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Original Thread is here>>>
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/verizon-wireless-developer-program-t2853345
This is for any Verizon device, not just the Samsung Galaxy S5. Please spread this to other device forums!
Recently, I came up with an idea of a developer program. What this program would do is allow people to pay a fee to have their bootloaders unlocked, regardless of the device. This would allow people the freedom to modify their device or develop for it without any issues. I did a little research and could not find anything similar to this (besides developer edition devices). So, with this idea in mind, I sent an email to the Executive VP of Verizon. Twenty minutes later, I received a phone call from his office. Long story short (there was a lot of talk about rooting and unlocking), the guy who called me put my idea through to marketing. However, since only about 1% of customers root their devices, there is concern of the interest in this.
What this thread is for is to see how many people would be interested in this program.
What would you be willing to pay to customer service to have your bootloader unlocked?
$0
$5
$25
$50
$100
Please use only one of those five prices, and no other prices.
You may discuss this in further detail in this thread. However, arguing, trolling, slandering, bickering, and anything else that will clutter this thread and overwork the moderators WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. This thread is not the thread to argue with others over the details since the idea is already in marketing. If you wish to argue or troll, please take it somewhere else. And, as always, please follow the forum rules. Thank you for looking at this thread.
For those who are concerned with the warranty, please read this. Huge thanks to @shootind5nukes for this info.
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Just so everyone knows the Magnuson–Moss Warranty Act prevents someone from totally VOIDING a warranty. Verizon/Samsung could only deny to warranty something if they can prove something you did cause the issue. Anything that has nothing to do with what you did still has to be under warranty. If you LCD started to lose color or get dead pixels that would still have to be covered because that has nothing to do with bootloaders and flashing ROMS.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnuso...s_Warranty_Act
"The federal minimum standards for full warranties are waived if the warrantor can show that the problem associated with a warranted consumer product was caused by damage while in the possession of the consumer, or by unreasonable use, including a failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance."
I learned about this when I was going to get my truck lifted. I was told if I did it would VOID my truck's warranty. After looking into it further it didn't actually VOID anything. But for example if I went in to get my suspension fixed because it broke they could argue that the lift kit put stress on the suspension and that's why it failed so they would not have to cover it. But if my motor exploded because it was made out of cheese it would still be under warranty, the entire warranty can never be voided. Only damage caused by what you did. Food for thought guys.
If anyone has anything to add please do.
Here is the email of the VP I emailed if you want to email him about the developer program. Again, thank you @shootind5nukes for this idea.
http://about.verizon.com/index.php/a...utt&e=139&h=8b
IF YOU DO EMAIL HIM, BE POLITE AND RESPECTFUL PLEASE.
I wouldn't pay anything to unlock my Verizon device bootloader... because I don't have Verizon... no one on this forum has Verizon.
The VP of Verizon has no say about the ATT bootloader unlock, anyway, lol
Just an FYI
LuckyColdJohnson said:
Original Thread is here>>>
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/verizon-wireless-developer-program-t2853345
IF YOU DO EMAIL HIM, BE POLITE AND RESPECTFUL PLEASE.
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OP
You really need to check and double check what you write before you post it ..
At least click on Preview Post Before you post anything
Thanks
I know it's Verizon, I just thought it was interesting and brings ideas. It's just a question but if they see it, maybe things can change. Like HTCs website where you have an unlock option. Anything is possible.
LuckyColdJohnson said:
I know it's Verizon, I just thought it was interesting and brings ideas. It's just a question but if they see it, maybe things can change. Like HTCs website where you have an unlock option. Anything is possible.
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Agreed....
And thank you for posting...
I'd pay $100.00 for an unlocked bootloader....BTW.....g
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I know it's Verizon, I just thought it was interesting and brings ideas. It's just a question but if they see it, maybe things can change. Like HTCs website where you have an unlock option. Anything is possible.
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This is exactly the point. For HTC, they provide a FREE way to unlock the bootloader. For my old Galaxy S3, it was FREE, for my N5, N4, Infuse 4G, N7/N7(2013) all FREE methods of unlocking the bootloader. Why would I pay anymore on this phone instead of just selling it for another phone that has a FREE method of unlocking.
I'll take all responsibility and understand that Samsung/AT&T will take no blame in the event that I brick my device, because I'm not an idiot and have and understanding of basic instructions. In reality, that's all it takes. An official release with step-by-step instructions, with a disclaimer that you are voiding your own warranty and they take no responsibility, which is exactly what HTC did;
It is our responsibility to caution you that not all claims resulting or caused by or from the unlocking of the bootloader may be covered under warranty.
We strongly suggest that you do not unlock the bootloader unless you are confident that you understand the risks involved.
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It is literally that easy.
Ok, Way back "When", Android was only a dream the whole idea behind it was that it is "Open Source" based off of unix/linux. Meaning anyone can contribute to, modify code, build kernels etc. etc. THis is still the case anyone can still do all these things whether or not you have a locked bootloader. Bootloaders are proprietary code not Open Source, neither are the Carrier provided APPs.
So what this boils down to is the carriers aren't violating any laws or regulations by locking the bootloader. So what this amounts to is the it is up to the manufacturer to unlock the BL and up to the Carrier to allow the open source access to their APPs.
We all at times seem to forget that it is not ATT, Verizon or any other carrier that is locking the BL it is the MFG, now granted 99% of the timeit is at the request of the Carrier, it's all part of doing business. It's not the carrier who provides the means to unlock the BL it is the MFG that does so, Yelling at ATT, Verizon or any other carrier is fruitless.
all things being equal - I wouldn't pay anything it really isnt that important to me (Notice I said ME).
$25 for sure. Great idea and hopefully this gets passed soon!
Petitions to unlock bootloader on the AT&T Samsung Galaxy s5
I'd like to have control over my phone because I paid a lot of money for it. I'd like to install a cleaner/faster ROM without all of the bloatware that comes stock. Android is an OPEN SOURCE mobile operating system, we should not be locked down from improving the quality of our smartphones. I have found some petitions that put effort into making it possible to give us our right to have our bootloaders unlocked.
Advantages of an unlocked bootloader:
# Developers will make a wide selection of custom ROMS and Kernels that will improve the speed of the phone, these can't be installed until our bootloader is unlocked.
# Rooting the phone will become a lot easier.
# With root access we can overclock our CPU to make the phone faster.
Disadvantage to an unlocked bootloader:
# IF you don't follow instructions to flashing correctly you can permanently brick your device. This is not a problem if you know what you're doing and/or follow directions very carefully.
LINKS
#1 change.org petition for Samsung AND Verizon
#2 Change.org petition for all androidsmarphones/tablets/etc
If anybody knows of anymore let us know in the comments!!
DISCLAIMER NOTES
## NEVER FLASH A ROM ON YOUR PHONE IF IT IS NOT MADE FOR YOUR SPECIFIC MODEL UNLESS THE DEVELOPER SAYS IT IS OKAY.
## i AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES YOU MAY CAUSE TO YOUR PHONE, OR ANYTHING ELSE.
You may discuss this in further detail in this thread. However, arguing, trolling, slandering, bickering, and anything else that will clutter this thread and overwork the moderators WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. This thread is not the thread to argue with others over the details since the idea is already in marketing. If you wish to argue or troll, please take it somewhere else. And, as always, please follow the forum rules. Thank you for looking at this thread.
For those who are concerned with the warranty, please read this. Huge thanks to @shootind5nukes for this info.
Just so everyone knows the Magnuson–Moss Warranty Act prevents someone from totally VOIDING a warranty. Verizon/Samsung could only deny to warranty something if they can prove something you did cause the issue. Anything that has nothing to do with what you did still has to be under warranty. If you LCD started to lose color or get dead pixels that would still have to be covered because that has nothing to do with bootloaders and flashing ROMS.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnuso...s_Warranty_Act
"The federal minimum standards for full warranties are waived if the warrantor can show that the problem associated with a warranted consumer product was caused by damage while in the possession of the consumer, or by unreasonable use, including a failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance."
I learned about this when I was going to get my truck lifted. I was told if I did it would VOID my truck's warranty. After looking into it further it didn't actually VOID anything. But for example if I went in to get my suspension fixed because it broke they could argue that the lift kit put stress on the suspension and that's why it failed so they would not have to cover it. But if my motor exploded because it was made out of cheese it would still be under warranty, the entire warranty can never be voided. Only damage caused by what you did. Food for thought guys.
If anyone has anything to add please do.
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I'd like my posts to be very clear and grammatically correct. If I could have worded anything better or made any mistakes, please let me know so I can correct it.
Don't hold your breath.
Good luck. I did the same thing. And nothing. Golden rule, he who has the gold makes the rules. Att has the gold in this case.
GDofWR420 said:
Good luck. I did the same thing. And nothing. Golden rule, he who has the gold makes the rules. Att has the gold in this case.
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You're probably right, but just putting in an effort here. I'm hoping that the FCC finds this similar to carrier locking, they changed the laws for carrier locking because of petitions: http://www.fcc.gov/device-unlocking-faq
i actually just today put a complain on at&t's facebook page about use wanting a bootloader unlocking tool like with htc phones. i have heard no reply yet.
i root SGH i777 said:
i actually just today put a complain on at&t's facebook page about use wanting a bootloader unlocking tool like with htc phones. i have heard no reply yet.
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I wouldn't expect one. I've complained on their page multiple times and the only thing that came of it was getting blocked.
There's not enough demand for anyone to put any effort into freeing our bootloader. These petitions have been up for months and haven't reached the minimum requirements. Just get used to TW ROMs or don't support either AT&T or Samsung with the next phone you get and go the Stock Android path.
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There's not enough demand for anyone to put any effort into freeing our bootloader. These petitions have been up for months and haven't reached the minimum requirements. Just get used to TW ROMs or don't support either AT&T or Samsung with the next phone you get and go the Stock Android path.
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Much agreed. I see a nexus device in my future
Just signed it. If they don't, it'll be hacked anyway.
I signed it. My signature by itself means nothing. My signature along with many others may help.
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i actually just today put a complain on at&t's facebook page about use wanting a bootloader unlocking tool like with htc phones. i have heard no reply yet.
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I'm merely going to point this out, Complaining to ATT for a tool to unlock the bootloader is the wrong place to complain, it is HTC that provides the way to unlock the BL you would need to post that complaint on the Samsung webpage or facebook page
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i bought my s5 before i knew about the locked bootloader, so now im selling to buy a g600f
Isriam said:
i bought my s5 before i knew about the locked bootloader, so now im selling to buy a g600f
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Not a bad idea really...
Sad to think that we may never truly own our devices here....g
Signed.. Where's a good place to sell a S5 att
Sent from my SM-G900A using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
Signed
LG G3 just got hacked Oct 11th. Hopefully the same hacker will focus on KLTEATT
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I'm merely going to point this out, Complaining to ATT for a tool to unlock the bootloader is the wrong place to complain, it is HTC that provides the way to unlock the BL you would need to post that complaint on the Samsung webpage or facebook page
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AT&T won't provide a tool for the unlocking but I'm quite confident they are the ones that asked for it as other network providers offer unlocked phones. I believe the S5 from T-Mobile is unlocked and the international is unlocked. A complaint to Samsung might push them to play hardball with AT&T like HTC and I believe Motorola have so really complaining to both is the best route. I hold out little hope for a change in stance but maybe the pummeling by Apple will help change minds.
Greets!
I lept before I looked and bought a G4 to replace my iPhone 6 and after some research, LG has a stick up their arse and is claiming they will never support unlocking the bootloader on the H811:
"Unfortunately, we have no plan to support bootloader unlock in previously launched models including H811 (T-Mobile) and H815 USA version."
http://goo.gl/ZpnLW5
**EDIT** I authored the post after a string of very unsatisfactory events with T-Mobile regarding the purchase. See my reddit post here. Please consider this before you make a return/exchange decision.
I WAS going to get a Nexus 6 to skip the noise (as a long time Nexus 4 user previously) but.. but.. the G4 seems so much sexier in a way.
I'm not the biggest fan of iOS myself however, I've learned to live with it after working at Applecare for some years.. At least there is a 8.4 jailbreak.
Thankfully, I have a perfect excuse to return the G4 without a restocking fee (their cash register locked up and they couldn't provide a receipt NOR could phone support OR EVEN retail support), I'll simply state that without a receipt - I could not participate in the G4 promotion for free batteries, SD card, etc. (Watch next they won't be able to process a return at all or something, my luck).
Regardless of reason, It'll be a huge regret to hang on to the G4 if I have to put up with T-Mo's Bloatware long term - rootability was the only reason I switched back from the dark side. No one can see the future - but dear XDA fellows, is there any hope for a workaround without LG's grace to unlock the bootloader or should I simply return it and keep using my perfectly working iPhone for now?
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Greets!
I lept before I looked and bought a G4 to replace my iPhone 6 and after some research, LG has a stick up their arse and is claiming they will never support unlocking the bootloader on the H811:
"Unfortunately, we have no plan to support bootloader unlock in previously launched models including H811 (T-Mobile) and H815 USA version."
http://goo.gl/ZpnLW5
I WAS going to get a Nexus 6 to skip the noise (as a long time Nexus 4 user previously) but.. but.. the G4 seems so much sexier in a way.
I'm not the biggest fan of iOS myself however, I've learned to live with it after working at Applecare for some years.. At least there is a 8.4 jailbreak.
Thankfully, I have a perfect excuse to return the G4 without a restocking fee (their cash register locked up and they couldn't provide a receipt NOR could phone support OR EVEN retail support), I'll simply state that without a receipt - I could not participate in the G4 promotion for free batteries, SD card, etc. (Watch next they won't be able to process a return at all or something, my luck).
Regardless of reason, It'll be a huge regret to hang on to the G4 if I have to put up with T-Mo's Bloatware long term - rootability was the only reason I switched back from the dark side. No one can see the future - but dear XDA fellows, is there any hope for a workaround without LG's grace to unlock the bootloader or should I simply return it and keep using my perfectly working iPhone for now?
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Just got mine today and will be very disappointed if there is no way to unlock bootloader. I took for granted that it would be able to be done. May return now....
Really considering returning for this issue as well. I jumped from the S6, and may jump back. Still undecided.
Just because LG does not officially support an unlocked bootloader does not mean anything. Of all the devices that have bootloaders that are unlocked on this site, do you know how many of them came right from the device manufacturer?
I mean, you can do what you want as it is your device and your life, but ALL of our devs ALREADY have Root Access (just working on a safe method before it is released to the rest of the G4 community) and I am pretty sure bootloader will follow pretty close behind that, and even if not with just Root Access you can still do SO many great things that at that point the locked bootloader kind of ceases to be a big deal anyway.
......But again, do what you want and all that.
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Just because LG does not officially support an unlocked bootloader does not mean anything. Of all the devices that have bootloaders that are unlocked on this site, do you know how many of them came right from the device manufacturer?
I mean, you can do what you want as it is your device and your life, but ALL of our devs ALREADY have Root Access (just working on a safe method before it is released to the rest of the G4 community) and I am pretty sure bootloader will follow pretty close behind that, and even if not with just Root Access you can still do SO many great things that at that point the locked bootloader kind of ceases to be a big deal anyway.
......But again, do what you want and all that.
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This.
You have assuaged my concerns........for now
I appreciate the reassurance. I authored the post after a string of very unsatisfactory events with T-Mobile regarding the purchase. See my reddit post here. EDIT, what the heck - the subreddit went private literally the second after posting the link.
Basically put, the POS crashed after swiping my card and they just can't furnish a receipt. Not the store, not customer service, not retail support and I stood around with $400+ missing from my bank account while they debated if they'd let me leave the store with the phone. Well that and I now miss out on absolutely every promo deal offered.. Of course, they absolutely refuse to waive the restocking fee (but I did get an account credit).
I apologize if anyway my post was perceived as a whiny, spoiled brat - complaining at a lack of root/bootloader. The story went much deeper than that and I didn't take a moment to calm myself before posting (or explain myself fully at that).
All in all, I just gave up and stopped caring and will keep the G4. The iPhone is on eBay - good riddance and I'll spend this time getting used to Android again after working at the Jobs Mob for the last 3 years.
I'm going to get the nexus 6... S6 is to small for me.... This phone will take months to see an unlock bootloader and than months to see aosp.... G3 was different cause it came unlocked
I will say that it always amazes me how people expect unlock and root and AOSP to be out within a few days of a device release. Seriously...these devices are much more difficult to root and unlock than those from a year or two or three ago. Processor tech as well as addition of selinux has made this both more tricky and time consuming to develop. On top of that, they have SOO many more added hardware sensors and gadgets that AOSP takes more time to debug to get a proper build out.
Root/Unlock is in the works...as is AOSP....I know of one AOSP based dev working on the device tree now.
Personally, I think it is always a mistake to buy something if you don't at least love it as it comes out of the box.
*Edit: Regarding OP's issues with the sales process, that just sucks bro. I'd be royally P***ed at that.
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I appreciate the reassurance. I authored the post after a string of very unsatisfactory events with T-Mobile regarding the purchase. See my reddit post here. EDIT, what the heck - the subreddit went private literally the second after posting the link.
Basically put, the POS crashed after swiping my card and they just can't furnish a receipt. Not the store, not customer service, not retail support and I stood around with $400+ missing from my bank account while they debated if they'd let me leave the store with the phone. Well that and I now miss out on absolutely every promo deal offered.. Of course, they absolutely refuse to waive the restocking fee (but I did get an account credit).
I apologize if anyway my post was perceived as a whiny, spoiled brat - complaining at a lack of root/bootloader. The story went much deeper than that and I didn't take a moment to calm myself before posting (or explain myself fully at that).
All in all, I just gave up and stopped caring and will keep the G4. The iPhone is on eBay - good riddance and I'll spend this time getting used to Android again after working at the Jobs Mob for the last 3 years.
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No worries buddy. I completely understand your frustration based on the entirety of your situation and I do not fault you for being upset/aggravated in the least.
I also did not take your post as you being "whiny" or anything of the sort either, Your concerns are essentially the same ones all of us had the first couple of days (or at least a lot of us did, myself included). I just happened to have already put in enough time with the G4 to be able to know that it is still a rock solid device even in its stock form.....and since we are all but guaranteed to have a public Root method at this point, one day it is just going to end up being that much better.
So rest assured you made a great decision by keeping the G4 (especially over an iPhone) and it will not disappoint.
.......If you have any other questions or concerns about our device I am only a couple clicks away and would be more than happy to answer any questions that I can for ya......Now stop reading this and go play with that damn phone, lol.
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I will say that it always amazes me how people expect unlock and root and AOSP to be out within a few days of a device release. Seriously...these devices are much more difficult to root and unlock than those from a year or two or three ago. Processor tech as well as addition of selinux has made this both more tricky and time consuming to develop. On top of that, they have SOO many more added hardware sensors and gadgets that AOSP takes more time to debug to get a proper build out.
Root/Unlock is in the works...as is AOSP....I know of one AOSP based dev working on the device tree now.
Personally, I think it is always a mistake to buy something if you don't at least love it as it comes out of the box.
*Edit: Regarding OP's issues with the sales process, that just sucks bro. I'd be royally P***ed at that.
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Phones by this time should have already developers tweeting about the root of the g4.... Not one of them has announced that they are working on a root or unlock method.....
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Phones by this time should have already developers tweeting about the root of the g4.... Not one of them has announced that they are working on a root or unlock method.....
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Haven't done much searching, have you? jcase has posted MANY times on xda about it and has released a number of videos on youtube proving he has his phones rooted. autoprime has as well. Then, 2 days ago, thecubed announced they're working on it and are making progress.
Funny how you feel there should be a "timeframe" where thing should/must be done on a phone. Nothing like having some patience.
So, let me ask you this...would you rather they work on it and make a proper, safe release of unlock and root, or hurry it and potentially leave you with a brick?
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Haven't done much searching, have you? jcase has posted MANY times on xda about it and has released a number of videos on youtube proving he has his phones rooted. autoprime has as well. Then, 2 days ago, thecubed announced they're working on it and are making progress.
Funny how you feel there should be a "timeframe" where thing should/must be done on a phone. Nothing like having some patience.
So, let me ask you this...would you rather they work on it and make a proper, safe release of unlock and root, or hurry it and potentially leave you with a brick?
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Nothing like wanting someone to do you a favor and trying to tell them they are not doing it fast enough, eh.
.....I understand people be excited (as I am sure this guy is/was) but NEVER should you put the safety of your device (or EVERYONE on XDA for that matter) as a second class priority just because you want your Root Access now.
Also unless you are posted up in the Root Bounty thread (and actually pay out) then you really have no right to complain about anything as you are just basically trying to ride someone else's coat-tails and benefit from other people putting their devices and hard earned money up to show their respect and appreciation to our devs.
Also unless you are posted up in the Root Bounty thread (and actually pay out) then you really have no right to complain about anything as you are just basically trying to ride someone else's coat-tails and benefit from other people putting their devices and hard earned money up to show their respect and appreciation to our devs.
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Count me in for $20 via PayPal. I'll post on the bounty thread soon as I have the money available
Now that I have actually used the G4 for awhile, I'm satisfied with it. The most apparent annoyance so far is some noticeable lag when carrying out tasks/app switching. I'm happy my generic OBD scanner pairs just fine (dtto on iOS) and I'm back to using aCar and other apps I've been missing.
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I appreciate the reassurance. I authored the post after a string of very unsatisfactory events with T-Mobile regarding the purchase. See my reddit post here. EDIT, what the heck - the subreddit went private literally the second after posting the link.
Basically put, the POS crashed after swiping my card and they just can't furnish a receipt. Not the store, not customer service, not retail support and I stood around with $400+ missing from my bank account while they debated if they'd let me leave the store with the phone. Well that and I now miss out on absolutely every promo deal offered.. Of course, they absolutely refuse to waive the restocking fee (but I did get an account credit).
I apologize if anyway my post was perceived as a whiny, spoiled brat - complaining at a lack of root/bootloader. The story went much deeper than that and I didn't take a moment to calm myself before posting (or explain myself fully at that).
All in all, I just gave up and stopped caring and will keep the G4. The iPhone is on eBay - good riddance and I'll spend this time getting used to Android again after working at the Jobs Mob for the last 3 years.
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I wonder if you called your card company and disputed the charge, if a receipt would magically appear?
Patience young turd burglar. G3 seemed to be hopeless until the TWRP exploit was found. Next time do some research before purchasing if you want instant gratification (oooohhhh myy). Otherwise be patient for the other developers to releases a safe method
Its kinda weird hearing about all these situations where the store computer locked up and cant give receipts. Funny cus when i went to get my nexus 6 for 0 down, the rep said "oh darn, i closed the transaction window and i cant print a receipt now, sorry" hmmm. I smell a whole sea of fish here....
I'm not really sure this belongs here as it isn't technical but I do have a Tmobile Galaxy S6 lol so here goes. Just by curiosity I opened the unlock app and did the permanent unlock option and to my surprise it worked successfully after I rebooted. I say this because I still owe about 300 on my EIP. How is this? Wouldn't you have to pay off in full before it unlocks? Did my phone cheat the system? Lol. I did have a manufacturer replacement from Samsung through tmobile because of a screen defect on my original. One time when I called up asking for the serial number for an app I needed they seemed a little confused between the two devices. Maybe that has something to do with it? Or am I just rambling and this is completely normal? Also I read somewhere that you can actually leave tmobile and still continue paying monthly on the phone instead of paying it in full before leaving? That sounds to good to be true.
Well, I've found by some luck this webpage https://www.theandroidsoul.com/psa-...i-and-honor-devices-again-for-a-limited-time/
and by using this link (which is in the article) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-9aGLywzV2I4wnuExrgvzrgd3J4rePj95vhMw_aSLDGI9ow/viewform
You can ask for the bootloader unlock code. Perhaps.
I've written there today and will update when, or if I get my own unlock code.
Thanks for this info !
Just filled and sent the form. Fingers crossed !
Be careful to what form you send your IMEI number to, since IMEI number shall not land into wrong hands. If some 1 made this form just so they can get your IMEI number then you won't be happy, they can do anything with it. All from claiming the phone is stolen so it becomes banned to all carrier networks around earth and much more. So never fill out custom forms that does not come from manufacture themselves.
Is this function ?
Jake.S said:
Be careful to what form you send your IMEI number to, since IMEI number shall not land into wrong hands. If some 1 made this form just so they can get your IMEI number then you won't be happy, they can do anything with it. All from claiming the phone is stolen so it becomes banned to all carrier networks around earth and much more. So never fill out custom forms that does not come from manufacture themselves.
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I'd be happy to get my first IMEI banned, since I'm using only single SIM which can be put into the second slot, if it gets the phone unlocked. I'm sitting here for two months looking for ways to get the phone unlocked and since the dc-unlocker, octoplus and anyone else can still do sh*t with the phone, this might just be the way... I dont' know if it is someone who works at huawei and have the generator or whatever... But I'd like to believe that.
i try and am waiting
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I'd be happy to get my first IMEI banned, since I'm using only single SIM which can be put into the second slot, if it gets the phone unlocked. I'm sitting here for two months looking for ways to get the phone unlocked and since the dc-unlocker, octoplus and anyone else can still do sh*t with the phone, this might just be the way... I dont' know if it is someone who works at huawei and have the generator or whatever... But I'd like to believe that.
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i dont think it works like that, it's true that we have 2 imei, one for each sim, but they're linked. blocking the main imei will block the 2nd too.
mines differs only in 2 digits,that must mean something imho
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i dont think it works like that, it's true that we have 2 imei, one for each sim, but they're linked. blocking the main imei will block the 2nd too.
mines differs only in 2 digits,that must mean something imho
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That seems logical, but since I have every paper that says that I have bought this phone from official shop I don't worry about anything kinky going on.
You guys know thats only for Honor right?
Honor USA, took a leap of faith in the xda community and they will be unlocking bootloaders again for a limited time only for XDA.
Not Huawei, only HONOR.
kaiowas82 said:
i dont think it works like that, it's true that we have 2 imei, one for each sim, but they're linked. blocking the main imei will block the 2nd too.
mines differs only in 2 digits,that must mean something imho
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They are not linked. A carrier is only given a block of IMEIs from a manufacturer, which is provided by CTIA. Two in the block go to your phone. If your primary IMEI is duplicated, there is no way to link that to 2nd from the network side.
I also sent my info, hope doesn't get in the wrong way In the article say that's for both Huawei and Honor. Regards!
don't send your IMEI in to a site like that.
In other news Honor is going to allow some bootloaders to be unlocked for a small period of time, apparently the pre-requisites are to have an XDA account.
First come first server.
Huawei hasn't done the same but it's good news and the first signs of any kind of backtrack until now.
ontopic: I wouldn't put my IMEI anywhere but to my insurers.
But your call.
EDIT: Actually i believe this is an incorrect article, Honor are going to be allowing some
See here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ho...t/honor-bootloader-unlocking-limited-t3837880
It's only for Honor: Officially anyway.
dladz said:
don't send your IMEI in to a site like that.
In other news Honor is going to allow some bootloaders to be unlocked for a small period of time, apparently the pre-requisites are to have an XDA account.
First come first server.
Huawei hasn't done the same but it's good news and the first signs of any kind of backtrack until now.
ontopic: I wouldn't put my IMEI anywhere but to my insurers.
But your call.
EDIT: Actually i believe this is an incorrect article, Honor are going to be allowing some
See here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ho...t/honor-bootloader-unlocking-limited-t3837880
It's only for Honor: Officially anyway.
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They are officially separated so much, that even bootloader unlock code generators are not the same? Since (at least I believe so), they produce the phones in same factories and the phones have similar specs, these "two" companies are both under the Huawei.
Still I'd like to believe they will send the code, or at least provide some information about it.
And by the way, don't you know, why did they all of sudden started to giveaway codes? Could it be provided from Huawei aswell?
I don't know if it this, that some individual from XDA convinced someone from Honor to giveaway codes, or if it's some kind of Honor's initiative.
i spoke to huawei and they confirm that this form/link is not official by them. If they going to allow temporarly unlock of bootloader again then it will be a form through their own website and never through a google form.
So simply some private person made this form just to get peoples IMEI. Which is really risky.
Secondly Honor is Huawei's their daughter company or w.e you call it, so if Honor is going to allow limited time of bootloader unlock then they will probably provide a official form through their website and not through google form. Unless it's being linked from honor's website itself to a google form then it's official.
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They are officially separated so much, that even bootloader unlock code generators are not the same? Since (at least I believe so), they produce the phones in same factories and the phones have similar specs, these "two" companies are both under the Huawei.
Still I'd like to believe they will send the code, or at least provide some information about it.
And by the way, don't you know, why did they all of sudden started to giveaway codes? Could it be provided from Huawei aswell?
I don't know if it this, that some individual from XDA convinced someone from Honor to giveaway codes, or if it's some kind of Honor's initiative.
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Since the news broke that Huawei and it's sister honor were to stop giving these codes away and essentially turn our nice devices into apples which are locked down a lot of people all over the world have shown their obvious mood to this decision and XDA has been key in those discussions, I'm not sure if this is the reason for the sudden change in heart but i would like to think so.
XDA and it's users who love a tinker and have done so much for the android world should be listened to in all honesty.
My guess is that huawei is allowing honor first on a temp basis until they see the reaction and then huawei may or may not follow suit.
Personally i think the numbers will be quite low so i dont believe huawei will commit to allowing people to unlock their phones.
Such a shame.
this needs to be bumpoed i stumbled across this thank you lord for this woot woot
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i spoke to huawei and they confirm that this form/link is not official by them. If they going to allow temporarly unlock of bootloader again then it will be a form through their own website and never through a google form.
So simply some private person made this form just to get peoples IMEI. Which is really risky.
Secondly Honor is Huawei's their daughter company or w.e you call it, so if Honor is going to allow limited time of bootloader unlock then they will probably provide a official form through their website and not through google form. Unless it's being linked from honor's website itself to a google form then it's official.
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It is absolutely legit. If you spoke to Huawei, then you almost certainly spoke to their l1 support, who are notoriously useless and totally uninformed.
It is for Honor devices only though. It was publicised here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ho.../honor-bootloader-unlocking-limited-t3837880/
The original process before they stopped it was also the very same Google form.
krs360 said:
It is absolutely legit. If you spoke to Huawei, then you almost certainly spoke to their l1 support, who are notoriously useless and totally uninformed.
It is for Honor devices only though. It was publicised here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ho.../honor-bootloader-unlocking-limited-t3837880/
The original process before they stopped it was also the very same Google form.
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They can still be telling truth, it would be redicolous for a manufacture to use a google form to allow temp unlocks, when they used official website page of theirs before for official unlocks.
So right now i doubt whatever person said is not bs atm. I would still be careful to the google form one just incase.
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......they used official website page of theirs before for official unlocks...
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Nope, they used a Google form. The very same one.
krs360 said:
Nope, they used a Google form. The very same one.
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wrong, for huawei devices they used official website made by huawei.
they did not use google form. But for Honor devices they probably used google form, but huawei can still not confirm this form is official by them.