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Message to Samsung support

(Topic created on: 01-30-2025 11:29 PM)
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pirattemobille
Active Level 6
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Galaxy S
Bloatware removal requested. Not interested in comments just actions to unlock the phone root.
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RedDogRabbit
Expert Level 5
Galaxy S

Are you talking about being able to Root your device? 

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Galaxy S
If i must yes
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RedDogRabbit
Expert Level 5
Galaxy S

If you have a North American device, unless it's an old one, like the Canadian S7 phone, you can't Root it.. they all have Locked Bootloaders. 

You can disable System Apps (including what you feel is bloatware) with adb or a package disabler.. they are not Uninstalled, just not visible to the user. 

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Galaxy S
There the latest S series's
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RedDogRabbit
Expert Level 5
Galaxy S

Then unless you have the International variant, there's absolutely no way to Root it. LOCKED Bootloader. 

Like I said, only thing you can do is use adb or a package disabler. 

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Galaxy S
I may have to, thanks for the information
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oooOmitoOooo
Active Level 10
Galaxy S
why does samsung allow tablets to have the bootloader unlocked?
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RedDogRabbit
Expert Level 5
Galaxy S

No idea?

Locking the Bootloader started with AT&T in the US I believe..Then other Carriers thought it was a good idea ..Then Canada jumped on the bandwagon. It was likely to prevent people from breaking their phones under warranty...unfortunately.

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oooOmitoOooo
Active Level 10
Galaxy S
the warranty excuse becomes a moot point after 1 year...
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