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Update: Verizon Z2 Play is NOT Bootloader Unlockable-Verified

Hey guys,
So one of us had to sacrifice themself and it had to be me. I bought the z2 play from motos site and it came stock with the verizon logo and all. It came in from Wuhan, China built on demand and sent to my address in the usa. I got it about 10 minutes ago, followed the unlockbootloader protocol from moto and bam.....not unlockable. So don't waste your time folks. Unless you wanna deal with india reps for an hour to return it or well I'm still on the phone. So cheers! And you're welcome.

You really thought a Motorola phone specifically for the Verizon network would have an unlockable bootloader? Lol.
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is it rootable?

PiousInquisitor said:
You really thought a Motorola phone specifically for the Verizon network would have an unlockable bootloader? Lol.
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I'd agree with you but I am pretty sure there was a Verizon-specific Nexus 6 and it was bootloader unlockable.
Yes, I know it was a Nexus, and yes I know it was pretty much the same as the unlocked version... but there was still a VZW version of the phone. Just saying its not 100% though.

KnightCrusader said:
I'd agree with you but I am pretty sure there was a Verizon-specific Nexus 6 and it was bootloader unlockable.
Yes, I know it was a Nexus, and yes I know it was pretty much the same as the unlocked version... but there was still a VZW version of the phone. Just saying its not 100% though.
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Like you said, it was a Nexus. Has there been a Nexus that didn't have an unlockable bootloader? Don't think so. Name the last Motorola phone specifically for Verizon that wasn't a developer edition that you could unlock the bootloader out of the box. I'm pretty damn sure there aren't any. The 2015 Moto X Pure Edition is the closest thing to it but it wasn't a Verizon specific phone. It was simply one that worked on the Verizon network. OP is still foolish for even dreaming about a Verizon/Moto phone with an unlocked bootloader.
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PiousInquisitor said:
You really thought a Motorola phone specifically for the Verizon network would have an unlockable bootloader? Lol.
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My last phone was verizon and it was. So yes it can happen. But I have been rooting since the droid line came out. But youre welcome. I mean if people don't test things out then how could you know? I think it is more stupid to assume. Right now I switched to the g5 plus and I like it and yes its a moto. Not verizon but a moto and it works on verz

diskmaster23 said:
is it rootable?
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No but the one coming out that international is rootable.

ihatevz said:
My last phone was verizon and it was. So yes it can happen. But I have been rooting since the droid line came out. But youre welcome. I mean if people don't test things out then how could you know? I think it is more stupid to assume. Right now I switched to the g5 plus and I like it and yes its a moto. Not verizon but a moto and it works on verz
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Your last Motorola Droid phone had an officially unlockable bootloader? Since the Droid line came out? You should have known that Droid phones don't have unlockable bootloaders unless they are developer edition models. Bro, you're not a hero. Only a fool buys a phone to test for an unlocked bootloader then tries to return it when he can't. There are loads of people that have bought the phone that would like an unlocked bootloader that can test it but plan on keeping it either way. You wasted time and money for nothing.
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Wait what about other regions? does India/International versions are locked too. ?

PiousInquisitor said:
Name the last Motorola phone specifically for Verizon that wasn't a developer edition that you could unlock the bootloader out of the box.
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Droid 1

PiousInquisitor said:
Like you said, it was a Nexus. Has there been a Nexus that didn't have an unlockable bootloader? Don't think so. Name the last Motorola phone specifically for Verizon that wasn't a developer edition that you could unlock the bootloader out of the box. I'm pretty damn sure there aren't any. The 2015 Moto X Pure Edition is the closest thing to it but it wasn't a Verizon specific phone. It was simply one that worked on the Verizon network. OP is still foolish for even dreaming about a Verizon/Moto phone with an unlocked bootloader.
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Technically yes, there has been a nexus without an unlockable bootloader. Pixel is basically nexus - and it is locked on Verizon. Thank you OP, I was just about to try this myself. Back to the N6P I go

Train88 said:
Technically yes, there has been a nexus without an unlockable bootloader. Pixel is basically nexus - and it is locked on Verizon. Thank you OP, I was just about to try this myself. Back to the N6P I go
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Pixel != Nexus
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Thanks to the op for sharing their experience. Not sure how useful some of the snarky replies are.

I posted this elsewhere but I will post it here too since this is a thread about unlocked bootloaders - the unlocked Moto Z2 Play lists its Verizon compatible.

My thoughts exactly. I'm hoping to purchase the unlocked version when it's available, root / unlock bootloader, then pop in my Verizon Sim.

cantsingh said:
My thoughts exactly. I'm hoping to purchase the unlocked version when it's available, root / unlock bootloader, then pop in my Verizon Sim.
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They are available now on the Lenovo/Motorola website for preorder. I have the same idea as you. Tentative delivery is August 18th for me.

RedWingsFanEd said:
They are available now on the Lenovo/Motorola website for preorder. I have the same idea as you. Tentative delivery is August 18th for me.
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Any update?

joefuf said:
Any update?
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Stuck in the build phase with no delivery on the 18th. Keep checking on line in faint hope it will speed up.

RedWingsFanEd said:
Stuck in the build phase with no delivery on the 18th. Keep checking on line in faint hope it will speed up.
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Sorry man.
What carrier do you have?

joefuf said:
Sorry man.
What carrier do you have?
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Verizon. That was why I waited for the unlocked version so I can root it and keep all my toys

root verizon pixel 3xl

My oem unlock is greyed out what gives? I'm using it on T-Mobile.

blankit said:
My oem unlock is greyed out what gives? I'm using it on T-Mobile.
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It's still a Verizon phone and blocked for root. The sim card has nothing to do with it, its the IEMI that matters. Mine was purchased from Google and unocked just fine with a Verizon sim in it.

blankit said:
My oem unlock is greyed out what gives? I'm using it on T-Mobile.
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Not possible. Your Verizon variant phone cannot be "bootloader unlocked" and rooted, however you can use it on other networks because it is "carrier SIM unlocked". If you were interested in a bootloader unlocked phone you should have purchased an unlocked Google variant.

I see it more like google.are idiots and dont explain verry well what they sell... Why would anyone actually buy a phone that is OEM locked purposely?
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paascal said:
I see it more like google.are idiots and dont explain verry well what they sell... Why would anyone actually buy a phone that is OEM locked purposely?
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Because the Verizon model was cheaper, so if root was not important people would buy it. Or they get it for free on a Verizon plan.

paascal said:
I see it more like google.are idiots and dont explain verry well what they sell... Why would anyone actually buy a phone that is OEM locked purposely?
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If you don't know by now that Verizon locks their bootloaders then it's your own fault.

wangdaning said:
Because the Verizon model was cheaper, so if root was not important people would buy it. Or they get it for free on a Verizon plan.
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Nothing is free. Certainly not a device where you pay ~30 / month over 2 years. Which means they are not cheaper by any means. However, you can roll it into you carrier plan without the extra credit check or 3rd party financing.
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My oem unlock is greyed out what gives? I'm using it on T-Mobile.
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Where did you buy it and when?

bobby janow said:
Nothing is free. Certainly not a device where you pay ~30 / month over 2 years. Which means they are not cheaper by any means. However, you can roll it into you carrier plan without the extra credit check or 3rd party financing.
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Where did you buy it and when?
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mine was only 200 after a 730$ credit lol

elliwigy said:
mine was only 200 after a 730$ credit lol
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Ok but that's not the going price so it doesn't count. Lol.

spotmark said:
If you don't know by now that Verizon locks their bootloaders then it's your own fault. Have you been living under a rock?
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Please explain cause Verizon dont even know themselves and cant make the difference between carrier unlocked and unlocked os
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paascal said:
Please explain cause Verizon dont even know themselves and cant make the difference between carrier unlocked and unlocked os
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I don't know about you, but when I take up a new hobby, I do research before I run out and buy expensive equipment. Every hobby has it's basics and common knowledge. Verizon locked bootloaders is common knowledge and it doesn't take a lot of work to discover that. So, if someone is negligent in doing their research, how is that anyone's fault but their own? As far as Verizon employees go, the people on the phone or in the stores may not know about locked bootloaders, just like a car salesman may not know what kind of turbo a car has or how much boost, but the people in R & D sure do.

spotmark said:
As far as Verizon employees go, the people on the phone or in the stores may not know about locked bootloaders, just like a car salesman may not know what kind of turbo a car has or how much boost, but the people in R & D sure do.
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Touché!

Scott said:
Touché!
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What's R&D

Dookieman76 said:
What's R&D
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https://acronyms.thefreedictionary.com/R&D:cool:

Dookieman76 said:
What's R&D
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Research and development

spotmark said:
I don't know about you, but when I take up a new hobby, I do research before I run out and buy expensive equipment. Every hobby has it's basics and common knowledge. Verizon locked bootloaders is common knowledge and it doesn't take a lot of work to discover that. So, if someone is negligent in doing their research, how is that anyone's fault but their own? As far as Verizon employees go, the people on the phone or in the stores may not know about locked bootloaders, just like a car salesman may not know what kind of turbo a car has or how much boost, but the people in R & D sure do.
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Well put.

N9750 HK/China Bootloader Unlock

Can anyone confirm whether an oem bootloader unlock is available for the 0 model devices from China and Brazil as it was for the S10? I'd like to get the N9750/DS for for the improved performance of the snapdragon chip, but it won't be worth a damn without root.

AllanRSS said:
Can anyone confirm whether an oem bootloader unlock is available for the 0 model devices from China and Brazil as it was for the S10? I'd like to get the N9750/DS for for the improved performance of the snapdragon chip, but it won't be worth a damn without root.
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Please take this as a legit question, not a dig... is root really that big a deal any more? I haven't rooted a phone since maybe my Note 4, and I really don't miss it much. Certainly not enough to deal with the crappy non-snappy models. Probably the best thing about root back then for me was getting rid of the bloat, but you can do much of that anyhow and the phone is plenty fast regardless now.

AllanRSS said:
Can anyone confirm whether an oem bootloader unlock is available for the 0 model devices from China and Brazil as it was for the S10? I'd like to get the N9750/DS for for the improved performance of the snapdragon chip, but it won't be worth a damn without root.
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I received my N9750 (TGY) today and after enabling dev options there is no unlock bootloader option for what's it worth.

sansnil said:
I received my N9750 (TGY) today and after enabling dev options there is no unlock bootloader option for what's it worth.
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How sad.... I had a glimmer of hope when I discovered the S10 folk rooting their snapdragon devices. Thanks for the info anyhow
Can anyone else with an 0 model device, perhaps the DS version, confirm that this is the same across all devices?

rcobourn said:
Please take this as a legit question, not a dig... is root really that big a deal any more? I haven't rooted a phone since maybe my Note 4, and I really don't miss it much. Certainly not enough to deal with the crappy non-snappy models. Probably the best thing about root back then for me was getting rid of the bloat, but you can do much of that anyhow and the phone is plenty fast regardless now.
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For me root is essential. I use my device as an all around computer replacement when traveling, relying on chroot Linux to use desktop level graphics and video editing software. I also like to configure my environment and take full advantage of tasker and scripting to improve my user experience and workflow. I know this isn't the most common use case and I'm sure for most people unrooted is fine.

Good news. I checked again today and the unlock bootloader option was available. There must be some 24 hour delay I'm theorizing. Root away!

sansnil said:
Good news. I checked again today and the unlock bootloader option was available. There must be some 24 hour delay I'm theorizing. Root away!
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Yay! Thanks a bunch for checking back for me. Pretty excited now.

Hey guys, I am thinking of jumping from my Galaxy S10+ Exynos to a Note10+ (Snapdragon) especially the Chinese/Latin America version, and I want to know if you can unlock the bootloader, this is mostly for me to flash updates via Odin, not for root as I do not use it anyway.
Can you unlock the bootloader of this version?
Can you flash official updates to this device via Odin?
Thanks in advance guys!

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AllanRSS said:
Can anyone confirm whether an oem bootloader unlock is available for the 0 model devices from China and Brazil as it was for the S10? I'd like to get the N9750/DS for for the improved performance of the snapdragon chip, but it won't be worth a damn without root.
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rcobourn said:
Please take this as a legit question, not a dig... is root really that big a deal any more? I haven't rooted a phone since maybe my Note 4, and I really don't miss it much. Certainly not enough to deal with the crappy non-snappy models. Probably the best thing about root back then for me was getting rid of the bloat, but you can do much of that anyhow and the phone is plenty fast regardless now.
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sansnil said:
Good news. I checked again today and the unlock bootloader option was available. There must be some 24 hour delay I'm theorizing. Root away!
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aromerodaniel said:
Hey guys, I am thinking of jumping from my Galaxy S10+ Exynos to a Note10+ (Snapdragon) especially the Chinese/Latin America version, and I want to know if you can unlock the bootloader, this is mostly for me to flash updates via Odin, not for root as I do not use it anyway.
Can you unlock the bootloader of this version?
Can you flash official updates to this device via Odin?
Thanks in advance guys!
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Wait youre saying certain models come with an inbuilt option to unlock the bootloader?? i believe im using an SM-N975U with TMobile, and because im currently renegotiating things with them concerning an amount, they wont unlock it yet so it can be used with another carrier, and when i've attempted to do so with 3rd party unlock services they were unable to.. So are you saying if i acquired use of one of these it'd be not only unlocked thus able to be used with another carrier but its also rootable even though it uses a snapdragon? Would the only issue be to change the language to English or is there a lot more to it to make it usable here in the US? Which models does this apply to, just the one you mentioned? i believe i considered the unlocking offer for the snapgradragon, but the lack of transparency and being that i'm told it's from china (where Chinese friends tell me the lack of business ethics is unreal)i believe made me very uncomfortable.

You are conflating carrier lock and bootloader lock.

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You are conflating carrier lock and bootloader lock.
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How? Am lead to believe a carrier unlock means youre not locked to a particular carrier, and bootloader unlock means the operating system files one is locked out from using by a manufacturer, are unlocked to become changeable. Could they be two separate questions? So is there an answer?

AllanRSS said:
Can anyone confirm whether an oem bootloader unlock is available for the 0 model devices from China and Brazil as it was for the S10? I'd like to get the N9750/DS for for the improved performance of the snapdragon chip, but it won't be worth a damn without root.
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Would you be kind to post where you acquired it from?

dominick_7 said:
Wait youre saying certain models come with an inbuilt option to unlock the bootloader?? i believe im using an SM-N975U with TMobile, and because im currently renegotiating things with them concerning an amount, they wont unlock it yet so it can be used with another carrier, and when i've attempted to do so with 3rd party unlock services they were unable to.. So are you saying if i acquired use of one of these it'd be not only unlocked thus able to be used with another carrier but its also rootable even though it uses a snapdragon? Would the only issue be to change the language to English or is there a lot more to it to make it usable here in the US? Which models does this apply to, just the one you mentioned? i believe i considered the unlocking offer for the snapgradragon, but the lack of transparency and being that i'm told it's from china (where Chinese friends tell me the lack of business ethics is unreal)i believe made me very uncomfortable.
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Carrier lock means the phone is locked to a particular carrier and is tied to the device's IMEI. Bootloader lock is a security feature installed by the OEM to prevent malicious code from running on boot up. Unlocking the bootloader allows you to root the phone and install custom ROMs. It does not remove the carrier lock.
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Carrier lock means the phone is locked to a particular carrier and is tied to the device's IMEI. Bootloader lock is a security feature installed by the OEM to prevent malicious code from running on boot up. Unlocking the bootloader allows you to root the phone and install custom ROMs. It does not remove the carrier lock.
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i believe i clarified something similar if someone decided to read it... can you or someone answer the question instead of conflate two things i believe i distinguished already..?

Root for Verizon Note 10+ 5G

Hello I am coming from a Pixel XL 2 that I had root and so on. I haven't been on a Samsung since the Note 3. Anyways as I stated before is there root available for the Verizon note 10+ 5G ? I am sorry could not find anything on here. Any advise would be greatly appreciated.

No root options are available.

Milly7 said:
No root options are available.
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Oh no... What other options do I have to get root and 5g on Verizon?
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stalls said:
Oh no... What other options do I have to get root and 5g on Verizon?
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you dont lol..
also to add you cant find anything on it bcuz its not possible

Root is possible on s10 5g. They have unlocked bootloaders. Whether its possible on note 10 5g I don't know yet. Does it have OEM unlock option in developer settings?
Honestly if it is unlocked, it's a good option for Verizon customers.

elliwigy said:
you dont lol..
also to add you cant find anything on it bcuz its not possible
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Well let me rephrase that. I guess I'm looking to find out what note 10+ phone I would have to get in order to have root and to be on their Verizon network with all the features they carry like volte and so on. Plus 5G but 5G is not needed if I can't have root.
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coilbio said:
Root is possible on s10 5g. They have unlocked bootloaders. Whether its possible on note 10 5g I don't know yet. Does it have OEM unlock option in developer settings?
Honestly if it is unlocked, it's a good option for Verizon customers.
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As far as I know it doesn't have a unlock OEM bootloader option under developer options. Unless I am doing something wrong or overlooking it.
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If it's not present then the V variant is probably locked down. Hopefully t mobile version is unlock since it's a completely different modem, hopefully they just use the n variant that is unlocked.

coilbio said:
If it's not present then the V variant is probably locked down. Hopefully t mobile version is unlock since it's a completely different modem, hopefully they just use the n variant that is unlocked.
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When has T-Mobile US used the N version of any Samsung phone?

Idk but I hope someone can figure out how to obtain root here soon for the Verizon 5g version (unlikely) or I might return the device and then idk what version I should get that will obtain root and play well with Verizon and hopefully have 5g. But will start with root first if needed.
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When has T-Mobile US used the N version of any Samsung phone?
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Sprint does for 5g, this is tmobiles first 5g. Let's hope its international unlocked with T-Mobile apps since it's using the same "5g" chipset.
If not, cool, not a deal breaker but ever since Sprint has, it's given a few people some hope.
Verizon though is definitely locked if there's no eom unlock under developer settings.

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Sprint does for 5g, this is tmobiles first 5g. Let's hope its international unlocked with T-Mobile apps since it's using the same "5g" chipset.
If not, cool, not a deal breaker but ever since Sprint has, it's given a few people some hope.
Verizon though is definitely locked if there's no eom unlock under developer settings.
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Have a source on that? I'm not seeing any N models. SM-G977P is sprints S10 5G model....

The Note 10 Plus has root capabilities if it uses the Exnos chipset. The US & China use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset & as far as I've read, there is no root exploit. To add to the problem, my Note 10 Plus is a 5G model with the Snapdragon. Is this impossible to root or is it a matter of somebody finding an exploit or workaround in the future?
I also have a Galaxy S4 without a SIM (it was originally a Verizon phone before I escaped their slimy clutches) that is fully rooted & runs more custom kernel android configurations than the original Android 4.1. I have an app that uses VoIP to give it phone capabilities for the ultimate burner phone. But, there is only so much enhancement you can do to a 2015 phone & cpu speed & memory are antiquated, though I've put in a more powerful battery & maxed out the microSD.

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The Note 10 Plus has root capabilities if it uses the Exnos chipset. The US & China use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset & as far as I've read, there is no root exploit. To add to the problem, my Note 10 Plus is a 5G model with the Snapdragon. Is this impossible to root or is it a matter of somebody finding an exploit or workaround in the future?
I also have a Galaxy S4 without a SIM (it was originally a Verizon phone before I escaped their slimy clutches) that is fully rooted & runs more custom kernel android configurations than the original Android 4.1. I have an app that uses VoIP to give it phone capabilities for the ultimate burner phone. But, there is only so much enhancement you can do to a 2015 phone & cpu speed & memory are antiquated, though I've put in a more powerful battery & maxed out the microSD.
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If you want root you are better off going and getting a different phone. While technically possible, root for the snapdragon note 10s is going to be very difficult and time consuming. I'm not even sure if anyone is working on it at the moment. Even if someone is as I said it is going to be highly difficult and they may never be able to find an exploit they can use.

What about the the N975F version? I can see my oem unloxk8, but its greyed out and I can't toggle it on. What can I do about this?

Smartphones13 said:
What about the the N975F version? I can see my oem unloxk8, but its greyed out and I can't toggle it on. What can I do about this?
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Maybe use the search function and ask in the appropriate thread?

Usually China's version is unlockable, as is the Latin American Qualcomm that usually comes out later. Until the customer base pushes Samsung to make all their phone bootloader unlockable this is just how it's going to be.

You are stuck give up root or find a unlocked device that supports Verizon.
Or give up on Verizon.

No such thing as not possible with such a device it can't be that protected from some intrusive sh.t. Last time someone said not possible, they did few months after with the 'fuzzing' or whatever it was and got a gymbag filled with fat stacks for their service. Depends who gets paid by who for what. Not even 'root key on HSM' can stop whoever knows what's up.
At least get the CPU from a different brand with unlocked bootloader, to resolder on the board to be able to downgrade/have some swapped PBL.
How much does it cost around the world to swap that CPU to be able to have unlocked and rooted software ? No idea about the de-knox-ing the later boot stages.

Question [CLOSED] Carrier unlock Verizon locked Pixel 6 Pro

I bought a Verizon locked Pixel 6 pro on Craigslist. Anyone knows what happens if I flash stock unlocked image? Or know if it can be unlocked?

hotboyray said:
I bought a Verizon locked Pixel 6 pro on Craigslist. Anyone knows what happens if I flash stock unlocked image? Or know if it can be unlocked?
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Nothing will change. The only difference in the images is the modem software.

TonikJDK said:
Nothing will change. The only difference in the images is the modem software.
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My understanding is the lock is only a software lock.

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My understanding is the lock is only a software lock.
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The Verizon pixels run different software. Just wondering if anyone tried already. I know you can flash certain Samsung phones with stock unlocked rom and it carrier unlocks the phone

Verizon may help you unlock the phone to use on another carrier, if the phone was fully paid off and you have an account in good standing. Try giving them a call and speak with tech support.
However, phones that originated on the Verizon network will never have their bootloader unlocked. They have a different bootloader and signature, regardless of whether you change the carrier.

btonetbone said:
Verizon may help you unlock the phone to use on another carrier, if the phone was fully paid off and you have an account in good standing. Try giving them a call and speak with tech support.
However, phones that originated on the Verizon network will never have their bootloader unlocked. They have a different bootloader and signature, regardless of whether you change the carrier.
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So Verizon pixel can't get bootloader unlocked?

hotboyray said:
So Verizon pixel can't get bootloader unlocked?
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Correct. That's been the case for every Pixel to date from the OG through today. I'd be surprised if Verizon ever changes their policy.

Would you please just stop. Yes, it can be done, you just don't have a clue on how to do it.

BrainStormCEO said:
Would you please just stop. Yes, it can be done, you just don't have a clue on how to do it.
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Nor do many generations of android developers i guess

Android Flash Tool
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You could use this tool to unlock bootloader. But I'm not sure if it's gonna work or not.

BrainStormCEO said:
Would you please just stop. Yes, it can be done, you just don't have a clue on how to do it.
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Enlighten us?

Yes, tell you how to do it on a forum so Verizon can then fix it. Really smart.

I'm in no need of money. Just sick of amateurs acting like this, and that is impossible. I've hacked every pixel released. They're all hackable through the sim.

BrainStormCEO said:
I'm in no need of money. Just sick of amateurs acting like this, and that is impossible. I've hacked every pixel released. They're all hackable through the sim.
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Claims like this without proof are meaningless.

All that guy does is brag on a bunch of posts that he's able to unlock bootloader on all the pixels and tells everyone else they're stupid. Has never given proof that he's able to. Just ignore or block him.

Plus we don't want to use vulnerabilities to unlock those get patched or open you up for attack. I'm with the others, your SIM method is not the way to go

What if you just want to tether a Verizon Pixel 3.Anyway to do it if you have AT&T unlimited data.I ask this because no root and unlock bootloader method I believe.

AtrixHDMan said:
What if you just want to tether a Verizon Pixel 3.Anyway to do it if you have AT&T unlimited data.I ask this because no root and unlock bootloader method I believe.
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Not really the place to discuss this as this is a subforum for the pixel 6 pro. That said boastful people aside, no if it's the verizon version of the 3 then it cannot be bootloader unlocked even if it's on a different network now.

Nergal di Cuthah said:
Not really the place to discuss this as this is a subforum for the pixel 6 pro. That said boastful people aside, no if it's the verizon version of the 3 then it cannot be bootloader unlocked even if it's on a different network now.
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Thanks

BrainStormCEO said:
Would you please just stop. Yes, it can be done, you just don't have a clue on how to do it.
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Verizon's bootloaders have been locked for years and years, and there's a great reason no reputable devs are continuing to work on unlocking them, it is not possible.
Unless you're prepared to share exactly how it to unlock a Verizon device's bootloader, and not just "talk" about it, please stop posting misinformation about it being possible.
This thread is about "carrier" unlocking a Verizon device, not unlocking the bootloader.
Please open a GENERAL thread about your opinion on the bootloader being unlockable.