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CyanogenMod 9/10 for locked bootloaders?

Is it possible to develop a version of CyanogenMod (either 9.1 or 10) for those of us who have locked bootloaders?
I have been watching the Xperia S and other Xperia phones forums and there are some threads about MIUI and CyanogenMod for locked bootloaders. It seems these versions work by removing the kernel so we the stock one is kept on the phone.
Anyone with a bit of knowledge who cares to explain? Feel free to chime in :fingers-crossed:

.coomb. said:
Is it possible to develop a version of CyanogenMod (either 9.1 or 10) for those of us who have locked bootloaders?
I have been watching the Xperia S and other Xperia phones forums and there are some threads about MIUI and CyanogenMod for locked bootloaders. It seems these versions work by removing the kernel so we the stock one is kept on the phone.
Anyone with a bit of knowledge who cares to explain? Feel free to chime in :fingers-crossed:
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Not possible on the T yet, if ever.

Don't speak too soon
gregbradley said:
Not possible on the T yet, if ever.
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Don't speak too soon Sony just gave this man one.

jewkhok said:
Don't speak too soon Sony just gave this man one.
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There has also been no evidence so far of them leaving massive security holes in the device like Samsung did with the GS3 and GN2.

jewkhok said:
Don't speak too soon Sony just gave this man one.
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but i think that the phone have a unlocked bootloader :/

He posted in the general section
Meelouw said:
but i think that the phone have a unlocked bootloader :/
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He was Asking fellow devs about work around and hardware related questions.
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Entropy512 said:
There has also been no evidence so far of them leaving massive security holes in the device like Samsung did with the GS3 and GN2.
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But if it's made under the same company that let their playstation network get hacked anythings possible

But that is very different, especially regarding the security used. Also that was done by Anonymous, who are highly skilled at having. Devs and hackers are different and have different skill sets.
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jewkhok said:
He was Asking fellow devs about work around and hardware related questions.
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But if it's made under the same company that let their playstation network get hacked anythings possible
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Mobile division is fairly separate from the PS3 division. After all, it was a joint venture between Sony and Ericsson until not too long ago.
Most if not all of the software/bootloader engineering is still done by teams in Sweden as far as I can tell.
An exploit might be found, but it is NOT going to be remotely as easy as the Verizon Samsungs. Both of those required either leaks from disgruntled employees or security design mistakes (or possibly sabotage) in the device.
One of the key things that led to the GN2 compromise was the fact that only one GN2 variant had a secure boot chain.
ALL Xperia Ts have a secure boot chain - the only thing that differs in unlockability is what serial numbers are whitelisted on Sony's servers that provide unlock codes.

[Q] My battery gets extremely hot is this normal

Hello I just upgraded from the droid maxx to the droid turbo and I love this phone bit for some reason whenever I do any sort of thing on it. The CPU gets extremely hot. According to my pjone y CPU has reached all the way to 139°f and right now I am only using the internet and it has gone from 90°f to 134°f. Is this normal? I can understand if I am using a lot of apps at one time but I am only using the internet and it keeps getting hotter and the app I am using to check my CPU temputure says that at this tempurture it can damage my phone. Should I take it in to have it looked at?

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Hello I just upgraded from the droid maxx to the droid turbo and I love this phone bit for some reason whenever I do any sort of thing on it. The CPU gets extremely hot. According to my pjone y CPU has reached all the way to 139°f and right now I am only using the internet and it has gone from 90°f to 134°f. Is this normal? I can understand if I am using a lot of apps at one time but I am only using the internet and it keeps getting hotter and the app I am using to check my CPU temputure says that at this tempurture it can damage my phone. Should I take it in to have it looked at?
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Apparently this is a common problem. I just called VZW today about it and they are overnighting me a brand new device since they have no refurbs left due to sending out so many replacements.

Thank you for the information. I just called them and they said because I bought the phone less than 2 weeks ago they will replace it with a brand new one. However, I wonder if they are ever going to be able to root the droid turbo. Because if they ever do that will help the battery life and would probably other things like the heating problem

b.mercurio said:
Thank you for the information. I just called them and they said because I bought the phone less than 2 weeks ago they will replace it with a brand new one. However, I wonder if they are ever going to be able to root the droid turbo. Because if they ever do that will help the battery life and would probably other things like the heating problem
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I wish I could say I was even hopeful for root at this point but there seems to be no interest in working on a Verizon exclusive Moto device. Our only chance, in my opinion, is if we can benefit from someone taking on this years Moto X.

What temp was yours getting to?
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lafont28 said:
I wish I could say I was even hopeful for root at this point but there seems to be no interest in working on a Verizon exclusive Moto device. Our only chance, in my opinion, is if we can benefit from someone taking on this years Moto X.
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You know there is no interest how? Anyone that is legit about root knows not to post anything until they have the work done.
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What temp was yours getting to?
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The battery is going to get hot because of many things. Its not a over heating issue. Just because Verizon says it is doesnt make it a problem. Verizon half the time has no clue. Call motorola they will give u the best information. They will tell you its normal.

the_rooter said:
You know there is no interest how? Anyone that is legit about root knows not to post anything until they have the work done.
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Read my post a little more carefully next time. It says "there seems to be no interest", not to mention none of the Motos havent seen a full root exploit since 444 came out. Roughly a year of no further development for an OEM would suggest little to no interest in my opinion

lafont28 said:
Read my post a little more carefully next time. It says "there seems to be no interest", not to mention none of the Motos havent seen a full root exploit since 444 came out. Roughly a year of no further development for an OEM would suggest little to no interest in my opinion
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and i did read if u read my post. You posted the same opinion over and over. Again if u read post from others ....and I quote "if people are working on root exploit usually they would wait till the next big OS release which would be lollipop and also they would not post anything to avoid commentors like yourself from bugging them about the exploit". Its common knowledge here on XDA. Research it sometime.

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and i did read if u read my post. You posted the same opinion over and over. Again if u read post from others ....and I quote "if people are working on root exploit usually they would wait till the next big OS release which would be lollipop and also they would not post anything to avoid commentors like yourself from bugging them about the exploit". Its common knowledge here on XDA. Research it sometime.
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Commenters like myself? Are you serious?! Last I checked there a no rules about posting your opinion whenever you please. Never once have I asked a Dev for an ETA or update. So unless stating your point of view on a subject would deter a Dev from releasing anything, which is unlikely, how about you get off your high horse and quit acting like an entitled troll. Its commenters like you that have given XDA a bad rep

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Commenters like myself? Are you serious?! Last I checked there a no rules about posting your opinion whenever you please. Never once have I asked a Dev for an ETA or update. So unless stating your point of view on a subject would deter a Dev from releasing anything, which is unlikely, how about you get off your high horse and quit acting like an entitled troll. Its commenters like you that have given XDA a bad rep
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Nice try but i recall reading multiple threads and comments from you about eta of lollipop or how come we have no root and complaining. Carry on troll.

the_rooter said:
Nice try but i recall reading multiple threads and comments from you about eta of lollipop or how come we have no root and complaining. Carry on troll.
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You know what I'll just move on since you obviously have nothing better to do with your life
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Mods can we get a clean up in here. We have taken this way off topic

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You know there is no interest how? Anyone that is legit about root knows not to post anything until they have the work done.
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The battery is going to get hot because of many things. Its not a over heating issue. Just because Verizon says it is doesnt make it a problem. Verizon half the time has no clue. Call motorola they will give u the best information. They will tell you its normal.
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I was asking to try to determine what other people's average is. Never said it was a problem. I have called moto BTW for that same question and they had no clue. Stop making assumptions.
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I'm going to get a replacement and try it out hopefully it's better on temperature management somewhat. I got 4 days to test out the replacement to then send the defective device

[Solved] Victim of a Fraud from Ebay seller

I purchased Lg G6 unlocked t-mobile from ebay India on a half price of original "this is what I was patting my back with pride for" for a while though. Well, today I got a prompt on my phone screen that T-mobile temporary unlock period is expired, please reboot. I could smell the issue by now and as soon as I rebooted another message said "Network Lock". Now my sim does not have network signals. It is as good as a brick because I do not have t-mobile sim nor I think this phone was outright'ly purchased before it landed in my hands.
Looking for options:
1) does flashing custom rom (If available) release the network lock?
2) are there software available that can unlock without t-mobile sim?
3) are there paid unlock services available for foreign network?
4) any other that I am not aware of?
:crying::crying::crying:

mannunikhil said:
I purchased Lg G6 unlocked t-mobile from ebay India on a half price of original "this is what I was patting my back with pride for" for a while though. Well, today I got a prompt on my phone screen that T-mobile temporary unlock period is expired, please reboot. I could smell the issue by now and as soon as I rebooted another message said "Network Lock". Now my sim does not have network signals. It is as good as a brick because I do not have t-mobile sim nor I think this phone was outright'ly purchased before it landed in my hands.
Looking for options:
1) does flashing custom rom (If available) release the network lock?
2) are there software available that can unlock without t-mobile sim?
3) are there paid unlock services available for foreign network?
4) any other that I am not aware of?
:crying::crying::crying:
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Sadly only option is to return/get a refund for the phone I’m sure eBay will work in your favour due to this.
Try the network unlock app (purple icon) and request unlock that way. Make sure your on WiFi.
If that doesn’t work only solution is to buy a app unlock on eBay which usually varies in price. And that’s only if the phones imei is not blacklisted
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hyelton said:
Sadly only option is to return/get a refund for the phone I’m sure eBay will work in your favour due to this.
Try the network unlock app (purple icon) and request unlock that way. Make sure your on WiFi.
If that doesn’t work only solution is to buy a app unlock on eBay which usually varies in price. And that’s only if the phones imei is not blacklisted
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Thanks for the guidance.
I contacted my local market repair shop, he tried unlocking with his software but failed. He tried unlocking by sending a request to some recognised network unlocker but failed. Now he is suggesting a solution that a modified software flashing can be done to revoke the network lock from it for which I'm unsure about.
While surfing for the resolution, I have come across 2 options,
1 - flashing a ROM for H872 from this xda post.
2 - Have gone through several "GSMHosting" forum pages and people are doing network unlocking at ease with logs as proof. Is this all legit?

mannunikhil said:
Thanks for the guidance.
I contacted my local market repair shop, he tried unlocking with his software but failed. He tried unlocking by sending a request to some recognised network unlocker but failed. Now he is suggesting a solution that a modified software flashing can be done to revoke the network lock from it for which I'm unsure about.
While surfing for the resolution, I have come across 2 options,
1 - flashing a ROM for H872 from this xda post.
2 - Have gone through several "GSMHosting" forum pages and people are doing network unlocking at ease with logs as proof. Is this all legit?
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1. Flashing a rom is not going to unlock it.
2. No it’s not legit to unlock a T-Mobile phone unless T-Mobile themselfs unlock it. But there’s plenty of app unlocking services on eBay between $15 and $30 usually. And if they can’t unlock it it’ll just be a WiFi only device.
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hyelton said:
1. Flashing a rom is not going to unlock it.
2. No it’s not legit to unlock a T-Mobile phone unless T-Mobile themselfs unlock it. But there’s plenty of app unlocking services on eBay between $15 and $30 usually. And if they can’t unlock it it’ll just be a WiFi only device.
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Thanks for your suggestions mate, really helpful. I have fixed the issue.

mannunikhil said:
Thanks for your suggestions mate, really helpful. I have fixed the issue.
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how???

How did you fixed this problem, I also have LG G6 T-Mobile variant H-872, bought from eBay India till now it's working fine just wanna know in advance if I get a message like that in future what I'm gonna do then?

arif238 said:
How did you fixed this problem, I also have LG G6 T-Mobile variant H-872, bought from eBay India till now it's working fine just wanna know in advance if I get a message like that in future what I'm gonna do then?
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For now just pray to God that it should continue to work this way.
I know how tensed I was when I encountered this, anyhow you can come back to me in case of issue.

mannunikhil said:
For now just pray to God that it should continue to work this way.
I know how tensed I was when I encountered this, anyhow you can come back to me in case of issue.
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So what is the solution that worked for you?
Don't worry about our warranty, some of us have none that is why we are posting here.

jayinc11 said:
So what is the solution that worked for you?
Don't worry about our warranty, some of us have none that is why we are posting here.
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Bro at least give us a solution in advance so that when we encounter any problem we can fix it quickly
See, you replied after one month that's a very long time. That is why I'm asking.
Most probably people forget to reply so if you just give us the solution that would be very helpful in those kind of situations if anyone encounters it.
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mannunikhil said:
For now just pray to God that it should continue to work this way.
I know how tensed I was when I encountered this, anyhow you can come back to me in case of issue.
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Bro at least give us a solution in advance so that when we encounter any problem we can fix it quickly
See, you replied after one month that's a very long time. That is why I'm asking.
Most probably people forget to reply so if you just give us the solution that would be very helpful in those kind of situations if anyone encounters it.
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mannunikhil said:
For now just pray to God that it should continue to work this way.
I know how tensed I was when I encountered this, anyhow you can come back to me in case of issue.
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Bro at least give us a solution in advance so that when we encounter any problem we can fix it quickly
See, you replied after one month that's a very long time. That is why I'm asking.
Most probably people forget to reply so if you just give us the solution that would be very helpful in those kind of situations if anyone encounters it.
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mannunikhil said:
For now just pray to God that it should continue to work this way.
I know how tensed I was when I encountered this, anyhow you can come back to me in case of issue.
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Bro at least give us a solution in advance so that when we encounter any problem we can fix it quickly
See, you replied after one month that's a very long time. That is why I'm asking.
Most probably people forget to reply so if you just give us the solution that would be very helpful in those kind of situations if anyone encounters it.

arif238 said:
Bro at least give us a solution in advance so that when we encounter any problem we can fix it quickly
See, you replied after one month that's a very long time. That is why I'm asking.
Most probably people forget to reply so if you just give us the solution that would be very helpful in those kind of situations if anyone encounters it.
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Bro at least give us a solution in advance so that when we encounter any problem we can fix it quickly
See, you replied after one month that's a very long time. That is why I'm asking.
Most probably people forget to reply so if you just give us the solution that would be very helpful in those kind of situations if anyone encounters it.
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Bro at least give us a solution in advance so that when we encounter any problem we can fix it quickly
See, you replied after one month that's a very long time. That is why I'm asking.
Most probably people forget to reply so if you just give us the solution that would be very helpful in those kind of situations if anyone encounters it.
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Bro at least give us a solution in advance so that when we encounter any problem we can fix it quickly
See, you replied after one month that's a very long time. That is why I'm asking.
Most probably people forget to reply so if you just give us the solution that would be very helpful in those kind of situations if anyone encounters it.
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Bro I ain't with mannunikhil, the one with the solution. I too, wondered what was the good solution. So cannot help you, for I do not of know, these matters.

arif238 said:
Bro at least give us a solution in advance so that when we encounter any problem we can fix it quickly
See, you replied after one month that's a very long time. That is why I'm asking.
Most probably people forget to reply so if you just give us the solution that would be very helpful in those kind of situations if anyone encounters it.
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Bro at least give us a solution in advance so that when we encounter any problem we can fix it quickly
See, you replied after one month that's a very long time. That is why I'm asking.
Most probably people forget to reply so if you just give us the solution that would be very helpful in those kind of situations if anyone encounters it.
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Bro at least give us a solution in advance so that when we encounter any problem we can fix it quickly
See, you replied after one month that's a very long time. That is why I'm asking.
Most probably people forget to reply so if you just give us the solution that would be very helpful in those kind of situations if anyone encounters it.
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Bro at least give us a solution in advance so that when we encounter any problem we can fix it quickly
See, you replied after one month that's a very long time. That is why I'm asking.
Most probably people forget to reply so if you just give us the solution that would be very helpful in those kind of situations if anyone encounters it.
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Its not that I read your post after a month but I responded late cuz been busy with my stuff and 2ndly your phone still works. I have helped about 21 people so far who have network lock issue, few came back to me to say it worked for them and few dint. All I know is that it worked for me and may work for others too. If my intention was just to keep it to myself I would have already wiped out my relevant posts.
However, thats not the point, point is this forum have ample of info already to understand how to fix this issue but all it takes is to read through all the pages and posts which most people dont take pain for.
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Bro I ain't with mannunikhil, the one with the solution. I too, wondered what was the good solution. So cannot help you, for I do not of know, these matters.
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You dont say that, I have already shared with you the solution.

mannunikhil said:
Its not that I read your post after a month but I responded late cuz been busy with my stuff and 2ndly your phone still works. I have helped about 21 people so far who have network lock issue, few came back to me to say it worked for them and few dint. All I know is that it worked for me and may work for others too. If my intention was just to keep it to myself I would have already wiped out my relevant posts.
However, thats not the point, point is this forum have ample of info already to understand how to fix this issue but all it takes is to read through all the pages and posts which most people dont take pain for.
You dont say that, I have already shared with you the solution.
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Do you want me to post the solution in public? I thought that is what YOU DIDN'T want?
Listen, arif238 just decided it was ez'ier to quote everyone who posted asking you a question of the solution, folks who were basically in the same boat with him. What do we call this...lazy fingers. My response was calling this out, if you didn't realize. He too should have written you a DM for the solution, right?
BTW again thanx for sharing the solution with me. I didn't pursue it though. I decided to return the units and got a US997.

Please helpp!!
I have the same problem. I got my phone online for half price too! At first when I entered my local sim, it was working. The phone was new so I wanted to explore it and opened the device unlock app to see what it was about. Tried pressing permanent unlock but it said failed. Then tried temporary and it approved. 2 days ago, it said that the unlock period has expired or something and it the network tag said "network locked". T-mobile lets you temporarily unlock your phone twice a month. So I've unlocked it for another month but won't be able to do it again. Please helpp!!

iamamnk said:
I have the same problem. I got my phone online for half price too! At first when I entered my local sim, it was working. The phone was new so I wanted to explore it and opened the device unlock app to see what it was about. Tried pressing permanent unlock but it said failed. Then tried temporary and it approved. 2 days ago, it said that the unlock period has expired or something and it the network tag said "network locked". T-mobile lets you temporarily unlock your phone twice a month. So I've unlocked it for another month but won't be able to do it again. Please helpp!!
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File a claim. There’s nothing that can by pass that unless you buy an expensive unlock and that’s assuming there’s no payment due on the phone
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hyelton said:
File a claim. There’s nothing that can by pass that unless you buy an expensive unlock and that’s assuming there’s no payment due on the phone
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@mannunikhil said that they found a way. I really don't want to go through the headache of transferring everything on to my computer and reinstall and restore all the apps on my old phone and then do the same when I replace it after I get my claim.

Which Note 9 do i have?

I picked up my Note 9 from Rent A Center, it said "duos" on the box. It says sm-n9600, build number ends in hu1arg6. I'm asking because the way rent a center has their phones configured, set up is kinda weird and I may want to root, etc. So I want to make sure I don't have compatibility issues. One thing I did was run a program that shows it has a sd845. Not sure how accurate that program was, forgot the name.

Nickdroid86 said:
I picked up my Note 9 from Rent A Center, it said "duos" on the box. It says sm-n9600, build number ends in hu1arg6. I'm asking because the way rent a center has their phones configured, set up is kinda weird and I may want to root, etc. So I want to make sure I don't have compatibility issues. One thing I did was run a program that shows it has a sd845. Not sure how accurate that program was, forgot the name.
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1) On your phone,go to SETTINGS > ABOUT PHONE. That should tell you everything you need to know. Go ahead & explore the sub-settings there (Status/Software Information).
2) D/L the apps Phone Info & AIDA 64 for more detailed information for your device:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.finalwire.aida64

KOLIOSIS said:
1) On your phone,go to SETTINGS > ABOUT PHONE. That should tell you everything you need to know. Go ahead & explore the sub-settings there (Status/Software Information).
2) D/L the apps Phone Info & AIDA 64 for more detailed information for your device:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.finalwire.aida64
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Thank you. First app let force closing but the second one basically just said codename crown, n9600, sd845. So I don't need to worry about compatibility issues as long as ROMs etc are for a 9600, even with it being dual SIM and all that? Or are they all basically dual SIM?

Nickdroid86 said:
Thank you. First app let force closing but the second one basically just said codename crown, n9600, sd845. So I don't need to worry about compatibility issues as long as ROMs etc are for a 9600, even with it being dual SIM and all that? Or are they all basically dual SIM?
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I can't be sure,but,I believe so.
As for compatible ROMs,I think there's currently 1-2 for the SM-N9600,check w/the developers for info on single/Dual SIM compatibility.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-9/development
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...ecovery-twrp-galaxy-note9-snapdragon-t3845536
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-9/development/rom-weta-0-1-t3847155

KOLIOSIS said:
I can't be sure,but,I believe so.
As for compatible ROMs,I think there's currently 1-2 for the SM-N9600,check w/the developers for info on single/Dual SIM compatibility.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-9/development
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...ecovery-twrp-galaxy-note9-snapdragon-t3845536
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-9/development/rom-weta-0-1-t3847155
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Thank you for all the assistance

You have the HK/Latin america snap version, your bootloader can be unlocked!
There isnt as much development for this version typically as on the exynos but at least your not stuck with a crappy device thats locked down tighter than a drum.

Yo, I have a note 9 from rent a center as well and was hoping to get a little help here.
I have the N9600 ending in JHDF
I do believe that its unlocked but rent a center did a few modifications that I can't gain access to developer options. I did find a way in by stopping the set up process and get into developer options but I couldnt turn on usb debugging which is where I am.
How can I get into that to root? Can I flash the original N9600 to see if I can remove rent a center setup? Or can I straight up flash twrp and root from there? I probably have to flash some other file but I'm unsure. Any kind of help or direction would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance

Rent A Center sells phones?

dandel0074 said:
Yo, I have a note 9 from rent a center as well and was hoping to get a little help here.
I have the N9600 ending in JHDF
I do believe that its unlocked but rent a center did a few modifications that I can't gain access to developer options. I did find a way in by stopping the set up process and get into developer options but I couldnt turn on usb debugging which is where I am.
How can I get into that to root? Can I flash the original N9600 to see if I can remove rent a center setup? Or can I straight up flash twrp and root from there? I probably have to flash some other file but I'm unsure. Any kind of help or direction would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance
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It's probably restricted in some way due to the terms of agreement they offer when you buy the phone from them. If it's paid off they should be able to remove it for you.

roaduardo said:
Rent A Center sells phones?
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From what I understand, they do a rent-to-own. Not sure why they have 9600s? I would have assumed they would use N960U.

sefrcoko said:
It's probably restricted in some way due to the terms of agreement they offer when you buy the phone from them. If it's paid off they should be able to remove it for you.
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I kinda of figured that and was hoping someone was already able get bypassed it and still rooted. I didnt want to have to wait till I'd be able to pay it off to root it.

roaduardo said:
Rent A Center sells phones?
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They do.
And it costs $3000 US from them.
Mr. Orange 645 said:
From what I understand, they do a rent-to-own. Not sure why they have 9600s? I would have assumed they would use N960U.
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My guess is they probably buy those because they are more easily able to install their tracking and lock-down software on it. They probably have the bootloader unlocked, a custom rom with their software installed, and then re-lock it all.

There was a fella on the note 8 forums a while back with similar questions with a renta center device.
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raduque said:
They do.
And it costs $3000 US from them.
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That... That can't be correct.

Yea......that's right. Curiosity got me....I looked it up....no way.
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Yup. They use the 9600. And if you pay it off in 6 months, then the phone costs $1,871. But if you use the full 78 weeks to pay it off, then it costs $3,119. That's insane.
My concern would be the original owner would stop making their weekly RAC payments, and you get locked out of your Note 9. I believe that's what happened to the guy in the Note 8 forums.

I would assume that the prices from RAC are different depending on the region because in California right now the 6 month buy out cost us 1400 and at the long term is about 1900 which us still extremely high but some people have very bad credit or no credit at all and have to resort to something like this. The only other reason I did get us is because it has an unlocked bootloader and will be able to root it and start moding it to my preference etc. But I will have to wait till I pay it off now. I was hoping someone had already found a way around RAC type of lockdown.

Oh my god... How do they convince people to pay over three times the price for this phone?
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dandel0074 said:
but some people have very bad credit or no credit at all and have to resort to something like this.
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I mean... Priorities? There are any number of other smartphone alternatives besides a three thousand dollar phone that's actually worth less than 1k. If you're that desperate to obtain the latest Note device maybe shift that determination onto sorting out one's personal finances? That's just my thoughts.

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Oh my god... How do they convince people to pay over three times the price for this phone?
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I mean... Priorities? There are any number of other smartphone alternatives besides a three thousand dollar phone that's actually worth less than 1k. If you're that desperate to obtain the latest Note device maybe shift that determination onto sorting out one's personal finances? That's just my thoughts.
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First of all, I have my priorities and my finances are well in order. I can go on about credit, interest rates and over pricing for a smartphone, you dont know what I need this smartphone and its definitely not not all for pleasure. For you to go out of your way and quote me on something like this and judge me on my finances is just plan ignorant but if you amuses you, go right ahead quote me, I wont play your game and simply ignore it from here on out. I'm just here for help and guidance on information about the phone and root.

dandel0074 said:
First of all, I have my priorities and my finances are well in order. I can go on about credit, interest rates and over pricing for a smartphone, you dont know what I need this smartphone and its definitely not not all for pleasure. For you to go out of your way and quote me on something like this and judge me on my finances is just plan ignorant but if you amuses you, go right ahead quote me, I wont play your game and simply ignore it from here on out. I'm just here for help and guidance on information about the phone and root.
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It wasn't specifically directed at you. I'm sorry for not qualifying my comment.

Snapdragon root legit?

I found a guide to root snapdragon. Is it finally possible? I can't post links, but the guide was taken from reddit.

Root has been possible on snapdragon-based SM-G97_0 for a few months now, but not the G97_U. What matters is the ability to unlock the bootloader.

There's a guy working on unlocking the bootloader for the snapdragon S10+ (G975U) over in the S10+ forum, he is making a little progress on it too.

StoneyJSG said:
There's a guy working on unlocking the bootloader for the snapdragon S10+ (G975U) over in the S10+ forum, he is making a little progress on it too.
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LOL, if it's the US 975U, no he's not. He won't do it until Samsung decides it's OK.... Maybe 3 or 4 years.

Tel864 said:
LOL, if it's the US 975U, no he's not. He won't do it until Samsung decides it's OK.... Maybe 3 or 4 years.
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Yes, he is actually. You might want to message him. Here's his thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s1...-bl-unlock-t3929385/post80223207#post80223207
Also, someone rooted the Sprint 5G variant here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...guide-info-t3957211/post80115429#post80115429

StoneyJSG said:
Yes, he is actually. You might want to message him. Here's his thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s1...-bl-unlock-t3929385/post80223207#post80223207
Also, someone rooted the Sprint 5G variant here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...guide-info-t3957211/post80115429#post80115429
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LOL

Yes!Good work guys!

What? Why is this thread still here? You can't root U.S. S10 variants as far as I know.

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Yes, he is actually. You might want to message him. Here's his thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s1...-bl-unlock-t3929385/post80223207#post80223207
Also, someone rooted the Sprint 5G variant here:
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The guy who started the thread was soliciting help to get it to work, but that doesn't mean he succeeded. If you dig into the replies, the only known success in the U.S. is the Exynos version. The Sprint S10 5G version (SM-G977P) is the only exception and success for Snapdragon. Other U.S. models like SM-G977U are hopeless.
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Root has been possible on snapdragon-based SM-G97_0 for a few months now, but not the G97_U. What matters is the ability to unlock the bootloader.
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The only known success and exception is the Sprint S10 5G version (SM-G977P). All other Snapdragon-based S10 phones in the U.S. such as SM-G977U are hopeless.

You might want to read this:
https://www.xda-developers.com/samsung-galaxy-note-20-ultra-root-us-unlocked-snapdragon-865/

Oops, duplicate post.

Reviving a thread. There is a post on XDA-labs that days bootloader unlock has been achieved for US and Canadian Snapdragon phones. There is no feedback and no XDA forum thread.
XDA labs link

It seems the guy that wrote the article I posted decided to create an app for it to make it easier to get your bootloader unlocked.

I'm just surprised that there isn't lots of discussion about it. The S10 series was very popular. There would be a lot of interest. I'm a bit out of date on XDA; maybe they don't allow promotion of paid services?

They may not, I don't know. Some one made it so TWRP recovery works with our phones, of course you need the bootloader unlocked to use it which costs money.

Its available

what's available?

Root for the S10 line of US snapdragon phones.

StoneyJSG said:
You might want to read this:
https://www.xda-developers.com/samsung-galaxy-note-20-ultra-root-us-unlocked-snapdragon-865/
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Correct me if im wrong but I saw a youtube video on someone who called T-Mobile and I guess told them they were a developer for the play store and he said the tech unlocked it remotely for him. I should have kept the post but he posted a screenshot of the oen unlock option on the snapdragon S10. I dont know if its true or not just remember seeing it.

StoneyJSG said:
Root for the S10 line of US snapdragon phones.
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hi!
Do you have a link for information to root those snaps ?