Refurb Very-Good: SAMSUNG Galaxy S24 Ultra 5G US Version 1TB - Unlocked - $633.43 at Amazing Wireless via eBay

CommonScientist

Nov 5, 2026 11:36 PM

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CommonScientistNov 5, 2026 11:36 PM

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Samsung's US and Canada models, (specifically those with model number ending in U or U1,) come completely bootloader locked and are impossible to unlock, which is necessary to flash custom ROMs. There is no software or hardware method of unlocking bootloader on these devices.

These constraints actively work against the open source spirit of Android, namely AOSP (Andoid Open Source Project) distributed under Apache license. Only you can decide whether you are okay with this level of closed business practices. I believe once you purchase something, only you should have control over how you use that item, not the company that sold it.

Samsung, Asus, and Apple devices, as well as Verizon editions of devices are examples of locked bootloader devices sold in USA. If you are interested in flashing custom ROMs, look toward Google, Motorola, Sony, Oneplus, and Nothing phones instead. Stay safe out there.

Last edited by CommonScientist November 6, 2026 at 06:21 AM.

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mortaza77

Nov 6, 2026 3:13 AM

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mortaza77Nov 6, 2026 3:13 AM

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How is this on the front page with zero upvotes? :-D

sliver99

Nov 7, 2026 7:55 PM

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sliver99Nov 7, 2026 7:55 PM

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Thanks for posting. I wonder how man scratches count towards a "very good" rating? I don't mind buying used, but cannot stand scratches on the screen.

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