their newest Bootloader unlock lets you flash kernels via recovery, even with S-On. The only limitations is flashing modified radios without HTC's signature.
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Really? I know that viper was writing the boot.img differently in his roms because the s-on wouldnt let you do it otherwise
goblue30093 said:
The S4 has a locked bootloader according to Engadget..
If you're hoping to run custom ROMs in place of TouchWiz, you may have to wait for a little while since Samsung has confirmed to us that the bootloader is locked
Why would Samsung start doing this out of the blue? Their devices have always been very easy to root and customize. Seems a little odd that they would do this.
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What carrier of the S4 they were referring to?
Infected anTPRax
the engadget review was of the T-Mo, but probably all of them will be this way.
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What carrier of the S4 they were referring to?
Infected anTPRax
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Good point.
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the engadget review was of the T-Mo, but probably all of them will be this way.
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In that case, I doubt it. The verizon S3 came with a locked bootloader, whereas the Sprint version did not.
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Good point.
In that case, I doubt it. The verizon S3 came with a locked bootloader, whereas the Sprint version did not.
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That, and another thing, I'm surprised other tech sites didn't report this locked bootloader news after having their time playing with their test units.
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I believe THIS is the article the OP is referring to. But as CNexus said, it might not be locked on Sprint. But honestly it doesn't matter to me. I will not be Upgrading to the S4. It really doesn't blow me out of the water with Features, Screen, or anything else. Not to mention eventually most of those new features we will be able to have on our S3's .
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Really? I know that viper was writing the boot.img differently in his roms because the s-on wouldnt let you do it otherwise
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https://plus.google.com/103583939320326217147/posts/WykbCAAVcrv
This is where I got my information from. Flashing Roms via recovery will be fairly simple on HTC One.
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https://plus.google.com/103583939320326217147/posts/WykbCAAVcrv
This is where I got my information from. Flashing Roms via recovery will be fairly simple on HTC One.
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Ok well, thats not right. On HTC devices (only exception I know of is the EVO 4G), having s-on makes the boot partition unwriteable, except via fastboot and some other hacks
I just got finished helping this guy get his phone booting again. He flashed a rom for the international HTC One and was bootlooping even after flashing another rom. Fastbooting the boot.img fixed him right up.
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Ok well, thats not right. On HTC devices (only exception I know of is the EVO 4G), having s-on makes the boot partition unwriteable, except via fastboot and some other hacks
I just got finished helping this guy get his phone booting again. He flashed a rom for the international HTC One and was bootlooping even after flashing another rom. Fastbooting the boot.img fixed him right up.
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After reading the comments, you're right. I was misinformed.
Want to know what else is or will be locked? This thread..lol
Sad to see sammy start doing this, last years policy was, if a carrier wants a locked bootloader, sammy will give them one....I hope the new policy isn't locked bootloaders come standard.
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Want to know what else is or will be locked? This thread..lol
Sad to see sammy start doing this, last years policy was, if a carrier wants a locked bootloader, sammy will give them one....I hope the new policy isn't locked bootloaders come standard.
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Well for all we know T-mobile wanted the gs4 to have a locked bootloader, and that's why they did it. At least I hope that's why. :/
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Well for all we know T-mobile wanted the gs4 to have a locked bootloader, and that's why they did it. At least I hope that's why. :/
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I hope so as well, but att's s4 is also locked. bad sign
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Is it possible to Root the Dinc 3? If not yet can one reasonably expect a solution anytime soon or has Verizon found a way to cripple this (for me at least) mission critical modification>
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It hasn't been rooted..im sure if/when it's released, probably q1 or q2 of 2012 someone will end up finding out how to root it.
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hmm didnt know the DInc 3 has been released yet lol
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Is it possible to Root the Dinc 3? If not yet can one reasonably expect a solution anytime soon or has Verizon found a way to cripple this (for me at least) mission critical modification>
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Could I get a link to the Inc3? The Inc 2 just came out...
Oh maybe you meant the Moto Droid 3. wrong forum bud.
HTC announced in May that they will no longer be locking their boot loaders so when and if a dinc 3 does come out it shouldn't be a problem.
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HTC announced in May that they will no longer be locking their boot loaders so when and if a dinc 3 does come out it shouldn't be a problem.
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Rooting has nothing to do with the bootloader. Besides that, OP is completely oblivious to what he's even talking about.
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Rooting has nothing to do with the bootloader. Besides that, OP is completely oblivious to what he's even talking about.
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Exactly what I thought. What is this kid talking about?
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Zalatorisaurus said:
Exactly what I thought. What is this kid talking about?
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Isn't it obvious? He's from the future and letting us know there's a DINC3, and that we should get working on it to get it rooted before it actually comes out! Brilliant! Thank you time-travling man!
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Isn't it obvious? He's from the future and letting us know there's a DINC3, and that we should get working on it to get it rooted before it actually comes out! Brilliant! Thank you time-travling man!
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From the very distant land of 2012? I would place my money on him being psychic rather than from the future that's just crazy talkin.
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Isn't it obvious? He's from the future and letting us know there's a DINC3, and that we should get working on it to get it rooted before it actually comes out! Brilliant! Thank you time-travling man!
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^ I laughed out loud at work ^
...but isn't the device needed to test various root exploits...?
RMarkwald said:
^ I laughed out loud at work ^
...but isn't the device needed to test various root exploits...?
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Maybe future-man can get us a DINC3 .
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Maybe future-man can get us a DINC3 .
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Well, there's proof right there that the world doesn't end in 2012!!! Thanks future-man!! Send me a Dinc 3 too!!!
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Rooting has nothing to do with the bootloader. Besides that, OP is completely oblivious to what he's even talking about.
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Unlocked bootloader = Root. Once u unlock the bootloader you can put whatever you want onto your phone, i.e. clockwork mod and rooted roms.
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Unlocked bootloader does NOT equal root
I.E Moto phones with locked bootloaders that can be rooted.
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Unlocked bootloader does NOT equal root
I.E Moto phones with locked bootloaders that can be rooted.
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If u unlock the bootloader you can almost guarantee root, because you can flash whatever you want. Therefore unlocked bootloader = root...
You are right though, root does not = unlocked bootloader.
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Unlocked bootloader is so you can put custom recovery and flash images. Root is having su permissions in Android OS.
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Unlocked bootloader is so you can put custom recovery and flash images. Root is having su permissions in Android OS.
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I know this...my point is that getting root after HTC unlocks the bootloader will be as easy as flashing a custom recovery and a rom with su. There shouldn't be any need to find exploits to gain root.
Ex.
Fastboot oem unlock
Flash clockwork from bootloader
Wipe and flash custom Rom of choice.
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Aren't the only devices that can be "fastboot OEM unlock"ed developer devices like the nexus and xoom? I know that other devices that don't have encrypted bootloaders can usually be rooted easily but I thought it was still more of a process than a simple ADB command.
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Aren't the only devices that can be "fastboot OEM unlock"ed developer devices like the nexus and xoom? I know that other devices that don't have encrypted bootloaders can usually be rooted easily but I thought it was still more of a process than a simple ADB command.
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If HTC really allows people to unlock their device, that might be one possible method they use. Personally I think they will try and find someway to permanently mark the bootloaders are unlocked so they can make sure the carriers can void warrenties (Much like the Nexus One had a picture of a lock to show if you unlocked your bootloader). I'm sure everyone read it but here's HTC's latest status update. http://www.facebook.com/notes/htc/update-on-bootloaders/10150305151453084
It'll be interesting to see what they do. Realistically, they could just leak the unlockable bootloaders and the good folks here on xda would take care of the rest..
It would be disappointing to me if they included some sort of warranty voiding measure as I don't see why the warranty wouldn't still apply to the hardware.
Saw a post on reddit and twitter that TWRP is almost ready. Has anyone come across further info yet?
Also any ideas when we may start seeing some solid development work?
Thx guys
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Saw a post on reddit and twitter that TWRP is almost ready. Has anyone come across further info yet?
Also any ideas when we may start seeing some solid development work?
Thx guys
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Twrp should be available this weekend then the roms should start coming
This is exciting to read.... Where should we check? Thank you for the reply !!!!
I can't wait, TWRP is just the beginning, then the ROMs will come.
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Whooooooooooo
I can't wait ....
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Twrp should be available this weekend then the roms should start coming
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TWRP for the T-Mobile variant, correct? I haven't seen a confirmation from anyone that the bootloader is unlocked for the other variants.
Will twrp work on all variants out of interest
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TWRP for the T-Mobile variant, correct? I haven't seen a confirmation from anyone that the bootloader is unlocked for the other variants.
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Did they find a way to unlock it and use TWRP? I know what you mean because normally that's the case unless there is a work around. In really hoping this will happen for all models of the G3.
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Did they find a way to unlock it and use TWRP? I know what you mean because normally that's the case unless there is a work around. In really hoping this will happen for all models of the G3.
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T-mobile variant is factory unlocked. There was a picture posted on Twitter of a supposed D850 running TWRP, by Autoprime I think, but nothing has come out officially yet.
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This is exciting to read.... Where should we check? Thank you for the reply !!!!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/orig-development should be in here but not yet
Im very confused. From what i gathered from the devs they are releasing everything for all devices at the same time, i.e. a universal bootloader tool, or is this not the case anymore...im itching to get my bootloader unlocked and this isnt an ask for an eta or anything, im just wondering if i have got my wires crossed. My d855 has been rooted since day one with no issues and im worried my bootloader will forever be sealed.....is the tool people are saying is available this weekend, the universal bootloader unlock?
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Im very confused. From what i gathered from the devs they are releasing everything for all devices at the same time, i.e. a universal bootloader tool, or is this not the case anymore...im itching to get my bootloader unlocked and this isnt an ask for an eta or anything, im just wondering if i have got my wires crossed. My d855 has been rooted since day one with no issues and im worried my bootloader will forever be sealed.....is the tool people are saying is available this weekend, the universal bootloader unlock?
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They're working on a universal root first. I could be wrong, but I expect the release this weekend will be TWRP for the T-Mobile variant.
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Im very confused. From what i gathered from the devs they are releasing everything for all devices at the same time, i.e. a universal bootloader tool, or is this not the case anymore...im itching to get my bootloader unlocked and this isnt an ask for an eta or anything, im just wondering if i have got my wires crossed. My d855 has been rooted since day one with no issues and im worried my bootloader will forever be sealed.....is the tool people are saying is available this weekend, the universal bootloader unlock?
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you "gathered" wrong..
dev's usually release things when they get them working perfectly, and have a safe way for N00bs to install things without immediately bricking their precious devices.
"Universal" bootloader tool is a pipe dream so dont hold your breath waiting for that
Rumors are just that; rumors, so when your phone's bootloader gets unlocked, you will surely know for sure; until then, its all just SWAG..
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you "gathered" wrong..
dev's usually release things when they get them working perfectly, and have a safe way for N00bs to install things without immediately bricking their precious devices.
"Universal" bootloader tool is a pipe dream so dont hold your breath waiting for that
Rumors are just that; rumors, so when your phone's bootloader gets unlocked, you will surely know for sure; until then, its all just SWAG..
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Are you one of the devs working on bootloader unlocks...? Because the ones i know definitely are seem to disagree with what you are saying, despite what devs 'usually' do.
From what i see here, it is universal root and universal unlock they are looking to achieve.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/bounty-lg-g3-d855bootloader-unlocking-t2807900/page21
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Are you one of the devs working on bootloader unlocks...? Because the ones i know definitely are seem to disagree with what you are saying, despite what devs 'usually' do.
From what i see here, it is universal root and universal unlock they are looking to achieve.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/bounty-lg-g3-d855bootloader-unlocking-t2807900/page21
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They are looking for a universal root for all the variants.
They are also trying to unlock all the variants.
They think that unlocking one variant might allow the unlocking of other variants, but not necessarily all variants.
They are not looking for a 'universal' unlock in the same way that they are looking for a 'universal' root.
I used the Korean version cwm recovery . it works.
I used the Korean version cwm recovery . it works.
[Q] Radio and OpenDSP have "INVALID-VER-INFO" beside them. Is this normal? Need help
I just recently purchased the m8. I did lots of research learning everything I could before doing any modding. So today I decided to unlock my boot-loader so it was my first time getting into recovery. But when I get into recovery I see both radio and OpenDSP have "INVALID-VER-INFO" beside them. Its never been modified and I got it from t mobile and was the first to open the device. Not a second hand phone. Is this normal? I've been googling for hours and cant find any information. Its been sort of difficult getting any help in the htc M8 help threads honestly. If anyone can shed any information I would greatly appreciate it. I haven't noticed any thing wrong with my phone out of the box and everything about the functionality of the phone has been stellar.
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I just recently purchased the m8. I did lots of research learning everything I could before doing any modding. So today I decided to unlock my boot-loader so it was my first time getting into recovery. But when I get into recovery I see both radio and OpenDSP have "INVALID-VER-INFO" beside them. Its never been modified and I got it from t mobile and was the first to open the device. Not a second hand phone. Is this normal? I've been googling for hours and cant find any information. Its been sort of difficult getting any help in the htc M8 help threads honestly. If anyone can shed any information I would greatly appreciate it. I haven't noticed any thing wrong with my phone out of the box and everything about the functionality of the phone has been stellar.
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Is that on the bootloader screen? What are u trying to accomplish?
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Is that on the bootloader screen? What are u trying to accomplish?
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In the bootloader screen it says invalid ver info next to both. I want to know if this is normal on an unmodified device. I dont want to mod my phone with it saying invalid version next to radio and opendsp.
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In the bootloader screen it says invalid ver info next to both. I want to know if this is normal on an unmodified device. I dont want to mod my phone with it saying invalid version next to radio and opendsp.
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I think something is off on that phone. I unlocked and s-offed mine and the only thing different was the os is blank but everything else was fine.
But if u have no actual problems with cell reception or audio then maybe u just need to update the firmware to latest after u s-off and that Will fix u up. More than likely.
Let me know I have done a lot on my phone allready. I even switched it to a dev edition just to get the 4.4.3 firmware and then flashed my backup back to my Rom of choice.
I'll help if I can. I notice there ain't many people helping on this forum there all on the international forum
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I think something is off on that phone. I unlocked and s-offed mine and the only thing different was the os is blank but everything else was fine.
But if u have no actual problems with cell reception or audio then maybe u just need to update the firmware to latest after u s-off and that Will fix u up. More than likely.
Let me know I have done a lot on my phone allready. I even switched it to a dev edition just to get the 4.4.3 firmware and then flashed my backup back to my Rom of choice.
I'll help if I can. I notice there ain't many people helping on this forum there all on the international forum
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I appreciate that. I just didn't want to s-off since I dont do any heavy modding. I was just gonna unlock the boot-loader, install custom recovery root and flash arhd. I don't think this is normal either for a brand new phone that hasn't been touched software wise. I might go exchange it at t mobile. This is my screen
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I appreciate that. I just didn't want to s-off since I dont do any heavy modding. I was just gonna unlock the boot-loader, install custom recovery root and flash arhd. I don't think this is normal either for a brand new phone that hasn't been touched software wise. I might go exchange it at t mobile.
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I understand about the s-off but really it's the best thing to do because if something ever goes wrong there will be nothing stopping u from fixing it.
Also I was gonna suggest taking it back but they might trip on the unlocked bootloader and if u fastboot oem lock it Will say relocked. So they will know. But it's worth a try. T-Mobile doesn't seem like they know anything about technical stuff. so if you try to explain to them they might look at you like they don't know what your talking about.
I seen the picture if it is still locked take it back. And show them
Your firmware is allready the latest so that's a factory f-up.
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I understand about the s-off but really it's the best thing to do because if something ever goes wrong there will be nothing stopping u from fixing it.
Also I was gonna suggest taking it back but they might trip on the unlocked bootloader and if u fastboot oem lock it Will say relocked. So they will know. But it's worth a try. T-Mobile doesn't seem like they know anything about technical stuff. so if you try to explain to them they might look at you like they don't know what your talking about.
I seen the picture if it is still locked take it back. And show them
Your firmware is allready the latest so that's a factory f-up.
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How would they know the bootloader is unlocked at the tmobile store? Would they check on that before exchanging the device?
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How would they know the bootloader is unlocked at the tmobile store? Would they check on that before exchanging the device?
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More than likely. I got charged 50 bucks one time and I couldn't even fight it because they sent it in and my Bill went up I wondered why so I asked and they said because of modifications all they did was exchange it but I still had to pay. Try it or relock it and do the ruu for that firmware. And see if it will take off the tampered flag and fix the ver info
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More than likely. I got charged 50 bucks one time and I couldn't even fight it because they sent it in and my Bill went up I wondered why so I asked and they said because of modifications all they did was exchange it but I still had to pay. Try it or relock it and do the ruu for that firmware. And see if it will take off the tampered flag and fix the ver info
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I dont have a tampered flag in bootloader. Just "Unlocked"
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I dont have a tampered flag in bootloader. Just "Unlocked"
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So then u never flashed recovery yet. So u should try to take it back.
If they are tripping just tell them the facts that the software was not properly installed on device.
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So then u never flashed recovery yet. So u should try to take it back.
If they are tripping just tell them the facts that the software was not properly installed on device.
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whats that RUU you mentioned? Is there one specifically for the tmobile version that I can flash via stock recovery?
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whats that RUU you mentioned? Is there one specifically for the tmobile version that I can flash via stock recovery?
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Sorry about taking a while.
Here's the link to what u will need http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2754063
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Sorry about taking a while.
Here's the link to what u will need http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2754063
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No apology needed. Thank you for helping me out. I was able to s-off and get everything back to stock. Boot loader locked not "relocked" , s-on, unrooted. But the "invalid version" message was still there. I just came back from the tmobile store and they ran some diagnostics and said there was a problem with the software. They exchanged it for me and I checked it before I left the store and this one is perfect. I even asked for them to run the same diagnostics and everything checked out fine. I'm gonna do even a little more research before modding this one. I'm a little nervous now ..lol....but again thank you!!! I really love the M8. I came from the galaxy note 3 from att and sadly att locks the boot-loader on it. I love the note 3 just not on AT&T. I'm trying to sell my AT&T note 3 to buy a tmo version.
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No apology needed. Thank you for helping me out. I was able to s-off and get everything back to stock. Boot loader locked not "relocked" , s-on, unrooted. But the "invalid version" message was still there. I just came back from the tmobile store and they ran some diagnostics and said there was a problem with the software. They exchanged it for me and I checked it before I left the store and this one is perfect. I even asked for them to run the same diagnostics and everything checked out fine. I'm gonna do even a little more research before modding this one. I'm a little nervous now ..lol....but again thank you!!! I really love the M8. I came from the galaxy note 3 from att and sadly att locks the boot-loader on it. I love the note 3 just not on AT&T. I'm trying to sell my AT&T note 3 to buy a tmo version.
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That's great problem solved.
now u know u got a good device.
I love the m8 too. I got mine first day it came out at T-Mobile.
First thing I did was unlock and s-off then recovery and root. Till some roms came out then I went to Bad Seed Customs Rom and that's it.
I've tried a lot of the roms even the new stock with elementalx kernel will last all day.
There's a whole lot u can do but most of the info is in the international forum.
Anyways glad I could help.
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That's great problem solved.
now u know u got a good device.
I love the m8 too. I got mine first day it came out at T-Mobile.
First thing I did was unlock and s-off then recovery and root. Till some roms came out then I went to Bad Seed Customs Rom and that's it.
I've tried a lot of the roms even the new stock with elementalx kernel will last all day.
There's a whole lot u can do but most of the info is in the international forum.
Anyways glad I could help.
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Weird bro...now I go into boot loader with this phone and I'm getting the invalid ver message again. I'm still unmodified with bootloader still locked. I haven't even connected the phone to my computer yet.
ahfu25 said:
Weird bro...now I go into boot loader with this phone and I'm getting the invalid ver message again. I'm still unmodified with bootloader still locked. I haven't even connected the phone to my computer yet.
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That's crazy what are you gonna do?
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That's crazy what are you gonna do?
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Lol....I'm gonna keep it. I think it's software related. Nothing wrong functionality wise just like the other one. And I went to a different tmobile store for inventory purposes and lessen the chances of me getting a bad phone. Like I said I checked it at the store it didn't have that message. And they ran diagnostics and it read clean. I'm just gonna flash away lol
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Lol....I'm gonna keep it. I think it's software related. Nothing wrong functionality wise just like the other one. And I went to a different tmobile store for inventory purposes and lessen the chances of me getting a bad phone. Like I said I checked it at the store it didn't have that message. And they ran diagnostics and it read clean. I'm just gonna flash away lol
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That's cool. I would do the same thing. Have a great time
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That's cool. I would do the same thing. Have a great time
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Some research needs to be done to figure it out. I know I'm not the only one
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Some research needs to be done to figure it out. I know I'm not the only one
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Probably not but everybody just gets to unlocking and s-offing so fast they probably don't notice.
It's probably just the ones coming with that firmware out of the box.
When I got mine it had a different version.
Looked at some threads and still wondering if they still works on unlocking bootloader. Seems like it tooks so much time for Devs, have anyone knows whats happening? Is it seems unlockable or not? :/
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Looked at some threads and still wondering if they still works on unlocking bootloader. Seems like it tooks so much time for Devs, have anyone knows whats happening? Is it seems unlockable or not? :/
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The T-Mobile US version comes unlocked. No one knows yet whether the other G3 versions will be able to be unlocked. The G2 was never unlocked but a work around where you could install custom Roms and kernels was eventually found. Its very much wait and see.
Batfink33 said:
The T-Mobile US version comes unlocked. No one knows yet whether the other G3 versions will be able to be unlocked. The G2 was never unlocked but a work around where you could install custom Roms and kernels was eventually found. Its very much wait and see.
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Looked at many forums that people opened about 1-2 months ago. It seems like very very difficult to unlock it. I have much respect developers whichones tries to unlock it. Hope they can be successful on this. I'm glad to have stock rom this is very smooth i can admit it not like laggy touchwiz. But want to give a try to CM or PA or any AOSP ROM's like this, because back in time i was used AOSP based rom on my S III I9300 and loved it. Only reason that i want AOSP ROM is i think im loving pure Android it gives me ultra-smooth performance and simple UI.
The Verizon and AT&T threads have a bounty over $5700 and it looks like a few devs are close to having a solution.
what about the sprint ls990
Any word for Tge sprint ls990 at all I know it might be wrong section but might as well post somewhere
i can try
If someone can point me into the direction required to do bootloader unlocking i will give it a shot. Am a developer but have never attempted to do a bootloader unlock.
crqzyvonzipper said:
If someone can point me into the direction required to do bootloader unlocking i will give it a shot. Am a developer but have never attempted to do a bootloader unlock.
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Well we have to ask it to developers whichones pro. on this.
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Well we have to ask it to developers whichones pro. on this.
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If only someone could tell me how to get to debug the software then ill be able to go from there because google isnt your friend when trying to find out.
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Any word for Tge sprint ls990 at all I know it might be wrong section but might as well post somewhere
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Devs in the AT&T bounty thread are working on an unlock for ALL variants besides the T-Mobile one.
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Yes. I know about that but it seems ike they are tking quite some time and I am not sure if they have given up?
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Devs in the AT&T bounty thread are working on an unlock for ALL variants besides the T-Mobile one.
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Hope they can unlock soon. Phone was out on May and we're on September. Almost 4 months since released. And i know its hard but we have to wait. I wish i have money to donate/bounty 20 more dollars :/
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Yes. I know about that but it seems ike they are tking quite some time and I am not sure if they have given up?
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It's giving them hell, there not sure they are gonna be able to, but there's always Loki to try, which is kinda like going around the boot loader.
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It's giving them hell, there not sure they are gonna be able to, but there's always Loki to try, which is kinda like going around the boot loader.
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Locked bootloader is like hot beer. Seems and tastes awfully. I wish companies sends their flagships with unlocked bootloader like T-Mobile did. Without custom recovery we're not able to even do a simple tweak (The tweaks who requires recovery such as modified frameworks and SystemUI's) Otherwise there is another option G3 Tweaksbox. But it shows very limited options if you're poor to buy it.
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It's giving them hell, there not sure they are gonna be able to, but there's always Loki to try, which is kinda like going around the boot loader.
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HMMMM well ill have a look at what i can do tomorrow. Maybe i can find a small window here. I almost want to say that the abswer would be to adjust the bootloader to simply allow multi boot possibilities with partitions (at least in my mind that would be pretty cute).
I dont even really want the money. I just want to be able to do what i need to do. Multi OS's on one device.
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Locked bootloader is like hot beer. Seems and tastes awfully. I wish companies sends their flagships with unlocked bootloader like T-Mobile did. Without custom recovery we're not able to even do a simple tweak (The tweaks who requires recovery such as modified frameworks and SystemUI's) Otherwise there is another option G3 Tweaksbox. But it shows very limited options if you're poor to buy it.
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I've tried modifying one line in build prop, ended up softbricking. I won't change a thing until unlock, at least then you can have nandroids.
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If only someone could tell me how to get to debug the software then ill be able to go from there because google isnt your friend when trying to find out.
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Also it's good to someone has interest about it. But it's ultimately hard job that they cannot solved in past 4 months. I appreciate all the tries/works on this job. Developers, you da real MVP! Well, other than that small joke we're still waiting. Not only international model D855 other models such as AT&T is waiting to unlock bootloader. T-Mobile users lucky that they got unlocked G3. I hope they will find a cure about it. If you can afford http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-lg-g3/general/bounty-att-lg-g3-bootloader-unlock-t2820785 go this thread and give some bounty (You're not have to do that its only suggest and saying thanks to hardwork)
yeeeeeepppp
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I've tried modifying one line in build prop, ended up softbricking. I won't change a thing until unlock, at least then you can have nandroids.
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Hehe ive also bricked this baby a few times now but lg has a cool restore tool that fixes all the issues.
Why cant we just copy the unlocked bootloader and overwrite the locked bootloader?
But nontheless. Maybe ill end upnrewriting a boot loader to work. But that might take some more time.
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I've tried modifying one line in build prop, ended up softbricking. I won't change a thing until unlock, at least then you can have nandroids.
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So you can say, i tried to modifiying build prop and ended with softbricking but so i got nandroid which is nice to me. Me neither. On my Note 3 i was tweaking build prop without any problem i've even enabled softkeys (I wondered a bit about how it will look etc.) But not gonna touch until this thing unlocks fully. Using stock rom & root with bloatware removed. With helper programs such as Greenify+Coolify. It's like science it's all about develop, try, fail, develop (or fix/debug),try, fail, develop try, success. It's alla about to hardwork and i appreciate all the efforts that developers given on this topic.
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Hehe ive also bricked this baby a few times now but lg has a cool restore tool that fixes all the issues.
Why cant we just copy the unlocked bootloader and overwrite the locked bootloader?
But nontheless. Maybe ill end upnrewriting a boot loader to work. But that might take some more time.
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Variants have different bootloaders. So we cannot do a copy/paste on it. If it works like this the devices will be unlocked in 10 min. I almost softbricked too but won against my wonder and didn't touched anything. It now works good. I love G3 even its bootloader locked lol
crqzyvonzipper said:
Hehe ive also bricked this baby a few times now but lg has a cool restore tool that fixes all the issues.
Why cant we just copy the unlocked bootloader and overwrite the locked bootloader?
But nontheless. Maybe ill end upnrewriting a boot loader to work. But that might take some more time.
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Why don't you go to the irc chat room where all the devs hang out and do their work? You can talk to them there and see what they've tried or what they haven't. Believe the channel is: #lg-g3
Hey guys,I was wondering if theres any development blogs ,sites, that may get us an indication about what's going on with the custom recovery?
I'm looking for it now and then but all I get is antique topics about how the phone is just out to market and we should give it a month to see custom roms/recoveries .
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Hey guys,I was wondering if theres any development blogs ,sites, that may get us an indication about what's going on with the custom recovery?
I'm looking for it now and then but all I get is antique topics about how the phone is just out to market and we should give it a month to see custom roms/recoveries .
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T-Mobile is the only one with the bootloader unlocked so they have full access to using recovery and roms, I don't know if other variants are using a recovery yet since I am a vs985 (verizon) user I don't watch them closely
For vs985 we can't get into fastboot mode because verizon decided to remove or disable it, so we can't use tethered recovery (temporarily booting the recovery from adb shell)
I can tell you that Recovery's aren't hard to make at all. its just we don't have a way to use them right now &
Roms will quickly follow after Recovery's are able to be flashed
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T-Mobile is the only one with the bootloader unlocked so they have full access to using recovery and roms, I don't know if other variants are using a recovery yet since I am a vs985 (verizon) user I don't watch them closely
For vs985 we can't get into fastboot mode because verizon decided to remove or disable it, so we can't use tethered recovery (temporarily booting the recovery from adb shell)
I can tell you that Recovery's aren't hard to make at all. its just we don't have a way to use them right now &
Roms will quickly follow after Recovery's are able to be flashed
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Any personal thoughts /guesses about how long will it take?
I'm really excited about it , because when I bought my g3 I left my note 2 for experiments, and hell isn't the name for what my oldie note went through.
My point is that I finally learned how to install custom EVERYTHING. from kernel to build.prop,and my hands are itchy to do the same on my g3
Unfortunately and until the bootloader is unlocked, we have to patiently wait for our great devs to unlock this retarded bootloader. It may take a couple of days, it may take a month, it may never happen. We just have to wait. Oh, and friendly advice: never ask for an ETA on xda
Ferindel said:
Unfortunately and until the bootloader is unlocked, we have to patiently wait for ou great devs to unlock this retarded bootloader. It may take a couple of days, it may take a month, it may never happen. We just have to wait. Oh, and friendly advice: never ask for an ETA on xda
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Very true , I'm going to get a nexus as I'm not completely convinced an unlock will come and even if it may be awhile.
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Very true , I'm going to get a nexus as I'm not completely convinced an unlock will come and even if it may be awhile.
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jcase already found a Loki-like exploit but won't release it till he is sure a complete unlock is impossible. So, we will have an unlock and if not, then we will 100% have the exploit.
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I hope that it wont take long till they find a way to unlock the bootloader. The stock rom is loaded with a lot of bloatware and lg apps that i never intend to use. I want to see how fast the g3 is on a cm 11!
Helloworld294 said:
jcase already found a Loki-like exploit but won't release it till he is sure a complete unlock is impossible. So, we will have an unlock and if not, then we will 100% have the exploit.
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Where did you find this out at? If true it's the best news I've heard in months!
katsika said:
I hope that it wont take long till they find a way to unlock the bootloader. The stock rom is loaded with a lot of bloatware and lg apps that i never intend to use. I want to see how fast the g3 is on a cm 11!
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i just installed some mod ( forgot the name , something liquid 4.4.4 ) on note 2 , and i didnt think that a phone , especially an old one, could be that quick and smooth .
i dying to do the same with my lg
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i just installed some mod ( forgot the name , something liquid 4.4.4 ) on note 2 , and i didnt think that a phone , especially an old one, could be that quick and smooth .
i dying to do the same with my lg
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Abit old maybe. But its not ainchent...2 MB ram and quad core cpu.. Its pretty good specs still.
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jcase already found a Loki-like exploit but won't release it till he is sure a complete unlock is impossible. So, we will have an unlock and if not, then we will 100% have the exploit.
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Please link us to where this was talked about great news, cheers.
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Please link us to where this was talked about great news, cheers.
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no news, this are older "news". you can find them in at&t lg3 forum section with forum search.
be patient, the devs don't like to get stressed and the whole xda drama about unlock.
jcase already said he is able to run custom images but time is the problem to release it. when everyone is stressing them, they will lose interest to unlock under pressure.
when it's ready you will know it. until release be quiet please. thanks.
There's the "news"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=55238605
Cheers
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