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ithinkunome

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Hello,
I have samsung S4 AT&T, I know that AT&T locks down the bootloader but still I would like to check it. Is there any code or command through which I can see the status of bootloader ? Like in my Moto X in fastboot mode it says Device Status, is there anything like in Samsung ?

Im running Android 4.4.4 and rooted.

Thanks
 
Saw your post but didn't answer because as far as I know there is no way to check if the bootloader is locked on Samsung devices. Waited to see if someone with more knowledge than myself would answer. I have a i337 also that is rooted and updated to 5.0 but that is about all you can do with it other than maybe Safe Strap. I don't think it's dead here but most are like me and won't reply unless they have a answer. Sorry no one responded sooner.
 
Checked my i747 and i337 in download mode. Is it the Knox Kernel: Lock or the Write Protection: enabled that would be the clue that your bootloader is locked?
I also know that it is locked on the i337 but those two items are what stand out as different between the S3 and S4. Curious.
 
Jfalls63 said:
Checked my i747 and i337 in download mode. Is it the Knox Kernel: Lock or the Write Protection: enabled that would be the clue that your bootloader is locked?
I also know that it is locked on the i337 but those two items are what stand out as different between the S3 and S4. Curious.
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I'm gonna fwd this thread/question to someone who knows quite a bit more about the exact terminology/status/all-things Samsung than myself.
Hang tight,prolly won't be too long................. :thumbsupdroid:
 
scary alien said:
no need to get upset, after all, we're all un-paid, volunteer members here just like you.
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Speak for yourself scary alien...



In answer to the OP question, Jfalls63's reply in post #3 is spot on. There is no way to tell if the bootloader is locked, (unrootable), until you attempt to root. However, as a rule of the thumb, all recent firmware updates from both AT&T and Verizon, have introduced their own mega locked down bootloaders that prevent rooting or downgrading. See #1.6 of 42 Galaxy S5 models - Dummies Guide.

This is NOT a Google or Samsung imposition but one that is applied by those 2 carriers and applies to all the recent firmware updates for the S4, S5, S6 and, "possibly", the S7.

If the OP is on Android 4.4.4 and rooted, then flashing the latest AT&T stock release, if you could get hold of it, will almost certainly render the phone unrootable. Best bet to upgrade would be to flash a pre-rooted stock AT&T ROM that has the old bootloader.

Bottom line... if you are into rooting, don't get the AT&T or Verizon models. ;)
 
I Thank you all for your replies, and I am So sorry from the bottom of my heart for being rude.

1 question I would like to ask as I'm on Android 4.4.4 and with NJ4 bootloader and rooted, is it possible for me to downgrade to stock MDB (Android 4.2.2) using Odin ?

Thanks.
 
ithinkunome said:
I Thank you all for your replies, and I am So sorry from the bottom of my heart for being rude.

1 question I would like to ask as I'm on Android 4.4.4 and with NJ4 bootloader and rooted, is it possible for me to downgrade to stock MDB (Android 4.2.2) using Odin ?

Thanks.
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You could downgrade by flashing the stock AT&T firmware. However, you will have to re-root after downgrading. The other thing worth considering is that by downgrading, you are losing any of the newer bugfixes and more importantly, the later security updates.
 
I'm pretty sure that even the first build for the i337 has locked bootloader. I'm downloading it now from Sammobile. I don't use my S4 except to play with so I don't mind experimenting with it. If you are looking for a way to run a custom ROM, I think TouchWiz based Roms and SafeStrap is the only option. Not going to be able to flash AOSP Roms like CM 13.
 
Correct Jfalls63. No AOSP ROMs, custom recoveries or custom kernels for AT&T users I am afraid.

Kim Jong un, Supreme Leader of North Korea, lies awake at night, wondering how he can exercise the same totalitarian control over his people that AT&T has over their customers. ;)
 
Think it means that Knox will not let you downgrade. Ive got it downloaded but got sidetracked and haven't tried it yet.
 
Too bad I will never buy att shit again.

Anyways I got another issue hope you can help me in this matter as well.

I wanted to change android mode from enforcing to permissive so I downloaded an app called se mod changer but the problem is that when I select permissive it just revert back to enforcing without any error. I also tried to change mod using terminal but that also revert back to enforcing.

I tried this app on moto x and s3 and it worked fine.

Any help will be highly appreciated.
 
Not familiar with the app so not going to be any help there. I feel your pain with AT&T. I've been getting away from Carrier branded and Samsung phones for daily use. My current daily driver is a Moto XPE 6.0 that I like as is out of the box. Also a Nexus 6 that I have been playing with Android N. I still pick up broken Samsung phones when I find them. Most are easy to fix and give them to young relatives.
 
Wow you just try to flash your mobile just to help me. Man I must say you and all the other members who contributed in this post a BIG thanks.

Will follow your link if ever want to upgrade to 5.0.

I once again thank you all for your help.

GOD bless
 
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