New User Rooting Help - Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers

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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Limeybastard said:
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.

peachpuff said:
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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Unlock Boot Loader for the Note 3?

Searched but did not an answer.
Anyone aware of any work by the devs for unlocking the bootloader on the Note 3, or is this something that won't be available at all for this device?
If yes, then I'll wait for it. If it's not coming anytime soon and I'll just use Safestrap.
Thanks,
smokarz said:
Searched but did not an answer.,
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I seriously doubt it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sitesearch.php?q=Unlock Boot Loader for att Note 3?
XiphoneUzer said:
I seriously doubt it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sitesearch.php?q=Unlock Boot Loader for att Note 3?
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So point me to a thread in your search results that would answer my question
smokarz said:
So point me to a thread in your search results that would answer my question
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It has been talked about a lot. Safestrap is the only available method to do anything for our phone as of this time. I don't see a bootloader unlock coming anytime soon. They still haven't cracked it for the S4 to my knowledge.
Agent said:
It has been talked about a lot. Safestrap is the only available method to do anything for our phone as of this time. I don't see a bootloader unlock coming anytime soon. They still haven't cracked it for the S4 to my knowledge.
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Thanks, now that's being helpful.
So I guess we won't be seeing a bootloader unlock for a while.
Lol. It is funny that you say you searched though. One simple Google search would've given you your answer
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smokarz said:
Thanks, now that's being helpful.
So I guess we won't be seeing a bootloader unlock for a while.
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Unfortunately I don't see it happening ant time soon.
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Delakit said:
Lol. It is funny that you say you searched though. One simple Google search would've given you your answer
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I don't think you understand the question being asked.
smokarz said:
Searched but did not an answer.
Anyone aware of any work by the devs for unlocking the bootloader on the Note 3, or is this something that won't be available at all for this device?
If yes, then I'll wait for it. If it's not coming anytime soon and I'll just use Safestrap.
Thanks,
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I don't think you understand the question being asked.
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I searched "unlocking the bootloader on the Note 3" on Google and clicked the first link. Took under a minute. You could even simply look around this forum and find your answers in many different threads as this question is asked every single day and usually gets worse replies than the one's you've received so far. Developers continually state the request of users to not nag about release dates, progress, etc... Maybe even throw a little common sense in and think to yourself
"Hmm. If I was a developer and I was getting asked the same questions 100+ times a day - cluttering my thread - while I'm putting my hard work into developing FOR FREE on my own personal downtime for the community, wouldn't I get irritated after the millionth time too?"
Or something along those lines. Hundreds will agree, hundreds will disagree, even more won't care.
Conclusion: Search, Research, Search again.
Developers are ALWAYS working their way around these locked down devices and they typically wish to be granted with the patience of others. The more they have to answers those types of questions the longer it'll take for them to develop. You'll know when there's been a breakthrough and you'll know when there's been a release. We're lucky to even have SafeStrap at this point and that's currently all we have.
Information gathered from searching for you. You're welcome.
Delakit said:
I searched "unlocking the bootloader on the Note 3" on Google and clicked the first link. Took under a minute. You could even simply look around this forum and find your answers in many different threads as this question is asked every single day and usually gets worse replies than the one's you've received so far. Developers continually state the request of users to not nag about release dates, progress, etc... Maybe even throw a little common sense in and think to yourself
"Hmm. If I was a developer and I was getting asked the same questions 100+ times a day - cluttering my thread - while I'm putting my hard work into developing FOR FREE on my own personal downtime for the community, wouldn't I get irritated after the millionth time too?"
Or something along those lines. Hundreds will agree, hundreds will disagree, even more won't care.
Conclusion: Search, Research, Search again.
Developers are ALWAYS working their way around these locked down devices and they typically wish to be granted with the patience of others. The more they have to answers those types of questions the longer it'll take for them to develop. You'll know when there's been a breakthrough and you'll know when there's been a release. We're lucky to even have SafeStrap at this point and that's currently all we have.
Information gathered from searching for you. You're welcome.
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Really? All that?
You can simply say: "No, there's no boat loader unlock available or anytime soon".
Don't feed the trolls. It does nothing but get u in trouble with the mods. I know from personal experience. Like last week. Not worth it.
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as it is clear that this thread has zero value at this point, it is closed.

[Q] SImply want root in ATT Note 3

I'm really new to all of this. But, from all of the info I have been able to find here, it doesn't appear that I can currently root the ATT Note 3 N900A on 4.4.2 running baseband NC2. Am I wrong, or am I just lost in the mountains of threads found on this forum?
Instead of spamming the same question throughout the 'mountains of threads' try r-e-a-d-i-n-g them.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2710972
Dankchild said:
Instead of spamming the same question throughout the 'mountains of threads' try r-e-a-d-i-n-g them.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2710972
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I have been reading them. The only issue I have found is conflicting information. I had to do research to find out the difference between MJ5 and NC2. I had no idea there were difference basebands for the same phone on the same carrier.
kendellrt said:
I have been reading them. The only issue I have found is conflicting information. I had to do research to find out the difference between MJ5 and NC2. I had no idea there were difference basebands for the same phone on the same carrier.
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No sweat young grasshoppa, it's a lot of information to take in at first. But the all in one guides like the link I posted should be your first go to.
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Dankchild said:
No sweat young grasshoppa, it's a lot of information to take in at first. But the all in one guides like the link I posted should be your first go to.
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Thanks!
Before this train slides WAY off course I'm going to close this because all the answers are here... I would add that if it all seems to complicated it might be better to not do anything to that $600 plus phone... Thread closed...

Stock ROM+HOW-TOs+Root+Mods[All-In-One]

This thread will be updated once Note4 is available. This thread will contain all guides and mods pertaining to Note4. Plus,it will have Stock ROMs and will have the root guide.
Looking forward to buying the Note 4 and use this thread as well
mzakirh said:
Looking forward to buying the Note 4 and use this thread as well
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Me too
subscribe to this :good:
Looking forward to be using this forum.
very sad to see so many people talking s**t about the note 4.
It might not be a huge difference from note 3 but is definitely a big upgrade from my note 2.
I think everyone expect to have extreme changes in the devices every year and that is not possible anymore.
I think now the upgrade should be every 2 years.
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@mannyvinny good to see you in this section! Let's start working on this device an few weeks.
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Pafcholini said:
@mannyvinny good to see you in this section! Let's start working on this device an few weeks.
Powered by ET
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How about I join too
Well obviously some time till I get the device, but till then I can try and help you guys with some things
And @mannyvinny nice thought of having everything in one place.
I'll try to contribute some mods in themes and apps section after the system dump is out and if I get some time
KNIGHT97 said:
How about I join too
Well obviously some time till I get the device, but till then I can try and help you guys with some things
And @mannyvinny nice thought of having everything in one place.
I'll try to contribute some mods in themes and apps section after the system dump is out and if I get some time
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+1[emoji106][emoji106][emoji41]
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Everyone is welcome. Will be buying Note4 ASAP once it get launched.
mannyvinny said:
Everyone is welcome. Will be buying Note4 ASAP once it get launched.
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Though I'm gonna be a bit late due to my last year if school, count me in for any help or other things you find me worthy of
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I'd love the phone, but I'd miss having an unlocked bootloader.
LegoFarmer said:
I'd love the phone, but I'd miss having an unlocked bootloader.
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Someone told me that if you get the TMO version it won't have a locked bootloader, and can be usedon ATT. I'm not sure if this is true, but considering going that route.
ewingr said:
Someone told me that if you get the TMO version it won't have a locked bootloader, and can be usedon ATT. I'm not sure if this is true, but considering going that route.
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Verizon :/ I really am getting tired of it from them tbh. I buy the phone, why should they lock the bootloader. (Yes, I know there are reasons, but still) they are not leasing the phone to me, You buy the device and use it on their network.I am paying for a service. That's just how I look at it.
LegoFarmer said:
Verizon :/ I really am getting tired of it from them tbh. I buy the phone, why should they lock the bootloader. (Yes, I know there are reasons, but still) they are not leasing the phone to me, You buy the device and use it on their network.I am paying for a service. That's just how I look at it.
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I sure understand that thought. But I also understand the carriers not wanting to warranty phones that we hose trying to mess with them.
It's probably too much effort to position themselves to offer an unlock code for the bootloader, which would cost 'loss of warranty'. If they don't have to warranty them, then why should they care?
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I sure understand that thought. But I also understand the carriers not wanting to warranty phones that we hose trying to mess with them.
It's probably too much effort to position themselves to offer an unlock code for the bootloader, which would cost 'loss of warranty'. If they don't have to warranty them, then why should they care?
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probably because so many people lie when they call for warranty service, saying they dont know why their phone suddenly "stopped" working..
Now, what could be done, is to sell an unlocked phone/boot loader, NO WARRANTY AT ALL, and see how many folks buy that model...
Not many I bet..
guys
noob question
how straightforward to root flash samsung notes please?
I hope Skipsoft Android toolkit will be updated and work with note 4 ^^
Did anyone try towelroot yet?
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RiNo808 said:
Did anyone try towelroot yet?
Sent from my Note3 Rocking DynamicKat or my G3
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The vulnerability of towelroot was patched on all kernels deployed after 6th June.
It has very less chances of working.
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daproject said:
Looking forward to be using this forum.
very sad to see so many people talking s**t about the note 4.
It might not be a huge difference from note 3 but is definitely a big upgrade from my note 2.
I think everyone expect to have extreme changes in the devices every year and that is not possible anymore.
I think now the upgrade should be every 2 years.
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im upgrading from my note 1

*Root*

Bootloader locked. Can we get root? Why do manufacturer's and providers lock some phones but not others?
I need viper 4 arise in this thing!
Shouldn't this be in T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions & Answers instead?
I clicked on this thinking that root was achieved, not being inquired about. It's very misleading.
Binary100100 said:
Shouldn't this be in T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions & Answers instead?
I clicked on this thinking that root was achieved, not being inquired about. It's very misleading.
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Wow. You gonna be okay? Sounds bad.
No. I'm not. What's it to you?
It pisses me off to have misleading posts.
It pisses me off to have misplaced threads.
This is both. Good thing I don't own this device, else I'd care even more.
Now go troll along while I report this thread.
Hope you feel better soon.
logikism said:
Bootloader locked. Can we get root? Why do manufacturer's and providers lock some phones but not others?
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Moved here, read the Forum Rules before posting....
Sorry people...
Thanks for moving!
ShermCraig said:
Hope you feel better soon.
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Hey, I was reading your pet peeves. How about when people say "should of" or could of" instead of "should have" or "should've". That one gets me.
Sorry off topic, not like there's much to add to this thread when the bootloader is locked. BTW, has the bootloader lock been officially confirmed?
Dr. Fed said:
Hey, I was reading your pet peeves. How about when people say "should of" or could of" instead of "should have" or "should've". That one gets me.
Sorry off topic, not like there's much to add to this thread when the bootloader is locked. BTW, has the bootloader lock been officially confirmed?
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Ha!! I totally agree! I'm adding them, with a h/t to you.!
Note 7 was rooted even with a locked bootloader.
ggrant3876 said:
Note 7 was rooted even with a locked bootloader.
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as was my tmo galaxy s7!
I'm thinking maybe my Note 5 will be the last Samsung flagship I'll ever own that's rooted. Champagne problems but maybe I'll enjoy a purely stock experience on this S8.
Ill be happy once I have root so I can restore from TB... hate that right now cant get everything back it seems.
Since there's no root what's best app for blocking ads?
jscarano said:
Since there's no root what's best app for blocking ads?
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/adguard-ad-blocker-doesnt-require-root-t2958895
or
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.getadhell.androidapp&hl=en
i think adhell works better. adguard brains battery sometimes since everything is filtered through it, it can cause some issues with services(GPM)
both these are systemwide ad blockers ( adguard youll have to get premium or sign up for their beta program)
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/adguard-ad-blocker-doesnt-require-root-t2958895
or
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.getadhell.androidapp&hl=en
i think adhell works better. adguard brains battery sometimes since everything is filtered through it, it can cause some issues with services(GPM)
both these are systemwide ad blockers ( adguard youll have to get premium or sign up for their beta program)
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Thanks I'm gonna try Adhell

New MI 9 Bootloader Unlock and first steps Recommendations

Hi All,
Its been a while since I have seen a need to unlock a bootloader on an Android Phone. I have just managed to snag a good deal on a MI 9 128gb via eBay. So pretty chuffed with that as the Spec of the Phone looks good.
My understanding is that I need to register an account with Xiaomi to get the bootloader unlocked. I have seen several people on here saying there they have tried different ways register their account and their devices.
What is the proper way that gives the least amount of time to wait ?
I think my device will have the Global Rom. Is this best one to stick with as I am based in the UK ?
Any advice would be helpful.
Thanks, in advice.
kdkinc said:
That information is in chapter 3 I'm only in chapter 2.
Great comeback.
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I will see if I can get the cource on on Audible.
The whole unlocking thing is getting me read loads of stuff just no clear info in my mind.
I'm baffled. There are at least a dozen of guides on XDA about how to unlock the Mi 9, and you're asking people to write you another one?
People have no shame.
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I'm baffled. There are at least a dozen of guides on XDA about how to unlock the Mi 9, and you're asking people to write you another one?
People have no shame.
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Shame me then. I only asked.
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Shame me then. I only asked.
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Blimey, some people are rude
The process is detailed quite well on Xiaomi.eu
I'm also inclined to check out the XiaomiToolv2 project which looks to make things a bit easier to follow.
Good luck!
freestyle_gus said:
Blimey, some people are rude
The process is detailed quite well on Xiaomi.eu
I'm also inclined to check out the XiaomiToolv2 project which looks to make things a bit easier to follow.
Good luck!
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Thanks for the help/
scotishhaggis said:
Thanks for the help/[/QUOT
Try this my friend,
https://youtu.be/zOin3_-8Mdg
https://youtu.be/iEhmy5hk2aE
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