Hello. I have an AT&T S5 that is currently unlocked and I am using it with T-Mobile. I would love to root it and put Cyanogenmod 11 on it, as I put it on my nexus 4 before this and loved it. they say on the http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Klte_Info page not to use this guide due to the boot image signing. Does anyone have any information/instructions on how to go about completing this? Thanks!
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Hello. I have an AT&T S5 that is currently unlocked and I am using it with T-Mobile. I would love to root it and put Cyanogenmod 11 on it, as I put it on my nexus 4 before this and loved it. they say on the http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Klte_Info page not to use this guide due to the boot image signing. Does anyone have any information/instructions on how to go about completing this? Thanks!
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OK, so I dont want to sound rude so forgive me if I do. but a search in the forums would show you that CM/AOSP/AOKP will not run on an AT&T S5 due to locked bootloader
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OK, so I dont want to sound rude so forgive me if I do. but a search in the forums would show you that CM/AOSP/AOKP will not run on an AT&T S5 due to locked bootloader
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I've also seen a lot of stuff about unlocking bootloaders on AT&T s5's though, so I was wondering if it is possible somehow.
schneiderm3709 said:
I've also seen a lot of stuff about unlocking bootloaders on AT&T s5's though, so I was wondering if it is possible somehow.
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unfortunately the BL will likely never be unlocked so the chances are extremely slim we will ever see a nything but touchwiz roms.
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I've also seen a lot of stuff about unlocking bootloaders on AT&T s5's though, so I was wondering if it is possible somehow.
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You can unlock the bootloader on other versions of the Galaxy S5 but you can't unlock the bootloader for the AT&T and Verizon version of the Galaxy S5.
maybe someone can actually get cm11 working for this device i once intalled it using safestrap and it booted touch and everything work but the screen didnt show anything
schneiderm3709 said:
Hello. I have an AT&T S5 that is currently unlocked and I am using it with T-Mobile. I would love to root it and put Cyanogenmod 11 on it, as I put it on my nexus 4 before this and loved it. they say on the http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Klte_Info page not to use this guide due to the boot image signing. Does anyone have any information/instructions on how to go about completing this? Thanks!
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NO. You can't. On top of that, you posted this in the wrong section.
(Q) Questions don't go in Development.
This question is about two or three years old almost. Dude, almost all of At&t phones have LOCKED BOOTLOADERS and we will never be able to get passed it. NEVER EVER EVER,,,,,,,,Buy a T-Mobile phone!
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isanchez340 said:
maybe someone can actually get cm11 working for this device i once intalled it using safestrap and it booted touch and everything work but the screen didnt show anything
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NO. Someone wont. You go right ahead and keep flashing files, your phone is going to die. I wouldn't be flashing just whatever to see if it works. That's not a very good idea.
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maybe someone can actually get cm11 working for this device i once intalled it using safestrap and it booted touch and everything work but the screen didnt show anything
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OK, just to clear this up one last time.
1. We can not install custom kernels, Stock TW kernels are not compatible with CM/AOSP/AOKP ROM's
2. the flashing process although it will complete does not mean the ROM will run.
3. There is (currently) no way to circumvent these issues.
4. SafeStrap will NOT flash kernels only the file system.
Some S5 and S5A devices (international models, Tmobile, Sprint) to name a few have unlocked BootLoaders
those devices can and do run CM/AOSP/AOKP ROM's. AT&T has a Locked BootLoader
I really don't mean to sound condescending however this device is fast approaching it's first birthday and many many people have tried to run CM or CM derivitives on the AT&T device, there are tons of threads cluttering the development forums in regards to this issue continuing to attempt to install a CM Build and then posting here in the AT&T forums is at this time a pointless effort.
Using the search feature either ein Goolge or in the forums will provide all the answers you need.
Thank you,
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OK, just to clear this up one last time.
Thank you,
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And you really believe this is the last time! [emoji1]
SM-G870A Peace
berniesteven said:
And you really believe this is the last time! [emoji1]
SM-G870A Peace
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Well, one can only hope! :laugh::laugh:
In defense of the OP, it's pretty confusing that there's the Unified Development subforum which shows up under the AT&T section... I've been wondering why there's all these threads in a subforum to AT&T talking about installing all these roms that I know shouldn't work. I figured it was just something more involved than I'm comfortable with so I've ignored it. It seems like until the AT&T BL is unlocked that we shouldn't even have the Unified section linked here.
How to know if my s5a has unlocked BL?
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How to know if my s5a has unlocked BL?
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You have to unlock it. If you have an AT&T device it's locked.
This is the reason I'm using my upgrade to get a Nexus 6.
rachelm920 said:
You have to unlock it. If you have an AT&T device it's locked.
This is the reason I'm using my upgrade to get a Nexus 6.
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hate to burst your bubble but if you get the nexus 6 from AT&T it will also have a locked bootloader it is up in the air on whether or not it will be able to be unlocked. the only safe way to gaurentee an unlocked bootloader is to buy the nexus 6 unbranded direct from google.
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How to know if my s5a has unlocked BL?
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is it AT&T device? if so IT'S LOCKED, LOCKED, LOCKED, NO NO NO it cant be unlocked......
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is it AT&T device? if so IT'S LOCKED, LOCKED, LOCKED, NO NO NO it cant be unlocked......
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So you are saying the BL is locked?
:silly:
adam
cstayton said:
hate to burst your bubble but if you get the nexus 6 from AT&T it will also have a locked bootloader it is up in the air on whether or not it will be able to be unlocked. the only safe way to gaurentee an unlocked bootloader is to buy the nexus 6 unbranded direct from google.
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Sending this on an unlocked nexus 6 from At&t. Not sure where u got that information but it's false. Upgraded from the S5 myself, no more locked down phones for me again.
NightHawkUndead said:
Sending this on an unlocked nexus 6 from At&t. Not sure where u got that information but it's false. Upgraded from the S5 myself, no more locked down phones for me again.
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im merely pointing out that everything i have read has pointed to it being locked (not that it cant be unlocked mind you) AT&T rarely sends devices with the bootloader unlocked whether or not you can unlock them is a different story. i merely stated that "From what i had read" sorry for the confusion
EDIT: in fact here is the thread stating it comes from AT&T locked but is unlockable
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and if at&t will want they can unlock BL right? or is there any way to ask them bl unlock?
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and if at&t will want they can unlock BL right? or is there any way to ask them bl unlock?
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They could unlock it yes, but they won't, they won't do it upon request either as far as I know.
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Hi guys, i plan on buying a droid 4 on ebay. it is not unlocked. and i was really need help to get it working with Rogers in Canada.
can someone please list out the steps from unlocking, root and flash to ICS?
I'm coming from galaxy nexus and it was pretty much a one step thing. but the droid 4 seems a little more complicated after some research. like what is a safestrap??
any help would be appreciated!
thanks in advance *cheers*
well someone should probably give you the bad news... droid 4 has a locked bootloader
You don't need to "unlock, root and flash" ICS, you can just install the leaked ICS from the factory stock recovery.
The leaked ICS enables the global capabilities but beyond that I can't provide you much info.....
Also, flashing the leaked ICS is irreversible, though you can move forward as new(er) leaks are found and most likely up to the eventual OTA upgrade as well.
The leaks are designed to upgrade the stock phone.
alex94kumar said:
well someone should probably give you the bad news... droid 4 has a locked bootloader
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sorry if this is a dumb question, im just kind of confused. because the seller on ebay told me i need to unlock it for it to work with rogers
what does a locked bootloader mean?.. isn't there codes that i can purchase online to unlock the phone?
tcrews said:
You don't need to "unlock, root and flash" ICS, you can just install the leaked ICS from the factory stock recovery.
The leaked ICS enables the global capabilities but beyond that I can't provide you much info.....
Also, flashing the leaked ICS is irreversible, though you can move forward as new(er) leaks are found and most likely up to the eventual OTA upgrade as well.
The leaks are designed to upgrade the stock phone.
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hi, so would you be able to list out the steps to install the leaked ICS? and can you explain to me what a safe strap is?
thanks a bunch
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sorry if this is a dumb question, im just kind of confused. because the seller on ebay told me i need to unlock it for it to work with rogers
what does a locked bootloader mean?.. isn't there codes that i can purchase online to unlock the phone?
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the bootloader has nothing to do with unlocking the device on other networks.
640k said:
the bootloader has nothing to do with unlocking the device on other networks.
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So what do I have to do for the phone to work with rogers? Cuz the seller specifically said I need to unlock it for it to work with rogers.
There was a couple of post a few months back regarding Rogers pretty sure about how to get it working n what not just scroll through the post and find what you need...
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qqbabii said:
So what do I have to do for the phone to work with rogers? Cuz the seller specifically said I need to unlock it for it to work with rogers.
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I think what the seller may have been referring to is the SIM card. If I understand it right, the D4 works on the Verizon network with that SIM card. You have to either get a new SIM that is specifically for Rodgers, or you need to unlock the Verizon SIM card, and then it can work on anything. Sorry, I don't know how to go about doing it specifically for rodgers, but you should be able to search xda for the procedure for unlocking the SIM card. Good Luck!
If I have helped, please hit the "thanks!" button!
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isn't there codes that i can purchase online to unlock the phone?
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No, there are no codes available. But you won't need them, it will work without!
qqbabii said:
Hi guys, i plan on buying a droid 4 on ebay. it is not unlocked. and i was really need help to get it working with Rogers in Canada.
can someone please list out the steps from unlocking, root and flash to ICS?
I'm coming from galaxy nexus and it was pretty much a one step thing. but the droid 4 seems a little more complicated after some research. like what is a safestrap??
any help would be appreciated!
thanks in advance *cheers*
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I am on Rogers with this phone. I also figured out how to do tethering with it. Check my older posts and look up Rogers. So far, the only thing that is annoying is that it says unknown sim card when out starts up, and call forwarding doesn't work
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766479
Does anyone know if there is work going on for a custom recovery (TWRP) for our phone? We do have a one click root solution now (Kingo) so I imagine there will be some Dev's who will start popping up. I would love to bring it to our phone but I would have no idea where to even begin and I know little to nothing about dev'ing.
I believe you do know that we have a locked bootloader! That being said, im sure big devs are looking to unlock or even bootstrape it. Check the progress done on bootstrape for Verizon Note 3
daraj said:
I believe you do know that we have a locked bootloader! That being said, im sure big devs are looking to unlock or even bootstrape it. Check the progress done on bootstrape for Verizon Note 3
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HA! No. I really didn't know that. The first Android phone I got (Evita) had root & unlocked bootloader available on XDA when I bought it. This is the first "new" Android phone that hasn't had that and I guess I thought we only needed Root...duh. Well I guess I should have put this in the "stupid" questions thread!!! Thanks for the info!
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HA! No. I really didn't know that. The first Android phone I got (Evita) had root & unlocked bootloader available on XDA when I bought it. This is the first "new" Android phone that hasn't had that and I guess I thought we only needed Root...duh. Well I guess I should have put this in the "stupid" questions thread!!! Thanks for the info!
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NP mate
You can always check out the bootloader bounty thread
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/...-tmo-vzw-intl-variants-soon-root-lg-t3164765/
and TWRP!
Where's the info on TWRP for our device?
Tasteless said:
Where's the info on TWRP for our device?
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Head over to this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmo...recovery-twrp-2-8-7-0-touch-recovery-t3164874
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-g4/orig-development/recovery-twrp-2-8-7-0-touch-recovery-t3164874
This is freaking awesome, been really waiting on this day. I am sitting here rooted and with TWRP installed, and that means that its only a matter of time before the ROMs start a comin'. Gonna make some back ups and then flash the stock rom from the T-Mobile Development thread and see how TWRP works, will post my results. Might not get it finished tonigh tho, my 4 year old is being relentless and not letting me play with MY toys.
So they got the bootloader unlocked?
This is awesome news!!!
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So they got the bootloader unlocked?
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We have root. Bootloader never been locked on T-Mobile variant mate. You can choose to lock it or to unlock it from the Unlock OEM menu locate it in Developer Settings.
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We have root. Bootloader never been locked on T-Mobile variant mate. You can choose to lock it or to unlock it from the Unlock OEM menu locate it in Developer Settings.
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Yeah kinda would of been nice to know a long time ago. Then we could of got root like the 815 did..
Ya.... Im pretty sure its locked...
Andromendous said:
Ya.... Im pretty sure its locked...
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The bootloader was never locked in the first place. It's wide open to be used.
No reason for a thread in this section directing to another thread in this device sevtion
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I built this ROM as a test for those who have locked bootloaders on the Tab S and can't get root.
In my experience Samsung bootloader locked devices will not allow a custom kernel or recovery to be installed. However it is possible that the bootloader will allow a modified rom to be installed.
The rom is bone stock Lollipop 5.0.2 except it is pre-rooted with SuperSU 2.49. It needs to be installed via ODIN. If ODIN allows it to flash then its highly likely it will boot just fine.
If there are any issues that arise then all that is required is to flash the stock firmware, available here: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-T707V/
T707VVRS1BOK1_preroot_system.img.tar
If anyone gives this a shot, please report with details.
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i dont have this device but you are awesome for trying this!
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lev777 said:
i dont have this device but you are awesome for trying this!
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If it works for the T707v then I'll do the same for the other Bootloader locked devices. It all depends on whether ODIN will flash it or not.
The reason I have used the T707v is because this device at least has the stock firmware available, so it should be relatively safe to try this.
Not many wanting a rooted t707v then.
ashyx said:
Not many wanting a rooted t707v then.
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It seems the US LTE variants were not very popular, T807T does not have a lot of use either.
deadman96385 said:
It seems the US LTE variants were not very popular, T807T does not have a lot of use either.
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Seems so, would have done it for the att and other Verizon model if it worked. Wouldn't want to test it out on an att model first with no stock firmware available.
@deadman96385
Anyway I could do to pick your brains about something.
Am I right in thinking you have a Tab A?
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Seems so, would have done it for the att and other Verizon model if it worked. Wouldn't want to test it out on an att model first with no stock firmware available.
@deadman96385
Anyway I could do to pick your brains about something.
Am I right in thinking you have a Tab A?
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I do have one, what's up?
I don't believe Odin allows modified system images to flash on bootloader-locked devices.
I tried on my Verizon S5, it shouldn't work, but let's see anyways
I have one and I'll try it but I'm out of town for work right now won't be home to try it until the 24th. Would be awesome if it works.
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Nandr0idC0nsumer said:
I don't believe Odin allows modified system images to flash on bootloader-locked devices.
I tried on my Verizon S5, it shouldn't work, but let's see anyways
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It does, it depends on the device's bootloader.
Plenty have been rooted or modified this way.
ashyx said:
It does, it depends on the device's bootloader.
Plenty have been rooted or modified this way.
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Exactly why I said let's see anyways
It's just that the S5 and Tab S are so similar in so many ways and were release at the same time on VZW, that I thought they'd have the same locks.
Nandr0idC0nsumer said:
Exactly why I said let's see anyways
It's just that the S5 and Tab S are so similar in so many ways and were release at the same time on VZW, that I thought they'd have the same locks.
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You may be right, but nothing ventured nothing gained.
deadman96385 said:
I do have one, what's up?
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Pm sent
Does anybody with a T707V even use XDA?
Nandr0idC0nsumer said:
Does anybody with a T707V even use XDA?
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I do and I'll try this next week. Right now I'm out of town for work.
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i ran it it did noithing at all for my t707v did not unlock bootloader or root at all its just the same as factory os
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Nandr0idC0nsumer said:
Exactly why I said let's see anyways
It's just that the S5 and Tab S are so similar in so many ways and were release at the same time on VZW, that I thought they'd have the same locks.
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i ran it it did noithing at all for my t707v did not unlock bootloader or root at all its just the same as factory os
tsorensen2931 said:
i ran it it did noithing at all for my t707v did not unlock bootloader or root at all its just the same as factory os
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i ran it it did nothing at all for my t707v did not unlock bootloader or root at all its just the same as factory os
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What do you mean you ran it and did nothing at all? It doesn't unlock the bootloader.
Its the stock OS already rooted.
Did it install successfully with ODIN?
What is the state of root when checked with Root validator?
We need screenshots if possible please.
tsorensen2931 said:
i ran it it did noithing at all for my t707v did not unlock bootloader or root at all its just the same as factory os
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One hit wonder, very helpful...
I have the 807V and am watching this thread very closely. Too bad that other guy didn't provide any info.
Lonestar614 said:
I have the 807V and am watching this thread very closely. Too bad that other guy didn't provide any info.
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Exactly, if he'd have only took the time to at least let us know if it installed OK with odin. It seems like it did which means that he should also have had root.
Not sure what he was expecting to see?
https://www.google.com/amp/s/9to5google.com/2020/01/28/android-flash-tool-pixel-aosp-builds/amp/
Has anyone tried this yet?
I'm going to try it tomorrow but was wondering if someone has already pulled the trigger?
wolfu11 said:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/9to5google.com/2020/01/28/android-flash-tool-pixel-aosp-builds/amp/
Has anyone tried this yet?
I'm going to try it tomorrow but was wondering if someone has already pulled the trigger?
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I'm curious if those of us with a bootloader locked phone can flash a different carriers firmware and be able to unlock our bootloader??
Root-Maniac said:
I'm curious if those of us with a bootloader locked phone can flash a different carriers firmware and be able to unlock our bootloader??
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I just peeked at the tool and you have to have OEM Unlocking enabled to use this so it may not help you.
i tested it yesterday seems everything works buts its plain as vanilla also its android R
Garbage. Stock is better.
joemossjr said:
i tested it yesterday seems everything works buts its plain as vanilla also its android R
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I tried it as well but couldn't get it to make phone calls. I'm on Verizon and tried a few things. Yeah it's pretty plain.
It's aosp I'm really surprised Google would supply this to the masses. Reminds me of the good old days.
Golf c said:
Garbage. Stock is better.
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Lol what were you expecting
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Lol what were you expecting
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I wouldn't even bother trying to flash ASOP builds because I know better. This really isn't for end users. Strictly for development. I'm perplexed why people are even bothering to use it.
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I tried it as well but couldn't get it to make phone calls. I'm on Verizon and tried a few things. Yeah it's pretty plain.
It's aosp I'm really surprised Google would supply this to the masses. Reminds me of the good old days.
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i have the Verizon one too .. it was working fine in usa .. once i fly overseas and connect wifi .. it goes relocked ... let me try this tool maybe it help me back my unlocked
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i have the Verizon one too .. it was working fine in usa .. once i fly overseas and connect wifi .. it goes relocked ... let me try this tool maybe it help me back my unlocked
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I have the Google store verizon on Verizon. Think you need to have an unlock bootloader to use this.
wolfu11 said:
I have the Google store verizon on Verizon. Think you need to have an unlock bootloader to use this.
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you right .. i wont let me do it.. i think i need to unlock bootloader .. any suggestions ?
Golf c said:
I wouldn't even bother trying to flash ASOP builds because I know better. This really isn't for end users. Strictly for development. I'm perplexed why people are even bothering to use it.
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For me I was curious to see if this is like the treble ROMs that are out. There are AOSP TREBLE ROMs out that function quite well. One of the advantages is that we have a choice not use Google apps/services with the TREBLE ROMs. Just like the old days. Most of the custom roms out now are loaded with gapps.
There's even AOSP based ROMs with gapps in this section that have a lot more customations.
It's really about choice.
digitechcare said:
you right .. i wont let me do it.. i think i need to unlock bootloader .. any suggestions ?
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My wife is using one that has a locked bootloader. I tried everything without success. Then I gave up and bought the unlocked version and gave her the Verizon one LOL.
There is a thread in this section that talks about unlocking Verizon ones.
If I try this how can I flash back to a normal rom? I heard you need to use https://pixelrepair.withgoogle.com but it's forbidden in my country.
robt772000 said:
If I try this how can I flash back to a normal rom? I heard you need to use https://pixelrepair.withgoogle.com but it's forbidden in my country.
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It didn't work for me in the US either I just flashed the full image from Google to get back to stock.
Yeah I read somewhere that's it's a tricky business to get back to stock but I just flashed and it's back to normal. Aosp was interesting though.
robt772000 said:
If I try this how can I flash back to a normal rom? I heard you need to use https://pixelrepair.withgoogle.com but it's forbidden in my country.
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https://developers.google.com/android/images
If you have fastboot then download factory image, extract contents to fastboot folder and hit run
If not download the OTA zip, load up recovery, sideload update in recovery using ADB
wolfu11 said:
My wife is using one that has a locked bootloader. I tried everything without success. Then I gave up and bought the unlocked version and gave her the Verizon one LOL.
There is a thread in this section that talks about unlocking Verizon ones.
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i try to search but coudnt find unlocking link .. can you share if you know .:good:
digitechcare said:
i try to search but coudnt find unlocking link .. can you share if you know .:good:
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This came out after I already gave up not sure what it's about but the title states the Verizon version.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-4-xl/how-to/root-instructions-verizon-pixel-4-xl-t3990767
Ok now we have a new tool. It's like the other tool mentioned in this thread. It doesn't mention needing "OEM unlocked" enabled. Question is. Can I flash Google fi firmware on my at&t phone and be able to enable "OEM Unlock" afterwards?
https://pixelrepair.withgoogle.com/carrier_selection