Snapdragon root legit? - Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

Yes!Good work guys!

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

StoneyJSG said:
Yes, he is actually. You might want to message him. Here's his thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s1...-bl-unlock-t3929385/post80223207#post80223207
Also, someone rooted the Sprint 5G variant here:
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The guy who started the thread was soliciting help to get it to work, but that doesn't mean he succeeded. If you dig into the replies, the only known success in the U.S. is the Exynos version. The Sprint S10 5G version (SM-G977P) is the only exception and success for Snapdragon. Other U.S. models like SM-G977U are hopeless.
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Greg1007 said:
Root has been possible on snapdragon-based SM-G97_0 for a few months now, but not the G97_U. What matters is the ability to unlock the bootloader.
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The only known success and exception is the Sprint S10 5G version (SM-G977P). All other Snapdragon-based S10 phones in the U.S. such as SM-G977U are hopeless.

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

Oops, duplicate post.

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

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

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

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

Its available

what's available?

Root for the S10 line of US snapdragon phones.

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

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

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So where is the unlock switch?

I've got an FD, cant find it in developers or security. Anyone seen this buried in there somewhere?
krabman said:
I've got an FD, cant find it in developers or security. Anyone seen this buried in there somewhere?
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I'm on the same boat mate.
Uh oh, that's not good.
xxx42069 said:
Uh oh, that's not good.
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Is yours exynos model too?
eaglerazor123 said:
Is yours exynos model too?
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Yes. I have (or will have soon) sm-n950f. Unfortunately I can't help because it's been ordered but hasn't shipped yet. Should ship tomorrow.
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krabman said:
I've got an FD, cant find it in developers or security. Anyone seen this buried in there somewhere?
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That's strange that it's not there. The s8 was as simple as flipping a switch in developer options right? I found only this one article on it which claims its in developer options but the article looks kind of shady to me. Some typos and all of a sudden he starts mentioning LG half way down so not sure if it's any help. Take a look:
https://www.techy19.com/2017/09/unlock-bootloader-of-samsung-galaxy-5-steps.html?m=1
xxx42069 said:
Yes. I have (or will have soon) sm-n950f. Unfortunately I can't help because it's been ordered but hasn't shipped yet. Should ship tomorrow.
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That's strange that it's not there. The s8 was as simple as flipping a switch in developer options right? I found only this one article on it which claims its in developer options but the article looks kind of shady to me. Some typos and all of a sudden he starts mentioning LG half way down so not sure if it's any help. Take a look:
https://www.techy19.com/2017/09/unlock-bootloader-of-samsung-galaxy-5-steps.html?m=1
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Yeah that's not reliable.
eaglerazor123 said:
Yeah that's not reliable.
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Damn, didn't think so. Sorry I can't be of more help. I'm rooting for you guys. Hope you find it, we won't get far without it.
I've unlocked a lot of phones both before and after that switch was added. The scary scenario is that all Note8's are locked. I hope not because I like this phone and would hate to have to sell it. There are others though, could be the switch is hidden, could be you don't need it, etc. Lets not lose hope yet.
krabman said:
I've unlocked a lot of phones both before and after that switch was added. The scary scenario is that all Note8's are locked. I hope not because I like this phone and would hate to have to sell it. There are others though, could be the switch is hidden, could be you don't need it, etc. Lets not lose hope yet.
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I sure hope they aren't all locked. I went to great lengths and expense to get the international version. Even switched carriers to get it.
krabman said:
I've unlocked a lot of phones both before and after that switch was added. The scary scenario is that all Note8's are locked. I hope not because I like this phone and would hate to have to sell it. There are others though, could be the switch is hidden, could be you don't need it, etc. Lets not lose hope yet.
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I've been doing a bunch of google searches on this and I'm seeing some mixed messages. The majority of what I'm seeing say if oem unlock is not there, it's because the oem or carrier has removed it because they don't want you to unlock the BL.
I did see 2 instances where people say if you have an international version of a phone and it's not there, it's because it comes with the BL already unlocked and thus that option doesn't need to be there.
While I hope that's the case, I doubt it. For 2 reasons. 1- the vast majority of what I'm seeing basically say the oem has removed it and your **** out of luck. 2- the international s8 had it there so it's unlikely it just comes with the BL unlocked from the factory.
Edit: And now I'm even more confused. There is a guy here that says he has it in his dev options and he has a screenshot to show it.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/help/info-note-8-exynos-n950f-fd-oem-unlock-t3673140

Are all US carriers and unlocked models the same hardware?

Are all US carriers and unlocked models the same hardware? If I unlock the AT&T SM-N960U I bought will it work on Sprint and Verizon? If I flash the AT&T version to Verizon or unlocked ROM, will it be unlocked for all carriers and Samsung Pay/Google Pay working correctly? Thanks.
There is a search feature with quite a few threads on this.
And XDA continues to be a personal Google for around users minus the search. XDA Quora.
@rbiter said:
There is a search feature with quite a few threads on this.
And XDA continues to be a personal Google for around users minus the search. XDA Quora.
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Specific to the Note9, there's practically nothing that answers the OPs questions.
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Specific to the Note9, there's practically nothing that answers the OPs questions.
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Searched a while and I think I pieced together that all the models are the same. Unlocked model just don't have bloats nor timely updates. Most seems to like carrier models better and T-Mobile (and Sprint model?) have firmware to enable unique LTE bands
Peichen01 said:
Searched a while and I think I pieced together that all the models are the same. Unlocked model just don't have bloats nor timely updates. Most seems to like carrier models better and T-Mobile (and Sprint model?) have firmware to enable unique LTE bands
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You supposedly have to flash the unlocked firmware and then the firmware of the carrier you want. I can't seem to find unlocked firmware on https://samsung-firmware.org/model/SM-N960U/ or if that's even the right spot. I've spent hours trying to figure this out and I think I give up.
Maybe its just assumed then, but all US models should be identical except for firmware. Samsung has been doing this for a bit, so there might not be a note 9 thread on it, but it was that way on note 8. Flashing factory official carrier firmwares makes it where any US model can use any firmware as far as I know.
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besweeet said:
You supposedly have to flash the unlocked firmware and then the firmware of the carrier you want. I can't seem to find unlocked firmware on https://samsung-firmware.org/model/SM-N960U/ or if that's even the right spot. I've spent hours trying to figure this out and I think I give up.
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The firmware you seek is in a thread in the note 9 forums, in the guides section.
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nuclearrage said:
The firmware you seek is in a thread in the note 9 forums, in the guides section.
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I assume the thread you're referring to is https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77434256&postcount=4 as it's the only thing within the first five pages that seemed relevant. Will take it from there.
besweeet said:
I assume the thread you're referring to is https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77434256&postcount=4 as it's the only thing within the first five pages that seemed relevant. Will take it from there.
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There is also one with just the U1 and Odin stuff. I think by niceygpt or something close to that, I tried to link it but I messed up somehow.
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There is a search feature with quite a few threads on this.
And XDA continues to be a personal Google for around users minus the search. XDA Quora.
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nuclearrage said:
There is also one with just the U1 and Odin stuff. I think by niceygpt or something close to that, I tried to link it but I messed up somehow.
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I saw that, but I've yet to find anything that explains whether U and U1 firmware are compatible across devices.

Is there any working method (free or paid) for unlocking the bootloader of P20 Pro?

Hi everyone!
I am wondering if there is still a way for unlocking the bootloader of P20 Pro.
Basically, as you might already know, Huawei has removed the "bootloader unlock" page from its website. The paid service (DU-Unlocker) also does not have the device listed in its supported models.
Is there any working method now in 2019 whether it is free or paid or as a service that can unlock the bootloader of this device?
Your help will be greatly appreciated.
I used this guy on eBay:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/fonzdirect
It took him a few days to do it, but it worked great!
Cheers
Steve
Funny how you know huawei stopped unlocking bootloaders and then dont find tyhe awnsers posted in the forum about other places that can unlock it for you for 15-25 bucks
RiTCHiE007 said:
Funny how you know Huawei stopped unlocking bootloaders and then don't find the answers posted in the forum about other places that can unlock it for you for 15-25 bucks
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It would have been much better if you took a minute to share those posts here rather than finding it "funny". I sadly did not find those answers that you are talking about. Thanks anyway.
kenshiwara said:
It would have been much better if you took a minute to share those posts here rather than finding it "funny". I sadly did not find those answers that you are talking about. Thanks anyway.
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Well I'm not gonna post something I find shady tho.
picitup said:
I used this guy on eBay:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/fonzdirect
It took him a few days to do it, but it worked great!
Cheers
Steve
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Do you have the link? (The bootloader link) and you unlock before or after 9/01/19 ? thnxS!
irc75 said:
Do you have the link? (The bootloader link) and you unlock before or after 9/01/19 ? thnxS!
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Hi sorry but I just checked and he's not selling them any more - maybe send him a message? I bought on the 2nd Jan.
Cheers
Steve
picitup said:
Hi sorry but I just checked and he's not selling them any more - maybe send him a message? I bought on the 2nd Jan.
Cheers
Steve
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Np The unlockers have since the 9th January the service dropped, thats the reason about the question, thank you very much!
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SIM carrier unlock or bootloader?
picitup said:
I used this guy on eBay:
ttps://www ebay couk /usr / fonzdirect
It took him a few days to do it, but it worked great!
Cheers
Steve
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Hello, pardon me for inquiring further if you truly meant bootloader unlock code for p20 pro from "fonzdirect" on ebay, the seller you mentioned, as he does not provide bootloader unlock codes. His service only unlocks the SIM card to be used on other mobile phone carriers outside of U.K. "02 network", Vodafone, and perhaps others. I did not find his store to provide the service in which this thread is referencing. For the sake of accuracy, might you be conflating the two?
I have paid MinistryofSolutions the 30Euros on Christmas Day for the p20 pro bootloader unlock; however, that was the week his unlock services went down. I was refunded my money that same afternoon and have noticed the website reflect his no longer being able to provide the codes. I cannot justify paying a cent more for FunkyHawaii for what I will use it for. I simply want VoLTE and VoWiFI to be enabled on AT&T through property flags. Cheers.
kenshiwara said:
Hi everyone!
I am wondering if there is still a way for unlocking the bootloader of P20 Pro.
Basically, as you might already know, Huawei has removed the "bootloader unlock" page from its website. The paid service (DU-Unlocker) also does not have the device listed in its supported models.
Is there any working method now in 2019 whether it is free or paid or as a service that can unlock the bootloader of this device?
Your help will be greatly appreciated.
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There's a few services out there. I bought a code from global-unlocking-solutions.miiduu.com but still haven't received it. Will keep you posted if I get it.
free2live said:
There's a few services out there. I bought a code from global-unlocking-solutions.miiduu.com but still haven't received it. Will keep you posted if I get it.
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Did you ever get your code from them?
inneyeseakay said:
Did you ever get your code from them?
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Unfortunately not. They did refund me though.
picitup said:
I used this guy on eBay:
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these are jsut SIM-lock unlocking codes
Yes, looks like he's stopped doing it. Bummer.
Steve
Anyone tried HalabTech?
I've never dealt with them before and I don't want to risk paying to mess up my phone.
I'm not allowed to post links but googling "halabtech p20 pro bootloader" should get you there if you feel rich and brave.
barongas said:
Anyone tried HalabTech?
I've never dealt with them before and I don't want to risk paying to mess up my phone.
I'm not allowed to post links but googling "halabtech p20 pro bootloader" should get you there if you feel rich and brave.
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Did anyone try this ?

LG G8 just got root yesterday

Someone in China make all G8, G8s, V50 rooted yesterday, without breaking the phone. Sorry for I don't know how it works.
The guy is the moderator of a forum in China, which is about LG phones since years ago. In the past he always help to unlock, root and make ROMs for LG phones, but now this guy count on this to make money and just sell phones he polished, refusing to tell how.
Anyway, I'm going to buy his phone now, G8 is quite a good phone, I really hope a guide to root can be made soon.
King Kaer said:
Someone in China make all G8, G8s, V50 rooted yesterday, without breaking the phone. Sorry for I don't know how it works.
The guy is the moderator of a forum in China, which is about LG phones since years ago. In the past he always help to unlock, root and make ROMs for LG phones, but now this guy count on this to make money and just sell phones he polished, refusing to tell how.
Anyway, I'm going to buy his phone now, G8 is quite a good phone, I really hope a guide to root can be made soon.
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Please report back when/if you receive the phone.
Edit: And, could you link to the forum that this guy is at?
King Kaer said:
Someone in China make all G8, G8s, V50 rooted yesterday, without breaking the phone. Sorry for I don't know how it works.
The guy is the moderator of a forum in China, which is about LG phones since years ago. In the past he always help to unlock, root and make ROMs for LG phones, but now this guy count on this to make money and just sell phones he polished, refusing to tell how.
Anyway, I'm going to buy his phone now, G8 is quite a good phone, I really hope a guide to root can be made soon.
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jthein1989 said:
Please report back when/if you receive the phone.
Edit: And, could you link to the forum that this guy is at?
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The form is http://www.lgbbs.com/ but seems has no useful threads now. I will show you the phone when I get it.
Are you sure about V50? Cuz on that site I cannot find it...
Inerent said:
Are you sure about V50? Cuz on that site I cannot find it...
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I can confirm this as I saw his moment about the rooted V50. Teardown is required to root V50 and he can change the RAM to 12G and the storage to 1TB, quite crazy!
His main purpose is to sell rooted and modified LG devices.
wilkie0 said:
I can confirm this as I saw his moment about the rooted V50. Teardown is required to root V50 and he can change the RAM to 12G and the storage to 1TB, quite crazy!
His main purpose is to sell rooted and modified LG devices.
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wtf man!?!
KanBorges said:
wtf man!?!
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He changes the ram an storage with heat gun special machine. Your phone must be there. Not interested in this method of root.
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hello, for a couple of days looking for the possibility to get root permissions but unfortunately I can't find solutions. I currently own a LG G8s ThinQ (LM-G810EAW). I find only previous root permissions to this smartphone. Thanks a lot for the collaboration
there is no possibility at the moment the bootloader is not yet released by LG
but we have good results with the G8S. In ADB mode there are some instructions what to do to unlock the bootloder
Inerent said:
He changes the ram an storage with heat gun special machine. Your phone must be there. Not interested in this method of root.
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I don't really care much about the RAM or the storage. But how can you achieve root by messing with the phone internally?
Inerent said:
He changes the ram an storage with heat gun special machine. Your phone must be there. Not interested in this method of root.
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Agreed. I'm not interested in root where I have to ship my phone off somewhere or buy phone from someone.
The mint (unrooted) V35 I have (but not using) is because someone on XDA offered to sell me theirs -- so they could buy rooted V35 from China. A few weeks later, they updated me on their progress -- said the rooted phone they received from China not nearly great condition like the one they sold me.
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KanBorges said:
I don't really care much about the RAM or the storage. But how can you achieve root by messing with the phone internally?
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Some low level bypass or something where you mess with the circuitry. It would negate the IP68 rating, taking it apart like that.
I have on root G8,too
I have on root G8,too
JohnLance117 said:
I have on root G8,too
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Where's the proof?
wilkie0 said:
I can confirm this as I saw his moment about the rooted V50. Teardown is required to root V50 and he can change the RAM to 12G and the storage to 1TB, quite crazy!
His main purpose is to sell rooted and modified LG devices.
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It seems he can unlock BL officially and root V50 and G8 even without tearing down the phone. I guess he got some tools or files from LG company.
wilkie0 said:
It seems he can unlock BL officially and root V50 and G8 even without tearing down the phone. I guess he got some tools or files from LG company.
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So make an app or a way to do it, and charge for it. I'll do it.
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So make an app or a way to do it, and charge for it. I'll do it.
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I'm sure the V50 community would have no issue in creating a bounty for whoever unlocks/roots the V50. I'd put money down now!
KanBorges said:
I'm sure the V50 community would have no issue in creating a bounty for whoever unlocks/roots the V50. I'd put money down now!
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I'll do it for the LM-G820UM! ?
V50 here, will donate something like 50 usd
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I'll do it for the LM-G820UM! ?
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V50 here, will donate something like 50 usd
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I'll do $100 Maybe we can set something up through PayPal or something.
Up! Maybe I'll add 100 also. V50 Korean here.

New User Rooting Help

Howdy, folks.
I'm coming from a 3+ year old HTC10 and have an S10 ( G973UZKAXAA factory rooted) on the way. My understanding is that this is the Snapdragon CPU. Can someone point me to the correct thread/guide to root this phone? I'm seeing instructions for Magisk and TWRP, but I'm new to the Samsung world, so I'm a bit confused on where to start.
Thanks in advance!
BillTheCat said:
Howdy, folks.
I'm coming from a 3+ year old HTC10 and have an S10 ( G973UZKAXAA factory rooted) on the way. My understanding is that this is the Snapdragon CPU. Can someone point me to the correct thread/guide to root this phone? I'm seeing instructions for Magisk and TWRP, but I'm new to the Samsung world, so I'm a bit confused on where to start.
Thanks in advance!
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I think you mean factory unlocked not factory rooted. Also US Snapdragon phones can't be rooted and most likely never will.
BillTheCat said:
Howdy, folks.
I'm coming from a 3+ year old HTC10 and have an S10 ( G973UZKAXAA factory rooted) on the way. My understanding is that this is the Snapdragon CPU. Can someone point me to the correct thread/guide to root this phone? I'm seeing instructions for Magisk and TWRP, but I'm new to the Samsung world, so I'm a bit confused on where to start.
Thanks in advance!
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Next time research before hitting the buy button. SMH.
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Next time research before hitting the buy button. SMH.
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I actually did. Apparently you were busy at the time posting snarky comments in other threads and missed it. Thanks for the help.
Tel864 said:
I think you mean factory unlocked not factory rooted. Also US Snapdragon phones can't be rooted and most likely never will.
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Yes, sorry - I mis-spoke - I did mean unlocked. In any case, for those of us who want to relieve ourselves of factory bloatware and have an unlocked and rooted phone, which model number would it be? There are variants all over the map.
Or, would this method using Magisk seemingly confirmed here at XDA get me where I want to be in terms of root?
Thanks in advance!
BillTheCat said:
Or, would this method using Magisk seemingly confirmed here at XDA get me where I want to be in terms of root?
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You need the international exynos s10 to get root.
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You need the international exynos s10 to get root.
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What confuses me is that some indications suggest that rooting the Snapdragon variant will work, though opinions are all over the map, and not all of them are current. Since development is constantly in motion, it's hard to know for sure.
Here's the link to a guide for rooting with Magisk:
https://www.idroidspace.com/how-to-root-galaxy-s10-xda-reddit/
Here's a guide to flashing TWRP for Snapdragon S10 (which wouldn't be possible without root, I presume):
https://twrp.me/samsung/samsunggalaxyS10qcom.html
Am I just reading all of this wrong? I'm sure you can appreciate that with all this conflicting information and hundreds upon hundreds of pages across multiple threads, it's hard to know for sure.
Thanks in advance!
Exynos models can be rooted. Only some snapdragon models can be rooted, but they aren't U.S. models. The U.S. model phones are locked down tight.
BillTheCat said:
What confuses me is that some indications suggest that rooting the Snapdragon variant will work, though opinions are all over the map, and not all of them are current. Since development is constantly in motion, it's hard to know for sure.
Here's the link to a guide for rooting with Magisk:
https://www.idroidspace.com/how-to-root-galaxy-s10-xda-reddit/
Here's a guide to flashing TWRP for Snapdragon S10 (which wouldn't be possible without root, I presume):
https://twrp.me/samsung/samsunggalaxyS10qcom.html
Am I just reading all of this wrong? I'm sure you can appreciate that with all this conflicting information and hundreds upon hundreds of pages across multiple threads, it's hard to know for sure.
Thanks in advance!
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Why are you linking external links shot TWRP, magisk and rooting when this place has all the answers already in the other s10 sub forum? I guess searching is not your forte [emoji90]
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Limeybastard said:
Why are you linking external links shot TWRP, magisk and rooting when this place has all the answers already in the other s10 sub forum? I guess searching is not your forte [emoji90]
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Alright there, hotshot. Show me where the thread is that matches my phone variant, and I'll take it from there.
Limeybastard said:
Why are you linking external links shot TWRP, magisk and rooting when this place has all the answers already in the other s10 sub forum? I guess searching is not your forte [emoji90]
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peachpuff said:
You need the international exynos s10 to get root.
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Except... this. Hence my confusion. Some of y'all are saying yes, others are saying no. It's hard to know what to do for sure.
BillTheCat said:
Except... this. Hence my confusion. Some of y'all are saying yes, others are saying no. It's hard to know what to do for sure.
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That article is not accurate. You can only root the top two models on that list.
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Limeybastard said:
That article is not accurate. You can only root the top two models on that list.
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See? That wasn't so hard, was it? There's a difference between being lazy and being confused by conflicting information. Wouldn't it be better to give someone the benefit of the doubt and try to help, instead of making snarky comments and hurling recriminations?
It has been well known that it's been at least several years or more since a US Samsung phone could be rooted.
Tel864 said:
It has been well known that it's been at least several years or more since a US Samsung phone could be rooted.
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To be expected if you've been a Samsung user all along. I've been an HTC user across the Tilt, HD2, Inspire, One and 10. That covers about... what... fifteen years?
So, "well known" to some is not so much to others. Obviously you immerse yourself in this, follow it vigorously, and therefore have knowledge that others don't. I buy a phone every couple years for business and personal use. I unlock, root, perhaps install a custom ROM but not always, install the necessary apps (TiBu, AdAware, etc.) and I'm done with it. It's not a hobby to me.
That said, I've already sent the phone back. Safe to assume the G975F/DS is what I'd be in need of?
BillTheCat said:
Safe to assume the G975F/DS is what I'd be in need of?
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Bingo.
BillTheCat said:
To be expected if you've been a Samsung user all along. I've been an HTC user across the Tilt, HD2, Inspire, One and 10. That covers about... what... fifteen years?
So, "well known" to some is not so much to others. Obviously you immerse yourself in this, follow it vigorously, and therefore have knowledge that others don't. I buy a phone every couple years for business and personal use. I unlock, root, perhaps install a custom ROM but not always, install the necessary apps (TiBu, AdAware, etc.) and I'm done with it. It's not a hobby to me.
That said, I've already sent the phone back. Safe to assume the G975F/DS is what I'd be in need of?
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Nope, wrong on all accounts. I came to the S9 then S10 after years of owning and developing firmware for Motorola phones. It doesn't take a genius to read and do a little research before they sink almost a grand into a phone. It also only takes less than a minute to Google and find the answer you've been hashing about for days. It sure as hell doesn't take a genius to figure out how to Google or even search XDA for that matter. Hell, it's been mentioned here a 100 times. If it takes you this long to figure out if you can root, you probably don't want to try.

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