hello, i got the s23 from a different country (china) and I live in Tunisia. Can I change the firmware to my countrys one without any problems ? could this affect the device functions in any way ?
yes, you can change the firmware of your phone. First need identify the variant model of your phone to find the correct firmware to flash.
rikipy said:
yes, you can change the firmware of your phone. First need identify the variant model of your phone to find the correct firmware to flash.
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thank you, my model is SM-S9110 can i use the SM-S911B FIRMWARE or just another country with my same model SM-S9110 (in my case looks like only Taiwan or Hong Kong) ?
I have 911b
I want to change the firmware to 9110
Is it possible?
This is confusing to say the least:
Firmware variant change
Hello I have s23 s911b/ds I would install china firmware of variant s9110 Is it possible?
forum.xda-developers.com
From the looks of it the 911b has the same hardware as 9110.
I'm also curious if this would work - would love to put the 911b firmware on a 9110.
Via Odin you can't change a Chinese SM-S9110 to a US phone. You can change it to a Hong Kong or Taiwan phone. Hong Kong has Google Play preinstalled. Careful if you do try flashing the USA XAA variant to a Chinese phone, the phone will get stuck in a soft brick. None of the recovery methods online worked (emergency recovery etc.), I had to unlock the bootloader from the download menu, then it would boot again. I relocked it but the damage is done. Goodbye Samsung apps that rely on Knox security, they will never come back. Note I was able to flash Hong Kong firmware with the bootloader locked, which would have been ideal had I known that ahead of time.
i bought my SM-S9110 in mainland china today (from JD). surprisingly i could activate google services straight from the menu.
i couldn't find google play store in the phone so i installed it from apk. when running the install it said "update" rather than "install". so i guess play store was also already there somehow.
what i am confused about is eSIM. it seems not to have it. can't find it in the seetings and also on the box there where only stickers with the IMEIs for the physical SIM-slots.
would a SM-S9110 bought in HongKong have a eSIM functionality?
The SM-S9110 is the same hardware across China, Hong Kong, Taiwan. I followed the guide for activating the eSIM on US models (which only have 1 SIM card slot) and this phone doesn't have it. BTW I bought mine from JD.com as well, ordering in Chinese and using Google Translate JD apparently also sells the US model which has an eSIM, if that's what you want. But you can't root a US phone if that's what you are looking to do. I rooted mine just because I already tripped Knox, it isn't that difficult, and everything works except Samsung Pass and Wallet which I find pretty useless next to Google Pay, which also works rooted with the right Magisk modules.
I also recently just bought the SM-S9110 from JD, currently live in China. So just to make sure, I can only flash the HK version of the firmware if I want to get rid of the chinese stuff? Will that affect the warranty on my phone?
I have a SM-S911B/DS , can i flash it with SM-S911W ?
Hama1111 said:
I have a SM-S911B/DS , can i flash it with SM-S911W ?
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Why do you want that?
waterpolo said:
Why do you want that?
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Because some apps don't work like Samsung pay , S health monitor ecg/bp and etc
Hama1111 said:
Because some apps don't work like Samsung pay , S health monitor ecg/bp and etc
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If you unlock bootloader then Samsung Pay can't be used on all firmware.
For Shealth ect is a patched app available or you can install KnoxPatch with LSPosed. Search on XDA.
superevans said:
I also recently just bought the SM-S9110 from JD, currently live in China. So just to make sure, I can only flash the HK version of the firmware if I want to get rid of the chinese stuff? Will that affect the warranty on my phone?
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before i had two S10e (one from Mainland SM-G9708, and one from Hongkong SM-G9700). i could both flash with the other ones firmware, and back. no problem. i guess would be the same with SM-S9110.
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HI, i had this version and i didn't find any data related to it like firmware , i noticed that everything run smoothly and mobile run the latest update (your system is up to date ) lollipop and model n920f was written on the back although of that when i tried to use Samsung info apk it showed that phone made in Korea and it was Verizon version n 920v so i figured out that phone was a Verizon version and was moved to china to be unlocked and back was replaced also so, am i right ? and if i am right , can i download Verizon marshmallow update without problems.
I thought the f was an international version which hadn't been released. Its usually the tag for european models, which of course wasn't released for the note 5.
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I thought the f was an international version which hadn't been released. Its usually the tag for european models, which of course wasn't released for the note 5.
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I know that it seems to me an assembled version hardware mad in Korea for American company Verizon and was sent to china to be unlocked version so they changed the model to n920f instead of n920v and applied modified soft and kernel and they replaced the back also and wrote n920 f
What do you think bonerp ?
Any ideas guys
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Any ideas guys
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The 'F' variant for Samsung devices is usually for European countries, but Samsung never released Note5 officially in Europe.
There is no N920F, the international variant is the N920C, If the actual device is N920V then those firmware should work.
Download and install : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo&hl=en_GB
And see what the bootloader and modems are, they should specify what the actual phone is.
Remember that you are responsible for what you do to your device so proceed with caution and always back-up your data.
Here are screenshots from Samsung info apk , what do you think ?
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It's a sprint model, you should be able to flash N920P firmware; It seems like the phone is running a custom ROM which has the CSC of the N920V.
Again you are responsible for what you do to your device so make a back-up before you attempt anything.
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It's a sprint model, you should be able to flash N920P firmware; It seems like the phone is running a custom ROM which has the CSC of the N920V.
Again you are responsible for what you do to your device so make a back-up before you attempt anything.
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Depending on phone info apk it showed that model is n920v Verizon but you said its a sprint version i am confused.
how did you know it is a n920p not n920v ?
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Depending on phone info apk it showed that model is n920v Verizon but you said its a sprint version i am confused.
how did you know it is a n920p not n920v ?
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The bootloader and baseband belong to N920P.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/58061/N920VVRU2AOJ2_N920VVZW2AOJ2_VZW/
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/56804/N920PVPU2AOI6_N920PSPT2AOI6_SPR/
It's kind of confusing because your KNOX counter is not tripped but the firmware on your device seems to a mix between N920V and N920P with the Chinese and Sprint CSC
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The bootloader and baseband belong to N920P.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/58061/N920VVRU2AOJ2_N920VVZW2AOJ2_VZW/
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/56804/N920PVPU2AOI6_N920PSPT2AOI6_SPR/
It's kind of confusing because your KNOX counter is not tripped but the firmware on your device seems to a mix between N920V and N920P with the Chinese and Sprint CSC
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You are right it seems to me that n920f is fake although of that my device is original one n920p and modded into a chinese version to be unlocked device thank you but i am a little bit worry if i download n920p firmware maybe it locked and askes me code number to unlock the device so before i download it any idea how can i know it is locked or unlocked device ?
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I'll be honest if there was a way to unlock sprint phones that way we'd already know about it, put in a T-Mobile sim and an att sim if they both work it's unlocked you can use any SIM cards if they work it's unlocked as long as you don't use sprint and Verizon for the rest. I'm very confident it's unlocked if it's not, it can be done easily
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I'll be honest if there was a way to unlock sprint phones that way we'd already know about it, put in a T-Mobile sim and an att Sim if they both work it's unlocked you can use any SIM cards if they work it's unlocked as long as you don't use sprint and Verizon for the rest. I'm very confident it's unlocked if it's not, it can be done easily
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I cant use t mobile or att Sim cause i am from Egypt but i put Vodafone Sim and it works perfectly till now so, What do you think its unlocked or locked phone ?
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I cant use t mobile or att Sim cause i am from Egypt but i put Vodafone Sim and it works perfectly till now so, What do you think its unlocked or locked phone ?
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It very well I
Should be unlocked just don't use formware backup or restore just in case (I've lost my network lock after a restore)
I am wondering if it might be possible to change the CSC of an SM-N950U1 (possibly an SM-N950U) to the Hong Kong region. This might allow one to access OEM unlock in developer settings and enable an unlockable bootloader to install custom ROMs with.
If this were to be successful, would all of the LTE/CDMA/GSM bands that come with the phone's hardware still work?
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I am wondering if it might be possible to change the CSC of an SM-N950U1 (possibly an SM-N950U) to the Hong Kong region. This might allow one to access OEM unlock in developer settings and enable an unlockable bootloader to install custom ROMs with.
If this were to be successful, would all of the LTE/CDMA/GSM bands that come with the phone's hardware still work?
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1rst Nope! You will always have a LOCKED bootloader! No getting that unlocked!
2nd The OEM switch is ONLY for the Exynos models (SM-N950F/ N / F/DS models)!! (Now there was one in the combination firmware for SM-N950U/U1 BUT it doesn't do the same function as the one for the exynos models, so it won't do you any good!)
3rd the Hong Kong on SM-N9500 snapdragon you'll need a crom file to unlock I believe. And it's only for that model.
4th the firmware for SM-N9500 is NOT compatible with SM-N950U/U1/W. Samsung made enough changes to the firmware that it most likely brick your phone. (I think in the partitions of the phones that differ.)
5th search for the thread for "safestrap" it's in the note 8 rom section! It allows you to install root Samsung nougat rom (for now, pie might come later but who knows) on later bootloaders. Make sure you read and reread the first post and make sure you understand the information and instructions on how to do it. It isn't that easy as the OEM switch for exynos but it gives you rooted Samsung Nougat rom.
Also look in that thread if it is possible to switch csc to international CSC's.
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1rst Nope! You will always have a LOCKED bootloader! No getting that unlocked!
2nd The OEM switch is ONLY for the Exynos models (SM-N950F/ N / F/DS models)!! (Now there was one in the combination firmware for SM-N950U/U1 BUT it doesn't do the same function as the one for the exynos models, so it won't do you any good!)
3rd the Hong Kong on SM-N9500 snapdragon you'll need a crom file to unlock I believe. And it's only for that model.
4th the firmware for SM-N9500 is NOT compatible with SM-N950U/U1/W. Samsung made enough changes to the firmware that it most likely brick your phone. (I think in the partitions of the phones that differ.)
5th search for the thread for "safestrap" it's in the note 8 rom section! It allows you to install root Samsung nougat rom (for now, pie might come later but who knows) on later bootloaders. Make sure you read and reread the first post and make sure you understand the information and instructions on how to do it. It isn't that easy as the OEM switch for exynos but it gives you rooted Samsung Nougat rom.
Also look in that thread if it is possible to switch csc to international CSC's.
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Can I modify feature file and flash it again?
Hello everybody.
I bought a refurbished N950U and I have a problem but the seller unfortunately doesn't respond. When I disconnect the data, the warning "You won't be able to use any apps that require an internet connection unless you use WiFi. Cancel / Turn off" appears every time. Samsung USA told me that the cause is the old FW; in fact it has the N950USQU6DSH3 (VZW). However, an IMEI results in a T-Mobile (TMB). I would like to install N950USQS7DTA5 (TMB, USC) simply with Odin. In this way, however, I'm afraid to lock it SIM/Region because I believe that the UK Seller has modified the FW before installing it to unlock it and if I overwrite it becomes SIM/Region locked. Correct? I don't know about American models, is it possible to update it to the latest FW simply with Odin (downloading everything from sammobile) and keep the device sim/region Unlocked ?
PS: software updates option seem locked (I think because of FW seller MOD otherwise device becomes locked...)
Thank you a lot
Best Regards
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Hello everybody.
I bought a refurbished N950U and I have a problem but the seller unfortunately doesn't respond. When I disconnect the data, the warning "You won't be able to use any apps that require an internet connection unless you use WiFi. Cancel / Turn off" appears every time. Samsung USA told me that the cause is the old FW; in fact it has the N950USQU6DSH3 (VZW). However, an IMEI results in a T-Mobile (TMB). I would like to install N950USQS7DTA5 (TMB, USC) simply with Odin. In this way, however, I'm afraid to lock it SIM/Region because I believe that the UK Seller has modified the FW before installing it to unlock it and if I overwrite it becomes SIM/Region locked. Correct? I don't know about American models, is it possible to update it to the latest FW simply with Odin (downloading everything from sammobile) and keep the device sim/region Unlocked ?
PS: software updates option seem locked (I think because of FW seller MOD otherwise device becomes locked...)
Thank you a lot
Best Regards
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What model number is printed on the back of the phone?
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What model number is printed on the back of the phone?
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There isn't a model number, there is only
SAMSUNG
Galaxy Note8
But, I'm sure it's a SM-N950U also the IMEI check confirm it
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There isn't a model number, there is only
SAMSUNG
Galaxy Note8
But, I'm sure it's a SM-N950U also the IMEI check confirm it
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It should have a model number printed on the back.
I ask because I have seen a few posts now of phones that have parts from different variants, where it will say N950F on the back but the software is N950U, where trying to flash official filmware could brick the phone...
I'm not sure what to advise you, hopefully someone more knowledge will answer you.
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There isn't a model number, there is only
SAMSUNG
Galaxy Note8
But, I'm sure it's a SM-N950U also the IMEI check confirm it
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Download phone info (Samsung) app from playstore.
Check the Hardware tab and check out the "Hardware/Board" and GPU.
If it says for eg, Samsung exynos 8895 and ARM MALI-G71, you have SM-N950F/F-DS/N
If it says for eg, Qualcomm SDM835 and GPU Adreno 540, you have either SM-N950U/U1/W or SM-N9500.
Any Mediatek cpu's you got a fake note 8.
You can also check your firmware that you are on.
BL, AP, CSC and Baseband first 5 characters has to match eg:
BL- N950U.....
AP- N950U.....
CSC- N950U.....
Baseband- N950U....
Edit changed cpu and gpu for note 8 Qualcomm chip.
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Download phone info (Samsung) app from playstore.
Check the Hardware tab and check out the "Hardware/Board" and GPU.
If it says for eg, Samsung exynos 8895 and ARM MALI-G71, you have SM-N950F/F-DS/N
If it says for eg, Qualcomm SDM845 and GPU Adreno 640, you have either SM-N950U/U1/W or SM-N9500.
Any Mediatek cpu's you got a fake note 8.
You can also check your firmware that you are on.
BL, AP, CSC and Baseband first 5 characters has to match eg:
BL- N950U.....
AP- N950U.....
CSC- N950U.....
Baseband- N950U....
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From software info option on the phone I see N950USQU6DSH3 (region VZW from IMEI.info)
Phone info:
Hardware
qcom/msm8998[64-bit]
msm8998
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 540
It could still be a fake ??!!
I'm very afraid because the uk-seller seems very suspicious
However what I would like to know is what I wrote in post 1
Thank you
BR
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From software info option on the phone I see N950USQU6DSH3 (region VZW from IMEI.info)
Phone info:
Hardware
qcom/msm8998[64-bit]
msm8998
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 540
It could still be a fake ??!!
I'm very afraid because the uk-seller seems very suspicious
However what I would like to know is what I wrote in post 1
Thank you
BR
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It's real!
You can flash the T-mobile firmware N950USQU7.... that you want on it.
NAKE SURE PHONE IS REGISTERED TO YOUR GOOGLE EMAIL AND NOT THE OLD USER OR YOU RUN INTO FRP PROTECTION! BEFORE CONTINUING!
You can log in to your google account to see the devices that are attached to you on PC. (Google account the you log into playstore when you setup a new phone and phone gets attached to that account).
If still attached to the old user and you do a factory reset FRP will lock phone and ask for the old user google email to unlock it. So make sure it's registered to YOU!
Place the 4 files in Odin
BL = BL-file
AP = AP-file
CP = CP-file
CSC= CSC-file (this will format storage and put phone back to factory! Backup first).
Afterwards check your APN Settings or replace sim card if it is really old or defective.
Use samfirm.exe or frija to download firmware and unzip it.
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It's real!
You can flash the T-mobile firmware N950USQU7.... that you want on it.
NAKE SURE PHONE IS REGISTERED TO YOUR GOOGLE EMAIL AND NOT THE OLD USER OR YOU RUN INTO FRP PROTECTION! BEFORE CONTINUING!
You can log in to your google account to see the devices that are attached to you on PC. (Google account the you log into playstore when you setup a new phone and phone gets attached to that account).
If still attached to the old user and you do a factory reset FRP will lock phone and ask for the old user google email to unlock it. So make sure it's registered to YOU!
Place the 4 files in Odin
BL = BL-file
AP = AP-file
CP = CP-file
CSC= CSC-file (this will format storage and put phone back to factory! Backup first).
Afterwards check your APN Settings or replace sim card if it is really old or defective.
Use samfirm.exe or frija to download firmware and unzip it.
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Ok as you can see from the attached photo there are 2 devices connected one is GN8 so it is impossible that it is also connected to the old user, it's right?
Then If I download the new FW N950USQS7DTA5 (TMB, USC), Odin from sammobile and follow the instructions, is everything all right? I will not get a SIM / Region Lock, it's right ?
Because Samsung USA told me that it is lock by T-Mobile like I though...
Thank you a lot
BR
Is it true that once unlocked the N950U remains permanently locked i.e. if I bought it reconditioned unlocked with FW N950USQU6DSH3 (region VZW) I can flash N950USQS7DTA5 (TMB, USC) by Odin and the phone remains unlocked? Please help me .....
Thank you
BR
pelerxws said:
Is it true that once unlocked the N950U remains permanently locked i.e. if I bought it reconditioned unlocked with FW N950USQU6DSH3 (region VZW) I can flash N950USQS7DTA5 (TMB, USC) by Odin and the phone remains unlocked? Please help me .....
Thank you
BR
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As for being Carrier UNLOCKED it shouldn't lock to Your Carrier csc. Once its paid off and UNLOCKED by the previous person it should remain UNLOCKED.
You can read the 1rst post in this thread if you want to switch from N950U to N950U1 (not too much bloatware I heard!)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/guide-sm-n950u-u1-t3685884/page256
Hopefully someone with a US note 8 can chime in!!!
U1 has less bloat. All the carrier firmware is the same doesnt matter which you flash as it will provision to the sim you are using
Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
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U1 has less bloat. All the carrier firmware is the same doesnt matter which you flash as it will provision to the sim you are using
Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
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Thanks.
I did not understand what the SIM/region lock/unlock is in the fw that flashes or it is at another level? Because if it is at another level I think I can flash the newest T-mobile fw that the device remains unlocked, correct?
is the unlocked A-716U rootable using magisk and does anyone think there will be development on it(ie Custom recoveries ? One last question one this specific model; assuming root is possible on unlocked would it be possible to get a carrier locked version (cost saving) and reflash firmware similar to oneplus's MSMtool?
lastly is the A71 SM-A715F/DS root-able with TWRP support?
Thank you
ps
I will also contribute to bounties
everyone is going to say/think "search the forum!!!" but unfortunately the posts available dont list specific model numbers when talking about successful root/custom recovery,.
U.S. variants usually can't be unlocked and therefore you can't install custom stuff like magisk patched files.
That used to be the case until recently that a person was offering bootloader unlock as a service to many 2019 and onward devices, as you can see here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/sampwnd-usa-model-bl-unlock-info-u-u1-w.4201689/
But, you would have to ask if the A71 is supported. It probably would need to be tested, but the owner of the thread was quite confident that it could be possible.
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U.S. variants usually can't be unlocked and therefore you can't install custom stuff like magisk patched files.
That used to be the case until recently that a person was offering bootloader unlock as a service to many 2019 and onward devices, as you can see here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/sampwnd-usa-model-bl-unlock-info-u-u1-w.4201689/
But, you would have to ask if the A71 is supported. It probably would need to be tested, but the owner of the thread was quite confident that it could be possible.
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Oh okay, so there is no MSMtool like with oneplus devices where you can just change to international firmware? If so if there an international 5g version of the a71 (any a-series) with 5G? sorry the model/SKU's for samsung devices is confusing and there is an insane amount of them.
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Oh okay, so there is no MSMtool like with oneplus devices where you can just change to international firmware? If so if there an international 5g version of the a71 (any a-series) with 5G? sorry the model/SKU's for samsung devices is confusing and there is an insane amount of them.
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I'm sort of guessing that's the Odin equivalent of Samsung devices, not sure I've never owned a OnePlus device.
You can use Odin to flash different firmware on the device as long as it's the same SoC. For example, I've flashed Galaxy S9+ Unlocked firmware on my T-Mobile Galaxy S9+. One is variant SM-G965U and the other is SM-G965U1. However on this case, both firmware were US. One was unbranded U.S. firmware and the other was T-mobile branded firmware. I've also flashed Poland firmware on my Mexican A71, they're both model SM-A715F on this case.
I don't know if there's an international variant of the A71 5G. I guess you'll have to look that part up on your own. I think there is though.
The MSM tool enable users to take a carrier locked oneplus device and unlock it among other things. can odin unlock bootloaders ?
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The MSM tool enable users to take a carrier locked oneplus device and unlock it among other things. can odin unlock bootloaders ?
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Not really. Odin can only flash firmware, either stock or custom (you use it to flash TWRP and then basically everything else you flash with TWRP).
And no, Odin doesn't do any bootloader unlocking, any unlocking is done with the device itself. But as I mentioned, U.S devices aren't unlockable out the box.
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Not really. Odin can only flash firmware, either stock or custom (you use it to flash TWRP and then basically everything else you flash with TWRP).
And no, Odin doesn't do any bootloader unlocking, any unlocking is done with the device itself. But as I mentioned, U.S devices aren't unlockable out the box.
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when you say "out of the box" do you mean there is NO possible way to unlock them or it takes a process?
sixisixsix said:
when you say "out of the box" do you mean there is NO possible way to unlock them or it takes a process?
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There is no possible way to do it... for free as of now. If you want to unlock the U.S. variant you have to do it via the paid service I pointed out and thats only IF it works (as I mentioned, its been untested on the A71)
In comparison, you can buy the F variant, turn it on, head to developer settings and select OEM unlock and then unlock the bootloader.
If we ignore the paid service, sampwnd, that I pointed out in my other response then it is impossible to unlock the bootloader of the US variant and therefore, impossible to root.
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There is no possible way to do it... for free as of now. If you want to unlock the U.S. variant you have to do it via the paid service I pointed out and thats only IF it works (as I mentioned, its been untested on the A71)
In comparison, you can buy the F variant, turn it on, head to developer settings and select OEM unlock and then unlock the bootloader.
If we ignore the paid service, sampwnd, that I pointed out in my other response then it is impossible to unlock the bootloader of the US variant and therefore, impossible to root.
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how much does the paid service cost and do you have a link? i didnt see you mention it before. also do you have the aseries discord invite or telegram?
sixisixsix said:
how much does the paid service cost and do you have a link? i didnt see you mention it before. also do you have the aseries discord invite or telegram?
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I'm not really sure about the cost as I've never used the service myself, but I know the person running the thread is very reliable
Link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/sampwnd-usa-model-bl-unlock-info-u-u1-w.4201689/
There are a few A71 groups on Telegram, you can just search with @A71 on there, most groups are public
Sorry to just drop a question, but I can't find the answer. Can the snapdragon S10 SM-G973u1 bootloader be unlocked? If not is there another way to root it?
Thank you
Chris
HelloChris333333, just when you post on a forum the courtesy of saying hello. Yes you can root just with the firmware of your model S10 SM-G973U1 US model so not compatible with EU firmware.
meric57 said:
HelloChris333333, just when you post on a forum the courtesy of saying hello. Yes you can root just with the firmware of your model S10 SM-G973U1 US model so not compatible with EU firmware.
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I'm not sure that's true, but I would love to find out I'm wrong.
In my research, the SD phones cannot be unlocked unless you are on (and remain on) an older BL version. The last unlockable BL version was 4, as I recall... if you're running updated firmware you are likely on BL 6. Even on 4, the process was not free and once you did it you could not update to a newer version of FW without losing the unlock.
For this reason, I gave up on getting root/BLunlock on my phone... and honestly, I have not missed it. This is also why I have not seen much development of FW for the SD phones anywhere.
Again, if I'm wrong, I'd love to learn how it's done!
Hello meric57
Can you share a link to the firmware I need? I just bought this phone and there is no OEM unlock option, it is a US phone. If I cannot root it I will have to sell it and get another phone.
Thanks
Chris
I guess another question would be where can I get a S10 with the Exynos chip?
Thanks
Chris
Using ADB I keep getting "waiting for device" and then I find I need to unlock the bootloader. This crap is an endless circle.
U4 can be unlocked before , I can unlock it , Special engineering documents need to be made
I'm V6 nothing available. I bought a G973F instead. G973u1 going on ebay.
Exactly, there is really no root/unlock for snapdragon phones unless you're on a very old BL (and you have to stay there so you can't update). IMO, that's not "can be unlocked" even with "special" steps, particularly since most phones today will have newer BLs (even a year ago, I couldn't find a BL4 phone)... but, yes, it's technically true to say it can be unlocked, but only in very limited cases.
@Chris33333 For this reason, I get that you may want to go to the Exynos instead... I'm curious, if you're in the US, how does that work with carriers? Does it? I've found most US carriers refuse to activate phones that don't match their list of "compatible" IMEIs... I imagine an F-series phone won't be on that list.
I'm in the US using Straight Talk with T-mobile. I've had a Galaxy S5 rooted for years. With straight talk I can use AT&T, T-mobile, or Verizon. But this international phone does not do Verizon.
And StraightTalk will activate the F-series phone without complaint or issues? If so, that's great to hear... because I know VZ and ATT typically won't...
I haven't put the SIM in it yet. Still trying to delete all the crap off the phone.
Lol
Hello Chris33333, https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s10/firmware/SM-G973U1/XAA/