Newbie with droid 4 - Motorola Droid 4

Hi guys, i plan on buying a droid 4 on ebay. it is not unlocked. and i was really need help to get it working with Rogers in Canada.
can someone please list out the steps from unlocking, root and flash to ICS?
I'm coming from galaxy nexus and it was pretty much a one step thing. but the droid 4 seems a little more complicated after some research. like what is a safestrap??
any help would be appreciated!
thanks in advance *cheers*

well someone should probably give you the bad news... droid 4 has a locked bootloader

You don't need to "unlock, root and flash" ICS, you can just install the leaked ICS from the factory stock recovery.
The leaked ICS enables the global capabilities but beyond that I can't provide you much info.....
Also, flashing the leaked ICS is irreversible, though you can move forward as new(er) leaks are found and most likely up to the eventual OTA upgrade as well.
The leaks are designed to upgrade the stock phone.

alex94kumar said:
well someone should probably give you the bad news... droid 4 has a locked bootloader
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sorry if this is a dumb question, im just kind of confused. because the seller on ebay told me i need to unlock it for it to work with rogers
what does a locked bootloader mean?.. isn't there codes that i can purchase online to unlock the phone?

tcrews said:
You don't need to "unlock, root and flash" ICS, you can just install the leaked ICS from the factory stock recovery.
The leaked ICS enables the global capabilities but beyond that I can't provide you much info.....
Also, flashing the leaked ICS is irreversible, though you can move forward as new(er) leaks are found and most likely up to the eventual OTA upgrade as well.
The leaks are designed to upgrade the stock phone.
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hi, so would you be able to list out the steps to install the leaked ICS? and can you explain to me what a safe strap is?
thanks a bunch

qqbabii said:
sorry if this is a dumb question, im just kind of confused. because the seller on ebay told me i need to unlock it for it to work with rogers
what does a locked bootloader mean?.. isn't there codes that i can purchase online to unlock the phone?
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the bootloader has nothing to do with unlocking the device on other networks.

640k said:
the bootloader has nothing to do with unlocking the device on other networks.
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So what do I have to do for the phone to work with rogers? Cuz the seller specifically said I need to unlock it for it to work with rogers.

There was a couple of post a few months back regarding Rogers pretty sure about how to get it working n what not just scroll through the post and find what you need...
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Hmmm
qqbabii said:
So what do I have to do for the phone to work with rogers? Cuz the seller specifically said I need to unlock it for it to work with rogers.
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I think what the seller may have been referring to is the SIM card. If I understand it right, the D4 works on the Verizon network with that SIM card. You have to either get a new SIM that is specifically for Rodgers, or you need to unlock the Verizon SIM card, and then it can work on anything. Sorry, I don't know how to go about doing it specifically for rodgers, but you should be able to search xda for the procedure for unlocking the SIM card. Good Luck!
If I have helped, please hit the "thanks!" button!

qqbabii said:
isn't there codes that i can purchase online to unlock the phone?
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No, there are no codes available. But you won't need them, it will work without!

qqbabii said:
Hi guys, i plan on buying a droid 4 on ebay. it is not unlocked. and i was really need help to get it working with Rogers in Canada.
can someone please list out the steps from unlocking, root and flash to ICS?
I'm coming from galaxy nexus and it was pretty much a one step thing. but the droid 4 seems a little more complicated after some research. like what is a safestrap??
any help would be appreciated!
thanks in advance *cheers*
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I am on Rogers with this phone. I also figured out how to do tethering with it. Check my older posts and look up Rogers. So far, the only thing that is annoying is that it says unknown sim card when out starts up, and call forwarding doesn't work
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766479

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[Q] How to unlock 81.5.31002.xt890.orange.en.gb

Hi all I'm new to this site so please bare with me!!!
I purchased the Motorola RAZR i a few days ago which is currently running system version 81.5.31002.xt890.orange.en.gb.
I have a Vodafone sim which I would like to use in this handset is they anyway of unlockling the system version software to accept my Vodafone sim?
I have unlocked the bootloader through the Motorola website if this helps!!
Thank you for any advice in advance.
Hey mate . Try here and you'll get a code to unlock your device. They are pretty cheap too. You can check other sites as well, but that site gave me the right subsidy code . Cheers
free2live said:
Hey mate . Try and you'll get a code to unlock your device. They are pretty cheap too. You can check other sites as well, but that site gave me the right subsidy code . Cheers
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Thank you for the reply I have already used another website which sent me two codes and neither of them worked.
Is this one a reliable source?
brmartyn said:
Thank you for the reply I have already used another website which sent me two codes and neither of them worked.
Is this one a reliable source?
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Yes. The code should be 16 digits long. My Razr I came with the same firmware from T-mo UK
brmartyn said:
Thank you for the reply I have already used another website which sent me two codes and neither of them worked.
Is this one a reliable source?
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I tired the site the user below has linked for you but the codes they sent me did not work. They sent me two codes, both of which were
8 digits long. Non of them worked. I payed with paypal so hoping to get my money back.
I have been emailing them and they requested I make a video and upload it so they can see that it does not work.
So i uploaded a video showing them. They email me back and tell me the codes should work. I then replied saying they obviously don't.
And now waiting for a reply from them...not sure that will happen...let me know how you get on if you have done used them already
hahnsdroid said:
I tired the site the user below has linked for you but the codes they sent me did not work. They sent me two codes, both of which were
8 digits long. Non of them worked. I payed with paypal so hoping to get my money back.
I have been emailing them and they requested I make a video and upload it so they can see that it does not work.
So i uploaded a video showing them. They email me back and tell me the codes should work. I then replied saying they obviously don't.
And now waiting for a reply from them...not sure that will happen...let me know how you get on if you have done used them already
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Hi,
My codes from the same place did not work either, I didn't make a video to send to them but I mailed them to let them know the codes were useless, dont suppose they will bother to reply
Three of these websites have now let me down with not been able to supply a vaid unlock code. Does anybody have a stock rom which could override the orange.en.gb so i can use my vodafone sim?
Thank you.
brmartyn said:
Three of these websites have now let me down with not been able to supply a vaid unlock code. Does anybody have a stock rom which could override the orange.en.gb so i can use my vodafone sim?
Thank you.
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Flashing a new rom will not remove the subsidy lock and from what I know there is a limited number of tries for entering the network unlock code (subsidy) so is possible u lock your phone forever
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free2live said:
Flashing a new rom will not remove the subsidy lock and from what I know there is a limited number of tries for entering the network unlock code (subsidy) so is possible u lock your phone forever
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Ok and thank you. So what options do I have?
brmartyn said:
Ok and thank you. So what options do I have?
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I did manage to unlock by code. Check your pm
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All sorted now unlocked by cellunlocker.net. thanks for every bodies advice
brmartyn said:
All sorted now unlocked by cellunlocker.net. thanks for every bodies advice
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That's great mate
Sent from my XT890 using xda app-developers app
brmartyn said:
All sorted now unlocked by cellunlocker.net. thanks for every bodies advice
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Hi,
i have the same phone with same problem (also from Orange).
So are you sure man that this device can be unlocked by cellunlocker.net?
I tried another website but it didnt worked so....
kingwolf2 said:
Hi,
i have the same phone with same problem (also from Orange).
So are you sure man that this device can be unlocked by cellunlocker.net?
I tried another website but it didnt worked so....
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Hi king wolf. Yes I would say cellunlocker.net is a reliable website. My phone has been working fine on vodafone for the last few days now.
So, the carrier locked versions can be bootloader unlocked?
Two things that have kept me from trying to snag any of the T-Mobile/Orange ones on eBay (which are cheaper than the unlocked ones) are the limited success in SIM unlocking and the uncertainty about bootloader unlocking. It sounds like cellunlocker can eventually figure out the code to SIM unlock, but I'd rather not live with a locked bootloader again.
freak4dell said:
So, the carrier locked versions can be bootloader unlocked?
Two things that have kept me from trying to snag any of the T-Mobile/Orange ones on eBay (which are cheaper than the unlocked ones) are the limited success in SIM unlocking and the uncertainty about bootloader unlocking. It sounds like cellunlocker can eventually figure out the code to SIM unlock, but I'd rather not live with a locked bootloader again.
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Unless you are planning on using development software on your device i think they is no need to unlock the bootloader. Cellunlocker will email you a 16 digit pin which will allow you to use any sim card in the device. If you wish to unlock the bootloader this can be done through the motorola website.
Not sure what you mean by development software, but I do plan to use custom ROMs, plus take advantage of the other benefits of rooting. I know the phone can be rooted without having the bootloader unlocked, but I don't think there's a SafeStrap for it, so we wouldn't be able to flash anything.
Some people seem to not have had luck unlocking the carrier locked versions through Motorola's website, which is why I asked.
freak4dell said:
Not sure what you mean by development software, but I do plan to use custom ROMs, plus take advantage of the other benefits of rooting. I know the phone can be rooted without having the bootloader unlocked, but I don't think there's a SafeStrap for it, so we wouldn't be able to flash anything.
Some people seem to not have had luck unlocking the carrier locked versions through Motorola's website, which is why I asked.
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Sorry I did mean custom ROMs etc for unlocking the bootloader. If it helps I had no problems unlocking my bootloader through motorola before I unlocked the sim through cellunlocker.
brmartyn said:
All sorted now unlocked by cellunlocker.net. thanks for every bodies advice
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brmartyn said:
Hi king wolf. Yes I would say cellunlocker.net is a reliable website. My phone has been working fine on vodafone for the last few days now.
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Hi,
i ordered the Code from cellunlocker, but it doesnt seem to work. They sent me an unlockcode like this: a524asafasf 123456 123456 w445ßsadf.
So should i use the numbers between the code (123456 123456), and if yes the complete 16 digits or only the first 8?
kingwolf2 said:
Hi,
i ordered the Code from cellunlocker, but it doesnt seem to work. They sent me an unlockcode like this: a524asafasf 123456 123456 w445ßsadf.
So should i use the numbers between the code (123456 123456), and if yes the complete 16 digits or only the first 8?
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I have the same issue and I'm on try 4. Tried each code once as I got three sets of numbers and then the first two together no space and all fail. Gonna take it to a shop before I lock it out. Total pain.

Custom Recovery (TWRP) on AT&T Galaxy Note 3

Does anyone know if there is work going on for a custom recovery (TWRP) for our phone? We do have a one click root solution now (Kingo) so I imagine there will be some Dev's who will start popping up. I would love to bring it to our phone but I would have no idea where to even begin and I know little to nothing about dev'ing.
I believe you do know that we have a locked bootloader! That being said, im sure big devs are looking to unlock or even bootstrape it. Check the progress done on bootstrape for Verizon Note 3
daraj said:
I believe you do know that we have a locked bootloader! That being said, im sure big devs are looking to unlock or even bootstrape it. Check the progress done on bootstrape for Verizon Note 3
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HA! No. I really didn't know that. The first Android phone I got (Evita) had root & unlocked bootloader available on XDA when I bought it. This is the first "new" Android phone that hasn't had that and I guess I thought we only needed Root...duh. Well I guess I should have put this in the "stupid" questions thread!!! Thanks for the info!
tropazr said:
HA! No. I really didn't know that. The first Android phone I got (Evita) had root & unlocked bootloader available on XDA when I bought it. This is the first "new" Android phone that hasn't had that and I guess I thought we only needed Root...duh. Well I guess I should have put this in the "stupid" questions thread!!! Thanks for the info!
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NP mate
You can always check out the bootloader bounty thread
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Is it possible to unlock a Note 3 that has blocked IMEI from ATT?

Hi guys,
Got my hands on a note 3 that is now apparently has a bad IMEI... . I was wondering if it is possible to unlock a note 3 from ATT that has a blocked IMEI? I looked through several unlock services online and all of them will not do blocked IMEIs...
If I can unlock it, I can use it outside of the USA.
Your help is much appreciated! Thank you!
[Updates few days later after original post]
So buying a code end up not working... it said "failed"
I decided to root the phone using the "Root De La Vega" method.
And then use Region lock Away and was able to unlock the phone! Now I am using it with Bell Mobility in Canada.
So if anyone in the future end up with a AT&T N900A Note 3 that has a bad IMEI, they can try the method I used.
Hope this helps, thank you!
You can sim unlock it and use it on another carrier
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carlospr21 said:
You can sim unlock it and use it on another carrier
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Hi,
yeah thats what I wanted to do! Just a sim unlock. But several companies say they are unable to provide sim unlock services for phone that has a block IMEI.. However, i think I have found one that is willing to do it!
I will report back if it works... Thank you for replying!
oskai said:
Hi,
yeah thats what I wanted to do! Just a sim unlock. But several companies say they are unable to provide sim unlock services for phone that has a block IMEI.. However, i think I have found one that is willing to do it!
I will report back if it works... Thank you for replying!
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use region unlock away app by chain fire to unlock for free.
pham818 said:
use region unlock away app by chain fire to unlock for free.
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Hi,
But I need to root the note 3 first right to use the region unlock app? I thought the Chain Fire CF auto root thing doesn't support N900A? I went on the website http://autoroot.chainfire.eu/ and couldn't find one for N900A... read it some where about boot leggers...no idea what that means lol.
oskai said:
Hi,
But I need to root the note 3 first right to use the region unlock app? I thought the Chain Fire CF auto root thing doesn't support N900A? I went on the website http://autoroot.chainfire.eu/ and couldn't find one for N900A... read it some where about boot leggers...no idea what that means lol.
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yeah you would need root for it
pham818 said:
yeah you would need root for it
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Will I be able to root it using Chainfire CF auto root? Or i will need to use an alternative method? If so, do you have a recommendation? I am new to this rooting thing...i don't even know what it actually does.
oskai said:
Will I be able to root it using Chainfire CF auto root? Or i will need to use an alternative method? If so, do you have a recommendation? I am new to this rooting thing...i don't even know what it actually does.
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if you are familiar with iOS, rooting is the same thing as jailbreaking basically.
a lot of people have been using Kingo to root theirs. you can ask around for help, but doing do will void your warranty so you might just want to pay for the unlock.
pham818 said:
if you are familiar with iOS, rooting is the same thing as jailbreaking basically.
a lot of people have been using Kingo to root theirs. you can ask around for help, but doing do will void your warranty so you might just want to pay for the unlock.
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Thanks for the tip! yah I probably will just pay for the code since I don't want to screw up the rooting process..
:fingers-crossed:
oskai said:
Thanks for the tip! yah I probably will just pay for the code since I don't want to screw up the rooting process..
:fingers-crossed:
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go for it
Why is your IMEI blocked to begin with?
Nvm
oskai said:
Hi guys,
Got my hands on a note 3 that is now apparently has a bad IMEI... . I was wondering if it is possible to unlock a note 3 from ATT that has a blocked IMEI? I looked through several unlock services online and all of them will not do blocked IMEIs...
If I can unlock it, I can use it outside of the USA.
Your help is much appreciated! Thank you!
[Updates few days later after original post]
So buying a code end up not working... it said "failed"
I decided to root the phone using the "Root De La Vega" method.
And then use Region lock Away and was able to unlock the phone! Now I am using it with Bell Mobility in Canada.
So if anyone in the future end up with a AT&T N900A Note 3 that has a bad IMEI, they can try the method I used.
Hope this helps, thank you!
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Hi, have the same Note 3 from AT&T, but the App is not working for me, always ask me for the SIM UNLOCK CODE, do you have the same problem before to work?
RobertoLV said:
Hi, have the same Note 3 from AT&T, but the App is not working for me, always ask me for the SIM UNLOCK CODE, do you have the same problem before to work?
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are you rooted?
pham818 said:
are you rooted?
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Yes, is rooted and the App do the process without any error
you only can use it outside of the U.S.
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Yes...and research. I won't break xda rules of how
SO IF I GET A AT&T NOTE 3 BLACK IMEI , BAD IMEI
the chain method will work ?
i need a note 3 to use outside of the US
hi, i need to unlock note 3 n900w8, but i try with regionlock away and dont work, any one please help me...

[Q] CM11 on AT&T S5?

Hello. I have an AT&T S5 that is currently unlocked and I am using it with T-Mobile. I would love to root it and put Cyanogenmod 11 on it, as I put it on my nexus 4 before this and loved it. they say on the http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Klte_Info page not to use this guide due to the boot image signing. Does anyone have any information/instructions on how to go about completing this? Thanks!
schneiderm3709 said:
Hello. I have an AT&T S5 that is currently unlocked and I am using it with T-Mobile. I would love to root it and put Cyanogenmod 11 on it, as I put it on my nexus 4 before this and loved it. they say on the http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Klte_Info page not to use this guide due to the boot image signing. Does anyone have any information/instructions on how to go about completing this? Thanks!
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OK, so I dont want to sound rude so forgive me if I do. but a search in the forums would show you that CM/AOSP/AOKP will not run on an AT&T S5 due to locked bootloader
cstayton said:
OK, so I dont want to sound rude so forgive me if I do. but a search in the forums would show you that CM/AOSP/AOKP will not run on an AT&T S5 due to locked bootloader
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I've also seen a lot of stuff about unlocking bootloaders on AT&T s5's though, so I was wondering if it is possible somehow.
schneiderm3709 said:
I've also seen a lot of stuff about unlocking bootloaders on AT&T s5's though, so I was wondering if it is possible somehow.
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unfortunately the BL will likely never be unlocked so the chances are extremely slim we will ever see a nything but touchwiz roms.
schneiderm3709 said:
I've also seen a lot of stuff about unlocking bootloaders on AT&T s5's though, so I was wondering if it is possible somehow.
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You can unlock the bootloader on other versions of the Galaxy S5 but you can't unlock the bootloader for the AT&T and Verizon version of the Galaxy S5.
maybe someone can actually get cm11 working for this device i once intalled it using safestrap and it booted touch and everything work but the screen didnt show anything
schneiderm3709 said:
Hello. I have an AT&T S5 that is currently unlocked and I am using it with T-Mobile. I would love to root it and put Cyanogenmod 11 on it, as I put it on my nexus 4 before this and loved it. they say on the http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Klte_Info page not to use this guide due to the boot image signing. Does anyone have any information/instructions on how to go about completing this? Thanks!
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NO. You can't. On top of that, you posted this in the wrong section.
(Q) Questions don't go in Development.
This question is about two or three years old almost. Dude, almost all of At&t phones have LOCKED BOOTLOADERS and we will never be able to get passed it. NEVER EVER EVER,,,,,,,,Buy a T-Mobile phone!
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isanchez340 said:
maybe someone can actually get cm11 working for this device i once intalled it using safestrap and it booted touch and everything work but the screen didnt show anything
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NO. Someone wont. You go right ahead and keep flashing files, your phone is going to die. I wouldn't be flashing just whatever to see if it works. That's not a very good idea.
isanchez340 said:
maybe someone can actually get cm11 working for this device i once intalled it using safestrap and it booted touch and everything work but the screen didnt show anything
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OK, just to clear this up one last time.
1. We can not install custom kernels, Stock TW kernels are not compatible with CM/AOSP/AOKP ROM's
2. the flashing process although it will complete does not mean the ROM will run.
3. There is (currently) no way to circumvent these issues.
4. SafeStrap will NOT flash kernels only the file system.
Some S5 and S5A devices (international models, Tmobile, Sprint) to name a few have unlocked BootLoaders
those devices can and do run CM/AOSP/AOKP ROM's. AT&T has a Locked BootLoader
I really don't mean to sound condescending however this device is fast approaching it's first birthday and many many people have tried to run CM or CM derivitives on the AT&T device, there are tons of threads cluttering the development forums in regards to this issue continuing to attempt to install a CM Build and then posting here in the AT&T forums is at this time a pointless effort.
Using the search feature either ein Goolge or in the forums will provide all the answers you need.
Thank you,
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OK, just to clear this up one last time.
Thank you,
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And you really believe this is the last time! [emoji1]
SM-G870A Peace
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And you really believe this is the last time! [emoji1]
SM-G870A Peace
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Well, one can only hope! :laugh::laugh:
In defense of the OP, it's pretty confusing that there's the Unified Development subforum which shows up under the AT&T section... I've been wondering why there's all these threads in a subforum to AT&T talking about installing all these roms that I know shouldn't work. I figured it was just something more involved than I'm comfortable with so I've ignored it. It seems like until the AT&T BL is unlocked that we shouldn't even have the Unified section linked here.
How to know if my s5a has unlocked BL?
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How to know if my s5a has unlocked BL?
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You have to unlock it. If you have an AT&T device it's locked.
This is the reason I'm using my upgrade to get a Nexus 6.
rachelm920 said:
You have to unlock it. If you have an AT&T device it's locked.
This is the reason I'm using my upgrade to get a Nexus 6.
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hate to burst your bubble but if you get the nexus 6 from AT&T it will also have a locked bootloader it is up in the air on whether or not it will be able to be unlocked. the only safe way to gaurentee an unlocked bootloader is to buy the nexus 6 unbranded direct from google.
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How to know if my s5a has unlocked BL?
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is it AT&T device? if so IT'S LOCKED, LOCKED, LOCKED, NO NO NO it cant be unlocked......
cstayton said:
is it AT&T device? if so IT'S LOCKED, LOCKED, LOCKED, NO NO NO it cant be unlocked......
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So you are saying the BL is locked?
:silly:
adam
cstayton said:
hate to burst your bubble but if you get the nexus 6 from AT&T it will also have a locked bootloader it is up in the air on whether or not it will be able to be unlocked. the only safe way to gaurentee an unlocked bootloader is to buy the nexus 6 unbranded direct from google.
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Sending this on an unlocked nexus 6 from At&t. Not sure where u got that information but it's false. Upgraded from the S5 myself, no more locked down phones for me again.
NightHawkUndead said:
Sending this on an unlocked nexus 6 from At&t. Not sure where u got that information but it's false. Upgraded from the S5 myself, no more locked down phones for me again.
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im merely pointing out that everything i have read has pointed to it being locked (not that it cant be unlocked mind you) AT&T rarely sends devices with the bootloader unlocked whether or not you can unlock them is a different story. i merely stated that "From what i had read" sorry for the confusion
EDIT: in fact here is the thread stating it comes from AT&T locked but is unlockable
bl
and if at&t will want they can unlock BL right? or is there any way to ask them bl unlock?
vazovskiiii said:
and if at&t will want they can unlock BL right? or is there any way to ask them bl unlock?
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They could unlock it yes, but they won't, they won't do it upon request either as far as I know.
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Google's Android flash tool

https://www.google.com/amp/s/9to5google.com/2020/01/28/android-flash-tool-pixel-aosp-builds/amp/
Has anyone tried this yet?
I'm going to try it tomorrow but was wondering if someone has already pulled the trigger?
wolfu11 said:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/9to5google.com/2020/01/28/android-flash-tool-pixel-aosp-builds/amp/
Has anyone tried this yet?
I'm going to try it tomorrow but was wondering if someone has already pulled the trigger?
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I'm curious if those of us with a bootloader locked phone can flash a different carriers firmware and be able to unlock our bootloader??
Root-Maniac said:
I'm curious if those of us with a bootloader locked phone can flash a different carriers firmware and be able to unlock our bootloader??
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I just peeked at the tool and you have to have OEM Unlocking enabled to use this so it may not help you.
i tested it yesterday seems everything works buts its plain as vanilla also its android R
Garbage. Stock is better.
joemossjr said:
i tested it yesterday seems everything works buts its plain as vanilla also its android R
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I tried it as well but couldn't get it to make phone calls. I'm on Verizon and tried a few things. Yeah it's pretty plain.
It's aosp I'm really surprised Google would supply this to the masses. Reminds me of the good old days.
Golf c said:
Garbage. Stock is better.
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Lol what were you expecting
Mackay53 said:
Lol what were you expecting
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I wouldn't even bother trying to flash ASOP builds because I know better. This really isn't for end users. Strictly for development. I'm perplexed why people are even bothering to use it.
wolfu11 said:
I tried it as well but couldn't get it to make phone calls. I'm on Verizon and tried a few things. Yeah it's pretty plain.
It's aosp I'm really surprised Google would supply this to the masses. Reminds me of the good old days.
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i have the Verizon one too .. it was working fine in usa .. once i fly overseas and connect wifi .. it goes relocked ... let me try this tool maybe it help me back my unlocked
digitechcare said:
i have the Verizon one too .. it was working fine in usa .. once i fly overseas and connect wifi .. it goes relocked ... let me try this tool maybe it help me back my unlocked
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I have the Google store verizon on Verizon. Think you need to have an unlock bootloader to use this.
wolfu11 said:
I have the Google store verizon on Verizon. Think you need to have an unlock bootloader to use this.
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you right .. i wont let me do it.. i think i need to unlock bootloader .. any suggestions ?
Golf c said:
I wouldn't even bother trying to flash ASOP builds because I know better. This really isn't for end users. Strictly for development. I'm perplexed why people are even bothering to use it.
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For me I was curious to see if this is like the treble ROMs that are out. There are AOSP TREBLE ROMs out that function quite well. One of the advantages is that we have a choice not use Google apps/services with the TREBLE ROMs. Just like the old days. Most of the custom roms out now are loaded with gapps.
There's even AOSP based ROMs with gapps in this section that have a lot more customations.
It's really about choice.
digitechcare said:
you right .. i wont let me do it.. i think i need to unlock bootloader .. any suggestions ?
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My wife is using one that has a locked bootloader. I tried everything without success. Then I gave up and bought the unlocked version and gave her the Verizon one LOL.
There is a thread in this section that talks about unlocking Verizon ones.
If I try this how can I flash back to a normal rom? I heard you need to use https://pixelrepair.withgoogle.com but it's forbidden in my country.
robt772000 said:
If I try this how can I flash back to a normal rom? I heard you need to use https://pixelrepair.withgoogle.com but it's forbidden in my country.
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It didn't work for me in the US either I just flashed the full image from Google to get back to stock.
Yeah I read somewhere that's it's a tricky business to get back to stock but I just flashed and it's back to normal. Aosp was interesting though.
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If I try this how can I flash back to a normal rom? I heard you need to use https://pixelrepair.withgoogle.com but it's forbidden in my country.
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https://developers.google.com/android/images
If you have fastboot then download factory image, extract contents to fastboot folder and hit run
If not download the OTA zip, load up recovery, sideload update in recovery using ADB
wolfu11 said:
My wife is using one that has a locked bootloader. I tried everything without success. Then I gave up and bought the unlocked version and gave her the Verizon one LOL.
There is a thread in this section that talks about unlocking Verizon ones.
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i try to search but coudnt find unlocking link .. can you share if you know .:good:
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i try to search but coudnt find unlocking link .. can you share if you know .:good:
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This came out after I already gave up not sure what it's about but the title states the Verizon version.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-4-xl/how-to/root-instructions-verizon-pixel-4-xl-t3990767
Ok now we have a new tool. It's like the other tool mentioned in this thread. It doesn't mention needing "OEM unlocked" enabled. Question is. Can I flash Google fi firmware on my at&t phone and be able to enable "OEM Unlock" afterwards?
https://pixelrepair.withgoogle.com/carrier_selection

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