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Hello I have a new Moto G6. I have enabled developer options and I've enabled OEM unlocking. But it doesn't seem to stay enabled between reboots? I just bought this yesterday. I'm trying to unlock the bootloader, but I can't unless OEM unlocking stays enabled. Am I missing something? I know there's currently no root for the G6, but still I think I should be able to unlock it, or am I mistaken?
jloh1963 said:
Hello I have a new Moto G6. I have enabled developer options and I've enabled OEM unlocking. But it doesn't seem to stay enabled between reboots? I just bought this yesterday. I'm trying to unlock the bootloader, but I can't unless OEM unlocking stays enabled. Am I missing something? I know there's currently no root for the G6, but still I think I should be able to unlock it, or am I mistaken?
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That just allows the bootloader to be unlocked. You still would need to actually unlock it following the unlocking guide thread in the guides section
dejello said:
That just allows the bootloader to be unlocked. You still would need to actually unlock it following the unlocking guide thread in the guides section
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Yes I know this is not root, this is just unlocking the bootloader, yes I do have a key from motorola. But I can't do anything if OEM unlocking will not persist between reboots. I'm just trying to unlock the bootloader. And yes it is unlocked for sims.
jloh1963 said:
Yes I know this is not root, this is just unlocking the bootloader, yes I do have a key from motorola. But I can't do anything if OEM unlocking will not persist between reboots. I'm just trying to unlock the bootloader. And yes it is unlocked for sims.
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I said nothing of root. Unless I am missing something from your original post, "Allow OEM unlocking" just allows the bootloader to be unlockable. After you tick it, reboot directly into fastboot mode (not back into android, that'll untick it again).
[GUIDE] Unlock Bootloader - This states after enabling OEM Unlock in settings (from within Android) to reboot into the bootloader (This guide says power off and then power back on while holding volume down, if you have debugging on you can just "adb reboot bootloader"). Rebooting back into Android with the bootloader still locked I believe does untick the OEM Unlock option.
ok thanks, I'll try again.
I have the XT 1925-6 US unlocked version. One of the first things I do with a new phone is to enable Developer Options and toggle OEM Unlock even though I may not Unlock the Bootloader right away.
The OEM Unlock toggle has stayed persistently on through numerous reboots with the Bootloader still locked.
Hmm.. Well I could have sworn I had seen what was described before, however it has been a while. I unlocked mine all in one go so I can't say. If it's supposed to stay on then I'd really be curious why it isn't for jloh
dejello said:
Hmm.. Well I could have sworn I had seen what was described before, however it has been a while. I unlocked mine all in one go so I can't say. If it's supposed to stay on then I'd really be curious why it isn't for jloh
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I tried it again and it worked, thanks. I guess I rebooted android at first. Thank you.
https://www.xda-developers.com/motorola-moto-g7-plus-t-mobile/
It has NFC and B71 which G7 doesn't have.
Hopefully bootloader will be unlockable. If so, I may get one and paid in full and have it SIM unlocked, and flash RETAIL ROM
Any update on this? Been holding out on upgrading for this if it's true
If this is right it could be the revvl 3 or 3 plus as product sku is tmo revvl this is from wifi alliance
It's the g7 plus and g7 play https://www.tmonews.com/2019/07/t-mobile-revvlry-official-specs-price/
Can we root it using g7 plus method and unlock bootloader same way I currently have the phone
You can try to get bootloader unlock code it won't hurt nothing but as far as rooting I don't know but should be the same
krazy_smokezalot said:
Can we root it using g7 plus method and unlock bootloader same way I currently have the phone
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If you can unlock the bootloader, then rooting will be the easy part as you can usually just flash Magisk (or create a patched boot.img in Magisk Manager and flash the patched boot.img). TWRP may even work too, assuming T-Mo didn't heavily modify the underlying software and kernel.
The only question is gonna be unlocking the bootloader as it's not technically branded a Moto device (although is allegedly has the same codename). Moto may not ship a bootloader code to you, you may need to go thru T-Mobile in some way first.
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If you can unlock the bootloader, then rooting will be the easy part as you can usually just flash Magisk (or create a patched boot.img in Magisk Manager and flash the patched boot.img). TWRP may even work too, assuming T-Mo didn't heavily modify the underlying software and kernel.
The only question is gonna be unlocking the bootloader as it's not technically branded a Moto device (although is allegedly has the same codename). Moto may not ship a bootloader code to you, you may need to go thru T-Mobile in some way first.
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But T-MOBILE don't offer bootloader unlock I work for them. Well just gonna try cause it's given the code name lake on cpu z and the manufacturer is Motorola
krazy_smokezalot said:
But T-MOBILE don't offer bootloader unlock I work for them. Well just gonna try cause it's given the code name lake on cpu z and the manufacturer is Motorola
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Knowing they (as in T-Mo) doesn't offer codes, which I figured they didn't, then I'd at least try to paste your unlock code on Moto's site. Worst that'll happen is a message will pop up saying you device doesn't qualify.
t mobile g7 plus bootloader unlock
i can confirm that the bootloader for the t mobile moto g7 plus is locked and could not get a unlock from Motorola website it probably has to be paid for to get a unlock. i am unable to confirm at this time if you can get a unlock i got mine on JOD jump on demand. if someone out there gets one paid for and trys for a bootloader unlock please confirm if you can or not after it is paid for. i think you could but i cant confirm that at this time please any ones feed back would be a big help we should all work to gather on this i hope for a bootloader unlock or a work around if someone figures something out but as fas as i know at this time if you owe on 1 there is no boot loader unlock but just maybe the possibility after it is paid i am not shure if you would have to go though t mobile first to get a unlock thanks and anyone's feed back would be very much appreciated.
Also this is probably the same moto g7 build lake as the one off there website but with t mobile branding and a locked down bootloader so twrp and magisk root should work if you can get a bootloader unlock. if someone does please confirm here if it does work or not thanks and i welcome your feedback from anyone.
REVVLRY+ is indeed G7 plus
Jimhackthorn said:
i can confirm that the bootloader for the t mobile moto g7 plus is locked and could not get a unlock from Motorola website it probably has to be paid for to get a unlock. i am unable to confirm at this time if you can get a unlock i got mine on JOD jump on demand. if someone out there gets one paid for and trys for a bootloader unlock please confirm if you can or not after it is paid for. i think you could but i cant confirm that at this time please any ones feed back would be a big help we should0 all work to gather on this i hope for a bootloader unlock or a work around if someone figures something out but as fas as i know at this time if you owe on 1 there is no boot loader unlock but just maybe the possibility after it is paid i am not shure if you would have to go though t mobile first to get a unlock thanks and anyone's feed back would be very much appreciated.
Also this is probably the same moto g7 build lake as the one off there website but with t mobile branding and a locked down bootloader so twrp and magisk root should work if you can get a bootloader unlock. if someone does please confirm here if it does work or not thanks and i welcome your feedback from anyone.
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Ok I'll try it cause it got it for free and it's paid off. Got it from my job as a gift. So I'll definitely check it out then I'm even more interested. But I kinda doubt it cause the bootloader has the name revvl in it in CPU Z. Bootloader goes by MBM-3.0lake_revvl-43c7c77-190517
Ok so no I tried fastboot oem unlock and nothing happens on the phone anyone else has any idea they want me to try. I'm able to check oem unlock but in fastboot the command oem unlock does nothing on the phone
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krazy_smokezalot said:
Ok so no I tried fastboot oem unlock and nothing happens on the phone anyone else has any idea they want me to try. I'm able to check oem unlock but in fastboot the command oem unlock does nothing on the phone
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That's because you got to get a unlock key from Motorola. you will first need to make a account with Motorola https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone%2Fbootloader%2Funlock-your-device-b
here is your instructions on how to get a key
Put your device in fastboot mode (power off, then press the power and volume down buttons simultaneously).
On your desktop, open a command prompt or terminal, and go to the directory where you installed the Android ADB (or make sure fastboot is in your $PATH)
At the prompt, type $ fastboot oem get_unlock_data
The returned string will be used to retrieve your unlock key.
Paste together the 5 lines of output into one continuous string without (bootloader) or ‘INFO’ or white spaces. Your string needs to look like this: 0A40040192024205#4C4D355631323030373731363031303332323239#BD008A672BA4746C2CE02328A2AC0C39F951A3E5#1F532800020000000000000000000000 EXAMPLE
Check if your device can be unlocked by pasting this string in the field below, and clicking “Can my device be unlocked?”
If your device is unlockable, a "REQUEST UNLOCK KEY" button will now appear at the bottom of this page.
then get the key put in your email address and you will get UNIQUE_KEY
then in adb put in fastboot oem unlock ((UNIQUE_KEY)) here
then fastboot reboot
If yours is paid for please let me know if it works mine is not paid for.
Jimhackthorn said:
That's because you got to get a unlock key from Motorola. you will first need to make a account with Motorola https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-b
here is your instructions on how to get a key
Put your device in fastboot mode (power off, then press the power and volume down buttons simultaneously).
On your desktop, open a command prompt or terminal, and go to the directory where you installed the Android ADB (or make sure fastboot is in your $PATH)
At the prompt, type $ fastboot oem get_unlock_data
The returned string will be used to retrieve your unlock key.
Paste together the 5 lines of output into one continuous string without (bootloader) or ‘INFO’ or white spaces. Your string needs to look like this: 0A40040192024205#4C4D355631323030373731363031303332323239#BD008A672BA4746C2CE02328A2AC0C39F951A3E5#1F532800020000000000000000000000 EXAMPLE
Check if your device can be unlocked by pasting this string in the field below, and clicking “Can my device be unlocked?”
If your device is unlockable, a "REQUEST UNLOCK KEY" button will now appear at the bottom of this page.
then get the key put in your email address and you will get UNIQUE_KEY
then in adb put in fastboot oem unlock ((UNIQUE_KEY)) here
then fastboot reboot
If yours is paid for please let me know if it works mine is not paid for.
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Cool thanks for this I'll follow this instructions to unlock bootloader. I'll post back my findings
krazy_smokezalot said:
Cool thanks for this I'll follow this instructions to unlock bootloader. I'll post back my findings
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This is a common method to unlock Motorola smartphone bootloader.
Hopefully you will be lucky to get the code, but you may wait up to 2 weeks after initial release.
I can confirm that Motorola will give you the unlock code.
Findings
UNLOCKING AND LOCKING BOOTLOADER WILL WIPE YOUR DEVICE> BACKUP PERSONAL DATA IF YOU WANT TO KEEP IT.
I unlocked the bootloader and flashed the moto G7 plus RETAIL firmware. Everything worked fine except google pay, and verity being disabled.
Installing TWRP would always give me a recovery boot loop, so I stopped trying, instead just booting into TWRP with fastboot.
I cannot get verity enabled, even after flashing stock and locking the bootloader, so that means no Google Pay, no Google Fi, no whatever else requires verity.
Looking at
Code:
fastboot getvar all
Shows a flag that verity is disabled and another flag that warranty is void, even after flashing stock.
The stock firmware I found in a firmware repo, because I failed to do a full backup of my system (I only backed up boot, system, and data).
Would anyone be willing to unlock their bootloader, boot into TWRP, do a full backup, and share it, to see if I can get back to stock with verity enabled? I'd love Google Pay back.
BanterJSmoke said:
I can confirm that Motorola will give you the unlock code.
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Wow!!!
This is HUGE!!!
Pay in full to get SIM unlocked first followed by bootloader unlock and flash RETAIL ROM and become G7 Plus
CDMA support is unknown
mingkee said:
Wow!!!
This is HUGE!!!
Pay in full to get SIM unlocked first followed by bootloader unlock and flash RETAIL ROM and become G7 Plus
CDMA support is unknown
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Except it's nearly $100 less expensive to just buy an unlocked g7+
Hey, im coming from my old s7. So does WE have any Chance to get bootloader unlocked?
Got the phone from Three Ireland and the bootloader was unlocked, just switched the toggle in developer options and all good, just waiting for some progress with root and roms but nothing really happening here.
Obecny said:
Got the phone from Three Ireland and the bootloader was unlocked, just switched the toggle in developer options and all good, just waiting for some progress with root and roms but nothing really happening here.
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How did you get your phone unlocked? Do have the method? I can pay for that
zhangyang_haha said:
How did you get your phone unlocked? Do have the method? I can pay for that
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I just toggled the switch in developers options, phone asked for my pin so i typed in the same as for screen lock and done, rebooted, unlocked
Obecny said:
I just toggled the switch in developers options, phone asked for my pin so i typed in the same as for screen lock and done, rebooted, unlocked
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Yep, I get the same on my P30 Pro, type in pin and I get a popup saying: "Enable OEM unlock, Device protection features will no longer work on this device" then an "enable" and a "Cancel" button.. - not hit the enable button as yet tho, as I dunno what the "protection features" they are talking about do...
I'm not sure if toggling the oem switch actually unlocks the bootloader. Pretty sure that's half the process, but a unlock key still needs to be entered through adb/fastboot
That doesn't unlock anything. It just gives you the possibility to do so (in general, there is no solution for p30 atm)
Bootloader unlock would format every data of your phone for example, everything
Obecny said:
I just toggled the switch in developers options, phone asked for my pin so i typed in the same as for screen lock and done, rebooted, unlocked
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Actually, this option only allows you to unlock the bootloader, without the code, you still cannot unlock it.
Hey guys,
I've searched the forum but nobody seems to have reported the issue I'm experiencing. The way the posts are worded, unlocking the Tab S8+ is a given. I know the US S22 has no OEM Unlocking officially supported. I've followed all the workarounds to get the option to appear to no avail.
My only theory is that VZW hasn't yet unlocked my S8+ (if it was ever locked to begin with, nevertheless I've owned it less than 60 days). Can anybody confirm if this model can be bootloader unlocked by conventional means either prior or after carrier unlock?
Hi! I'm going to try to find the other user's post who enlightened me in this section, but I might have trouble finding it.
Effectively, no U.S. carrier's version of previous and current Samsung Galaxy Tabs can have the bootloader unlocked - at least that's what I remember them telling me. You have to buy the Wi-Fi only version to be able to unlock the bootloader.
Now - SIM unlock, I know nothing about on the Tabs. Normally no matter what U.S. carrier, that I'm aware of, once you pay off your device (if financed), they'll SIM unlock the device, and although you can relate the two things (SIM and bootloader unlocking), they are completely separate and it's only certain U.S. phones (not Samsung phones or tablets) that getting SIM unlock enables you to also do OEM unlocking, and therefore be able to unlock the bootloader.
Verizon never allows the bootloader to be unlocked on any kind of device, no matter what, and all U.S. Samsung carrier devices - both phones and tablets, are never able to get their bootloader unlocked. I'm not including the rare exception that there's a hack to be able to get root - but most hacks circumvent the locked bootloader - they don't often actually allow the bootloader to be unlocked, and this sort of thing is rarer and rarer anymore.
Edit: I believe this is the post, by @googlephoneFKLenAsh.
Thank you for your thorough explanation. I was expecting the Tab to be the same situation as with the U.S. Galaxy phones, I just wasn't able to find confirmation of that.
I know Verizon is hostile to bootloader unlocking (case in point Pixel). So it was either gonna be my carrier and if not that my region.
Tablets do on rare occasion are exceptions (iirc ATT doesn't carrier lock tablets) so barring an explanation elsewhere I figured I'd post and have that question answered for myself and those concerned.
I don't understand the motivation behind it given that unlocking is already a process that can't be exploited by malware/spyware and carries a myriad of drawbacks/risks.
GlitterFartzz said:
... given that unlocking is already a process that can't be exploited by malware/spyware and carries a myriad of drawbacks/risks.
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You're welcome!
I'm not sure I understand what you're saying here, or I'm not sure if you meant to say it differently.
An unlocked (or unlockable) bootloader can definitely be exploited without our awareness.
I agree that I don't understand the motivation - at least in contrast to AT&T and T-Mobile which apparently do allow bootloaders to be unlocked once their phones are paid for and SIM unlocked. I also don't know why or if AT&T and T-Mobile would not allow Samsung tablets to be bootloader-unlocked while allowing other brands.
Overall I think the motivation is the prevention of potentially more problems that users will have and also potentially brick their device and then they wind up with an unhappy customer because the carrier won't consider the device under warranty since it had been fiddled with in a way they're not willing to support (understandably).
Additionally, root malware would potentially be using their mobile network for nefarious purposes.
GlitterFartzz said:
Hey guys,
I've searched the forum but nobody seems to have reported the issue I'm experiencing. The way the posts are worded, unlocking the Tab S8+ is a given. I know the US S22 has no OEM Unlocking officially supported. I've followed all the workarounds to get the option to appear to no avail.
My only theory is that VZW hasn't yet unlocked my S8+ (if it was ever locked to begin with, nevertheless I've owned it less than 60 days). Can anybody confirm if this model can be bootloader unlocked by conventional means either prior or after carrier unlock?
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I have the same s8+ 5G model and I'm unable to get to the unlock option from download mode. I have however managed to turn on the OEM unlock from android. It is very fiddly to get to the OEM unlock option, and it will disappear afterward. The method I used is to quickly go to the developer's options before the tablet fully started after a reboot. It will let you toggle the OEM unlock.
I'm waiting if someone found a way to get the bootloader unlock from download mode. Obviously I have tried all other methods ( e.g> cable + up+down volume )
It's actually not possible to unlock via download mode. Download mode is only used for Odin flashing and the like.
You have to get to the bootloader which I believe is power and vol up WITHOUT using the cable afaik.
If by some catastrophic reason you can't get into the bootloader after that, you can boot the device, enable USB debugging, plug into pc, and run adb reboot bootloader or adb reboot recovery.
killerzac said:
I have the same s8+ 5G model and I'm unable to get to the unlock option from download mode. I have however managed to turn on the OEM unlock from android. It is very fiddly to get to the OEM unlock option, and it will disappear afterward. The method I used is to quickly go to the developer's options before the tablet fully started after a reboot. It will let you toggle the OEM unlock.
I'm waiting if someone found a way to get the bootloader unlock from download mode. Obviously I have tried all other methods ( e.g> cable + up+down volume )
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Have you been able to get the OEM unlocking switch to reappear after you've already toggled it?
If so, is it still on when it reappears? If it is then there's a high likelihood the device can then be unlocked.
GlitterFartzz said:
Have you been able to get the OEM unlocking switch to reappear after you've already toggled it?
If so, is it still on when it reappears? If it is then there's a high likelihood the device can then be unlocked.
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yes, it remains as OEM unlocked. I even tried to see if this could be false positive by flipping OEM unlock back and forth. It has shown the setting is persistence, if you set OEM unlock it will stay unlock. If you set it back to OEM lock. It stays as OEM lock.
GlitterFartzz said:
It's actually not possible to unlock via download mode. Download mode is only used for Odin flashing and the like.
You have to get to the bootloader which I believe is power and vol up WITHOUT using the cable afaik.
If by some catastrophic reason you can't get into the bootloader after that, you can boot the device, enable USB debugging, plug into pc, and run adb reboot bootloader or adb reboot recovery.
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nope, doesn't work. I tried ADB reboot bootloader or use the recovery to boot to bootloader, still no joy. I just can't get to the bootloader option which allows me to see the "Unlock bootloader options"
killerzac said:
nope, doesn't work. I tried ADB reboot bootloader or use the recovery to boot to bootloader, still no joy. I just can't get to the bootloader option which allows me to see the "Unlock bootloader options"
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You are supposed to boot into bootloader mode and then use the fastboot tool to trigger the unlock.
Either fastboot flashing unlock or fastboot oem unlocking. Something like that.
GlitterFartzz said:
You are supposed to boot into bootloader mode and then use the fastboot tool to trigger the unlock.
Either fastboot flashing unlock or fastboot oem unlocking. Something like that.
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yes, that is not working ( bootloader mode - doesn't let you choose ). Fastboot doesn't work with samsung, they deliberately change their code, try it yourself.
GlitterFartzz said:
You are supposed to boot into bootloader mode and then use the fastboot tool to trigger the unlock.
Either fastboot flashing unlock or fastboot oem unlocking. Something like that.
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These are the necessary steps on this tablet to unlock the bootloader - it doesn't involve Fastboot from the Platform Tools. I am aware that on standard Android/AOSP that it does involve Fastboot since for my phones I choose Google Pixel devices.
skrowl said:
Step 1 - Prepare your Tablet (only necessary for first install on unrooted device)
While Frija is downloading the firmware, prepare your device by doing the following:
Settings > About Tablet > Software Information > Click Build Number 7 times quickly
Developer Options (just below About Tablet on the left column)
Turn on USB Debugging
Turn on OEM unlocking
NOTE: If the OEM Unlocking option doesn't appear, connect the device to the internet, wait a few minutes, then try again
Power tablet completely off (Hold volume down + power button if you haven't changed the Bixby settings)
While holding volume up and volume down, plug the tablet into your PC via USB
Let go of volume keys as soon as the blue-green screen shows up
Press and hold volume up for 5 seconds, the screen will change to a confirmation prompt
Press volume up again to confirm, the tablet will reboot
Unplug your tablet from USB
Go through initial setup. Don't bother copying files or installing anything.
Skip signing in to your Google account and Samsung account. You won't be using them for this step.
Settings > About Tablet > Software Information > Click Build Number 7 times quickly
Developer Options (just below About Tablet on the left column)
Turn on USB Debugging
Reboot the tablet
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roirraW edor ehT said:
These are the necessary steps on this tablet to unlock the bootloader - it doesn't involve Fastboot from the Platform Tools. I am aware that on standard Android/AOSP that it does involve Fastboot since for my phones I choose Google Pixel devices.
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Ah I wasn't aware that some devices do not require fastboot to finalize unlock and instead immediately unlock when toggling OEM Unlocking.
Is it possible to confirm the unlock by getting the bootloader vars using fastboot however?
Alternately, what's the easiest way to confirm the bootloader is unlocked?
killerzac said:
yes, that is not working ( bootloader mode - doesn't let you choose ). Fastboot doesn't work with samsung, they deliberately change their code, try it yourself.
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According to this post, you should have your bootloader unlocked now. Could you try following the instructions listed and report back?
Could you also explain in more detail how you can get the OEM unlocking option to appear?
I seem to be having no luck. You do own a US model, correct?
roirraW edor ehT said:
These are the necessary steps on this tablet to unlock the bootloader - it doesn't involve Fastboot from the Platform Tools. I am aware that on standard Android/AOSP that it does involve Fastboot since for my phones I choose Google Pixel devices.
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GlitterFartzz said:
Ah I wasn't aware that some devices do not require fastboot to finalize unlock and instead immediately unlock when toggling OEM Unlocking.
Is it possible to confirm the unlock by getting the bootloader vars using fastboot however?
Alternately, what's the easiest way to confirm the bootloader is unlocked?
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Actually, although the instructions don't make it clear without the context of seeing what's on the screen, steps 5 through 7 are what unlock the bootloader. OEM Unlocking still only (normally) enables unlocking the bootloader:
5. While holding volume up and volume down, plug the tablet into your PC via USB
Let go of volume keys as soon as the blue-green screen shows up
6. Press and hold volume up for 5 seconds, the screen will change to a confirmation prompt
7. Press volume up again to confirm, the tablet will reboot
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Also, just as on the Google Pixel and many or all other devices, the easiest way to see that your bootloader is unlocked is the (IMHO) big honking stupid advertisement when you reboot or turn on your device that the bootloader is unlocked and the (paraphrasing) "hey thieves, if you just stole this device, you're in luck because you can hack into someone's account easier since this device's bootloader is unlocked" that stays on the screen seemingly forever.
I know that if they're actually technically savvy they'd be able to find that out anyway, but all this forced pre-boot screen does is punish those who unlock their bootloader. End Rant.
Ah I see what you mean, so It's been stated that US devices either resist BL unlocks e entirely or require alternative solutions.
That being said, has there been reports of UI bugs causing the option to appear on USA models under certain circumstances?
roirraW edor ehT said:
Actually, although the instructions don't make it clear without the context of seeing what's on the screen, steps 5 through 7 are what unlock the bootloader. OEM Unlocking still only (normally) enables unlocking the bootloader:
Also, just as on the Google Pixel and many or all other devices, the easiest way to see that your bootloader is unlocked is the (IMHO) big honking stupid advertisement when you reboot or turn on your device that the bootloader is unlocked and the (paraphrasing) "hey thieves, if you just stole this device, you're in luck because you can hack into someone's account easier since this device's bootloader is unlocked" that stays on the screen seemingly forever.
I know that if they're actually technically savvy they'd be able to find that out anyway, but all this forced pre-boot screen does is punish those who unlock their bootloader. End Rant.
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That being said, has there been reports of UI bugs causing the option to appear on USA models under certain circumstances?
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No. I've read every post in this section starting from when I pre-ordered mine (February?), and the only post I've seen about being able to enable OEM Unlocking was from @killerzac.
Too bad that doesn't easily lead to actually being able to unlock, even if the OEM Unlocking aspect was widely reproducible.
killerzac said:
yes, that is not working ( bootloader mode - doesn't let you choose ). Fastboot doesn't work with samsung, they deliberately change their code, try it yourself.
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Have you found a solution?
I'm in such a weird place. I'm in the UK my first Tab S8 Ultra unlocked originally but after relocking the bootloader I can't get the OEM Unlock to reappear. I needed an unlocked tablet so I bought another one and this one has never had the OEM Unlock option. Waited many sets of 7 days trying different Samsung accounts and Google accounts. I do notice like you that if you get to dev options quickly after boot OEM Unlock is there but it definitely hasn't loaded properly at this point and changing it does nothing. Tablet never gives the bootloader unlock option when you go through the process.
The only thing ive noticed is on both devices the KG Status is Active (Viewed in Download Mode). My S22 which has the OEM Unlock option shows it as inactive. Samsung have told me that I can send the tablet to them and they will look at it but I can't be without it at the moment. Don't know if both my tablets are wrongly reporting that they are in finance and MDM is locking it potentially following my Samsung account to the new tablet I bought.
Really annoyed with Samsung now spent hours on web chats with them where they keep making you reset the tablet and won't escalte it.
Even more annoying they won't look at my first tablet because it did unlock initially so the warrenty is void now that it won't unlock they have said they will replace the mainboard for £800.
@Jono0907 That really sucks! I'm sorry to hear about all the trouble. I "swear" - customer service these days. Someday, companies will just stop even having the (mostly) nearly useless customer service that they do now, and they just won't have any at all.
Jono0907 said:
Have you found a solution?
I'm in such a weird place. I'm in the UK my first Tab S8 Ultra unlocked originally but after relocking the bootloader I can't get the OEM Unlock to reappear. I needed an unlocked tablet so I bought another one and this one has never had the OEM Unlock option. Waited many sets of 7 days trying different Samsung accounts and Google accounts. I do notice like you that if you get to dev options quickly after boot OEM Unlock is there but it definitely hasn't loaded properly at this point and changing it does nothing. Tablet never gives the bootloader unlock option when you go through the process.
The only thing ive noticed is on both devices the KG Status is Active (Viewed in Download Mode). My S22 which has the OEM Unlock option shows it as inactive. Samsung have told me that I can send the tablet to them and they will look at it but I can't be without it at the moment. Don't know if both my tablets are wrongly reporting that they are in finance and MDM is locking it potentially following my Samsung account to the new tablet I bought.
Really annoyed with Samsung now spent hours on web chats with them where they keep making you reset the tablet and won't escalte it.
Even more annoying they won't look at my first tablet because it did unlock initially so the warrenty is void now that it won't unlock they have said they will replace the mainboard for £800.
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Hi Jono,
I haven't look at it since and I'm pretty sure your finding is very much same as mine, Quote "Table never gives the bootloader unlock option". I gave my s8+ to my 5 years old son as his toy now. Piece of garbage without ROOTing for me. I'm reverting back to using my tabS6. You might hapend to see me on the northen line with my TabS6, very rare scene.
still no bootloader unlock method for SM-N960U?
yeahman45 said:
still no bootloader unlock method for SM-N960U?
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Bootloader unlock works the same on most, if not all, Samsung devices. Enable OEM Unlocking (if available) in Developer Options. If it is not available, unlocking the bootloader is not possible.
Next, power the device completely off, not plugged in. Make sure your USB cable is connected to your computer, not a charger. Hold both Volume buttons, and while holding plug in the USB cable - do NOT press Power. A warning screen should come up regarding custom OS, and if OEM Unlocking was enabled, you should see an option for Device Unlock mode.
V0latyle said:
Bootloader unlock works the same on most, if not all, Samsung devices. Enable OEM Unlocking (if available) in Developer Options. If it is not available, unlocking the bootloader is not possible.
Next, power the device completely off, not plugged in. Make sure your USB cable is connected to your computer, not a charger. Hold both Volume buttons, and while holding plug in the USB cable - do NOT press Power. A warning screen should come up regarding custom OS, and if OEM Unlocking was enabled, you should see an option for Device Unlock mode.
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I am planning to buy a used SM-N960U but I have read some threads dated 2020 stating this variant (US snapdragon version) cannot be unlocked. So you can unlock it now?
yeahman45 said:
I am planning to buy a used SM-N960U but I have read some threads dated 2020 stating this variant (US snapdragon version) cannot be unlocked. So you can unlock it now?
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I didn't say that. I said that if unlocking the bootloader is possible, it works the same across most Samsung devices. I should have specified that US Snapdragon devices are typically not unlockable.
V0latyle said:
I didn't say that. I said that if unlocking the bootloader is possible, it works the same across most Samsung devices. I should have specified that US Snapdragon devices are typically not unlockable.
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ok "typically" means what? some can? How to identify such variants?
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ok "typically" means what? some can? How to identify such variants?
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Except for some very specific examples, I am not aware of any Samsung Snapdragon devices marketed in the US that are bootloader unlockable. There have been some here and there - such as the Galaxy S6 or S7 - but this was almost always patched with a bootloader update.
There is no specific identifier; you just have to keep your ear to the ground, so to speak, and watch for any information.
ok thx. I am going to look for LG equivalent models instead then; they are generally cheaper too in the used market.
Sorry I'm late to this thread, but what's your BL version?
Settings>About Phone>Software Information: Build #: 5th position from the right.
Is the number currently 7 or below?
If so, look at this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...unlock-for-samsung-us-canada-devices.4215101/
If not, continue to monitor it. When I first saw it, it was 5 or below, so there's hope, I guess.