yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] DroidJP:
And so are the idiots that be like "omgomgomg shutup and take my money and shackle me" on the next big samsung device. I honestly do blame consumerism for allowing such bad practices in the first place. These are your soccer type moms, your average everyday Joes and the ones that think they know everything but they don't have a clue. Look at Apple users they have it worse but don't realize that they are chained up lol.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] brunbennett:
is the galaxy fold 2 possible to do yet?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] afaneh92:
Its possible from first day, but now only v1 bootloader
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] elliwigy:
It still is a place to learn for "free". Developers have the right to post whatever they want as long as they follow the rules (as always) and that hasn't changed at all. If anything, there probably wouldnt be hardly any development for these newer snap/usa models if this service didn't exist. It allows people to unlock their bootloader whereas it wouldnt normally be possible at all.

And I totally agree, the creators of this method to unlock the bootloader coukd care less about the XDA community which I am not surprised considerimg it is Samsung who developed the "tokens" method, not some xda developer.

Its just the nature of the method used. Tokens are device specific and have to be generated/purchased. Therefore if something is patched or a new token is needed to be generated then source will charge for that new token, so who do you expect to pay for it so you can get it for free?

It's also clearly listed (at least on my site, threads, tg and discord groups) what the caveats are and what to expect so you can make an educated decision whether or not its something you will do or not. I personally discourage those with doubts because I know if I habe doubts about something then I would likely not use it but if your need to root and unlock your BL outweighs the cost then by all means the service is there for you to use.

Long story short, Samsung made this process possible. Tokens cost money to be generated and you cant expect someone else to spend their own money to give them out free while they take a loss. And lastly, if there was a way to generate tokens for free then it would have already been posted.

Thats my opinion however and as one of the two people on here providing said service and having multiple sources and having tried to replicate or make my own tokens and failed miserably then I happily offer the service so at leaat people have the option and so far 100s of users have unlocked on various devices, roms have been developed, twrp has been made, root achieved, mods etc. which has brought more developers to an otherwise desolate forum for usa models.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] truantAndragogy:
@Articul8Madness Thanks for the good laugh... Seriously what are you talking about? So many things you said were ridiculous.

Samsung's customer base has more "soccer moms" than "encouraged newbies." Your small percentage of a boycott will never be noticed. If you want a phone that ships with an unlocked bootloader you can buy a pixel, etc. If you want a flagship phone with an unlocked bootloader these two individuals have given you that opportunity... 2002o_O

Too many people begging. The community died because people harassed developers with an onslaught of repeated questions that had been asked and answered or posted in the sticky. Developers want to spend time developing not teaching every new user how to do the same things over and over. It still happens, people don't really try and help themselves, they want "FREE."

US variants also don't have as much development because of locked bootloaders and lack of talented individuals with time to find exploits. It's not about the dev models.

You say it yourself at the end of the quote, but then continue to harass them for their contribution. :unsure:

Their time is worth money. If you need the process repeated, it takes more time, it should cost more money. I will agree with you that if the process is the same for all models, the different pricing model could be scrutinized.

Purely curiosity if "source" is a developer or someone within samsung/carriers. Either way, I appreciate the option.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] truantAndragogy:
Third post has all the TWRPs.

True about Android 10+, it seems system can't be mounted r/w. I don't know exactly the implications, which apps/features will work or will not. It seems magisk can still function however. I will do some more looking into this. Thank you for the heads up.

https://xdaforums.com/t/android-10-system-volume-loaded-as-read-only.3964549/post-82670941

System partition locked to read only in Android 10

Help, I don't know what I did but after installing a custom ROM, I noticed that my system partition cannot be mounted as read/write. I tried "mount -o rw,remount /system" command on a terminal

android.stackexchange.com

I understand your position, the bits about samsung could have been a post from me a few years ago. The unfortunate truth is phones produced with unlocked bootloaders are usually behind in technology. The pixel line has never been "flagship." This will not change due to a few tech-minded consumers boycotting. There would have to be legislature before these companies do a 180.

I'm not against your argument entirely, I think your effort could be better spent on other people however. Sammy/US carrier's requirements are the the devil, not these guys.

Have a good week.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] elliwigy:
Its very easy to modify system once you are rooted.. Key is to have disabled verity/vbmeta.. but either way best is to edit system/super partition.. its quite easy.. you take super.img then run simg2img on it to get raw super instead of sparse then you can use lpunpack to get system vendor product odm images to edit then can use lpmake or similar to pack back into super.img
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] DroidJP:
False for those that say you can't mount system as rw in android 10 and 11. The /system is not a partition but rather a system folder residing on the super partition

If you want to edit /system directly you mount dm-0 as rw or remount rw / and problem solved.

Also dm-1 is for vendor dm-2 is for product. To see what's mounted to what just type mount and enter. You will see the dm's mounted as ro by default.

I get it. Android 10 and 11 rearranged the furniture around and added more partitions for the accessories lol.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] elliwigy:
sorta lol. they are still partitions just logical partitions.. super isnt mounted necessarily lol.. proof they are partitions you can unpack super and it will give you the 4 partitions as images.. theres some trickery tho and it can b set up a few different ways.. for example they can set the partitions to a specific size so that they cannot be edited. or they can make the partitions bigger than what itvis to leave room for modifications. or they can set it up to where any free space can dynamically be used by any of the logicsl partitions etc etc..

Also, some seem to think its sammys doing but logical partitions/dynamic/super is an implementation by google which also make it a requirement
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] DroidJP:
From the proc mounts system is part of dm-0 (at least on my device) while vendor is dm-1 and product is dm-2. And dm-3 and 4 is optics and prism The super.img is all combined instead of individual images. They become separated when it is flashed and resized for those logical partitions. /system is now part of / as root. So you would remount dm-0 to edit system instead of /system. Mounting /system will not work even if there is 400mb free space. I managed to delete files off /system and have more free system storage. I have yet to encounter read only files even when 22 or less mb free.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] elliwigy:
Sorta.. they arent mounted during flash.. super.img is flashed then logical partitons are mounted on each boot.. and yes.. they are labeled as dm devices when device is booted up.. it is called dynamic or logical partitions

and yes, system is not as picky as say vendor is and I am aware devices use system as root. you can read up on google about it lol.. theres other ways to edit it than mounting the dm devices such as making a modified super img or using fastbootd or even twrp etc.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] osn10:
Thank you, Mr
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] osn10:
At the present time, there is no way or solution to unlock the bootloader and root for this model?

Do I need it right now?

Is there a solution please sir?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] afaneh92:
Already answered you with no

You can try to buy a device with unlockable bootloader, check the list in my 2nd post
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] yacinbm:
Hey,

I have a S20 FE 5G (SM-G781W) with the following info. Is this supported? If so, how's the pricing? Thanks
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] afaneh92:
v7 bootloader not unlockable yet, only v1
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] wudada588:
can zflip4 be unlocked?thank u
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Elbartoooo:
Can this be unlocked?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] afaneh92:
v3 bootloader not supported yet
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Digitus78:
I have a SM-T978U VZW. Can you do Galaxy Tab S7?? Seems to be BL v2.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] afaneh92:
Yes and only v1 can be unlocked
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Digitus78:
Always one version away eh? If only would could downgrade back to v1 then you would busy as bee.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Elbartoooo:
Just because im curious on what you say but. When i use adb commands with this phone its a sm-981w. And type reboot bootloader. It takes me to fast boot mode. When i installed the driver and tried to do anything it just sais write failed. Could be because the bootloader is that version. Could anything be done to unlock the bootloader?

Edit: i posted because i was told there was no fastboot mode on this phone what so ever. And i obviously never flashed anything on this phone.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] afaneh92:
Fastboot is disabled by default on samsung devices

And can be enabled with tokens but not available for your bootloader version as well.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Elbartoooo:
I was in fastboot mode though so is commands just disabled? If you mean disabled as in can't get into it at all. Then what drivers would i need as I'm booted into it
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] afaneh92:
What the word "disabled" means?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Elbartoooo:
I know what it means and im not trying to be a smart ass but if its disabled how am i on this screen?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] afaneh92:
Example, when you say this man is disabled and has tiny brain, that doesn't mean he is not exists.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Elbartoooo:
All i asked is was if commands are disabled. No need for random analogies. Have a great day!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] rizkog:
Just Curious if it's rootable note20 ultra 5g
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] afaneh92:
V3 bootloader can't be unlocked, only v1
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] user someone:
can it be unlocked on my phone?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] user someone:
ok
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] blakbawx:
I have a Canadian s20 fe 5g sw-g781w

Bootloader - G781WVLU7HWB4 ... LATEST UPDATES 2023

can i unlock the bootloader so i can root
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] blakbawx:
Can you unlock the galaxy s20 fe 5g sw-g781w Canada smg781wvlu7hwb4 latest updates
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] afaneh92:
V7 bootloader can't be unlocked, only v1
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] johngalactic:
Hi @afaneh92 . Are you able to unlock this bootloader? SM-A505U, stock and never been updated.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] afaneh92:
Hi, device is too updated for bootloader unlock
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Ghostine:
After unlocking the bootloader. Will I be able to flash custom roms ? If so does the rom hs to be compatible with Snapdragon models?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] afaneh92:
Yes, you can flash device specific rom or GSI
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] gnanava:
can bootloader be unlocked?

G715U1UESEBVB1
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] afaneh92:
Rev E bootloader no, only 7 or below
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] zukster:
I bought two renewed S20's on Amazon Canada. I'm switching to Android after a 5 year switch to Apple. I bought the phones because I want to root them and use a custom rom and os and dump all the Samsung crap. The phones auto-updated when I got them. I'm not sure if the bootloader can be unlocked now. Can you check? I have 2 more weeks to return them if needed. Here is their info:

1st Galaxy S20 5G

Not sure what Canadian Carrier was

SM-G981W

Software information

One UI version 5.0

Android version 13

Google Play system update July 1, 2022

Baseband version G981WVLU3GVK3

Kernel version 4.19.113-25305888

Build number TP1A.220624.014.G981WVLU3GVK3

2nd Galaxy S20 5G

T&T Mobile Splash on boot

SM-G981U

Software information

One UI version 5.1

Android version 13

Google Play system update November 1, 2022

Baseband version G981USQU3HWB5

Kernel version 4.19.113-25904254

Build number TP1A.220624.014.G981USQU3HWB5

Thanks for this forum.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] afaneh92:
Both on v3 bootloader, only v1 can be unlocked
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] zukster:
One more question and sorry if it's already been answered. There are 75 pages.

For these phones on the v3 bootloader - can they be rolled back and unlocked?

If so, I'll try it on one phone.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] zukster:
Thanks for verifying. Just one more question. The refurbished S20s were about 300 on Amazon.

If I would like to get a nice phone like the S20 that I can install custom kernels, roms, root it, etc,

Any suggestions on a brand and model similar to the S20, S21, S22, S23...?

Next time I'd like to purchases an phone I can customize. I don't mind spending up to 500 on a refurbished phone.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] afaneh92:
S21 and up are not supported

So try to get N20 or S20
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] zukster:
Thanks again. This is a great thread. I'll look for a local phone on Facebook so I can check the bootloader.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Partymarty1:
I have aA536w trying to unlock bootloader
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] kevinalias:
Hello and thank you!

I had discovered this thread a year or more ago and got interrupted by Covid and other life priorities! :-(

I am bavk and do excited to see that it is still possible to unlock and root my US Samsung s21 ultra!

I am new to this scene/scenario and look forward to learning from this community.

I will go find my device(s) and return with the Build number(s) to double-check compatibility = I am rather confident I have at least one untouched device that we can unlock together!

Thank you again.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] afaneh92:
One year ago, your S21 maybe was unlockable, now it has almost 0% chances

Maybe soon.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] kevinalias:
Confused, sorry, I may not have been clear that it has not been updated since I bought it so I expect to recover it is s1/u1... if is it s1/s2 i hope that it is still unlockable ??
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] afaneh92:
I asked for software info on PM but you never sent anything
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] kevinalias:
Sorry for delay ;-)

Dealing with Sr parents healthcare (is exhausting and unpredictable)

Thank you for reaching out and following up, very kind and generous!!

Build last 6 = U1BTK1

OneUI = 2.5

Android = 10

Security patch = 11/01/20

Model = SM-N986U

AT&T logo at bootup
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] afaneh92:
This is not S21 btw
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] kevinalias:
Oops, true, you are right of course! This is the Note 20 Ultra I found first, I still have an S21 Ultra new in box from launch, I will find it !!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] XxTHECRUZxX:
Would an g975u1 knox 3.8 be unlocked?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] afaneh92:
post software info
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] afaneh92:
you are on v8 bootloader, only v4 or below can be unlocked
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] shadow460:
Good day!

Here's the software info for a Galaxy Fold 1st gen SM-F900U. Can its bootloader be unlocked?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] afaneh92:
You are on v5 bootloader, only v3 or below can be unlocked
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] shadow460:
Thanks for the info. Looks like I might never buy another Samsung phone again.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] binarygeek119:
Can I be unlocked
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] urbanman2004:
I recently purchased a Galaxy A54 through a promo Metro was running, and I'm currently missing the "OEM Unlock" option w/in the "Developer Options" menu on my device. Does anyone know of any other alternative method to unlocking the bootloader for my situation?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] afaneh92:
not supported currently
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] tempoH:
Hi, is this able to be unlocked?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Alihero123:
Will support a7 2018 (a750fn) someday
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] 999repeating:
What about this one
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] MarvinMod:
Yay or nay
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] afaneh92:
This device has oem unlock toggle!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] kagamiryu23:
how bout this one sir
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] plainbum:
I used to root my phones all the time in the past and kind of got out of the XDA scene for a few years. I'm interested in accessing some files on my phone that are only able to be viewed if the phone is rooted.

For instance I want to find the original copies of the original APK's used to install Apps on my phone.

I have blocked every system update since I've had my note 9.

Would someone confirm that this technique will work for me, if followed correctly?

Thank you for any advice and thank you for your time.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] plainbum:
I Messaged you, Thank you!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] IamSwagg:
Can mine be unlocked
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] afaneh92:
V4 bootloader can't be unlocked, only v1
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Phonefreedom1:
can this one be unlocked ? If it can, I will be sending you a PM pronto for doing it.

I just got this phone. Thank you in advance.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] kuchma:
Hi!

i have SM-N975U

Could it be unlocked?

Thanks
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] narfdaddy:
Hello,

Baseband Version:

G998U1UEU5CVH9

No option for OEM unlocking, any ideas?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] afaneh92:
Yes contact me and dont update
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] narfdaddy:
Thank you. So for S21 Ultra, only SM-G998B has option for OEM unlocking?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] afaneh92:
G998B, G998N and G9980
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] chu32951:
Hello,

Baseband Version:

G975U1UES7IVJ2

Can it be unlocked?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] afaneh92:
v7 no, only v4 or below
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Legitsu:
has anybody looked at using samsung tookit/shizuku to run the system shell exploit to see if that might open any doors for those of us on V6 and up even on the latest april update I can use samsung tookit/shizuku to run the lanuage file exploit and gain a shell with system prilivages
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Tubeyooo:
S10e. Can this be unlocked?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] lord_lars:
Hello @afaneh92

i got this S10e - G970WVLS6GUG1

can it be unlocked? I understand no updtate since April 2023

Thanks!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] loooooooter:
Hello,

Can this be unlocked?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Mblack75:
Can this one be rooted?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] afaneh92:
Too updated, only v7 bootloader or below
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ziglim444:
Is my N976U able to root or am I screwed
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] afaneh92:
you are on v5, only v4 or below
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ziglim444:
Sad but thank you
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] dardar30:
What about S9+

G965WVLS9FVA1

?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] narfdaddy:
Could you please share which models of Galaxy S20+ can be rooted? Thank you
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] afaneh92:
US on v1 bootloader, others like Korean, Chinese or international has oem unlock toggle
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] narfdaddy:
Really appreciate your help. If I'd like to have Verizon, what is the latest model Samsung Galaxy phone that could be rooted?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] afaneh92:
Check the list in 3rd post, mostly S9/S9+ are always unlockable
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] adahkennedy:
can't it b unlocked s21
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] prime3sdro:
can this be unlocked?

bootloader: T290XXS4CWC1
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] afaneh92:
V6 bootloader no, only v1
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] afaneh92:
it has oem unlock toggle
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Kiarimi1:
This is a longshot but can this be unlocked? haha
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] afaneh92:
V6 bootloader no, only v4 or below
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] j.smith81:
Sm-s134dl
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] afaneh92:
I don't help with imei and stolen devices
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] mrrocketdog:
galaxy S9. Android 10. Security March 1 , 2022. Baseband # G96OUSQU9FVB2.?

i think its "no" but just to double check :)

thank you ,

dave
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] MarvinMod:
You didnt turn the device in anywhere... You kept it. You didnt try hard enough to contact owner. You are in fact a thief and will get no help here. And, because your trying to use xda to help you with a stolen device, expect your account and ip to be blocked from xda shortly and law enforcement notified of your address gained by ip trace. 🖖
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] blakbawx:
I thought bootloader unlocking was ONLY for if u want to flash CUSTOM ROMS that unlocking was NOT NECESSARY for only root access
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] afaneh92:
That when root without bootloader was easy like cake. Welcome to Samsung secure world.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] DragonFire1024:
I have a Galaxy Note 9, SM-N960U. Can you assist?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] DragonFire1024:
Thanks. Here it is.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] afaneh92:
Too updated, you are on v9 bootloader only v7 or below can be done
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] DragonFire1024:
What a true shame however, this device is phenomenal and I absolutely love it and though I cannot get it unlocked bootloader there is a good possibility I can achieve root access by means of a exploit that does actually work. I had ordered a new cell phone before I came across this device so if I don't like the new cell phone I definitely plan on using this as my regular day today device. If that ends up being the case I will look into acquiring another one of these on a much earlier version if possible.