Should we make a bounty for our phones to be unlocked? That's all we need for our phones to be perfect
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ConMcCRay said:
Should we make a bounty for our phones to be unlocked? That's all we need for our phones to be perfect
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As much as id love to have CM on this phone its not possible .. bootloader is encrypted which could take months to years to decrypt ..if att and samsung themselves wont unlock there is almost 0% chance for that to be unlocked by someone else
wizardslovak said:
As much as id love to have CM on this phone its not possible .. bootloader is encrypted which could take months to years to decrypt ..if att and samsung themselves wont unlock there is almost 0% chance for that to be unlocked by someone else
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I found a petition here to have the bootloaders unlocked. PLEASE sign it! This is not my petition, but I am anxious to have freedom on my $750 dollar phone!
https://www.change.org/p/verizon-grant-galaxy-s5-users-unlocked-bootloader-upon-request#share
Since there is now a "compilation" thread of bounties this one can be closed
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Hi guys, I'm a fellow XDA member from the HOX+ neck of the woods. Just got my dad an AT&T Xperia TL and wanted to unlock it for him since he uses it most overseas and was shocked at the cost difference between unlocking my HOX+ (also AT&T) and the Xperia TL...$15 vs $40...and 1hr vs 5 days.
What gives?
Unfortunately there's not much you can do about it. If he needs a sim unlocked phone that badly, he shouldn't have bought one on a contract. You could try searching online, but in my experience it's only shady websites offering sim unlocks. On the other hand, if it's absolutely necessary to sim unlock, $40 is not an extreme amount of money.
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Mad Marty said:
Unfortunately there's not much you can do about it. If he needs a sim unlocked phone that badly, he shouldn't have bought one on a contract. You could try searching online, but in my experience it's only shady websites offering sim unlocks. On the other hand, if it's absolutely necessary to sim unlock, $40 is not an extreme amount of money.
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http://www.att.com/esupport/article...ements for unlocking iPhone?#fbid=4rgj55cbSdI
unlock att phone ( I think it will work for any device )
try it for free
AndroidHoneyComb said:
http://www.att.com/esupport/article...ements for unlocking iPhone?#fbid=4rgj55cbSdI
unlock att phone ( I think it will work for any device )
try it for free
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I think that quite clearly says iPhone, but worth a go I suppose
AndroidHoneyComb said:
http://www.att.com/esupport/article...ements for unlocking iPhone?#fbid=4rgj55cbSdI
unlock att phone ( I think it will work for any device )
try it for free
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It says
All contract obligations, including any term commitment, associated with the device to be unlocked have been fully satisfied.
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I'm guessing the contract is still running, as the phone is not yet THAT old.
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It says
I'm guessing the contract is still running, as the phone is not yet THAT old.
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ATT said they would unlock any phone if you have been a good customer for at least
60
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Days and paid your bill
Yes, but that is stated under Additional. So the way I read it is that you first have to fulfill your contract and then, when you have no bills unpaid, they provide a sim unlock.
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When I switched from my Samsung S3 to my Xperia TL, I just asked for the unlock code on an online chat session. They gave me the unlock code for the S3 immediately during the chat. But, I guess it could have been because I was selling the S3.
I ended up forking over the $39 for the unlock code. Unfortunately, need to use the phone abroad next week, can't wait the 60 days
Considering I paid $0.01 for the phone from Amazon, $39 doesn't seems like much then.
Just need to wait for the unlock code now, takes up to 6 days. We'll post an update when I get it.
so many times devices are locked and ultimately someone finds how to unlock the bootloaders
I had a preorder to pick it up today should I bother????
root is a deal breaker for me i can live without custom roms but not root
this was ganna be my first android phone was ganna be switching from a jailbroken Iphone 4
Unlocking a bootloader is getting harder and harder now but root is still possible I went into the T Mobile forum and they already have it rooted so just be patient
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raulz28 said:
Unlocking a bootloader is getting harder and harder now but root is still possible I went into the T Mobile forum and they already have it rooted so just be patient
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Well thats because Tmobile Note 3 doesn't have a locked bootloader.
After hearing this today i am now holding off on this phone and waiting for the Nexus 5. Maybe pick this one up later on...
^^ you have nice tastes in cars babymatteo...
So I just got rid of my lg g2 and am waiting to buy the z1 when its released this week I'm just wondering if the boot loader is going to be unlockable because if not then I might have to consider vying something else as it cripples our ability to flash certain ROMS. Anybody have any idea of how it works are all carrier phones going to be locked permanently?
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So I just got rid of my lg g2 and am waiting to buy the z1 when its released this week I'm just wondering if the boot loader is going to be unlockable because if not then I might have to consider vying something else as it cripples our ability to flash certain ROMS. Anybody have any idea of how it works are all carrier phones going to be locked permanently?
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Ask your carrier, but I bet they wont tell you.
Chances are that if you are getting on a contract it will not be able to be unlocked
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52145867
Come on guys go over there and kick in some money. I'm returning mine tomorrow and I'm still kicking in 50.
I pledged $35, although I may raise that after some thought.
Come on guys! If you are at all interested in pitching in for a bounty to find an exploit for rooting our S5, head on over and pledge any amount!
I pledged $50 but in two weeks im going to up mine to $100
Is there a reason why anyone can't just get the T-Mobile S5 and unlock it for use on AT&T?
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Is there a reason why anyone can't just get the T-Mobile S5 and unlock it for use on AT&T?
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Yea if you want outright buy the phone you can, its very simple if you can afford it
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Is there a reason why anyone can't just get the T-Mobile S5 and unlock it for use on AT&T?
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Perhaps some people don't feel like paying $700 upfront, plus other charges to sim unlock.
I don't understand the logic of offering a bounty in a forum for a different phone. Yes, Verizon has locked their bootloader as AT&T has, but there is no reason to believe that one hack would work for the other.
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I don't understand the logic of offering a bounty in a forum for a different phone. Yes, Verizon has locked their bootloader as AT&T has, but there is no reason to believe that one hack would work for the other.
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Since both bootloaders are locked and root will depend on a kitkat exploit there is a better chance that it would work for both than you think.
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Since both bootloaders are locked and root will depend on a kitkat exploit there is a better chance that it would work for both than you think.
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I think it would depend on the exploit. If the exploit has to do with the hacking the key used to encrypt the bootloader, the assumption that it would work in both versions would rely on another assumption that they are both signed with the same key. Either way, it may prove to be difficult, it it may take so long that nobody will really care anymore because most people will have moved on to a different phone.
I bought mine after owning an S4 Active. A root exploit exists (for now), but the bootloader is still locked after almost a year. Flashing a ROM on that phone involves using Safestrap, which is tedious. I hope you're right, and I hope that someone finds an exploit. I miss being able to simply flash a new ROM using CWM or TWRP.
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Since both bootloaders are locked and root will depend on a kitkat exploit there is a better chance that it would work for both than you think.
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Exactly. Plus, that thread has expanded to the AT&T version as well.
MattMJB0188 said:
Is there a reason why anyone can't just get the T-Mobile S5 and unlock it for use on AT&T?
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The MetroPCS version is $649 at best buy and works as well.
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The MetroPCS version is $649 at best buy and works as well.
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I think I'll just keep using the AT&T phone that I already own and hope that root is achieved. Thanks anyway.
dibeachdude said:
I think I'll just keep using the AT&T phone that I already own and hope that root is achieved. Thanks anyway.
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It'll be achieved, it's just a matter of time.
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It'll be achieved, it's just a matter of time.
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That's my thoughts. I've been waiting on the s4 active (unlock bootloader) for a yr almost. Lol.
Now it's time for a upgrade , I'm not sold on the s5 yet there are a couple phones out there I might consider.. What phones are not locked anymore with AT&T.?
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That's my thoughts. I've been waiting on the s4 active (unlock bootloader) for a yr almost. Lol.
Now it's time for a upgrade , I'm not sold on the s5 yet there are a couple phones out there I might consider.. What phones are not locked anymore with AT&T.?
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Maybe not the bootloader unlock but at least a root method.
The thing is with the active, many factors are the reason why the bootloader was not unlocked.
1. It was a side version of the popular S4, not too many ppl got that phone since they already had the S4.
2. It was only available on AT&T and wasn't a major release
3. There wasn't a huge bounty like there is for the S5
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Kael ruch said:
Is there a reason why anyone can't just get the T-Mobile S5 and unlock it for use on AT&T?
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Upwards of $700 for the phone + whatever charges you incur to SIM unlock. A lot of people don't feel like dishing out that much money upfront...and rightfully so.
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Upwards of $700 for the phone + whatever charges you incur to SIM unlock. A lot of people don't feel like dishing out that much money upfront...and rightfully so.
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I just bought a T-Mobile S5 for $550 . Plus $30 for the unlock.
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barondebxl said:
I just bought a T-Mobile S5 for $550 . Plus $30 for the unlock.
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Which I'm sure is a rare case. Either way, it's still too much. I paid $52 for my AT&T S5 and will gladly wait for the inevitable root, instead of forking over $600-700 upfront.
karmuh said:
Which I'm sure is a rare case. Either way, it's still too much. I paid $52 for my AT&T S5 and will gladly wait for the inevitable root, instead of forking over $600-700 upfront.
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You paid $52 because its on contract. Off contract prices are between $550 -700 right now depending on condition, accessories etc... Those are regular prices. Is it a lot of money? Yes. But its the regular price.
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You paid $52 because its in contract. Off contract price are between $550 -700 right now depending on condition, accessories etc... Those are regular prices. Is it a lot of money? Yes. But its the regular price.
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I know that. Obviously. As I said, it's still not worth it for me. I'll gladly pay that $52 and wait for the root than to have to fork over $600-700.
Who is working on the boot loader unlock for our variant of the s5? Is anyone?
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Who is working on the boot loader unlock for our variant of the s5? Is anyone?
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As far as I know no one, work on safe strap seems to have come to a stop as well so it doesn't look like we will be getting ROM slots working either att = suck
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Who is working on the boot loader unlock for our variant of the s5? Is anyone?
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There may be someone working on it...but no need to talk about it till they have something concrete.
I have a feeling if the S5 is cracked it'll work on our Actives as well.
This is an awesome phone...I'm pretty satisfied with it and it can only be better. There's some amazing minds here...be patient.
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Nickovtyme said:
There may be someone working on it...but no need to talk about it till they have something concrete.
I have a feeling if the S5 is cracked it'll work on our Actives as well.
This is an awesome phone...I'm pretty satisfied with it and it can only be better. There's some amazing minds here...be patient.
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No need for a glimmer of hope to be spread. Better to have no hope and be impressed than have hope and be depressed, imo.
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Who is working on the boot loader unlock for our variant of the s5? Is anyone?
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With a phone this popular, I can't imagine the bootloader will never be unlocked. Either Samsung will do so, or someone will fix it.
Not to be a doubter, but considering the S4 is reaching a year and a half without its bootloader being cracked put a damper on this one. Not sure if it has been improved more. I do believe it is being worked on. I hope that if one gets cracked the other will shortly thereafter.
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Not to be a doubter, but considering the S4 is reaching a year and a half without its bootloader being cracked put a damper on this one. Not sure if it has been improved more. I do believe it is being worked on. I hope that if one gets cracked the other will shortly thereafter.
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An exploit was actually shown at Black Hat a few weeks ago showing a permanent bootloader unlock for the S4 and various other devices, but no S5
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An exploit was actually shown at Black Hat a few weeks ago showing a permanent bootloader unlock for the S4 and various other devices, but no S5
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It is still yet to be accomplished on the S4 (I am aware a demonstration was made). It should theoretically work on the S5 as well since it is nearly identical to the S5 in internals. (Those who want to disagree, go ahead. It is just my opinion that they are nearly identical). The exploit was for the particular setup in Snapdragon devices if I recall correctly, which that setup is present in the AT&T S5.
While the devices listed are unpatched and devices like the S5 are patched, it is my opinion that one can always pull back a patch for a problem. We see it all the time with Root. I'm just not talented enough to know how to do that level of work.