I am a n00b. Please forgive me in advance.
I have been hearing about the bounty and whatnot for rooting the Verizon and AT&T models. Is someone working on it? If not, how do I learn to unlock the bootloader?
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I understand that the Verizon and AT&T versions have them locked, but does anyone know if this is the case with T-Mobile?
Anyone know the answer to the OP's question?
Hi, recently unlock my new S4 but its not functionall with all networks, somebody told me that with a downgrade will work, but my S4 has 1337UCUFNC1 version of baseband, im not an expert with this things, i really come here for help, if anyone here help me with how to downgrade the phone i really appreciate.
PD. The phone is unlock and root.
rapidrayo said:
Hi, recently unlock my new S4 but its not functionall with all networks, somebody told me that with a downgrade will work, but my S4 has 1337UCUFNC1 version of baseband, im not an expert with this things, i really come here for help, if anyone here help me with how to downgrade the phone i really appreciate.
PD. The phone is unlock and root.
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Not sure what you are asking for. If your phone is unlocked, it should work on any network as long as the bands are compatible. (Ex. AT&T S4 wont work on Verizon or Sprint)
You can downgrade to NB1, but that wont help in terms of using on a different network. If you need to enable AWS, you may be out of luck. There is a method written in the general section, but people has posted that it does not work with 4.4. which is your version of android.
Has samsung announced that they will unlock the bootloader? was the s4 with locked bootloader also?
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think Verizon may be the only one with a locked bootloader.
I actually don't know... if it's only verizon then that's cool.. i am going to buy the unlocked carrier version.
edit: seeing no custom rom, I thought the bootloader was locked
Yea, I'm pretty sure it's just the Verizon model. Every other model has plenty of roms.
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Has samsung announced that they will unlock the bootloader? was the s4 with locked bootloader also?
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The bootloader is already unlocked. On my phone and most other S5's as well. You are apparently making some assumption about some particular S5 variant. A minority of carriers do lock bootloaders, but you didn't even tell us what model of S5 you have or are referring to. You should give some context so that we know what you are talking about.
edit: I see that you implied in a follow up post that you meant Verizon. The bootloader on a Verizon S5 is locked at the behest of Verizon, not Samsung. Samsung doesn't lock the bootloader for TMobile, Bell, Rogers, Telus or hundreds of other carriers. Pretty much just Verizon and ATT and a few sundry CDMA carriers that are that restrictive.
There are tons of custom ROMs for carriers that are more reasonable. You can use Safestrap to emulate a limited number of ROMs on Verizon but it's your choice of carrier that is hampering you here.
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ok thx guys I am getting the unlocked/carrier free version .. so should not be a problem thx
Hi people,
Can i flash international rom on a Verizon galaxy S5?
If yes, how can it be done?
Thanks!
To install international G900F rom, must be bootloader unlocked:
Same way as flashing a normal kltevzw/G900V rom, find a klte/G900F rom and flash it. Any incompatibility warnings are probably outdated, but be careful, and remember, you can't make too many backups.
Just know that you won't be able to use CDMA networks (Verizon is CDMA).
To enable 4G/Phone service in other countries, works with locked bootloader:
You're stuck with the G900V rom. If you're just looking to get support for extra bands in other countries, look into GalaxyTools by Idoneapps. It can give you international support on most existing roms, stock or not. Kinda hard to use but you'll get used to it.
Both methods will most likely require some APN settings modifications.
If your cat suddenly gets eaten or you need clarification, I'd be glad to help.
(You weren't too clear on your request - I didn't know if you wanted an international rom or international support, so I tried to include both.)
I have G900V model but I do not have verizon services in my country. I wanted to get rid of verizon rom as it's of no use to me. Therefore I was looking for a intrenational varient. I am running MM6.0.1 with rooted and bootloader unlocked. Will flashing a G900F rom again lock the bootloader.
How to proceed withave the process. Please help.
plz help me .how to root samsung s5 veriozon g900v
avig1985 said:
I have G900V model but I do not have verizon services in my country. I wanted to get rid of verizon rom as it's of no use to me. Therefore I was looking for a intrenational varient. I am running MM6.0.1 with rooted and bootloader unlocked. Will flashing a G900F rom again lock the bootloader.
How to proceed withave the process. Please help.
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please help me how you root your verizon s5.
please email at: [email protected]
thank you.
Can anybody help me root my 900f Verizon s5?
Hey Everyone,
I'm brand new to this world, so I apologize that I could not piece together the information I need through existing threads.
I recently switched carriers from Verizon to Sprint, and through Sprint's IMEI check I was told my phone (G930V) was incompatible. Was wondering what the consensus was on whether or not it would serve me better to try flashing G930U or G930P? If anyone knows of a particular thread that could help that would be great, this is my first rodeo but I love my S7 and am already sick of having to use Sprints Moto E4 -_-.
Thanks.
jcbrunelle13 said:
Hey Everyone,
I'm brand new to this world, so I apologize that I could not piece together the information I need through existing threads.
I recently switched carriers from Verizon to Sprint, and through Sprint's IMEI check I was told my phone (G930V) was incompatible. Was wondering what the consensus was on whether or not it would serve me better to try flashing G930U or G930P? If anyone knows of a particular thread that could help that would be great, this is my first rodeo but I love my S7 and am already sick of having to use Sprints Moto E4 -_-.
Thanks.
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G930U
with G930P, Sprint has choosen a bootloader which is e-fused and not compatable with the other variants.
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G930U
with G930P, Sprint has choosen a bootloader which is e-fused and not compatable with the other variants.
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Thanks a ton. Makes more sense now that I couldn't find any G930V -> G930P threads. I know I saw some G930V -> U threads though so I'll have to check them out. Appreciate the help!