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Samsung Tab A8 OEM unlock

unlock developer options

  1. unlock developer options
    • enable dev mode
    • Settings > About Tablet > Software Information > Click Build Number 7 times quickly

Allow OEM unlock

  • then in Developer Options (just below About Tablet on the left column)
    • Turn on USB Debugging
    • Turn on OEM unlocking (only shows after a software update )

This doesn’t unlock the OEM. it allows unlocking the OEM in the next step.
It sets OEM UNLOCK (L) to OEM UNLOCK (U) t

Unlock OEM

The OEM unlock screen, is separate from the download screen. (this img)
Initially I thought it was the same since it has the same blue background.

I finally managed to get in it with these steps

  • Samsung Tab A8 - Start Bootloader
  • cancel (hold 7 sec), this restarts the tablet
  • hold both volume buttons with USB plugged in.
    • not sure if it matters, odin is not launched
  • follow OEM unlock instructions on the screen. this resets your device again.

other

  • in download mode, you can see the OEM lock state
  • source & source walks through OEM unlock on another Samsung tablet, using Magisk