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[Android N Preview 2] Can no longer enable 'Allow OEM Unlocking" in dev settings

Hey XDA,
So today I got my N Preview 2 OTA update and everything is fine and great. However I went into dev settings today to make sure I had debugging and OEM unlocking on but, if seems the Allow OEM unlock button is grayed out. Is anyone else seeing this? It may even be stuck on the Allow setting but, I really can't tell and it's a bit concerning. Any help would be appreciated thanks!
http://imgur.com/YeWFcO0

I have to ask the obvious question. Is your device already unlocked?

dahawthorne said:
I have to ask the obvious question. Is your device already unlocked?
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Nope, status code 2 'locked' according to my bootloader.

He's right, I'm unlocked already and on np2 and I don't see OEM unlock in dev options either. They must be moving it to another location or something
Edit: I do see it now but you can't toggle the switch anymore
Sent from my Nexus 6 using XDA-Developers mobile app

looks like after the fiasco of the 1st preview that bricked phones during OTA & most of them have the bootloaders locked & OEM unlock in off position, this preview has put the oem unlock in default on position.

so if I am already unlocked and I flash the 2nd preview- am I OK? will the bootloader stay unlocked?

i believe so

looks like after the fiasco of the 1st preview that bricked phones during OTA & most of them have the bootloaders locked & OEM unlock in off position, this preview has put the oem unlock in default on position.
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That makes sense...the op screen shot shows the button slider to the right (on position), even though grayed out.

LittleJakub said:
so if I am already unlocked and I flash the 2nd preview- am I OK? will the bootloader stay unlocked?
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Yea, you're good. As long as you don't run the "fastboot oem lock" command through fastboot, your bootloader should always remain unlocked. Even if the "OEM Unlocking" toggle is switched off, an unlocked bootloader should remain unlocked.

I'm on NPC91K with a Nexus 6 and the "Allow OEM Unlock" option is grayed out and disabled for me. My phone is currently locked and Fastboot oem unlock does not work.

Griff Ellis said:
I'm on NPC91K with a Nexus 6 and the "Allow OEM Unlock" option is grayed out and disabled for me. My phone is currently locked and Fastboot oem unlock does not work.
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Thanks for checking that out. Officially concerned now

I tried out NPC91K yesterday and the "Allow OEM Unlock" option was also grayed out , but the button was in the enabled position. After a while i out back backup and bootloader is still unlocked. In Bootloader it says Device is Unlocked Status code 3.

I am in the same situation, my phone is locked and N preview 2 now oem unlock is greyed out and disabled, anybody can suggest a way to enable this, TIA.

droidguy22 said:
I am in the same situation, my phone is locked and N preview 2 now oem unlock is greyed out and disabled, anybody can suggest a way to enable this, TIA.
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Check out my post here on how to get around the oem unlock problem, and get back to marshmallow.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/help/command-device-corrupt-update-t3362317/page2

OEM Unlocking Greyed Out?

Perhaps I am just misremembering, but on NBD90Z, if your bootloader is already unlocked, should the developer option for OEM Unlocking be available or greyed out? Mine is greyed out (Pic attached) and only becomes available if I flash a 6.x ROM.
Tinfoil hat backgrounder....
I recently wanted to verify my carrier unlocked status on my Nexus 6. I popped in the Verizon SIM from my recently purchased Pixel, which worked fine. I'm now worried that however Verizon is able to force OEM lock onto the Pixel has now been set on my N6 and if I relock I will be unable to unlock.

@mattfrazer,
Yes the option is grayed out on 7.0 if your bootloader is already unlocked. I'm on Fi, my bootloader is unlocked, and it's grayed out on my N6.

No carrier to my knowledge can force lock a bootloader. Once you fastboot oem unlock it, it will stay that way till you pass the fastboot oem lock command.

cam30era said:
@mattfrazer,
Yes the option is grayed out on 7.0 if your bootloader is already unlocked. I'm on Fi, my bootloader is unlocked, and it's grayed out on my N6.
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Thank You Sir, I appreciate the confirmation.
SynisterWolf said:
No carrier to my knowledge can force lock a bootloader. Once you fastboot oem unlock it, it will stay that way till you pass the fastboot oem lock command.
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I understand that. My worry was not that lock would be force enabled, but that the option would not "ungrey" if I were to choose to lock the bootloader on my N6 again. Either I hadn't paid close enough attention post 7.0 upgrade, or hadn't gone through the 2 step unlock process since running 6.x to notice the option greys out if your bootloader is unlocked on 7.0. I must not be the only one as the description under the option is changed in 7.1 to say "Bootloader is already unlocked" instead of "Allow the bootloader to be unlocked"
Thanks again to you both.

there are 2 possibilities . 1 : your bootloader is already unlocked(check it by going to fastboot) 2: turn on USB debugging ON
im sure your bootloader is already unlocked
cheers

mattfrazer said:
Thank You Sir, I appreciate the confirmation.
I understand that. My worry was not that lock would be force enabled, but that the option would not "ungrey" if I were to choose to lock the bootloader on my N6 again. Either I hadn't paid close enough attention post 7.0 upgrade, or hadn't gone through the 2 step unlock process since running 6.x to notice the option greys out if your bootloader is unlocked on 7.0. I must not be the only one as the description under the option is changed in 7.1 to say "Bootloader is already unlocked" instead of "Allow the bootloader to be unlocked"
Thanks again to you both.
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Thats a good question. I have been away from VZW for a while now but did they have an N6 branded to them? if so, did they removed bootloader unlock like they do with HTC phones branded to them? if you did buy one from google or a non branded N6 carriers have zero control over it so in theory you can lock and unlock the bootloader at any time regardless of the carrier you are using for cell service. I personally never had to go back so i never noticed the greyed out option.
But thanks for pointing this out.

It is gray if you are already unlocked so you dont hit that before you fastboot lock if you are relocking. Doing the slider first can be bad. It was a changed in N.

SynisterWolf said:
Thats a good question. I have been away from VZW for a while now but did they have an N6 branded to them? if so, did they removed bootloader unlock like they do with HTC phones branded to them?
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No, there wasn't a VZW branded N6. In the US, only AT&T had a branded N6, and FWIW it was carrier locked to AT&T. Usual rigmarole to get it SIM unlocked. This version had an unlockable bootloader, just like the Google Play Store version.

TonikJDK said:
It is gray if you are already unlocked so you dont hit that before you fastboot lock if you are relocking. Doing the slider first can be bad. It was a changed in N.
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So we can simply lock it again, without having to tick it or anything?

cam30era said:
No, there wasn't a VZW branded N6. .
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Yes there was. Vzw was the last of the major carriers to pick it up though.

Larzzzz82 said:
Yes there was. Vzw was the last of the major carriers to pick it up though.
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Thanks for setting the record straight.

Any Chance?

Hey, im coming from my old s7. So does WE have any Chance to get bootloader unlocked?

Got the phone from Three Ireland and the bootloader was unlocked, just switched the toggle in developer options and all good, just waiting for some progress with root and roms but nothing really happening here.

Obecny said:
Got the phone from Three Ireland and the bootloader was unlocked, just switched the toggle in developer options and all good, just waiting for some progress with root and roms but nothing really happening here.
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How did you get your phone unlocked? Do have the method? I can pay for that

zhangyang_haha said:
How did you get your phone unlocked? Do have the method? I can pay for that
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I just toggled the switch in developers options, phone asked for my pin so i typed in the same as for screen lock and done, rebooted, unlocked

Obecny said:
I just toggled the switch in developers options, phone asked for my pin so i typed in the same as for screen lock and done, rebooted, unlocked
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Yep, I get the same on my P30 Pro, type in pin and I get a popup saying: "Enable OEM unlock, Device protection features will no longer work on this device" then an "enable" and a "Cancel" button.. - not hit the enable button as yet tho, as I dunno what the "protection features" they are talking about do...

I'm not sure if toggling the oem switch actually unlocks the bootloader. Pretty sure that's half the process, but a unlock key still needs to be entered through adb/fastboot

That doesn't unlock anything. It just gives you the possibility to do so (in general, there is no solution for p30 atm)
Bootloader unlock would format every data of your phone for example, everything

Obecny said:
I just toggled the switch in developers options, phone asked for my pin so i typed in the same as for screen lock and done, rebooted, unlocked
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Actually, this option only allows you to unlock the bootloader, without the code, you still cannot unlock it.

LG V405UA SPRINT no fastboot

Hello
After many search on the Web, i have no response to my problem.
My LG V40 sprint refuse to access to fastboot.
Please help me

Mine either, I asked a couple times but no answer. Good luck.:good:

There is no fastboot for Sprint to go to....unless your bootloader is unlocked...

Ainz_Ooal_Gown said:
There is no fastboot for Sprint to go to....unless your bootloader is unlocked...
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There's your answer
Sent from my LM-V405 using Tapatalk

Thanks at all

Ainz_Ooal_Gown said:
There is no fastboot for Sprint to go to....unless your bootloader is unlocked...
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Mine is.

Droidman61 said:
Mine is.
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Then you should be getting the V35 bootloader/Fastboot.....

Ainz_Ooal_Gown said:
Then you should be getting the V35 bootloader/Fastboot.....
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Nope cant get to it, and my Sprint connection wont work. Out of Service Area Mobile Network is unavailable. If you know a way to get to it that would be great.:good:

I also have a v40 with the bootloader unlocked (can enable USB debugging in Developer tools), but whenever I try to boot to fastboot mode (either from recovery or adb) it just boots back to normal Android OS.
Were you ever able to figure this out?

Ainz_Ooal_Gown said:
There is no fastboot for Sprint to go to....unless your bootloader is unlocked...
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I have LG V40 Verizon and can i unlock bootloader?

robishavidze said:
I have LG V40 Verizon and can i unlock bootloader?
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Yes, just not officially

Ainz_Ooal_Gown said:
Yes, just not officially
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I unlocked it. It unlocked by Vlad

skippybosco said:
I also have a v40 with the bootloader unlocked (can enable USB debugging in Developer tools), but whenever I try to boot to fastboot mode (either from recovery or adb) it just boots back to normal Android OS.
Were you ever able to figure this out?
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The process to unlock your bootloader is a bit more "involved" than just simply flipping a switch..

Talysdaddy said:
The process to unlock your bootloader is a bit more "involved" than just simply flipping a switch..
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I've been on Android for 10 years, originally with the Galaxy S1 and many devices across multiple manufacturers.. The ability to "Enable OEM Unlock" at all has been a key indicator of whether the bootloder was unlocked. This was true for all of my devices, up to my LG v30 that I continue use for my daily driver.
The v40 was the first device that allowed me to enable OEM Unlock without the bootloader being unlocked, which is why I was confused.
Thanks for the reply.

I'm having the AT&T version (LM-V405UA), can I unlock its bootloader? I can't seem to be able to boot into fastboot mode though.. Weird.
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robishavidze said:
I unlocked it. It unlocked by Vlad
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Hi, how can I contact him?

skippybosco said:
I've been on Android for 10 years, originally with the Galaxy S1 and many devices across multiple manufacturers.. The ability to "Enable OEM Unlock" at all has been a key indicator of whether the bootloder was unlocked. This was true for all of my devices, up to my LG v30 that I continue use for my daily driver.
The v40 was the first device that allowed me to enable OEM Unlock without the bootloader being unlocked, which is why I was confused.
Thanks for the reply.
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Almost every Android I've had allowed me to enable OEM unlock....since for the most part it needs to be ticked on so that you can unlock it...

Ainz_Ooal_Gown said:
Almost every Android I've had allowed me to enable OEM unlock....since for the most part it needs to be ticked on so that you can unlock it...
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Right. That was my point as well.
https://en.droidwiki.org/wiki/OEM-Unlock
Enabling OEM Unlock itself does not unlock the bootloader, but you can not unlock the bootloader unless it is unlocked.
This is the first device I've used that allowed me to enable OEM Unlock, but DID NOT allow me to unlock the bootloder. For other devices that had a locked bootloader, the first step of enabling OEM Unlock wasn't even an option, it was either missing altogether, or it was greyed out and unchangeable. That was my confusion.

skippybosco said:
Right. That was my point as well.
https://en.droidwiki.org/wiki/OEM-Unlock
Enabling OEM Unlock itself does not unlock the bootloader, but you can not unlock the bootloader unless it is unlocked.
This is the first device I've used that allowed me to enable OEM Unlock, but DID NOT allow me to unlock the bootloder. For other devices that had a locked bootloader, the first step of enabling OEM Unlock wasn't even an option, it was either missing altogether, or it was greyed out and unchangeable. That was my confusion.
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With the OG LG Stylo the boost variant was the only one that couldn't be unlocked but OEM unlock was tickable we managed to root it but couldn't use TWRP that was available for the other 2 carrier variants....

Hola como lograste rootear tu lg v40 amigo?
robishavidze said:
I unlocked it. It unlocked by Vlad
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Hola como lograste rootear tu lg v40 amigo?

You need to wipe your laf partition to get fastboot. Tread lightly, this phone is no fun to mod lol
lmick14000 said:
Hello
After many search on the Web, i have no response to my problem.
My LG V40 sprint refuse to access to fastboot.
Please help
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Question Missing OEM Unlock on Cellular VZW S8+ (SM-X808U)

Hey guys,
I've searched the forum but nobody seems to have reported the issue I'm experiencing. The way the posts are worded, unlocking the Tab S8+ is a given. I know the US S22 has no OEM Unlocking officially supported. I've followed all the workarounds to get the option to appear to no avail.
My only theory is that VZW hasn't yet unlocked my S8+ (if it was ever locked to begin with, nevertheless I've owned it less than 60 days). Can anybody confirm if this model can be bootloader unlocked by conventional means either prior or after carrier unlock?

Hi! I'm going to try to find the other user's post who enlightened me in this section, but I might have trouble finding it.
Effectively, no U.S. carrier's version of previous and current Samsung Galaxy Tabs can have the bootloader unlocked - at least that's what I remember them telling me. You have to buy the Wi-Fi only version to be able to unlock the bootloader.
Now - SIM unlock, I know nothing about on the Tabs. Normally no matter what U.S. carrier, that I'm aware of, once you pay off your device (if financed), they'll SIM unlock the device, and although you can relate the two things (SIM and bootloader unlocking), they are completely separate and it's only certain U.S. phones (not Samsung phones or tablets) that getting SIM unlock enables you to also do OEM unlocking, and therefore be able to unlock the bootloader.
Verizon never allows the bootloader to be unlocked on any kind of device, no matter what, and all U.S. Samsung carrier devices - both phones and tablets, are never able to get their bootloader unlocked. I'm not including the rare exception that there's a hack to be able to get root - but most hacks circumvent the locked bootloader - they don't often actually allow the bootloader to be unlocked, and this sort of thing is rarer and rarer anymore.
Edit: I believe this is the post, by @googlephoneFKLenAsh.

Thank you for your thorough explanation. I was expecting the Tab to be the same situation as with the U.S. Galaxy phones, I just wasn't able to find confirmation of that.
I know Verizon is hostile to bootloader unlocking (case in point Pixel). So it was either gonna be my carrier and if not that my region.
Tablets do on rare occasion are exceptions (iirc ATT doesn't carrier lock tablets) so barring an explanation elsewhere I figured I'd post and have that question answered for myself and those concerned.
I don't understand the motivation behind it given that unlocking is already a process that can't be exploited by malware/spyware and carries a myriad of drawbacks/risks.

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... given that unlocking is already a process that can't be exploited by malware/spyware and carries a myriad of drawbacks/risks.
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You're welcome!
I'm not sure I understand what you're saying here, or I'm not sure if you meant to say it differently.
An unlocked (or unlockable) bootloader can definitely be exploited without our awareness.
I agree that I don't understand the motivation - at least in contrast to AT&T and T-Mobile which apparently do allow bootloaders to be unlocked once their phones are paid for and SIM unlocked. I also don't know why or if AT&T and T-Mobile would not allow Samsung tablets to be bootloader-unlocked while allowing other brands.
Overall I think the motivation is the prevention of potentially more problems that users will have and also potentially brick their device and then they wind up with an unhappy customer because the carrier won't consider the device under warranty since it had been fiddled with in a way they're not willing to support (understandably).
Additionally, root malware would potentially be using their mobile network for nefarious purposes.

GlitterFartzz said:
Hey guys,
I've searched the forum but nobody seems to have reported the issue I'm experiencing. The way the posts are worded, unlocking the Tab S8+ is a given. I know the US S22 has no OEM Unlocking officially supported. I've followed all the workarounds to get the option to appear to no avail.
My only theory is that VZW hasn't yet unlocked my S8+ (if it was ever locked to begin with, nevertheless I've owned it less than 60 days). Can anybody confirm if this model can be bootloader unlocked by conventional means either prior or after carrier unlock?
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I have the same s8+ 5G model and I'm unable to get to the unlock option from download mode. I have however managed to turn on the OEM unlock from android. It is very fiddly to get to the OEM unlock option, and it will disappear afterward. The method I used is to quickly go to the developer's options before the tablet fully started after a reboot. It will let you toggle the OEM unlock.
I'm waiting if someone found a way to get the bootloader unlock from download mode. Obviously I have tried all other methods ( e.g> cable + up+down volume )

It's actually not possible to unlock via download mode. Download mode is only used for Odin flashing and the like.
You have to get to the bootloader which I believe is power and vol up WITHOUT using the cable afaik.
If by some catastrophic reason you can't get into the bootloader after that, you can boot the device, enable USB debugging, plug into pc, and run adb reboot bootloader or adb reboot recovery.

killerzac said:
I have the same s8+ 5G model and I'm unable to get to the unlock option from download mode. I have however managed to turn on the OEM unlock from android. It is very fiddly to get to the OEM unlock option, and it will disappear afterward. The method I used is to quickly go to the developer's options before the tablet fully started after a reboot. It will let you toggle the OEM unlock.
I'm waiting if someone found a way to get the bootloader unlock from download mode. Obviously I have tried all other methods ( e.g> cable + up+down volume )
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Have you been able to get the OEM unlocking switch to reappear after you've already toggled it?
If so, is it still on when it reappears? If it is then there's a high likelihood the device can then be unlocked.

GlitterFartzz said:
Have you been able to get the OEM unlocking switch to reappear after you've already toggled it?
If so, is it still on when it reappears? If it is then there's a high likelihood the device can then be unlocked.
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yes, it remains as OEM unlocked. I even tried to see if this could be false positive by flipping OEM unlock back and forth. It has shown the setting is persistence, if you set OEM unlock it will stay unlock. If you set it back to OEM lock. It stays as OEM lock.

GlitterFartzz said:
It's actually not possible to unlock via download mode. Download mode is only used for Odin flashing and the like.
You have to get to the bootloader which I believe is power and vol up WITHOUT using the cable afaik.
If by some catastrophic reason you can't get into the bootloader after that, you can boot the device, enable USB debugging, plug into pc, and run adb reboot bootloader or adb reboot recovery.
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nope, doesn't work. I tried ADB reboot bootloader or use the recovery to boot to bootloader, still no joy. I just can't get to the bootloader option which allows me to see the "Unlock bootloader options"

killerzac said:
nope, doesn't work. I tried ADB reboot bootloader or use the recovery to boot to bootloader, still no joy. I just can't get to the bootloader option which allows me to see the "Unlock bootloader options"
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You are supposed to boot into bootloader mode and then use the fastboot tool to trigger the unlock.
Either fastboot flashing unlock or fastboot oem unlocking. Something like that.

GlitterFartzz said:
You are supposed to boot into bootloader mode and then use the fastboot tool to trigger the unlock.
Either fastboot flashing unlock or fastboot oem unlocking. Something like that.
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yes, that is not working ( bootloader mode - doesn't let you choose ). Fastboot doesn't work with samsung, they deliberately change their code, try it yourself.

GlitterFartzz said:
You are supposed to boot into bootloader mode and then use the fastboot tool to trigger the unlock.
Either fastboot flashing unlock or fastboot oem unlocking. Something like that.
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These are the necessary steps on this tablet to unlock the bootloader - it doesn't involve Fastboot from the Platform Tools. I am aware that on standard Android/AOSP that it does involve Fastboot since for my phones I choose Google Pixel devices.
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Step 1 - Prepare your Tablet (only necessary for first install on unrooted device)​
While Frija is downloading the firmware, prepare your device by doing the following:
Settings > About Tablet > Software Information > Click Build Number 7 times quickly
Developer Options (just below About Tablet on the left column)
Turn on USB Debugging
Turn on OEM unlocking
NOTE: If the OEM Unlocking option doesn't appear, connect the device to the internet, wait a few minutes, then try again
Power tablet completely off (Hold volume down + power button if you haven't changed the Bixby settings)
While holding volume up and volume down, plug the tablet into your PC via USB
Let go of volume keys as soon as the blue-green screen shows up
Press and hold volume up for 5 seconds, the screen will change to a confirmation prompt
Press volume up again to confirm, the tablet will reboot
Unplug your tablet from USB
Go through initial setup. Don't bother copying files or installing anything.
Skip signing in to your Google account and Samsung account. You won't be using them for this step.
Settings > About Tablet > Software Information > Click Build Number 7 times quickly
Developer Options (just below About Tablet on the left column)
Turn on USB Debugging
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roirraW edor ehT said:
These are the necessary steps on this tablet to unlock the bootloader - it doesn't involve Fastboot from the Platform Tools. I am aware that on standard Android/AOSP that it does involve Fastboot since for my phones I choose Google Pixel devices.
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Ah I wasn't aware that some devices do not require fastboot to finalize unlock and instead immediately unlock when toggling OEM Unlocking.
Is it possible to confirm the unlock by getting the bootloader vars using fastboot however?
Alternately, what's the easiest way to confirm the bootloader is unlocked?

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yes, that is not working ( bootloader mode - doesn't let you choose ). Fastboot doesn't work with samsung, they deliberately change their code, try it yourself.
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According to this post, you should have your bootloader unlocked now. Could you try following the instructions listed and report back?
Could you also explain in more detail how you can get the OEM unlocking option to appear?
I seem to be having no luck. You do own a US model, correct?
roirraW edor ehT said:
These are the necessary steps on this tablet to unlock the bootloader - it doesn't involve Fastboot from the Platform Tools. I am aware that on standard Android/AOSP that it does involve Fastboot since for my phones I choose Google Pixel devices.
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GlitterFartzz said:
Ah I wasn't aware that some devices do not require fastboot to finalize unlock and instead immediately unlock when toggling OEM Unlocking.
Is it possible to confirm the unlock by getting the bootloader vars using fastboot however?
Alternately, what's the easiest way to confirm the bootloader is unlocked?
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Actually, although the instructions don't make it clear without the context of seeing what's on the screen, steps 5 through 7 are what unlock the bootloader. OEM Unlocking still only (normally) enables unlocking the bootloader:
5. While holding volume up and volume down, plug the tablet into your PC via USB
Let go of volume keys as soon as the blue-green screen shows up
6. Press and hold volume up for 5 seconds, the screen will change to a confirmation prompt
7. Press volume up again to confirm, the tablet will reboot
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Also, just as on the Google Pixel and many or all other devices, the easiest way to see that your bootloader is unlocked is the (IMHO) big honking stupid advertisement when you reboot or turn on your device that the bootloader is unlocked and the (paraphrasing) "hey thieves, if you just stole this device, you're in luck because you can hack into someone's account easier since this device's bootloader is unlocked" that stays on the screen seemingly forever.
I know that if they're actually technically savvy they'd be able to find that out anyway, but all this forced pre-boot screen does is punish those who unlock their bootloader. End Rant.

Ah I see what you mean, so It's been stated that US devices either resist BL unlocks e entirely or require alternative solutions.
That being said, has there been reports of UI bugs causing the option to appear on USA models under certain circumstances?
roirraW edor ehT said:
Actually, although the instructions don't make it clear without the context of seeing what's on the screen, steps 5 through 7 are what unlock the bootloader. OEM Unlocking still only (normally) enables unlocking the bootloader:
Also, just as on the Google Pixel and many or all other devices, the easiest way to see that your bootloader is unlocked is the (IMHO) big honking stupid advertisement when you reboot or turn on your device that the bootloader is unlocked and the (paraphrasing) "hey thieves, if you just stole this device, you're in luck because you can hack into someone's account easier since this device's bootloader is unlocked" that stays on the screen seemingly forever.
I know that if they're actually technically savvy they'd be able to find that out anyway, but all this forced pre-boot screen does is punish those who unlock their bootloader. End Rant.
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That being said, has there been reports of UI bugs causing the option to appear on USA models under certain circumstances?
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No. I've read every post in this section starting from when I pre-ordered mine (February?), and the only post I've seen about being able to enable OEM Unlocking was from @killerzac.
Too bad that doesn't easily lead to actually being able to unlock, even if the OEM Unlocking aspect was widely reproducible.

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yes, that is not working ( bootloader mode - doesn't let you choose ). Fastboot doesn't work with samsung, they deliberately change their code, try it yourself.
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Have you found a solution?
I'm in such a weird place. I'm in the UK my first Tab S8 Ultra unlocked originally but after relocking the bootloader I can't get the OEM Unlock to reappear. I needed an unlocked tablet so I bought another one and this one has never had the OEM Unlock option. Waited many sets of 7 days trying different Samsung accounts and Google accounts. I do notice like you that if you get to dev options quickly after boot OEM Unlock is there but it definitely hasn't loaded properly at this point and changing it does nothing. Tablet never gives the bootloader unlock option when you go through the process.
The only thing ive noticed is on both devices the KG Status is Active (Viewed in Download Mode). My S22 which has the OEM Unlock option shows it as inactive. Samsung have told me that I can send the tablet to them and they will look at it but I can't be without it at the moment. Don't know if both my tablets are wrongly reporting that they are in finance and MDM is locking it potentially following my Samsung account to the new tablet I bought.
Really annoyed with Samsung now spent hours on web chats with them where they keep making you reset the tablet and won't escalte it.
Even more annoying they won't look at my first tablet because it did unlock initially so the warrenty is void now that it won't unlock they have said they will replace the mainboard for £800.

@Jono0907 That really sucks! I'm sorry to hear about all the trouble. I "swear" - customer service these days. Someday, companies will just stop even having the (mostly) nearly useless customer service that they do now, and they just won't have any at all.

Jono0907 said:
Have you found a solution?
I'm in such a weird place. I'm in the UK my first Tab S8 Ultra unlocked originally but after relocking the bootloader I can't get the OEM Unlock to reappear. I needed an unlocked tablet so I bought another one and this one has never had the OEM Unlock option. Waited many sets of 7 days trying different Samsung accounts and Google accounts. I do notice like you that if you get to dev options quickly after boot OEM Unlock is there but it definitely hasn't loaded properly at this point and changing it does nothing. Tablet never gives the bootloader unlock option when you go through the process.
The only thing ive noticed is on both devices the KG Status is Active (Viewed in Download Mode). My S22 which has the OEM Unlock option shows it as inactive. Samsung have told me that I can send the tablet to them and they will look at it but I can't be without it at the moment. Don't know if both my tablets are wrongly reporting that they are in finance and MDM is locking it potentially following my Samsung account to the new tablet I bought.
Really annoyed with Samsung now spent hours on web chats with them where they keep making you reset the tablet and won't escalte it.
Even more annoying they won't look at my first tablet because it did unlock initially so the warrenty is void now that it won't unlock they have said they will replace the mainboard for £800.
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Hi Jono,
I haven't look at it since and I'm pretty sure your finding is very much same as mine, Quote "Table never gives the bootloader unlock option". I gave my s8+ to my 5 years old son as his toy now. Piece of garbage without ROOTing for me. I'm reverting back to using my tabS6. You might hapend to see me on the northen line with my TabS6, very rare scene.