Can't find much info on this, but last I had checked around the time the phone first came out it was locked, is this still the case? But obviously it looks like root has been obtained...
in_dmand said:
Can't find much info on this, but last I had checked around the time the phone first came out it was locked, is this still the case? But obviously it looks like root has been obtained...
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The bootloader comes unlocked on the International Exynos version but locked on the Snapdragon 820 US version.
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Are you waiting unlocked bootloader before buying LG G3 ?
Yes.
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Yess
Yes
Got the phone already and waiting!
I guess i cant read well? The poll is for NEW potential G3 buyers ONLY!
doctor78SI said:
I guess i cant read well? The poll is for NEW potential G3 buyers ONLY!
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Well , there is even others option , so even if people have it yet they can write down their opinion
Yes from me as well...
I bought LG G3 D855 and got know boot loader is locked afterwords. So I vote "No".
Nevertheless, this is beautiful device.
Det45ku11 said:
Got the phone already and waiting!
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Yup, me too
Unlocked bootloader is not "always" necessary, the G2 have loki and not unlocked bootloader, whit great and a lot of development, i'm sure if we can get loki, don't need an unlocked bootloader.
Yes
jamm513 said:
Unlocked bootloader is not "always" necessary, the G2 have loki and not unlocked bootloader, whit great and a lot of development, i'm sure if we can get loki, don't need an unlocked bootloader.
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We can't get loki, lg blocked that exploit
Yes!
p70shooter said:
We can't get loki, lg blocked that exploit
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Not loki but thecube said something about another kind of exploit, if it's not possible with the "standard" unlock.
Before buying the g3 , I already knew about th locked bootloader. But I just have to get it because of the sexy look . Would love to try cm , aosp on this phone but I can wait as the stock rom isn't that bad that I wanted to use cm straightaway .
You guys might be waiting some time ?, doubt it will happen, but hope the best for you.
Returned mine, but not only because of the locked bootloader
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You guys might be waiting some time ?, doubt it will happen, but hope the best for you.
Returned mine, but not only because of the locked bootloader
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Always gotta be a negative person when it comes to boot loader being unlocked one way or another.. So please just go troll somewhere else
Got the phone,saled but if bootloader unlock i will buy again
Ive been waiting to buy it until the bootloader is unlocked. I refuse to spend my money on a device that im buying outright and not be able to do what I want with it.
LG your going to lose money if you don't allow an unlock. .sony does...htc does...samsung doesnt even lock the Canadian bootloaders.... ill buy from one of those companies instead until you do what is right for your customers.
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Hello
I am thinking about buying an HTC 10 straight from T-Mobile. My question is - will root/ROMs/recoveries work on the T-Mobile variant as well? Are they completely identical?
Thanks in advance :victory:
To answer your question most root/roms/recoveries should work on the T-Mobile variant. It isn't identical because the tmobile variant has tmobile added software and its made to fun on their network. i have used every single HTC One starting from the M7. this year was the first time i haven't. I instead went and got the unlocked model and I'm using it on T-mobile of course. My main reason of always rooting and s-offing my device was to be able to convert it to a developer or unlocked edition. This time with the unlocked 10 i haven't gotten the need to do any of that. I haven't unlocked the bootloader yet although I have the option in the settings ticked that I could in case i would need to.
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To answer your question most root/roms/recoveries should work on the T-Mobile variant. It isn't identical because the tmobile variant has tmobile added software and its made to fun on their network. i have used every single HTC One starting from the M7. this year was the first time i haven't. I instead went and got the unlocked model and I'm using it on T-mobile of course. My main reason of always rooting and s-offing my device was to be able to convert it to a developer or unlocked edition. This time with the unlocked 10 i haven't gotten the need to do any of that. I haven't unlocked the bootloader yet although I have the option in the settings ticked that I could in case i would need to.
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What's the difference between S-Off and a Bootloader Unlock? Is it like Samsung Knox - where they only find out you've modified the device once you send it in - or does HTC get notified as soon as you S-off/unlock it? Thanks for the answer.
Lightn1ng said:
What's the difference between S-Off and a Bootloader Unlock? Is it like Samsung Knox - where they only find out you've modified the device once you send it in - or does HTC get notified as soon as you S-off/unlock it? Thanks for the answer.
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Bootloader unlock is what allows you to root, flash roms and etc. This is needed for any type of modifications. S-Off is not needed for this. What this does is allow you to further modify your device. For example, it let's you flash different firmware or different roms that normally your phone wouldn't work. So in my case the last few years I would take my T-Mobile M8 and M9 and use s-off and then flash them with official developer stock software and converted them into developer edition. the app to S-OFF is $25 but it's the best money you will spend
There should be a thread that explains this further if you need any help.
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Bootloader unlock is what allows you to root, flash roms and etc. This is needed for any type of modifications. S-Off is not needed for this. What this does is allow you to further modify your device. For example, it let's you flash different firmware or different roms that normally your phone wouldn't work. So in my case the last few years I would take my T-Mobile M8 and M9 and use s-off and then flash them with official developer stock software and converted them into developer edition. the app to S-OFF is $25 but it's the best money you will spend
There should be a thread that explains this further if you need any help.
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Wow, that's a lot of info. Now all I need to do is decide between this and the G5. Thanks!
Lightn1ng said:
Wow, that's a lot of info. Now all I need to do is decide between this and the G5. Thanks!
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your welcome. I know it was alot. lol Good luck on your decision.
Hey guys, I just got the Moto z2 play and I'm not sure if the xt1710-02 is rootable
Pooper22 said:
Hey guys, I just got the Moto z2 play and I'm not sure if the xt1710-02 is rootable
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Which version is - 02?
1710-02 is the Verizon ver. Not rootable. Bootloader can't be unlocked either.
i have this version and my bootloader is unlocked. what other info do you need.?
d.GAonodgrloei said:
i have this version and my bootloader is unlocked. what other info do you need.?
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I'm unsure how the -02 version ( Verizon version) could have an unlocked bootloader because Verizon keeps it locked down. In other Verizon moto phones, it takes Dev software like sunshine to make this happen and doubt they have provided this (and likely won't).
Please show proof via screenshot, would like to see how you got bootloader unlocked.
RL_Wells said:
I'm unsure how the -02 version ( Verizon version) could have an unlocked bootloader because Verizon keeps it locked down. In other Verizon moto phones, it takes Dev software like sunshine to make this happen and doubt they have provided this (and likely won't).
Please show proof via screenshot, would like to see how you got bootloader unlocked.
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i should mention i got this phone second hand online. let me know what other info is needed to get these rooted. i am not an expert nor do i know anything about software, i barely understand the scope, but i'm very interested.
i've been trying to post pictures/ links on here but i can't. how else do we go about this?
d.GAonodgrloei said:
i should mention i got this phone second hand online. let me know what other info is needed to get these rooted. i am not an expert nor do i know anything about software, i barely understand the scope, but i'm very interested.
i've been trying to post pictures/ links on here but i can't. how else do we go about this?
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Put your phone in bootloader mode by powering off, then holding the power button and volume down button at the same time. It should show a black screen with a robot with red ! above (dead Andy). About 3rd line from bottom, it will say locked or unlocked. Let me know what that says or take a pic of the screen with another device and post it.
The flag does not exist at all in developer options.
Does this mean verizon version bootloader is not unlockable? (Locked down)
machx1111 said:
The flag does not exist at all in developer options.
Does this mean verizon version bootloader is not unlockable? (Locked down)
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Here try this link https://www.xda-developers.com/fix-...y-s9-samsung-galaxy-s8-samsung-galaxy-note-8/ it should be the same process!
N1NJATH3ORY said:
Here try this link https://www.xda-developers.com/fix-...y-s9-samsung-galaxy-s8-samsung-galaxy-note-8/ it should be the same process!
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Thanks! I found something similar last night on a different site and it didn't seem to work. Later I will try factory reset + this procedure.
I know Verizon locks down the bootloader on the Pixels they sell... Hopefully not the same with their tablets!
Sorry to break it to you but the Verizon Galaxy Tab S4 has a locked bootloader that can't be unlocked. Pretty much any device you get on Verizon, you can expect to be locked down.
tomiga said:
Sorry to break it to you but the Verizon Galaxy Tab S4 has a locked bootloader that can't be unlocked. Pretty much any device you get on Verizon, you can expect to be locked down.
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Thanks for confirming! Back this thing goes...
Does anyone know if there is an exynos(bootloader unlockable) variant of the galaxy fold? Which would probably be the sm-f907f. I can't seem to find any details or confirmations on it.
There is only SD varaint for this handset
kyleongwl said:
There is only SD varaint for this handset
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So that means no twrp and the like. I think I'll pass this one.
SnowFuhrer said:
So that means no twrp and the like. I think I'll pass this one.
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I thought the same but I did buy one and found that the bootloader is 100% unlockable meaning no reason we can't root, have TWRP, etc.
I suspected it may be locked since the US variants are locked (generally anyway) but yeah - in this case it is NOT locked.
chrisaw said:
I thought the same but I did buy one and found that the bootloader is 100% unlockable meaning no reason we can't root, have TWRP, etc.
I suspected it may be locked since the US variants are locked (generally anyway) but yeah - in this case it is NOT locked.
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That's good news to hear.