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[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcadduono:
That's the worst sign possible, means they are checking signature and enforcing it, so it's absolutely 100% locked and you're the first and only dude with the balls to prove it. Thanks.

*eyes shifted back to ZTE's Axon 7 for closest specs past fear of future Exynos lockdown*

While I very much doubt they'd lock the international devices, (but I had the same doubt for Canadian devices) I haven't looked into it yet. I assume it's just a change in the bootloader arguments preventing the boot and TWRP just needs a kernel upgrade. Waiting on next OSRC kernel upload for that.

And yeah, as soon as the 1-855-254-4747 line is open I'm definitely gonna rip them one.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Rx8Driver:
Yup, that proves it.....who owes me that dollar? Somebody bet me smh....

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Definitely a thorough ripping in order....but you COULD be correct about needing a modded Odin....it's possible...
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] mostwant:
Thanks buddy. ill refuse to sign them specially now when it's confirm that bootloader is locked.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Rx8Driver:
It's a sad day in Canada :( I'm sorry guys...i was really hoping your unlocked bootloader would be our T variant salvation...but i said soon as it was confirmed that all north American models were sd820 that they'd be locked same as ours smh....not that i want to have been right, but it just made sense....sammy wasn't going to make it that easy to get around by shipping an unlocked bootloader that could be potentially exploited for use on US variants....Samsung should be ashamed of themselves and the people who said it was unlocked (at the carrier or samsung or whoever) are some real dicks to outright lie about it....
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
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Sent from my Gorgeous Note 7 on Bell
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Rx8Driver:
That said there will be a sd820 Chinese version as well as exynos that's supposedly going to be unlocked....with 6gb/128gb...that MIGHT open a door...probably not, since sbl/aboot will DEFINITELY be an issue between those variants
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
I'll keep flashing stuff if you let me know what to flash. Maybe something is off?

Sent from my Gorgeous Note 7 on Bell
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Rx8Driver:
Probably not since factory signed flashed fine...
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
I tried the first file again. No dice.

Sent from my Gorgeous Note 7 on Bell
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] greatg:
So, Samsung's own staff have no clue...
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
More or less lol.

But Id definitely take Samsung canadas word over the samsung store anyday.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Pointro:
Wind Mobile (which I preordered from) says it has the Snapdragon. Best Buy says it has the Exynos. I also went on a live chat with a Samsung rep who said that we're getting the Snapdragon. GSM says that the Canadian variant has a Snapdragon. Techwalls, which was right regarding the S7(e) says we're getting the Exynos. Mobilesyrup says we are also getting the Exynos.

I'm upgrading from a Nexus 4 with a damaged digitizer and usb port, so it'll be a massive upgrade for me regardless. It's just that you can surely flash a ported ROM of future Grace/Touchwiz on the phone with the Exynos, whereas the Snapdragon might be locked down like in the states.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Devhux:
Maybe ask Samsung specifically what chip is in the SM-N930W8 - don't even mention Note 7 to them.

Not sure how reliable this is, but this site says Snapdragon (their listing for the SM-G930W8 says Exynos which is correct for our S7).

https://www.mobosdata.com/samsung-galaxy-note-7-sm-n930w8

Definitely some confusion here.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] _Jax_:
I thought it was for sure we will be getting the exynos. I'm slightly concerned because that was a big selling point (for me). Only slightly though because everyone seems to be quite sure we will be getting the exynos.

All this hype and getting stuck with snapdragon would really suck but I'd save $1K :good::laugh:
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
We will know when some of us who pre ordered get it in hand.

If mine is snapdragon its getting packed up and goes right back
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] greatg:
Is there anyway to tell what CPU from the demos at the stores?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] skyeking69:
Just was at Sherway Samsung store.. They are 100% sure it's Snapdragon.. Showed me the email from Samsung stating so.....
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Devhux:
One carrier said their placeholder for the phone says Snapdragon. Hmm..

I think Samsung is in for a surprise if they are not even letting review sites know the right information
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
A few of us have been told that.

Yet samsung canada says the opposite lol.

Is the device demo powered up? I may just go and boot it to download mode and see what comes up. ..if its snapdragon there should be some reference to it there like on my note 4
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] greatg:
Just found this article on Android Central http://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-note-7-vs-note-5

Claims that Canada is getting Exynos as per attached...
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Devhux:
Don't go by that - they may have just assumed like MobileSyrup might have (given the S7 & S7 Edge used Exynos.

Either way, this kind of confusion over specs should NOT be happening; regardless of what SoC the phone has, Samsung should be clearly setting the message straight.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Absolutely.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Devhux:
Sad news:

http://mobilesyrup.com/2016/08/08/s...0-in-canada-rather-than-the-exynos-8890-chip/

If its bootloader is locked just like the US models I'll be pissed. If it isn't, there will be a lot of US buyers eager to "snap" one up! ;)
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] _Jax_:
I guess nobody has to actually believe me as I mis-clicked and closed the window before taking a screenshot but I was just chatting with samsung customer support and he told me Canada will be getting the exynos. I've got **** all to do today so I'm going to call Rogers and see if they know.

Edit: http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product...turedproducts_10459847&fromBrandStore=samsung

Best buy shows exynos too
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Devhux:
Screenshots have shown Samsung chat reps saying both. I'd trust what Samsung officially told MobileSyrup (wonder if they saw my tweet).

Pretty much at this point, I'll be absolutely shocked if it comes with the Exynos now. Guess all we can do is hope that the bootloader is unlocked......
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] _Jax_:
I was excited and now you crushed my hopes and dreams :( lol
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sevael:
We have no idea how official it was. It could have been an intern at MobileSyrup asking via online chat on the Samsung support website, just like people in this thread have been doing. We really don't know.

I'm waiting until somebody actually has the conclusive proof in their hands before worrying about it.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] ARNOB:
if its snapdragon, would the bootloader be sealed like the ones in t-mobile?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
No way to know that at this point, samung store staff said no but I trust them about as far as my wife can throw them
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Rx8Driver:
Nope...she's locked up tighter than a bulls ass...
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcadduono:
just looked at my forum avatar and cackled maniacally, why didn't i see this coming, i played myself

somehow i don't see it funny anymore but i'm still hysterical

i've cracked
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
Is there anyway we can have the bootloader unlocked by Samsung? By request?

Sent from my Gorgeous Note 7 on Bell
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcadduono:
I very much doubt so, Samsung has never done requested bootloader unlocks before and they even avoid the difficulties of bootloader unlocking by providing devices permanently locked or pre-unlocked. :/

They could always in the future provide a bootloader update that unlocks sbl and aboot (we know sbl is locked now, but we don't know if aboot is locked in the same way the T-Mobile G5 works), for all we know, it might even be possible to get a live root that allows us to flash boot/recovery and actually be able to boot it.. This is an incredibly unlikely scenario and we're best off not risking that chance and just buying either an Exynos International model (N930F or N930FD [dual sim])

....or going with a more trustworthy company like OnePlus, HTC, or recently ZTE who has provided unlocking (and wonderful clean up-to-date CAF kernel sources) for their new US devices (although who knows for how long, the unlock could have just been a stunt to bring frustrated US customers to them)

Full disclaimer: I'm already frustrated with Samsung because their washing machines reset to rinse mode every time they detect an unbalanced load, so if you fall asleep they flood your septic then basement overnight. On the other hand I'm quite satisfied with their dryers.

....as much as I want to hate them I'll still probably end up getting the N930FD. :( The competition just ain't good enough... and I bought a case... and more Notely stuff...and GOOOOOOOOLDDDDDDDDD!
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
Hoping to get $1100 for my note 7 on kijiji lol

Sent from my Gorgeous Note 7 on Bell
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] smile_ppl:
Guess I won't be importing the W8. Well I guess it's off to the Nexus or possibly the Moto Z. I just can't stand TouchWiz.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcadduono:
Looks like the Exynos Note 7 is having issues of its own, ex. having any firmware mode other than official results in breaking of Knox linked things including S-Health, but apparently Iris/Fingerprint scanners still work. Not much testing done there but it does bring me a little hesitation for switching to Exynos. I've checked out the Exynos crypto linking and it's heavily customized, proprietary, and linked to everything in the system so it will probably never receive readable data in TWRP unless formatted with forceencrypt disabled. Looking at the Exynos 7870 which has forced encryption set up and unable to be disabled by any means (forced hardcoded in vold) this may be the future for Exynos 8890 as well, and that's a deal breaker for me.

This experience has definitely taught me to be more patient and research devices after everyone else has them lol.

I still feel I don't have a choice but to get the Exynos Note 7 because Gear VR, Camera quality, Battery life, Screen quality, S-Pen, IP68 rating, Wireless charging blow all the other choices away. I think I can live with disabling Knox, Secure Storage, and S-Health in order to root and use Kali NetHunter. :/ and on top of the S6/Note5 series you have 64 MB boot/recovery space to work with instead (too big of boot images were an issue with those)

eBay item # 322232805120 (not affiliated with this seller)

SM-N930FD for $790 + $19 shipping + $114 import taxes = $923 USD = $1187 CAD

I paid $1194 CAD for the SM-N930W8 so I guess I wouldn't be losing money at least.

Downside is no preorder gift, but I doubt I'd have used either anyway. :P

eBay item # 182249687543 (not affiliated with this seller)

This SM-N930FD is already in Canada and while cheaper at $1105 + $15 shipping, I assume the HST would bring you a good bit over the other...

But act now by using paypal invoice system avoiding all ebay buyer safety and it comes with a 256 GB Samsung Evo Plus MicroSD! (or it doesn't come at all?)

That seller seems a bit shady. ;)

eBay item # 252486291894 (not affiliated with this seller)

This one is $849 USD ($1092 CAD) with free Fedex 2-day shipped out on the 26th from Singapore. Fedex likes to ding you with huge brokerage fees on top of taxes, so this might be quite expensive.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
I hear you. I have rooted, flashed, twrp'ed and xposed every galaxy (9 different ones) I have owned since the S3. I hate ads so much.

I am definitely enjoying this note 7 though, even if its stock. I will wait and see if another device is released in the near future.

But until then, I think I will stick with stock touchwiz as it pains me to say.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] skyeking69:
Geez always hate waking up to bad news! But my gut said back when I heard we were getting the Snap that it was going to

be locked like the US model. Something Samsung said about aligning us with the US. I have a feeling Samsung will be

eventually locking all devices. I feel for you guys who have had Samsung's for years.... I've only had a N4 coming over from Apple.

Keep my N7 or sell....that is the question ?????
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] alquistador:
if the bootloader is locker can i still get root??
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] funkydude101:
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooo...................

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Really doubt it but saw this... Worth a shot in the dark
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] WorldIRC:
Selling my Note 7 for those of you that are interested.

http://forums.redflagdeals.com/fs-lnib-samsung-galaxy-note-7-silver-unlocked-2035343/
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] funkydude101:
Yes. Usually. If you can write via a particular partition then root should be possible. And this may be good enough for me.

It looks like recovery is writable but I'm not sure what recovery img was tested a few pages back.

Someone just needs to test clockwork mod or something similar.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Bro big thanks for doing this, as much as it sucks Im glad we know.

Mine will be going back. The question is now what to buy lol? Looks like exynos versions arent much better off
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] skyeking69:
According to my Samsung bill I have 14 days to return it. But like you said Force...what to get ?? The N7 has some good features.

I could probably live without a custom rom, but I can't stand the ads. I use TSF launcher so I don't have the stock look or feel.

Tough choice...probably will keep it due to nothing else really out there??
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] mrnovanova:
I'm perfectly happy with the stock Sammy experience. I see a lot of you guys are mad salty about the bootloader being locked but it was only a matter of time in my opinion. I've been saying for years that Samsung wants to be just like Apple. I just made peace with it a while ago. My second phone is a oneplus3 that I use for my flashing needs. Sorry to say but Samsung is only going to get more locked down. Next step is tizen on premium devices.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] note3or2:
As far as I can root and use adaway and can disable useless apps. I am ok with locked bootloader.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] diggmc:
Have you considered AdGuard? it's not cheap for a lifetime license but it operates as a local VPN which all software on the phone has to go through. So not only does it filter ads for things like your browser, it'll squash in-app ads too. I've been using it on my Nexus 6 for almost a year now and am quite happy with it.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sevael:
I'm very disappointed that the bootloader is locked, but I'm keeping the phone. For me, it's too good to give up just because I can't root. I mainly just root for AdAway and then install Xposed to block YouTube ads. I usually throw in a few other Xposed modules, but nothing I can't live without.

It's a pain in the ass, but AdGuard + Tasker keeps the browser ads away for now. Hopefully that recent Canadian deal that YouTube signed will lead us to YouTube Red, which would get rid of ads there. Then I'd be fine without root. Otherwise, I might have enough money later this year to import an N930F and sell my N930W8.

I also use AdGuard for non-rooted phones.

It's far from perfect. It requires a VPN to run, so it's either always on or you have to manage turning it off and on via Tasker. I have also have the issue with VPN and other localhost ad blockers where occasionally things get wonky and some stuff in your browser stops loading at all, at which point you have to reboot the phone (turning AdGuard off and back on doesn't fix it). Had that happen plenty of times on several different phones.

The optimal solution is AdAway, but that requires root. Since it alters the hosts file directly, it is absolutely perfect ad blocking with zero side effects. No VPN, no editing APNs or WiFi settings, no extra processes running in the background, zero impact to battery life. I have been using AdAway for many years across dozens of phones and never once have I had an issue. With non-root ad blockers, I always run into issues here and there.

But for now, stuff like AdGuard is all we can do on this phone.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] note3or2:
Exactly.

But even with locked bootloader we should still be able to root, right?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sevael:
I'm definitely not the guy to ask about that. :) This is my first phone with a locked bootloader.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] @Class:
Gah I can't believe anyone listening to this thread. THE BOOTLOADER IS NOT LOCKED at least on my Samsung Store version.

Just because you try to flash some random file you find online FOR THE EXYNOS VERSION does not mean your bootloader is locked. Jesus Christ I knew my fellow Canadians were stupid but wow. Wait until someone in the USA actually releases recovery or auto root for our phones.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcadduono:
Nope. Any modifications to system will result in not booting due to dm verity enabled in boot image which requires unlocked bootloader to disable. Only reason S7 has root is because of a leaked boot image from prerelease engineering that has dm verity disabled for testing. I doubt ATT will make the same mistake leaking something like that anytime soon. Any user who is rooted on S7 has to choose between running an old buggy kernel and being rooted, or running a not buggy updated kernel without root.

The denial is real here. We flashed an unsigned image, it refused to flash. We flashed a signed image, it flashed fine. The image that refused to flash had all the same board arguments, kernel, dtb as the one meant for the device that flashes fine. It is a signature enforcement refusal, so the device is locked. That's it. You can't try booting it because the device refused it, yes, I built TWRP specifically for the qcom Note 7, no, there is absolutely no way to flash it.

We could also just take the signature off the original stock boot image which flashes fine and it would then refuse to flash. We could tag that signature on anything and it would refuse to flash because it fails the checksum validation in the signature.

If you're still so certain, go a few pages back and try it yourself. The Odin link and recovery files are there.

If you can actually prove us wrong, that would be amazing and I'm all for it!
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] note3or2:
Thanks for the information. So no root. I love this phone so much I can't think of sending it back. Well, I guess I will try Adblock plus and make it work.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] galaxyluv:
oh well :( --- what's up with the Exynos version? Does it have an unlocked bootloader? Anyone getting the Exynos model?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
And how do you know yours is not locked?

Pretty strong words there dude...i suggest you provide some proof that your miracle device isn't locked.

I have a feeling your going to have to eat your words though and in fact will be the one who ends up looking stupid.

Id be thrilled if you were right regardless
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] skyeking69:
thanks for the info...never tried that. I have used adaway with my rooted N4 works great.....

if that was the only thing I could install on my N7 I'd be a happy man!!

But I'll look into the AdGuard for sure....cheers!
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
Wtf is your problem? Don't be calling people stupid because you think you're Mr expert. Contribute to the thread. Don't be a douchebag.

Sent from my Gorgeous Note 7 on Bell
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] skyeking69:
I was hoping he'd show proof by now on his "Samsung Store version" N7 by now........??
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] turilo:
I doubt he even got his from Samsung store yet as many I have read didn't even get their tracking number such as myself. Personally I may call them tomorrow and cancel it anyway

Is their a possibility that the bootloader gets locked soon as the sim is detected or the initial update that appears once setup?
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] AndrewSE:
Can someone please tell me how to put the Note 7 in developer mode ? I can't for the life of my find the "About Device" and I've searched and not found my answer. Please and Thank you !

edit: Disregard.. figured it out :)
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jon3sh:
The only thing that I like with Sandisk is their warranty, 2 cards died on me and they replaced both. Thats after 2 years for the first one and 4 years for the second.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] galaxys:
Thanks for the updates Northern XDA'rs! It's beautiful and a great form factor device, but not for me Locked. Keeing my eye on the International ones... Staying with Nexus for now!
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcadduono:
Looks like orders #2800+ are still in the warehouse right now so if you want to get a refund by tomorrow or next day then you may want to call now instead of having to wait for it to ship back. :P

The # is 1-855-254-4747 - about a 15 minute wait time, need order # and first name to cancel.

Don't get too mesmerized by the Galaxy S5 ads hehehe.
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] diggmc:
Are you saying orders less that ~2800 are going to ship. Be still my beating heart. I'm order 1901 - onyx!
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] mostwant:
Im on the call as i type. Thanks for the number bro
[Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] ice5192:
This is very true. I am excited about the new features on the note 7 mine is on its way. Yes it sucks about the bootloaders however the s7edge was cracked we just have to be patient and wait. If you feel so salty about not having root. Think about Knox and having an enterprise grade software on your new shiny device as a director of IT were I work I'm perfectly fine we also need to remember a new version of Android is dropping and there will be flaws... and there will be security holes. It will be a matter of time. It only took 5 months for the s7 edge to gets its root exploit. All I want is my sound mods.... Viper etc.

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Buddy. You are actually wrong... look at the s7 edge....

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Google has stated there going to start cracking down on newer devices with bootloaders. So.... yeah.....