yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] elliwigy:
thats because price varies and can fluctuate at times so to get the current price for ur model fill out the form on purchase page of website.. its a few questions.. if ur device is unlockable then it will tell u price and hive u option to purchase.

price fluctuates based on source (i.e. if they change price on me).. by model and sometimes i might have a sale or if ordering bulk tokens i can somwtimes get a discount..

not to mention dont want to get ppls hopes up then find out they cant unlock..
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] Hitti2:
For the s10+ android 11 oneui 3.1, are you working on a method to boot unlock for this version?

Also do you suggest to disable updates for now on in developer options? Auto update.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] elliwigy:
I am always working on exploits.. but have no idea if/when it will be achieved or not.

That is up to you.. i personally dont ever take ota updates.. if i do decide to update then i do so using odin.. that said i dont know if or when latest security can be unlocked or even rooted so u might be waiting for nothing for all i know.. that is a decision you need to make lol
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] Amd4life:
Does this service work for the T-mobile S21/S21 plus versions?
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] elliwigy:
it depends.. if ur s21/+ is on rev1 or not.. you can fill out the form on ourchase page of the website and itll ask you questions and show screenshots and details on what infirmation you need then once u fill it out it will let you know if you can unlock or not
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] Hitti2:
I guess im sol. Mine is 2 as well and was gonna downgrade to

Software Version: RP1A.200720.012.T978USQU1BUA9

From 3.1.

I was looking forward to downgrading to one UI 3.0 then pay the unlock. I have a S10 Plus that's not unlockable I have a Tab S7 plus 5G that's not unlockable These are my last devices of Samsung I'm ever going to get.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] elliwigy:
Yea, if u updated to rev2 then cant downgrade
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] o.class.jav:
Very happy customer here- several successful unlocks to date.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] djcmn:
Are there any other options besides Telegram or Discord. What about face book? I have neither and really don't want to make an account I will never use. I recently bought an unlocked Galaxy S20 Ultra SM-GG988U1 brand new (not S21 because I wanted the Micro SD option). Very interested because I would LOVE to get the bootloader unlocked so I can have root, especially for AdAway and Viper4Android.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] Hitti2:
Telegram is cool. Has a rooms n pm, im using it to keep updated on this discussion n twrp n a few others. And just learned this morning how to disable updates through adb because of telegram.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] elliwigy:
TG/Discord are mainly for support.. I cant send token through gmail because it blocks zips/tars.. but if needed could upload to drive or something then remove it after you download the token.. just would need to remind me via email or something so i dont forget lol
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] Kiwi_in_oz:
Hi @elliwigy ,

I have recently purchased Samsung S20 (Model - SM-G981U1) in Canada.

Upon starting up the phone, it installed one update and is wanting to install another update.

Current Version details are:

One UI version - 2.5

Android version - 10

Can you please advise what is my rev version as per attached screenshot?
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] mikelikesbikes:
I am just now seeing this tool. I thought when I got a Samsung S20+ unlocking and rooting was never going to happen. My excitement turned to disappointment when I went through the process of purchasing and my phone isn't unlockable because I have rev2. I guess I'll be checking everyday from now on to see if support is added. At least there is hope.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] Kiwi_in_oz:
Does anyone know the Telegram group link?

I have requested bootloader unlock but have few questions...
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] elliwigy:
You can ask in here.. if not its in the OP.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] Kiwi_in_oz:
That Telegram link doesn't work...

Also I requested bootloader unlock, even paid..Can you please confirm it has come through...
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] elliwigy:
U/U1/W Galaxy Bootloader Unlock

Questions and such about unlocking the bootloader on the US Galaxy S10 and later should go here.

t.me
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] markfm:
Is there a current full sequence (through root) written up anywhere? Is it something along the lines of:

Get factory unlocked US SM-G986U (for example)

Provision it for your desired carrier (e.g., in my case get the VZW SIM) - have a working phone, on a newwork

Is a step relative to dropping Samsung One UI from 3.1 to 3.0 necessary?

Does there need to be a step relative to not accepting OTAs?

Use SamPWND service to obtain bl unlock

Is Post 1 of https://xdaforums.com/t/rom-g988u-u1-w-sampwnd-r-official-1ctkh.4184543/ still up to date, or are there other posts in that thread critical for the overall path of starting with a Samsung phone and ending with one fully rooted with a reasonably current ROM?

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] shatteredhalo0:
I have a (Verizon) Note 20 Ultra on rev2 and OneUI 3.1, and while I realize this is currently not rootable, can anyone advise on a definite way to disable automatic/OTA updates so that I can retain my current firmware in hopes of it one day becoming rootable? I keep getting a message that an update is going to be force installed on July 8 after reboot if I don't do it sooner manually.

Initially I tried using CCSWE package disabler but the non-root version required device owner mode which breaks/blocks a lot of stuff like google account backup/syncing/contact syncing and transferring apps/data from my old phone using Samsung Smart Switch.

I've seen it said that you can disable com.wssyncmldm using adb, however when I try that I get "unknown package."

Any advice would be appreciated! I just want to stop/block any updates while I wait for Sampwnd to hopefully someday work with rev2/OneUI 3.1 : (
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] iBowToAndroid:
Enable Developer Options and turn off the Auto Update System option. Downgrading your Baseband should also prevent OTAs
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] techbrutha:
I purchased and just received a Note 20 Ultra today from a seller on eBay. While it's rare to find a non-updated phone from previous owners because most people blindly update, I didn't hold my breath thinking the Note 20 wasn't updated. I'm proud to say that the Note 20 I have is BL unlockable and I've sent payment to get unlocked within minutes of finding out. I already own a rooted Exynos Note 8 running Oreo (rare) but I needed processing speed and internal storage, hence why I purchased the Note 20 Ultra. It's on Android 11 and I despise Scoped Storage but at least I will be able to root it to see the magic I can do with it. I look forward to bumping heads with many of you to get my phone to work at its maximum potential. Long live root!
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] acoulte:
Hey there, purchased the service through the website back in April. I had no further instructions or contact. So I sent an email. Thanks.

Update: Was charged the full amount, hopefully hear back soon.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] Rootmaster906:
Will this service help cover a AT&T Galaxy Note 10 on a11?
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] mdaka42:
approximate $120-150, that's why you don't see it. It would be much more convenient for almost everyone if this information was available before submitting the request form
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] Rootmaster906:
Even if you could bootloader unlock the AT&T Galaxy Note 10 there is no available TWP for it. Am I correct?
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] elliwigy:
prices are 60 to 150 and it all depends on device not to mention prices change so its easier to just fill out the form then to update all threads each time a price is changed as well as sometimes im able to give discounts as well as not all devices are eligible which is also easier to just fill out the form because i dont have time to check with every individual person interested in an unlock when the process could be more automated.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] elliwigy:
depending on firmware version you can unlock att note 10.. and yes theres twrp for most devices now.. s10 n10 s20 s21 models etc. all have twrp builds
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] Rootmaster906:
See attached
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] awdrifter:
That's way too expensive. I was thinking it would be $50 or so. Oh well, I guess Exynos it is.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] Alibaba0101:
not an option for a lot of us especially given the limited band support. If you decide to go that route make sure you check the supported bands for the exynos version and compare it to your carrier. No point in having a phone if you are going to drop voice calls and service everywhere due to it not supporting all the necessary bands.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] awdrifter:
I rarely use voice calls, I had a Samsung S8+ Exynos version and it was fine.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] Alibaba0101:
Or better yet, check out the lg v40. With the exception of the tmobile variant, almost every model can be bootloader unlocked with the engineering bootloader. The lg v40 and samsung s10 will probably be my last android phones. With the lack of support for unlocked bootloaders and sd card support for android, I'm throwing in the towel.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] Empana:
Hi, I bought a S21+ OneUi 3.1 rev 4, the page says that is not unlockable is that true or is just a bug on the web page (there were elements that didn't load well so that's why I'm asking

I just want to unlock it because supposedly is a Factory unlocked version but it was a Verizon Factory Unlocked (SM-G996U1) and now I'm not in the us and it detects my sim card for a few minutes and then a Verizon notification shows up saying that it can't change to my carrier right now and that I should call Verizon, I talked with them but they can't help me.

And I guess they have locked the bootloader because when I try to flash a XAA firmware version it doesnt change the VZW version that it has.

If my phone is unlockable would you reckon that I could flash a XAA version on it?
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] elliwigy:
So, if you have a U1 model then it is the carrier unlocked XAA version. You can (and have apparently) flashed the XAA firmware. I assume you need to contact Samsung since that is where you purchased the phone and tell them its not working with international sim. Verizon will likely say its not their device and it should already be unlocked. Might be something causing it to only be domestically unlocked, that I am not sure about.

Unlocking the bootloadef wont typically help or do anything when it comes to carrier unlocking. You can flash xaa or carrier firmware already so unlocking the BL wouldnt matter unless wanting to flash custom firmware or root etc.

That said, the site isnt glitched or anything. S21 devices atm can only be unlocked on rev1 firmware. You are on rev4 as you indicated.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] elliwigy:
for what exactly? a more locked down and no sdcard support iphone? lol just sayin
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] Alibaba0101:
Just don't like the fact that i have to order 3 extra 4 year old model phones to be able to unlock the bootloader and root it after each one breaks. And regardless of my disdain for iphones, they don't come preloaded with malware like the carrier bloat for almost every android phone out there. If I can't easily root the phone to remove preloaded bloatware/malware there is no plus side to all the extra effort to stay with android anymore.

In case you haven't noticed, I'm not the only one that feels this way. There was a time each of the forums on XDA would have hundreds/thousands of daily visitors.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] elliwigy:
depends on what you consider bloat honestly.. apple youre forced to use only their apps and apps they approve of.. they have a bigger monopoly than google.. lack customization and freedom to develop like android has (of fourse you can make apps for apple devices but its not as free as android).. you have to buy everything.. android you can easily disable any "bloat" and theres plenty developer friendly devices you can unlock and root as you please if thats what youre after.. either way, i just have a different opinion so not trying to talk you out of anything lol.. and there still is a lot of users on xda daily.. of course for some devices its not as active as it used to be but there are lots of active devices/forums.. i personally like it like that.. u go to any other development forums and its bombarded with garbage, scams, people selling stuff and arent really good for development at all since its just ppl selling sim unlocks and stuff like that
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] xdamen22:
tbh that's just several if statements and a switch statement.

Anyway not what I came here for,

Was just curious: you're paying someone in the company (samsung) that has access to these unlocking codes and leaks them to you? That's cool, just originally thought there was an exploit found or something.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] gbtx4xda:
That's what it appears.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] elliwigy:
not sure what "if" and "switch" dtatements ur referring to. price varies, fill out form and will tell u if ur device can be unlocked or not. If so will show u the price at which time you can decide to pay it or not, simple.

and no, that is not correct. there is no "samsung employee" leaking anything. There is an exploit that our sources use to generate/sell the tokens. This is why latest revs at the moment cannot be unlocked because sammy changed up their security so new security needs to be figured out. Also, if it was a "samsung employee" leaking them then it wouldnt matt3r what firmware anyone is on and would cost a ton more when u factor in someone being fired and possibly losing their careers or even sued/jailed potentially since that would be illegal if they actually worked at Samsung. Also, they arent "codes" either. Its a "token" file based off devices DID that is flashed via ODIN.

Hope this clears it up for you.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] shpitz461:
Is there a way to tell in advance if i'll be able to unlock an 988U1 (S20 Ultra) or 998U1 (S21 Ultra) prior to purchasing from Swappa? What should I ask the seller about prior to purchasing?

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] TheMadScientist:
Bootloader revision must be bit 1. If it's 2 or higher then no you cant
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] TheMadScientist:
What a bunch of ungrateful group of people. Either take what is being offered or get a device you can unlock for free. Its pretty much been a no go for years. Be grateful its even possible. Or actually take the time to learn which devices are unlockable. You guys treat this man like its his fault. Most of you ought be ashamed. Nothing but pure rudeness ungrateful. If I ran it I wouldn't unlock half of your devices just because
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] royalh:
@elliwigy, any plan on figuring out how to unlock bootloader for bit 2 devices?
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] TheMadScientist:
Some devices can be unlocked even higher. The services just started s9s to all the way to bit 9 I believe. It's bassicly anything with one ui 3.0 and lower. And or a bit that offered 3.0 and 3.1 on the same bit that can be downgraded back to 3.0. My note 10 plus is upto bit 5. Just depends on the ui version mainly
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] royalh:
Not quite sure what you mean... we're in a thread specifically for the N986U, so what do "other devices" and their unlock-abilty have to do with anything?
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] TheMadScientist:
Because they are all Samsung all unlockable. Except stuck on one ui3.1. I am explaining how the unlock token device eligibility even works for a bootloader unlock. I am part of the team that handles the bootloader unlocks on all of the us model s9 and up devices.

I am offering out pertaining information to this device And others in the same category. In an attempt to teach other how and what.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] TheMadScientist:
I am also explaining that because your device with bit 2 had one ui 3.1 it is not eligible for unlock token. And at current there is no time frame. ETAs and such will never be given. It's taken since the galaxy s5 to the s10 to figure out how to unlock the bootloaders again. In one ui 3.1 the whole security system has been changed it may never be broken. It might be in 10 years
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] sirgregory:
Thanks for the work you're doing @elliwigy

Any updates on when or if BL on v2 or higher can be unlocked?

I'm been holding at the March 1 update on my SM-G781W for a while. I've tried everything and can't roll back any further with Odin.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] TheMadScientist:
According to my notes if it's a s20 5g it can be done on revision 2 bootloader but still needs to be on a one ui 3.0.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] sirgregory:
Thanks. Unfortunately. The March update put it at 3.1 and I can't roll it back.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] Droid9684:
@elliwigy Thoughts of upgrading to S20 or S20 Ultra from S5 G900V? Due to hardware failures sadly I have no choice now.

Should I stick with Verizon or switch to T-mobile?

Is it easy or possible to root this device on a Mac? I have Jodin on my mac I used for the S5.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] TheMadScientist:
Root is easy if you can find a device with a bit 1 bootloader I believe. I run the note 20 great upgrade specially if your still on a s5. There are easy all in one root packages offered once bootloader unlocked. And even safe updates where we can still run one ui 3.1 and up so far
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] Droid9684:
So this morning my S5 phone finally got stuck in permeant boot loop wont boot any roms after it was pretty much fine for about a week. So now I have no phone!

I'm looking on Swappa to buy an S20 plus. How do I know if it has a bit 1? How long does sampwnd take? I don't want to buy a phone I cant unlock and root. This was why I was on the S5 for 7 years until mobo failure.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] TheMadScientist:
5th digit from the far end in the firmware. Is a 1 to 9 or a thru z after 1 thru 9. You would have to ask what ever seller what is the current build info on the device and compare that.

Usually takes 2 to 4 business days to get a token and send it to you. Things have been a bit slow lately. Wiggy been sick. So times are a bit up right now
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] Droid9684:
So I guess I have to ask them on the phone monday what firmware number is and run it by you to verify bootloader? I just don't want get stuck with a phone I can't root! People are trying to convert me to iPhone still lol! Maybe i'll do both?Hopefully Wiggy will be ok! Do you know how long about times are taking? For now my concern is to have a stable phone that can make and recieve calls and texts. My Galaxy S5 is dead today is the first full day without it. I know phones have come long way since 2014.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] tonycstech:
I came to this website today and i was greeted with an subscribe message overlaying entire page so i coudl not do anything.

Then i attempted to click purchase button and i noticed messages pop allover from CHAT popup and "someone purchase something" popup.

Then i looked at the purchase steps and it was the last straw.

Website requires too much personal information.

It requires you to have accounts with websites you dont even have, so go create an account there first ?

Too many red flags, stay away if you wan to live.

I dont care who's name is behind this website, the way it operates is a red flag with every step you make.

Must be designed by same tool set scammers often use. Flashing crap at you allover, getting anoying making you want to give them what they want just to you can finally see the "finish" button.

Very sketchy website.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] Amd4life:
If anyone has a Samsung with 5G that has already been unlocked and are looking to sell it, please pm me. I can't seem to find the right phone, with the correct firmware, to purchase anywhere.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] Droid9684:
I just went thru this process myself. I know a place you can buy a S20+ that should have the right build number that can be unlocked. Pm me for more info.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] elliwigy:
not sure what device/browser u are using but if u click around top left corner u can bypass that screen to subscribe or w.e.. same on mobile just tap upper left corner somewhere.. it also doesnt pop up after your first visit unless u use other device/browser etc.

Also, you dont have to sign up anywhere to purchase a token and there is literally 0 ads.. the form asks for basic info needed to determine if ur device is unlockable or not as well as contact info in case u purchase a token so we can send it to you when its ready..

the policies and stuff when filling out the form is simply to prevent fraud and ensure ppl understand what they are buying and the information they entered is correct or not..

so ultimately, if you dont want to subscribe (which you only need to provide an email really) then the only personal info u need to put in the form is your name and email then the rest is device info and yes/no options.

it doesnt require any accounts from any websites you dont have so not sure what u mean there..

theres literally only a small box in the corner showing recent visitors and purchases that are from real customers and those that do subscribe can vouch here that ive never sent any sort of emails or anything really but in the event theres an updatw or new devices are added or w.e the case ppl can sign up and i can shoot out a notification email letting them know.. for example ppl subscribe and tell me to update them if newer security can be done..

to add, I dont claim to be an expert website designer either.. but I am glad you hate it lol. ive seen a lot worse sites.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] hack.causality:
Are you saying the ones from Amazon are on an incompatible version right out of the box?
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] P4nd4:
Are you unlocking s21 ultra bootloaders yet? @elliwigy
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] elliwigy:
rev1 can be unlocked already.. just not updated beyong rev1 firmware
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] keskinmahsum1:
elliwigy please check your telegram