I have been searching the forums for about 2 weeks new and haven't found any clear answers. I have the Prime variant XT1775. All i want to be able to do is remove the ads. It seems based on my searches that rooting is not an option at this point, but i do see that TWRP may be an option. Is it possible to just install the ROM from the stock version without the ads? If it is, can any post a link to the ROM and thread with instructions please? Any information is greatly appreciated even if it cannot be done.
just download any qualcomm version of moto e4 plus and install
RJMason said:
I have been searching the forums for about 2 weeks new and haven't found any clear answers. I have the Prime variant XT1775. All i want to be able to do is remove the ads. It seems based on my searches that rooting is not an option at this point, but i do see that TWRP may be an option. Is it possible to just install the ROM from the stock version without the ads? If it is, can any post a link to the ROM and thread with instructions please? Any information is greatly appreciated even if it cannot be done.
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If you an unlock the bootloader and install twrp, you can remove most bloatwear, and root. If not, the only way is to disable it with adb/fastboot. I think someone described how to do this in the E4 Perry forums. I can make an Amazon version stock flashable ROM and debloated oem, but if you can't unlock the bootloader, they won't be of any use.
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just download any qualcomm version of moto e4 plus and install
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That is not a good idea. Have you tried this, and know it works? The firmwares are device specific. Sprint variants firmware are all the same and compatible with other Sprint models I believe, but may not work so good on the Amazon variant. They all have differences mainly in the oem.img. It is always best to flash only the correct firmware for your model/carrier.
GetOffMyLawn&!+¢#{$ said:
If you an unlock the bootloader and install twrp, you can remove most bloatwear, and root. If not, the only way is to disable it with adb/fastboot. I think someone described how to do this in the E4 Perry forums. I can make an Amazon version stock flashable ROM and debloated oem, but if you can't unlock the bootloader, they won't be of any use.
That is not a good idea. Have you tried this, and know it works? The firmwares are device specific. Sprint variants firmware are all the same and compatible with other Sprint models I believe, but may not work so good on the Amazon variant. They all have differences mainly in the oem.img. It is always best to flash only the correct firmware for your model/carrier.
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Thanks for the info the thread below actually sounds like a custom version of TWRP and root is possible.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e4-plus/development/twrp-twrp-moto-e4-plus-qualcomm-t3697154
The Amazon variant does not seems to be carrier specific and is unlocked. Will just have to try it out and hopefully not brick it. I will be using on T-Mobile. Will report back with the results.
You're using words interchangeably that should not be used and create confusion. The phone is carrier unlocked yes: meaning you can use any service for phone, att, T-Mobile, Verizon, Sprint, boost, etc etc. The add version with Amazon offers however is not bootloader unlocked, meaning you can NOT throw on a custom recovery (twrp) and then flash whatever ROM is appropriate. It's also NOT rootable, meaning: it doesn't give access to the higher most level of the OS so that can attempt to root and other things. While you don't need root to attempt to see if you can flash a recovery, you do need an unlocked bootloader to successfully flash one.
Amazon has been extremely successful in locking down the Amazon version of most phones to where you Cannot do anything other than use them unfortunately. Some have been successful at blocking adds but that's about it. There are rare instances of exploits to get you places but the key word is rare. As for this phone, I just started searching to see what I can do so I have no answers for you.
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Hi this is a pretty simple question but if someone could expand (if it is possible) by listing what needs to be done that'd be extremely helpful.
I read through the guides in the general section and i read that for at&t 4.4.2 the bootloader is locked and attempting to downgrade will brick my phone. So does this mean that i can't root my phone and flash roms? or can I, and if so what needs to be done before I download a toolkit and proceed? I'm on stock at&t OTA 4.4.2 firmware.
thanks for reading.
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Hi this is a pretty simple question but if someone could expand (if it is possible) by listing what needs to be done that'd be extremely helpful.
I read through the guides in the general section and i read that for at&t 4.4.2 the bootloader is locked and attempting to downgrade will brick my phone. So does this mean that i can't root my phone and flash roms? or can I, and if so what needs to be done before I download a toolkit and proceed? I'm on stock at&t OTA 4.4.2 firmware.
thanks for reading.
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without an unlocked bootloader, your out of luck. You might be able to "safestrap," but last i heard, that isn't an option on OS 4.4.2.
You will need to unlock your bootloader to flash any roms. Unfortunately there is no official way to unlock your bootloader for an AT&T branded Moto X. Since you are on 4.4.2 safestrap is also not an option. There is currently a root method for 4.4.2, but it doesn't disable write protection. Disabling write protection is required to make any permanent changes to the system. Without that ability any changes will revert back after rebooting. This includes root since that requires modifying the system. There is an unofficial way to unlock your bootloader through a Chinese middleman that has acquired databases with unlock codes. There is no guarantee that this person will have your code and seems to only be able to acquire codes from devices assembled in 2014. The middleman is selling the codes for ~$45. The information is at the following link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/china-middleman-t2751177
If you want to try rooting you can try the method from the following link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/orig-development/root-4-4-x-pie-motorola-devices-t2771623
Sent from my Moto X.
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You will need to unlock your bootloader to flash any roms. Unfortunately there is no official way to unlock your bootloader for an AT&T branded Moto X. Since you are on 4.4.2 safestrap is also not an option. There is currently a root method for 4.4.2, but it doesn't disable write protection. Disabling write protection is required to make any permanent changes to the system. Without that ability any changes will revert back after rebooting. This includes root since that requires modifying the system. There is an unofficial way to unlock your bootloader through a Chinese middleman that has acquired databases with unlock codes. There is no guarantee that this person will have your code and seems to only be able to acquire codes from devices assembled in 2014. The middleman is selling the codes for ~$45. The information is at the following link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/china-middleman-t2751177
If you want to try rooting you can try the method from the following link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/orig-development/root-4-4-x-pie-motorola-devices-t2771623
Sent from my Moto X.
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thanks for the info.
the main reason i'm trying to flash a ROM is I lost rear camera functionality just randomly. Haven't found anyone else with this issue. Can I download the 4.4.3 OTA and flash it in the stock recovery? Or will I have problems with that?
Heisenberg420 said:
thanks for the info.
the main reason i'm trying to flash a ROM is I lost rear camera functionality just randomly. Haven't found anyone else with this issue. Can I download the 4.4.3 OTA and flash it in the stock recovery? Or will I have problems with that?
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The 4.4.3 is for T-Mobile and unlocked bootloaders. If it is just your rear camera having an issue you could try a factory reset or flashing the stock ROM for AT&T for 4.4.2 using RSDLite. If that doesn't work it may be a hardware problem. You may want to try a warranty exchange.
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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?
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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.
Hello guys,
I bought verizon motorola droid turbo xt1254 running on marshmallow from ebay like 6 months ago. It had some battery issues like dendrite (turning off at 27% etc.) However thats just old history. The problem is when i saw a post on xda saying that xt254 can be upgraded using sunshine. I downloaded it, didnt really do much with it, but once it shut down due to battery being 0%, it stuck in bootloop. Now the background is i had no recovery cwm/twrp installed, the bootloader is locked (as it says Device is LOCKED), and all i can do is flashing files. so right now im in this situation, and tried couple of time flashing some firmwares using fastboot, and all the time i get 2/3 files of the firmware flashed, the rest says this error message:
(bootloader) Invalid signed image (bootloader) Preflash validation failed
So as far as i concern is the fact that due to not having unlocked bootloader, it is not letting me install the "wrong" version of firmware. SO can anyone tell me which firmware should i use, and the link from where i get the perfect firmware i need to download? OR if i am wrong, what i am supposed to do now?
I cant upload picture (??) so this is all the info of my bootloader
Mobile Specs:
BL: moto-apq8084-70.96 )sha-b624508
Baseband: MDM9625_41.51.07.22.04R QUARK-CUST
Serial#: ZX1F24DNVV
CPU: APQ8084 ES1.1
Device is locked. Status COde: 0
ANy kind of help is so much appreciated. Thanks
in my experience you need to use the CORRECT stock firmware when flashing to fix or it wont work, as in the proper version of it.
also if using autoinit you need to follow instructions to place the patch then remove it at certain points of sunshine install or bootloop
This thread is where you should have started and where you should go now:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3292684
Read the first post thoroughly, then skip to the last two or three pages. One of the Sunshine devs often participates when you post there.
Repost this in that thread.
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To Rickjameshaj: i know i need to use the right firmware can you please tell me which one is the right firmware based on the info i have provided about the current situation of my device?
Also, i used fastboot flash command in cmd and .bat files, idk if that counts as autoinit. If it does, can you send me the link of the patch with instruction pls?
To chazzmatt: i read the post and i dont think it applies to me. Again, i bricked my phoneso bad that it opens nothing but a LOCKED bootloader, and the onlyhopeful thing happened is i flashed only 2/3 files of the firmware succesfully. the post asks to start with the specific firmware, which i cant, neither ihave unlocked bootloader, no flashing of any kinda file except for the right firmware so to speak,so..... But anyway thanks again for gettinh me in the right place and i will definitely repost it there
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To chazzmatt: i read the post and i dont think it applies to me. Again, i bricked my phone so bad that it opens nothing but a LOCKED bootloader, and the only hopeful thing happened is i flashed only 2/3 files of the firmware successfully. the post asks to start with the specific firmware, which i cant, neither i have unlocked bootloader, no flashing of any kinda file except for the right firmware so to speak,so..... But anyway thanks again for gettinh me in the right place and i will definitely repost it there
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I thought you said you downloaded/maybe installed Sunshine? That you just weren't successful in using it. That thread is about using Sunshine to unlock your bootloader, and gives all the instructions. Furthermore, Sunshine dev has participated in that thread or you can contact Sunshine and open a trouble ticket. Yes, part of the process (depending on firmware you are on) is to use a temp root to allow Sunshine to work. That's where it can get complicated.
[GUIDE] How to unlock your bootloader, install TWRP and gain root access
https://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-turbo/general/guide-how-to-unlock-bootloader-install-t3292684
If I mis-read that sorry. In that case you need to just install the very latest firmware, not some older firmware. You can't downgrade to older firmware with locked bootloader. This is the newest Verizon Motorola firmware:
[FXZ] Official Stock Firmware 6.0.1 MCG24.251-5-5
https://forum.xda-developers.com/dr...-official-stock-firmware-6-0-1-mcg24-t3569334
Those are your only two options.
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EDIT: OK, I see you followed my advice and went to that thread after all. Glad you got it straightened out.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75629572&postcount=786
Told ya!
Yes, I didn't install it properly I guess, can't remember coz 24 days ago, but the post asked not to follow magisk, and I remember not downloading magisk, so.....
Also, I don't get the 25$ part. I didn't needed that.. probably that's the reason..
Is there any other way to upgrade to Oreo without unlocking? If there is, can you pls link that.
Thanks so much for helping me all the time.
I actually started with the thread and got stuck in the bootloop ! I see I didn't miss anything. I have no idea....
Alright chazzmatt, just a little help at the end, 1) where does the unlocking cost 25$ (I don't see no place that it costs) and will I be able to flash Oreo after unlocking bootloader and 3) is lineage 14.x and Oreo basically same /or what's the difference
Thanks
kr12 said:
Alright chazzmatt, just a little help at the end, 1) where does the unlocking cost 25$ (I don't see no place that it costs) and will I be able to flash Oreo after unlocking bootloader and 3) is lineage 14.x and Oreo basically same /or what's the difference
Thanks
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Sunshine app is what costs $25 to use. It will unlock the bootloader of the Droid Turbo even though Verizon doesn't want you to. Other Motorola phones (not Verizon) get free bootloader unlock code from Motorola. But the Sunshine devs found an exploit(s) to force bootloader unlock on Verizon Droid Turbo. However, it's cat-and-mouse, and the very latest Verizon firmware (which you may be on?) tries to block Sunshine. BUT with that powerful temp root, autoinit or whatever it's called, that can help Sunshine still unlock the bootloader.
The temp root itself does not unlock the bootloader nor give permanent root. It's only to be used as a tool to help Sunshine.
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After unlocking the bootloader you can flash any of these ROMs:
[ROMs][Quarks][List for Moto Maxx and Droid Turbo]
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75256703&postcount=92
Lineage 14.x is Nougat, not Oreo. There's no Oreo ROMs yet but will be. Uber developer @bhb27 is working on coding a kernel for us, which is the necessary foundation for all LOS-based custom ROMs.
kr12 said:
Alright chazzmatt, just a little help at the end, 1) where does the unlocking cost 25$ (I don't see no place that it costs) and will I be able to flash Oreo after unlocking bootloader and 3) is lineage 14.x and Oreo basically same /or what's the difference
Thanks
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Also no, you will not be able to put Oreo on this phone. Lineage 14.x is based on Nougat. The Sunshine app will charge you $25 before it unlocks your bootloader. If you were not charged, it did not unlock your bootloader.
Alright so when I tried to follow that it didn't cost me to download sunshine from the link(???) And the lineage thing, what I was trying to ask is that is lineage 14 = nougat /are exact same thing with different name? Thx
Is therw
Is there any other way to root only for free.......
kr12 said:
Alright so when I tried to follow that it didn't cost me to download sunshine from the link(???) And the lineage thing, what I was trying to ask is that is lineage 14 = nougat /are exact same thing with different name? Thx
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Yes, Lineage 14 is their version of Nougat. 15 is Oreo.
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Is there any other way to root only for free.......
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Not permanent root, no. Not for Verizon's Droid Turbo XT1254. Verizon won't let Motorola give free bootloader unlock code like the otherr sibling Quarks (Moto XT1250, Moto XT1225)
Devs invested a lot of time and money into finding exploit to unlock Droid Turbo bootloader, bricking phones, etc. Then releasing updates to keep ahead of Verizon's control freak "updates" to stop Sunshine.
Everyone who buys this Droid Turbo phone knows all that, of course -- because they wouldn't buy a phone without researching all this, right? So, they factor the $25 into the purchase price if they care about rooting their Droid Turbo.
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Hi folks,
there is not any seperate forum for Z3 without "Play" - so I simply try to ask my questions here.
I have just read that there is already TWRP for Verizon Z3 Messi: https://twrp.me/motorola/motorolamotoz3.html.
As far as I know, its bootloader is not unlockable and probably will never be. This could explain why in the description of the above link TWRP is not flashed to the device but the device is booted by means of it via USB. That way, I suppose the device could at least be rooted without unlocked bootloader. Is that right? Can anybody confirm this?
Would it also be possible to flash a custom ROM to Z3 even with bootloader locked? Found for example this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hx1iJMgClws. Somehow this ROM must have come to Z3 despite of locked bootloader.
Sorry for all my questions - but I have never had any US carrier locked device yet. I am still waiting for my Z3 I ordered via eBay which would be my first device of this kind. As anyway, I will not have any support or warranty for it in Europe, I would like to mod it immediately. I have already modded and flashed multiple devices with unlocked or at least unlockable bootloader, but I have zero experience with locked bootloader modding possibilities. Maybe anybody can explain me what I have to consider.
Fake fake fake!!!
What do you mean with fake? The custom ROM? TWRP for Z3 definitely comes from official TWRP site...
the link leads to YT!
on the YT link leads to nowhere !!
Get yourself together, Pull yourself together
S3V3N said:
the link leads to YT!
on the YT link leads to nowhere !!
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Okay, thanks - yesterday, this link was still alive and provided file download and installing instructions.
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Okay, thanks - yesterday, this link was still alive and provided file download and installing instructions.
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Link is still there when I checked. Let me know if you get anywhere with this. I'm interested in the same thing.
The link provided in the description of the video leads to one of those generic download websites. I do not trust this as it is not a reputable file host.
It may be disputable, if the link to the ROM is trustworthy.
But can anybody tell me, what can be done with a phone with locked bootloader when booting it with TWRP via USB? Would it be possible that way to replace the complete ROM of the device even with locked bootloader? This is just a general question. I simply want to sort out what can be done at all.
Maheshwara said:
It may be disputable, if the link to the ROM is trustworthy.
But can anybody tell me, what can be done with a phone with locked bootloader when booting it with TWRP via USB? Would it be possible that way to replace the complete ROM of the device even with locked bootloader? This is just a general question. I simply want to sort out what can be done at all.
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The phone would refuse to boot if you alter the boot partition in any way. Most, if not all, custom roms use a custom boot image. This means it is not possible at the moment and you would also have to figure out how to gain root on the phone in the first place so it doesn't really matter anyway.
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The phone would refuse to boot if you alter the boot partition in any way. Most, if not all, custom roms use a custom boot image. This means it is not possible at the moment and you would also have to figure out how to gain root on the phone in the first place so it doesn't really matter anyway.
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Hahahaha
Pie update is here. Any chance we get some dev for z3 now?
is the unlocked A-716U rootable using magisk and does anyone think there will be development on it(ie Custom recoveries ? One last question one this specific model; assuming root is possible on unlocked would it be possible to get a carrier locked version (cost saving) and reflash firmware similar to oneplus's MSMtool?
lastly is the A71 SM-A715F/DS root-able with TWRP support?
Thank you
ps
I will also contribute to bounties
everyone is going to say/think "search the forum!!!" but unfortunately the posts available dont list specific model numbers when talking about successful root/custom recovery,.
U.S. variants usually can't be unlocked and therefore you can't install custom stuff like magisk patched files.
That used to be the case until recently that a person was offering bootloader unlock as a service to many 2019 and onward devices, as you can see here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/sampwnd-usa-model-bl-unlock-info-u-u1-w.4201689/
But, you would have to ask if the A71 is supported. It probably would need to be tested, but the owner of the thread was quite confident that it could be possible.
ShaDisNX255 said:
U.S. variants usually can't be unlocked and therefore you can't install custom stuff like magisk patched files.
That used to be the case until recently that a person was offering bootloader unlock as a service to many 2019 and onward devices, as you can see here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/sampwnd-usa-model-bl-unlock-info-u-u1-w.4201689/
But, you would have to ask if the A71 is supported. It probably would need to be tested, but the owner of the thread was quite confident that it could be possible.
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Oh okay, so there is no MSMtool like with oneplus devices where you can just change to international firmware? If so if there an international 5g version of the a71 (any a-series) with 5G? sorry the model/SKU's for samsung devices is confusing and there is an insane amount of them.
sixisixsix said:
Oh okay, so there is no MSMtool like with oneplus devices where you can just change to international firmware? If so if there an international 5g version of the a71 (any a-series) with 5G? sorry the model/SKU's for samsung devices is confusing and there is an insane amount of them.
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I'm sort of guessing that's the Odin equivalent of Samsung devices, not sure I've never owned a OnePlus device.
You can use Odin to flash different firmware on the device as long as it's the same SoC. For example, I've flashed Galaxy S9+ Unlocked firmware on my T-Mobile Galaxy S9+. One is variant SM-G965U and the other is SM-G965U1. However on this case, both firmware were US. One was unbranded U.S. firmware and the other was T-mobile branded firmware. I've also flashed Poland firmware on my Mexican A71, they're both model SM-A715F on this case.
I don't know if there's an international variant of the A71 5G. I guess you'll have to look that part up on your own. I think there is though.
The MSM tool enable users to take a carrier locked oneplus device and unlock it among other things. can odin unlock bootloaders ?
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The MSM tool enable users to take a carrier locked oneplus device and unlock it among other things. can odin unlock bootloaders ?
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Not really. Odin can only flash firmware, either stock or custom (you use it to flash TWRP and then basically everything else you flash with TWRP).
And no, Odin doesn't do any bootloader unlocking, any unlocking is done with the device itself. But as I mentioned, U.S devices aren't unlockable out the box.
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Not really. Odin can only flash firmware, either stock or custom (you use it to flash TWRP and then basically everything else you flash with TWRP).
And no, Odin doesn't do any bootloader unlocking, any unlocking is done with the device itself. But as I mentioned, U.S devices aren't unlockable out the box.
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when you say "out of the box" do you mean there is NO possible way to unlock them or it takes a process?
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when you say "out of the box" do you mean there is NO possible way to unlock them or it takes a process?
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There is no possible way to do it... for free as of now. If you want to unlock the U.S. variant you have to do it via the paid service I pointed out and thats only IF it works (as I mentioned, its been untested on the A71)
In comparison, you can buy the F variant, turn it on, head to developer settings and select OEM unlock and then unlock the bootloader.
If we ignore the paid service, sampwnd, that I pointed out in my other response then it is impossible to unlock the bootloader of the US variant and therefore, impossible to root.
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There is no possible way to do it... for free as of now. If you want to unlock the U.S. variant you have to do it via the paid service I pointed out and thats only IF it works (as I mentioned, its been untested on the A71)
In comparison, you can buy the F variant, turn it on, head to developer settings and select OEM unlock and then unlock the bootloader.
If we ignore the paid service, sampwnd, that I pointed out in my other response then it is impossible to unlock the bootloader of the US variant and therefore, impossible to root.
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how much does the paid service cost and do you have a link? i didnt see you mention it before. also do you have the aseries discord invite or telegram?
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how much does the paid service cost and do you have a link? i didnt see you mention it before. also do you have the aseries discord invite or telegram?
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I'm not really sure about the cost as I've never used the service myself, but I know the person running the thread is very reliable
Link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/sampwnd-usa-model-bl-unlock-info-u-u1-w.4201689/
There are a few A71 groups on Telegram, you can just search with @A71 on there, most groups are public