I've rooted a few devices in the past, but I've never unlocked any phones with this T-Mobile Device Unlock app.
Could anyone tell me if rooting and tripping the Knox counter affects unlocking using the T-Mobile app? I don't think it would but I'd like to be sure I can still unlock my device in the future after rooting my device.
Has anyone rooted first and then unlocked their T-Mobile S6 Edge?
Thanks in advance
sho51 said:
I've rooted a few devices in the past, but I've never unlocked any phones with this T-Mobile Device Unlock app.
Could anyone tell me if rooting and tripping the Knox counter affects unlocking using the T-Mobile app? I don't think it would but I'd like to be sure I can still unlock my device in the future after rooting my device.
Has anyone rooted first and then unlocked their T-Mobile S6 Edge?
Thanks in advance
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nah dude. I rooted the TMob S6 Edge I have here and even froze the unlock app via Titanium Backup. it does nothing. I purchased this phone for our store with the intention of unlocking it because it was financed only to find out its damn near impossible. Waiting on a software fix. Maybe a custom ROM or flashing AT&T's software if its released..
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I have an ATT phone currently unlocked and using it on T-Mobile. I want to root and use it on T-Mobile, but Im a little nervous that once I root, and wipe everything, the phone will be re-locked to ATT. So my question is, once I root will I lose my carrier un-lock?
It might be helpful to clarify a couple of things. It sounds like you're currently SIM-unlocked (thus able to use your AT&T branded M9 on T-Mobile). Are you currently bootloader-locked and want to unlock it so you can root? Or are you already bootloader unlocked?
Rooting definitely does not wipe/re-lock anything. Unlocking your bootloader triggers a system wipe. My understanding is that once your phone is SIM-unlocked, system wipes don't affect your phone's SIM status.
Sorry for the confusion. I am currently sim unlocked, and I want to bootloader unlock. However, before I unlock my bootloader, I want to make sure that I wont re lock my sim. My ultimate goal is to unlock bootloader in order to root, but I dont want to relock my carrier to ATT. Yes, it is an ATT phone and I'm using it on T-Mobile.
I'm pretty sure that unlocking the boot loader will not affect your SIM-unlocked status.
But if it were me, I would want a more definitive answer than that.
Another forum member may be able to answer for sure. In the meantime, consider asking HTC directly via their chat system. I've found them friendly and straightforward.
random155 said:
I have an ATT phone currently unlocked and using it on T-Mobile. I want to root and use it on T-Mobile, but Im a little nervous that once I root, and wipe everything, the phone will be re-locked to ATT. So my question is, once I root will I lose my carrier un-lock?
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No you won't lose your unlocked network status.
The unlock once done is permanent.
There was one a while ago on the s3, an app, which was unofficial and I lost that a few times between flashes, but I don't think you'll have that issue.
Thank You. Unlocked boot loader, rooted and still have sim-unlock.
Does anyone think it is possible or likely that LG will allow unlocking the bootloader on Verizon/ATT/Sprint variants of the G4. They have already released a method for doing it on the European model. Any insight is appreciated
It's up to the carrier, and they all are pretty picky so it's doubtful.
I want an unlocked bootloader for my H815T, but with zero information from LG I have no idea if that will ever happen.
Do we know if anyone is working on an unofficial unlocked bootloader or workaround?
Has a US/Canadian carrier EVER unlocked a bootloader on any phone?
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Has a US/Canadian carrier EVER unlocked a bootloader on any phone?
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Tmobile is the only US carrier that does not lock bootloaders on all devices. Sprint seems like they can or can't make up their mind. Verizon has locked bootloaders forever it seems and AT&T just started it the year the Galaxy S4 came out. The GS3/Note 2 were the last AT&T Samsung devices with no locked bootloader.
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Has a US/Canadian carrier EVER unlocked a bootloader on any phone?
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Tmobile is the only US carrier that does not lock bootloaders on all devices. Sprint seems like they can or can't make up their mind. Verizon has locked bootloaders forever it seems and AT&T just started it the year the Galaxy S4 came out. The GS3/Note 2 were the last AT&T Samsung devices with no locked bootloader.
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HTC always leaves bootloader unlockable on AT&T (unless something changed) it was like this up until my m7 at least but I'm pretty sure all of them can be. Other than that... nope
Hello,
First time poster. I just bought a refurbished unlocked Verizon Note 4. It is currently running Android Version: 6.0.1. I am interested in upgrading the OS to Nougat or Oreo (if possible) Do I have to root the phone to do this? I am not really interested in rooting, I just want to update the OS.
If I have to root, whats the easiest method? I read conflicting threads on the forums saying it cant be done with Verizon Note 4's. Some people say it can be done.
Thanks
jordanmc1 said:
Hello,
First time poster. I just bought a refurbished unlocked Verizon Note 4. It is currently running Android Version: 6.0.1. I am interested in upgrading the OS to Nougat or Oreo (if possible) Do I have to root the phone to do this? I am not really interested in rooting, I just want to update the OS.
If I have to root, whats the easiest method? I read conflicting threads on the forums saying it cant be done with Verizon Note 4's. Some people say it can be done.
Thanks
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Lol well you either have root and an unlocked phone or you dont have an unlocked phone. Hopefully you didnt get charged more for the alledged unlock. Unless you meant simlocked in which case , all verizon phones are unlocked and i hope you didnt pay more for it .
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Lol well you either have root and an unlocked phone or you dont have an unlocked phone. Hopefully you didnt get charged more for the alledged unlock. Unless you meant simlocked in which case , all verizon phones are unlocked and i hope you didnt pay more for it .
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Sorry, when I said unlocked I meant SIM unlocked. I am from Canada and all our carriers simlock the phones while under contract. Anyways, is there a way to force upgrade the OS on these devices without rooting?
jordanmc1 said:
Sorry, when I said unlocked I meant SIM unlocked. I am from Canada and all our carriers simlock the phones while under contract. Anyways, is there a way to force upgrade the OS on these devices without rooting?
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Not to my knowledge, but the root/bootloader exploit is for bpa1 which you can Odin back to or forward if applicable...couple of post recently with older bootloaders don't remember if you were one or not
I am looking to do a trade in deal with T-mobile for a new S9 (snapdragon) SM-G960UZKATMB.
The unlocking thread here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s9/help/samsung-galaxy-s9-bootloader-unlocked-t3758637 focuses on unlocking primarily for rooting or installing different roms. I don't want it, at least not yet.
What I do want to unlock, or decrypt my phone but keep it completely stock so I could root it in the future without having to do a full wipe.
As I understand any unlocking requires a full wipe so I want to do it now when the phone is new and has no data on it.
The Unlocked Thread does say just unlocking should not affect the warranty just on its own. Can anybody confirm or deny this?
You cannot unlock the bootloader on the US model Snapdragon S9s
Hello all
SO I managed to get into download mode on my SM-t575 but it says that its managed by an organisation and was wondering if anyone knows how to disable the Knox on it ?
Thanks loads
Hi, does anyone know how to do this ?
Thanks
a year later and still trying to get into this tablet
anyone have any ideas ?
Thanks
Hello @Rixsta_musicman! Do you mean to be able to unlock the bootloader? I don't think there's ever a way to "disable" Knox, at least not anymore (i.e. disabling the bootloader will trip Knox and there's no way around it). Your device is a carrier device, correct? Has mobile data capability? If so, then see @googlephoneFKLenAsh's post below, which probably applies to you too:
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Samsung devices (at least those with snapdragon cpus) on T-Mobile are not eligible for bootloader unlock anymore from 4-5 years ago.
The only option is to get the Wi-Fi only model. No cellular model in the US supports bootloader unlock, no even for the carrier-free unlocked model if it ever exists.
Or wait for an exploit for unofficial bootloader unlock which is possible but very low chance and you may need to pay 3rd party services to unlock if it happens.
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Thanks, the device has a pin code to get in that I am not sure what it is and i want to be able to get in and root it, there's no way to get past the knox pin. It does have mobile capability yes, Ill check this post thanks a lot
Protected by knox cloud apparently
Im not sure if it was on T-Mobile though originally and the device is from the UK