I bought mine straight from Samsung.com Verizon variant, will I be able to have them unlock the bootloader? And if not that unlocked Version they're about to release, will it have an unlocked bootloader?
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Ummmm.... That's a negative, chief.
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iKenta said:
I bought mine straight from Samsung.com Verizon variant, will I be able to have them unlock the bootloader? And if not that unlocked Version they're about to release, will it have an unlocked bootloader?
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You didn't get the samsung.com buy one get one free?
iKenta said:
I bought mine straight from Samsung.com Verizon variant, will I be able to have them unlock the bootloader? And if not that unlocked Version they're about to release, will it have an unlocked bootloader?
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The Verizon variant bootloader might not be unlocked any time soon if at all but there is always hope as it's been done before on other Verizon Galaxy variants. The unlocked one, the world variant, will does have an unlocked bootloader and even root but there may be some issues getting it to work with USA carriers fi you're trying to buy one and use it here.
iKenta said:
I bought mine straight from Samsung.com Verizon variant, will I be able to have them unlock the bootloader? And if not that unlocked Version they're about to release, will it have an unlocked bootloader?
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I hope you did not think that ordering from Samsung meant unlocked bootloader lol
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954wrecker said:
You didn't get the samsung.com buy one get one free?
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Was there actually a BOGO?
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I'm getting my T-MO G3 returned soon and would like to unlock the bootloader asap but I'm not exactly sure how. Is it just FASTBOOT OEM UNLOCK or is there something else?
Boot loader is not locked
3UR0TR45H said:
I'm getting my T-MO G3 returned soon and would like to unlock the bootloader asap but I'm not exactly sure how. Is it just FASTBOOT OEM UNLOCK or is there something else?
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whats the need for urgency ? there isnt a recovery even released yet.
wavrunrx said:
whats the need for urgency ? there isnt a recovery even released yet.
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Whenever I've unlocked a bootloader, it wipes the device. I'd rather do that before I set it up with my apps and accounts.
BACARDILIMON said:
Boot loader is not locked
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Correct me if I am wrong but every phone comes with a locked bootloader even the nexus line you need to unlock. We really need to stop calling encrypted bootloaders locked. So this phone isn't encrypted but surely it is locked.
Our G3 is the only one that's unlocked.
rumor has it tmobile g3 isn't locked
mgbotoe said:
rumor has it tmobile g3 isn't locked
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I'm confused I have an note 3 verizon. I am trading in my note 3 becaues of lock down bootloaders. will the G3 be easier to unlock? I have been reading that T moblie is the only one that comes unlocked.... Hmmm need some help befoere I jump Thanks
Guys. There is a difference between unlocked and unlockable. This being unlocked means there's nothing really to do. That's why it's so unusual.
mgbotoe said:
rumor has it tmobile g3 isn't locked
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I believe It's unlocked. Rooted with twrp
Unlocked, just rooted and installed twrp, nothing else to do about it.
Go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/development/root-twrp-root-twrp-tmo-lg-g3-t2821005
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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.
DalSegno said:
Has a US/Canadian carrier EVER unlocked a bootloader on any phone?
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pre4speed said:
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 guys!
So today I bought a Pixel XL from a guy off gumtree. The phone was purchased from Carphone Warehouse UK, and its unlocked in any carrier. The thing is, the phone runs 7.1.1 NOF26V. I downloaded skipsoft's tool, but i couldn't find my build number there to perform my unlocking. does anyone know a different method to do it? thanks in advance !
Blue305 said:
Hello guys!
So today I bought a Pixel XL from a guy off gumtree. The phone was purchased from Carphone Warehouse UK, and its unlocked in any carrier. The thing is, the phone runs 7.1.1 NOF26V. I downloaded skipsoft's tool, but i couldn't find my build number there to perform my unlocking. does anyone know a different method to do it? thanks in advance !
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So that is an EE phone right? It is carrier unlocked, you can move it from carrier to carrier. That does not mean it is bootloader unlocked. And since it is on 7.1.1 now it can not be bootloader unlocked. Below is the method to unlock a regular google phone, but that isn't going to help you.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/how-to/guide-how-to-unlock-root-flash-pixel-xl-t3507886
And here is the method to unlock a Verizon or EE phone that is still on 7.1 but that isn't going to help you either. Sorry, you are done once you are on 7.1.1
http://theroot.ninja/depixel8.html
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So that is an EE phone right? It is carrier unlocked, you can move it from carrier to carrier. That does not mean it is bootloader unlocked. And since it is on 7.1.1 now it can not be bootloader unlocked. Below is the method to unlock a regular google phone, but that isn't going to help you.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/how-to/guide-how-to-unlock-root-flash-pixel-xl-t3507886
And here is the method to unlock a Verizon or EE phone that is still on 7.1 but that isn't going to help you either. Sorry, you are done once you are on 7.1.1
http://theroot.ninja/depixel8.html
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I don't know if it's an EE phone. All I know is that Carphone Warehouse sells unlocked phones. But I cannot know for sure if that's the case here.. thanks a lot for your answer, I really appreciate it!
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Blue305 said:
I don't know if it's an EE phone. All I know is that Carphone Warehouse sells unlocked phones. But I cannot know for sure if that's the case here.. thanks a lot for your answer, I really appreciate it!
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Follow method one then. If it unlocks it is not an EE phone.
TonikJDK said:
Follow method one then. If it unlocks it is not an EE phone.
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Thanks a lot mate! I successfully unlocked it and flashed twrp.
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When will the Verizon variant get Oreo? Also is there any development going on as far as ROMs go for the Verizon unit? Any way to root and to safely go back to stock?
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When will the Verizon variant get Oreo?
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Hopefully shortly after the retail variants.
Jaimesco12 said:
Also is there any development going on as far as ROMs go for the Verizon unit?
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Well, I have had the verizon version firmware booting on my device
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Any way to root and to safely go back to stock?
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You can relock the bootloader, but the warranty void flag (via getvar) will still be tripped.
N10AP said:
Hopefully shortly after the retail variants.
Well, I have had the verizon version firmware booting on my device
You can relock the bootloader, but the warranty void flag (via getvar) will still be tripped.
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Wait so the Verizon one has an unlockable bootloader?
Jaimesco12 said:
Wait so the Verizon one has an unlockable bootloader?
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Unknown. I`m from UK. I have retail device.
I have successfully got the VZW firmware for Addison (though camera doesnt work) and Albus runing on my retail device.
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Wait so the Verizon one has an unlockable bootloader?
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Would be awesome if we did; just came from Verizon Droid turbo (Moto Maxx) and the bootloader was not unlocked until sunshine devs made it possible. Not sure if they, or anyone else, is trying.
I've got my eyes on a unlocked Verizon pixel 3 XL that's unlocked. How deep is Verizon's software in the pixel and would it even be possible to fully convert it to a regular Google pixel?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-3-xl/help/verizon-pixel-3xl-vs-google-pixel-3xl-t3863130
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mac208x said:
I've got my eyes on a unlocked Verizon pixel 3 XL that's unlocked. How deep is Verizon's software in the pixel and would it even be possible to fully convert it to a regular Google pixel?
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If the bootloader is unlocked I don't see any reason you can't use the non verizon firmware on it. The devices themselves are identical, just the firmware is different. Note that I have not done this so you're at your own risk.
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jd1639 said:
If the bootloader is unlocked I don't see any reason you can't use the non verizon firmware on it. The devices themselves are identical, just the firmware is different. Note that I have not done this so you're at your own risk.
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As far as I know it's sim unlocked. If that's unlocked, bootloader should be unlockable as well right? Or how does the process go on the pixel?
On 6T it's you get a sim unlock, then you send a request application, once approved they send you a .bin to unlock the bootloader thru fastboot
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As far as I know it's sim unlocked. If that's unlocked, bootloader should be unlockable as well right? Or how does the process go on the pixel?
On 6T it's you get a sim unlock, then you send a request application, once approved they send you a .bin to unlock the bootloader thru fastboot
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No, sim and bootloader are two different things. You'd need the bootloader unlocked to flash the regular Google pixel firmware. Sim unlock just allows you to use the phone on different carriers.
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spotmark said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-3-xl/help/verizon-pixel-3xl-vs-google-pixel-3xl-t3863130
Please use the search function before posting a new topic. Multiple threads about the same thing only confuse and clutter. Thanks.
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There was absolutely nothing helpful In that thread, just speculations.
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No, sim and bootloader are two different things. You'd need the bootloader unlocked to flash the regular Google pixel firmware. Sim unlock just allows you to use the phone on different carriers.
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I understand the difference so In another words the bootloader is not unlockable on the Verizon one and there is no process for once it's sim unlocked like it is on the Oneplus 6T (where sim unlock is required in order to unlock bootloader)
mac208x said:
I understand the difference so In another words the bootloader is not unlockable on the Verizon one and there is no process for once it's sim unlocked like it is on the Oneplus 6T (where sim unlock is required in order to unlock bootloader)
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No you will not be able to unlock the bootloader on the Verizon variant weather it is sim unlocked or not. However you can uninstall all the pre loaded Verizon apps. I had the Verizon model and was able to uninstall all the bloat. The only difference is the bootloader and being able to root.
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No you will not be able to unlock the bootloader on the Verizon variant weather it is sim unlocked or not. However you can uninstall all the pre loaded Verizon apps. I had the Verizon model and was able to uninstall all the bloat. The only difference is the bootloader and being able to root.
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Oh balls. So the only way it's to crack it? That's peachy
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There was absolutely nothing helpful In that thread, just speculations.
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The very first post in that thread says the VZW bootloader can't be unlocked.
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Oh balls. So the only way it's to crack it? That's peachy
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Correct, you might want to check this thread out. It is being looked in to but doesn't look all that promising.
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Correct, you might want to check this thread out. It is being looked in to but doesn't look all that promising.
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I've read thru it, I mean someone will crack it sooner or later. Some fine folks brainstorming it. Wish it was as simple as on the one plus, you just wait 7 days and you're unlocked.
Is there a difference in model number or something on the box itself?
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Is there a difference in model number or something on the box itself?
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If you want an unlockable bootloader steer clear of verizon plain and simple. No way around it
c_86 said:
If you want an unlockable bootloader steer clear of verizon plain and simple. No way around it
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I know, was trying to make sure the one I was getting on eBay was infact a Google one. Apparently there's a major difference in the label. Same model number etc. However there's a lot more writing on it. Mention of imported by Google Canada which isn't present on the Verizon one.