That's basically what i'm asking, now that Pingpong has allowed us to achieve root on the ATT variant can we benefit from some of the development that has already started or will we have to wait for unified development? Just wondering how different the hardware is for each variant and if things like KT Kernal and Rom's that have been posted in the S6 G920F forum will be compatible with the ATT Variant.
Thanks
It boot loader is locked, we still await either that to be unlocked, the ability to reassign our model number (CSC in the HTC world) once/ if this is achieved, we will be wide open to everything, until then, we can remove all the bloat, system files that are taking up room and using resources and so on.
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We have a big jump to make, before we are full blown fun town.
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i'm sorry if this sounds stupid but i did look very hard and can't find this simple answer
i have a locked xt1058 which is rooted at 4.4.
kind of sick of waiting for ATT to release 4.4.2 and i have been wondering if i can actually change roms or is root all i can achieve?
There are a few Roms, but not many, and they come with some glitches.
4.4.2 won't change your life....personally I'd wait.
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I'm assuming you went the safestrap route, so check the dev section to see what you can use with a locked bootloader and for your phone model.
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i know.. i was asking if it's physically possible to change roms on a locked bootloader, if side loading itself is possible in some method?
So I wanna know if there is anyway to use safestrap on out devices...I understand it was originally made cause att and Verizon have locked bootloader but I kind like the idea of duel booting ny phone with custom roms... that way of one is messing up I can switch to another....seen a thread were the att one works on the note 3 but what about the note 4???
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So I wanna know if there is anyway to use safestrap on out devices...I understand it was originally made cause att and Verizon have locked bootloader but I kind like the idea of duel booting ny phone with custom roms... that way of one is messing up I can switch to another....seen a thread were the att one works on the note 3 but what about the note 4???
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I wouldn't recommend a safestrap, just get a spigen neo hybrid case and your phone should be pretty safe. At&t note 4 is not locked. I was able to pull off the back cover on my brother's At&t note 4, it's not locked at all. The Rom here are pretty solid, no dueling what's so ever. The same Rom boots up everytime. If your Rom ever messes up then Odin is your best friend. Hope this helps.
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Just kidding. Most user here on the Tmo fourum don't know what safestrap is. I do miss the option to dual boot with safestrap though. The bootloader is unlocked for Tmo note 4 so no need for safestrap. I believe the At&t note 4 still to this day has not gotten root. No root = no safestrap development. That was the main reason I ditched At&t and switch over to Tmo. Keeps getting better for Tmo customers with this jump on demand program coming up.
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I wouldn't recommend a safestrap, just get a spigen neo hybrid case and your phone should be pretty safe. At&t note 4 is not locked. I was able to pull off the back cover on my brother's At&t note 4, it's not locked at all. The Rom here are pretty solid, no dueling what's so ever. The same Rom boots up everytime. If your Rom ever messes up then Odin is your best friend. Hope this helps.
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Just kidding. Most user here on the Tmo fourum don't know what safestrap is. I do miss the option to dual boot with safestrap though. The bootloader is unlocked for Tmo note 4 so no need for safestrap. I believe the At&t note 4 still to this day has not gotten root. No root = no safestrap development. That was the main reason I ditched At&t and switch over to Tmo. Keeps getting better for Tmo customers with this jump on demand program coming up.
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Lol I was reading this like what is this guy talking about....I guess the only thing to do is make a backup in twrp......thnx the dual boot would be cool tho
You can dual boot.
Here is one of the threads on that:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3062338
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Here's another:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3058835
Hi Everyone!
I just ordered a Vodafone branded Unlocked Samsung Note 5 (bought it branded as it was $100-$200 cheaper). Anyway I would like to debrand the phone and remove all Vodafone Bloatware. In the good old days of my Samsung S2 it was easy to do that by flashing a stock firmware from international version. Question: Is the process still the same? I haven't had a Samsung phone in quite a while (been trying other alternatives) and I am hearing things about locked bootloaders and Knox counters that wont go away.
Any help would be appreciated.
Best Regards
I have the same question, I see no one has helped you out here. Or did you get a solution for this one?
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I have the same question, did you get a solution on this one?
Yes. The process is the same. Identify your Device and flash Stock firmware using Odin.
Wondering if anyone has been able to flash the unlocked firmware onto the T-Mobile Note8.
Previous to my Note8 I had a Galaxy s8 which was flashed with the U1 firmware using Odin...
I looked and didn't any post/thread about this, however my apologies if I missed it -- if said thread/post exists where it explains how-to I'd LOVE to see it.
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Wondering if anyone has been able to flash the unlocked firmware onto the T-Mobile Note8.
Previous to my Note8 I had a Galaxy s8 which was flashed with the U1 firmware using Odin...
I looked and didn't any post/thread about this, however my apologies if I missed it -- if said thread/post exists where it explains how-to I'd LOVE to see it.
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Yup. I did it. Same process as the s8.
Can you point me to firmware
What's the benefit of doing this
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Can you point me to firmware
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/stock-recovery-odin-recovery-software-t3671615
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What's the benefit of doing this
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No bloat from carrier, no boot sound, "stock" Samsung. You'll lose Wi-Fi calling depending on your carrier, you'll lose rcs, 256Q, and 4x4 mimo.
Overall I found the tmobile firmware better with just disabling the bloat through adhell.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/stock-recovery-odin-recovery-software-t3671615
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No bloat from carrier, no boot sound, "stock" Samsung. You'll lose Wi-Fi calling depending on your carrier, you'll lose rcs, 256Q, and 4x4 mimo.
Overall I found the tmobile firmware better with just disabling the bloat through adhell.
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For me that's too much to lose.
@all I appreciate the responses. I'm gonna try it I'm about an hour and report my experience.
I can't find much T-mo bloatware on mine. What else besides T-mobile, T-mo TV, visual voice mail and device unlock is there? I think carrier IQ is gone for good, anything else?
Will I trip Knox if I flash the unlocked firmware on my T-Mobile? or will anything change in the download menu showing unofficial status?
it will not trip knox and its reversible if you don't like the unlocked firmware. I went back t mobile firmware and used bk disabler to disable the bloat and crap running in the background. all in all you'll have about an extra GB taken up on internal storage which isn't much on a 64 GB device IMO.
With unlocked tmobile N8, if I flash unlocked fw, then device should work on Verizon?
hello - i also have this question. (sorry noob here).
I got my tmobile note 8 unlocked by paying off the the pending amount and followed the Tmobile's device unlock procedure. But even after that the phone did not work with Verizon's network.
Reading BlueFox721's post for carrier switching (link)
Is my understanding right that, first I have to follow the Carrier Switching procedure and then I can choose between 2 options
(opt 1) flash a specific carrier FW or
(opt 2) i can choose to flash the phone with the unlocked firmware.
Am i also right that flashing the phone with a carrier specifc FW provides some advantages that are specific to that carrier's network setup (features such as wifi calling, 4x4 mimo) and that also adds some of the bloatware from that carrier.
appreciate your help in advance.
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hello - i also have this question. (sorry noob here).
I got my tmobile note 8 unlocked by paying off the the pending amount and followed the Tmobile's device unlock procedure. But even after that the phone did not work with Verizon's network.
Reading BlueFox721's post for carrier switching (link)
Is my understanding right that, first I have to follow the Carrier Switching procedure and then I can choose between 2 options
(opt 1) flash a specific carrier FW or
(opt 2) i can choose to flash the phone with the unlocked firmware.
Am i also right that flashing the phone with a carrier specifc FW provides some advantages that are specific to that carrier's network setup (features such as wifi calling, 4x4 mimo) and that also adds some of the bloatware from that carrier.
appreciate your help in advance.
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Yes
Dumb question. If the device is carrier locked, say to tmobile, will flashing unlocked firmware on it unlock it as well? or is it based on imei?
Nope, unlocked FW won't sim unlock the phone. And if you want to use Tmobile's unlock app you need to use it with Tmobile stock FW.
Doesn't unlock firmware support 256 qam and 4x4 mimo? It has band 46
is there a root method for my device? Like the title describes, this is the model of my phone and yes the OEM unlock option is available. If one of you lovely people could point me in the right direction please, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks.
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is there a root method for my device? Like the title describes, this is the model of my phone and yes the OEM unlock option is available. If one of you lovely people could point me in the right direction please, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks.
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Use the same method all the other s10+ users use lmao..
I mean all you need really is patched firmware then flash in ODIN.
If you want to get adventurous you could try the closest models twrp.img but if it blows up then it's not my fault.
Theres also twrp threads and multiple twrp groups on telegram that you're probably better suited to get your help there.
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Use the same method all the other s10+ users use lmao..
I mean all you need really is patched firmware then flash in ODIN.
If you want to get adventurous you could try the closest models twrp.img but if it blows up then it's not my fault.
Theres also twrp threads and multiple twrp groups on telegram that you're probably better suited to get your help there.
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Thanks for your response. Unfortunately there is very little in the means of guides you my device and another unfortunate problem out of all the builds with unlocked bootloaders mine is the only one twrp doesn't have available as far as recovery goes.
Sent from my Sprint Samsung Galaxy S8+ using XDA Labs
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Thanks for your response. Unfortunately there is very little in the means of guides you my device and another unfortunate problem out of all the builds with unlocked bootloaders mine is the only one twrp doesn't have available as far as recovery goes.
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thats where ur wrong lol.. join mentalmusos tgram group.. he has custom kernel and twrp for g977p specifically
i built twrp for g977p Q update if anyones interested
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i built twrp for g977p Q update if anyones interested
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Oo Yes please. Do you have a download link somewhere?
I'm guessing the process would be to update to stock Q first and then OEM unlock, flash twrp, etc?
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Oo Yes please. Do you have a download link somewhere?
I'm guessing the process would be to update to stock Q first and then OEM unlock, flash twrp, etc?
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Hit me up on telegram
Is there any other sprint phones out that have custom development out. I miss rooting and can't find one. I'm about to switch carries, been w sprint for 10yrs. What's the best service provider that has custom development for rooting.
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FinassaR said:
is there a root method for my device? Like the title describes, this is the model of my phone and yes the OEM unlock option is available. If one of you lovely people could point me in the right direction please, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks.
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Hey op could you post a link for the correct phone for the sprint 5g, I'm assuming it needs to be unlocked. I just can't find anything on rooting sprint phones anymore. I'm considering switching carriers. What the best carrier for rooted custom development for phones?
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elliwigy said:
Hit me up on telegram
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I'd love to hit you up on telegram, your considered a master on these forums. What's the best phone available for sprint with custom development? I uauallly choose a phone for that reason but I got the sprint gs10 and the bootloader is locked. Thanks for your reply. I'm even considering switching carriers since sprint sucks in PA. Which carrier has best custom development and what phone? Like the one plus or something?
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Is there any other sprint phones out that have custom development out. I miss rooting and can't find one. I'm about to switch carries, been w sprint for 10yrs. What's the best service provider that has custom development for rooting.
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Hey op could you post a link for the correct phone for the sprint 5g, I'm assuming it needs to be unlocked. I just can't find anything on rooting sprint phones anymore. I'm considering switching carriers. What the best carrier for rooted custom development for phones?
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I'd love to hit you up on telegram, your considered a master on these forums. What's the best phone available for sprint with custom development? I uauallly choose a phone for that reason but I got the sprint gs10 and the bootloader is locked. Thanks for your reply. I'm even considering switching carriers since sprint sucks in PA. Which carrier has best custom development and what phone? Like the one plus or something?
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i have no idea.. it doesnt really matter since all the same phones are typically locked on other carriers.. i.e. u cant get a unlocked g975u on sprint or any other carrier..
i also have no idea what the "best carrier" would be for you..
All Great Minds,
Sorry for posting a question unrelated to rooting here, but I assume those who can root this phone would know something about its hardware well.
I was so excited to learn SM-G977P's bootloader can be unlocked until I realized Sprint is a CDMA company. My carrier is T-Mobile, which is based on GSM. Then I came across several guys on eBay selling this model and claiming it would work with T-Mobile/AT&T.
When a phone is built for a CDMA company like Sprint, how does it even work with a GSM network like AT&T or T-Mobile, even if it is carrier unlocked? Unless of course the hardware on this phone supports both technologies. Can someone please confirm if this is a dual band phone?
Secondly, if the hardware to support GSM is there, after it is unlocked from Sprint, do I have to flash a new ROM for T-Mobile in order to get on their GSM network?
Thank you
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All Great Minds,
Sorry for posting a question unrelated to rooting here, but I assume those who can root this phone would know something about its hardware well.
I was so excited to learn SM-G977P's bootloader can be unlocked until I realized Sprint is a CDMA company. My carrier is T-Mobile, which is based on GSM. Then I came across several guys on eBay selling this model and claiming it would work with T-Mobile/AT&T.
When a phone is built for a CDMA company like Sprint, how does it even work with a GSM network like AT&T or T-Mobile, even if it is carrier unlocked? Unless of course the hardware on this phone supports both technologies. Can someone please confirm if this is a dual band phone?
Secondly, if the hardware to support GSM is there, after it is unlocked from Sprint, do I have to flash a new ROM for T-Mobile in order to get on their GSM network?
Thank you
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dont spam same question in multiple threads please