Verizon, Samsung software update coming soon to unlock bootloader on Samsung Galaxy S III?
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But now, it appears that Verizon and Samsung might have caved. Hints in emails from Verizon's customer service and in live chats say that the phone will soon receive an update that will unlock the bootloader. A live chat with a Samsung rep produced an unintelligible response that seemed to deny that an unlocking tool was current available and oh yeah, don't forget to blame Verizon for this. Still, while the wording was in less than perfect English, it did seem to leave the impression that a future unlocking tool will be made available in the future.
If Verizon and Samsung go ahead with the update, there will be a solution for everyone who wants the bootloader on the Samsung Galaxy S III unlocked. There will be the Developer's Edition handset for those who don't mind paying $599.99 for a new phone without a warranty. For those who already bought the subsidized device from Verizon and can't wait for an update, there are the workarounds. And last but not least, Verizon's reps seem to believe that the software update that will unlock the bootloader is coming soon. Everybody happy? Not so fast. There is some thought that the reps are confused and are talking about a global unlock so that the phone will work overseas, or that there is some confusion about the Developer's Edition of the Phone. Never a dull moment, right?
source: DroidLife
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14 Comments
1. KingKurogiii posted on 15 Jul 2012, 20:46 4 1
well lookie there! looks like Verizon can pull through.
2. crankyd00d posted on 15 Jul 2012, 20:53 3 2
Really doubt it. This is one of those times when people celebrate way too soon, I say it's just a representative saying things they don't know, I would be glad to be mistaken though
3. KingKurogiii posted on 15 Jul 2012, 21:04 3 1
yeah, that's why a Samsung and a Verizon rep said the same thing out of nowhere right?
13. crankyd00d posted on 16 Jul 2012, 13:02 2 0
No need to get sarcastic when you don't know anything about it just like that rep, it's just economics kid, the carriers aren't looking out for you, they are trying to sell you as many things/services for as much as they can, the equation is pretty simple, less unlocked bootloaders equals less illegal tethering, plain and simple. Again I would be glad to be wrong but the cynic in me tells me I'm not
12. caseball2051 posted on 16 Jul 2012, 12:20 0 0
itsmore likely that the computer auto response or CSR mistook this question as a questino for unlocked global capabilities.
teh developer version of the phone will be available soon, why would they unlock the regular one? They specifically ordered it that way.
youre getting your hopes up.
4. Droid_X_Doug posted on 15 Jul 2012, 21:28 1 0
The only thing that gave me pause in the response from Sammy was the part about "Should this be available, it will be posted in our website...." And then there was the suggestion to check back periodically for updates.
With no timeline, worst case is that an unlocked boot loader becomes available the week before the GS IV is released. I am not saying a VZW edition GS III with unlocked boot loader is not going to happen soon. Just that other software upgrades (like ICS for RAZR) came with more 'official' timeline specificity.
5. MikeG77 posted on 15 Jul 2012, 21:34 1 0
Having an unlocked bootlader is nice but I also would also like to see them remove the persistent wifi notification and have the wifi toggle put back in its appropriate place. If Verizon can do all that then I would consider keepingmy S3 but I know Verizon always over promises and under delivers.
6. networkdood posted on 15 Jul 2012, 22:08 3 0
ok VERIZON!!
Unlock the MOTO RAZR....NOW!!!
lol
7. networkdood posted on 15 Jul 2012, 22:09 2 0
I am still able to install updates with the lock BL, ones that are not official....and, you can use safestrap or BootMenu to install a second ROM....but an unlocked BL would be great...
8. sid8911 posted on 15 Jul 2012, 23:01 1 0
yay phonearena listend to my request fot this story
9. kanagadeepan posted on 16 Jul 2012, 00:16 0 1
So only MOTOROLA seems to be the BAD_BOY in the block....
11. sgogeta4 posted on 16 Jul 2012, 08:46 0 0
Motorola is unlocked pretty much every where else in the world...
10. FrostyDanny posted on 16 Jul 2012, 04:03 0 1
Verizon get rid of the WiFi notification already!!!!$! I love my s3 but why is it Verizon has best service but the worst phones?
14. tha.fox posted on 17 Jul 2012, 13:08 0 0
sprints Evo lte sucks balls as well as every phone they have other than the s3 that everyone has. tmobiles only good phone is the s2 and s3 and soon to be the note. Att has the one x but that phone has issues and lags and the note. verizon has the s3 also but the razr the new incredible, nexus and soon to be hd motorola all smash the compitition. Verizon has the best phones the only one they are missing is the galaxy note
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