I am about to press the button on buying a 512Gb dual SIM N9600 from a reputable seller on ebay. This will be my first Snapdragon Samsung. I am trying to find out from the seller what firmware it has on it.
I think I will want to put firmware on it from my own region. Does it matter what the original firmware is if I want to install my local stock firmware via Odin?
I assume it is still the case that putting another region's stock firmware does not affect Knox or the security folder or warranty etc. Is that right?
Last question. The 512Gb dual SIM is not available in my region. Am I right that the firmware I can download for my region would be the same, whatever the storage size and whether it is single or dual SIM?
TIA
You can only flash 9600 firmware on a 9600. So make sure there is firmware for 9600s available for your region.
As long as you don't unlock the bootloader and you're flashing official Samsung factory firmware, you won't trip Knox. Knox is tripped by unlocking the bootloader and/or flashing unofficial firmware.
Yes, the firmware for a dual SIM is the same as single SIM.
Mr. Orange 645 said:
You can only flash 9600 firmware on a 9600. So make sure there is firmware for 9600s available for your region.
As long as you don't unlock the bootloader and you're flashing official Samsung factory firmware, you won't trip Knox. Knox is tripped by unlocking the bootloader and/or flashing unofficial firmware.
Yes, the firmware for a dual SIM is the same as single SIM.
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Thanks for the reply. Yes, one main reason I am going for the 9600 is because the only firmware available for my region is for 9600. My region previously had the Exynos variant on Samsung phones but for some reason Samsung has switched my region to Snapdragon 9600 on the Note 9.
Am I right that the only reason to unlock the bootloader is for if/when I want to install custom recovery? I am pleased to see that it is possible to do so on the 9600.
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Thanks for the reply. Yes, one main reason I am going for the 9600 is because the only firmware available for my region is for 9600. My region previously had the Exynos variant on Samsung phones but for some reason Samsung has switched my region to Snapdragon 9600 on the Note 9.
Am I right that the only reason to unlock the bootloader is for if/when I want to install custom recovery? I am pleased to see that it is possible to do so on the 9600.
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That's correct. Unlocking the bootloader allows for root, custom recovery, and custom ROMs. It also permanently trips Knox.
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I saw the unlocked firmware floating around the forums that require Odin to flash. I currently have Verizon and was wondering if flashing the firmware would trip knox and remove features such as Samsung Pay and Secure folder.
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I saw the unlocked firmware floating around the forums that require Odin to flash. I currently have Verizon and was wondering if flashing the firmware would trip knox and remove features such as Samsung Pay and Secure folder.
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This is a fair question and I'm inclined to say yes. I will tyr thim myself to find out as I picked up my Locked Note 8 today and in the same postion as you.
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I saw the unlocked firmware floating around the forums that require Odin to flash. I currently have Verizon and was wondering if flashing the firmware would trip knox and remove features such as Samsung Pay and Secure folder.
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no it will not. confirmed working on the unlocked firmware and tmob firmware
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no it will not. confirmed working on the unlocked firmware and tmob firmware
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Yup, I flashed it and it did not trip Knox. Was on Stock AT&T then went to Unlocked firmware.
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Yup, I flashed it and it did not trip Knox. Was on Stock AT&T then went to Unlocked firmware.
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What are the benefits of having the unlocked firmware?
guaneet said:
no it will not. confirmed working on the unlocked firmware and tmob firmware
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GallardosEggrollShop said:
Yup, I flashed it and it did not trip Knox. Was on Stock AT&T then went to Unlocked firmware.
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That is awesome to know we have the option. And I assume if you ever go back to flashing the carrier firmware it also wouldn't trip Knox?
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What are the benefits of having the unlocked firmware?
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I think the benefit would be if the carrier doesn't release timely updated but Samsung releases it for the unlocked device. Or to get rid of bloatware preinstalled by carriers.
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That is awesome to know we have the option. And I assume if you ever go back to flashing the carrier firmware it also wouldn't trip Knox?
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Correct. You must use a custom odin version to flash the unlocked version and the regular/latest odin to flash the carrier version.
And no it will not trip knox period.
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jellybear456 said:
What are the benefits of having the unlocked firmware?
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A bloatfree stock Samsung rom. So no tmob/att/Verizon apps, unlimited hotspot, a few other things too but depending on the carrier you might not have voLTE , Wi-Fi calling, RCS, 4x4 mini, 256qam.
I stuck with the stock carrier rom because everything just works.
Updates are usually quicker with a carrier rom, but lately Samsung is releasing unlocked updates within a week after carrier
I've been using the unlocked firmware for a few days and it's been great. The bloatware took up at least a few gigs of space and I got those back with the unlocked. I also feel my battery life is better but could just be a placebo effect. Regardless I'm glad I did it.
I may flash it. Although, I do have Xfinity Mobile, and I was shocked that nothing Comcast came on the device.
I've been using the unlocked firmware since I've got the phone and it's been fine.
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I may flash it. Although, I do have Xfinity Mobile, and I was shocked that nothing Comcast came on the device.
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What is the product code for xfinity? For instance, Sprint is SPR, T-Mobile is TMB...is xfinity CCT?
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What is the product code for xfinity? For instance, Sprint is SPR, T-Mobile is TMB...is xfinity CCT?
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How would I get that info for you? Under About Phone?
Edit: I checked under about phone->carrier softver: CCT.
If you flash xfinity to unlocked, do you get all bands working for carriers like tmobile?
thanks.
Hello,
I have flashed unlocked firmware to network unlocked T-Mobile Note 8s without tripping Knox yet.
I have also flashed specific CSCs to T-Mobile Note 8s without issue.
In each instance I used the Prince Comsy version of Odin.
So if i don't care about Samsung pay do I care of Knox is tripped? I just want AOSP on this stupid note 88
As long as your phone is unlocked meaning it takes any sim card then flashing say BTU firmware which is Samsung own international unlocked version then it will be fine and Knox will not be triggered as it's stock firmware. But big thing make sure your phone is unlocked and not carrier branded locked to a specific network because I understand it will brick your device. Always allow oem unlocking in developer options.
Where can I find Factory Unlocked Firmware for S10? I want my Sprint S10 to Work just like a factory unlocked S10 that comes if you buy from Samsung.com? Please help.
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Where can I find Factory Unlocked Firmware for S10? I want my Sprint S10 to Work just like a factory unlocked S10 that comes if you buy from Samsung.com? Please help.
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www.sammobile.com goto firmware section and look for your model (eg. SM-G97*U1).
www.updato.com search for your model.
Download samfirm.exe or the Frija app and odin and use either samfirm.exe or frija to download your firmware. Then use odin to install firmware.
This is a Note 8 forum so look at the s10 forum for a guide to go from SM-G97*U to SM-G97*U1 .
First of all, thanks to Raymonf (I dont know his XDA Username) for making these Odin files. This new version of modded Odin allows for flashing custom and official tars AND also compressed binaries, which Samsung will be using in all Odin firmwares from Oreo on.
Oh and doing this doesnt wipe data if you do exactly what I wrote below.
1. Download your devices firmware from below
2. Enable USB debugging by going to settings > about phone > software info > click build number 7 times and enter your password
3. Open command prompt on your PC and type adb reboot bootloader
4. Open odin and select the AP, BL, CP, and HOME_CSC file in their corresponding locations
5. Start it
6. You are there!
To go back, do the exact same thing with the U firmware files!
Odin modded by Raymond: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lOf_CGeSg7xTB6zgLAE95G9GPmzTv6EJ/view?usp=sharing
G960U1: http://samsung-updates.com/details/122036//SM-G960U1/XAA/G960U1UEU1ARBG.html
G965U1: http://samsung-updates.com/details/122548//SM-G965U1/XAA/G965U1UEU1ARBG.html
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Thank you for this. In all of the download mirrors for the s9+ the free download is unavailable. Is it asking to much to upload to a site that will offer free downloads?
dave812 said:
Thank you for this. In all of the download mirrors for the s9+ the free download is unavailable. Is it asking to much to upload to a site that will offer free downloads?
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Any other links to download the U firmware?
What's the difference on the mod one?
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What's the difference on the mod one?
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The modded/patched Odin has the model-ID and SHA hash check disabled, therefore allowing you to flash an unbranded "U1" firmware onto a branded "U" phone and vice versa.
As of now this works on most US Qualcom (QC) models, but an increasing number of international Exynos (EX) models now include a new RMM security which prevents this kind of cross-flashing unless you first disable the RMM, by flashing an RMM-Disabler package through TWRP.
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The modded/patched Odin has the model-ID and SHA hash check disabled, therefore allowing you to flash an unbranded "U1" firmware onto a branded "U" phone and vice versa.
As of now this works on most US Qualcom (QC) models, but an increasing number of international Exynos (EX) models now include a new RMM security which prevents this kind of cross-flashing unless you first disable the RMM, by flashing an RMM-Disabler package through TWRP.
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Probably gives better chance to root huh?
What I'm not clear on is: after I flashed my factory unlocked s9 to the VZW U firmware to see if I could get video calling to work (it didn't) then flashing back to what has been described as stock U1 ARBG firmware, in my about phone it still says VZW/VZW/XAA. Is this set by the SIM. Will this only change when I put a different carriers SIM card into the phone?
Question, before i dive in...
My UICC is locked to Sprint right now (damn 50 day limit) and I was wondering, if I flash this U1 rom, would I be able to edit the APN? Has anyone else done this?
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What I'm not clear on is: after I flashed my factory unlocked s9 to the VZW U firmware to see if I could get video calling to work (it didn't) then flashing back to what has been described as stock U1 ARBG firmware, in my about phone it still says VZW/VZW/XAA. Is this set by the SIM. Will this only change when I put a different carriers SIM card into the phone?
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That's correct, the unbranded "U1" firmware sets the carrier parameters based on every different carrier sim card inserted.
Don't worry about the VZW/VZW/XAA, for all intended purposes the phone acts as Verizon phone.
It's just a flag, but if you can't sleep over it then do this while rooted:
adb shell su -c echo "VZW" > /efs/imei/mps_code.dat
adb shell su -c echo "VZW" > /efs/imei/omcnw_code.dat
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Question, before i dive in...
My UICC is locked to Sprint right now (damn 50 day limit) and I was wondering, if I flash this U1 rom, would I be able to edit the APN? Has anyone else done this?
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Flashing the unbranded "U1" firmware will neither unlock the network nor the APN settings if you keep using a Sprint sim.
On the other hand, if you unlock the network and insert an AT&T or Tmobile sim then you should be able to edit the APN, but then again you don't have to edit it because it gets set automatically based on the type of sim inserted.
Thanks a lot, quick question, i have an at&t "U" model, manage to install the U1 software (wanna get rid of all the at&t apps), everything its working just fine, but when an update comes to the U1 model, can i install it the regular way on odin, or do a need to follow this steps again??
here's the link i use from another post to dowload the system a bit faster: https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=257047 greatings to the author.
Does doing this trip knox? I'm actually thinking of flashing Sprint firmware on my S9+ unlocked (XAA)
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Does doing this trip knox? I'm actually thinking of flashing Sprint firmware on my S9+ unlocked (XAA)
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Hasn't tripped my Knox but YMMV.
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Hasn't tripped my Knox but YMMV.
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Wait do you have the same XXA unlocked model variant and tried flashing it? I'm also assuming that YMMV means "Your Model May Vary"..
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Wait do you have the same XXA unlocked model variant and tried flashing it? I'm also assuming that YMMV means "Your Model May Vary"..
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Your Milage May Vary. I have a factory unlocked S9. When you flash firmware there are risk, don't hold me accountable if your Knox gets tripped some how. People hose their phones in flashing accidents then say someone gave them wrong info.
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Your Milage May Vary. I have a factory unlocked S9. When you flash firmware there are risk, don't hold me accountable if your Knox gets tripped some how. People hose their phones in flashing accidents then say someone gave them wrong info.
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I wouldn't blame you lol, yes I know there's a risk. But you have stated earlier that you flashed a firmware and it didn't trip knox, so I'm wondering if you flashed a carrier firmware "U" on your SM-G960U1 device..
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Wait do you have the same XXA unlocked model variant and tried flashing it? I'm also assuming that YMMV means "Your Model May Vary"..
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I'm glad to report that after flashing the Sprint firmware on my unlocked S9+ worked no issues and knox was not tripped. Now I've noticed that even though the Sprint splashscreen didn't show up at boot, while in setup the phone did detect the exact carrier I was on (Boost Mobile) and the phone showed the Boost Mobile splashscreen upon reboot and all the Boost Mobile apps as well as some bloatware loaded onto the phone as if it were a phone I purchased through them.
So if I flash my tmobile device to the u1 firmware can I then root my device and put twrp on it?
Is any root method available for the t-mobile version?
I'm hoping to get root on this phone and I remember reading somewhere that bootloader unlock was possible on the n9600 model. I have the n9600 firmware and the patched Odin on my computer and was wondering if anyone had tried this or if this phone would even boot after being flashed with this firmware. The n9600 from what I understand is a Snapdragon model and the only difference is the addition of a second Sim slot.
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I'm hoping to get root on this phone and I remember reading somewhere that bootloader unlock was possible on the n9600 model. I have the n9600 firmware and the patched Odin on my computer and was wondering if anyone had tried this or if this phone would even boot after being flashed with this firmware. The n9600 from what I understand is a Snapdragon model and the only difference is the addition of a second Sim slot.
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you do know the phone is almost 1 year old right?
if the n960u still dosent have root, its for a good reason.
if it were so simple as to flashing an other firmware, i can guarantee you the snapdragon dev thread would be flooded with roms and stuff instead of having 2 releases.( 1 recovery, 1 rom)
to me implied logic tells me that the above should have been self evident.
sorry if i pass as a realist.
I am wondering if it might be possible to change the CSC of an SM-N950U1 (possibly an SM-N950U) to the Hong Kong region. This might allow one to access OEM unlock in developer settings and enable an unlockable bootloader to install custom ROMs with.
If this were to be successful, would all of the LTE/CDMA/GSM bands that come with the phone's hardware still work?
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I am wondering if it might be possible to change the CSC of an SM-N950U1 (possibly an SM-N950U) to the Hong Kong region. This might allow one to access OEM unlock in developer settings and enable an unlockable bootloader to install custom ROMs with.
If this were to be successful, would all of the LTE/CDMA/GSM bands that come with the phone's hardware still work?
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1rst Nope! You will always have a LOCKED bootloader! No getting that unlocked!
2nd The OEM switch is ONLY for the Exynos models (SM-N950F/ N / F/DS models)!! (Now there was one in the combination firmware for SM-N950U/U1 BUT it doesn't do the same function as the one for the exynos models, so it won't do you any good!)
3rd the Hong Kong on SM-N9500 snapdragon you'll need a crom file to unlock I believe. And it's only for that model.
4th the firmware for SM-N9500 is NOT compatible with SM-N950U/U1/W. Samsung made enough changes to the firmware that it most likely brick your phone. (I think in the partitions of the phones that differ.)
5th search for the thread for "safestrap" it's in the note 8 rom section! It allows you to install root Samsung nougat rom (for now, pie might come later but who knows) on later bootloaders. Make sure you read and reread the first post and make sure you understand the information and instructions on how to do it. It isn't that easy as the OEM switch for exynos but it gives you rooted Samsung Nougat rom.
Also look in that thread if it is possible to switch csc to international CSC's.
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1rst Nope! You will always have a LOCKED bootloader! No getting that unlocked!
2nd The OEM switch is ONLY for the Exynos models (SM-N950F/ N / F/DS models)!! (Now there was one in the combination firmware for SM-N950U/U1 BUT it doesn't do the same function as the one for the exynos models, so it won't do you any good!)
3rd the Hong Kong on SM-N9500 snapdragon you'll need a crom file to unlock I believe. And it's only for that model.
4th the firmware for SM-N9500 is NOT compatible with SM-N950U/U1/W. Samsung made enough changes to the firmware that it most likely brick your phone. (I think in the partitions of the phones that differ.)
5th search for the thread for "safestrap" it's in the note 8 rom section! It allows you to install root Samsung nougat rom (for now, pie might come later but who knows) on later bootloaders. Make sure you read and reread the first post and make sure you understand the information and instructions on how to do it. It isn't that easy as the OEM switch for exynos but it gives you rooted Samsung Nougat rom.
Also look in that thread if it is possible to switch csc to international CSC's.
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Can I modify feature file and flash it again?
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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