Hi guys, i leaved galaxy's universe after i've sold my galaxy s6 which i used to mod without tripping knox thanks to a particoular bootloader. Now i want to buy an s9, i know that bootloader trick maybe can be impossible, but with the born of project treble we can get an aosp?
I've notice that samsung has implemented a system that deny users to flash diifferent regions firmwares.
I leaved samsung scene, So can anybody clear my ideas about the current situation and what is expected for the future?
I don't know!
I've been searching for an answer to this, but I can't find anything. I think we are just going have to wait till they come out and see. It boggles my mind that they don't at least let the unlocked US version be bootloader unlockable.
from my understanding, Treble won't do anything for you on a Snapdragon variant, it will only be good on the Exynos variant where you can unlock bootloader without issue.
Shemploo said:
from my understanding, Treble won't do anything for you on a Snapdragon variant, it will only be good on the Exynos variant where you can unlock bootloader without issue.
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I'm lucky, italian version will be exynos... It's unlocked and i've read that it's also more powerfull
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Strongly considering this device to replace my Moto x Play.
Has to be rootable and be able to use magisk manager to enable Android pay.
Anyone have success with this? On any version?
Stupendousman2012 said:
Strongly considering this device to replace my Moto x Play.
Has to be rootable and be able to use magisk manager to enable Android pay.
Anyone have success with this? On any version?
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So far it seems the canadian versions bootloader isn't unlockable
mikeandjaimie said:
So far it seems the canadian versions bootloader isn't unlockable
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Thanks for the reply. Do we know if anyone is actively working on the issue?
Not that I'm aware of. I just purchased this phone from Freedom Mobile and found out myself. I've tried to contact Sony on there forums and twitter to try to find out why only the canadian versions of the g3223 are bootloader locked, but haven't heard anything yet. There is however a working unlock for the other versions as well as a slimmed down rom, root, and twrp. Hopefully they will unlock it with the Oreo update or release a patch, but I'm not holding my breathe atm.
Coming from a OnePlus3, which was easy to root and had tons of ROMs...
If I want the same with the S9, I need to buy the international version unlocked, correct?
Also I saw in the S8 thread that AOSP ROMs are not easily available, or still being worked on but OK for S9?
I'm looking for good hardware that I can root and debloat (titanium backup is a must for me and has saved me countless times).
I prefer the S8 because it is cheaper but not if AOSP is a problem.
Thoughts?
S9 has RMM implemented, long story short its a new feature of samsung that prevents you from flashing custom binaries (TWRP Included) to the phone for the first 7 days of using it.
Once you get your phone, finish set up wizard, connect a google and samsung account and wait 7 days for the OEM unlock button to appear. There are AOSP roms for the device, namely RR and Lineage OS.
I came from a oneplus 3 running AOSP resurrection remix 6.0 to the galaxy s9 a few days ago. I've been flashing phones for many years now, so I'm well versed in initially gaining root/custom recovery. This phone was a breeze to flash. The root guide in the tutorials section of this sub forum was great. Just make sure the usb drivers are on your pc and you follow the instructions exactly. I had resurrection remix 6.0 running on my galaxy s9 (exynos) in 10 mins after opening the box! [emoji106]
Thanks to you both. There are two international (non-US) variants - one with Exynos and one with Snapdragon.
Only the Exynos can be bootloader unlocked, correct?
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Thanks to you both. There are two international (non-US) variants - one with Exynos and one with Snapdragon.
Only the Exynos can be bootloader unlocked, correct?
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I'm unsure about the bootloader abilities of the snapdragon variant. I only have the Exynos personally, which is unlockable.
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I'm unsure about the bootloader abilities of the snapdragon variant. I only have the Exynos personally, which is unlockable.
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Thanks. I got an answer in this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...-g9600-bootloader-question-t3795978?nocache=1
There is no TWRP for the snapdragon international variant so I will definitely stay away from it.
After rumors that this phone will get Android Oreo update in next few months, nothing comes real till now.
Even lineageOs have developed oreo system for other models but not sm-n920a .
What's wrong with this model ?
gismail said:
After rumors that this phone will get Android Oreo update in next few months, nothing comes real till now.
Even lineageOs have developed oreo system for other models but not sm-n920a .
What's wrong with this model ?
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Locked bootloader and locked down kernel. Not to mention, our carrier has left us for dead hoping we will buy another phone on a Next plan enslaving us for another 24 to 30 months. We will not get anything more than the 7.0 (with the occasional security update) that we already have for the device now.
mattern1974 said:
Locked bootloader and locked down kernel. Not to mention, our carrier has left us for dead hoping we will buy another phone on a Next plan enslaving us for another 24 to 30 months. We will not get anything more than the 7.0 (with the occasional security update) that we already have for the device now.
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What about custom rom from lineageOs? Is there any chance to have oreo rom ?
mattern1974 said:
Locked bootloader and locked down kernel. Not to mention, our carrier has left us for dead hoping we will buy another phone on a Next plan enslaving us for another 24 to 30 months. We will not get anything more than the 7.0 (with the occasional security update) that we already have for the device now.
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What about custom rom from lineageOs? Is there any chance to have oreo rom ?
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The kernel and bootloader are locked down, so no. There is no hope for AT&t branded Note 5's. They're not going to give us the kernel, and won't unlock the bootloader. Best bet is to get a different phone that's not AT&t proprietary, and not purchase anything proprietary from AT&t again in protest.
I know that I won't.
Just making sure I'm getting this right.
North american models are snapdragon and locked. -> possible to unlock with some debug mode which locks your battery @ -20% -> has a very quiet unofficial lineage port
Global/international are exynos and unlocked. -> has official lineage support
so there's no way to get a snapdragon s9 and it get rooted/custom rom without a hit to battery life?
No American model Snapdragons can be unlocked at all, only a couple of Chinese models, not sure where you read 20% battery and some lineage port because the bootloaders are locked, thus nothing custom can be flashed
Exynos are unlocked
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Just making sure I'm getting this right.
North american models are snapdragon and locked. -> possible to unlock with some debug mode which locks your battery @ -20% -> has a very quiet unofficial lineage port
Global/international are exynos and unlocked. -> has official lineage support
so there's no way to get a snapdragon s9 and it get rooted/custom rom without a hit to battery life?
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*Detection* said:
No American model Snapdragons can be unlocked at all, only a couple of Chinese models, not sure where you read 20% battery and some lineage port because the bootloaders are locked, thus nothing custom can be flashed
Exynos are unlocked
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I think the OP read some old Galaxy S7 or S8 info as this is my first Samsung phone since prior to the Galaxy Line existed and in doing my research leading up to launch of the S9 I came across similar details. Suffice to say that info gave me a false sense of hope that in time the S9 would be cracked. Hence I am stuck with this piece of crap.
Hi,
I read different information regarding the Pie update of European models. I heard that that it is cancelled in US except of Verizon. But how does it look like with unlocked EU phones? Will we get the update or not? Does anybody know.
The promise to get Pie update was one of the reasons why I bought the phone. Now I feel tricked if we won't get it (and I assume it is the case).
I could get an unofficial update but then I'll loose Google Pay, my bank applications will not work anymore etc. Unlocking the bootloader is not an option for me.
But unlocking bootloader is the only one option for ATT users.
javlada said:
Hi,
I read different information regarding the Pie update of European models. I heard that that it is cancelled in US except of Verizon. But how does it look like with unlocked EU phones? Will we get the update or not? Does anybody know.
The promise to get Pie update was one of the reasons why I bought the phone. Now I feel tricked if we won't get it (and I assume it is the case).
I could get an unofficial update but then I'll loose Google Pay, my bank applications will not work anymore etc. Unlocking the bootloader is not an option for me.
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I use a custom system and am able to use all of those things. I do use magisk for root though and there are modules for this
support.motorola.com/uk/en/softwareupgrade
Still showing as coming to retail editions in the UK.
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This device will be upgraded to the Android 9 (Pie) release of Android, pending partner support.