Is it possible to put TWRP on the SM-A600T or is it carrier subsidized and cannot be unlocked?
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I unlocked the phone through AT&T and now I need to verify that it is carrier unlocked. Is there an easy way to do so?
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Which model is easiest to unlock the bootloader and install custom ROMs? I'm in the US and I use T-Mobile. I would prefer a phone that isn't carrier specific so is there a factory unlocked variant that works best?
I have a note 8 on AT&t prepaid. The bootloader is locked. I would like to upgrade to the 9. Is there a variant that works on AT&t prepaid that will allow me to root? Unlocked phone are just carrier unlocked right? Will the unlocked Sammy still let me root?
Thanks in advance.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-9/help/wanna-chance-to-make-root-custom-t3868562
revned911 said:
I have a note 8 on AT&t prepaid. The bootloader is locked. I would like to upgrade to the 9. Is there a variant that works on AT&t prepaid that will allow me to root? Unlocked phone are just carrier unlocked right? Will the unlocked Sammy still let me root?
Thanks in advance.
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I don't use AT&T, but yes unlocked phones just mean sim unlocked. Not the same as bootloader unlocked.
U.S. models are bootloader locked so no root there. Exynos models and N9600 are bootloader unlocked. You would need to check the available bands on those models to ensure they match your carrier, or wait until someone on AT&T confirms
Though carrier and bootloader unlock are different subjects, if an S20 FE 5G is Samsung *FACTORY* carrier unlocked, can I assume its bootloader is therefore unlockable? If it is, where can I get the unlock code? Bestbuy, for example, is offering this phone with both carrier unlocked and locked versions, https://www.bestbuy.com/site/search...rue&iht=y&usc=All+Categories&ks=960&keys=keys
Further, can I assume if a model is carrier locked, then the bootloader cannot be unlocked to enforce the carrier lock?
My objective is to root the phone and also install TWRP. I have no plans to switch my carrier, T-Mobile, and thus a model locked to T-Mobile is fine as long as its bootloader can be unlocked since a carrier-locked one is cheaper.
My understanding is S20 FE 5G is based on the Snapdragon processor. Some have claimed Snapdragon is impossible to unlock the bootloader, but I assume they mean you can't do it if Samsung doesn't allow it. Unfortunately, I simply can't find a Samsung site where they would give out bootloader unlock code for approved models.
No you can't not unlocked the boot loader I went with unlocked version bc of bloat software on carrier phones you will never get to unlock the bootloader
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I have the opportunity to pick up an AT&T unlocked S20FE, and was wondering if it is fully compatible with T-Mobile specifically for 5G/LTE Band 71?
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I have the opportunity to pick up an AT&T unlocked S20FE, and was wondering if it is fully compatible with T-Mobile specifically for 5G/LTE Band 71?
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The answer is, but you must flash the unlocked U1 firmware first and that will work or you can flash the T-Mobile firmware after.
You can stay on the unlocked firmware or flash the T-Mobile afterwards, no real difference. The only thing the AT&T version (flashed or not) won't give you is unlimited roaming on US Cellular. You need an actual T-Mobile branded phone for that.