Hey guys, before I get flamed I did a ton to rooting /modding years ago but I've fell off the past few years so bear with me on this on... I may be getting a new phone soon so losing some functionality on this one wouldn't be the end of the world now (Wifi calling on VZW, etc).
I'm reading about the time roll back trick to unlock the bootloader which would allow the flashing of custom roms. Everything seems to point to the SM-N960F but doesn't explicitly say it's not for the SM-N960U (or at least not what I've read). Can anyone confirm if my phone is unlockable, therefore allowing custom roms, root, etc?
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I may have answered my own question... I was following this thread (linked from a rom) and at step 9 / 10 there's no" Software Update " section in settings, only a "System Update" and that box isn't available to uncheck. So when I reboot, the phone is updating to the current date and there's no OEM Unlock option available in Developer Settings.
https://www.xda-developers.com/fix-...y-s9-samsung-galaxy-s8-samsung-galaxy-note-8/
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No bootloader unlock on United States Snapdragon, no OEM unlock. Setting date back only works on International devices. I believe the Hongkong Snapdragon is unlockable and can be rooted. You can flash unlocked firmware (U1) but that doesn't unlock your bootloader it's just unbranded firmware.
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butchieboy said:
No bootloader unlock on United States Snapdragon, no OEM unlock. Setting date back only works on International devices. I believe the Hongkong Snapdragon is unlockable and can be rooted. You can flash unlocked firmware (U1) but that doesn't unlock your bootloader it's just unbranded firmware.
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Thanks, that's what I thought. I had flashed the U1 firmware a while back when I first got the phone but ultimately ended up flashing stock Verizon software to get WiFi calling working. This was originally an AT&T branded phone that's sim unlocked.
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There is an Extreme Syndicate Root method for Note 9. It's not for beginners though. I used Extreme Syndicate root for my At&t Note 8...which is much easier than the Note 9 method
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butchieboy said:
There is an Extreme Syndicate Root method for Note 9. It's not for beginners though. I used Extreme Syndicate root for my At&t Note 8...which is much easier than the Note 9 method
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Thanks. I just read up on it. I miss the days of a few ADB commands for full system root. Even the Pixels aren't as easy as the Nexus's used to be (assuming the model has unlockable bootloader).
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joshw0000 said:
Thanks, that's what I thought. I had flashed the U1 firmware a while back when I first got the phone but ultimately ended up flashing stock Verizon software to get WiFi calling working. This was originally an AT&T branded phone that's sim unlocked.
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Dear sir/madam, where did you happen upon the VZW rom. as i also have an ATT note 9 that i would love to get over to the vzw rom so i can get the features to work. (and perhaps stop some of the headache of loosing data when in a call. )
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Galaxy Note N7000 Can be Sim unlocked with this app! : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1846451
It worked for me! and other poeple too.
Be sure to press thanks button if this info helped you!
I would have thought that all those that have been sent out so far are all sim unlocked.
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it had better come unlocked
Prozac69 said:
I would have thought that all those that have been sent out so far are all sim unlocked.
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Starting from today you can get it in Hungary at Telenor gms provider . And they lock all phones. So 99.99% its locked
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Starting from today you can get it in Hungary at Telenor gms provider . And they lock all phones. So 99.99% its locked
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Hi!
This method can work? :
samsungimeiunlock.com samsung-galaxy-note-unlock
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Hi!
This method can work? :
samsungimeiunlock.com samsung-galaxy-note-unlock
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I am thinking of free unlock methods , since its hardware is nearly exactly same as the Galaxy S2 which can be unlocked free from the market.
Why not just ROM from SIM free EU Note using Odin?
I've done it few times over the weekend to restore the phone, it should remove all the carrier crap inc SIM lock.
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Why not just ROM from SIM free EU Note using Odin?
I've done it few times over the weekend to restore the phone, it should remove all the carrier crap inc SIM lock.
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I don't think that works... Have you tried it if its unlocked?
www.123unlock.nl take a look they unlocked a note there
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I don't think that works... Have you tried it if its unlocked?
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My Note came unlocked so can't test to see if works on this phone. However, used the same method to unlock my pervious Vodafone HTC Sensation.
Default [Q] Sim Unlock Galaxy Note [SOLVED]
Galaxy note KJ4 Can be Sim unlocked with the "Galaxy_S Unlock" App By HELROZ from the market!!! Using SGS2 unlock method!
Thanks!
Has anybody actually successfully unlocked their Note using the S2 unlock method/app?
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Galaxy note KJ4 Can be Sim unlocked with the "Galaxy_S Unlock" App By HELROZ from the market!!! Using SGS2 unlock method!
Thanks!
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KJA too, thanks my friend for the info
i am asking the same question.I have locked note but I need juste one who did it using this app.
Anyone test this app?
how can you tell if you have a locked Note besides using a different carrier SIM?
No success with KJ1
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SG Note unlocked from leaving factory in the UK.
As for flashing a rom to remove carrier crap, thats just debranding, flashing a rom or kernel does not affect its network lock status, that is a completely different thing to flashing.
cellunlocker is one of the cheapes and most effective ways, and is guaranteed 100% or your money back.
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SG Note unlocked from leaving factory in the UK.
As for flashing a rom to remove carrier crap, thats just debranding, flashing a rom or kernel does not affect its network lock status, that is a completely different thing to flashing.
cellunlocker is one of the cheapes and most effective ways, and is guaranteed 100% or your money back.
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But my version is for free! I mentioned in the first post!
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Default [Q] Sim Unlock Galaxy Note [SOLVED]
Galaxy note KJ4 Can be Sim unlocked with the "Galaxy_S Unlock" App By HELROZ from the market!!! Using SGS2 unlock method!
Thanks!
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can you please put the link of unlocking the SGSII in the post as i realy need it
So to help us determine future mod capabilities such as custom recovery's and rom's any word if the at&t note 3 has an unlocked bootloader?... Only those with it in hand would be able to answer this question with the proper tools.
I don't have one in my hand but I can promise you the bootloader is locked.
Is there a way to unlock the bootloader?
As of right now, no one knows.
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Why now I wonder? All they achieve by locking the bootloader is potentially losing my business to another carrier...
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Sukiaki96 said:
Is there a way to unlock the bootloader?
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Look at the S4, still no bootloader unlock. If you want a GN3 unlocked bootloader your best option is to buy it unlocked.
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Look at the S4, still no bootloader unlock. If you want a GN3 unlocked bootloader your best option is to buy it unlocked.
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Just for my clarification, how are people installing a custom recovery and roms on the AT&T S4 if bootloader is locked? Couldn't we do the same on the AT&T N3? Thanks
The bootloader is unlocked on all Canadian versions...... Sorry to the Americans out there.. Lol. I love Canada
vince2398 said:
Just for my clarification, how are people installing a custom recovery and roms on the AT&T S4 if bootloader is locked? Couldn't we do the same on the AT&T N3? Thanks
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they are using safestrap recovery ..
Eventually, someone will figure out an exploit. The S4 uses and exploit called Loki. Since the Note 3 was just release it will be a while before anyone figure out an exploit.
I have one in hand but I dont know what tools to use to see if the bootloader is locked. Tell how to check and I will as long as it doesnt brick my device.
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Eventually, someone will figure out an exploit. The S4 uses and exploit called Loki. Since the Note 3 was just release it will be a while before anyone figure out an exploit.
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Dont think loki works with the newer firmware from att.
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Dont think loki works with the newer firmware from att.
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It worked for latest firmware of LG G2 from ATT
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It worked for latest firmware of LG G2 from ATT
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I was referring to S4
Safestrqap is the newest exploit for the s4, but Someone will figure out an exploit for the locked bootlaoder for this Note 3. I am due for an upgrade, I just trying to decide on the Note 3 or S4.
What do you have now? I have htc One and I'm getting Note 3 for a change. I'm going to sell my Nexus 7 tablet too since I'm hoping with Note it won't be needed.
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Safestrqap is the newest exploit for the s4, but Someone will figure out an exploit for the locked bootlaoder for this Note 3. I am due for an upgrade, I just trying to decide on the Note 3 or S4.
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I suggest Note 3 because of the bigger battery, snapdragon 800 and the bigger screen.
With this locked bootloader you can still root the phone right? I don't really care about anything else except for 1. Root, and 2. Adaway. These are the only 2 things I need on my phone. Thanks
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With this locked bootloader you can still root the phone right? I don't really care about anything else except for 1. Root, and 2. Adaway. These are the only 2 things I need on my phone. Thanks
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As of now, there is no root method for the AT&T variant that I know of!
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Tomorrow ill get the Canadian Note 3, is there a way to check for a locked bootloader?
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I have a friend with an AT&T Moto X. He is selling it and offered me a good deal on it. It is already unlocked (I know I may need to unlock it again if I change roms and such but I assume his code may carry over and I don't mind buying an unlock code if needed). I am very interested in the phone but would prefer to have the official stock T-Mobile rom on the phone. I can install a custom bootloader if necessary, but I cannot find an official T-Mobile rom for the phone. Does anyone know where I could find the official stock T-Mobile rom or know how I can switch it to the T-Mobile rom from the AT&T rom? Thanks
If it's an AT&T Moto x, then you can't bootloader unlock it. If it is SIM unlocked once, then it'll stay that way forever. If it has a locked bootloader, then you can't really install a rom on it.
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linuxgator said:
If it's an AT&T Moto x, then you can't bootloader unlock it. If it is SIM unlocked once, then it'll stay that way forever. If it has a locked bootloader, then you can't really install a rom on it.
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I thought I should stay unlocked. I had read a few posts from people suggesting it might have to be redone though, so I wasn't sure. So It is stuck with the AT&T rom for good then I presume? The only reason I would have a desire to change the rom would be to take advantage of a perticular T-Mobile app, which I can get on the phone anyways. Would there be any notable problems that anyone knows of with using an unlocked AT&T Moto X on T-mobile?
I am using one right now and it works fine. The only possible issue is if you're in an area that hasn't had a network refarm. In those areas, you can only get 2g instead of 3g. It has the same LTE coverage either way.
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linuxgator said:
If it's an AT&T Moto x, then you can't bootloader unlock it. If it is SIM unlocked once, then it'll stay that way forever. If it has a locked bootloader, then you can't really install a rom on it.
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You can buy the boot loader unlock code from that Chinese guy.
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linuxgator said:
If it's an AT&T Moto x, then you can't bootloader unlock it. If it is SIM unlocked once, then it'll stay that way forever. If it has a locked bootloader, then you can't really install a rom on it.
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My AT&T Moto X is bootloader unlocked. Cost me $40 to get the code. There's quite a few threads being posted about it. I'm using it on T-Mobile right now. Once it is carrier unlocked, it stays that way. Same with the bootloader. I get LTE on T-Mobile.
It's well worth the $40 to unlock the bootloader. You can root, install roms, and pretty much do whatever you want to your phone.
Side note: I don't think there is an official T-Mobile rom since the T-Mobile version is the unlocked GSM version.
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My AT&T Moto X is bootloader unlocked. Cost me $40 to get the code. There's quite a few threads being posted about it. I'm using it on T-Mobile right now. Once it is carrier unlocked, it stays that way. Same with the bootloader. I get LTE on T-Mobile.
It's well worth the $40 to unlock the bootloader. You can root, install roms, and pretty much do whatever you want to your phone.
Side note: I don't think there is an official T-Mobile rom since the T-Mobile version is the unlocked GSM version.
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This is the factory Dev images.
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/recovery-images
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This is the factory Dev images.
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/recovery-images
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Okay? I was answering the OP's inquiry about a stock T-Mobile rom, and like I said, there isn't a T-Mobile rom since it's a gsm unlocked version. I don't know why you quoted me with dev images?
I read where people have flashed this to att phones and gotten it to work. Sorry didn't mean to quote you
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I read where people have flashed this to att phones and gotten it to work. Sorry didn't mean to quote you
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Oh cool. I didn't mean to come off as a jerk. If I did, I apologize. Was confused why you quoted me with that lol.
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If it is not on 4.4.2 already, you can root it and use a SafeStrap ROM. If it's on 4.4.2 already, you're out of luck. I don't think AT&T has sent out the update already, so it probably doesn't have 4.4.2.
I'm not familiar with the Moto x xt1053 at all, I've been doing some searching using tapatalk so it's not the easiest.
What I'm trying to figure out is if there's a full root method and a tether app that runs off of my phone data rather than my hotspot plan. Also if there's anything else I should know I'm getting myself into. Thank you in advance.
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Nickdroid86 said:
I'm not familiar with the Moto x xt1053 at all, I've been doing some searching using tapatalk so it's not the easiest.
What I'm trying to figure out is if there's a full root method and a tether app that runs off of my phone data rather than my hotspot plan. Also if there's anything else I should know I'm getting myself into. Thank you in advance.
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The XT1053 is either the GSM Developer Edition or the GSM "unlocked" (includes T-Mobile SIM) from Moto Maker.
You can unlock the bootloader on it via Motorola's web site, but unless you have the Developer Edition, you void your warranty. Once the bootloader is unlocked, you can root any rom version on there.
IF you get the Non-Dev Edition and do not want to unlocked (so you keep your warranty), then you have to worry about what rom is on your phone. If it already has 4.4.2 installed, you can't root it with a locked bootloader. If you have 4.4 or lower, you can root, but do NOT take the update to 4.4.2. For more details see what I've already typed over in this thread -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/moto-x-qa/-t2702982
As for tethering, there are various options once you root depending on your carrier.
Thank you got the info! How do I know if it's the dev edition or not? If it's already on 4.4.2 can I downgrade like I would using Odin with my Samsung?
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Thank you got the info! How do I know if it's the dev edition or not? If it's already on 4.4.2 can I downgrade like I would using Odin with my Samsung?
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Dev edition is black face, woven white back, silver accents (button/camera ring) and says "Developer Edition" on the back. "GSM Unlocked' wont say Dev Edition on back, and can be black or other color backs.
as for downgrade, please take the time and use the LINK I supplied, its answered over there.
Awesome, thank you again. This one is a white front and a blue back with green camera ring, trading my lte s3 for it.
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Awesome, thank you again. This one is a white front and a blue back with green camera ring, trading my lte s3 for it.
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Its not dev edition. Then again, the warranty is non-transferrable... so unless the person you are getting it from is a friend/family member who could send it for warranty repair later, the warranty wouldn't apply to you so unlocking wouldn't impact you.
I'm not worried about a warranty at all. So basically, from what I gather, I can root no matter what, but if it's on 4.4.2 I have to unlock the bootloader first?
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I'm not worried about a warranty at all. So basically, from what I gather, I can root no matter what, but if it's on 4.4.2 I have to unlock the bootloader first?
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Yup.. as said in the other thread, if its on 4.4 (or lower), you can use SlapMyMoto/MotoWpNoMo to root and disable write protection.
however, unlocking the bootloader & rooting is way way easier.
Awesome, I read it, just wanted to make sure I got it right. I appreciate the help!
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I also need to make sure it's not a clone...
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if your interested in root check out my thread here. it has all the guides you would need to unlocked bootloader, root phone and so forth. enjoy
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/ref-how-to-root-4-4-links-guides-t2603358
That was actually very quick and painless. I unlocked the bootloader and it was just like "hey, how's some root". I was like sure, and it was just rooted. Pretty sweet.
Hey, I have been out of the rooting game for some time, but I was wondering if this phone can be unlocked and flashed with something like cyanogenmod? I have done research but can't find anything conclusive. Thanks!
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ncvikingx97 said:
Hey, I have been out of the rooting game for some time, but I was wondering if this phone can be unlocked and flashed with something like cyanogenmod? I have done research but can't find anything conclusive. Thanks!
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I presume you are referring to the Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920T)?
If so then yes you can flash SU and TWRP via Odin and install a compatible ROM through recovery.
That's because the bootloader is not locked. Or at least at the moment with 5.1.1
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Is this in regard to the T-Mobile model?
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Is this in regard to the T-Mobile model?
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Yes. The T-Mobile S6 variant (SM-G920T) does NOT have a locked a bootloader at present.
The S7 however does and the suspicion (though unfounded at the moment) is that once T-mobile releases the Marshmallow update for the S6 it may lock the bootloader. Thus, it is probably going to be a good idea to wait on taking the Marshmallow update as soon as it is available (if root is desirable).
So will any normal Roms available for the standard GSM s7 work with the T-Mobile model? Also, is installing twrp as simple as something like a Nexus? I haven't been in the ROM game for a while, thanks for the help guys
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So will any normal Roms available for the standard GSM s7 work with the T-Mobile model? Also, is installing twrp as simple as something like a Nexus? I haven't been in the ROM game for a while, thanks for the help guys
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There won't be any ROMs available for the S7 so long as the bootloader remains locked.
If you want to root your T-Mobile S6 > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7W-3yo89UI
Sorry, I meant the s6, will I be able to install things such as cyanogenmod?
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Sorry, I meant the s6, will I be able to install things such as cyanogenmod?
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For the umpteenth time yes. You just need to make sure that whatever ROM you want to flash is compatible with the T-Mobile S6 variant (SM-G920T).
There is a T-Mobile Galaxy S6 Android Development forum here at XDA which will have a number of different ROMs to choose from as well as information and support for said ROMs.
Thanks man
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Yes. The T-Mobile S6 variant (SM-G920T) does NOT have a locked a bootloader at present.
The S7 however does and the suspicion (though unfounded at the moment) is that once T-mobile releases the Marshmallow update for the S6 it may lock the bootloader. Thus, it is probably going to be a good idea to wait on taking the Marshmallow update as soon as it is available (if root is desirable).
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Good suspicion. ..I thought of that right away myself thus why I returned my s7... The s6 with few tweaks is as nice in many aspects not all but suits my needs .
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androidddaaron said:
Good suspicion. ..I thought of that right away myself thus why I returned my s7... The s6 with few tweaks is as nice in many aspects not all but suits my needs .
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Yep. Really like my 64g S6 flat. And you are right, with a few tweaks it is a great device.