So I just got my note 3 n900A att model about 2 months ago. last month the lollipop update pushed to my phone and I was happy but then I started working on rooting. I successfully downgraded my phone to 4.4.4 then to 4.4.2 by following guids on here and on another webiste that instructed me to use odin and then I rooted. Right now I am on Biggons rom and it is beautiful. I have been using safestrap to flash custom roms for this n900A.
I am however interested in trying to obtain a custom kernal and the bootloader being locked is frustrating. To my peasant understanding there isnt a option as of yet to get around the bootloader. please correct me here if I am wrong.
Are any developers working on this? Is it even possible to work on this? Am I just completed F'ed unless I went out and got a different variant of this phone with an unlocked bootloader?
lastly! Im curious if it is possible to turn my phone into a developer edition? that might be just a repeat version of my previous question. excuse my ignorance. I am new to this phone and boot locks n the what not.
vejj2fresh said:
So I just got my note 3 n900A att model about 2 months ago. last month the lollipop update pushed to my phone and I was happy but then I started working on rooting. I successfully downgraded my phone to 4.4.4 then to 4.4.2 by following guids on here and on another webiste that instructed me to use odin and then I rooted. Right now I am on Biggons rom and it is beautiful. I have been using safestrap to flash custom roms for this n900A.
I am however interested in trying to obtain a custom kernal and the bootloader being locked is frustrating. To my peasant understanding there isnt a option as of yet to get around the bootloader. please correct me here if I am wrong.
Are any developers working on this? Is it even possible to work on this? Am I just completed F'ed unless I went out and got a different variant of this phone with an unlocked bootloader?
lastly! Im curious if it is possible to turn my phone into a developer edition? that might be just a repeat version of my previous question. excuse my ignorance. I am new to this phone and boot locks n the what not.
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Nope.
Correct
Not known
No
KennyG123 said:
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Was bootloader unlock ever achieved?
My device VZW XT1096
Fully stock, 5.1 Ota.
23.16.3.victara_verizon...
LPE23.32-25-3
Now:
For root and BL Unlock
Flash ---> 5.0 firmaware = XT1096_5.0_LXE22.46.11_cid2_CFC.xml BUT without motoboot.img and gpt.bin
And
Use Kingoroot app for root
And
Sunshine app for BL Unlock
Later
Flash Twrp recovery and flash custom roms, supersu, custom kernel etc.
They are true?
cascade128 said:
My device VZW XT1096
Fully stock, 5.1 Ota.
23.16.3.victara_verizon...
LPE23.32-25-3
Now:
For root and BL Unlock
Flash ---> 5.0 firmaware = XT1096_5.0_LXE22.46.11_cid2_CFC.xml BUT without motoboot.img and gpt.bin
And
Use Kingoroot app for root
And
Sunshine app for BL Unlock
Later
Flash Twrp recovery and flash custom roms, supersu, custom kernel etc.
They are true?
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No, you can't. If you are on 5.1 with a locked bootloader, kingroot, mofo, nor sunshine work. There is no way for you to root, flash custom roms, nor unlock your bootloader.
Mofo, kingroot, and sunshine only work for 4.4.4 or 5.0.
You are currently stuck, sorry.
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AGISCI said:
No, you can't. If you are on 5.1 with a locked bootloader, kingroot, mofo, nor sunshine work. There is no way for you to root, flash custom roms, nor unlock your bootloader.
Mofo, kingroot, and sunshine only work for 4.4.4 or 5.0.
You are currently stuck, sorry.
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My device locked bootloader, OK!
But I will back to 5.0 firmware. I will use fastboot mode. Only flash ---> system.img_sparsechunk1 , 2 , 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.
False?
cascade128 said:
My device locked bootloader, OK!
But I will back to 5.0 firmware. I will use fastboot mode. Only flash ---> system.img_sparsechunk1 , 2 , 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.
False?
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False, with the bootloader locked, it does not allow you to downgrade to 5.0 nor 4.4.4. The only thing it let's you do is flash the same 5.1 image, it prevents going back to old versions unless you have an unlocked bootloader.
So no unlocked bootloader = no downgrade, no root, no mofo, no sunshine. There is no way to do it currently.
Same problem with you, I've tried but cannot downgrade,cannot root, cannot use sunshine to unlock.
So im waiting for the first thing's first-----a way to root 5.1 on XT1096.
AGISCI said:
False, with the bootloader locked, it does not allow you to downgrade to 5.0 nor 4.4.4. The only thing it let's you do is flash the same 5.1 image, it prevents going back to old versions unless you have an unlocked bootloader.
So no unlocked bootloader = no downgrade, no root, no mofo, no sunshine. There is no way to do it currently.
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Thanks, I get it now...
fonz_cn said:
Same problem with you, I've tried but cannot downgrade,cannot root, cannot use sunshine to unlock.
So im waiting for the first thing's first-----a way to root 5.1 on XT1096.
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Absolutely. A bad situation. Waiting
Idk, i've been using mofo with my xt1096 even after i updated to 5.1 although i was originally on 5.0 when i first started using it. i thought it was possible. first, just check with mofoverify to see if mofo will work. if it does, then buy mofo and flash the rooted 5.1 mofo image and then use sunshine.
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The problem is that they have the 5.1 bootloader which prevents mofo from working. You are using 5.1 system and kernel on a 5.0 bootloader which is why mofo works for you. They can't downgrade the bootloader... Which means no mofo.
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oh ok, thanks for clearing it up.
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I think someone should report if they have actually tried downgrading to 5.0 from 5.1 ota and keeping the 60.16 bootloader. Can someone more knowledgeable chime in and stop me before I try this? It seems like the most that would happen is a bootloop, which can be fixed by flashing the 5.1 ota files via Motorola device manager.. Just do not flash motoboot.bin or gpt.bin just edit the batch file and remove those two lines. Someone try and see if we can indeed use that as a path to bl unlock.
It won't bootloop. It just straight up will fail to flash saying that you can't downgrade. You can only downgrade after you have an unlocked bootloader.
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is there any way to turn the xt1096 to pure edition? since verizon and at&t won't be getting the update to 6.0....
marilynm said:
is there any way to turn the xt1096 to pure edition? since verizon and at&t won't be getting the update to 6.0....
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No. The pure edition does not use nor support CDMA. It won't be able to work at all with verizon's network.
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I'm using it in europe...I don't need cdma here so I don't care if it loses that functionality.
marilynm said:
I'm using it in europe...I don't need cdma here so I don't care if it loses that functionality.
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What version of android do you have? Is your bootloader unlocked? Are you rooted?
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I have 5.1, it's not rooted or unlocked. It is a verizon device but no simlock, i'm using it in vodafone, it works in all gsm bands including 4g.
I really like it and I want the 6.0 update if ever possible .
marilynm said:
I have 5.1, it's not rooted or unlocked. It is a verizon device but no simlock, i'm using it in vodafone, it works in all gsm bands including 4g.
I really like it and I want the 6.0 update if ever possible .
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Alright, currently it is impossible to root or unlock the bootloader on the xt1096 running 5.1... Which means it is impossible to convert to xt1095 and impossible to use custom roms. So for the moment you will not be able to get 6.0. Sorry.
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yeah, I looked around a bit . Oh well, maybe there will be a way. I bought the device 48 days ago )), noticed last night.
AGISCI said:
Alright, currently it is impossible to root or unlock the bootloader on the xt1096 running 5.1... Which means it is impossible to convert to xt1095 and impossible to use custom roms. So for the moment you will not be able to get 6.0. Sorry.
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Hello, I have a similar case. I am also from Europe and using the XT1096 but I have not yet upgraded to 5.1. I am currently on 5.0. What are my options and can I convert it to XT1095 so, I can later receive the Marshmallow OTA update? Thanks!
Hey guys,
So I just bought bought a G920T1 and I am aware that it is the same hardware as the G920T with a few software differences (missing download booster). Knowing this, is it safe for me to use the root methods/custom recoveries/custom firmwares of the G920T on my phone?
Thanks
Yes. And by custom firmwares I assume you mean custom roms
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Yup, they are exactly the same phone. So use Unikernel to root, TWRP for recovery, and firmware of choosing.
One thing tho is if you wanna use the unlocking method with Metro which use codes. Then don't flash any TMO modem and bootloader as you will lose the unlock. Just update them to lastest 5.1.1 from sammobile or OTA if you need to. Other then that you should be good to go.
serio22 said:
Yes. And by custom firmwares I assume you mean custom roms
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Yeah, it's been awhile since i've been back on xda
stylin350 said:
Yup, they are exactly the same phone. So use Unikernel to root, TWRP for recovery, and firmware of choosing.
One thing tho is if you wanna use the unlocking method with Metro which use codes. Then don't flash any TMO modem and bootloader as you will lose the unlock. Just update them to lastest 5.1.1 from sammobile or OTA if you need to. Other then that you should be good to go.
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I bought the phone off swappa and it was listed under the T-mobile S6 section, but I noticed that the model number in the pictures was G920T1. I'll probably ask the seller how he unlocked his phone. So flashing a custom ROM should be fine, right? Based on my previous experience flashing my older S3, flashing modems were usually a different .zip than the ROMs and I don't really remember all too much about bootloaders.
crazililazn said:
Yeah, it's been awhile since i've been back on xda
I bought the phone off swappa and it was listed under the T-mobile S6 section, but I noticed that the model number in the pictures was G920T1. I'll probably ask the seller how he unlocked his phone. So flashing a custom ROM should be fine, right? Based on my previous experience flashing my older S3, flashing modems were usually a different .zip than the ROMs and I don't really remember all too much about bootloaders.
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Yeah flashing custom rom is fine as they don't include the modem nor bootloader. It's just that most newer roms require you to have the lastest bootloader and modem for best experience. Sorry didn't mean to confuse you more, but G920T and G20T1 are the same phone. Some people just swap firmwares between TMO and Metro as the G920T1 is easier to unlock. I have the same version G920T1 and bought code off of ebay to unlock easily.
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Yeah flashing custom rom is fine as they don't include the modem nor bootloader. It's just that most newer roms require you to have the lastest bootloader and modem for best experience. Sorry didn't mean to confuse you more, but G920T and G20T1 are the same phone. Some people just swap firmwares between TMO and Metro as the G920T1 is easier to unlock. I have the same version G920T1 and bought code off of ebay to unlock easily.
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Alright, then can I upgrade to the newest Metro bootloader to keep my unlock and then install the newer ROMs? Or would I lose my unlock that way.?
crazililazn said:
Alright, then can I upgrade to the newest Metro bootloader to keep my unlock and then install the newer ROMs? Or would I lose my unlock that way.?
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Correct and you'll keep the unlock.
stylin350 said:
Yeah flashing custom rom is fine as they don't include the modem nor bootloader. It's just that most newer roms require you to have the lastest bootloader and modem for best experience. Sorry didn't mean to confuse you more, but G920T and G20T1 are the same phone. Some people just swap firmwares between TMO and Metro as the G920T1 is easier to unlock. I have the same version G920T1 and bought code off of ebay to unlock easily.
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Correct and you'll keep the unlock.
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Hello again, about to get my S6 soon and was wondering if you could point me to some root methods that would work without breaking fingerprint scanner or tripping KNOX. It's been awhile since I've been back in the rooting scene and was hoping you could point me in the right direction. Also, if I want to keep my unlock and upgrade to Tmo 5.1.1 stock, I would flash the Tmo ROM with a Metro bootloader?
Anyone?
CtJackHarkness said:
Anyone?
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Yes it will lock bootloader only if you have verizon or AT&T N910V/N910A.
On Other models the bootloader will lock just to downgrade to 5.0/4.4.4 if you flash 6.0.1 bootloader.
You won't be able to downgrade.
Trex888 said:
Yes it will lock bootloader only if you have verizon or AT&T N910V/N910A.
On Other models the bootloader will lock just to downgrade to 5.0/4.4.4 if you flash 6.0.1 bootloader.
You won't be able to downgrade.
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I'm sorry but you contradicted yourself (makes no sense).
On other models bootloader will lock "just to downgrade to 5?" if you flash 6 bootloader? I don't understand.....
CtJackHarkness said:
I'm sorry but you contradicted yourself (makes no sense).
On other models bootloader will lock "just to downgrade to 5?" if you flash 6 bootloader? I don't understand.....
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I mean once you upgrade to mashamallow bootloader you cannot downgrade to 5.0 or 4.4.4 because bootloader will lock just to prevent downgrading otherwise no issues with root/roms/recovery.
You can still downgrade to 5.1.1 though.
On at&t and verizon bootloaders are locked for downgrading and flashing recovery/rooting etc.
Trex888 said:
I mean once you upgrade to mashamallow bootloader you cannot downgrade to 5.0 or 4.4.4 because bootloader will lock just to prevent downgrading otherwise no issues with root/roms/recovery.
You can downgrade to 5.1.1 though.
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You could always flash a 5.0 bootloader though, no?
CtJackHarkness said:
You could always flash a 5.0 bootloader though, no?
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No only 5.1.1
If you try to flash 5.0/4.4.4 it will fail in odin
Trex888 said:
No only 5.1.1
If you try to flash 5.0/4.4.4 it will fail in odin
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Damn.....why is that? Lol.
CtJackHarkness said:
Damn.....why is that? Lol.
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Because older Opreating system is vulnerable and easy to get infected by malicious virus and stuff .Thats all i can say and Sorry for my bad English.
Trex888 said:
Because older Opreating system is vulnerable and easy to get infected by malicious virus and stuff .Thats all i can say and Sorry for my bad English.
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You've been great help regardless, no problem! It's not that bad
Also - I have a Note 4 from Verizon - is that bootloader unlockable now? I do however have that on 6.0.1 already I think so no?
CtJackHarkness said:
You've been great help regardless, no problem! It's not that bad
Also - I have a Note 4 from Verizon - is that bootloader unlockable now? I do however have that on 6.0.1 already I think so no?
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You can downgrade to 5.1.1 by odin then you can unlock bootloader .
on marshmallow is not possible so far.
You can watch video in link below step by step tutorial by zedomax
It's still pain in the butt though to unlock but if you got patiance then you can do it.
https://youtu.be/cfpehEkhfyg
Trex888 said:
You can downgrade to 5.1.1 by odin then you can unlock bootloader .
on marshmallow is not possible so far.
You can watch video in link below step by step tutorial by zedomax
It's still pain in the butt though to unlock but if you got patiance then you can do it.
https://youtu.be/cfpehEkhfyg
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Oh so no way to have like those ROMs based off of 6.0.1 then? Like Note 7 ports, etc?
CtJackHarkness said:
Oh so no way to have like those ROMs based off of 6.0.1 then? Like Note 7 ports, etc?
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Link below there is a guide first you have do downgrade to 5.1.1 then upgrade to marshmallow without relock the bootloader.
Once you do that then you can flash any marshmallow rom.
Good luck.
https://www.google.ae/amp/s/forum.x...to-bootloader-unlock-upgrade-to-t3398144/amp/
Can I install TWRP for the AT&T version with Nougat? I have heard that if I try it will brick. I'd really like to install a new ROM so I can get rid of all the crapware that comes with the phone.
Micah_Droid said:
Can I install TWRP for the AT&T version with Nougat? I have heard that if I try it will brick. I'd really like to install a new ROM so I can get rid of all the crapware that comes with the phone.
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The 920A At&t cant be rooted as of yet and no twrp because the bootloader is locked...
Bootloader
I recently talked to at&t about getting my bootloader unlocked and a supervisor told me the only way to do so without bricking would be to being it in to an at&t store and they will unlock the bootloader.. anybody else have this told to them?
They're most likely taking about a Sim unlock not bootloader. Also there is a method for rooting it but you have to be on a specific bootloader and you can only use it on lolipop.
asislife20 said:
They're most likely taking about a Sim unlock not bootloader. Also there is a method for rooting it but you have to be on a specific bootloader and you can only use it on lolipop.
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Ya, I know about that root method. Unfortunately, my phone decided to update itself a few weeks ago and now its on BL 5. So that's pretty much a no go.
In relation to bringing in the store for a BL unlock, I did specifically ask and made sure the tech I was speaking with knew the difference between BL and sim unlock. In fact, i made it very known that my radio was already unlocked, I done that weeks before i talked to her.