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Safestrap for galaxy s5 active g870w telus

G870W Recovery
Hello there!
I've successfully rooted my (Telus) S5 Active / G870WVLU1ANH3 / kltevlactive using CF Auto Root, blowing my knox and all that, works great.
However, I'm now trying to flash either TWRP or CWM Philz for klte (which may have not been to smart come to think about that, but I recall reading it should work just fine) using Odin, and I can't get into recovery. Whenever I attempt to boot into recovery, I end up with "cannot do normal boot".
I recall reading a SafeStrap for G900 works for the G870, but I can't find the thread again, and don't want to just try and see what happens.
I've also tried flashing a recovery using either TWRP app and RomManager, I have yet to try Rashr, but since all the recoveries I've found are for klte, instead of kltevlactive, I'm slightly worried.
I'm not all that new to rooting, but I'm quite new (and upset ) at the Samsung realm, any chance you guys would know what could get me going with a custom recovery?
I also have a Xposed Framework installed, I read it could cause issues with SafeStrap, but I don't suppose it would affect flashing a rom from Odin/whatever else?
My SELinux on the phone claims to be "Enforcing", if that matters, perhaps.
Thanks!

Am I allowed to bump? I have seen the exact same question before and it never was replied. . And I believe it is a good question. Worth an answer.
Thanks
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marcil802 said:
Am I allowed to bump? I have seen the exact same question before and it never was replied. . And I believe it is a good question. Worth an answer.
Thanks
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For installing safestrap you must remove XPOSED. Once installed SS you can reinstall xposed. BUT the only SafeStrap I found is for G900V (Verizon s5) and it has been abbonded in September 2015 as it has a heavy bug. If I was you, i won't look for adventures and flash other phone model's software to my own. And it could be usefull to check if the phone you are going to buy has a permanent locked bootloader when you're interested in modding.

Hey thanks man. Now I'm sure this is gonna a weird question to you but. As for safestrap I've read about out dated versions. But are there different versions for different devices? Could you help me get the right one for my phone or tell me where to download it.
Active g870w. Telus
Thanks alot.
Québec Canada
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marcil802 said:
Hey thanks man. Now I'm sure this is gonna a weird question to you but. As for safestrap I've read about out dated versions. But are there different versions for different devices? Could you help me get the right one for my phone or tell me where to download it.
Active g870w. Telus
Thanks alot.
Québec Canada
Sent from my SM-G870W using XDA Free mobile app
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Just like normal custom recoveries the safestrap recoveries also must be fitted for every single Phone. As comparison you can think about a custom recovery that works on every phone with unlocked bootlader. That was great but can never be made real. I already tried to find a matching recovery for your S5 active but haven't found anything suitable yet.

I'm still looking like crazy...
I have seen the at&t version got one also they
Now got a stock firmware and safestrap for them... Have you find anything that can suit our G870W
Im so desperate .
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Here is the link of what I'm talking about
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56009811&postcount=1974
Sorry for my bad English.
Thanks and when ever I hear from another guy talking about the G870W it makes me feel like a baby with he's teddy bear... Lol
So left alone... Hard start for first time rooting

Dammit i guess i screwed i need help
IM , now stuck between power off and android system recovery
i try to do as i did before
-wipe data
-wipe cache
-apply update from extrnal storage/
-unity 2.1.0/
-Unity_ROM_V2.1.0_Signed.zip
it says
Install /sdcard/Unity 2.1.0...
then i reboot and it keep brigning me back to first step !
i guess thats a boot loop what now:crying:

BTW i forgot to say thanks for your time i apppreciate. in 18 month ill start enjoying my phone again

s5 active canadian
figured out how to flash custom roms to the g870w find a rom for an s5 variant that is snapdragon download it use 7zip to open the archive dont extract it (must get the telus ol1 firmware from android file host first ) once you have the ol1 telus firmware extract it with 7zip to a folder that you can remember now go back to the s5 rom you downloaded earlier look for the boot.img in 7zip and delete it then drag and drop the boot.img from the telus firmware that you downloaded........ On the phone make sure to root with cf auto root and install flashfire from the playstore as its vital for this to work as there is no custom recovery for the g870w now once you edit the custom rom you downloaded to include the telus boot.img drag and drop it to your phone open flash fire on the phone click the little plus button select the wipe fucntion then click the plus button again click the flash zip or ota option and select the modified custom rom you just transfered go back to where it shows the rom name and the wipe option hold on the wipe option and drag it to the spot above the rom name then click flash it will reboot and wipe then start flashing the modified custom rom.......if you want xposed download the sdk21 xposed and put it on your phone once it boots then go to flashfire again select just the flash option and select the xposed file click flash then phone will reboot flash xposed then boot up again...... i know its quiet a few steps but its the easiest way to get a custom rom on the canadian s5 active
link to the telus 5.0 https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=search&s=g870w
xposed link http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/unofficial-xposed-samsung-lollipop-t3113463 choose the snapdragon one
currently using g900f phoenix rom 11.0 with no problems at all tested with popwiz and scorpion rom as well also now the tgp g900x rom

Thanks for the detailed information man. I wish I'd find as detailed information about my S6
I'm far from geek and I'm. Totally lost into this forum. And from being Canadian I feel like everything is a little more complicated. I never find anything for Canadian version. Same when I had my s3 any s5 active. Luckily someone pointed me step by step.
So take it as a help call ?.
Cheers

I've been look for a way to use diff ROM on my S5 Active. Mine is from Bell, will your procedure work on my phone?
Thanks.

S5 Active Bell
Hello jayandcourt2,
I followed your instructions but instead of using boot.img from Telus' stock ROM I used the ones from Bell (G870WVLU1BOL1_G870WOYA1BOL1_BMC.zip)
I tired using "PopWiz Edge Plus 5.1.1 for the Galaxy S5 SM-G900X Snapdragon" discussed on XDA Forum
I deleted boot.img on the Pop Wiz ROM and copied the boot.img I extracted from the stock Bell ROM as per your instruction. Ran Flashfire and added
'Wipe' and 'Flash ZIP or OTA' actions (Wipe the first action). After flashing it booted up OK. I went through the initial setup of the Phone, account name, wifi connection... etc.
I don't know if I actually installed the Pop Wiz ROM. It is still using Touch Wiz, and when I flashed the Xposed framework my phone just went into a boot loop.
Just like it would if the ROM is not deodexed. Would you mind giving me the URL's to some of the custom ROM's you have successfully use using the procedures you described?
Update: I re-did the procedure and I noticed during the flashing that I got a message, something like the ROM is for klte device and I have klteactive.
So I guess the custom ROM I have won't work with my G870W.
Thanks mate.
jayandcourt2 said:
figured out how to flash custom roms to the g870w find a rom for an s5 variant that is snapdragon download it use 7zip to open the archive dont extract it (must get the telus ol1 firmware from android file host first ) once you have the ol1 telus firmware extract it with 7zip to a folder that you can remember now go back to the s5 rom you downloaded earlier look for the boot.img in 7zip and delete it then drag and drop the boot.img from the telus firmware that you downloaded........ On the phone make sure to root with cf auto root and install flashfire from the playstore as its vital for this to work as there is no custom recovery for the g870w now once you edit the custom rom you downloaded to include the telus boot.img drag and drop it to your phone open flash fire on the phone click the little plus button select the wipe fucntion then click the plus button again click the flash zip or ota option and select the modified custom rom you just transfered go back to where it shows the rom name and the wipe option hold on the wipe option and drag it to the spot above the rom name then click flash it will reboot and wipe then start flashing the modified custom rom.......if you want xposed download the sdk21 xposed and put it on your phone once it boots then go to flashfire again select just the flash option and select the xposed file click flash then phone will reboot flash xposed then boot up again...... i know its quiet a few steps but its the easiest way to get a custom rom on the canadian s5 active
link to the telus 5.0 https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=search&s=g870w
xposed link http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/unofficial-xposed-samsung-lollipop-t3113463 choose the snapdragon one
currently using g900f phoenix rom 11.0 with no problems at all tested with popwiz and scorpion rom as well also now the tgp g900x rom
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m3tatr0n84 said:
Hello jayandcourt2,
I followed your instructions but instead of using boot.img from Telus' stock ROM I used the ones from Bell (G870WVLU1BOL1_G870WOYA1BOL1_BMC.zip)
I tired using "PopWiz Edge Plus 5.1.1 for the Galaxy S5 SM-G900X Snapdragon" discussed on XDA Forum
I deleted boot.img on the Pop Wiz ROM and copied the boot.img I extracted from the stock Bell ROM as per your instruction. Ran Flashfire and added
'Wipe' and 'Flash ZIP or OTA' actions (Wipe the first action). After flashing it booted up OK. I went through the initial setup of the Phone, account name, wifi connection... etc.
I don't know if I actually installed the Pop Wiz ROM. It is still using Touch Wiz, and when I flashed the Xposed framework my phone just went into a boot loop.
Just like it would if the ROM is not deodexed. Would you mind giving me the URL's to some of the custom ROM's you have successfully use using the procedures you described?
Update: I re-did the procedure and I noticed during the flashing that I got a message, something like the ROM is for klte device and I have klteactive.
So I guess the custom ROM I have won't work with my G870W.
Thanks mate.
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Safestrap has been DEAD for years now. The SM-G870A and V versions have a locked boot-loader, W and T versions are luckier, but not to be used with Bootstrap. All we can do on A & V is to root it via Towelroot and Debloat it. Anything else will just brick it. I have tried everything and since Safestrap isn't developed any more, there is no newer Safestrap that would fit version 4 builds.

Thanks ChingghisKhan,
I don't know if owners of G870W are luckier, I tried to install both Clock Work and TWRP recovery and wasn't successful.
I believe it, like the A & V has a locked bootloader. I recently updated my Android OS to Marshmallow and lost
my root. Apparently rooting Marshmallow requires Systemless root and I haven't found any solution yet. Right now I'd
be happy just to get my root back on Android 6. I might have to just go back to Lollipop until someone find out
a way for a Systemless root on G870W.
Cheers.
ChingghisKhan said:
Safestrap has been DEAD for years now. The SM-G870A and V versions have a locked boot-loader, W and T versions are luckier, but not to be used with Bootstrap. All we can do on A & V is to root it via Towelroot and Debloat it. Anything else will just brick it. I have tried everything and since Safestrap isn't developed any more, there is no newer Safestrap that would fit version 4 builds.
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m3tatr0n84 said:
Thanks ChingghisKhan,
I don't know if owners of G870W are luckier, I tried to install both Clock Work and TWRP recovery and wasn't successful.
I believe it, like the A & V has a locked bootloader. I recently updated my Android OS to Marshmallow and lost
my root. Apparently rooting Marshmallow requires Systemless root and I haven't found any solution yet. Right now I'd
be happy just to get my root back on Android 6. I might have to just go back to Lollipop until someone find out
a way for a Systemless root on G870W.
Cheers.
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Hi m3tatr0n84,
Sorry to hear about your troubles.
I think the following will get you back to 5.1.1 and root: http://www.droidviews.com/update-att-galaxy-s5-active-to-lollipop-root-it-and-enable-wifi-tethering/
Install Rooted Lollipop ROM on AT&T Galaxy S5 Active
Note:
You can the following instruction of want to update to Lollipop and enjoy root access. Besides, you can install the rooted Lollipop firmware regardless of what firmware or build version your phone currently has.
Preparations
Rooted AT&T Galaxy S5 Active. If you don’t have root access, do as directed below:
Download the following firmware and extract it: G870AUCU1ANE4_Full_Odin.rar
Follow our tutorial to flash the firmware: Link
Then root your Galaxy S5 Active using Towelroot.
Enable USB Debugging on your Galaxy S5 Active. This step has nothing to do with the method given below but it could be a lifesaver if anything goes wrong.
Install Chainfire’s FireFlash app on your AT&T Galaxy S5 Active. Since this new app is only available for beta-testers currently, go to the Google+ page and join the Android-FlashFire community. You must be signed into Google+ using the same Gmail ID that you use on the Google Play Store. Having joined the community, click the Play Store link to download FireFlash.
Download the stock rooted Lollipop firmware for the AT&T Galaxy S5 Active:
G870A_OF3_Stock_Rooted_ROM.zip
G870A_OF2_Stock_Rooted_ROM.zip (older)
Also download the Odin (v3.10.6) OC5 bootloader file: G870A_OC5_Bootloader.tar.md5
Instructions
Copy the G870A_OF3_Stock_Rooted_ROM.zip to your device.
Before you do anything, open SuperSU app on your phone, tap the Settings tab, scroll to Enable su during boot option and enable it.enable-su-during-boot
Open the FlashFire app and “Agree” to the Terms and Conditions prompted by the app.
Press the rounded “+” button twice to bring up the Actions menu.fireflash-app-android
Now tap Flash Zip or OTA option and select the G870A_OF3_Stock_Rooted_ROM.zip.
Make sure that Auto-mount is unchecked under the Options menu and press the check-mark to continue.
From the main menu uncheck all options under EverRoot.
Set the Reboot settings to Download.
When all’s done, tap the Lightning bolt icon followed by OK to begin the installation.
When the installation is finished, your device will reboot automatically into the Download Mode.
Now connect your phone to the PC via USB cable and launch Odin.
Click the PDA/AP button in Odin and select the G870A_OC5_Bootloader.tar.md5 file.
Then hit the Start button to begin the installation.
Your AT&T Galaxy S5 Active will reboot automatically. Just wait patiently for a while. Done!
Enable WiFi Tethering on AT&T Galaxy S5 Active
Note: You must have root access to flash the WiFi Hotspot mod on your phone.
Install FireFlash app by Chainfire (see Method 1 for how to).
Download the Mobile Hotspot mod file and copy the zip to your phone: G870A_OC5_TetherAddOn.zip
Now launch FireFlash and tap the “+” icon twice to bring up the menu and then select Flash Zip or OTA option.
Navigate to G870A_OC5_TetherAddOn.zip file and select it.
Make sure that the Auto-mount option is not selected under Options.
Leave the default settings under EverRoot and Reboot options untouched.
Finally, tap the Lightning bolt icon and then tap OK.
Your phone’ screen will turn black for sometime so do not panic. When it turns up, install the Tether add-on zip file and reboot your device. When your phone boots up, you’ll be able to enjoy free WiFi hotspot on your AT&T Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) running the new OC5 Lollipop firmware.

Thanks., but my carrier is Bell Canada. Will the AT&T ROM work on my S5 Active?
I was able to root the stock Lollipop using CF-Auto-Root-kltecanactive-kltevlactive-smg870w.zip
Cheers.
ChingghisKhan said:
Safestrap has been DEAD for years now. The SM-G870A and V versions have a locked boot-loader, W and T versions are luckier, but not to be used with Bootstrap. All we can do on A & V is to root it via Towelroot and Debloat it. Anything else will just brick it. I have tried everything and since Safestrap isn't developed any more, there is no newer Safestrap that would fit version 4 builds.
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ChingghisKhan said:
Hi m3tatr0n84,
Sorry to hear about your troubles.
I think the following will get you back to 5.1.1 and root: http://www.droidviews.com/update-att-galaxy-s5-active-to-lollipop-root-it-and-enable-wifi-tethering/
Install Rooted Lollipop ROM on AT&T Galaxy S5 Active
Note:
You can the following instruction of want to update to Lollipop and enjoy root access. Besides, you can install the rooted Lollipop firmware regardless of what firmware or build version your phone currently has.
Preparations
Rooted AT&T Galaxy S5 Active. If you don’t have root access, do as directed below:
Download the following firmware and extract it: G870AUCU1ANE4_Full_Odin.rar
Follow our tutorial to flash the firmware: Link
Then root your Galaxy S5 Active using Towelroot.
Enable USB Debugging on your Galaxy S5 Active. This step has nothing to do with the method given below but it could be a lifesaver if anything goes wrong.
Install Chainfire’s FireFlash app on your AT&T Galaxy S5 Active. Since this new app is only available for beta-testers currently, go to the Google+ page and join the Android-FlashFire community. You must be signed into Google+ using the same Gmail ID that you use on the Google Play Store. Having joined the community, click the Play Store link to download FireFlash.
Download the stock rooted Lollipop firmware for the AT&T Galaxy S5 Active:
G870A_OF3_Stock_Rooted_ROM.zip
G870A_OF2_Stock_Rooted_ROM.zip (older)
Also download the Odin (v3.10.6) OC5 bootloader file: G870A_OC5_Bootloader.tar.md5
Instructions
Copy the G870A_OF3_Stock_Rooted_ROM.zip to your device.
Before you do anything, open SuperSU app on your phone, tap the Settings tab, scroll to Enable su during boot option and enable it.enable-su-during-boot
Open the FlashFire app and “Agree” to the Terms and Conditions prompted by the app.
Press the rounded “+” button twice to bring up the Actions menu.fireflash-app-android
Now tap Flash Zip or OTA option and select the G870A_OF3_Stock_Rooted_ROM.zip.
Make sure that Auto-mount is unchecked under the Options menu and press the check-mark to continue.
From the main menu uncheck all options under EverRoot.
Set the Reboot settings to Download.
When all’s done, tap the Lightning bolt icon followed by OK to begin the installation.
When the installation is finished, your device will reboot automatically into the Download Mode.
Now connect your phone to the PC via USB cable and launch Odin.
Click the PDA/AP button in Odin and select the G870A_OC5_Bootloader.tar.md5 file.
Then hit the Start button to begin the installation.
Your AT&T Galaxy S5 Active will reboot automatically. Just wait patiently for a while. Done!
Enable WiFi Tethering on AT&T Galaxy S5 Active
Note: You must have root access to flash the WiFi Hotspot mod on your phone.
Install FireFlash app by Chainfire (see Method 1 for how to).
Download the Mobile Hotspot mod file and copy the zip to your phone: G870A_OC5_TetherAddOn.zip
Now launch FireFlash and tap the “+” icon twice to bring up the menu and then select Flash Zip or OTA option.
Navigate to G870A_OC5_TetherAddOn.zip file and select it.
Make sure that the Auto-mount option is not selected under Options.
Leave the default settings under EverRoot and Reboot options untouched.
Finally, tap the Lightning bolt icon and then tap OK.
Your phone’ screen will turn black for sometime so do not panic. When it turns up, install the Tether add-on zip file and reboot your device. When your phone boots up, you’ll be able to enjoy free WiFi hotspot on your AT&T Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) running the new OC5 Lollipop firmware.
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m3tatr0n84 said:
Thanks., but my carrier is Bell Canada. Will the AT&T ROM work on my S5 Active?
I was able to root the stock Lollipop using CF-Auto-Root-kltecanactive-kltevlactive-smg870w.zip
Cheers.
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Hi m3tatr0n84,
You need to substitute the version that fits your phone, i.e. "W" or which ever you have. http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
I am using "A" here in Mongolia with any carrier, also works in Germany, India, etc...

[Q&A] SM-N915T Stock 5.0.1 Lollipop firmware (+Guide to root thanks to TEKHD)

Q&A for SM-N915T Stock 5.0.1 Lollipop firmware (+Guide to root thanks to TEKHD)
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Issue re-rooting after the 5.01 Note Edge TMO Update
Hey I really appreciate you getting the update out so quick Michaelk706 and thank you also TEKHD and all of your work. I was able to get the firmware installed but I am however having an issue re-rooting my phone.
I have indeed followed all steps as indicated in the updated Guide.
I have the 2 files (Write fix and Su Update) saved in zip format on internal directory. I entered download mode.
Opened odin 3.07 in Admin mode.
Check the settings were correct and selected the proper CF Auto Root file.
It failed in the end as indicated and I pulled the battery on the failed screen.
The instructions the state to repeat the process for TWRP 2.8.6.0 but the TWRP install fails as well. No Beuno.
Rebooted to custom recovery but it was not there, so rebooted back into phone and ran #SU and it informed me that no binaries were located and that the phone needed manual re- rooting.
I repeated this a few times as well as tried different TWRP files to no avail. Any Suggestions?
Once again sir thanks for all you do for the community.

dedkurt said:
Hey I really appreciate you getting the update out so quick Michaelk706 and thank you also TEKHD and all of your work. I was able to get the firmware installed but I am however having an issue re-rooting my phone.
I have indeed followed all steps as indicated in the updated Guide.
I have the 2 files (Write fix and Su Update) saved in zip format on internal directory. I entered download mode.
Opened odin 3.07 in Admin mode.
Check the settings were correct and selected the proper CF Auto Root file.
It failed in the end as indicated and I pulled the battery on the failed screen.
The instructions the state to repeat the process for TWRP 2.8.6.0 but the TWRP install fails as well. No Beuno.
Rebooted to custom recovery but it was not there, so rebooted back into phone and ran #SU and it informed me that no binaries were located and that the phone needed manual re- rooting.
I repeated this a few times as well as tried different TWRP files to no avail. Any Suggestions?
Once again sir thanks for all you do for the community.
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Just pull the battery and restart the phone do not go back in to download mode.

It should go to TWRP after you battery pull or to your regular phone screen. Don't keeping going in to download.

Michaelk706 said:
It should go to TWRP after you battery pull or to your regular phone screen. Don't keeping going in to download.
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The TWRP installation is failing though so the root can never finish according to the directions in the guide.
I am only removing battery after running auto root as it says in guide but because TWRP is failing in the next step the only way to reboot phone is removing battery as well.
When I pull the battery and let it just reboot, it goes to phone screen and when I run the SU it says binaries are not installed. The device is not rooted.

Michaelk706 said:
It should go to TWRP after you battery pull or to your regular phone screen. Don't keeping going in to download.
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Ok so here is how I got it to work. The link for the Auto root in the guide is for the 910t not the 915t. Duh. I should of double checked. Thanks again for your help. I am happily rooted.

Awesome, glad to hear.

i successfully installed and rooted, but i mistakenly replaced the touchwiz home from my kitkat backup using titanium, since then it is giving force close errors. i already had restored all my data and set the settings as required. Is there a simple way to make it work again. Now im using nova. I even tried to get the system.img.ext4 from the stock then mounted using that linux reader and then obtaining the specific apk from that priv-app and restoring it back to my system/priv-app folder on my mobile. but the force close is not going away.
The force close is only made by the touchwiz home. All other things are working perfectly.

Reflash the update

what is the best version for N915T so far?
I have a brazilian unit, can I flash any rom? Flashing stock rom will trip my knox flag?
Sorry fellas, it's been a while since I had samsung, so I'm kinda lost.
So far I've searched, the answers would be N915TUBU1BOF1, yes, no.
Thanks in advance
Enviado de meu SM-N915T usando Tapatalk

[HELP THREAD] Ask any questions [NOOB FRIENDLY]

Welcome everyone!
This thread has been created for extreme newbies/noobs and for their benefit. Not only noobs, but everyone is free to post questions and also give answers to those questions. Any type of question is allowed as long as it is related about the device. No off-topic discussions are allowed!​
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PoseidonKing

Going back versions?
Ok, I'm pretty good on flashing ROMs and using TWRP. But I was thinking of trying a 5.1.1 Rom, I am rooted running just the stock Rom 6.01 currently. I have a SM-N900W8, so I assume I'll likely have to get the modem too depending on what ROM I choose.
My only concern is going backward, I don't know what kernel I might need to flash? Should be able to keep the answer simplistic in explanation, I just need the warnings and a basic checklist of what to do when going backward. And if I can complete this using just TWRP or whether I need to flash something with Odin or whether Flashfire might work.
Thanks in advance. Sorry I'm not a guy who has time to learn code. I try to donate if I'm going to use someone's work though. Just nice to have my phone run fast and smooth and be able to tinker...

Jetmerritt said:
Ok, I'm pretty good on flashing ROMs and using TWRP. But I was thinking of trying a 5.1.1 Rom, I am rooted running just the stock Rom 6.01 currently. I have a SM-N900W8, so I assume I'll likely have to get the modem too depending on what ROM I choose.
My only concern is going backward, I don't know what kernel I might need to flash? Should be able to keep the answer simplistic in explanation, I just need the warnings and a basic checklist of what to do when going backward. And if I can complete this using just TWRP or whether I need to flash something with Odin or whether Flashfire might work.
Thanks in advance. Sorry I'm not a guy who has time to learn code. I try to donate if I'm going to use someone's work though. Just nice to have my phone run fast and smooth and be able to tinker...
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Hi
What do you mean by 'going backward'? Do you wanna downgrade your device from Marshmallow to Lollipop? If yes, refer to this thread.
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Ok, if going back to a earlier version of Android, then flash the factory full ROM of that version through Odin, then flash custom ROM of same version. Got it, thanks. Sounds like the easiest way.

Jetmerritt said:
Ok, if going back to a earlier version of Android, then flash the factory full ROM of that version through Odin, then flash custom ROM of same version. Got it, thanks. Sounds like the easiest way.
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Yeah. Welcome!
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Stuck N915G
Am using a N915G , it was rooted with CW recovery , since yesterday it would go in restart loop , so i went into recovery and did a reset , still the loop would not go , so i took into a service center they tries kies and it would intall lollipop but half way through it will show " erasing " and then go back to boot loop , now at this point when i re checked the phone there is no CW recovery , so i tried Odin with Marshmallow to flash the system , it shows PASS but during installation " System updating .. erasing " then goes back to reboot so i flashed new set of Pit files , but still the phone stays in boot loop , vibrates then goes off to loop , what am i doing wrong

Won't power on after normal power off.
Hi,
i mean; when i turn of the phone with normal shutdown menu, device power off normally.
But when i attempt to turn on device again, it won't turn on. nothing happens when i press or hold the power button.
only the way to turn on again, "plug a charge cable or usb cable"
after it detects the charge, and shows charging. after then i can turn on the device normal.
but, not possible to turn on without plug the cable once.
so; what can be my device's problem. (there is no another problem) except fast battery drain.
my opinion; humidity damage? or something like that.?
can any oxidation causes this problem?
please reply for help.
thanks.

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Hello, I rooted my Samsung Galaxy Note Edge (N915T) Tmobile way back in 2014, I have since then forgot how to root again. I know that my phone is still rooted because I have SU.
My phone specs right now:
Bootloader: N915TUVU1ANJL
OS Version: KitKat 4.4.4
CPU: ARMv7-A (armeabi-v7a)
Kernel version: 3.10.0-2990579
I saw a post here in XDA about new Custom ROM (7.1.2 AOKP Nougat) and I would like to install custom ROM, and reading the instructions it states that it requires Bootloader 6.0.1 and Modem. I have no idea how to install bootloader and modem up to 6.0.1 on my phone. Kindly please guide me how to identify my current bootloader and how to upgrade up to 6.0.1. Thanks!

Hello,
I am using Odin v3.12.7 and I tried to select (twrp-3.0.2-0-tbltetmo.img) from Odin, but is not selectable because it does not have (.md5) or (.tar), where can I find a TWRP in those file formats?

What custom rom can i flush with my note edge sc-01g docomo japan,

Corrupt microsdcard and otg devices
Hi,
This is about my note edge N915G and what will follow has strangely happened with every kind of rom for the device stock rooted, aokp, customized stock, and slimroms.
What happens is
scard shows as corrupted after busybox/magisk7viper mods I mean the card is fine when I install busy box and magical and viper then in stall viper drivers and it is still good but when I reboot to activate the viper mods my card shows as corruption. I another thing that happens is when the card shows as corrupt, I I can try another card and still shows corrupt and strangely even the devices I connect through otg all show as corrupt. Ii think it is busy box which is needed for viper that does it, but am not sure.
Another guess is that maybe some embedded file on the phone has been deleted or corrupted and that is causing me the trouble. I have installed the Enhanced rom this evening and had set it up with closed root and magical. I it was all fine. I then I installed busy box using smart install and after that opened viper fx 2.5 and viper xhi=fi and each prompted to install drivers and they installed successfully and advised a reboot. It is after reboot that I opened my music player and found no songs which was be aise it is showing my card as corrupt. I strangely even if I reverse the process and uninstall viper drivers then viper apps and finally busybox it still does not change the status of the card. It is either that I install the rom again dirty or restore a system backup that was made while there were no add ons.
I would really appreciate if anyone can help figure this out as I do have the workaround of restoring system but it is tedious as I have to install all apps etc.
I would like to reiterate that this is not the kind of issue associated with Samsung phones in general where they are said to kill microsdcards. This is not the case and the card works flawlessly in a different phone which I did to check. My laptop too has no issues with same card it is a Samsung evo 64 gb card I'm using. Maybe they key is that even other as cards whether I put them in the card slot or in a card reader for otg it shows any card I use as corrupt and even my otg drives show up as corrupt. I think it is something I have never seen happening yet.
Thanks for reading this and for your suggestions and advice. I will look forward to your thoughts and inputs, knowledge and experience.
Regards
Centaur31

anybody install android 7 on note edge ?
please describe the method
i have been tried a lot to root the device but fail with error
in my phone in the developer setting there is no OEM unlock option
in all guide mentioned to this option
my phone model is: N915F
if possible please help me

At&t Samsung Note Edge N915A 6.0.1
Hi I'm a noob. Last phone I "jailbroke" was a IPhone 3gs. Could you link me in the right direction to root my Samsung note edge from At&t 6.0.1 a list of procedures would be great, also a list of downloads. Anything & Everything I need on my phone or my Laptop to complete the process. All input would be appreciated. I just paid a large chunk of $ to Samsung to have my screen replaced and I am the original owner of my device which I paid a lot of money for in 2014, so I would hate to brick my device. Thanks

Hello
I have Samsung Galaxy Note edge n915F and i want to to flash n915g stock rom in it
is it possible. .?
Or if possible any problem will occur. .?
Thanx in advance

Downgrade from 7.0 nogat and get Root to 5.1.1

First of all, don't get your hopes high, i rooted as traditional method like many others. I'm flashaholic and i started new thread for those who upgraded intentionally or accidentally and now think download would brick their sets. it won't. things are pretty obvious here but i repeat I'm sharing this to people who've upgraded for any reasons and have no clue how to downgrade or achieve root.
So i bought a cell (sm g920V) with preinstalled PI2 (MM6.0.1) . found out pingpong root is avail only for 5.02 . i was afraid to downgrade so i searched more. found out nogat 7.0 DQD1 has root. and can be rooted via cf autoroot. i upgraded and i tried. but it didn't worked. on nougat i did everything. tried every root app (both pc and apk ver) but failed. i decided to go back.
here i found This thread by @toutanje which said even i upgraded to nougat, i can safely downgrade to PK2 (6.0.1) , PH1 (6.0.1) and BOG7 (5.1.1) . i flashed BOG7 (5.1.1) directly because during search i've foundout that there is temporary root available for BOK7, and they both are 5.1.1. i did this because BOG7 is earlier version than BOK7, for this i won't have to downgrade but to upgrade that i did. i flashed BOK7 and headed Here, a thread by @klip1 . there wasn't any clear instructions not links no attachments. but thanks to @MrMike2182 who shared main file Here. BEWARE that you'll lose root each time you reboot, but you can gain it back easily by running root apk simply from your mobile. this is better then not having one.
so if you desperately want root. wherever you're on nougat DQD1 or MM. Downgrade to BOK7.
simply follow instructions there and all you have to do is to flash BOG7 from thread mentioned above (for safety as i did did step and i'm not sure if you may directly downgrage to BOK7), then flash BOK7, odin Sboot file (attached). you'll see some yellow codes above when restart. i was stuck there with bootloop on VZ logo. all you need to do is to factory reset. (by pressing and hold vol + & vol down + power button until you see black screen with options. press vol down and highlight second option factory data and reset. now press home button. )
phone will start normally, goto devloper options, enable usb debug, allow unknown sources and than root it with kingroot apk. done.
Those who prefer SuperSu can get lead from Here thanks to @EvilRubberDuck. but i am not sure about point 3. there is nothing attached at first post. tough little search may lead you to success.
Thanks to whoever took even little interst to make this beast rooted. please try to get permanent root for this device too. if anyone know how to get it, or any more info regarding rooting this device. please share. let me aware. i'll really appreciate that.
NOTE : i take no responsibility of what you do to your mobile. you're doing it with your own consent. if you're unsure what you're doing, don't do it. I, developers/members mentioned and xda are not responsible for ANYTHING or what you do to your phone.

Sharjeel.Khan said:
First of all, don't get your hopes high, i rooted as traditional method like many others. I'm flashaholic and i started new thread for those who upgraded intentionally or accidentally and now think download would brick their sets. it won't. things are pretty obvious here but i repeat I'm sharing this to people who've upgraded for any reasons and have no clue how to downgrade or achieve root.
So i bought a cell (sm g920V) with preinstalled PI2 (MM6.0.1) . found out pingpong root is avail only for 5.02 . i was afraid to downgrade so i searched more. found out nogat 7.0 DQD1 has root. and can be rooted via cf autoroot. i upgraded and i tried. but it didn't worked. on nougat i did everything. tried every root app (both pc and apk ver) but failed. i decided to go back.
here i found This thread by @toutanje which said even i upgraded to nougat, i can safely downgrade to PK2 (6.0.1) , PH1 (6.0.1) and BOG7 (5.1.1) . i flashed BOG7 (5.1.1) directly because during search i've foundout that there is temporary root available for BOK7, and they both are 5.1.1. i did this because BOG7 is earlier version than BOK7, for this i won't have to downgrade but to upgrade that i did. i flashed BOK7 and headed Here, a thread by @klip1 . there wasn't any clear instructions not links no attachments. but thanks to @MrMike2182 who shared main file Here. BEWARE that you'll lose root each time you reboot, but you can gain it back easily by running root apk simply from your mobile. this is better then not having one.
so if you desperately want root. wherever you're on nougat DQD1 or MM. Downgrade to BOK7.
simply follow instructions there and all you have to do is to flash BOG7 from thread mentioned above (for safety as i did did step and i'm not sure if you may directly downgrage to BOK7), then flash BOK7, odin Sboot file (attached). you'll see some yellow codes above when restart. i was stuck there with bootloop on VZ logo. all you need to do is to factory reset. (by pressing and hold vol + & vol down + power button until you see black screen with options. press vol down and highlight second option factory data and reset. now press home button. )
phone will start normally, goto devloper options, enable usb debug, allow unknown sources and than root it with kingroot apk. done.
Those who prefer SuperSu can get lead from Here thanks to @EvilRubberDuck. but i am not sure about point 3. there is nothing attached at first post. tough little search may lead you to success.
Thanks to whoever took even little interst to make this beast rooted. please try to get permanent root for this device too. if anyone know how to get it, or any more info regarding rooting this device. please share. let me aware. i'll really appreciate that.
NOTE : i take no responsibility of what you do to your mobile. you're doing it with your own consent. if you're unsure what you're doing, don't do it. I, developers/members mentioned and xda are not responsible for ANYTHING or what you do to your phone.
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If you use the SuperSU instead of KingRoot then you can use my installroot script and then the rootatboot if you need to reboot for some reason however if you are not near a PC at the time and you really need to reboot then use terminal emulator from the play store and open it and type su then enter and on the next line type pkill zygote and voila reboots without PC.

MrMike2182 said:
If you use the SuperSU instead of KingRoot then you can use my installroot script and then the rootatboot if you need to reboot for some reason however if you are not near a PC at the time and you really need to reboot then use terminal emulator from the play store and open it and type su then enter and on the next line type pkill zygote and voila reboots without PC.
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yes i've read this post of yours, i should've added this. Glad you came here and i really appreciate your efforts for s6 users. you've done great job for us.
it'll be great if you attach your script and write or quote your method here too. so users don't have to go through earlier threads and finding things. like me who bought this phone pretty late.
right now i'm using quickreboot apk to get hot reboot which keeps the root. but sometimes when you really need to restart. i see your solution as best.

Sharjeel.Khan said:
yes i've read this post of yours, i should've added this. Glad you came here and i really appreciate your efforts for s6 users. you've done great job for us.
it'll be great if you attach your script and write or quote your method here too. so users don't have to go through earlier threads and finding things. like me who bought this phone pretty late.
right now i'm using quickreboot apk to get hot reboot which keeps the root. but sometimes when you really need to restart. i see your solution as best.
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OK so my phone is on 5.1.1, it was originally on 7.0 so you can downgrade back to the 5.1.1 firmware.. I've included in the file the eng kernel and eng sboot but there's different versions so this one in my file called boot.tar is from the eng kernel to the S6 G925V so if you're using G920V you need to get the eng kernel for that one.. Now first you put the phone into download mode and flash the eng kernel using odin and after the phone boots then using Windows command prompt navigate using the cd command to where the file is you downloaded called S6rootbyMrMike2182 once you're in there type installroot and the script should run and flash everything needed including busybox and then the phone will reboot (it will also boot just this one time without using the rootatboot because the same codes in this file too) now when you click on the SuperSU app it's going to say it needs to update su ignore it and go right to the play store and install/update the SuperSU from there and then the phone should be rooted and ready to go.. If you ever need to reboot for some reason connect the phone to your PC and open a command prompt in the same folder again and run rootatboot and it will set the phone as permissive again so it boots.. You can unplug it after you see the Verizon logo.. If for some reason you aren't near a computer and you really need to reboot then use terminal emulator from the play store and open it and type su and grant root access and then on the next line type pkill zygote and voila reboots without a computer
If you have KingRoot on your phone and you want to get rid of it to use SuperSU thanks to @Chainfire then use this script that I'm listing below.. Also keep terminal emulator open while you are doing this because you might(not all devices just some) get a continuous annoying popup that prevents you from doing anything (thanks to KingRoots junk) so you'll have to use terminal emulator to kill/end that process in order to continue and after you kill/end that process then go delete it immediately! Links to root with SuperSU and KingRoot removal are below!
S6EdgeRootByMrMike2182
KingRoot removal script
G920V ENG Sboot
By the way I nor XDA-DEVELOPERS is responsible for anything you choose to do to your phone! If something goes wrong, just reflash your original firmware but don't go blaming me nor XDA because I don't have to put this up so please do your research before messing with your phone and as always, make a backup of everything you wish to keep! And no this will not delete or wipe your phone unless you choose to! Links are above. You can change it or whatever just give props where it's due!!
SERIOUSLY MAKE A BACKUP OF ALL YOUR PICTURES ETC ETC BEFORE DOWNGRADING AND I'M NOT KIDDING!!!

MrMike2182 said:
OK so my phone is on 5.1.1, it was originally on 7.0 so you can downgrade back to the 5.1.1 firmware.....
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great. you completed the thread :highfive:
Didn't know about script removing kr.. wil give it a try for sure. :good:

ok i'm getting confuse here. can you please provide exact files that needed to flash on g920V please ? i mean eng kernel and sboot ? and the file with odin says "G920A_Kernel_Root_5.1.1_S****.tar", A ? isn't A refers to at & t ?
i'm afraid if i may flash wrong file. can you please help me here with exact files needed for us (G920v) ?
and when i'm running installroot via cmd, it execute it goes like it created by you until daemon started successfully for like for five to 8 sec and then disappear. phone doesn't reboot. nothing happens. ,

can anyone confirm if i can directly downgrade to BOK7 ? im currently on DQD1 also can anyone guide me how to actually flash my phone like step wise im new here.. I upgraded to 7.0 but I desperately want root now I've odin installed i just need some1 to teach me how to do it like where to select sboot file and other files
Thanks

Sharjeel.Khan said:
so if you desperately want root. wherever you're on nougat DQD1 or MM. Downgrade to BOK7.
simply follow instructions there and all you have to do is to flash BOG7 from thread mentioned above (for safety as i did did step and i'm not sure if you may directly downgrade to BOK7), then flash BOK7.
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Muhammad Aliyan said:
can anyone confirm if i can directly downgrade to BOK7 ? im currently on DQD1 also can anyone guide me how to actually flash my phone like step wise im new here.. I upgraded to 7.0 but I desperately want root now I've odin installed i just need some1 to teach me how to do it like where to select sboot file and other files
Thanks
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welcome here. first things first, i don't mean to discourage you but if you don't know about where to "put sboot and other files", you really shouldn't be doing this. additionally downgrading is a risky process where things get messy due to single mistake .
To answer your question directly, NO. i've read a post somewhere here that we can only downgrade to mentioned (in 1st post) firmware. OP there tried to downgrade to other fw but failed.
and that is exactly why i did long and safe procedure and downgraded to BOG7 and then BOK7. . both are 5.1.
2nd question : you need to put sboot file in "AP" section of odin. (be careful with using it)
i assume you have G920V, which have locked bootloader, my suggestion would be... its not worth it. trust me. even if you downgrade, and rooted too, you'll loose root if you restart your device. and you cannot install recovery and so on. there is no permanent root for this device.
Exchange your device for international version or so, either wait for it and enjoy being on nougat. devs are working on it may be. some claim to root nougat too. better don't downgrade and much better if you stop right there when you don't have basic knowledge about this. you'll end up having paper weight instead of device.

Sharjeel.Khan said:
welcome here. first things first, i don't mean to discourage you but if you don't know about where to "put sboot and other files", you really shouldn't be doing this. additionally downgrading is a risky process where things get messy due to single mistake .
To answer your question directly, NO. i've read a post somewhere here that we can only downgrade to mentioned (in 1st post) firmware. OP there tried to downgrade to other fw but failed.
and that is exactly why i did long and safe procedure and downgraded to BOG7 and then BOK7. . both are 5.1.
2nd question : you need to put sboot file in "AP" section of odin. (be careful with using it)
i assume you have G920V, which have locked bootloader, my suggestion would be... its not worth it. trust me. even if you downgrade, and rooted too, you'll loose root if you restart your device. and you cannot install recovery and so on. there is no permanent root for this device.
Exchange your device for international version or so, either wait for it and enjoy being on nougat. devs are working on it may be. some claim to root nougat too. better don't downgrade and much better if you stop right there when you don't have basic knowledge about this. you'll end up having paper weight instead of device.
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But on 5.1.1 my battery life was so good now it just keeps draining even on power saving just drain and drain I previously also upgraded using Odin from 5.1.1 to 7.0 (biggest mistake) and i'm regretting it although its much better it terms of improvements and performance i just cant live with this battery life also i need root for WifiKill and to hack in-app purchases .. and i don't reboot my device often..
so if im downgrading to both of these BOK7 or BOG7 i need to use the sboot file u provided right ?

Muhammad Aliyan said:
But on 5.1.1 my battery life was so good now it just keeps draining even on power saving just drain and drain I previously also upgraded using Odin from 5.1.1 to 7.0 (biggest mistake) and i'm regretting it although its much better it terms of improvements and performance i just cant live with this battery life also i need root for WifiKill and to hack in-app purchases .. and i don't reboot my device often..
so if im downgrading to both of these BOK7 or BOG7 i need to use the sboot file u provided right ?
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alright. nothing to worry about. just downgrade like i mentioned on OP (for safe side as no one here to confirm)
okay so like i said you just need to put the provided file (all credits to original dev/coder) in AP section and flash after you install BOK7. .
i can only tell you about BOK7 as i've done and using this. not G7.
so after to downgrade to bok7, let it boot properly. factory reset your phone, go to download mode and flash attached file using odin. (uncheck all options but f reset time and auto reboot)
phone will restart, and you'll see some green numbers and something when booting. let it boot. go to dev options enable usb debugging. uncheck "verify apps usgin adb" and... root either from kingroot (comes with 100 of ads even on lock screen) or look at this post by MrMike2182 who gave us superSU :victory:
and most important part here : make a backup of everything. and i take no responsibility of what you do to your mobile. you're doing it with your own will. if you're unsure what you're doing, don't do it. I, developers/members mentioned here and xda are not responsible for ANYTHING in any way.
good luck :good:

Sharjeel.Khan said:
alright. nothing to worry about. just downgrade like i mentioned on OP (for safe side as no one here to confirm)
okay so like i said you just need to put the provided file (all credits to original dev/coder) in AP section and flash after you install BOK7. .
i can only tell you about BOK7 as i've done and using this. not G7.
so after to downgrade to bok7, let it boot properly. factory reset your phone, go to download mode and flash attached file using odin. (uncheck all options but f reset time and auto reboot)
phone will restart, and you'll see some green numbers and something when booting. let it boot. go to dev options enable usb debugging. uncheck "verify apps usgin adb" and... root either from kingroot (comes with 100 of ads even on lock screen) or look at this post by MrMike2182 who gave us superSU :victory:
and most important part here : make a backup of everything. and i take no responsibility of what you do to your mobile. you're doing it with your own will. if you're unsure what you're doing, don't do it. I, developers/members mentioned here and xda are not responsible for ANYTHING in any way.
good luck :good:
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Quick question if i can root my device with this method it possible to install xposed framework via Flashfire?, just a question.
If not possible install xposed not a problem, better root than nothing, and i am not reboot so much, to say nothing.
And like say Muhammad Aliyan, the battery in 7.0 is much more less than 5.1.1
(Sorry for my bad english.)

LuisElListo said:
Quick question if i can root my device with this method it possible to install xposed framework via Flashfire?, just a question.
If not possible install xposed not a problem, better root than nothing, and i am not reboot so much, to say nothing.
And like say Muhammad Aliyan, the battery in 7.0 is much more less than 5.1.1
(Sorry for my bad english.)
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i have tried it earlier and failed but now when i saw youre asking this, i gave it another try and i'm stuck on bootloop. lol.
better don't do it.
i've read it that xposed is not compatible to our devices (64bit) yet ( just read it not confirming it) + in xposed official thread, it has been warned that bootloops occur in samsung stock roms. soi'd say do not try this.

Sharjeel.Khan said:
i have tried it earlier and failed but now when i saw youre asking this, i gave it another try and i'm stuck on bootloop. lol.
better don't do it.
i've read it that xposed is not compatible to our devices (64bit) yet ( just read it not confirming it) + in xposed official thread, it has been warned that bootloops occur in samsung stock roms. soi'd say do not try this.
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So close, well better wait to safe method in stock room, or unlock bootloader. Thanks anyway.

Sharjeel.Khan said:
alright. nothing to worry about. just downgrade like i mentioned on OP (for safe side as no one here to confirm)
okay so like i said you just need to put the provided file (all credits to original dev/coder) in AP section and flash after you install BOK7. .
i can only tell you about BOK7 as i've done and using this. not G7.
so after to downgrade to bok7, let it boot properly. factory reset your phone, go to download mode and flash attached file using odin. (uncheck all options but f reset time and auto reboot)
phone will restart, and you'll see some green numbers and something when booting. let it boot. go to dev options enable usb debugging. uncheck "verify apps usgin adb" and... root either from kingroot (comes with 100 of ads even on lock screen) or look at this post by MrMike2182 who gave us superSU :victory:
and most important part here : make a backup of everything. and i take no responsibility of what you do to your mobile. you're doing it with your own will. if you're unsure what you're doing, don't do it. I, developers/members mentioned here and xda are not responsible for ANYTHING in any way.
good luck :good:
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everything was good I downgraded to BOG 7 first with odin all good then OK7 and again all good successfully booted up everything is fine fingerprint sensor etc right after i flash the sboot file my fingerprint sensor stopped working it says an error occurred can you please help me .. phone is rooted though but cmon fingerprint sensor i can't live without it..
Edit: tried factory reset and restarting, none worked.
edit2: reflashed OK7 again and its fingerprint is working but can't root. flashed sboot to root but fingerprint stopped working.
edit3: again flashed OK7 then sboot again green text in the corner again root succeed but again fingerprint not working guess something wrong with the sboot..

Muhammad Aliyan said:
everything was good I downgraded to BOG 7 first with odin all good then OK7 and again all good successfully booted up everything is fine fingerprint sensor etc right after i flash the sboot file my fingerprint sensor stopped working it says an error occurred can you please help me .. phone is rooted though but cmon fingerprint sensor i can't live without it..
Edit: tried factory reset and restarting, none worked.
edit2: reflashed OK7 again and its fingerprint is working but can't root. flashed sboot to root but fingerprint stopped working.
edit3: again flashed OK7 then sboot again green text in the corner again root succeed but again fingerprint not working guess something wrong with the sboot..
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thats strange because i had FP working while rooted from same sboot file that i attached.
try downloading from another source like in second post where mrmike2182 shared it. and try removing Samsung account (if its there, don't forget to turn off reactivation lock before that.)
see if it helps.

Sharjeel.Khan said:
thats strange because i had FP working while rooted from same sboot file that i attached.
try downloading from another source like in second post where mrmike2182 shared it. and try removing Samsung account (if its there, don't forget to turn off reactivation lock before that.)
see if it helps.
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Same issue with this flash OK7 FP work ok, but install Sboot and FP not working.
edit1: cant root the device i open cmd with adm permission, installroot, daemon is stop, is starting, after close cmd and the phone not reboot.

LuisElListo said:
Same issue with this flash OK7 FP work ok, but install Sboot and FP not working.
edit1: cant root the device i open cmd with adm permission, installroot, daemon is stop, is starting, after close cmd and the phone not reboot.
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hmm. i believe FP didn't came friendly with this sboot. any experienced dev might help us out here
make sure you have proper drivers installed and have working adb. read instructions, search fourm. by the way, for same kind of issues, i had to go with kingroot.

Sharjeel.Khan said:
hmm. i believe FP didn't came friendly with this sboot. any experienced dev might help us out here
make sure you have proper drivers installed and have working adb. read instructions, search fourm. by the way, for same kind of issues, i had to go with kingroot.
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Well better than nothing, uninstall all bloatware for my phone (finally), FP sensor yes it to cool but, meee y si better pin or patron.
Just have to try install Xposed and all done.
Do you try to install official xposed? Or the unofficial for Samsung Stock https://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/unofficial-xposed-samsung-lollipop-t3180960

LuisElListo said:
Well better than nothing, uninstall all bloatware for my phone (finally), FP sensor yes it to cool but, meee y si better pin or patron.
Just have to try install Xposed and all done.
Do you try to install official xposed? Or the unofficial for Samsung Stock https://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/unofficial-xposed-samsung-lollipop-t3180960
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i'd love to try right now but i can't because i'm currently working on something else.
but for your assistance, Here is what you're looking for. its a success.

Sharjeel.Khan said:
i'd love to try right now but i can't because i'm currently working on something else.
but for your assistance, Here is what you're looking for. its a success.
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I try a shoot.
Its working, its ****ing working, I sacrifices FP, and Supersu but I dont mind i have xposed and a root.
imgur(dot)com/a/zLvrD
Edit1: bad news activated module xposed requeried reboot, soo the root is lost and requiered to root again with kingroot the problem is my percent is not advance 01%. Also every time I rooted the phone is slowing arriving a point where it restarted alone and is only 01%.
If i a factoy reset i lost xposed and root or better reflash the Rom OK7?

Galaxy S6 G920-F first Mod for return my phone to life

Hello to all.
I have this phone for a little longer than two years, the warranty has expired and now it's very slow and the battery will not last much longer.
I wanted to ask you if you can advise me the best rom for my phone, light and fast.
--- now i have Android 7.0 G920FXXU5EQCD ---
I would also like to ask if there is a way to keep all whatsapp chats, even archived ones.

Mattmod7 said:
Hello to all.
I have this phone for a little longer than two years, the warranty has expired and now it's very slow and the battery will not last much longer.
I wanted to ask you if you can advise me the best rom for my phone, light and fast.
--- now i have Android 7.0 G920FXXU5EQCD ---
I would also like to ask if there is a way to keep all whatsapp chats, even archived ones.
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First of all, you must root your phone!
So:
1. Install Odin http://odindownload.com/download/Odin3_v3.10.6.zip
2. Install modded recovery / root https://dl.twrp.me/zeroflte/twrp-3.1.1-0-zeroflte.img.tar
2.1 See video https://youtu.be/p8uM3O85bJo
3. Download and install with recovery, in my opinion, SamStock ROM or Global Elite ROM v4
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/samsung-galaxy-s-6--s-6-edge-unified-development/rom-samstock-rom-t3649798
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/development/sm-g920f-sm-g925f-griffin-t3435461

dinamo1975 said:
First of all, you must root your phone!
So:
1. Install Odin http://odindownload.com/download/Odin3_v3.10.6.zip
2. Install modded recovery / root https://dl.twrp.me/zeroflte/twrp-3.1.1-0-zeroflte.img.tar
2.1 See video https://youtu.be/p8uM3O85bJo
3. Download and install with recovery, in my opinion, SamStock ROM or Global Elite ROM v4
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/samsung-galaxy-s-6--s-6-edge-unified-development/rom-samstock-rom-t3649798
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/development/sm-g920f-sm-g925f-griffin-t3435461
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thank you very much man
tomorrow ill try to do it!
for the whatsapp question can you say something to me?
Sorry for my eng, im italian

dinamo1975 said:
First of all, you must root your phone!
So:
1. Install Odin http://odindownload.com/download/Odin3_v3.10.6.zip
2. Install modded recovery / root https://dl.twrp.me/zeroflte/twrp-3.1.1-0-zeroflte.img.tar
2.1 See video https://youtu.be/p8uM3O85bJo
3. Download and install with recovery, in my opinion, SamStock ROM or Global Elite ROM v4
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/samsung-galaxy-s-6--s-6-edge-unified-development/rom-samstock-rom-t3649798
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/development/sm-g920f-sm-g925f-griffin-t3435461
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Thanks for the guidance dinamo1975. I followed these steps and have successfully rooted my SM-G920F using Odin/Twrp. Is there a modified ROM available for this phone (S6) based on LineageOS? If I've understood correctly these 2 ROMs are debloated stock ROMs. I've looked but couldn't find anything. Maybe there is no such thing?

Hey guys
i have installed ODIN and downloaded latest TWRP, but now? from video i don't understand what to do.. in RAR twrp folder there is an ISO image..

Mattmod7 said:
Hey guys
i have installed ODIN and downloaded latest TWRP, but now? from video i don't understand what to do.. in RAR twrp folder there is an ISO image..
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I used the you tube guide provided by usmanalitoo called "How to Root Samsung Galaxy S6/S6 Edge/S6 Edge Plus Nougat 7.0 Easily!"
Search for it. This message board prevents me from posting the URL because I am a "New User".
It has much more detail. It's a bit fast so I had to watch some sections several times to see what he was doing.
Make sure you've downloaded the latest version of Odin and Twrp. He shows how this is done.
He uses a file called Nougat_Root_SuperSu_No_kernel_included.zip which he downloads from MediaFire.
You have to read the URL for this download from the screen shot. It's a bit awkward. You end up with a fully
rooted phone with Twrp as the active recovery software so you are all set to install custom ROMs quite
easily. I should warn you that there is a marked shortage of ROMs for the S6, plenty for the S5 and for the
S7. For the S6 there seem to be very few. Why? I have no idea.
At 3.41 in the video, the first time he boots the phone into Twrp recovery mode I had problems. It did
not happen as smoothly as it does in the video. I had to reboot the phone MANY times and repeatedly
use the VOL-UP+POWER+HOME key combination before the phone reluctantly booted into Twrp.
You can see from the comments under the video that many people had the same issue. But it does
rectify itself eventually.
I may be able to help if you get stuck. Good luck.

Guys, i have installed the latest firmware by odin but when i try to instal TWRP at the and i recieve a message like "blocked by r/L"
the phone work well but i have done nothing in this way..

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Hey man @rifek4
finally i have done all! now it is rooted correctly!
now i have 2 issue:
-samsung healt doesn't work
-continuous appearing of request for passwor for samsung account.
how can i resolve these?
id like also to do 2 things:
-use youtube also when screen is off
-drop down notification bar simply sliding on display
are these possible whit root?

Mattmod7 said:
Guys, i have installed the latest firmware by odin but when i try to instal TWRP at the and i recieve a message like "blocked by r/L"
the phone work well but i have done nothing in this way..
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r/L is 'Reactivation Lock' I believe.
There's a thread about it here -
https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s6/help/bypass-samsung-reactivation-lock-t3250282

Ok guys, now root is done!
Id like to ndo 2 things:
-use youtube also when screen is off
-drop down notification bar simply sliding on display
Is this possible?
I have a problem..there is a continue samsung account password notifications, i insert password but it reapper after few minutes..
How can i do?