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Some bootloaders are locked by the manufactures to prevent the phones from booting unofficial firmware images.

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What is the point of a locked bootloader if a deep flash cable can bypass it?

Qualcomm 9008 mode is for emergency repairs as a last resort - without it your phone could remain bricked under certain situations. However, in case of Xiaomi phones, even if you flashed the phone un …
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Unlock Samsung S5(SM-G900W8) bootloader without rooting

Unlike HTC, 1) most older non-AT&T/Verizon Samsung devices have their BL unlocked by default, and 2) Odin to Samsung is fastboot to others, just you can only access it with Odin/Heimdall on PC. Just …
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Does my Galaxy S6 have an unlocked bootloader?

Most if not all non-US-carrier Samsung devices come with unlocked/unlockable bootloader; those without the "OEM Unlock" switch are simply unlocked by default. Just proceed with flashing TWRP or whatev …
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