Hello,
Can anyone provide links from SamMobile for Galaxy Z Fold 3 - Stock Firmware for the following -
1. Firmware where cameras WORK even after unlocking bootloader by default, WITHOUT magisk, safetynet fix and all
2. Firmware with the SAME CSC, where the cameras WEREN'T working after unlocking bootloader
1. If you read the forum thread titles, you'll see what Firmware can be rooted.
2. That is because many have tried and only 1 model can be rooted without the camera disappearing.
3. PLEASE read the threads that already exist, as they could have provided you with information related to your questions.
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NO Fix to Camera Problem after unlocking Boot-loader on Asus Zenfone 5 (A500CG, A501CG)
The purpose of this thread to inform to owners of slightly different Zenfone 5 devices like me (which is does not support unlocked boot-loader) thus making no camera bug after unlocking boot loader
So, guys its i feel sad but after 2 years there is no solution to get rid of this no camera bug specifically in case of Zenfone 5
if u don't know what i am talking about,
1. This bug appears in certain Zenfone 5 devices of any SKU or any Firmware.
2. The bug cause camera to stop working in device at all on any rom (including both stock and custom) when boot loader is unlocked by any method on any firmware (by any means all available methods and all so called solutions does not work at all on certain devices.)
3. You need to lock boot-loader to get camera working but u can temporary unlock boot-loader to get root access and to install xposed then u need to re-lock boot-loader to get working camera . dont worry root and xposed is usable after re-locking boot-loader if ur using stock rom of any version.
now who i am ,
i am not developer but i tested basically tried all solutions to this problem and all firmware versions which are supposed to work on my devices but guess what no success at all, i am testing every method from xda and even from other website like zentalk and zenfourms etc. from at least six months.
why there is no solution to this problem even after so much development and so much time.
1. Because not no developer of zenfone 5 has this kind of specific devices which has this problem.( believe me i also tried to contact developers personally to just solve this problem)
2. No developer want to solve this problem , i am not sure why but if u see development threads almost all developer will just say "sry guys cant solve this problem because, i do not have this problem at all (yes they are ignoring)"
3. But wait its not developers fault because Asus made all these devices different from others and after much research i found that problem is hardware specific (most probably in mother board)
possible solution(according to me):
If someone is able to sign 'custom recovery' or maybe 'custom kerne'l to original boot-loader means if modified files are signed with original signature used by Asus to sign their files there is possibility that original locked boot-loader is able to boot custom kernal and custom recovery or maybe custom roms.
this means there is no need to unlock boot-loader, u can boot custom rom with original means locked boot-loader.
now i dont know if this is possible but somebody(reliable resource) told me that they are able to do this on LG G3 devices where they are able to boot device into custom rom becuse they signed it before flashing.
at last i really sry for my English
and i know maybe most of things does not makes sense from your perspective, but i tried and if u have any problem or u doesn't understand please comment, or if somebdy really have any solution or new method an want to try then tell me i will test it for u on my device, an let u know if it works or not.
No one has Asus sign key, only Intel sign key, which not help in this case :/
In my case it's screen freezes after unlocking bootloader...
Phone is not booting after relocking :/
Altair2206 said:
Phone is not booting after relocking :/
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did u install custom rom or something?
i have same problem like u, unlock bootloader will make my camera not working.
Hi everyone.
I have honor 8 pro (DUK) which has locked bootloader and yes I know it is not possible (officially) to unlock it. I have read several threads which state that unlocking bootloader is not necessary to root your mobile. Ok that was interesting, so I have searched all alternative methods of rooting which does not require unlocking bootloader, but none of them helped.
Attempts I made:
1. Many guides show to root the device via twrp. Flashing twrp requires unlocking bootloader, so out of options.
2. Tried to flash the twrp image via adb command but i get the message 'Command not allowed'. The obvious reason could be the locked bootloader.
3 Tried with Kingoroot and King root, none of them helped.
4. Magisk is unable to flash the magisk.zip file (I don't know why) and hence unable to use magisk as well.
Any other methods to root my device. Please help me dear developers and members. I don't want any custom ROM, all I need is to root my device.
Thank You.
Following. After Huawei/Honor decided not to provide the bootloader unlocking. I do not think we can and now there is no development for this handset at all.
Yeah and its sad that we are stuck here.
Hi,
I have a Mi Max 3 6gb/128gb Chinese phone with an unlocked bootloader and Global Rom.
It is MIUI version 10.3.5.0 and Android 9 PKQ1.181007.001.
I have bought a Galaxy Active Watch 2, and have read that due to the unlocked bootloader, the watch will not work on the phone, however if I lock the bootloader, then I read the phone will brick itself if I do an OTA update.
I have read that I need to install Magisk, however am not sure if this involves a root? and I don't really want to root?
alternately I read that I can install the relevant samsung apps from apkmirror and they should work, but others saying this does not work as the app will detect the bootloader.
Please can someone clarify for me the correct answer and what I need to do to make this work?
Thanks so much.
Must Have An Unlocked Bootloader To Do This!
This An odin tar file I have created to flash along with stock odin firmware to automatically install TWRP recovery along with Disable VBMETA image. The tar file will also automatically install magisk root along with remove force encryption and patch bluetooth library file. It will also patch safetynet. No flashing of zips is required
Info For Bootloader Unlocks Can Be Found In Post 2
Downloads
Galaxy A71 5G SM-A716U, SM-A716U1, SM-A716V and SM-A716W
These do not contains bootloaders from One UI 3.0 firmware and you will loose token if you flash higher version bootloaders unless you alter the firmware. You can use these to do the firmware as you see fit.
USERDATA_AIO_A71_5G_FORCE_WIPE_NO_BL.tar.md5
This will force a wipe of data no mater what. This Must Be Used On U1 Firmware and can be used on U firmware if you choose so.
USERDATA_AIO_A71_5G_NO_WIPE_NO_BL.tar.md5
This will only wipe if you have encrypted data. This Can Only Be Used On U firmware
Odin3_v3.14.1_3B_PatcheD.zip
TWRP Recovery Provide by @afaneh92
Be prepared to have your data wiped. The process tries to determine if you do or do not need to have data wipe but as a precaution just assume your data will be wiped. Especially if using U1 or W firmware
Install Instructions For Newly Unlocked Devices
You must be OEM Unlocked Bootloader
1. On Initial unlock of phone you must through setup and be signed into your google account.
2. Reboot phone too download mode and make sure KG STATUS=CHECKING (see pic) and not PRENORMAL. If PRENORMAL then do step 1 again
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3. Use patched 3.14 odin and load file USERDATA_SLOT_*A**U_**.tar.md5 you must choose one of the FORCE_WIPE files and load in the USERSDATA slot of odin and flash file
4. Phone will reboot to TWRP and remove encryption which will wipe phone. Phone will reboot back too TWRP to finish install then reboot to setup
Install Instructions For Updating Firmware On Phone Already Unlocked
1. Reboot phone too download mode and make sure KG STATUS=CHECKING. If not see above
2. Use patched 3.14 odin and load stock firmware in appropriate slots use regular CSC file in the CSC slot and load file one of the USERDATA_SLOT_*A**U_**.tar.md5 in the USERSDATA slot of odin and flash firmware. Do not use the User Data file that comes with firmware.
3. Phone will reboot to TWRP and check for encryption and remove if needed which will wipe phone. If phone is not encrypted data will not be wiped. Phone will reboot back too TWRP to finish install then reboot to setup if data was wiped or reboot normally if it was not
Install Instructions If Updating Images With TWRP
1. When done flashing images in TWRP Reboot phone too download mode and make sure KG STATUS=CHECKING. If not see above.
2. Use patched 3.14 odin and load file USERDATA_AIO_A***_NO_WIPE_NO_BL.tar.md5 in the USERSDATA slot of odin and flash file.
3. Phone will reboot to TWRP and check for encryption and remove if needed which will wipe phone. If phone is not encrypted data will not be wiped. Phone will reboot back too TWRP to finish install then reboot to setup if data was wiped or reboot normally if it was not.
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Features
No patches or mod zips are needed phone will already be rooted
Fix Safetynet
Bluetooth is patched for pairing to survive reboots
Samsung Health working
Bugs
Samsung Pay, Secure Folder and Samsung Pass do not work as on most Samsung Rooted Roms
Thanks To People That Make My Life Easier
@elliwigy
@klabit87
@Krog18
@me2151
@stang5litre
@Raymonf for modified odin
@rayan-refoua for boot animation
@TheMadScientist
@afaneh92
@kdrag0n for safetynet fix
3arthur6 for bluetooth patch zip
@JDBarlow for test S20 stuff
@mysticjp for testing
Info For Bootloader Unlocks Can Be Found
[CLOSED][SamPWND]USA Model BL Unlock Info [U/U1/W]
Note: This Thread is @svetius Approved! NOTE: Thread temporarily closed until OP returns SamPWND Bootloader Unlock Service Note2: This is an informational thread that links to a paid service. Paid service is not a service provided by XDA...
forum.xda-developers.com
Another Thread For Bootloader Unlocks Can Be Found
[Android][UNSAMLOCK] Bootloader Unlock for Samsung US/Canada Devices
This thread is @svetius approved Important notice: Do not update to April 2023 security update (XXXXXXXXXXWCX) or later. Examples: G998USQS6EWCA, N986USQU4HWD1. Samsung has patched the bootloader unlock again on those updates. NOTE: The OneUI...
forum.xda-developers.com
Thank you to all who spent time developing this All in one solution!
Hi,
Thank you for your post!
I am looking at buying a Samsung SM-A716U that I think is the AT&T model, but I'll use it with "Metro by T-Mobile", since it's "GSM Unlocked".
But anyway, I am getting a little confused, because I am seeing posts about this phone (like yours) that also reference the "SnapDragon" SoC/CPU, but every one of these phones I see advertized on Amazon, for example (the eBay ads don't say who makes it), list the chip as follows;
Exybos 980 (8 NM) Octa-Core
(2x2 2GHz Cortex-A77
& 6x1.8 GHz Cortex A55)
The thing is, that I don't want to go ahead and buy it, only to find out that the "BootLoader Unlocker", Rooting method, TWRP version, your whole procedure here, the available ROMs, etc., et al, will only work on a SnapDragon version of the SM-A716U.
Do you have any knowledge on this, please?
P.S. I am open to suggestions for other phones, as long as they're $500 or less, have an SD Card slot and hopefully a removable battery. I know this one doesn't have the last one, but there is a case sold for it that has more battery built in.
Thank You!
Zeuszoos
@Zeuszoos If you buy one of the phones with the Exynos chip, you don't have to go through all of this. Those are all unlockable when you receive them. Only US bound (Snapdragon CPU) phones have this locked bootloader that can't be unlocked using standard ADB tools.
riceboyler said:
@Zeuszoos If you buy one of the phones with the Exynos chip, you don't have to go through all of this. Those are all unlockable when you receive them. Only US bound (Snapdragon CPU) phones have this locked bootloader that can't be unlocked using standard ADB tools.
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Okay, thank you. The one I bought did end up having a SnapDragon chip.
Just to be sure:
* Unlocking the BootLoader is different than if it's GSM Unlocked, right?
* The BootLoader must be Unlocked in order to Root it and install TWRP, right?
Thank You!
I UPDATED TO 11 ANND IM STILL UNLOCKED CAN I USE THIS TO ROOT AND GET TWRP?
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Hello.
I am currently looking to buy this phone and flash a custom os, if someone could please answer them that would be great:
1) After unlocking and locking does the phone go back to Widevine L1?
2) How easy is it to unlock the phone's bootloader (is it as simple as fastboot oem unlock or similar?) and how hard is it to lock the phone's bootloader (is it as easy as fastboot oem lock?)
3) Do most custom OS's support Widevine L1?
4) If I lock the bootloader whilst having a custom OS how hard is it to flash back the stock OS?
Looking forward for replies.
Hey there!
1. I am currently rooted and it still says Widevine L1 (checked with DRM Info app).
2. I don't think there's a phone that has easier bootloader unlocking/locking.
3. The Zephyrus custom ROM, which I currently use has Widevine L1 support. I don't know about other roms.
4. Haven't done that personally, I know GrapheneOS recommends locking the bootloader for better security, but I am pretty sure it doesn't have to be permanent, and it should be fairly easy to go back to the stock firmware. Just remember not to lock the bootloader while rooted, as that would brick your device and it probably wouldn't be easy to fix.
Hello. For exact instructions on how to unlock the bootloader, click the yellow "How-To Guide" quick filter at the top of the list of threads in this section. You'll see three or more guides that include the subject.