Has anyone been able to tell if the AT&T variant has a locked bootloader? Guessing it does like previous Samsung Galaxy phones on AT&T. Thanks in advance.
Seems like it. When I tried to flash the BL it just seems to fail. No useful error message though.
cciechad said:
Seems like it. When I tried to flash the BL it just seems to fail. No useful error message though.
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What did you try to flash?
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After doing some research and doing a little bit or reading, the HTC ONE M9 T-Mobile variant has the same unlocking issues as The T-Mobile S6 and S6 Edge where the software only allows for an unlock through the unlock app and will reject any unlock codes. However, flashing the International model's firmware will rid of this road block and allow for an unlock (HTC ONE M9). I wanted to try the same method with the Galaxy S6.
Wanted to ask if a brave soul who has rooted and flashed TWRP on their T-Mobile S6 could buy an unlock code, flash the XtreStoLite Pure Edition rom from the regular S6 forums and try unlocking the phone with the international rom on it. Again, this method worked with the TMobile HTC ONE M9 and will likely work for the S6. I would try it myself but I have the edge and we dont really have any ROMS at all.
Also a heads up, if you do try and it doesn't work, wait until the dev of XtreStoLite Pure Edition updates the rom to add back some important files. it may be missing some important system APk for the unlock just like its missing important APK that enables LTE
I was thinking this exact thing. I wonder if it will work...i mean if it worked on the HTC One M9, it should be the same in this situation. Also since its just a software thing, i wonder if there is a flag we can set to trick it into being unlocked as well. Thoughts?
serialtoon said:
I was thinking this exact thing. I wonder if it will work...i mean if it worked on the HTC One M9, it should be the same in this situation. Also since its just a software thing, i wonder if there is a flag we can set to trick it into being unlocked as well. Thoughts?
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Tried this already and it does *not* work.
All codes are unsuccessful with unlocks.
We need kernels!
Of course if I were in the market for the M9, I'd just buy it from ATT since its bootloader is unlockable from HTCDev. Or did they change that too?
cpufrost said:
Tried this already and it does *not* work.
All codes are unsuccessful with unlocks.
We need kernels!
Of course if I were in the market for the M9, I'd just buy it from ATT since its bootloader is unlockable from HTCDev. Or did they change that too?
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Still works the same.
Can we flash international firmware?
cpufrost said:
Tried this already and it does *not* work.
All codes are unsuccessful with unlocks.
We need kernels!
Of course if I were in the market for the M9, I'd just buy it from ATT since its bootloader is unlockable from HTCDev. Or did they change that too?
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Ktoonze posted a kernel yesterday - I have not tried flashing the International rom yet - someone said data is not working on it when flashed on N910t? but would love to try to unlock if data is working?
Yeah cant try this myself since the 925t doesn't have any custom roms yet. :-/.
cpufrost said:
Tried this already and it does *not* work.
All codes are unsuccessful with unlocks.
We need kernels!
Of course if I were in the market for the M9, I'd just buy it from ATT since its bootloader is unlockable from HTCDev. Or did they change that too?
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did you flash the international 920F firmware?
is there anyway to disable to Device Unlock app in App Manager?
osmosizzz said:
did you flash the international 920F firmware?
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Failed at writing NVRAM.
Tried the Xtrelite rom and did get prompted for code but the code (from cellunlocker.net) did not work.
I dunno, I have a new IMEI since I swapped for an edge. Just going to wait this out and see if it activates in two weeks once the "remorse period" passes.
Do you think it would have worked if you had used the same IMEI that you purchased the unlock code for???
Dude flash metro pcs firmware... don't forget to thank!
noobsaibot34 said:
Dude flash metro pcs firmware... don't forget to thank!
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Hi, I have the same issue but now Im on t mobile latest firmware, every time I try to flash metro pcs firmware I get an error, something about SW binary error, maybe because metro pcs firmware its older, can you help me to get the new firmware or any workarround? thanks!
jonaspaz07 said:
Hi, I have the same issue but now Im on t mobile latest firmware, every time I try to flash metro pcs firmware I get an error, something about SW binary error, maybe because metro pcs firmware its older, can you help me to get the new firmware or any workarround? thanks!
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Go to www.sammobile.com and download the latest firmware for metro pcs s6 (SM-G920T1) and that should work for you. according to sammobile tmobile and metro pcs received updated firmware on the same date. downloads on the site take quite some time though, just a FIY.
Quickvic30 said:
Go to www.sammobile.com and download the latest firmware for metro pcs s6 (SM-G920T1) and that should work for you. according to sammobile tmobile and metro pcs received updated firmware on the same date. downloads on the site take quite some time though, just a FIY.
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Thanks!
Hey, I have a att s5 active rooted, what I am wondering is if I can put a s5 active Bell or telus rom on it, and if I can, does anyone have the rom that can send it to me.
Thanks
joemm210 said:
Hey, I have a att s5 active rooted, what I am wondering is if I can put a s5 active Bell or telus rom on it, and if I can, does anyone have the rom that can send it to me.
Thanks
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I believe the answer is no....reason being is the 870a is bootloader locked...can't flash the kernel or modem of the other rom.
nutt_case said:
I believe the answer is no....reason being is the 870a is bootloader locked...can't flash the kernel or modem of the other rom.
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I think it is already unlocked I can't remember the exact steps I took but It took forever.
On boot it says custom and shows a unlocked pad so I think that means it's unlocked
I would like to find a bell lollipop rom for it, I don't want to put any att rom on it because it locks tethering and it took lots of ****ing around to get it turned back on.
joemm210 said:
I think it is already unlocked I can't remember the exact steps I took but It took forever.
On boot it says custom and shows a unlocked pad so I think that means it's unlocked
I would like to find a bell lollipop rom for it, I don't want to put any att rom on it because it locks tethering and it took lots of ****ing around to get it turned back on.
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The custom symbol just means that it has detected you modified your system, it means norhing, your bootloader is still locked.
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I have an SM-G870W (Galaxy S5 Active Canadian, Bell). How do I find out if my device
has a locked or unlocked bootloader? I found some forums/sites suggesting some codes
to enter on the phone dialer but none of them work. I am having problems installing
TWRP or CWM recovery and I am wondering if my bootloader is the culprit.
Thanks
m3tatr0n84 said:
I have an SM-G870W (Galaxy S5 Active Canadian, Bell). How do I find out if my device
has a locked or unlocked bootloader? I found some forums/sites suggesting some codes
to enter on the phone dialer but none of them work. I am having problems installing
TWRP or CWM recovery and I am wondering if my bootloader is the culprit.
Thanks
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Best way to know if your bootloader is locked is, did you but the phone from AT&T, is yes, then the bootloader is locked!
Phone is from Bell Canada. I have read threads here that mentions S5 from AT&T and Verizon have locked bootloaders.
I have not come across discussion on S5 from Canadian providers.
dirtydodge said:
Best way to know if your bootloader is locked is, did you but the phone from AT&T, is yes, then the bootloader is locked!
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Is the phone a G900A
No it's a Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G870W), though I read that TWRP for the regular S5 will work on S5 active.
dirtydodge said:
Is the phone a G900A
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m3tatr0n84 said:
No it's a Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G870W), though I read that TWRP for the regular S5 will work on S5 active.
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It might, i dint know anything about the active. Sorry bud.
It's OK man. Like I was telling someone before, I am glad I was able to root it and
disable the bloat that came with my phone. Thanks for your reply.
dirtydodge said:
It might, i dint know anything about the active. Sorry bud.
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I picked up a Note 8 thats still locked on At&t and Im planing to flash it over to Verizon for use on their network. The guy that sold it to me said he was working on getting it unlocked and im prayinh he comes through. If I understand what Ive read so far I should be able to flash it over to Verizon while its locked, just that it will still be locked afterwards which is fine. Is that true? Will I encounter any issues or would I be better off waiting until its unlocked first?
And if anyone knows an easy way to unlock it im all ears. Thanks a bunch.
sattech200 said:
I picked up a Note 8 thats still locked on At&t and Im planing to flash it over to Verizon for use on their network. The guy that sold it to me said he was working on getting it unlocked and im prayinh he comes through. If I understand what Ive read so far I should be able to flash it over to Verizon while its locked, just that it will still be locked afterwards which is fine. Is that true? Will I encounter any issues or would I be better off waiting until its unlocked first?
And if anyone knows an easy way to unlock it im all ears. Thanks a bunch.
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As long as it's carrier locked to AT&T there's nothing you can do.
While you can flash the VZW ROM, your device will still be locked to AT&T. Have to wait for them to unlock it.
cam30era said:
As long as it's carrier locked to AT&T there's nothing you can do.
While you can flash the VZW ROM, your device will still be locked to AT&T. Have to wait for them to unlock it.
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I understand that, but I was wanting to play and get a jump on the game, if I flash it to VZW will I have any issues unlocking it with ATT after the fact? I'm just wanting to get the VZW firmware loaded and the phone setup so once it's carrier unlocked I'll be ready to go with Verizon.
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I understand that, but I was wanting to play and get a jump on the game, if I flash it to VZW will I have any issues unlocking it with ATT after the fact? I'm just wanting to get the VZW firmware loaded and the phone setup so once it's carrier unlocked I'll be ready to go with Verizon.
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I don't know. While it isn't applicable to our device, I do know that if one is running a custom ROM, often the SIM unlock code won't work.
Just in case anyone else has the same question, sense I'm sitting on a samsung locked Note Edge that was legitimently mine I decided to play it safe and wait it out. Original owner got it unlocked for me today so now it's time I can play.
Can I change the rom on the phone if I wanted to without being tied to AT&T? can I download something via odin3 to make it any other ROM other than AT&T? I hope I have NOT confused the issue.
Many thanks for taking the time to answer.
tharunam said:
Can I change the rom on the phone if I wanted to without being tied to AT&T? can I download something via odin3 to make it any other ROM other than AT&T? I hope I have NOT confused the issue.
Many thanks for taking the time to answer.
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No. You are carrier unlocked so you can use another carriers sim. You are not bootloader unlocked, so no custom recovery or ROMs.
dandrumheller said:
No. You are carrier unlocked so you can use another carriers sim. You are not bootloader unlocked, so no custom recovery or ROMs.
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Thanks for the reply. Is there a way to get bootloader unlocked for a SM-920A samsung galaxy s6. I hope you will answer "yes", if that is the case, please also tell me where I can get those files to accomplish that task.
Thanks again.:good::good::good:
tharunam said:
Thanks for the reply. Is there a way to get bootloader unlocked for a SM-920A samsung galaxy s6. I hope you will answer "yes", if that is the case, please also tell me where I can get those files to accomplish that task.
Thanks again.:good::good::good:
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Again no. Thank att for locking the device down.
dandrumheller said:
Again no. Thank att for locking the device down.
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Not the answer I was looking for but thanks for taking time to answer. I am grateful. :good::good::good: