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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] hawkstwelve:
IDK about all of you but I have never been so happy to have constant notifications going off on my phone! Keep re-tweeting, keep liking, keep it up!! :good:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] chipworkz:
My twitter notifications won't stop going off! I really don't want to be stuck with a locked device so I am giving it another day or two before I send it back I think. This is a really hard decision to make since the camera is better and the free VR and Netflix piece too. Man I just wish I knew if the Note 6 was going to be locked. I would lean towards it being locked at this point unless this gets turned around and then maybe it would be different.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] ahrion:
Via Facebook. This is the most we've gotten out of them.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] kwkw480:
Hello All! T mobile.com is also taking "suggestions" they will forward to their dev team. See below:

JoshuaR: Thank you for waiting Kevin.

You: No, thank you for waiting for me as I was delayed when you started

JoshuaR: I do regret to inform you that we currently do not have any announcement yet if ever out software team would allow to unlock the boot loader Kevin, And let me tell you that as a customer and android user myself I completely agree with you that given the option to unlock the boot loader is very beneficial for the users.

JoshuaR: Also I do see here there is already a suggestion opened about having the option to unlock the boot loader on the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge.

JoshuaR: May I know the reason why would you like to have the option to unlock the boot loader on the S7 and S7 Edge please so I can forward this concern and make sure that your voice would not be left unheard.

*****

You: Thats my 2 cents hopefully this help us!

JoshuaR: Thanks for that information Kevin.

JoshuaR: Please let me forward this information and add it on the Suggestion thread that is already open on our database to make sure that our developers can review this information and make sure that we lead the way to be the Uncarrier.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Schiaboner:
in addition to twitter, and facebook, we could all start commenting on reviews of the S7 and S7edge of high watched videos about the locked down bootloader. Maybe the reviewers will make a video or something detailing this and what it means.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] RusherDude:
I don't have an S7, I'm not from T-Mo, moreover I'm from Europe, where we have totally unlocked phones and we can root/unlock without any risk at all, but I will help on this noble fight!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] UnixSlayer:
I really don't expect Samsung to do anything concerning the bootloader.... if they unlock a carriers phones, then there will be a way to get into their programming, and unlock others....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Alarand:
Anything you can do to respectfully make noise about this.

We have nothing to lose at this point really.

This reasoning makes no sense. It's unlocked internationally and previous T-Mobile samsung devices were obviously unlocked.

Again, what is there to lose by trying?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Schiaboner:
I don't know enough about how this works to say you're wrong but why would this be any different from a T-Mobile note 4 vs a locked down Verizon note 4?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Tidbits:
Legere already responded folks. Samsung did it on their own... Doesn't matter uncarrier or not. It wasn't their choice but they are working with Samsung to get them to allow you guys to do what you want. Ultimately it's still up to Samsung.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] UnixSlayer:
There's a reason they included a Device Download lock on the IOS when you startup the phone. You cannot install any software that does not have the Samsung signature embedded in it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] RusherDude:
Pressure is always useful, so both Legere and his engineers don't stop working on this. He is in a position to force Samsung to release an OTA with an unlocked bootloader, if he wants. Say whatever about a business decision, but HE CAN DO IT. HE MUST DO IT!! Keep the pressure guys!!!

Fighting is the only way to get freedom.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] TheKnux:
I tweeted him and said "I hope this means something to you as much as it does to you" with a link to that post.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Tidbits:
Exactly how they can pressure them? Sorry consumers have greater pressure than carriers. That's why in Europe have it better in the states. Just saying...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Tenchi4U:
Done and done!

While I doubt this will change anything (unlocking the bootloader, me selling my S7 on eBay, etc), it's good to see at least acknowledgement from the CEO (or whoever runs his Twitter account). If it does happen, I may steal my wife's gold S7.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Tidbits:
I wanted to add it would work better in reverse since Samsung accounts for a larger margin of sales for T-Mobile other than iphones. Samsung could simply say "T-Mobile is stopping use from updating our phones, and I suggest going to Sprint or buying unlocked versions". Some food for thought. It's a matter of perspective and I see nothing T-Mobile can do to force Samsung to so what they don't want to do.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] TheKnux:
Maybe we can also start tweeting Qualcomm to see if they can leak something that might help us?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] danon.brown:
50/50 chance. I asked them to confirm if the s7 had the quick charge 3.0 and they said wait until it's released then talk to my carrier.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] RusherDude:
If T-Mobile moves for unlocking, Sprint will move inmediatelly too. And Samsung cares about T-Mo + Spring on USA, not only because of the sales, but because the PR.

Both T-Mo and Sprint have a lot to win with this stuff

and Samsung knows it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Xileforce:
I'm doubtful that qcom would actively circumvent one of their largest business partners.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] RusherDude:
That would violate their terms with Samsung. Samsung is the final owner of the decision, if Qualcomm leaks anything that unlocks (or even if it doesn't..) there will be BIG trouble and legal fights for the next years. Also as [MENTION=4517211]Xileforce[/MENTION] said up there, Qualcomm is not losing its major customer for anything in the world.

Now, unofficially, probably there will be folks with s7 from t-mo/sprint/verizon/att unlocked and all, as always. But I highly doubt those are leaked outside a private circle.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Tidbits:
The consumer still has all the brass. If 10M people hounding Samsung doesn't change their to on then 2 companies where majority of their sales comes from Samsung products isn't going to do squat. They are not going to alienate almost 40% of their customer base and profits for this.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] RusherDude:
Depends. The rooting community is a minoriy but is the most vocal by difference. This can grow big time into even the news if its mixed with carrier stuff like t-mo is not bad etc. There is a lot of play with this baloon, and information is power, sometimes more important than money. Bad PR can **** up T-Mo more than the millions they would lose if they stopped selling the S7 as pressure.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Crazywhitie:
Wasn't this the Same with LG, then they finally released a way to unlock the bootloader..... I think i'll return my S7 and just go with the G5 Only wish LG have more Rom Support
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Tidbits:
They will not lose 40% due to bad PR... unlike Samsung pulling products man. Verizon and AT&T are a prime example of how the PR game does little especially when it comes to locked bootloaders.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] ahrion:
This is bad PR for them period.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Far2great:
Ive been doing my part but feel like we need more people on board
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] MechaMorph:
And how exactly will T-Mobile and Sprint do anything to force Samsung's hand? Oh wait...they have ZERO leverage. Samsung has all the leverage. Samsung can simply say no. What can T-Mobile do? Not sell the S7? Yeah that'll happen. 99% of the world doesn't give a crap about rooting Android devices. 99% of the world doesn't understand what rooting is. Hell most of the people who root don't know what rooting really is.

You want to know the only card Samsung has to play in order to win this? The security card. "The Galaxy S7 is the most secure smartphone ever thanks to the changes we've made." And thanks to the FBI vs Apple thing going on right now all public opinion will be behind Samsung. There's no way around that.

T-Mobile and Sprint can't do a damn thing here.

And everybody knows that T-Mobile is fighting the good fight. There is no bad PR for them now. We know it was all Samsung's choice to do this.

Honestly the best thing people can do is let the other Android OEMs know how much we care about this. I'd bet the LG G5 will be unlockable on T-Mobile (My V10 sure is). If LG confirms that then suddenly there's actually ammunition that can be used against Samsung. Right now though there isn't anything to use against Samsung to force their hand.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] hawkstwelve:
I have wrote in a couple requests for "submitting news" on www.tmonews.com urging Alex to write a story covering this, as I know T-Mobile has gone to that site before (to clarify, to comment, etc.) and he has close ties to some higher-ups at TMO.

In between the tweets, comments, likes, etc. if you want to go to that site and hit "submit news" on top and give a quick description of what is going on, he might write a story which would be a huge help!! :good:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] ssmr2t:
Well, to be honest.. all i want to do is use my dualshock4 on my GEARVR... is that too much to ask? Is there anyone out there who can give advice as to how I can use my DS4 without root, properly??
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] RusherDude:
T-Mobile and Sprint could stop and say: either you unlock the bootloader or we stop selling this. That would be a move that would appear on the news and give very good PR to those 2 carriers and very bad PR to Verizon/ATT also. This is news, this is big prime time news about big business fighting for something, even if people don't understand the something. They understand "T-Mo is battling the colossus Samsung for something good!!!". They DO have power, a lot indeed. Massive power. Samsung is the small dog here, who WILL lower his head for such stuff because they just wanna sell as MAX as devices to show numbers to their shareholders, which is their first and last objective on the USA.

Wrong. Only Because Legere says theyre doing **** it's not true that it isn't their fault. They should have checked priorly if the BL was locked or not, their engineers know this big time (more if they developed in the device, you know they flash custom partitions sometimes too). And they have got very good PR years before because their samsungs were not locked compared to Verizon/ATT ones, which was one of the good things from them and thet know it very well. They are guilty if not moving a finger before this happened, and are really the villains in the movie, not Samsung. Samsung is gonna OTA an unlocked bootloader as soon as Legere ask them for it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Droiddude24:
If your in CA you get 30 days
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] dgriffin2013:
Well based on what T-Mobile support is saying it sounds like they have requested an unlock from Samsung, so if you are correct we may actually be getting an unlocked bootloader.

Since T-Mobile customizes the ROM images for the phones they distribute, and OTA updates come from them not Samsung, dosnt that give them the ability to unlock the boot loader without Samsung intervention? Or is the bootloader at a lower level then T-Mobile has control over.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] guaneet:
Just a thought but, this locked boot-loader could be in relation to the whole Apple fiasco of the iPhone encryption court case going on!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Tidbits:
EXACTLY
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] RusherDude:
The problem is that we will never know if:

- The situation is real and they asked Samsung for an unlock.

- They haven't asked Samsung for an unlock, this is pure lies and nothing will be done.

- This is a set-up by John to set up a fire and end up as a hero <-- Every day that passes I would bet more and more on this one :cowboy:

Not sure about the possible bootloader changes signed by T-mobile, in fact I don't know if T-mobile has any power over the phone, this means, is the phone obeys software signed by Samsung and T-Mobile or only Samsung. I would find strange for T-mobile to be able to flash bootloaders with their signature tho, but who knows..
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] daneurysm:
To everyone who thinks Samsung won't capitulate:

HTC and LG already have over the past five years because of specifically us, the vocal enthusiast minority. They realize that people come to us for advice on what phone to get.

... Hell, if Samsung didn't understand and appreciate the modder community then why does they hire Cyanogen himself?

Keep fighting. Be loud, be honest, be respectful. Go wide. Hit Facebook, Twitter, YouTube comments, hell... Even G+
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] RusherDude:
I doubt it.. they probly have a thousand ways to crack an android phone even with the bootloader locked.. if people on this forum has managed to break the lock with xploits or even managed to flash TWRP on a Nexus with the bootloader locked with some tool..
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Relys:
Looks like DS3 required root because it used a custom bluetooth stack. However, it was still possible to connect over USB without root. The DS4 on the other hand looks like you should be able to connect over bluetooth without any rooting: http://android.wonderhowto.com/how-...r-android-device-for-easier-gameplay-0160721/

I was personally using DS3 controllers for my phones, but I do happen to have a DS4 controller. Guess I will be using it. :/
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Destinatus:
And you think the FBI/NSA/CIA don't have a thousand ways to crack an iPhone as well? (with the most direct way being torture)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] UnixSlayer:
Looks like Chainfire cracked open the box of his S7 Edge yesterday.....

Check out [MENTION=631273]Chainfi...hainfireXDA/status/709060524231827457?s=09
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] danon.brown:
He's got the exynos chip. So does wanam :(
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Bubba Fett:
I also thought about your third point. If there was ever a way to create a loyal customer base, this is it. Even if you are not rooting, the stories will circulate about the CEO who stood up for his people. I find it impossible to believe he would not know the phones were locked down and equally impossible that given the uncarrier theme, a response like this would not happen. I don't care if he wants to play the hero card, just as long as he does. It will ripple for some time through the mobile world! Keep up the fight!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] UnixSlayer:
Delete
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] dgriffin2013:
There are probably a thousand ways to crack the iphone too, its just our useless government being whiny because getting information from phones might actually take some time and effort. They are just making a big deal in this case because terrorisim is involved and they think it can help with public opinion for getting an encryption backdoor.

Back to the s7 though, I dont care why it is locked down or whos fault it is, if T-Mobile can provide an unlocked bootloader they will get my business. Until then I intend on keeping pressure on them and Samsung. Has anyone gotten any sort of response about this from Samsung?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] UnixSlayer:
It's a shame I spent time on Sim Unlock for my S7 Edge...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] ssmr2t:
Thanks... I got it to connect. and the phone sees it, and the light bar on the controller stays solid.. its just using it as an input device. I tried BlueZ and another app (cant remember the name) and it just wont alow... blueZ just tries to connect over and over without any success... just fails each port it tries.

Thanks anyways though...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Nv1dia:
If your not onboard with our campaign that's fine, but spreading doubt amongst it doesnt help us at all. If you want to help we'd be glad to have you though! #bootloadergate #unleashthesnapdragon #freethes7edge
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] dgriffin2013:
I thought you guys were crazy when saying to bug the T-Mobile CEO for an Unlock, then he replied. I am totally converted lets keep this fight going!

I look forward to some acknowledgement from Samsung...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] magoo5289:
The guy doesn't seem to know what he's talking about. Bootlocking is only happening in the US; the rest of the world is free to do what they want.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Relys:
Hmmm not sure why it won't work. I'll let you know if I succeed. Technically it should be possible.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Nv1dia:
So many notifications on my phone, We need to get more people on board, We need to start branching out to ALL of the carriers..... Lets get verizon and ATT on board too..... get everyone to voice!!!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] cwalker0906:
Just sent phandroid a message to try to get them to do a article
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] jdidtht:
Continue to point out in the tweets that the international versions from Samsung are unlocked..
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] ahrion:
Someone reach out to Android authority. Even reach out to MKB on YouTube.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Beefheart:
Is that confirmed? I know Exynos devices are unlocked, I'm rooted. But what about other SD820 regions like China and Japan?

Sent from my Vic 20 disguised as a Galaxy S7 Edge
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] jdidtht:
http://www.androidheadlines.com
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Nv1dia:
We got any bloggers that view these forums regularly? maybe a few that would be willing to write an article that would be willing to also put in our goal and how to help? if we could spread this around as far as possible to as many people as possible it would be fantastic!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] nafeasonto:
What do I tweet, how do i get this to get attention so they unlock the bootloader. This is a bunch of BS.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Nv1dia:
The galaxy S7edge of course!!!! you need to speak up on twitter and facebook and snapchat and any other form of social media you prefer!!!!!!!!!!!

#freethes7edge #bootloadergate #UnleashTheSnapdragon
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] StrumerJohn:
Let's chime in at LG. I like someone's idea about letting the other OEMs know... Maybe [MENTION=2731872]LGUSAMobile[/MENTION] ("#TheNextGalaxy" as they said in one of their tweets) will add "unlocked bootloader" to their list:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] RusherDude:
Yep, they probly do too lol.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] nafeasonto:
I tweeted. This is a bunch of BS.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Tidbits:
Yah everyone went to the manufacturer, and they didn't expect the carrier to do everything for them.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] ahrion:
I'm starting to have fun with this.

and

Cuz we can.

I mean. The worse thing they can say is no, right?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Nv1dia:
isnt this saying you DON'T need the boot loader unlocked? haha
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] jdidtht:
So you don't want your bootloader unlocked is what I'm seeing from this post? Lol he clearly doesn't need food, lol soooo
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] ahrion:
Let me clarify. He needs food energy to do WoW raids.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] nafeasonto:
Screw Samsung now. I am just going for the LG G5. I am not going to support the practices Samsung is doing. I am also sick of not having a removable battery.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] bacon612:
[MENTION=4107827]TEKHD[/MENTION], or anyone else compile a cheat sheet of how and where to direct our reasonable demands? Maybe put it in OP? Could help get some more users voices heard. I know its deep in this thread. I read through it this afternoon but I'm too lazy to find it all again and then thought others might be too.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] RidinNerdy:
Just throwing out a suggestion...for the Braves ones that did return this gorgeous phone, isn't more believable if we start tweeting pictures of our return receipts to john legere?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] ahrion:
Feel free to use it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] danon.brown:
Done.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] fazzix:
LMAO on Ebay omg loooooool you can just return it if you didnt know.:cool:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Corwinder:
Everything I can do I'm doing.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Schiaboner:
Is Vore really your last name? Also good job keeping that pressure up!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Corwinder:
yes, that's my actual name.

On Facebook I can be found either by my name or by searching Corwynder. I forgot why I went with Corwinder on this forum.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Schiaboner:
Awesome. I like the name
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] jbfountain:
This has nothing to do with locked bootloader. T-Mobile had already devised a way to catch people who steal data by illegal tethering. They are actively in the process of dealing with these individuals, and systematically cutting their unlimited data plans. I have 4 lines with 14GB of tethering. Very generous on T-Mobile's part. The majority of those stealing data probably don't even own the latest smartphones, because if they are to cheap to pay for their tethering they are most likely to cheap to buy a high dollar phone like the S7 and S7 Edge. I said most not all.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Dr. Fed:
Most people that read this will be thinking "sim unlock", not bootloader.

Then again, there are plenty on this very thread that have already made that mistake.:eek:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] danon.brown:
They will always respond and say they are working on a solution.