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[Q] Bootloader unlocked?

I can't find any statements about the bootloader being locked or unlocked on Sprint, only that Verizon's is locked. Does anyone know for sure? I don't want to get stuck on a phone I can't modify.

daviderickson said:
I can't find any statements about the bootloader being locked or unlocked on Sprint, only that Verizon's is locked. Does anyone know for sure? I don't want to get stuck on a phone I can't modify.
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Well sprint hasn't done it, and for sure Samsung doesn't do it, so I'm gonna go ahead and say no its not locked. Verizon is a **** that way.

There is already root for this device. Check the original development thread
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Root and bootloader unlock are two different things. I havn't check the dev section but from what I heard the root was for the pre-release ROM, since then Sprint have change the firmware and the current root method doesn't work.
As far as the bootlocker concern, getting bootloader unlock means you can install custom ROM which have different kernel. Say you want a custom rom with Android 4.2 earlier than Sprint release or stuff like cifs module or overclock and etc, then you would need bootloader to be unlocked on the phone.

boot load is unlocked and root is for todays release. chain and i worked on it all night for yas.

dc13 said:
boot load is unlocked and root is for todays release. chain and i worked on it all night for yas.
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And you had no help of course, huh? as I recall, my device works and tested working root
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You tell him viper has ha ha
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Exynos source?
Does the Note 2 have the Exynos source out? Aka do developers have full access to the Exynos processor?
Or will there be problems for custom roms? (I heard without the source custom roms would be buggy or not full featured)

-viperboy- said:
And you had no help of course, huh? as I recall, my device works and tested working root
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Nop no help at all. Hehehehehehe
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madetokill said:
Does the Note 2 have the Exynos source out? Aka do developers have full access to the Exynos processor?
Or will there be problems for custom roms? (I heard without the source custom roms would be buggy or not full featured)
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Not yet.
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Note 2 on ICS advise needed

Just got a new note 2 but it is still on ICS.
Root now and unlock bootloader or do an OTA to jellybean first?
If I should root now what is the best method?
Thanks in advance

i doubt there is any Note II that actually launched with a stock ICS. Note II only came with JB.
You could check out the toolkit on this thread. it should be able to help you, its very simple to use
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1923956

spoiler1041 said:
Just got a new note 2 but it is still on ICS.
Root now and unlock bootloader or do an OTA to jellybean first?
If I should root now what is the best method?
Thanks in advance
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Note 2 launched with jellybean, are you sure you actually have a note 2?
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note 2 user don't have the chance to enjoy ICS at all

D3_ said:
Note 2 launched with jellybean, are you sure you actually have a note 2?
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Note 2 is kinda hard to get fixed up. (kinda funny mixing up the word fixed for mixed now that I look at it)
It is JB. The rep said it was ICS and JB was going to download at 10:30, she must be talking about an update.
Is getting root through ExynosAbuse APK v1.40 different than the tool kit?

spoiler1041 said:
Is getting root through ExynosAbuse APK v1.40 different than the tool kit?
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yes
exynose works only on 4.1.1
here complete detail for different method, read post #2 of below said thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1896696

flashing a stock rom using twrp

does anyone know where I can find a stock rooted AT&T zip that is flashable in TWRP? 4.1.2... thanks!

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2274854
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thanks a lot. think i'll just flash cleanrom to lose all the bloatware. i kinda wanted the stock stability since this is a work phone i think cleanrom will be a good fit.

Cleanrom is just as stable as the stock firmware.
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LittleRedDot said:
Cleanrom is just as stable as the stock firmware.
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True dat....g

cleanrom is amazing but BoA mobile pay doesn't work on rooted phones! this is a major letdown as I need it for my business

Dioscorus said:
cleanrom is amazing but BoA mobile pay doesn't work on rooted phones! this is a major letdown as I need it for my business
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I have seen some apps that claim to mask root. ..
I'm sorry that I don't know the names. ..but a search on Google play may yield results for you. ..g

can I use this method on a boot looped condition Samsung S7 edge exynos via twrp?

If your Samsung s7 is looping, try flashing the latest stock ROM via Odin.

[Q] Need Help Installing SafeStrap Deadly Venom Rom On My T-mobile S4..

Hey guys,
I've got a Galaxy S4 on T-mobile in the UK, with the build XXUEMKF. Its Rooted but its running stock JellyBean 4.3 Ive not taken any OTA updates as im looking to install a safestrapped Custom Rom. Just needed some help to make sure I don't soft brick the phone lol.
Im looking to install the Deadly Venom V3.0.2 KitKat SafeStrapped edition in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45657764&postcount=4
Few noob questions though if anyone could help me..
1) The thread title says its for the AT&T version but Im on t-mobile UK, is this going to be a problem or would it still work without bricking the phone?
2) Its got 2 different install instructions, one for people who have the Mk2 build and another process for people with the Nb1 build. I have neither, I have the MKF build..Can I still install this rom on my S4? If so, should I follow the instructions for the Mk2 Method?
3) Im running Stock JellyBean 4.3 right now, can I still install this safestrapped rom or do I need to do an OTA update to the latest KitKat update? Kies says the latest update I can do is Nb3 apparantly?
I hope someone can give me some simple answers to this, Im quite confused. Any help is much appreciated. Thanks guys

You can flash from 4.3. I'm on MK5 bootloader t mobile and I just clean flashed with no problems so far
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What is your model number? If your bootloader is unlocked i dont tnink there's a need to use safestrap
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serio22 said:
What is your model number? If your bootloader is unlocked i dont tnink there's a need to use safestrap
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The model number is GT-i9505. Only reason I want to use a safe strapped rom was to avoid tripping knox because my phones still under warranty
Should I follow the install method 1 instructions as if my device was a mk2 version straight from my stock 4.3?

WilteredFire said:
The model number is GT-i9505. Only reason I want to use a safe strapped rom was to avoid tripping knox because my phones still under warranty
Should I follow the install method 1 instructions as if my device was a mk2 version straight from my stock 4.3?
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Ah I see.. Well not sure I don't think many of us here use that method and I'm not familiar with it.. You should try asking in a safestrap thread if there is one on the at&t forums.. Not sure if it would even work with your model, better safe than sorry!
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WilteredFire said:
The model number is GT-i9505. Only reason I want to use a safe strapped rom was to avoid tripping knox because my phones still under warranty
Should I follow the install method 1 instructions as if my device was a mk2 version straight from my stock 4.3?
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It will flash on your device (it says so in the OP) as for tripping KNOX I would do what serio suggested
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Completely Locked down or what???

Is there a working recovery or roms for this phone yet? Can any of the S6 or Edge roms work on the Edge Plus? Trying to get advice for a new phone on Sprint and can not stay factory on a phone with such great specs. Should I just go for the HTC One M9? Please advise. Thanks in advance.

cyrusalmighty said:
Is there a working recovery or roms for this phone yet? Can any of the S6 or Edge roms work on the Edge Plus? Trying to get advice for a new phone on Sprint and can not stay factory on a phone with such great specs. Should I just go for the HTC One M9? Please advise. Thanks in advance.
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No roms for now and u can only flash s6+ roms on it but HTC is not where u want to go

No recovery or rom, but root has been confirmed to work on both the original and the newest firmware. It'll break Samsung Pay and trip Knox.
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Haze211 said:
No recovery or rom, but root has been confirmed to work on both the original and the newest firmware. It'll break Samsung Pay and trip Knox.
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Yup

dvtmg704 said:
Yup
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root, recovery, and xposed in my sig