unlocked bootloader

[PolarBear8]

I see that the developers edition of the S5 is available at verizon.
This comes with an unlockable bootloader.

Since I bought my S5 outright (full price) how can I unlock my bootloader ?
I believe I have that right since I paid full price.

 

[Golfdriver97]

I am going to be honest, I am not sure. When I searched, I kept getting hits for the developer edition. I could not find anything for the regular S5 and unlocking the bootloader.

 

[PolarBear8]

I have yet to ask verizon because I expect them to say no.

 

[thegrants82]

I am pretty sure that you cant.

I see that the developers edition of the S5 is available at verizon.
This comes with an unlockable bootloader.

Since I bought my S5 outright (full price) how can I unlock my bootloader ?
I believe I have that right since I paid full price.

 

[ab304945]

another reason why verizon/at&t sucks, locked bootloaders. If you want unlocked bootloaders, go with Tmobile or sprint.

 

[Golfdriver97]

another reason why verizon/at&t sucks, locked bootloaders. If you want unlocked bootloaders, go with Tmobile or sprint.

Of those two, Verizon is worse than AT&T.

From an SOKP Nexus 5

 

[ab304945]

Of those two, Verizon is worse than AT&T.

From an SOKP Nexus 5

For those on AT&T, some guys on xda got a tmoble s5, and is using it on att just fine, with unlocked bootloader

 

[PolarBear8]

See my argument is that there is a developer version available from verizon with unlocked bootloader but more importantly I OWN MY PHONE.

Would that not be enough ?

Who would I call first ? Tech Support ? Go to the local store ?

 

[Golfdriver97]

See my argument is that there is a developer version available from verizon with unlocked bootloader but more importantly I OWN MY PHONE.

Would that not be enough ?

Who would I call first ? Tech Support ? Go to the local store ?

I agree, you should be able to do whatever you want as you own the device. I don't know how far you would get with Verizon or Samsung, as they both would probably say no.

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[arisenfury]

You're out of luck, sell or return your phone and buy the developer edition. Simple research would've given you this info prior to buying the locked version.

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[Paul627g]

You're out of luck, sell or return your phone and buy the developer edition. Simple research would've given you this info prior to buying the locked version.

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No need to further drag the member across the coals. I'm sure at this stage they are aggravated enough.


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