I want to root and install custom rom on it. The only thing is now to unlock the bootloader on the Samsung Galaxy a50 US model.
I don't believe you can root or unlock the bootloader on the us model
jackvugemini198 said:
I want to root and install custom rom on it. The only thing is now to unlock the bootloader on the Samsung Galaxy a50 US model.
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You could try a convertion but its risky I found a Odin that allows to flash other devices software but it's not been tried when I get my hands on a laptop I'm going to convert my a505gds to a505u my device is GSM and not suppose to be able to support cdma carriers but I have it on cdma Verizon with everything working just because of a apn so I'd like the bands as well if I get to it I'll let you know if successful you might be able to unlock bootloader after conversion
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You could try a convertion but its risky I found a Odin that allows to flash other devices software but it's not been tried when I get my hands on a laptop I'm going to convert my a505gds to a505u my device is GSM and not suppose to be able to support cdma carriers but I have it on cdma Verizon with everything working just because of a apn so I'd like the bands as well if I get to it I'll let you know if successful you might be able to unlock bootloader after conversion
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Good luck with that.
I'll get Moto Z4 if this trick doesn't work out.
It's much better device and I have few modules from Z3 Play
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hi to all.
i bought a sprint S4 mini L520 with KK 4.4.2/ NE3 modem on ebay and i try to sim unlock it (internationally).
so, I follow this thread but i dont find the earliest modem for the L520
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2415587
I follow this other thread and i was able to access all the menu and i have done everything,
after that i can access network mode, apn setting, but still invalid sim.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2530610&page=75
i try the region lock away after i rooted the phone but still invalid sim?
so moderators and senior members why we cant find previous modem for the s4 mini in my case L520???
on xda we have unlocked many other harder phones and not a S4 mini!!!
please help us find a solution
GOD BLESS ALL
The Sprint variant is a CDMA phone. I don't think it will work on GSM networks, if that's what you're trying to.
arco68 said:
The Sprint variant is a CDMA phone. I don't think it will work on GSM networks, if that's what you're trying to.
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but verizone S4 mini is sdma too but it have the GSM radio too,
http://pdadb.net/index.php?m=specs&i...amsung_serrano
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i919..._mini-5375.php
im looking to sim unlock the S4 mini L520 (sprint).
after i follow one of the unlocking guide i can access gsm,umts network setting, apn setting and many other settings.
so i think it just need a software like S4 L720 to unlock it.
i try the same software but shows DONE AND REBOOTS THE PHONE BUT THE PHONE SHOWS INVALID SIM.
BECAUSE THE SOFTWARE WORK WITH FIRST MODEMS NOT WITH THE LAST NE3 OF THE L520 BUT IM NOT FINDING ANY MODEM.
I'd be surprised if it's possible to get a GSM SIM to be recognized in a CDMA phone.
There are firmwares with old modem on sammobile, but unfortunately since the phone is already running kitkat, downgrading is impossible afaik.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=SPH-L520&pcode=0#firmware
arco68 said:
I'd be surprised if it's possible to get a GSM SIM to be recognized in a CDMA phone.
There are firmwares with old modem on sammobile, but unfortunately since the phone is already running kitkat, downgrading is impossible afaik.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=SPH-L520&pcode=0#firmware
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but there is just the mk2,the phone was released on may 2013, so there is an older modem a think,
so i just flash the modem, maybe i can unlock it and than reflash the new modem again.
klevismartini said:
but there is just the mk2,the phone was released on may 2013, so there is an older modem a think,
so i just flash the modem, maybe i can unlock it and than reflash the new modem again.
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Do you have any news about downgrading?
I have a "carrier-locked" ATT note 10 (SM-N975UZKEATT) that I would like to use on Tmobile.
1) Is the only thing required to get the phone working with Tmobile a carrier flash? Do you really no longer need to unlock the device (carrier unlock)?
2) any guides that show this process from att to tmobile?
Thanks
rogue1ne said:
I have a "carrier-locked" ATT note 10 (SM-N975UZKEATT) that I would like to use on Tmobile.
1) Is the only thing required to get the phone working with Tmobile a carrier flash? Do you really no longer need to unlock the device (carrier unlock)?
2) any guides that show this process from att to tmobile?
Thanks
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You still need to get your device carrier unlocked before it will work on another carrier.
BladeRunner said:
You still need to get your device carrier unlocked before it will work on another carrier.
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Thanks for the clarification
rogue1ne said:
I have a "carrier-locked" ATT note 10 (SM-N975UZKEATT) that I would like to use on Tmobile.
1) Is the only thing required to get the phone working with Tmobile a carrier flash? Do you really no longer need to unlock the device (carrier unlock)?
2) any guides that show this process from att to tmobile?
Thanks
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Adding a little more to this:
1.) As an option (if preferred) you can most likely just keep the firmware installed on the phone and use it as it is. Tmobile is rather friendly with BYOD compared to AT&T. The phone will reconfigure some settings based on the settings that the Tmobile SIM card will have on it. Once unlocked just put the Tmobile sim card in and that should be all it takes. You may need to double check the APN settings though to make sure they are complete and accurate.
2.) Just look/search/research and you will find the multitude of discussions and tutorials on this. The process is the same as on the S9+. You won't have any problems finding out how to do this.
I am thinking about buying a SM-A505U that is locked to Sprint network. Anyone know if I can just use ODIN to flash SM-A505U1 T-mobile firmware to get it to work on T-mobile? I am hearing from other people that the Sprint variant currently does not work on T-Mobile out of box and that they are paying for carrier unlock services to get it to work. While I know carrier unlock is an option, I also reads somewhere that it may be possible to flash the t-mobile firmware and that would essentially turn it into a t-mobile phone and lock it to t-mobile (Which I am Okay with). Where as a carrier unlock service would allow me to use any sim.
Anyone know if this is feasible? Is there an actual hardware difference between the SM-505U and SM-505U1? Or is it purely software?
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I am thinking about buying a SM-A505U that is locked to Sprint network. Anyone know if I can just use ODIN to flash SM-A505U1 T-mobile firmware to get it to work on T-mobile? I am hearing from other people that the Sprint variant currently does not work on T-Mobile out of box and that they are paying for carrier unlock services to get it to work. While I know carrier unlock is an option, I also reads somewhere that it may be possible to flash the t-mobile firmware and that would essentially turn it into a t-mobile phone and lock it to t-mobile (Which I am Okay with). Where as a carrier unlock service would allow me to use any sim.
Anyone know if this is feasible? Is there an actual hardware difference between the SM-505U and SM-505U1? Or is it purely software?
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i'm willing to try it .i have 2 a50 and 2 a10e i need to unlock from sprint and get them working on t-mobile.
Please let me know your findings.
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Please let me know your findings.
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if you help me out with the steps i'll be happy to. i'm a little bit rusty when it comes to doing this it's been a very long time since i have done anything to a phone lol .
drinkhere said:
i'm willing to try it .i have 2 a50 and 2 a10e i need to unlock from sprint and get them working on t-mobile.
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drinkhere said:
if you help me out with the steps i'll be happy to. i'm a little bit rusty when it comes to doing this it's been a very long time since i have done anything to a phone lol .
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Here is the link to firmwares. I recommend using the oldest one to minimize any major baseband updates.
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-a50/firmware/SM-A505U1/TMB/
Here is a good tutorial on how to use Odin. YouTube can also be helpful .
https://samsungodin.com/how-to-use-odin/
So uh... It work?
skim32 said:
Here is the link to firmwares. I recommend using the oldest one to minimize any major baseband updates.
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-a50/firmware/SM-A505U1/TMB/
Here is a good tutorial on how to use Odin. YouTube can also be helpful .
https://samsungodin.com/how-to-use-odin/
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Did this work at all? I have an a50 that I need to get my q-link to work on
i have tried reading multiple threads but i seem to be getting conflicting answers.
can you buy an s20 variant from verizon at all and be able to root it and unlock the bootloader etc so that you can end up using magisk and also xposed?
or do you need to buy a special version of the s20 and port it to verizon somehow?
if there is a special variant of the s20 that i can get and use on verizon, can anyone give me the exact model number and then an idea of where/how to get it?
unfortunately i am stuck with verizon as i'm on a plan with family members where i am the head of the account so getting rid of verizon really isnt a possibility for me.
i just want to get a really good 5g phone because there is 5g where i live. but i want to root it and have all of the tools i have with my current phone which is an LG v20 - i love the v20 but its getting old obviously and slow and its driving me crazy with how slow and laggy it feels.
i appreciate any help on this topic!
ok so i'm bumping this
can i buy an s20 ultra from amazon that says unlocked
https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Unlocked-Fingerprint-Recognition-Long-Lasting/dp/B082XYGR2C/
something like this that says unlocked?
would i be able to root this and use it on verizon?
i just dont want to spend that kind of money on a phone and not even be able to root it and unlock the bootloader and not be able to put TWRP and magisk and xposed and etc
unlocked means carrier unlocked as for the bootloader https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/sampwnd-usa-model-bl-unlock-info-u-u1-w.4201689/
jerrycoffman45 said:
unlocked means carrier unlocked as for the bootloader https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/sampwnd-usa-model-bl-unlock-info-u-u1-w.4201689/
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thanks for that link! that is exactly what i was looking for!
I got a new phone, the LM-G820UM AT&T version. I followed this guide: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/tutorial-crossflash-bypass-opid-mismatched-error.4345963/ to flash the stock firmware. With my SIM card in it says "network locked", it doesn't prompt for the unlock code. I have the unlock code and I've tried the various unlock commands (2945#*71001# and 2945#*20001#), but nothing comes up when I do these. Do I need to get it back to the AT&T firmware to be able to unlock it? If so, how can I do this?
gunnerone007 said:
I got a new phone, the LM-G820UM AT&T version. I followed this guide: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/tutorial-crossflash-bypass-opid-mismatched-error.4345963/ to flash the stock firmware. With my SIM card in it says "network locked", it doesn't prompt for the unlock code. I have the unlock code and I've tried the various unlock commands (2945#*71001# and 2945#*20001#), but nothing comes up when I do these. Do I need to get it back to the AT&T firmware to be able to unlock it? If so, how can I do this?
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wow, yeah, that's unfortunate. First, yes, it's the at&t firmware that the unlock code works with, not any other firmware.
second, at&t doesn't make their kdz available, so you have no easy way to get back to their firmware.
you might get lucky and find someone who has backed up all their partitions from at&t. Then u would flash ea one back via qfil.
Important lesson: don't buy a locked phone. if u get a locked phone, don't to anything to the firmware until u unlock the phone.
cheers
@AsItLies would this phone work in it's current state with AT&T?
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@AsItLies would this phone work in it's current state with AT&T?
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To the best of my knowledge, no. At&t is one of the carriers that has restrictions for their networks. Last I read (have never used them personally), they only allow phones that have their IMEI (they check that), and it's using their ROM, to access volte and vowifi.
so, would it work? yes and no. Volte and Vowifi may or may not be important to you.
Additionally, I'm absolutely no expert with at&t, so u might just try and find out, my info could be outdated.