Is it completely impossible to root the Cricket variant of the A02s (SM-A025AZ)?
What if an unlocked firmware for the A02s was flashed in ODIN?.. seems like alot of work just to find the OEM unlock option, but damn.. I bought this phone after finding "A02s root, twrp and roms" on Google.. but here I am.. changing dates and airplane mode and all this other stuff I'm finding online isn't working. I just need root.. i dont even want ROMs.. just root... any info would be very much appreciated! #justneedroot
ewrecc said:
Is it completely impossible to root the Cricket variant of the A02s (SM-A025AZ)?
What if an unlocked firmware for the A02s was flashed in ODIN?.. seems like alot of work just to find the OEM unlock option, but damn.. I bought this phone after finding "A02s root, twrp and roms" on Google.. but here I am.. changing dates and airplane mode and all this other stuff I'm finding online isn't working. I just need root.. i dont even want ROMs.. just root... any info would be very much appreciated! #justneedroot
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Replying to my own post real quick...
So I did some digging and found the SM-A025U1 variant with CSC: XAA... could this firmware be flashed to my SM-A02s (Cricket US) and then be able to retrieve OEM unlock??
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provider locked usa
Searching Samsung modem... detected COM4
Reading phone info...
Model: SM-A025U
AP version: A025USQU1AUD7
CSC version: A025UOYN1AUD7
CP version: A025USQU1AUD7
OS version: 10
Product code: XAA
Phone SN: R9PR70BBX7L
IMEI: 3504717
Unique number: H1551583001394079B58
Reading IMEI... OK
IMEI: 3504717 (SIGN: UNKNOWN)
PSA: You can't unlock bootloader on U.S. phones. Samsung USA permanently locks their bootloaders. There are only paid services to unlock it.
Yeah trough remote server will be possible?
ShaDisNX255 said:
PSA: You can't unlock bootloader on U.S. phones. Samsung USA permanently locks their bootloaders. There are only paid services to unlock it.
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How do I pay? Where do I pay? How much do I pay? I have a Samsung Galaxy note 9
liammmmnnnn said:
How do I pay? Where do I pay? How much do I pay? I have a Samsung Galaxy note 9
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Also I have a galaxy a03s
Send me a dm I will try unlocking it, if I can unlock it then pay me also what do you mean by its permanently locked? Like it's not there in the dev options?
Where do I find firmware for the SM-A025A cricket model phone the csc is UK1
pranaykd said:
Send me a dm I will try unlocking it, if I can unlock it then pay me also what do you mean by its permanently locked? Like it's not there in the dev options?
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Yes it's not in developer options
liammmmnnnn said:
Yes it's not in developer options
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How much you cost?
ShaDisNX255 said:
PSA: You can't unlock bootloader on U.S. phones. Samsung USA permanently locks their bootloaders. There are only paid services to unlock it.
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If I may ask, how are paid services capable of unlocking this kind of bootloaders and not communities at like XDA?
jackstretcher said:
If I may ask, how are paid services capable of unlocking this kind of bootloaders and not communities at like XDA?
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Well, I'm not really sure myself I can only speculate. My best guess is that there's someone working at Samsung or at a Samsung authorized repair center who is providing a "token" that allows bootloader unlocking. These tokens can only be used for 1 device since they require a device unique ID. The tokens aren't solely meant for bootloader unlocking but it's one of the benefits of it. Again, I'm not really sure what's going on here but that's all I can think of.
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Well, I'm not really sure myself I can only speculate. My best guess is that there's someone working at Samsung or at a Samsung authorized repair center who is providing a "token" that allows bootloader unlocking. These tokens can only be used for 1 device since they require a device unique ID. The tokens aren't solely meant for bootloader unlocking but it's one of the benefits of it. Again, I'm not really sure what's going on here but that's all I can think of.
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It's either that or something along those lines, right? Something that boils down to single solution math or similar. Tied to piece of into like " Unique number: H1551583001394079B58"
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Can we get a thread to consolidate information about the locked bootloader?
I need root, and waiting for an exploit to root might take a long time (or never), so the only other option is to get the phone unlocked?
Is the manufacturer able to unlock the bootloader? Is there a way to splice a root into a factory update?
SIM unlock and bootloader unlock are totally separate, so none of the 'unlock' services frequently advertised will be able to unlock the bootloader?
I'm am seriously frustrated by not having boot access, to the point that I am considering selling the phone and getting an HTC or Sony.
What really sucks is I bought this phone off-contract directly from Samsung because I thought only Carriers phones had bootloader locks.
FYI my version is the SM-G9250 (Asia spec phone).
That sucks.
I recommend you return or sell it and buy a T Mobile S6 or S6 Edge. After 14 days of purchase, they will unlock the phone. Also, it comes with unlocked bootloader and root is now available.
How do you check if bootloader is locked or not? I have an international version (F).
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Glaede said:
How do you check if bootloader is locked or not? I have an international version (F).
Thanks
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That one is not bootloader locked.
CafeKampuchia said:
That one is not bootloader locked.
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Perfect.. Thanks
Liking this phone more and more...
Unfortunately I spend most of my time in Asia, so I don't have much of a choice. This phone has more coverage...and there is no cooling off/return period in Taiwan. I can only sell it as a used phone.
So the T-Mobile us version comes with an unlocked bootloader? This is the deciding factor of me purchasing this device .
clorbag said:
So the T-Mobile us version comes with an unlocked bootloader? This is the deciding factor of me purchasing this device .
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yep, t mobile does not lock its bootloaders
martinezma99 said:
That sucks.
I recommend you return or sell it and buy a T Mobile S6 or S6 Edge. After 14 days of purchase, they will unlock the phone. Also, it comes with unlocked bootloader and root is now available.
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This is amazing. I never knew T-Mobile did this. What's the protocol for unlocking after the first 14 days?
I think its 40 days, or something similar
just call them and ask them, they will tell you exactly how you do it
I'm from other country holding the G925I version
how do I check if the bootloader is locked or not?
I'm So EXCITED! Samsung provides factory bootloader unlocking!
I posted the details here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...o-bootloader-unlock-s6-edge-sm-g9250-t3086325
Is the boot loader in the Hong Kong version locked too?
Hiya, does anyone know if the Canadian version (SM-G925W8) comes with a locked bootloader? I'm trying to root the device but it just keeps failing in odin.
According to this, the latest update for T Mobile locks the boot loader guys. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3096169
I searched for this question, and couldn't find one detailing exactly what I intend to be asking. I am going to be getting a Samsung S20+ SM-G9860 so that it would be rootable. However, after I get the phone, I intend to flash the AT&T ROM to it so that I may use my carrier specific features. Will the phone remain rootable after doing this?
AFAIK AT&T will not have ROMs with an unlockable bootloader.
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AFAIK AT&T will not have ROMs with an unlockable bootloader.
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So even if the device itself has an unlockable bootloader, the AT&T ROM will not allow it? If so, then that's very unfortunate.
Sanctanimus said:
So even if the device itself has an unlockable bootloader, the AT&T ROM will not allow it? If so, then that's very unfortunate.
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My previous post was erraneous: sorry for this. :crying:
The correct answer is:
Once a device's boot-loader - it's like the BIOS in the PC - got unlocked you're able to root it. Some manufacturers provide a boot-loader unlock tool for certain models of their phones.
If you are able to modify device's boot-loader - means unlock it, then in turn you are able to load whatever Andoid OS you want (clearly and obviously, as long as it works in that device) and root it.
Hello. I'm new to rooting and bootloader unlocking. I have read numerous guides on rooting the S21, and when it gets to the stage where you enable OEM unlocking in developer options, it doesn't show a setting. Maybe someone could point me in the right direction because I have no idea where to go. This is a Snapdragon model on u1 firmware.
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Hello. I'm new to rooting and bootloader unlocking. I have read numerous guides on rooting the S21, and when it gets to the stage where you enable OEM unlocking in developer options, it doesn't show a setting. Maybe someone could point me in the right direction because I have no idea where to go. This is a Snapdragon model on u1 firmware.
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Usually that appear when you activate for example an WIFI connection, did you tried that?
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This is a Snapdragon model on u1 firmware.
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Cannot root these without paying someone $150(ish) to unlock your bootloader.
On the 9910 model - designed for China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, you can unlock the bootloader just like on models with Exynos.
In the model for the American market, it is necessary as described above.
I'm pretty sure the answer is no but does ANYONE know if I can root my SM-N981U? I did get the recent updates automatically and I'm currently running UI v 3.1, bootloader v 2 and android 11. If its NOT possible does anyone know if anyone's working on it? Any help would be AWESOME!! I also have no idea how to turn the bootloader off if rooting is possible so help there would be nice. Thanks in advance!
Your model number ends with "U" which indicates that it's a U.S. variant
U.S. variants always get their bootloader hard locked and can't be unlocked via regular means. Root requires that you unlock your bootloader.
There was a paid service that offered to unlock U.S. variant bootloader here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/sampwnd-usa-model-bl-unlock-info-u-u1-w.4201689/
But I'd ask first if I was you. Other than that, I don't think you'll be able to root.
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Your model number ends with "U" which indicates that it's a U.S. variant
U.S. variants always get their bootloader hard locked and can't be unlocked via regular means. Root requires that you unlock your bootloader.
There was a paid service that offered to unlock U.S. variant bootloader here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/sampwnd-usa-model-bl-unlock-info-u-u1-w.4201689/
But I'd ask first if I was you. Other than that, I don't think you'll be able to root.
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Service is still going but his is updated to far to do.
I currently have both the T-Mobile version and I purchased an unlocked version from BestBuy.
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/oneplus-nord-n200-5g-blue-quantum-64gb-unlocked-blue-quantum/6468089.p?skuId=6468089
Are there physical differences to these two phones or are they just running different software?
EDIT I looks like its not possible to unlock the bootloader of the T-Mobile version just yet and I have been doing some searching and it looks like the unlocked version is closer to being unlocked. If anyone can confirm a way to bootloader unlock either I would appreciate it.
My end goal here is to get access to Unlocked/Uncapped tethering without having to use a 3rdparty app or companion app. The ability to flash custom ROMs and root access. But also the ability to flash back to a 100% stock rom.
Any help or advice is greatly appreciated.
EDIT I see now you can get the bootloader unlocked on both version by sending a token to Oneplus and waiting 7 days.
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Are there physical differences to these two phones or are they just running different software?
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The only physical difference is that the T-Mobile version has the IMEI engraved onto the back of the phone while the unlocked variant does not and the original boxes are slightly different.
Both phones run different software. It is possible to flash the unlocked ROM to the T-Mobile version of the phone after unlocking the bootloader, but that breaks OTA.
xVoidx said:
I currently have both the T-Mobile version and I purchased an unlocked version from BestBuy.
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/oneplus-nord-n200-5g-blue-quantum-64gb-unlocked-blue-quantum/6468089.p?skuId=6468089
Are there physical differences to these two phones or are they just running different software?
EDIT I looks like its not possible to unlock the bootloader of the T-Mobile version just yet and I have been doing some searching and it looks like the unlocked version is closer to being unlocked. If anyone can confirm a way to bootloader unlock either I would appreciate it.
My end goal here is to get access to Unlocked/Uncapped tethering without having to use a 3rdparty app or companion app. The ability to flash custom ROMs and root access. But also the ability to flash back to a 100% stock rom.
Any help or advice is greatly appreciated.
EDIT I see now you can get the bootloader unlocked on both version by sending a token to Oneplus and waiting 7 days.
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You may find this useful with the T-Mobile variant: CLICK HERE
All the info you need to get your bootloader unlocked for the T-Mobile variant.
There's even a single adb command that will ungrey the OEM unlock option in the developer settings without a SIM unlock (you'll still need the unlock token from OP though):
The Quest for a Bootloader Unlock (partial guide, T-Mobile variant, may work for MetroPCS/Metro variant)
OK, this process has been hell, but I'm gonna try and consolidate everything I've worked out so far in one place. This all applies only to the T-Mobile variant (ie. it comes preloaded with all the T-Mobile bloatware) of the N200 on the T-Mobile...
forum.xda-developers.com
does unlocked version has dual sim capability and dual sim tray??
I'm trying to do the same thing with the N200 for a hostpot @xVoidx . I'm curious if you succeeded, and what ROM did you end up using to do it?
I have this phone fully bootloader unlocked. can someone direct me to a tmobile variant rom? or something thatll change it from tmobile to unlocked?
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I have this phone fully bootloader unlocked. can someone direct me to a tmobile variant rom? or something thatll change it from tmobile to unlocked?
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Successful conversion of N200 5G from T-Mo to OEM without MSM tool! (Credit to Summersofar)
Hey there. i'm a new XDA Member myself. i've been mostly stalking these forums for the N200 Ever since people started the root phase and twrp projects for codename HOLI. but i'm here to convert @summersofar's guide in order to make it more...
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