So I've got a g977u model. bought it from someone I work with. have bo idea where they got it. Here's the deal. The phone was bought from Verizon because I live in the United states. it fuxked up 2 verizon sim cards when I got it. The phone still isn't paid off. But. att and tmobile and us cellular sim cards work in the phone. There is no "OEM unlock" option in developers options. but I didn't do anything special to get the other sim cards to work. JUST INSTALLED THEM. I want to root the phone but can't find a clear method. everything I find always states to toggle OEM unlock. I'm guessing this phone is already unlocked. Because it is working on other carriers. FULLY. DATA AND call/MMS.
Do I need to downgrade to pie to get the root complete. AND THEN go through the process of upgrading and patching the new firmware with magisk to get back to the newest firmware. and any clear method to root would be helpful I'm new at this. I would like a hand holding guide but I'll settle for one that isn't totally ambiguous. thanks.
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So I've got a g977u model. bought it from someone I work with. have bo idea where they got it. Here's the deal. The phone was bought from Verizon because I live in the United states. it fuxked up 2 verizon sim cards when I got it. The phone still isn't paid off. But. att and tmobile and us cellular sim cards work in the phone. There is no "OEM unlock" option in developers options. but I didn't do anything special to get the other sim cards to work. JUST INSTALLED THEM. I want to root the phone but can't find a clear method. everything I find always states to toggle OEM unlock. I'm guessing this phone is already unlocked. Because it is working on other carriers. FULLY. DATA AND call/MMS.
Do I need to downgrade to pie to get the root complete. AND THEN go through the process of upgrading and patching the new firmware with magisk to get back to the newest firmware. and any clear method to root would be helpful I'm new at this. I would like a hand holding guide but I'll settle for one that isn't totally ambiguous. thanks.
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It is sim unlocked. The bootloader is not unlocked if it holds true it's a permantly locked bootloader to being from a US carrier. You might want to do some more reading since you believe buying a sim unlocked device is the same as bootloader unlocked. No offense intended. But you will want to study a lot better so you do not damage your device trying things that would not be compatible.
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I may be wrong on the perm locked bootloader but in the past they have been in the US
My OP was all inquiry.
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It is sim unlocked. The bootloader is not unlocked if it holds true it's a permantly locked bootloader to being from a US carrier. You might want to do some more reading since you believe buying a sim unlocked device is the same as bootloader unlocked. No offense intended. But you will want to study a lot better so you do not damage your device trying things that would not be compatible.
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I may be wrong on the perm locked bootloader but in the past they have been in the US
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That entire post was asking questions. Because I don't fully understand about the unlocked bootloader. everything I'd read that I could find on the the 5g s10 kept.referring.to the OEM unlock option in developer settings. Which on my phone it's not there. So I was asking.if that meant it was OEM unlocked because I am.able.to use t mobile, att sim cards on my phone. Yes it sometimes has a notification that says the inseeted8 sim card is not from Verizon. but it.is easily dismissws away and the phone data and.talk continue to work. So maybe it is my fault I didn't ask plainly enough but if.it isn't oem.unlocked then how am.i able to use it on other carriers. Fully. and.is that not some.sort of chance if only a slim one that the phone is bootable. I mean I can read and read until my eyes hurt but the learning goes better if I have something real going on in my hands. even all my bull**** burner Android.phones seem to be models that don't have a root method. so again any actual help you could offer aside from your encouraging first message would be very helpful. stay COVIID free!
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That entire post was asking questions. Because I don't fully understand about the unlocked bootloader. everything I'd read that I could find on the the 5g s10 kept.referring.to the OEM unlock option in developer settings. Which on my phone it's not there. So I was asking.if that meant it was OEM unlocked because I am.able.to use t mobile, att sim cards on my phone. Yes it sometimes has a notification that says the inseeted8 sim card is not from Verizon. but it.is easily dismissws away and the phone data and.talk continue to work. So maybe it is my fault I didn't ask plainly enough but if.it isn't oem.unlocked then how am.i able to use it on other carriers. Fully. and.is that not some.sort of chance if only a slim one that the phone is bootable. I mean I can read and read until my eyes hurt but the learning goes better if I have something real going on in my hands. even all my bull**** burner Android.phones seem to be models that don't have a root method. so again any actual help you could offer aside from your encouraging first message would be very helpful. stay COVIID free!
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you need to go read some more.. you are trying to mix sim unlock with bl unlock which r two very different things.. no ur not oem unlocked and u dont see it cuz its not an option for u.. if ur phones sim unlocked then go use it on w.e carrier u want but oem unlock doesnt mean anything in regardsto using ur phone on other carriers..
and no, root is also not possible
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Hi,
Is it possible unlock my phone to work with any carrier if I have my bootloader unlocked already?
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alrojas said:
Hi,
Is it possible unlock my phone to work with any carrier if I have my bootloader unlocked already?
Thanks!
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No. Which variant do you have? If it is a Sprint device, my sim-crack can unlock it. Any other device, you should be able to purchase a sim-unlock code for somewhere between $10 and $30 from an online sim-unlock code seller.
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No. Which variant do you have? If it is a Sprint device, my sim-crack can unlock it. Any other device, you should be able to purchase a sim-unlock code for somewhere between $10 and $30 from an online sim-unlock code seller.
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This is my problem. I requested to motorola an unlock code to unlock my Moto X and work with any carrier. Three days later they send me my code to release it. But when I put my code on my phone... doesn't work. :/. I entered the code many time but the result was the same. At that point my bootloader was locked. So I proceeded to unlock my bootloader. The process was successful. Then I tried to unlock my phone again but still doesn't work .
Today I talk with Motorola... and they said that the problem is because my bootloader is unlocked. I don't think so, because I tried to unlock it before and after unlock my bootloader.
Anyway... Motorola can't help me anymore because I lose warranty for unlock my bootloader.
So my question is : Can I unlock my phone if my bootloader is unlocked?.
Thanks!
alrojas said:
This is my problem. I requested to motorola an unlock code to unlock my Moto X and work with any carrier. Three days later they send me my code to release it. But when I put my code on my phone... doesn't work. :/. I entered the code many time but the result was the same. At that point my bootloader was locked. So I proceeded to unlock my bootloader. The process was successful. Then I tried to unlock my phone again but still doesn't work .
Today I talk with Motorola... and they said that the problem is because my bootloader is unlocked. I don't think so, because I tried to unlock it before and after unlock my bootloader.
Anyway... Motorola can't help me anymore because I lose warranty for unlock my bootloader.
So my question is : Can I unlock my phone if my bootloader is unlocked?.
Thanks!
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Yes, but Motorola has nothing to do with it.
Unlocking the BL doesn't make you unable to Sim unlock.
You just need to do it the right way. Motorola has NEVER given out Sim unlock codes.
I asked you which variant you had and you never answered.
Be careful not to make too many incorrect unlock attempts or you will be permanently Sim locked. Once this happens there is nothing you can do.
Again, the bootloader has nothing to do with Sim lock, and neither does Motorola. Only the carriers can Sim unlock you... And the online code sellers.
The carriers would throw a fit if moto gave out Sim unlock codes. Moto has no right to do that, and never have.
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Since you claim that moto sent you a Sim unlock code (which is impossible) your problem is that you entered an incorrect code too many times.
You really should have known better. If it doesn't work once, it's wrong. Just silly to keep trying the same code...
Anyways, if you tried too many times you are permanently locked and there is nothing you or anyone can do about it.
Let it be a lesson. Never never never keep entering the wrong code. After a threshold number of attempts, a q fuse is blown permanently Sim locking it to the carrier.
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Yes, but Motorola has nothing to do with it.
Unlocking the BL doesn't make you unable to Sim unlock.
You just need to do it the right way. Motorola has NEVER given out Sim unlock codes.
I asked you which variant you had and you never answered.
Be careful not to make too many incorrect unlock attempts or you will be permanently Sim locked. Once this happens there is nothing you can do.
Again, the bootloader has nothing to do with Sim lock, and neither does Motorola. Only the carriers can Sim unlock you... And the online code sellers.
The carriers would throw a fit if moto gave out Sim unlock codes. Moto has no right to do that, and never have.
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Since you claim that moto sent you a Sim unlock code (which is impossible) your problem is that you entered an incorrect code too many times.
You really should have known better. If it doesn't work once, it's wrong. Just silly to keep trying the same code...
Anyways, if you tried too many times you are permanently locked and there is nothing you or anyone can do about it.
Let it be a lesson. Never never never keep entering the wrong code. After a threshold number of attempts, a q fuse is blown permanently Sim locking it to the carrier.
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. How I know if my phone is pemanetly locked because I try a lot... a lot . I've attached my About Phone Screen.
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alrojas said:
. How I know if my phone is pemanetly locked because I try a lot... a lot . I've attached my About Phone Screen.
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Settings > system update > uicc unlock
Does Permanent unlock mean permanent? Or is it something you can lose with a firmware update, factory reset, or user modification?
How does the device unlock? Is it unlocked by hardware like a knox trip? Is it from the carrier? Could it ever be re-locked?
Basically I bought my S6 from T-Mobile with the full intention of cancelling the service once I fully payed it off. $860 later, I made my final payment a week ago. I put in an ATT sim card, tried unlocking, nothing happened. Put my T-mo sim back in, did unlocking just to try it again, and it says my device is permanently unlocked.
I just want to know how permanent is permanent, and is it safe to cancel my service with T-Mo, and could the phone ever be re-locked by means of factory reset or by any change in the software?
Also my T-mo account balance is -$60, I don't fully know what that means, but it appears that they owe me $60. If I cancel, is a negative amount refunded?
It's supposed to be permanent. But T-Mo's custom device unlock is bugged. I permanently unlocked mine a few days ago and switched back to AT&T. Last night I started getting an invalid sim inserted message with my AT&T sim in it! So much for permanent unlock!!!
All I could think of doing to make sure it's permanent this time around is to Odin back to the stock MetroPCS rom so I could use their radio and unlock it the old fashioned way. Works fine with AT&T now. I just have to stick with the MetroPCS radio, or it will become locked again!
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guyd said:
It's supposed to be permanent. But T-Mo's custom device unlock is bugged. I permanently unlocked mine a few days ago and switched back to AT&T. Last night I started getting an invalid sim inserted message with my AT&T sim in it! So much for permanent unlock!!!
All I could think of doing to make sure it's permanent this time around is to Odin back to the stock MetroPCS rom so I could use their radio and unlock it the old fashioned way. Works fine with AT&T now. I just have to stick with the MetroPCS radio, or it will become locked again!
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I've been away from android for a short time and now back on T-Mobile S6. I bought it outright from T-Mobile and haven't even had it three days yet but service is terrible. Is there a guide for exactly how to use the PCS firmware and then get root and twrp? How and where did you get the unlock code also? You said I need to stay on PCS? What if I flashed a T-Mobile custom rom off xda development site? Thanks, I'm just a little rusty and don't want to mess up my new phone. LOL.
brojoe11 said:
I've been away from android for a short time and now back on T-Mobile S6. I bought it outright from T-Mobile and haven't even had it three days yet but service is terrible. Is there a guide for exactly how to use the PCS firmware and then get root and twrp? How and where did you get the unlock code also? You said I need to stay on PCS? What if I flashed a T-Mobile custom rom off xda development site? Thanks, I'm just a little rusty and don't want to mess up my new phone. LOL.
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There is a guide somewhere. I read it a couple of weeks back, so I knew what to do to Odin flash the Metro rom and use the regular sim unlock method. You can flash any compatible rom with your device. You just can't flash the T-Mobile radio, or you'll loose the SIM Unlock! The radio firmware is never part of a custom rom, so no need to worry there.
I bought the unlock code from androidsimunlock.com and told them it was a MetroPCS Galaxy S6. Worked perfectly.
Thanks. I'll do some more searching.
So the unlock is in software only?
Hey:
Trying to help a friend unlock the bootlaoder on his S5 g900a. Was reading a how-to thread on this site, but now, can't find it. I want everyone to understand something...this is an S5 g900a, meaning; sold by AT&T. This particular model is a different animal than other S5's. AT&T 'locked" (or had Samsung) the bootloader. You CANNOT root this phone!!! and, so far, cannot unlock the factory 'locked" bootloader. So, need to unlock this phones bootloader using D/l software and instructions. His phone is running Mm 6.0.1 w/ 8Gb SD card. Someone here know what I'm discussing and could help?
THANX:
RICK
There are multiple threads that answer this...the Bootloader can not be unlocked at this time.
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There are multiple threads that answer this...the Bootloader can not be unlocked at this time.
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Evening John:
Not meaning to contradict or argue, but could you explain how/why E-Bay sells that particular model (g900a--AT&T) 'unlocked"...which couldn't be accomplished without unlocking the bootloader?
Rick
It's probably SIM unlocked meaning you can use on any carrier that uses a SIM card. Trust me the bootloader is locked tighter than fort Knox. There are some working on trying to unlock it though.
I picked up the Best Buy unlocked version. Which I assumed was the Android One version(?) but I'm not seeing anything about it on this phone. Anyways, I'm not familiar with some of the lingo for this phone in the threads, so I'm not sure what to look for compatibility-wise. I came from the S9+ so I have to figure all that out. Is it bootloader unlockable, and rootable? Is it the A1 version? Is there a benefit to changing the firmware to A1(if that's even possible, running 8.1)?
Thanks for all the input.
Android One has the badge or logo on the back. You can use Motorola's website to definitively determine if your phone call be unlocked. Typically, the one from Amazon isn't.
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Android One has the badge or logo on the back. You can use Motorola's website to definitively determine if your phone call be unlocked. Typically, the one from Amazon isn't.
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To be clear, you're talking about the bootloader? The phone itself is the best buy unlocked version. I really would like to flash Android One on it, as long as everything is working correctly.
I don't know of anything else besides "unlock of bootloader".
Just be aware, there's no return from unlock of bootloader. You do that process, safety net is broken and modified flag is tripped. There are no factory signed official images provided by Lenovo. If all steps are followed to a T from these forums, phone will always be functional. You have ways around safety net via Magisk if Google Pay is important to you.
Neffy27 said:
I don't know of anything else besides "unlock of bootloader".
Just be aware, there's no return from unlock of bootloader. You do that process, safety net is broken and modified flag is tripped. There are no factory signed official images provided by Lenovo. If all steps are followed to a T from these forums, phone will always be functional. You have ways around safety net via Magisk if Google Pay is important to you.
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I meant as in sim unlocked. Do I need the bootloader unlocked in order to root or flash A1? If I unlock it will I still receive updates and function a normal if I keep it stock rom?
I have been trying to find up to date directions to unlock the bootloader on my phone with absolutely no luck. No where does it say a compatible unlock to work with the new 8.1 software. I would love to install A1 on my sim unlocked version of my x4. I can't find an up to date version to root or anything. It's so annoying that I am about to just return this phone and buy something else. The development for it on here is ridiculous. The communication and instructions are just as bad.
Nickdroid86 said:
I have been trying to find up to date directions to unlock the bootloader on my phone with absolutely no luck. No where does it say a compatible unlock to work with the new 8.1 software. I would love to install A1 on my sim unlocked version of my x4. I can't find an up to date version to root or anything. It's so annoying that I am about to just return this phone and buy something else. The development for it on here is ridiculous. The communication and instructions are just as bad.
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You're obviously not looking hard enough and clearly your first time with an A/B partition phone. Motorola has their website to unlock the bootloader. One quick Google, first result: https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
Install twrp, and you can flash root of your choice. Magisk or SuperSU. https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x4/how-to/guide-how-to-root-moto-x4-install-twrp-t3806460
Not sure what you mean by ridiculous. A few people have been hard at work to give us 3 custom ROMs already.
Not to mention the instructions to get a specific stock firmware flashed.
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I meant as in sim unlocked. Do I need the bootloader unlocked in order to root or flash A1? If I unlock it will I still receive updates and function a normal if I keep it stock rom?
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The phone will work with any sim. Though recommend you verify the bands the phone is compatible with the carrier of choice. Unlocking bootloader as it's been said multiple times in these forums, breaks OTAs. Topjohnwu has guide around it:
https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/blob/master/docs/tips.md
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Or just then the phone.
Neffy27 said:
You're obviously not looking hard enough and clearly your first time with an A/B partition phone. Motorola has their website to unlock the bootloader. One quick Google, first result: https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
Install twrp, and you can flash root of your choice. Magisk or SuperSU. https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x4/how-to/guide-how-to-root-moto-x4-install-twrp-t3806460
Not sure what you mean by ridiculous. A few people have been hard at work to give us 3 custom ROMs already.
Not to mention the instructions to get a specific stock firmware flashed.
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The phone will work with any sim. Though recommend you verify the bands the phone is compatible with the carrier of choice. Unlocking bootloader as it's been said multiple times in these forums, breaks OTAs. Topjohnwu has guide around it:
https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/blob/master/docs/tips.md
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Or just then the phone.
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I'm not finding anything saying it's compatible with certain build numbers and/or 8.1 and I'm not looking to brick my phone which seems like people are. I can do a quick Google search but it's not going to say what's compatible.
Nickdroid86 said:
I'm not finding anything saying it's compatible with certain build numbers and/or 8.1 and I'm not looking to brick my phone which seems like people are. I can do a quick Google search but it's not going to say what's compatible.
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FWIW, I picked up a carrier unlocked Moto X4 from Best Buy this morning and I was able to get a bootloader unlock code from the Motorola site, install Magisk & restore apps via TitaniumBackup. YMMV.
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I'm not finding anything saying it's compatible with certain build numbers and/or 8.1 and I'm not looking to brick my phone which seems like people are. I can do a quick Google search but it's not going to say what's compatible.
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I'm not understanding what you're saying. Is what compatible? The build number is firmware related which is what I'm assuming you want to switch, between firmwares.
Greetings,
Just received my new SM-N950U Note 8. Question is the box says it is a AT&T model but the software is T-Mobile. Baseband is N950USQS5CRK1 if it matters. Is that how it is supposed to be? I thought I was getting a factory unlocked Note 8.
Pat
The N950U is indeed the At&T model of the Note 8. However the seller may have unlocked the device so you can use any carriers SIM in it.
Branded and unlocked are two different things. You can buy a branded Note 8 which is unlocked, no issue.
It was advertised as a factory unlocked model. I just thought it would not have T-mobile software. I actually am on T-mobile so it's not a big deal I was just curious.
The unlocked model will install carrier software and splash screen by knowing what sim card you use. If you take it out and put in a different sim, it will magically change.
bobdelt said:
The unlocked model will install carrier software and splash screen by knowing what sim card you use. If you take it out and put in a different sim, it will magically change.
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You're half right. The carrier models will do that. But if you're running the unlocked U1 firmware, it will not change any boot animation, splash screen, or add carrier apps. It will provision the SIM card for that carrier, but it will remain unbranded with no bloat.
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patcal said:
It was advertised as a factory unlocked model. I just thought it would not have T-mobile software. I actually am on T-mobile so it's not a big deal I was just curious.
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You didn't get what you paid for. If it was advertised as "factory unlocked," and you got an ATT model that's false advertising. ATT models are carrier locked from the factory. They can be unlocked after paying them off through ATT.
They could TECHNICALLY get away with selling you a Verizon model and calling it factory unlocked, since they are unlocked from the factory, but that's still deceptive.
If you're happy, then no harm no foul. But if you really want a U1 model, then you'd have an argument for an exchange or refund.
Thanks for all the info. I am happy with the phone. It is performing as expected. I was just surprised to find the T-mobile app & boot animation when I got it. I really like it so far. My next step is do some more reading & see of I could flash a carrier free unlocked firmware. That's for another day though.
Pat
patcal said:
Thanks for all the info. I am happy with the phone. It is performing as expected. I was just surprised to find the T-mobile app & boot animation when I got it. I really like it so far. My next step is do some more reading & see of I could flash a carrier free unlocked firmware. That's for another day though.
Pat
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You can. There's a guide for doing it. But to put it simply, download the U1 firmware with the SamFirm tool. Then flash it with patched ODIN 3.13.1.