How can I unlock the bootloader to install twrp in a SM-T387W - Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Questions & Answers

Hi,
How can I unlock the bootloader to install twrp in a SM-T387W?
It's a Fido (Canadian carrier), sim locked Galaxy tab a 8.0 running Android 9.
Enabling dev options doesn't let me see the OEM Unlock switch, even after reboot.
I would like to install twrp and then flash magisk.
All the questions about that specific version are not answered in the previous posts.
Thank you
Julie

any luck?

jlie31 said:
Hi,
How can I unlock the bootloader to install twrp in a SM-T387W?
It's a Fido (Canadian carrier), sim locked Galaxy tab a 8.0 running Android 9.
Enabling dev options doesn't let me see the OEM Unlock switch, even after reboot.
I would like to install twrp and then flash magisk.
All the questions about that specific version are not answered in the previous posts.
Thank you
Julie
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Either OEM unlock is not supported on that Model, or you have to wait 7 days to turn on OEM unlock.

JJcoder said:
Either OEM unlock is not supported on that Model, or you have to wait 7 days to turn on OEM unlock.
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probably not supported.. t387p is unlockable.. if the oem unlock option isnt there already then its not unlockable

elliwigy said:
probably not supported.. t387p is unlockable.. if the oem unlock option isnt there already then its not unlockable
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explain how because i have the t387w and all 387xx roms work with any 387 variants for example i can flash a 387p to my 387w with no problems

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[help] G9550 HK firmware binary blocked by FRP

Have s8+ on HK firmware. Cant flash anything custom due to blocked binary by frp. No oem in dev options, removed google account and samsung account, unlocked BL via CROM. Please help how to fix it. Thanks
It's a Snapdragon 835 device, which means the bootloader cannot be unlocked, just like the US carrier variant bootloaders. If your bootloader really was unlocked, FRP wouldn't be blocking custom firmware. Exynos bootloaders can be unlocked from dev settings, but not Snapdragon bootloaders.
soulless_div said:
Have s8+ on HK firmware. Cant flash anything custom due to blocked binary by frp. No oem in dev options, removed google account and samsung account, unlocked BL via CROM. Please help how to fix it. Thanks
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Hi,
Have you followed this guide first?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/samsung-galaxy-s8--s8-cross-device-development/recovery-twrp-galaxy-s8-s8-snapdragon-t3636718
galaxyYtester said:
It's a Snapdragon 835 device, which means the bootloader cannot be unlocked, just like the US carrier variant bootloaders. If your bootloader really was unlocked, FRP wouldn't be blocking custom firmware. Exynos bootloaders can be unlocked from dev settings, but not Snapdragon bootloaders.
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as far as i know china and HK variants may be unlocked and thats the only s8's on snap where is possible to unlock and flash custom recovery or boot.
rasseru16 said:
Hi,
Have you followed this guide first?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/samsung-galaxy-s8--s8-cross-device-development/recovery-twrp-galaxy-s8-s8-snapdragon-t3636718
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if you mean disable R/L and unlock bootloader - yes. That is what i did. But still getting error with blocked by frp in odin
soulless_div said:
as far as i know china and HK variants may be unlocked and thats the only s8's on snap where is possible to unlock and flash custom recovery or boot.
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You're saying that you unlocked the BL via CROM, but it's not unlocked if you can't flash custom firmware in download mode. Having a locked bootloader means that flashing custom firwmare is blocked, exactly what's happening here. If the BL can be unlocked, just unlock it, I don't get what the problem is?
galaxyYtester said:
You're saying that you unlocked the BL via CROM, but it's not unlocked if you can't flash custom firmware in download mode. Having a locked bootloader means that flashing custom firwmare is blocked, exactly what's happening here. If the BL can be unlocked, just unlock it, I don't get what the problem is?
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explaining again.. CROM told that bootloader is unlocked( i dont know any other tools or ways to unlock bootloader on that device), but i still getting message, that it is blocked by frp, which means that something is not setted up like it should be. THat is why Im asking here fo any way to fix that issue on current device.
I'm also having this problem. Upon trying to either install TWRP 3.2.1 or chainfire's root file via ODIN, I get the error "Custom Binary (recovery) Blocked by C-ROM". I have tried to run the CROM service apk, versions 1.0.4, 1.0.6 and 1.0.7; however, upon opening, they all freeze and close, which seems to mean they didn't do anything. When going into download mode after running the CROM Service app, CROM Service is on and, when trying to install via ODIN, I get my errors.
I have the Samsung Galaxy 8+, G9550, 128gb and 6gb rom, Snapdragon Variant. I have found articles saying that the 9550 variant can be rooted since it's the HK version, although some say that it needs HK firmware. I'm on the AQF7 build.
Any help is greatly appreciated!

S8 help

Hi all, I'm very new to the whole community and I just had some questions regarding the S8. I heard you can install custom roms and such but I have no clue how to start. I bought an unlocked s8 from best buy and is currently activated on Verizon. The model is G950U1 on OneUI. Any direction or link would be appreciated. I'm getting tired of OneUI. Thanks.
CaptainKeyton said:
Hi all, I'm very new to the whole community and I just had some questions regarding the S8. I heard you can install custom roms and such but I have no clue how to start. I bought an unlocked s8 from best buy and is currently activated on Verizon. The model is G950U1 on OneUI. Any direction or link would be appreciated. I'm getting tired of OneUI. Thanks.
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you bought a Sim unlocked version. The bootloader is locked no custom ROMs. You can search for jrkruse efl safestrap. And root. A few stock based ROMs but that's all
TheMadScientist said:
you bought a Sim unlocked version. The bootloader is locked no custom ROMs. You can search for jrkruse efl safestrap. And root. A few stock based ROMs but that's all
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So theres no possible way to unlock the boot loader? I saw that in some models there is an OEM unlock option under developer options but I cant find it on mine.
CaptainKeyton said:
So theres no possible way to unlock the boot loader? I saw that in some models there is an OEM unlock option under developer options but I cant find it on mine.
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No oem unlock on us models. No bootloader unlock at all

S8 G950U root unlock

Is it possible to unlock the bootloader /root this device?? Running pie but no oem unlock option. Bought it it the UK, so presumed it would be rootable.
Spaceboy60 said:
Is it possible to unlock the bootloader /root this device?? Running pie but no oem unlock option. Bought it it the UK, so presumed it would be rootable.
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No that's a us device. Possible to root barely

SM-G975U(SNAPDRAGON) HOW TO UNLOCK BOOTLOADER

IS THERE ANY WAY TO UNLOCK BOOTLOADER ? THIS IS USA VERSION IT HAS NO OEM UNLOCK OPTION.
otko21 said:
IS THERE ANY WAY TO UNLOCK BOOTLOADER ? THIS IS USA VERSION IT HAS NO OEM UNLOCK OPTION.
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Sorry to say ... Seems to be not available. At least no confirmed method.
Check this thread:
[G975U] DISCUSSION on Root/BL Unlock
Hello! I just picked up a SM-G975U to play with. Before you get your hopes up, Root and BL Unlock is NOT POSSIBLE on USA variants at this time! I created this discussion so those willing and able can brainstorm with me with hopes of achieving...
forum.xda-developers.com

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iTryH said:
I used MSM to go back to stock android 10 from an A11 custom ROM and now my Unlocked bought from OnePlus non carry phone has its OEM unlock toggle greyed out. I tried to do the MSM again and the same thing. Does anybody have any experience with this?.
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have u unlock ur bootloader already ?

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