Unlocked Bootloader in AT&T Note 4? - AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4

I've come across many posts stating that the bootloader in the Note 4 AT&T variant may be locked. Is there a way to put in a unlocked bootloader in case one wants to proceed towards rooting the device? I know Lollipop is expected to be a new day in age for the Android Community, but I'm sure the XDA community would still be able to work something out.

No, that is not currently possible. Phone is neither able to be bootloader unlocked nor rooted at this time.

Yikes, will it be able to be bootloader unlocked or rooted in the near future?
JasonJoel said:
No, that is not currently possible. Phone is neither able to be bootloader unlocked nor rooted at this time.
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arjun90 said:
Yikes, will it be able to be bootloader unlocked or rooted in the near future?
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People are working on it, but no guarantees. It is very possible that root may be found, but not a bootloader unlock.
Although it is also possible neither are achieved.
No one knows.
The moral of the story is that if you 'need' root, you should never buy a phone until AFTER it is rooted... Root is NOT guaranteed on new Samsung phones anymore - getting very locked down.
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JasonJoel said:
People are working on it, but no guarantees. It is very possible that root may be found, but not a bootloader unlock.
Although it is also possible neither are achieved.
No one knows. But I doubt it will happen in the 'near future'.
The moral of the story is that if you 'need' root, you should never buy a phone until AFTER it is rooted... Root is NOT guaranteed on new Samsung phones anymore - getting very locked down.
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What about the International Versions like the SM-910U?
JasonJoel said:
People are working on it, but no guarantees. It is very possible that root may be found, but not a bootloader unlock.
Although it is also possible neither are achieved.
No one knows.
The moral of the story is that if you 'need' root, you should never buy a phone until AFTER it is rooted... Root is NOT guaranteed on new Samsung phones anymore - getting very locked down.
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arjun90 said:
What about the International Versions like the SM-910U?
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They have root and twrp custom recovery because they aren't locked down like Verizon and Att are.

Silly question, but doesn't this have a negative impact on the AT&T variant Note 4's resale value?
JasonJoel said:
People are working on it, but no guarantees. It is very possible that root may be found, but not a bootloader unlock.
Although it is also possible neither are achieved.
No one knows.
The moral of the story is that if you 'need' root, you should never buy a phone until AFTER it is rooted... Root is NOT guaranteed on new Samsung phones anymore - getting very locked down.
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brittoking said:
They have root and twrp custom recovery because they aren't locked down like Verizon and Att are.
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arjun90 said:
Silly question, but doesn't this have a negative impact on the AT&T variant Note 4's resale value?
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Not really. 99% of people don't give a crap (or even know about) root or locked bootloaders.

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HTC One M8 - Software Status Modified?

Vrz htc one m8 - software status modified?
Let me start by apologizing in advance, I have NO idea if this is the right place to post this so if it isn't I'm genuinely sorry! I have no idea what I'm doing to be honest.
All I know is I have a Verizon HTC One M8 that I'm still paying for and want to sell so I can pay it off and cancel the second line on my account and it says Software Status - Modified. I don't know if this means the phone was, or is, rooted - I was under the impression that for some reason you couldn't root Vrz. phones but like I said - no idea what I'm talking about.
I just want to get the phone back to stock as fast and easy as possible so that I can hopefully get rid of it. If anyone could please help me out or point me in the right direction it would be so appreciated.
Again, I'm sorry if I'm posting in the wrong place or if my lack of knowledge is annoying - I just want to get rid of this phone!! Thank you!
Does it say s-on or s-off in bootloader
sjpritch25 said:
Does it say s-on or s-off in bootloader
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It says S-ON.
Thank you for responding!
RighteousB said:
I was under the impression that for some reason you couldn't root Vrz. phones
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The Verizon version M8 does not support unlocking the bootloader by "official" means using HTCDev.com. But folks have been able to root using Kingroot, than s-off using sunshine and then "unofficially" unlock the bootloader.
Software status modified may be a result of Kingroot. But it sounds like you bought the phone new and never tried to root?
redpoint73 said:
The Verizon version M8 does not support unlocking the bootloader by "official" means using HTCDev.com. But folks have been able to root using Kingroot, than s-off using sunshine and then "unofficially" unlock the bootloader.
Software status modified may be a result of Kingroot. But it sounds like you bought the phone new and never tried to root?
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I bought the phone new BUT I bought it for my ex so I have no idea what he did with it. But chances are he tried to (or did) root the phone.. Is there anything I can do? Any easy solution since I have no idea what any of these things mean, ha!
RighteousB said:
Any easy solution since I have no idea what any of these things mean, ha!
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On the Verizon version, I'm not sure there is an easy way to remove the "modified" flag. In other words, I think you might need root or some other things like custom recovery, unlocked bootloader, or even s-off.
If you don't want to invest the time and effort, you might just want to sell the phone "as-is" and fully disclose the "software modified" status the potential buyers.
redpoint73 said:
On the Verizon version, I'm not sure there is an easy way to remove the "modified" flag. In other words, I think you might need root or some other things like custom recovery, unlocked bootloader, or even s-off.
If you don't want to invest the time and effort, you might just want to sell the phone "as-is" and fully disclose the "software modified" status the potential buyers.
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I have no problem investing time or effort, I'd much rather the phone be back to normal so I can hopefully get enough money for it to pay it off. Like I said, only problem is most of this stuff is like reading another language to me. I genuinely know nothing about androids.. I'm pretty computer/iphone savvy but that's kind of the extent of it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2883845
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Flashing a ruu, I believe will fix the modified flag.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2883845
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Flashing a ruu, I believe will fix the modified flag.
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That is correct, RUU will completely re-image the phone to stock.
Thanks for the link. Wow, how did I not know those existing for so long? While I'm not a Verizon owner I'm pretty aware of the RUUs for various versions. I was only aware of the "hacked" RUU here (which requires s-off since its not official): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2727831
RighteousB, the link in the previous post is what you want. Just download the latest RUU, and follow in the instructions in that thread to easily return to full stock.
But in the interest of full disclosure, I recommend you still inform potential buyers the phone was modified at some point, as it has various implications.
sjpritch25 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2883845
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Flashing a ruu, I believe will fix the modified flag.
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I have no idea what that means but thank you very much! I'm going to try and figure it out! *Fingers Crossed*
redpoint73 said:
That is correct, RUU will completely re-image the phone to stock.
Thanks for the link. Wow, how did I not know those existing for so long? While I'm not a Verizon owner I'm pretty aware of the RUUs for various versions. I was only aware of the "hacked" RUU here (which requires s-off since its not official): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2727831
RighteousB, the link in the previous post is what you want. Just download the latest RUU, and follow in the instructions in that thread to easily return to full stock.
But in the interest of full disclosure, I recommend you still inform potential buyers the phone was modified at some point, as it has various implications.
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Thank you so much for your help and time. I appreciate it!! I'm going to try and figure it out now so I guess we shall see!!
Again, THANK YOU!!
The link the other person used is for s-off. You can only flash s-on ruu to remove the modified flag
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2946473
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I assume your phone is Verizon, but link above has all the ruu's you need.

Qualcomm variant root without unlocking bootloader?

So got a Rogers Note 7, and it seems from some threads on here that ALL Qualcomm variants are locked. I know there is already a TWRP for the Exynos variant since they have an unlocked bootloader.
My question is: I'm looking purely for Xposed, for some UI tweaks that drive my crazy...anyone know the chances of root without bootloader unlock and using FlashFire to install Xposed?
Thanks all
ghammer80 said:
So got a Rogers Note 7, and it seems from some threads on here that ALL Qualcomm variants are locked. I know there is already a TWRP for the Exynos variant since they have an unlocked bootloader.
My question is: I'm looking purely for Xposed, for some UI tweaks that drive my crazy...anyone know the chances of root without bootloader unlock and using FlashFire to install Xposed?
Thanks all
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*bump*
Rogers Canada has unlocked bootloader
I am also with Rogers Canada and just got the Note 7 with the QCOM Snapdragon. Unless I am mistaken the OEM unlock switch (see photo) unlocks the bootloader to allow modifications. I cannot wait for a root method that works, unfortunately, from what I know QCOM's are notoriously hard to root regardless of the bootlader being locked or unlocked.
No it doesn't. That is actually present on pretty much any Android device now.
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Devhux said:
No it doesn't. That is actually present on pretty much any Android device now.
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Lol....i dont know why people still get all excited about the unlock button still.....its kinda funny
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TheJeremyWhite said:
I am also with Rogers Canada and just got the Note 7 with the QCOM Snapdragon. Unless I am mistaken the OEM unlock switch (see photo) unlocks the bootloader to allow modifications. I cannot wait for a root method that works, unfortunately, from what I know QCOM's are notoriously hard to root regardless of the bootlader being locked or unlocked.
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Qcom with an unlocked bootloader is super simple to root.
Flash twrp, flash superSU and done or if you dont want twrp flash cfauto root and done.
somebody has some reading to do to get his information a little more updated
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force70 said:
Lol....i dont know why people still get all excited about the unlock button still.....its kinda funny
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Qcom with an unlocked bootloader is super simple to root.
Flash twrp, flash superSU and done or if you dont want twrp flash cfauto root and done.
somebody has some reading to do to get his information a little more updated
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How about instead of being a **** and saying how funny this is you explain to us what the unlock button does. There is nothing funny to me about an unrooted phone. And I did say in my reply "unless I am mistaken".
And for your information I did do a bunch of reading, and the first step to rooting is to check the OEM unlock toggle which unlocks the bootloader to allow modification. So maybe I'm just hopeful because our Canadian variants usually aren't as restricted as US devices. I have not I have not had to root a Qualcomm device since 2012 so excuse me for being a little rusty on this subject
TheJeremyWhite said:
How about instead of being a **** and saying how funny this is you explain to us what the unlock button does. There is nothing funny to me about an unrooted phone. And I did say in my reply "unless I am mistaken".
And for your information I did do a bunch of reading, and the first step to rooting is to check the OEM unlock toggle which unlocks the bootloader to allow modification. So maybe I'm just hopeful because our Canadian variants usually aren't as restricted as US devices. I have not I have not had to root a Qualcomm device since 2012 so excuse me for being a little rusty on this subject
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Yeah we got lumped into the locked group this time around...we escaped it on the S7s but once we knew the CAN device was getting the 820 like the US models we were all worried.
Sure enough from what we have seen thus far shes locked...no root in the forseeable future. Not impossible but not going to be easy.
And yes not being able to root is def not funny and I am also hoping it happens but if not we can buy the exynos version.
As for the unlock button as far as i have seen on sammy phones it does nothing. On nexus and some LG devices you need to use it to allow BL unlock...guess it just comes as part of android but thus far not functional on our devices.
And rusty isnt a problem but after that unlock button has been discussed 1000 times and the subject beaten to death across numerous forums and devices..yeah it makes me chuckle when i see people post it unlocks the device....oh god how I wish it was true though!
And dude FYI name calling is not allowed here nor appreciated by moderators....just a little friendly information
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Just Rooted Rogers Note 7 (Qualcomm)
Followed these instructions and it works perfectly
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-note-7/how-to/root-wifi-calling-volte-basic-mods-t3455088
Note 7 Wind Mobile rooting
Will this method work with Note 7 from Wind Mobile?
TheJeremyWhite said:
Followed these instructions and it works perfectly
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-note-7/how-to/root-wifi-calling-volte-basic-mods-t3455088
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lol can we have a chat please... I just saved mine from brick mode by following the sprint debug process. This link is for the n930T... you say it works on our versions?
I'm from Surrey too... I am almost in disbelief right now... Tell me you have a solution to keep it alive after the blacklist...

I have found a working temp root method for 5.1.1

I found a bootloader unlock method for the Verizon variant of this phone, however after trying it on my phone I was able to get temp root on my AT&T Note 4. I have not tried to unlock the bootloader yet, but I will keep you guys posted.
Here is the link: galaxynote4root/galaxy-note-4-root/how-to-root-unlock-bootloader-on-galaxy-note-4/2/ (add .com infront of the first root , I can't post links yet)
(Make sure that on step 9 and up to change the file name in the command to n4-2 instead of n4-fix)
(Download everything except the Verizon stuff)
Final edit: This method only works for root, the bootloader can't be unlocked for AT&T because there was never a developer edition released for it.
Note: The root is extremely buggy and unstable, so it is not that usable. Hopefully someone else can make a root better for this device.
How did the temp root go? Doesn't it reboot after a while and then lose the root?
boofman said:
How did the temp root go? Doesn't it reboot after a while and then lose the root?
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It is very unstable and slow but it works, I'm probably going to install a different rom if I can unlock the bootloader.
bobshmo said:
It is very unstable and slow but it works, I'm probably going to install a different rom if I can unlock the bootloader.
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Great going buddy!
How long has it been running with root? Does it survive a reboot?
I do hope you can unlock the bootloader, so we csn install custom ROMs and Kernels!
boofman said:
Great going buddy!
How long has it been running with root? Does it survive a reboot?
I do hope you can unlock the bootloader, so we csn install custom ROMs and Kernels!
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It does not survive a reboot, however root although it slows the phone down seems to be working fine. I'm still trying to unlock the bootloader.
Nice to see someone take the bold risk. I hope you find success. I think everyone blew this off because this method was for Verizon and it tricks the phone to make it recognized as a Devloper model who come bootloader unlocked. AT&T does not have developer model devices so chances are this method will not unlock 910A bootloaders.
Wish you luck! There's a bounty thread here somewhere..
I saw on the other thread you temp bricked your phone attempting a bootloader unlock..hope you do unlock it without bricking your phone..
Problem with my note 4 please helppp !!
Can I update to an higher version than this ?
Android version 5.0.1
Build number : DONGCHAO.A916
Baseband version : N910FXXU1BOC4
Model SM-N910F
eypohraj said:
Can I update to an higher version than this ?
Android version 5.0.1
Build number : DONGCHAO.A916
Baseband version : N910FXXU1BOC4
Model SM-N910F
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you are in the wrong thread
Your variant for the Note 4 is the international variant
This thread is for the AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4
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This temp-root doesn't let us access the system partition
This type of root has been recognized by this community for several months and we dismissed as worthless because DM-Verity removes the root after every reboot and I am surprised you guys haven't gotten a brick yet because, on Android 5.1.1, Samsung added a security method where if anyone roots with Kingroot/KingORoot and reboot, you get a message saying that the kernel isn't from AT&T before fully booting up
boofman said:
Wish you luck! There's a bounty thread here somewhere..
I saw on the other thread you temp bricked your phone attempting a bootloader unlock..hope you do unlock it without bricking your phone..
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I unbricked it, bootloader can't be unlocked though, also I realized that kingoroot works on 5.1.1. It might be due to the file that I pushed for temp root, so now I have temp root on my phone that isn't that unstable.
Thanks for attempting to root though. We might have to look into other exploits to get a stable one. Or maybe there isnt one and its the end of the road on our journey to find it.
Update on how kingroot workin now?
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you are in the wrong thread
Your variant for the Note 4 is the international variant
This thread is for the AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4
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This temp-root doesn't let us access the system partition
This type of root has been recognized by this community for several months and we dismissed as worthless because DM-Verity removes the root after every reboot and I am surprised you guys haven't gotten a brick yet because, on Android 5.1.1, Samsung added a security method where if anyone roots with Kingroot/KingORoot and reboot, you get a message saying that the kernel isn't from AT&T before fully booting up
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But the thing is that when i check through the phone info app it shows that i own a n910a variant. So confused
eypohraj said:
But the thing is that when i check through the phone info app it shows that i own a n910a variant. So confused
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ok, so first of all
Go into Download mode. How to get there?
Turn off your phone entirely, and then when it has been fully turned off, hold down the power button, home button, and volume down button all at once until you get a warning screen. Press the volume down button and it should give you all the information about the phone without the system being all jacked up
Its should say if you have SM-N910F (International Variant) or SM-N910A (AT&T Variant)

Verizon pixel XL to Google store, bootloader unlock?

If I flash the play store version to my Verizon one will I be able to bootloader unlock? Or would I need to be bootloader unlocked to flash. I'm on feb5 security patch so I can't use depixel8
Shadowops34 said:
If I flash the play store version to my Verizon one will I be able to bootloader unlock? Or would I need to be bootloader unlocked to flash. I'm on feb5 security patch so I can't use depixel8
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You need to be unlocked to flash it, so unfortunately you are done.
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You need to be unlocked to flash it, so unfortunately you are done.
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Is there going to be anyway in the future to bootloader unlock? Or can I downgrade? Just spent $540 to root lol
Shadowops34 said:
Is there going to be anyway in the future to bootloader unlock? Or can I downgrade? Just spent $540 to root lol
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You can't downgrade. It is very doubtful that there will be a way. I suppose it is possible but it doesn't seem anyone is even working on it.
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You can't downgrade. It is very doubtful that there will be a way. I suppose it is possible but it doesn't seem anyone is even working on it.
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Well that sucks,that was a waste lol
I can't believe there is still at least one new thread a week about the same thing.
Shadowops34 said:
Well that sucks,that was a waste lol
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If it was such a waste why not just return it and pay the $35 restocking fee? Then buy a Google device and unlock it, root it and most likely brick it like half the other people have. And even better yet, research it next time before you buy anything so you don't need to come here and start yet another Verizon thread. And if you can't do any of the above then just enjoy the device as is since you really don't need an unlocked bootloader or root to get the full Pixel experience.
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I can't believe there is still at least one new thread a week about the same thing.
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Amazing.
If you are stuck in a bootloop on the Verizon version because you locked yourself out of adb mode, there is an answer. When you load up the phone go into fastboot mode and type fastboot continue
This will actually let you get into the phone before it does its crazy bootloop again and throw you out of adb.

root info?

Hey all!
I'm new to Samsung completely, I have experience rooting, as I've had multiple Nexus devices, and other rootable phones. Just never had a Samsung. I recently took the Oreo OTA update, and was wondering about the best rooting method? Ive read that you lose secret folder. Is there a way to keep that?
Basically I just want to debloat more and theme without having to use Andromeda, as that is annoying.
zakkyzombie said:
Hey all!
I'm new to Samsung completely, I have experience rooting, as I've had multiple Nexus devices, and other rootable phones. Just never had a Samsung. I recently took the Oreo OTA update, and was wondering about the best rooting method? Ive read that you lose secret folder. Is there a way to keep that?
Basically I just want to debloat more and theme without having to use Andromeda, as that is annoying.
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At this point in time there is no root for the Verizon Samsung S8+.
OneoftheRabble said:
At this point in time there is no root for the Verizon Samsung S8+.
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Lame.
Thanks I appreciate your help.
Rooting for Verizon is not happening as of now as they Lock the Boot-Loader and just Phones aren't as easy to Root now
Yes it will work fine on oreo, as long as the 2nd to last number of the version you are on isn't a 3. Example:
Good: G950USQU2CRB7
Not Good: G950USQU3CRC6
^-- That right there is a no no for now
But afaik there is so rom in existence for 950u with a 3 there. Just something to watch for in the future.
You don't need to flash back to nougat stock first either. Your should be able to go straight to pcr. If you have trouble with the first step you can try flashing part 2 first, followed by 1 then 2 again, but i fine expect you will have any issues.
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If you have nougat or a specific type of Oreo root is still possible with PartCyborgRom (https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...root-partcyborgrom-aqk3-samfail-odin-t3717702)
ikoyhn said:
If you have nougat or a specific type of Oreo root is still possible with PartCyborgRom (https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...root-partcyborgrom-aqk3-samfail-odin-t3717702)
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But this will take you back to Nougat QL1. There isn't a root for our phones in Oreo yet. Darn Verizon.
ikoyhn said:
If you have nougat or a specific type of Oreo root is still possible with PartCyborgRom (https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...oot-partcyborgrom-aqk3-samfail-odin-t3717702)
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I have a 2!
So basically what I'm gathering is, it downgrades the bootloader or kernal to a rootable state, then with wizardry I can flash a Oreo rom?
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I have a 2!
So basically what I'm gathering is, it downgrades the bootloader or kernal to a rootable state, then with wizardry I can flash a Oreo rom?
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Not exactly, this is a root/rom combo. So it will downgrade you back to Nougat version 2 bootloader firmware, root your device, and flash a ROM all at the same time. So there is no way to flash a different ROM since the rooting process and ROM flashing is built into one step.
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OneoftheRabble said:
But this will take you back to Nougat QL1. There isn't a root for our phones in Oreo yet. Darn Verizon.
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True, but if anyone is still lucky enough to be on version 2 bootloader on Oreo they still can downgrade to Nougat version 2 bootloader and use that Root/ROM combo to root their device since it works on ver. 2 bootloader but not 3. And yeah, screw Verizon!
ikoyhn said:
Not exactly, this is a root/rom combo. So it will downgrade you back to Nougat version 2 bootloader firmware, root your device, and flash a ROM all at the same time. So there is no way to flash a different ROM since the rooting process and ROM flashing is built into one step.
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True, but if anyone is still lucky enough to be on version 2 bootloader on Oreo they still can downgrade to Nougat version 2 bootloader and use that Root/ROM combo to root their device since it works on ver. 2 bootloader but not 3. And yeah, screw Verizon!
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Ahh. Makes sense. Basically flashing a modded factory image?
I want to but am wondering what happens to the secure folder?
zakkyzombie said:
Ahh. Makes sense. Basically flashing a modded factory image?
I want to but am wondering what happens to the secure folder?
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Yeah its flashing an engineered firmware, and it trips knox which is needed for secure folder I think. I looked on my S8+ and couldn't find secure folder anywhere, so I'm guessing the ROM removes it.
Wrenerry said:
How is your battery life... ?
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I get about 6Hrs screen on time
nougat so it kinda sounds like i should not take the oreo update if i want to root / mod my s8+is that true or not? Thanks (my 1st samsung from htc)
Dayliter said:
nougat so it kinda sounds like i should not take the oreo update if i want to root / mod my s8+is that true or not? Thanks (my 1st samsung from htc)
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Yeah, I'd stay on Nougat.
ikoyhn said:
Yeah, I'd stay on Nougat.
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Man, I miss the days of flashing roms. Back on my note 3, i used to flash a new rom weekly and had a ball customizing things and seeing what new roms were comming out.
TomNJ3256 said:
Man, I miss the days of flashing roms. Back on my note 3, i used to flash a new rom weekly and had a ball customizing things and seeing what new roms were comming out.
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Whatever happened to those days. S**t, the last few ROMs I was flashing on the N6 were all pretty much the same. I miss being pissed off that one rom had all the things I wanted but looked hideous. Then everything got CM based and themes were everywhere. Then it all just got the same. Then it all got locked down. Almost like Android and Google were playing the devs getting them to make the mods, then them steal them, and incorporate them, then lock it down.
zakkyzombie said:
Whatever happened to those days. S**t, the last few ROMs I was flashing on the N6 were all pretty much the same. I miss being pissed off that one rom had all the things I wanted but looked hideous. Then everything got CM based and themes were everywhere. Then it all just got the same. Then it all got locked down. Almost like Android and Google were playing the devs getting them to make the mods, then them steal them, and incorporate them, then lock it down.
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yeah, by the time the N6 was out things were pretty bad. But back in the N3 days - they were good.
ikoyhn said:
If you have nougat or a specific type of Oreo root is still possible with PartCyborgRom (https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...root-partcyborgrom-aqk3-samfail-odin-t3717702)
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I'm sorry for this basic question, but does the phone being carrier unlocked make any difference? I know that has nothing to do with the bootloader; I'm simply asking if the phone not being Verizon-specific has any effect on rootability ... I was just about to purchase an unlocked S8+ when I saw this thread and almost spewed Mountain Dew all over my monitor. I had no idea Verizon had squelched root, although no surprise there, right?
hunteditor said:
I'm sorry for this basic question, but does the phone being carrier unlocked make any difference? I know that has nothing to do with the bootloader; I'm simply asking if the phone not being Verizon-specific has any effect on rootability ... I was just about to purchase an unlocked S8+ when I saw this thread and almost spewed Mountain Dew all over my monitor. I had no idea Verizon had squelched root, although no surprise there, right?
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if its unlocked and international version, and you use it on verizon, you can still root without any problems from verizon. only verizon variant there is that crappy problem
hunteditor said:
I'm sorry for this basic question, but does the phone being carrier unlocked make any difference? I know that has nothing to do with the bootloader; I'm simply asking if the phone not being Verizon-specific has any effect on rootability ... I was just about to purchase an unlocked S8+ when I saw this thread and almost spewed Mountain Dew all over my monitor. I had no idea Verizon had squelched root, although no surprise there, right?
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Yeah there is root for all carrieres (verizon, tmobil, sprint, att) but its limited and the bootloader is still locked. I would still get a the international version, better root, more Roms, etc...
Unlocked vs International?
ikoyhn said:
Yeah there is root for all carrieres (verizon, tmobil, sprint, att) but its limited and the bootloader is still locked. I would still get a the international version, better root, more Roms, etc...
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When you say international version, is that simply the carrier unlocked version? And do you know if there is a certain model number or letter designation after the model number I should be looking for? I'm shopping on Swappa and eBay and need to be really careful. Thank you for the help, by the way.

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