no oem unlock option in developers settings i have a sm-g998u1. i bought it unlocked from bestbuy. please help
That's because the US models ( U, U1, W ) don't have the option to unlock the bootloader.
You can check this, it's a paid service that can unlock your bootloader depending on model and current firmware. You can ask in this thread
[Android][UNSAMLOCK] Bootloader Unlock for Samsung US/Canada Devices
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just don't update the software/system to retain the v1 bootloader
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I unlocked my Nokia 8's bootloader using @the_laser 's method. Now I'll receive April security patch anytime. My question is, should I apply it or skipping it is the best decision? Also, can I relock my bootloader in anyway?
ChoromPotro said:
I unlocked my Nokia 8's bootloader using @the_laser 's method. Now I'll receive April security patch anytime. My question is, should I apply it or skipping it is the best decision? Also, can I relock my bootloader in anyway?
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Yep relock works, but your phone wipes again.
If you don't have root, I think you can update the security patch. I did it without root and open bootloader.
Nokia 8 unlocked bootloader!
You could take any ota with unlocked bootloader only if you didn't modify any system file (modified recovery or phone rooted)
so i got a s21 about 1 month ago and it's a exynos model and its canada variant, i want to root it but it does not have a oem unlock option in dev settings so, hwo could i root it?
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so i got a s21 about 1 month ago and it's a exynos model and its canada variant, i want to root it but it does not have a oem unlock option in dev settings so, hwo could i root it?
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Do you don't have a exynos that's a Canadian variant.
The Canadian variant is a North American snap dragon.
Have to unlock bootloader first then install magisk. See developer threads for bootloader unlock service only if it's on bootloader version 1. To check bootloader version it look in settings/about/software the number 5th from the right is the bootloader version. Your 991w should be a snapdragon processor. The exynos model is 991F and you can unlock bootloader for free you can get oem unlock to show up by following guides on google.
I have a S21 Ultra (Snapdragon - G998U) attempting to unlock the bootloader. However, "OEM unlocking" is not displayed in the developer options.
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I have a S21 Ultra (Snapdragon - G998U) attempting to unlock the bootloader. However, "OEM unlocking" is not displayed in the developer options.
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You may be able to unlock your bootloader depending on which UI Version you have.
[Android][UNSAMLOCK] Bootloader Unlock for Samsung US/Canada Devices
This thread is @svetius approved Important notice: Do not update to April 2023 security update (XXXXXXXXXXWCX) or later. Examples: G998USQS6EWCA, N986USQU4HWD1. Samsung has patched the bootloader unlock again on those updates. NOTE: The OneUI...
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3.1 is my UI
It's been a long time since I've been in the root/rom game. I recently switched back over from iPhone with a G998U (Tmobile).
I popped on here hoping to find some AOSP style roms. Not seeing anything via search, so is it just not a thing anymore?
Also, I see that unlocking the bootloader trips Knox. Does this effect NFC completely or just the Samsung Pay app? Would I still be able to use something like Google Pay to link credit cards and use tap to pay in stores?
Thanks for the help!
Check this thread out. I think you'll find your answer there.
Your device’s bootloader is locked. You may be able to unlock it depending on whether you've updated the phone.
[Android][UNSAMLOCK] Bootloader Unlock for Samsung US/Canada Devices
This thread is @svetius approved Important notice: Do not update to April 2023 security update (XXXXXXXXXXWCX) or later. Examples: G998USQS6EWCA, N986USQU4HWD1. Samsung has patched the bootloader unlock again on those updates. NOTE: The OneUI...
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For a testing purpose for a unlocked bootloader or amnually unlocked EXPORT to/for remove FRP.
Flash "cdt_engineering" with this image.
Since I'm checking previous version differences I cannot check and proced on it. Feedback is needed.
I have locked bootloader on GDPR.
Do at your own risk !
boot-recovery --wipe_data --reason=MasterClearConfirm