yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] midori sensei:
S21 FE G990USQU7EWE3 Security patch June 1, 2023 possible to unlock?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] blockbuilder643:
Good morning,

Is this US Verizon Note10+ supported?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] afaneh92:
Yes, contact me and dont update.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] steve8158:
Hello，Samsung Tab S7 T878U，T878USQU3DWE3 possible to unlock?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] afaneh92:
Hello, v3 bootloader no. Only v1
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] meili_33:
Hello, is it possible to OEM unlock a Samsung Galaxy S22 SM901U1/DS -- AP/CP: S901U1UES2CWB7 CSC: S901U1OYM2CWB7 on Android 13 One UI Version 5.1 Kernel version 5.10.136-android12-9-25884040abS901U1UES2CWB7. Build number TP1A.220624.014.S901U1UES2CWB7 Security patch level 1 March 2023?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] zakk24!:
Good Day, Looking for unlock bootloader for canada note 9
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] afaneh92:
V9 bootloader can't be unlocked, only v7 or below
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] zakk24!:
😔 so that means I can not root my device?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] 0yetomi:
Hello. Can this be unlocked... OEM unlocking is missing in developer options
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Gallion:
I have an A32 that is forcing updates on me. Do I have to decide quickly whether I want to unlock its bootloader before it updates it, or can I downgrade the bootloader later? How can I check the version of the bootloader?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Mysticblaze347:
Only up to 7, but you said 9 is ok...phone specific? Is mine rootable perhaps? No oem in dev options as well for me. Unless I am looking at wrong area of baseband. For me I believe 8.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] afaneh92:
that is for Note9, you have A71 5G that can be unlocked on v1 and v2 only
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] afaneh92:
A32 currently not supported, was supported on v1 to v3, 5th from right on build number is bootloader version.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Mysticblaze347:
Okay...sucks I can't root but thanks for info. Wasn't sure if things changed perhaps.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] KnightOfCups:
Hello @afaneh92,

I acquired two S20 FE 5G for US (SM-G781U1/DS) but unfortunately I updated them at least to the 1 May security patch and did not find a way to roll back on previous official ROMs.

So it seems that for the time being I'm a bit stucked in this situation, am I right ?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] afaneh92:
No way to downgrade
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] DaeDae<3:
Can be root?

SM-G991U

No OEM unlock switch

Carrier:ATT

Download mode access:yes

Recovery mode access: yes

Tip: to bypass the must sign in to previous account after forced reset mount /system then factory reset inside recovery mode. Simply reboot and you should be good.

*DOES NOT WORK ON MENTIONED DEVICE*
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] xchngg:
help my xcover pro sm-g715u1 unlock bootloader
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Ogriv:
Hi I have a Samsung s20 Ultra and I'm interested in your services. Can my phone's bootloader be unlocked?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Ogriv:
Argh, gdamnit! I just saw post #: 1,596

EFF YOU BELL AND SAMSUNG!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Nesqu1k2010:
s908u1 can? how much? v2 bootloader
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] newbit:
Hi @afaneh92,

I have a S10e (G970USQU6HULD).

Can you tell me, If at all, and/or when this BL Version 6 will be supported?

Cheers NewBit
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Druballs:
Hey been want to root this s9 for awhile now frigging miss my rooted phones well anyway let me know if this will work on my phone
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] afaneh92:
yes can be unlocked, contact me if you haven't yet
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] DaeDae<3:
How would I obtain V1 bootloader? (If possible)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] 19ScAreCrOw97:
Hey, just wondering if my Note 10+ (Canada) would still be on the list of root able devices?? (Probs too updated since it force-updated at the start of the year :/ )
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] afaneh92:
S21 last firmware on v7, I don't know how to answer but a different device might be easier
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] afaneh92:
V7 bootloader can't be unlocked, only v5 or below
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] newbit:
Thanks, does this mean you are working on it? What is the status of it? Is any progress to be expected soon?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Nesqu1k2010:
I was able to get temporally root on s908u s22 , May be with temporally root possible ?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] afaneh92:
no ETA
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] AmyGrrl:
So from the other posts I read. I can finally unlock the bootloader on my Canadian Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W). Will post a picture of my phone just to be sure. Do I just send you a PM?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] afaneh92:
Yes can be unlocked, and yes
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] realthrash:
Any chance to unlock this one?

(S20+ 5G)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] afaneh92:
V5 bootloader no
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Shaftone:
Hi

i have this old tabelt GALAXY TAB4 (SM-T535), any chance to get the bootloader unlocked?

thanks

GALAXY TAB4 (SM-T535)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] gegelehaker:
Hello,

I have the dreaded S9 from Canada (SM-960W)

Can it be unlocked ?

Thanks
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] DragonFire1024:
Attaching screenshots to see if I finally got a Note 9 that can be unlocked. Though it was advertised as being Android 8.1 it is on Android 10 but let's give this a shot anyways before I get all upset and decide to send it back. Information is posted below please let me know if you can help or not thank you for your time.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] afaneh92:
V9 bootloader no, only v7 or below
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] DragonFire1024:
Figured as much but it wouldn't hurt to try. Already scheduled to send it back anyways. Third time is a charm?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Ranfiel:
I bought this one like this, I think that not possible, but I rather to ask first.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] afaneh92:
too updated
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ecrudragon:
@afaneh92 bro i recently bought S21 Ultra AT&T unlocked variant its on 21 December 2022 security patch, can it be unlocked? i will share my about phone details later. thanks
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] afaneh92:
No, only v1 bootloader on Feb 2021
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ecrudragon:
so it means any try will bear no fruit and this time i need to use my phone as it is without root and a custom firmware, oh my goodness should've gone for xiaomi :(

P.S how to update it to latest firmware? couldn't find SM-G998U (ATT) version only U1 (ATT) please help thanks
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] D_pleazy:
Shooting my shot. Too updated? Impossible? SM-G975U
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] afaneh92:
Yes too updated
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] D_pleazy:
Yepp. That's what I figured. Is there anything maybe coming in the future? I've been searching for a looooooong time for an unlock for the bootloader for my phone and obviously nothing has come up. Since Samsung has EOL'd my phone I feel it's unfair for the to block the OEM unlock for my phone since they obviously have abandoned it.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] midori sensei:
S21 FE G990U T-Mobile, unlockable?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] gpark02:
Hello, is Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G US Unlocked Version (SM-G998U1... OYM/XAA.. With newer/latest July 2023 security update (Baseband Version 8) be bootloader unlocked? or OEM Unlocking toggle enabled? I am dying to flash a custom ROM in it...
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] sonicx49:
Hi! Is my SM-G973U1 unlockable?

THANKS!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Tsavoritel:
This is a SM-N981U, I was a fool and updated twice, but given that, is there a way I could rollback updates? Or is this by some miracle still rootable, even if not by your method. Any information, elaboration, or point towards the right direction would be so appreciated.

oh, and i saw the title include US and Canada devices, does this mean a International Note 20 5g (SM-N981F/DS) would have a normal OEM unlock toggle like most phones and not require some specific update and luck? Thanks.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] afaneh92:
V7 bootloader can't be unlocked, only v4 or below
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] afaneh92:
Too updated, international devices has oem unlock toggle and can be unlocked, unless its stolen or reported to Samsung for some reason.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] that1guyyep101:
I'm assuming this is too updated unfortunately but just want to be sure 😔 thanks to everyone for help
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] afaneh92:
True
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] sonicx49:
Will there be a way in the future, probably?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] afaneh92:
No ETA, I hope so
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Mechcondrid:
is this still active and can i get an unlock token for a U1 (kept original firmware from pre-ordering) Note 10+?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] sonicx49:
I can volunteer for a possible test if you are interested. 👍
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] afaneh92:
note10+ can be unlocked on bit 5 bootloader or below
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] DroidJP:
I know i skipped 8 and 9 and sar at one point was no ramdisk in boot which made rooting challenging. I remember downloading firmware where there was boot, recovery, system, vendor, product etc at one point but never owned those early sar devices yet only read documentation about it. From what i am seeing now, super is a game changer from what it seems and also brings back some tradition of android (sorta lol) which is ramdisk in boot. I agree that these rapid changes google does can be quite to understand. I guess the question i should ask what version of sar is my device or 2020-2021 devices? Lol.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] SuperIronOut:
I can tell you now that there is no "inside source", this is all profit for these 2 developers. It's stated by the 2 developers, and for perfectly understandable, yet unethical reasons that their source is a guy in China (a country of over 1.5 billion people), who has a connection to Samsung and is selling to these 2 developers exclusively, who are then in turn "doing us a favor" by being the middle-man in a transaction with this anonymous guy.

What if they told everyone: "Hey we have figured out the bootloader unlock, but instead of following XDA tradition and sharing a guide, we are going to charge everyone else a hefty fee during these turbulent times while everyone is struggling and stuck at home.".

Everyone would go wild and they'd be hated, because they're charging a Developer's Tax, and impeding a whole load of other talented Developers from gaining the motivation to develop for a phone that most people won't unlock the bootloader for; probably due to the shortage of funds and lack of jobs from the virus.

It's a sad thing honestly, and I for one can live with a locked bootloader until I've found a way to unlock it myself. Anyone who pays for the unlock is supporting a transition to a new era of XDA that steers far away from what we all came to know and love.

Most importantly, it's a slap in the face to the world of free and opensource technology, and a disgrace to those who have worked so hard to maintain the transparency these two are taking the lead in destroying; something which money can do very, very fast. There is a chance one of them will reply to this, and all I have to say is that once again, it's just to cover their ass so that they can be loved, and still line their pockets with the cash of those they're lying to. Anyways, I doubt XDA would even allow it unless the lie was present, because this isn't a marketplace.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] elliwigy:
Lol there are multiple things incorrect in your post.

For one, early on my source was in China but have had my own USA source for months now.

Maybe there is an "inside source" maybe there isn't? I wouldn't know because obviously "sources" aren't going to divulge their secrets. I myself don't even know how they get the files, if they exploit something to generate them or if they have a legit "inside source" as you are calling it.

I am not trying to change anything. I have been on xda a decade now and have contributed many ways for "free" and continue to do so.

There also is no "guide" because only the sources know how they get it done.

Think about it, my source runs a bussiness where they provide other services. Why would they want to give up their secrets and essentially go out of bussiness? No company would do this in any type of business. I'm sure theres other reasons they have as well.

I am sure its not an "exclusivity" either as there are multiple ppl that can do it but typically it involves a "special" order that they don't normally do. That said if they only trust a few people then it is what it is. It's a cruel world sometimes.

Doing unlocks is like having another job at this point. I continue to provide the option because otherwise people wouldnt have the ability to do what they want with their device.

As far as you not wanting to purchase an unlock thats great, thats the best part of being free and making your own decisions. As far as you finding a way to unlock then I really hope you do but not to be a downer but myself and many other devs have been trying to do just that for years now and not one person has figured it out so good luck to you and heres to hoping you manage to do what many others have failed.

To add, this isn't really development so not sure what u mean by a "developers fee". Accusing someone of "profitting" or implying that we are taking advantage of people during a pandemic is just bogus. We are also in the same pandemic, whos to say we arent struggling also? There also wasnt a "whole lot" of developers for these devices to begin with because there was no option to unlock so in my opinion its actually drove development and has brought devs back.

Saying someone who provides a service is "unethical" and "for profit" and is a "disgrace" is in itself unethical especially when its baseless and only derived from your opinion on the subject.

Thats just my 2 cents.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] DroidJP:
Ever since the removal of oem unlock is what killed the custom rom community. I am very happy that we can at least have root with these guys, yet alone a twrp on our samsung devices. Samsung really does know how to take the fun out of things. 👎👎
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] dtr85:
This guy provides first class service. I have contacted him literally at all hours of the night and his replies have never been more than 10 or 20 minutes away. Helped me far and beyond what the service specified. Highly recommend.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Techguy777:
Yes its better than no bootloader unlock. I agree its nice but to charge someone 150 dollars or whatever to unlock their bootloader everytime is crazy. If when you updated they would unlock it again for free I would say ok. Or if it stayed unlocked. Me personally Id just buy the international version your talking just a small bit of difference. On 5nm chip its still fast and decent on power.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] DroidJP:
I heard even that may be coming to an end. Carriers like AT&T are cracking down on international version. That if A customer buys a international version B AT&T will suspend your account. I am going off based from that one user. Glad i am not with AT&T. Wouldn't be surprised if U.S carriers starts cracking down on this in the near future though.

Their motto here in the U.S will soon be like BYOD just as long as it is not international lol.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] SuperIronOut:
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[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] elliwigy:
Honestly I have researched various samsung licenses and have even purchased a number of them that are available (knox manage, knox mobile enrollment, knox configure, efota, even custom sdk) and not one of them has the ability to purchase or generate "tokens."

Believe it or not once upon a time (like maybe Note 7 days) Samsung had a lot of factories n such in places like China. During this time you could find just about anything. Lots ppl had gspn access and could get all sorts of stuff. Of course this was pre token days.

Fast forward a bit and Samsung actually shut a lot of its factories in foreign countries and cracked down on the leaks. Nowadays theres very few that have access and even then they usually dont "leak" anything anymore.

My point is, you cant just set up a "fake business" and purchase a license to generate tokens. In fact, samsung considera tokens and even combo firmware as "leaked" internal files.

I am sure there is a big vetting process before a company can even get to a point where they can purchase a license to generate these types of tokens of which they are very strict. Only big time well established companies have this sort of access because this level access (in their eyes) is only to be used for engineering purposes. I imagine big carriers maybe aces like asurion, the government etc. have a need for it.

Even some knox services you have tto apply then a samsung rep has to meet with you to discuss the application before they would even decide what level access you should have. Most small no name companies surely are denied.

Companies that get access to tools like Daseul would be nice but in all my years dealing with samsung and all sorts of sources ive not met one person with access to it. Even then its crazy money im sure just for a base license then they pay for each token.. or they buy a lot of tokens then when they run out they have to buy more.

But not sure if I implied it was done by a source in samsung but if I did I no longer feel that way. If that was the case then newer devices on latest oneui versions etc wouldnt matter and could be unlocked. Since they cant, that tells me its not an internal source but some sort of exploit. Either way, itd be nice if i knew hkw it was done but i dont. I have tried but its not my area of expertise.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] johnsgone:
This post is off the current topic being debated/discussed in the thread but not the OP. I want to post my experience with this BL unlock service for anyone still looking for info or on the fence about the service as well as to pay respect to afaneh92.

I could not be any happier. There is nothing sketchy about this UNSAMLOCK service or SamPWND another provider of unlock tokens both of them have been very translucent about the service and why they are choosing to provide it. afaneh92 the provider of UNSAMLOCK was ninja fast in every exchange I have had with him being more than friendly and fully extending himself for any help needed present and future. I paid for my BL unlock token and within 20 mins at best had a message asking if I was ready to go. I wasn't and was a bit thrown by the rapid availability thinking he possibly messaged the wrong guy by mistake. Nope, he had that token for me and so fast I was shocked. I was expecting at least a days wait on it so I had yet to back everything up properly. I chose to flash myself and was instantly provided with the files needed as well as clear instructions and extended the offer of any help I needed from there. I was BL unlocked and with the help of XDA OG Jkruse providing his AIO files I was also rooted with TWRP in minutes. Thank you Jkruse for the aforementioned files.

Thank you afaneh92 for UNSAMLOCK and the amazing responsiveness as well as the genuinely friendly, easy going communication. Being offered any additional help I may need in the future with an invite to the dev discord was all icing on the cake. Due to it being a paid service I expected to pay, receive my unlock and that'd be it. I was pleasantly surprised that it was far more personal and included such extensive support if or when needed. This for me was much more XDA like and in line with my experiences with XDA in days long long past which has been a nice trip down memory lane. I never expected to have another newish Samsung Flagship device in my hands yet here I am. It feels even better now after being locked out by the last string of Samsung notes and S models I've had for so many years now.

Thanks afaneh92 it has been a pleasure working with you.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] elliwigy:
I am still not sure what you are implying or what exactly you are saying you were able to accomplish.

Anybody can sign up with samsung to be a "partner" or "developer" as I know first hand as I have done the same.

If you approach Samsung stating you want to develop and have a business need and need to manage device policies etc. then yes, they have that available to anybody, business or not. One way to do this is through Knox Manage which is an MDM solution or Efota which will allow you to "test" latest firmware before pushing the update to devices etc. but none of these tools/services that they offer alliw you to generate tokens to unlock the bootloader.

To add, these services they do allow require you to add devices to your account via meid or S/N for each device. So even if this is the case its not viable for the masses nor would it be ideal for ppl to provide that level of access because youd essentially be saying you own the devices and could therefore push your own policies to devices, lock them out, enable or disable certain settings, wioe the devices, track their location etc. etc.

Not to mention each license you can get only allows xx anount of seats befre u would need to ourchase more.

Either way, what you imply being able to do is more along the lines of MDM, not to generate tokens to unlock the bootloader. If I am wrong then you managed to do what no one else has and somehow managed to do it for no cost (vs. thousands of dollars according to my sources over time i have talked to) as well as got engineering level access that is typically reserved for high level samsung engineers.

Again, I hope I am wrong but I highly doubt that you have the ability you are implying with that much ease.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] stantheandroidman:
any chance V2 bootloader will ever be able to be unlocked?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Joewydiart:
Hi guys.

Thanks to Afaneh92 I am manage to Bootloader unlock my G998U. I can confirm that this truly works. Process is fast and transparent. Helped me on every step of the process. Whenever I had a question the group was there to help.

I am now on a bootloader unlocked, Twrp, rooted, magisk safetynet ok, SacRom Galaxy S21 Ultra device and Hapy Happy happy 😊👍
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Techguy777:
I thought safety net was done months ago. How do you get safety net to pass? Yes it would be fine if after you pay when you update and it relocks your bootloader if they would unlock it again for free or maybe 20 dollars than it would be cool.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Techguy777:
Me personally I still would rather order the exynos version the difference is so small you'll never notice it.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Techguy777:
What you guys tell samsung your a company and that you need to unlock your devices and they give you the bootloader unlock code or bin file or whatever it is. Yeah you would be right technically they would have them locked into someone's else's devices. Lol that would suck