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Maybe it's different in the US, but in Europe, all Samsung phones can have their bootloader unlocked via a simple two-step procedure, so end users can flash wha
by dapaby 3y ago
Maybe it's different in the US, but in Europe, all Samsung phones can have their bootloader unlocked via a simple two-step procedure, so end users can flash whatever they like as the OS. They also have all their Linux kernel source code, along with any changes they've made to other open source components, available at https://opensource.samsung.com https://opensource.samsung.com, so you can build custom kernels if needed, or port drivers to a mainline branch.
I've repurposed an old Galaxy S7 to run as a remote development server, via this method. I have it set up so it's just like logging into any other Linux box.
- ajolly 3y agoIt's very different in the US. It's impossible to unlock the bootloaders, get root, etc. Occasionally someone finds a vuln, but as a general rule, no rooting etc samsung phones in the US :/
- rootw0rm 3y agoit's trivial. use this tool: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/patched-odin-3-13-1.3762572/ https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/patched-odin-3-13-1.37625... do note, the patched out safety checks will definitely allow you to shoot yourself in the foot if you flash the wrong images
- ChuckNorris89 3y ago>It's very different in the US. It's impossible to unlock the bootloaders, get root, etc. Sounds like the US would benefit from some EU style legislation.
- wkat4242 3y agoI don't think it's legislation that causes this. Huawei sold un-unlockable phones in the EU while they were still around.