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I want to flash my samsung with the newest firmware from "samsung-firmwares",
but why i have to remove before my simlock (it´s a branded from A1).
And what happens if I flash without removing the simlock?
Thanks.
I also have the same question on my thread, no body seems to know if we can really flash simlocked units.
errors on boot i suppose ?
So Android phones actually combine simlock with different firmware locking (CID lock?) ??
The hell with that, then. In any other phone we can flash the firmware without the worry about simlock.
i rooted mine and it is sim-locked. never tried to flash tho.
just chiming in that we need some sort of confirmation/assurance that flashing is/ain't possible.
boredtoday said:
i rooted mine and it is sim-locked. never tried to flash tho.
just chiming in that we need some sort of confirmation/assurance that flashing is/ain't possible.
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i got the same qeustion, mine is root as wel but can some1 confirm that we can flash the phone when its locked?
and is there a way to check if your phone is simlocked??
Mine is SIM lock (i think, never tested) because it was A1/Vodafone branded when i bought it..
After flash the brand was gone, but dunno with the simlock, as i have A1...
you can flash a locked phone without any problem. it will stay locked though after reflashing. if you flash a generic firmware you will get rid of the carrier personalisation.
I hate all these chinese bloatware. I am having issues unlocking the bootloader as well since huawei keeps stating that i have not used it for more then 14 days. Whats the best flash rom for us to go to?
strictlys said:
I hate all these chinese bloatware. I am having issues unlocking the bootloader as well since huawei keeps stating that i have not used it for more then 14 days. Whats the best flash rom for us to go to?
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actually you can only use stock rom or fRomFuture - New World, with the last one you can get rid of that chinese stuff.. but need to unlock bootloader and flash twrp
when you have problems getting unlock code.. use DC unlocker.. worked fine for me
Hi! When I got my R1 HD, I wanted to get Lineage OS and TWRP. I tried everything including:
adb "fastboot oem unlock",
SP Flash Tool, and
DirtyCow R1-HD Tool,
yet I found no luck. Does anybody know how to get an unlocked bootloader and TWRP on an R1 HD v21? Thanks!:good:
P.S:
My "Custom build version" is:
BLU_R0011UU_V21_GENERIC. Also, this is not the Amazon Prime variant, however I got this from Amazon (for example: I get no ads).
Sorry to tell you, but version 21 of the ROM cannot be bootloader unlocked or rooted. The more recent updates have secured the phone so that none of the previous methods you mention work anymore. The phone is no longer being manufactured and Blu does not provide a process for unlocking the bootloader as some other companies, like Motorola, do. So even though you paid more to get the no ad version, you can't root it. 8-( This was only possible in the earlier versions of both the amaon and non-amazon models.
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Sorry to tell you, but version 21 of the ROM cannot be bootloader unlocked or rooted. The more recent updates have secured the phone so that none of the previous methods you mention work anymore. The phone is no longer being manufactured and Blu does not provide a process for unlocking the bootloader as some other companies, like Motorola, do. So even though you paid more to get the no ad version, you can't root it. 8-( This was only possible in the earlier versions of both the amazon and non-amazon models.
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So, can I revert back to an earlier version of the ROM where it is possible to unlock the bootloader?
PastThePixels said:
So, can I revert back to an earlier version of the ROM where it is possible to unlock the bootloader?
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no, the signed updates are incremental so, the checksum verification will pervent flashing old version
OK.... What's the best thing to do now?
I found this option in my updater that says "Local updates". Maybe this can help?
PastThePixels said:
OK.... What's the best thing to do now?
I found this option in my updater that says "Local updates". Maybe this can help?
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No, sorry - there is no known way to root or flash modified software after the phone has been upgraded with factory software. You can't go back. And, even if you could, it wouldn't help - it still couldn't be rooted or flash a modified ROM. Blu does not offer to unlock bootloaders the way some companies, like Motorola, do. Your phone is stuck with what you have now.
The best thing to do now? Enjoy your cheap android phone with great performance for the price!
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No, sorry - there is no known way to root or flash modified software after the phone has been upgraded with factory software. You can't go back. And, even if you could, it wouldn't help - it still couldn't be rooted or flash a modified ROM. Blu does not offer to unlock bootloaders the way some companies, like Motorola, do. Your phone is stuck with what you have now.
The best thing to do now? Enjoy your cheap android phone with great performance for the price!
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Well, is there at least a way to skin the phone (ex: change bootanimation, remove bloatware (Yes, there is still bloatware apps, and I'm talking REMOVE the apps, no uninstall for user only), remove the Adups spyware) so that it is just like stock Android?
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Well, is there at least a way to skin the phone (ex: change bootanimation, remove bloatware (Yes, there is still bloatware apps, and I'm talking REMOVE the apps, no uninstall for user only), remove the Adups spyware) so that it is just like stock Android?
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No - all those things require root, which you can't get. Only the phones that were shipped with earlier versions of the ROM and hadn't been updated over-the-air could be unlocked and rooted.
Related. I have an 8GB phone; Custom build:
BLU_R0010UU_V8.7_GENERIC 05-08-2017
I've been trying to install TWRP (and then Lineage) but I'm having zero luck with SPFlash. I've tried on a couple of computers and followed the directions step by step. Am I missing something here?
Thanks,
Edit: yep, saw in another thread anything above 8.1.
Imma email Blu and see if they'll loosen the restrictions if they're stopping development. Can't hurt at this point.
Why don't I see anyone talking about V40 Verizon, I have one, firmware V405UA20f and it doesn't have fastboot, can't enable oem unlock in deverlop setting. It's like using an iPhone lock. So what should I do if I want to root it and install a new rom?
Thanks
ShanaSGC said:
Why don't I see anyone talking about V40 Verizon, I have one, firmware V405UA20f and it doesn't have fastboot, can't enable oem unlock in deverlop setting. It's like using an iPhone lock. So what should I do if I want to root it and install a new rom?
Thanks
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I've been a longtime rooter of cell phones, ever since the LG Ally. This particular phone doesn't seem to beg to be rooted, in my honest opinion. There is so much that can be done without rooting, and it also affords one to backup the phone on the external SD card. I can quite happily live with the phone as is in stock form.
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Einsteindks said:
I've been a longtime rooter of cell phones, ever since the LG Ally. This particular phone doesn't seem to beg to be rooted, in my honest opinion. There is so much that can be done without rooting, and it also affords one to backup the phone on the external SD card. I can quite happily live with the phone as is in stock form.
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Yes, thanks for your opinion, I'm fine with the original rom, but I'm a little worried about the battery and customizations in my phone, I want to fix something. There must still be another way to root?
ShanaSGC said:
Yes, thanks for your opinion, I'm fine with the original rom, but I'm a little worried about the battery and customizations in my phone, I want to fix something. There must still be another way to root?
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I never get US Carrier phones because they hate root and will try anyway to try disable or remove something so you cant do it, because they want you to use as is and they sucks with optimizations for new OS and slows down phone. This is why I get the US Unlocked model when LG releases it but sadly the V50 did not get a US Unlocked so Ill get the V60 if it does.
KouaV1 said:
I never get US Carrier phones because they hate root and will try anyway to try disable or remove something so you cant do it, because they want you to use as is and they sucks with optimizations for new OS and slows down phone. This is why I get the US Unlocked model when LG releases it but sadly the V50 did not get a US Unlocked so Ill get the V60 if it does.
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Hope it does, btw I am in Vietnam and I can use Vietnam sim, so my phone is the unlocked version, isn't it?
Cause my phone still have Verizon app so im not sure
ShanaSGC said:
Hope it does, btw I am in Vietnam and I can use Vietnam sim, so my phone is the unlocked version, isn't it?
Cause my phone still have Verizon app so im not sure
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Theres an international unlocked and an US unlocked model. You can tell by going into about phone and looking what model you have. Your phone was probably sim unlocked if it has verizon apps as an pre installed app. The international unlocked V40 variant should be V405EBW and the US unlocked variant is the V405QA7
I am looking for the best way to convert my T-Mobile model to the Global version... I'm guessing via Fastboot and fastbootd mode? I've seen a few threads on here but was slightly confused as some people said it worked and some say it didn't? Please advise
Same
Careful, there's no way back unless you pay someone shady. Make sure you are fully network unlocked, because the unlock tool doesn't exist on global
The best way is to buy a global version
Buy it? Is that a thing that happens now?
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Careful, there's no way back unless you pay someone shady. Make sure you are fully network unlocked, because the unlock tool doesn't exist on global
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Are you aware of one that works?
Loustsoul said:
Are you aware of one that works?
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No. Check out the other threads on MSM work, it's not pretty.
I've retired my op10, don't have to deal with oppo anymore
Yeah, flashing away from TMobile is possible with the full Downgrade zips iirc. But there's no way back to NE2217, so be careful. I can confirm my NE2215 works great on TMobile but I bought mine from Best Buy, fully unlocked, global edition.
EDIT: Two people have Qualcomm crash dumped now in this thread, it seems the TMO variant (NE2217) does not like to be flashed away in traditional methods.
I'm sure flashing to NE2215 wouldn't harm service, but why would you want to when NE2217 seems to get similar support for now?
Prant said:
Yeah, flashing away from TMobile is possible with the full Downgrade zips iirc. But there's no way back to NE2217, so be careful. I can confirm my NE2215 works great on TMobile but I bought mine from Best Buy, fully unlocked, global edition.
I'm sure flashing to NE2215 wouldn't harm service, but why would you want to when NE2217 seems to get similar support for now?
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Dual sim and not T-Mobile bloat. Do you know where to get the full downgrade zips?
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Dual sim and not T-Mobile bloat. Do you know where to get the full downgrade zips?
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Dual-Sim doesn't work with NE2215 from what I know, that's an NE2213/1/0 specific feature. Although NE2215 has the contacts for it, I don't think you can actually use the dual sim. Pretty sure the conclusion reached was the 2215 doesn't have a second IMEI from Manufacture.
EDIT: Just googling "OnePlus 10 Pro Downgrade Android 13 to Android 12" You'll find the full rollback zips. There's 3, NA, INDIA, and EU.
Prant said:
Dual-Sim doesn't work with NE2215 from what I know, that's an NE2213/1/0 specific feature. Although NE2215 has the contacts for it, I don't think you can actually use the dual sim. Pretty sure the conclusion reached was the 2215 doesn't have a second IMEI from Manufacture.
EDIT: Just googling "OnePlus 10 Pro Downgrade Android 13 to Android 12" You'll find the full rollback zips. There's 3, NA, INDIA, and EU.
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What should I use in the US?
Loustsoul said:
What should I use in the US?
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Use NA in the US. But as the other's have said, you won't get dual SIM. If you have already SIM Unlocked your device and won't need to go back to 2217 for any reason, then go for it.
Is the process the same as other models?
If that is the case then why would anyone want to go back to a T-Mobile variant?
Surely the main benefit to change region would be to get timely updates and not be isolated with a rarer model.
I'm just curious as I've had carrier locked devices before and the first thing I did was to change it. In the end I sent my device off to get fixed (unrelated issue) they sent me the unlocked version for my country, I guess being rarer is prevalent not her on XDA but with oppo too.
dladz said:
It's the process the same as other models?
If that is the case then why would anyone want to go back to a T-Mobile variant?
Surely the main benefit to change region would be to get timely updates and not be isolated with a rarer model.
I'm just curious as I've had carrier locked devices before and the first thing I did was to change it. In the end I sent my device off to get fixed (unrelated issue) they sent me the unlocked version for my country, I guess being rarer is prevalent not her on XDA but with oppo too.
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As I've stated, if you didn't unlock your SIM from T-Mobile (these come locked), you will never be able to unlock it without TMobile rom if you end up on global.
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As I've stated, if you didn't unlock your SIM from T-Mobile (these come locked), you will never be able to unlock it without TMobile rom if you end up on global.
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So if the user isn't in the need to change sim carrier then that's fine then isn't it..
I'll ask again, is the process for changing region the same?
Bare in mind this isn't for me, I'm in the UK
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Use NA in the US. But as the other's have said, you won't get dual SIM. If you have already SIM Unlocked your device and won't need to go back to 2217 for any reason, then go for it.
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Boot unlocked sim/network unlocked and rooted with magisk using the boot image for the NE2215.
craznazn said:
As I've stated, if you didn't unlock your SIM from T-Mobile (these come locked), you will never be able to unlock it without TMobile rom if you end up on global.
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Does sim unlock and network unlock mean the same thing?
Loustsoul said:
Boot unlocked sim/network unlocked and rooted with magisk using the boot image for the NE2215.
Does sim unlock and network unlock mean the same thing?
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Yep.
If it's the same as the UK, the network has to unlock the phone for you to other sims, usually in the shape of a code you enter..
May be different in the US
Bootloader unlock is a code that you have to get from Oneplus (Token) and you have to have the carrier (T-mobile) unlock the network and they are very reluctant to do it. You have to have paid off the device and have had to be a customer for some time.
Loustsoul said:
Bootloader unlock is a code that you have to get from Oneplus (Token) and you have to have the carrier (T-mobile) unlock the network and they are very reluctant to do it. You have to have paid off the device and have had to be a customer for some time.
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Then that would be required prior to changing region... I'm not sure why the region would be a requirement to unlock the device to other networks.
May be worth asking the method used for unlocking the device to other networks.
I got them to unlock my network while I'm still paying for the device, I don't want to rock the boat. I'm sure if anyone other than the guy who did it they would lock it down again.