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[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Rein_of_fire:
If this isn't the right forum please direct me to the right one

I go out of rooting my phone a while ago and went to go root my G6 to find out that it's not rootable. Moreover recently I found that Verison is blocking the bootloader on pretty much all of its phones. I looked at the Note 9 and I really like it but I want to be able to root it and everything. is there a way that I can get a note 9 and use it with full functionality (IDC about the Samsung pay and that stuff though, just the speeds and connectivity) in the US. i am willing to change carriers to Tmobile, but I have also heard something about the N960F not able to use band aggregation in the US. If i want to root and have a good phone will i have to go all the way back to the nexus 6p or are there other modern phones that can do this?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] batsup606:
You can get the SM-N9600 and root that phone. Then you will be able to get wifi calling and 4g+ with it also being rooted. This version is th HK one. I have this version and so far everything is good and I like the purchase I made. You can find some on Swappa (which is where I bought mine for $715).

Do please though research on which phone you prefer and what root options are available for that phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Mr. Orange 645:
We haven't been able to unlock bootloader on Samsung devices for a few years now.

I should say US Samsung devices. I meant to clarify that.
[Moto X4 Questions & Answers] A30N:
Hey folks,

I just bought 3 Moto X4 Android One phones directly from Google Fi for my wife & kids to replace their aging Samsung J3 phones (2016). I'm prepping their phones now before wrapping (screen protector, bumper cases, Micro SD cards stuffed with music, charging the batteries, etc). I couldn't find the latest factory image to flash directly, so I've been installing the updates one by one (6 hours & counting, sheesh!)

The question I'm asking is: should I updated them to the latest version of Oreo (OPWS28.3.5), then root with Magisk & disable OTA (by removing the update app with a root uninstaller)? Once I hand over the phones, I will probably never be able to do any maintenance on them (one of my girls is in college, the other is a teen and needs her privacy). The main reason for rooting is to install AdAway. However, I don't want them to have issues with apps that detect root (such as Netflix, Pokemon Go, banking apps, etc).

Or I can hand over the phones as-is and they will have to deal with ads.

I want them to have the latest security updates, however I also want them to have a pleasant browsing experience like I have on my rooted Pixel 2.

Thoughts?
[Moto X4 Questions & Answers] stovo06:
Same question here.

Retail version.

Wondering if I should root now or wait for pie. I've never owned a phone this long without rooting it (2 months! Lol). But been happy with it so far.

I just miss the customization features.

And losing space on internal fast (from a/b I've read).

So wait or go for it now?
[Moto X4 Questions & Answers] cango123:
Blokada is a good alternative to AdAway, it routes the whole wifi and mobile traffic through a hosts file like a vpn but without connecting to another server. Just whitelist Play Store and Google Drive (if it's used), in my blacklist is only MVPS enabled.. and yeah it works really great

https://blokada.org/
[Moto X4 Questions & Answers] A30N:
Didn't know about this...after looking it up, I found it's called Seamless Updates, and its a real pain for ROM developers. I was wondering why the ROM scene on the Pixel 2 was so small as compared to, say the Nexus 5. Well, its a good thing I got them 32GB micro SD cards, they will need it for the insane amount of photos they take lol
[Moto X4 Questions & Answers] A30N:
Great tip!!! Thanks, I'm going to go try it out now.
[Moto X4 Questions & Answers] hugehead83:
To get the latest OTA update on a rooted X4, I flashed the most recent available firmware (from Sept or Oct I believe; it doesn't have to be the absolute latest as updates are inclusive, but a full Android version change is probably another story), let the OTA come in, then re-pushed recovery and root. All in, it took under an hour. If your kids do not quite have the technical prowess to do this, I would suggest leaving them un-rooted. They will get very annoyed at the "OTA update available!" notification that never goes away.

Hopefully the alternative ad blocker Zokhii suggested works out for you.
[Moto X4 Questions & Answers] zerolam:
booting into TWRP will break the ota update
[Moto X4 Questions & Answers] TeamRainless:
Installing adblocker is a pretty stupid reason to root if you're going to hand the phone to some people that have never even heard of XDA before. I've been on this site for... what? At least 6 years now. I *program* on the six phones that I have. And *I* haven't rooted my phone because I haven't needed to. I just use the Brave Browser that has adblock built-in. That's a wrap.

Just hand them the phones with a bow on top and hope nobody gave you a tie.
[Moto X4 Questions & Answers] A30N:
Brave Browser doesn't block in-app banner ads, which can be a security risk on par with "handing a rooted device over to a novice" because there are plenty of malicious ads using socially-targeted messages designed to trick the user into giving up personal or account information. And although it can be argued that it's best to just teach people to not click on ads, I'd rather spend the time teaching them other things like how to be a responsible

administrator.

How does that meme go with the Joker? " Give someone a Windows laptop with adminstrative privileges & no one bats an eye, give someone a rooted Android device & everyone loses their mind".

I ended up installing Blokada & it seems to do a great job of blocking most ads ( doesn't block Facebook Messenger ads, but then neither does Adaway).
[Moto X4 Questions & Answers] anas214812:
Don't do it..once you unlock the bootloader it can't be relocked.
[Moto X4 Questions & Answers] Jizzylax:
The only reason I unlock a bootloader and root are for custom ROMs. There simply isn't enough development for this phone to justify the hassle IMO.
[Moto X4 Questions & Answers] TeamRainless:
I do believe... for your family... a warranty would be FAR more useful than an adblocker...

And have you actually USED Brave lately? I use it everyday... (in fact... I'm using it right now) and *I* haven't seen any banner ads. I think it does a pretty good job.
[Moto X4 Questions & Answers] stovo06:
I am not a dev, however, I thought this a good thing.

Yes it eats Data. Yes, it's different and most likely scares people (developers) off (it sure scared me before I began reading about it).

But it can really save your ass from what I've read. Any issues and you can jump back to the previous ROM. I am guessing this is what gives us Project Treble support (unofficial I think but still have it).

Plus I have a 128 gig external and they are super cheap. And I am reading about the next falgships having 1Tb of storage?
[Moto X4 Questions & Answers] vkbhanwariya:
In pie update u can easily block ads by changing default dns with adguard dns. No need for root and third party app :fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:
[Moto X4 Questions & Answers] Neffy27:
Definitely read the FAQs thread for one stop shop info. You can flash latest Android Pie image with locked bootloader and once you unlock bootloader, twrp can be installed along with Magisk anytime no matter which version of firmware you're on.

But to your original question, rooting is up to you. We're a small audience compared to the mass phone users that just need a phone. I'm a must have root. Once your unlocked bootloader, install twrp, and root, it breaks official OTAs. You'll have to wait for full image to become available to flash minus the "erase userdata" to update and keep all internal data.
[Moto Z2 Force  Questions & Answers] 20degrees:
Anybody here fully debranded and debloated a carrier z2 and have no issues afterwards?
[Moto Z2 Force  Questions & Answers] JTC Intl:
Get Carrier Unlocked!!!

Follow these steps!

https://xdaforums.com/z2-force/how-to/free-sprint-moto-z2-force-carrier-t3843824
[Moto X4 Questions & Answers] stovo06:
Is this possible with the X⁴?
[Moto X4 Questions & Answers] Jizzylax:
Nope.
[Moto X4 Questions & Answers] farmer bobathan:
I use link2sd but it requires root. You can get it here https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.buak.Link2SD
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] jdk309:
Hello guys I'm new and partially retarded. I can compute quite well but modding phones on this level is very new to me. I severely need help..

I SDcard loaded the Oreo fw from the ZTE English site and the support area mentioned nothing about "don't upload this Oreo fw to your Chinese a2017 b15 on 7.1.1 or you'll lose all modem function" and so I loaded it no problem and now the phone reports I don't have a sim card installed. When I downgraded to 7.1.1 again using another u fw I noticed it found the sim card but it can't get service still. Also now, when I tried to sdcard load the b15 nougat firmware from the Chinese zte site in recovery mode, I get footer error 21 and I can't upload the Chinese firmware now either. I'm seemingly stuck as an a2017u on a Chinese a2017 hardware chassis. I can only use the Wi-Fi and everything else on the phone. I get no cell service.

Apparently it's not bricked but I severely need guidance on returning this to its former a2017 b15 firmware so I can go back to using it with only 3g on my 4g LTE plan.

That's actually why I updated. I've had this phone second hand from a friend who claimed he had the 4G and LTE service when he was still with Cricket last year. I am starting to doubt that being truthful as Cricket reps could not get me 4g service no matter what.

Please help thank you.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] AnonVendetta:
[MENTION=9611677]jdk309[/MENTION]: You say Cricket (owned by AT&T) is your carrier, so I'm assuming you live in the US. But you have a Chinese A2017. As I see it, you have 2 viable choices:

1. Flash A2017 pure stock firmware. But then you will not have the Google apps, like Play Store. The A2017 doesn't support most of the 4G LTE radio bands that most US carriers use. I have heard talk elsewhere of adding new bands with QPST/QFIL, but never heard of anyone being successful with an A7. Mostly for other phones that use a Qualcomm chipset, of which the A7 is one of many. So you will still be limited to 3G.

2. Flash A2017U stock firmware, then you will have native English support and the Google apps. As I understand it, you will then need to flash a Chinese modem to get your SIM card and cell service working on the U ROM. Which modem you need depends on the firmware (Marshmallow modem for MM, Nougat for Nougat, Oreo for Oreo). But you will still be limited to 3G. Easiest way to flash a modem file is to use Axon 7 EDL tool. Or you can unlock bootloader, flash TWRP, then install the proper modem zip file.

I recommend using EDL and A7 EDL Tool or MiFlash to flash the firmware.

Other options are to flash a non-stock custom ROM, like LineageOS. Then you will have much more customization capabilities. But you will still need to use the proper Chinese modem. You call also sell your A2017 and use the money to buy an A2017U. Then you will have full 4G support.

I myself own an A2017U, live in the US, and have T-Mobile as my carrier. I have full 4G LTE service, no issues at all. But I have never tried to use the Chinese/Global A7 variants on a US carrier. I am mostly just repeating what others have said, so take it with a grain of salt.

Hope this helps!
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] jdk309:
More than you know! Thanks!!
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] AnonVendetta:
[MENTION=9611677]jdk309[/MENTION]: A modem file will usually be named as NON-HLOS.bin. Install/unzip A7 EDL Tool, put the file in the right folder, boot to EDL, then flash. I'm not sure if flashing EDL zips requires an unlocked bootloader, I have read that you can brick the phone if it is BL-locked. Not sure, be careful. My BL is always unlocked, so I never have to worry about/consider it.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] jdk309:
Thank you I will keep that in mind. Yes Im in the states just as you are. I just remembered and located two screenshots I took of my old phone's firmware info page and I was wandering if you could glean any information from it that might help locate the original firmware that I was running. The two photos are in my username's page under a new photo album I created.

A2017v1.1.0B15 was the build info. Have you ever seen that anywhere on here where it has zero chinese bloatware or incomplete translation (chinese language remnants) and full 3G capabilities? Its so odd that I cant find anything like it online. Your help is greatly appreciated!!
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] AnonVendetta:
[MENTION=9611677]jdk309[/MENTION]:

For B15 Oreo Firmware:

https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1322778262903996734

I found another B15 file:

https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120758937

One file was published in 2017, the other in 2018. I would use the newer file, if you want Oreo. Both are Chinese firmware for the A2017, 100% original and untouched, you should even be able to install OTA updates when they are released.

You may also be able to get an A2017 Oreo SD Card zip from the ZTE China support site. I don't know Chinese so you'll have to find it yourself. Not sure if they released an SD Card update for the A2017 though. Just place on SD Card and install from stock recovery. Or you can install from TWRP with my steps (just substitute the A2017U file with the A2017 file, all other steps are the same, and remember to install Chinese modem afterwards):

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=77890409&postcount=4
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] Keane_hoffman17:
someone help me please how to change icons
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] Above:
I think it wouldn't be too tricky for you to tell us, which icons you want to change-would it?
[Huawei P10 Questions & Answers] Sledgeham:
Hello All.

I am relativly new to the XDA forum. Mostly i read stuff here, to get very good infos about problems you can run into, and i was able to solve them by reading some threads here. So really glad something like this exit ! Now i think i need to be a lil bit more active inside XDA to get more precise answers. I am a bit confused about the topic: "Bootloader Unlock". So i don´t know which solution might be the best to acomplish my task : get "bootloader unlock" / "root" & "TWRP" on my Huawei P10.

This is my Model :

HUAWEI P10 : VTR-L09

Firmware : VTR-L09 8.0.0.382

Since the official-Huawei sites which provided the "Bootloader Unlock" has been closed, i only found these non-Huawei sites, which promise to provide the "Bootloader Unlock":

1.) Ministry of Solutions ( hxxps_//ministryofsolutions.com/huawei-bootloader-unlock-paid-service-htm )

2.) Global Unlocking Solutions ( hxxps_//global-unlocking-solutions.miiduu.com/bootloader-unlock-codes-choose-model-below )

3.) Funky Huawei ( hxxps_//funkyhuawei.club/buycodes )

4.) Huawei Sim Unlock ( hxxps_//xxx.huaweisimunlock.com/huawei-unlock-prices.html#prices )

5.) DC - Unlocker ( hxxps_//xxx.dc-unlocker.com/ )

6.) HCU - Client ( hxxps_//hcu-client.com/features/ )

(can´t provide Links, because new user)

I guess these "pay"-method services are the only way to get your codes for the "Bootloader Unlock" !? Can anyone confirm, that these listed-services, or some of them works ? (Sadly DC-Unlocker didn´t worked for me. Maybe i´ve done something wrong)

a.) Is it correct, that you need to rollDown from Oreo to Nougat to unlock your bootloader ? (i got Oreo on my phone)

b.) You can´t even think of to "root" your phone and get "TWRP" on it, before you don´t unlocked the Bootloader ? (Or are there maybe other methods to get "root" & "TWRP" onto P10)

It would be great, if someone can give some hints, expirences, or Links to another threads which handles this topic. When on both questions a.) & b.) the answer is = true, so my biggest problem than is, to get my phone unlocked (Bootloader unlock) !

Thanks in advance

Sledgeham
[Huawei P10 Questions & Answers] Jannomag:
No! You still can unlock your bootloader with Oreo installed. You just need the unlock code.

Yes, you need TWRP to root your phone, because you need to flash either SuperSU or Magisk. With stock recovery it's not possible, but you can flash stock recovery after you rooted, if you wish.

This are the direct anwers to your questions, now I'll go a bit further:

Unlock:

DC Phoenix is the only tool which I confirm it's working to unlock the phone.

You're right, Huawei stopped to provide the unlock code to "provide the best expierence for all users". I call this bull****, since DC Phoenix and FunkyHuawei are driven by Huawei.

But if you want to unlock, the only way is to pay - and DC Phoenix works (don't ask me how, I never used it, I just read many posts about it) - it's also cheap with $4.

NOTICE: AN UNLOCK WILL CAUSE A FACTORY RESET!

TWRP:

I can recommend the TWRP by [MENTION=4131468]espaciosalter20[/MENTION] even it's just for testing purpose.

For me it works very well. This version also supports /data decryption (it's the only version for P10 atm, I believe).

Root:

The best way to root is with Magisk, because it's a safe method and the tweaks as systemless installed. This is good for passing SafetyNet, even if it doesn't work for every app (SafetyNet is a check if your phone is unlocked and rooted, some apps check it, mostly banking apps, but also games like Mario Run).

For this, you need to unlock and install TWRP. After this you can proceed installing Magisk.

- Just download the latest stable zip, the manager apk and also the uninstaller, if something went wrong.

- Make a backup of /system if it makes problems while or after installing.

- Install the Magisk zip via TWRP

- Boot the phone (takes a bit!)

- Install the Manager app.

- Done.

If you want to unroot you can either flash your /system backup or update your phone to the same or a newer version with my guide.

I hope this answered all questions!

Have fun with your P10 - and backup your unlock code if you got one!
[Huawei P10 Questions & Answers] Sledgeham:
Thx for the detailed answer !

I´ve done allready rooting with my current Honor 6 (yeah, its also a huawei brand). And it worked smoothly. Because i don´t needed huawei or any service to get a "Bootloader Unlock"-Code.

I got my unlock Code by an App !!! Don´t believe it ? Its called "HonorTuner" ( hxxps_//xdaforums.com/mate-7/general/unlock-code-via-honortuner-t3217651 ). Really a great App. But it seems it only works for older Honor-Devices. I wish something like that app would exist for Huawei P10. Anyways, just wanted to say, that doing the rooting on "P10" is pain in the ass (without a bootloader unlock code).

As said before, i didn´t managed to get a unlock code or to unlock the bootloader with the tool DC-Unlocker. Do you know whats the difference between DC-Unlocker & DC-Phoenix ? I think i need a step-by-step Tutorial to get it working with DC-Phoenix / DE-Unlocker. The last time, i tried it with DC-Unlocker it went wrong, and i lost money :rolleyes: . Therefore i just want to be prepared, with a tutorial on it.
[Huawei P10 Questions & Answers] Jannomag:
[MENTION=7298122]absynteZero[/MENTION] created a guide, maybe this helps.
[Huawei P10 Questions & Answers] Sledgeham:
Thx very much [MENTION=6954776]Jannomag[/MENTION]. I think this is exactly what i was searching for. I will try it out, as soon as i get some more time. Afterwards i will give you here some feedback about my P10 Bootloader unlock / rooting / -story :)
[Huawei P10 Questions & Answers] Sledgeham:
I am back. :) (or better to say my phone)

Now with a little help of this forum, i succeeded to "unlock the Bootloader". Thx to the provided links of "Jannomag". My TWRP version was from this links and the guide-how-to. It was very well explained.

So i can confirm that DC-Unlocker (DC-unlocker client software V1.00.1403) works with an Huawei P10 Oreo OS. I just paid 4,-eur to get 4-credits and with it you can read out the Bootloader Code. It is important

that your ADB Drivers recognize your phone. You can check it by typing into the CMD "adb devices", it should display you your phone serial number. Best way to install all nescecary drivers is to install the actual HiSuite, because everything goes automaticly. Next step is to Start DC-Unlocker, connect your phone to PC, find your phone inside DC-Unlocker (there must be shown a COM-x port with a number). After this step you need to log-in within DC-Unlocker Server (after you paid 4,-eur , you got a user name + password). Finaly you can click on "unlocking" and "read Bootloader Code". In few seconds you got your Code. You should copy n pasta this Code somewhere onto your SD-Card / PC.

After my Bootloader was unlocked, i was able to install TWRP and with TWRP i was able to install Magisk v18.0 , the newest version. I was also able to update my OREO ver. VTR-L09 8.0.0.382(C02)-FULL to VTR-L09 8.0.0.389(C02)-FULL with TWRP oreoupdate , Tutorial-2 ( https://xdaforums.com/p10/how-to/guide-manual-updgrade-to-update-oreo-t3758286 ). Mission accomplished :cowboy:
[Huawei P10 Questions & Answers] velvel:
Can you please confirm it worked even it says in the warning:

WARNING:

Huawei P10 VTR-xxx upgraded to Android 8x not supported

Huawei P10 plus VKY-xxx upgraded to Android 8x not supported

I am asking as I tried to unlock bootloader thru https://ministryofsolutions.com but got refunded as "Huawei has updated security and its impossible to read bootloader unlock code on new firmwares. Only 30 euro service can unlock latest firmware bootloader. "

Thanks!
[Huawei P10 Questions & Answers] Sledgeham:
Trust me ... as long as you have an Oreo OS, you are able to read the Bootloader Code. Its seems its not a big deal for DC-Unlocker. And in comparison to 30,-eur ... 4,-eur seems much cheaper ;) . I really don´t like these methods and i am angry Huawei closed their possibility to get a Code from them, i was forced to use such a service. However, the first time i tried DC-Unlocker it didn´t worked because i was unknown about the procedure. I lost 15,-eur. And gladly i found help on this forum here. With some detailed guides / tutorials it worked for me on a second try. Give it a try. You really need to follow the instructions in the guides. Thats it.
[Huawei P10 Questions & Answers] D@vide:
Hi,

Have you used DC-Unlocker tool or DC-Phoenix? (Not shure about differences)

Here is what Dc-unlocker support told to me: (My info: P10 Vtr-L09. 8.0.0.381 (C432).)

"We do not have bootloader unlock service at all. Chances to read bootloader unlock code from your mobile version on our tool is very low as well."

So I'm noy sure to try...

D@vid
[Huawei P10 Questions & Answers] velvel:
It is really sad that there is no central point for finding the information about unlocking the boatloader for P10 phones.

I used LOS, CM, AOSP, CAF and cousins for more than 5 years on at least 6-7 devices and now feel completely helpless to be able to use OpenKirin. On XDA P10/P10+ forums lots of posts are outdated as they are pre Oreo updates and on OpenKirin chat it is a no-no question.

Just not sure how the development is supposed to stay alive longer for these beautiful phones...
[Huawei P10 Questions & Answers] M1chiel:
You should be able to use DCUnlocker, but you may need to downgrade first (my guess is to a firmware version before July 2018). Downgrading can be done with the dload method, but it works only with specific firmware versions, check: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=78558134&postcount=41

A new unlock method is also available via the Big Huawei Exploits telegram group. This is free but a bit complicated.
[Huawei P10 Questions & Answers] D@vide:
Thank you very much for the info M1chiel, nice to see there is someone who wants to help. Can I ask you one more hint? What's a bit complicated is what I'm looking for. Can you point me in the right way?

Regards

D@vid
[Huawei P10 Questions & Answers] TbiTw:
can you provide a link to the new unlock method ?