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[@LineageOS](https://fosstodon.org/@LineageOS) [@degoogle](https://lemmy.ml/c/degoogle) [#degoogle](https://fosstodon.org/tags/degoogle) I have two phones that I need to degoogle. A Samsung Note 5 and
@LordChaos82 @LineageOS @degoogle Are the boot loaders unlocked? You need root access to do any of that (to my knowledge), and getting root usually requires the boot loader to be unlocked. Sometimes manufacturers will give you the key if you ask nicely, but if your devices are carrier locked you might be out of luck.