Hi,
I have purchased a Galaxy S8+ Verizon version, I want to know if I could install custom ROMs on it from the stock galaxy s8+ page. I am a little confused about this as I want to try out different ROMs, Also will installing different ROMs unlock the device?
Thanks
prophet820 said:
Hi,
I have purchased a Galaxy S8+ Verizon version, I want to know if I could install custom ROMs on it from the stock galaxy s8+ page. I am a little confused about this as I want to try out different ROMs, Also will installing different ROMs unlock the device?
Thanks
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All Snapdragon (US) Galaxy S8/8+ have locked bootloaders meaning no custom roms. However, root is available with some draw backs.
Cyclone Emperor said:
All Snapdragon (US) Galaxy S8/8+ have locked bootloaders meaning no custom roms. However, root is available with some draw backs.
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So I wanted to know if i could install the unlocked S8+ Rom on the verizon version of S8+?
prophet820 said:
So I wanted to know if i could install the unlocked S8+ Rom on the verizon version of S8+?
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I can't think of any reason why you wouldn't be able to.
Cyclone Emperor said:
I can't think of any reason why you wouldn't be able to.
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Because the phone is unlocked by default so I just wanted to use stock rom with root. I hope there wont be any issues
prophet820 said:
Because the phone is unlocked by default so I just wanted to use stock rom with root. I hope there wont be any issues
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Always the possibility of issues. As for root with stock ROM, yes you can do that.
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Hey guys, I now it's waaaaay too soon. But I'm on ATT and have not followed TMO, so maybe you're aware of some semi-solid rumors that I don't know about?
Do you think the TMO Note 4 will be rooted as quickly as the TMO S5, and also have recovery capability like the S5?
ATT S5's and recent Note 3's still don't have recovery options.
I'm switching to TMO for the Note 4 if TMO is still root friendly at that time.
CZ Eddie said:
Hey guys, I now it's waaaaay too soon. But I'm on ATT and have not followed TMO, so maybe you're aware of some semi-solid rumors that I don't know about?
Do you think the TMO Note 4 will be rooted as quickly as the TMO S5, and also have recovery capability like the S5?
ATT S5's and recent Note 3's still don't have recovery options.
I'm switching to TMO for the Note 4 if TMO is still root friendly at that time.
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umm, have you never heard of safestrap? its the first thing listed in the Android Development for the ATT Note 3.
And T-Mobile leaves their phone bootloader unlocked anyways though.
XxLostSoulxX said:
umm, have you never heard of safestrap? its the first thing listed in the Android Development for the ATT Note 3.
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Yes, I have. And what does Safestrap actually have to do with Root or Custom Recovery??
XxLostSoulxX said:
And T-Mobile leaves their phone bootloader unlocked anyways though.
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Thank you.
CZ Eddie said:
Yes, I have. And what does Safestrap actually have to do with Root or Custom Recovery??
Thank you.
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Because with Safe strap, you're able to install zips like you can on a normal recovery.
No its not the best that's out there but it works for some I guess.
Safestrap work just like a custom recovery except it does not support aroma or kernal instalation but besides that it can do everything a custom recovery can no aosp unfortionatly but most custom tw roms are pretty good
Hi Folks,
I am going to upgrade my T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S2 SGH-T989 to Android 4.4.2 KitKat. The phone is currently locked to t-mobile with the stock rom 4.0.4.
My question is that; do I need unlock the phone FIRST, and then I can upgrade the rom?
Thanks.
f117b2 said:
Hi Folks,
I am going to upgrade my T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S2 SGH-T989 to Android 4.4.2 KitKat. The phone is currently locked to t-mobile with the stock rom 4.0.4.
My question is that; do I need unlock the phone FIRST, and then I can upgrade the rom?
Thanks.
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Not sure, mine came factory unlocked for use on any network.
There's a post in the general section that covers permanent unlock, you might read through it.
Yes. Unlock, install custom recovery, flash SU binaries, boot, install super SU.
The unfortunate part is most links on XDA for some of that are dead. Need to search Google.
Also, good to Odin flash 4.1.2 first and make sure it works. Then recovery, root, etc.
f117b2 said:
Hi Folks,
I am going to upgrade my T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S2 SGH-T989 to Android 4.4.2 KitKat. The phone is currently locked to t-mobile with the stock rom 4.0.4.
My question is that; do I need unlock the phone FIRST, and then I can upgrade the rom?
Thanks.
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you only need to unlock it to use on a different network
if you just want to upgrade your rom- install custom recovery and flash rom-
Fasted12 said:
you only need to unlock it to use on a different network
if you just want to upgrade your rom- install custom recovery and flash rom-
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I meant bootloader unlock..... But now I remember.... Not applicable to the S2. ?
Since my t989, I've had Moto X, N5 and M8. All with bootloaders I had to unlock.
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KJ said:
I meant bootloader unlock..... But now I remember.... Not applicable to the S2. ?
Since my t989, I've had Moto X, N5 and M8. All with bootloaders I had to unlock.
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wow-some great phones, s2 still has a lot of great features but im surprised you still mess with it-
Fasted12 said:
wow-some great phones, s2 still has a lot of great features but im surprised you still mess with it-
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Lol its mostly my alarm clock. Lol
Great little device tho. ?
Hi, is there anyway I can convert a Galaxy S6 Edge from T-Mobile to International variant? I used to own a HTC One and I could simply change the CID and MID to be able to install different ROMs and firmwares form other Htc One variants.
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Hi, is there anyway I can convert a Galaxy S6 Edge from T-Mobile to International variant? I used to own a HTC One and I could simply change the CID and MID to be able to install different ROMs and firmwares form other Htc One variants.
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I routinely used International Roms on my Tmob S5 no issues. Simply root then flash whatever. The Tmob variant used the Qualcomm processor so one had to just make sure they flashed the correct International version, which as far as Tmob goes, was the KLTE International model.
Docmjldds said:
I routinely used International Roms on my Tmob S5 no issues. Simply root then flash whatever. The Tmob variant used the Qualcomm processor so one had to just make sure they flashed the correct International version, which as far as Tmob goes, was the KLTE International model.
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ok thank you. do you know what's the best ROM out there for the Edge right now? also can I flash stock international firmware from Sammobile site or not?
samanbabah said:
ok thank you. do you know what's the best ROM out there for the Edge right now? also can I flash stock international firmware from Sammobile site or not?
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Never really a good idea here on XDA asking "What is the best ROM". It is so early in the game right now I would just watch the Forum posts here and on the XDA International site for ROMs as they come out from various developers.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6-edge/general
Here is a link to the general section for the Samsung galaxy S6 which references the International site. Plus I have no clue at this time if they will be mixing and matching S6 vs S6 Edge Roms, just because the Edge obviously will have a few more capabilities. Again, this is way too early in the game to be even thinking about a 'best Rom"
Also interested to know if it can be converted to international so I can get international updates instead of waiting for Tmobile to push it out. Flashing roms is a no-brainer. Now that all S phones have the same hardware, I'm interested in straight conversion like HTC phone(s) are able to do.
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if I understood correctly , I have G920T (from T-Mobile US), I'll be able to upload the firmware of an international G920F. Settings of LTE will change just as it has a model F ?
What about the wifi calling? You would lose this with the international rom wouldn't you? I had actually been thinking about getting the international (for the green that us disenfranchised Yanks don't get) and then putting tmo software on it.
Considering we have TWRP it should be a matter of time until we are running international roms. If I wasn't going to work I would be flashing it now
ktetreault14 said:
Considering we have TWRP it should be a matter of time until we are running international roms. If I wasn't going to work I would be flashing it now
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I'm wondering if I should attempt to flash an international rom. We do have twrp of course and if anything weird happens it is an odin fix away granted.
I guess I'll be intrepid and try it out. I sort of need to have an int'l rom because I also need to sim unlock the device
domineus said:
I'm wondering if I should attempt to flash an international rom. We do have twrp of course and if anything weird happens it is an odin fix away granted.
I guess I'll be intrepid and try it out. I sort of need to have an int'l rom because I also need to sim unlock the device
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Try it out and let us know. Watch out what you flash I'm Odin and take a backup. I'm on way home and since I took a backup already I'm gonna try flashing the Int'l debloated rom after awhile.
ktetreault14 said:
Try it out and let us know. Watch out what you flash I'm Odin and take a backup. I'm on way home and since I took a backup already I'm gonna try flashing the Int'l debloated rom after awhile.
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link?
domineus said:
link?
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Nevermind. It was for the S6. Not the edge. I know it won't flash on the edge 99% lmao
This is the creepiest device I have ever had, I can't even unlock its bootloader neither I can root it sucks.... And biggest problem is not getting unlock after updating and who has unlocked they can't have 4g..... Totally crap No custom roms even my older redmi 2 has many custom roms and I can easily root it
ok so.. you are writing this post here cuz u want...?
They seem to work great on Sprint, given that's the intended carrier for this specific model.. yeah, no options for custom ROMs, but that only sucks for people that want to do that.
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They seem to work great on Sprint, given that's the intended carrier for this specific model.. yeah, no options for custom ROMs, but that only sucks for people that want to do that.
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But why just this variant have no custom rom, some of other variants like H830 and H850 have custom roms
Pranavchandra27 said:
But why just this variant have no custom rom, some of other variants like H830 and H850 have custom roms
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Only the H830, H850, and RS988 have custom roms. Any other variant has nothing
SuperBrolySSJ said:
Only the H830, H850, and RS988 have custom roms. Any other variant has nothing
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It's really sad ;(
Pranavchandra27 said:
But why just this variant have no custom rom, some of other variants like H830 and H850 have custom roms
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While unfortunate, it certainly doesn't make the phone suck. Would I like to be able to load a custom ROM? Yes, but I knew going in that was not likely to be possible.
Hi there !
I am a veteran ROM installer Thinking of buying used samsungs for the family.
I am looking at used S9's, but wanted to ask, which versions of the S9 to avoid when considering simple flashing, bootloader unlocking, and TWRP installations ?
That way I don't burn money for nothing.
Thanks !
baboon23 said:
Hi there !
I am a veteran ROM installer Thinking of buying used samsungs for the family.
I am looking at used S9's, but wanted to ask, which versions of the S9 to avoid when considering simple flashing, bootloader unlocking, and TWRP installations ?
That way I don't burn money for nothing.
Thanks !
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Get international Samsung S9 only one that comes with the option to oem unlock in developer settings to be able to flash twrp magisk and custom roms or GSI (but you wouldn't need to do that thiers plenty of custom roms for the S9)
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Gotcha, International Version. But how do I recognize what is International ? Is there a special device code that I need to look for on the back of the device, or on the box ?
baboon23 said:
Gotcha, International Version. But how do I recognize what is International ? Is there a special device code that I need to look for on the back of the device, or on the box ?
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It ends with F or simply Google S9 international so you get the model number
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960F !
Great, so that would be the one to try and find.
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960F !
Great, so that would be the one to try and find.
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You got it...
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PoochyX said:
Get international Samsung S9 only one that comes with the option to oem unlock in developer settings to be able to flash twrp magisk and custom roms or GSI (but you wouldn't need to do that thiers plenty of custom roms for the S9)
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Oh no. Eek.
I've just bought a g960F/DS version. Am I going to have problems trying to do the things you said?
I think I can take the phone back tomorrow if so. I saw the "F" and thought I was good to go, but is "F/DS" a weird version that will only have limited support for ROMs etc?
Thanks in advance.
moocou said:
Oh no. Eek.
I've just bought a g960F/DS version. Am I going to have problems trying to do the things you said?
I think I can take the phone back tomorrow if so. I saw the "F" and thought I was good to go, but is "F/DS" a weird version that will only have limited support for ROMs etc?
Thanks in advance.
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I believe that's a duo sim international device but yeah if it's not international there's no oem unlock no oem unlock basically means your stock on stock....
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PoochyX said:
I believe that's a duo sim international device but yeah if it's not international there's no oem unlock no oem unlock basically means your stock on stock....
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Thanks.
The thing is though, what had made me go ahead was that I'd read somewhere that Lineage supported g960F/D.
I'll try and find the link but, in case you're reading this now, does that sound impossible?
EDIT: https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/starlte/
Supported models
SM-G960F
SM-G960F/DS
SM-G960N
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I've flashed roms many times before but not for ages and I've forgotten what oem unlock even means.
Does the fact that Lineageos is supported mean that in fact there IS oem unlock? And does that mean that I can use most other roms too and basically have the same flexibility that I would have if I had a g960F?
There's this too, PoochyX: Putting LineageOS on a Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960F/DS)