Question How to unlock locked bootloader on SM-S908U1

[GangXta]

I've had my phone for a week now and still the oem unlock wont show up in Developer Options....

I'm trying to root and need to unlock the bootloader. Here is some info about my phone....

Model: SM-S908U1
Carrier ID: XAA
Sales Code: ATT
Country Code: USA
Timezone: America/New_York
Android Version: 12 [SP1A.210812.016] [SDK 31]
Build Date: Sat Jan 8 20:25:12 KST 2022
PDA Version: S908U1UEU1AVA6 [january 2022, rev6]
Phone Version: S908U1UEU1AVA6 [january 2022, rev6]
CSC Version: S908U1OYM1AVA6 [january 2022, rev6]
Board Platform: TARO
Modem Platform: SM8450
Network Type: GSM
SIM Status: ABSENT,NOT_READY
Multisim Config: DSDS
Knox Version: v30
Warranty Bit: 0
Security Patch: 2022-01-01
Em Did: 200432F82184F511

 

[ajent]

I've had my phone for a week now and still the oem unlock wont show up in Developer Options....

I'm trying to root and need to unlock the bootloader. Here is some info about my phone....

Unfortunately the SM-S908U1 cannot have its bootloader unlocked normally. Unless there's some other method or exploit, it will be locked forever.

 

[freebee269]

There is an exploit out there. It has been in the news lately. It is whether or not it actually ever makes it to anyone that can use it to root our devices. But it does work for the s22. Here is an article about it.

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[GangXta]

Unfortunately the SM-S908U1 cannot have its bootloader unlocked normally. Unless there's some other method or exploit, it will be locked forever.

So I went out and bought a expensive unrootable phone?

There is an exploit out there. It has been in the news lately. It is whether or not it actually ever makes it to anyone that can use it to root our devices. But it does work for the s22. Here is an article about it.

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Hope this comes to us, I feel like I just wasted money twice... I also have sm-n986u from ATT... Can't unlock that bootloader either for root

 

[varcor]

Only Exynos and a couple of Snapdragon variants offer bootloaders which can be unlocked. A little research goes a long way.

 

[GangXta]

Only Exynos and a couple of Snapdragon variants offer bootloaders which can be unlocked. A little research goes a long way.

I did my research before I got the phone... and even on this site had a method for my snapdragon model

 

[varcor]

This is the link on XDA for root on the S22:Ultra. Only models ending with B, E, N and 0 are compatible but don't give up hope, XDA has some world class developers who might offer a workaround.

Guide to root Galaxy S22 Ultra (B/E/N/0), unlock bootloader and flash official firmware (noob friendly)

Your warranty is now void. If you root your device, Your KNOX status will be tripped. You can still pass the safety net after you root if you follow the instructions. Sorry for USA models, you can't root unless you can unlock your bootloader You...

forum.xda-developers.com

 

[GangXta]

This is the link on XDA for root on the S22:Ultra. Only models end with B, E, N and 0 are compatible but don't give up hope, XDA has some world class developers who might offer a workaround.

Guide to root Galaxy S22 Ultra (B/E/N/0), unlock bootloader and flash official firmware (noob friendly)

Your warranty is now void. If you root your device, Your KNOX status will be tripped. You can still pass the safety net after you root if you follow the instructions. Sorry for USA models, you can't root unless you can unlock your bootloader You...

forum.xda-developers.com

for now, I'll disable my software updates for android and wait lol.... Root became available for my note 20 ultra after some time, but I had already installed a later version that was patched....

 

[bobimbap]

That’s why I ended up spending the money to buy the international version rather than the US\Canada versions knowing that there is a lot of network incompatibilities. I need the bootloader to unlock and root.

 

[GangXta]

There is an exploit out there. It has been in the news lately. It is whether or not it actually ever makes it to anyone that can use it to root our devices. But it does work for the s22. Here is an article about it.

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This looks very promising... Should be able to transfer root files even without trippin knox? Seem like that concept would fix the issue...

 

[Macmee]

Same case here as OP. Hoping a workaround comes up!

 

[bald_eagle_jerk]

Ditto, here. I'll keep checking back. My 3T was un-rooted for a while, until the ads started getting worse... Gonna really miss AdAway and Vanced.

 

[ktoonsez]

Still no bootloader unlock for a SM-S908U1? Its time for me to start writing kernels again!!! Tired of no customization and bad battery.

 

[wr3cckl3ss1]

Still no bootloader unlock for a SM-S908U1? Its time for me to start writing kernels again!!! Tired of no customization and bad battery.

 

[ktoonsez]

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So no OEM toggle for Google Pixel 7 Pro on VZW yet either? Was actually thinking about getting one to horse around with, but I guess not.

 

[FerJavi]

Hi guys, so... its not possible to unlock bootloader on our device?? Im new but, even without flashing another version via Odin??

 

[ThePublisher]

for now, I'll disable my software updates for android and wait lol.... Root became available for my note 20 ultra after some time, but I had already installed a later version that was patched....

How are you disabling updates? My att 908U just randomly updates without me allowing it. Really annoying. It does it when and where it wants to. I don't like them having such control over my phone.

 

[oneandroidnut]

How are you disabling updates? My att 908U just randomly updates without me allowing it. Really annoying. It does it when and where it wants to. I don't like them having such control over my phone.

Package disabler pro and then you can disable pretty much whatever you want

 

[ThePublisher]

Package disabler pro and then you can disable pretty much whatever you want

Did some research that led me to adb app control. Going to try that out. Thanks!

 

[mrdreamers4u]

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