I been looking into all the forums for the s6 not to much going on in development they were able to gain root recently but not too many custom rom I'm glad I bought the s5!!
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I been looking into all the forums for the s6 not to much going on in development they were able to gain root recently but not too many custom rom I'm glad I bought the s5!!
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You mean the phone that came out a month ago? What did you expect? That happens for every new device that comes out, it doesn't mean there's no development or that it's a failure. It just means it's a new phone, not many own it, new technology to crack, etc...:good:
I been looking for a rom to port a few app over to the s5
I was looking at getting it, but I can't be on the phone and Internet at the same time, lame.
nathan951 said:
I was looking at getting it, but I can't be on the phone and Internet at the same time, lame.
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I thought that issue was only with sprint? My nephew has the s5 and he can't do that be on the phone and Internet at the same time If Verizon gonna start to do the same I guess I'm gonna have to switch carrier in the future
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Here's your sign:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2690703
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I am a rep for Verizon and Samsung advocate I must say the S6 has the worst design I have ever seen. On the up side it has the best screen I have ever seen. Glass back and raised camera is just the worst idea and main reason I got away from Apple that and no removable storage
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I am a rep for Verizon and Samsung advocate I must say the S6 has the worst design I have ever seen. On the up side it has the best screen I have ever seen. Glass back and raised camera is just the worst idea and main reason I got away from Apple that and no removable storage
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If it drops on its edge, seems like the screen would fracture immediately!
If you drop it with no case the whole phone will crack front and back.
they rooted S6 but we can't easily (one-click solution) root S5? /sigh
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tygib said:
they rooted S6 but we can't root S5? /sigh
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Of course you can root the S5, where have you been?
sean19661 said:
I been looking into all the forums for the s6 not to much going on in development they were able to gain root recently but not too many custom rom I'm glad I bought the s5!!
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Maybe I'm missing something, but is there any aosp roms available for the att s5 that is a year old?
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Of course you can root the S5, where have you been?
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There's a one-click solution to rooting the latest S5 build number that doesn't involve downgrading firmware? Dang, apparently I've been away! Do you have a link to this? That would be awesome, thanks.
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There's a one-click solution to rooting the latest S5 build number that doesn't involve downgrading firmware? Dang, apparently I've been away! Do you have a link to this? That would be awesome, thanks.
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You still have to downgrade to ncg firmware, but it's a one click app that does it. But the s5 is still perfectly rootable, it's easy.
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There's a one-click solution to rooting the latest S5 build number that doesn't involve downgrading firmware? Dang, apparently I've been away! Do you have a link to this? That would be awesome, thanks.
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No you have to downgrade and towelroot. You claimed there was no root for the S5, there certainly is, it's just not a one-click method.
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No you have to downgrade and towelroot. You claimed there was no root for the S5, there certainly is, it's just not a one-click method.
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I clearly meant an easy solution, not 7 different steps and downgrading.
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You still have to downgrade to ncg firmware, but it's a one click app that does it. But the s5 is still perfectly rootable, it's easy.
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Yeah, meh. One-click solution on the latest builds or meh.
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I clearly meant an easy solution, not 7 different steps and downgrading.
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Yeah, meh. One-click solution on the latest builds or meh.
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It wasn't really clear by your initial comment what you meant. You're not going to get a 1 click root for the S5. Once the TR process was made, that was it, root achieved. The phone can be rooted, so no more development needs to go into an already proven concept, just so some people won't have to downgrade. :good:
Yes you can use data and phone at the same -- Verizon "Advanced Calling"
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I was looking at getting it, but I can't be on the phone and Internet at the same time, lame.
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It's pretty dumb they didn't enable this out of the box. On Verizon, you need to go into your vzw account and enable the free option for "advanced calling 1.0". It'll push VOLTE to your phone, which you can enable in settings -> mobile networks (i think it's under some other menu item on the S6). Bang, it'll now do both. I know, dumb.
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I been looking into all the forums for the s6 not to much going on in development they were able to gain root recently but not too many custom rom I'm glad I bought the s5!!
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Huh? I've had more options in a week than a year w klte
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Gave my S5 to my daughter. She's only 12, any ROMs? And has anyone tried the multiboot port? I have multirom and its nice
Related
DO YOU WANT 4.3 WITHOUT LOCKING YOUR BOOTLOADER OR KNOX? DO I HAVE A LITTLE TREAT FOR YOU: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2591895
We now have a safestrap! Mind you its an ALPHA and should be used with caution there are currently NO Roms that support it but it does have TWRP. So backups are possible. Read up and download here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2605648
Now that the 4.3 update is out the old thread isn't very accurate.
So I'm making this so we can talk about it!
Rules:
-No spamming
-Be nice
-HAVE FUN
DISCLAMER FOR TAKING THIS UPDATE: your bootloader will become perminantly locked after updating. So if you are fine with no more Roms or Kernels then update away. any rooting applications other then the one listed below will cause hard brick. any attempts to downgrade to MF! HARD BRICK
Some general info on the update rooting ROMs and such
Useful information:
Saferoot for rooting after 4.3: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758&highlight=s3
What is "Knox": http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47800268
a good write up on the cons of 4.3 by our local CYanogenMod maintainer @invisiblek : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1788313
First? Ha..ha...ha.
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so... if i go back to a stock rooted nan, i wont be able to go back to cm11?
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On/Off Button uses words "on and off" instead of the sign
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Cannot swipe left (or right) to access lock screen camera (3rd app must do that)
No Swipe to Unlock with passcode on
smart--phone said:
View Changes I don't like:
On/Off Button uses words "on and off" instead of the sign
Emojis have changed and they look worse than 4.1 (IMO)
Cannot swipe left (or right) to access lock screen camera (3rd app must do that)
No Swipe to Unlock with passcode on
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More of a 4.3 thing
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Screenshots would be great. I don't have a clue what tw 4.3 looks like lol.
jamminjon82 said:
Screenshots would be great. I don't have a clue what tw 4.3 looks like lol.
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Not sure many actually "installed" the OTA, think most are waiting for beans and them to crack it open.
Aren't those guys all on the s4?
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More of a 4.3 thing
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Yeah. Meant to change title. Oh well.
You may want to retitle this thread as "TW 4.3" since, you know, 4.3 existed on AOSP for some months.
Beans said on twitter that he hard bricked his s3
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Beans said on twitter that he hard bricked his s3
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Which means VZW probably has some trickery in this to permalock the bootloader, so be careful.
Can anybody please check what languages does 4.3 have and if they're any different from 4.1.2? As we won't have root as of now, I'm afraid to lose support of one specific language enabled by Language Enabler. Thanks in advance!
Well this is great news. Maybe i'll run it over the holidays for the Camera. Can't wait to see what our great Devs can do with this!
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Which means VZW probably has some trickery in this to permalock the bootloader, so be careful.
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great, permalocked bootloader . The Sprint and T-mobile versions were cracked though...
Someone said delete the new boot loader in the update zip, that's what they had to with the old Motorola.
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great, permalocked bootloader . The Sprint and T-mobile versions were cracked though...
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Sprint and TMobile are never locked. Just Verizon and ATT. This is basically same as S4 and it has never been unlocked. They are blowing Q-Fuses like old Moto.
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kirkwoodlucas said:
Someone said delete the new boot loader in the update zip, that's what they had to with the old Motorola.
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Think there is something also in the TZ partition if I remember right.
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Sprint and TMobile are never locked. Just Verizon and ATT. This is basically same as S4 and it has never been unlocked. They are blowing Q-Fuses like old Moto.
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Think there is something also in the TZ partition if I remember right.
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yeah there is a check in the trustzone I believe
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I wonder who else is going to try and install it
So seeing that Beans hardbricked his S3, is the only way to unroot back to stock, re-lock the bootloader, and then get the update?
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So seeing that Beans hardbricked his S3, is the only way to unroot back to stock, re-lock the bootloader, and then get the update?
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Pretty much. I tried to update and it failed. I'm rooted on stock TW and unlocked. Tried a few things and I can't even get back to a stock unrooted rom
I guess I'll wait for a rooted rom.
Hi all,
Please read this news and share your opinions and keep our fingers crossed....
http://www.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5-bootloader-has-been-unlocked/
ive been waiting over a year for this this is awesome cant wait wait to get a nice custom rom onto this phone
I hate one of the responses on the video. "Verizon would pay more for this than any user would." I'll donate seriously if this was released. Would no longer have to bug my boss to upgrade to the Nexus 6 just so I can do what I want with my phone.
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I hate one of the responses on the video. "Verizon would pay more for this than any user would." I'll donate seriously if this was released. Would no longer have to bug my boss to upgrade to the Nexus 6 just so I can do what I want with my phone.
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I am completely psyched for this!! I passed on a galaxy s6 just so I could still use my microsd card from my htc one remix, and I passed on a g4 for the fingerprint scanner so this is awesome news for this device, I would love to use cyanogenmod on here and its a definite positive knowing that once this is released, I can use marshmallow before its official ota release too! Plus the chance of this phone becoming dead in the forums will be slim to nothing once this is released, this is absolutely amazing news in my opinion. I don't care if they charge to unlock the bootloader or not, I'll be one of the first too pay to get mine unlocked and then I can be one of the cool kids with roms again lol ?
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And the Verizon would pay quote I think is bs, they're making money either way, they could care less.
I hope it works. I have the dev edition and development is getting stale. This would open up a lot more development, assuming the devs haven't already abandoned this phone.
Only a few more months with the phone, why not go out in style! Hope this is true.
And they're probably going to sit on this and never do anything with it, or worse, sell the exploit to Samsung/Verizon. :/
Does this mean those of us who have unrooted, stock OG5 builds might also get root? Normally root comes first, then maybe unlocking the boot loader, correct? I am noob, but was hoping an unlocked boot loader might make a root exploit easier as well. Am I crazy?
Root, with the unlocked bootloader, would mean I could finally get out of my stock Verizon rom (when I'm on a t mobile mvno).
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Does this mean those of us who have unrooted, stock OG5 builds might also get root? Normally root comes first, then maybe unlocking the boot loader, correct? I am noob, but was hoping an unlocked boot loader might make a root exploit easier as well. Am I crazy?
Root, with the unlocked bootloader, would mean I could finally get out of my stock Verizon rom (when I'm on a t mobile mvno).
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It depends on what the unlock method requires. If it needs root then it won't work. If it doesn't need root then it's likely that OG5 will be able to unlock.
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@beaups can you supply us with any info on a possible public release?
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Does this mean those of us who have unrooted, stock OG5 builds might also get root? Normally root comes first, then maybe unlocking the boot loader, correct? I am noob, but was hoping an unlocked boot loader might make a root exploit easier as well. Am I crazy?
Root, with the unlocked bootloader, would mean I could finally get out of my stock Verizon rom (when I'm on a t mobile mvno).
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Once bootloader is unlocked, the possibility is unlimited, any custom roms can be flash and root is just a piece of cake. If the bootloader is unlocked, we can flash a custom kernel where it allowed to root....at will. ...
And i just saw this comment and it made me sad.
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And they're probably going to sit on this and never do anything with it, or worse, sell the exploit to Samsung/Verizon. :/
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If OEMs or Carriers bought exploits, I would be rich and no longer be posting on XDA. They don't.
According to what he's actually doing on the computer via ADB, he's using root commands which means it may require root. This is only speculation though because he does flash a bootloader file via Odin too and obviously you don't need root for Odin.
So essentially it could just be as easy as flashing a bootloader file via Odin.
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If OEMs or Carriers bought exploits, I would be rich and no longer be posting on XDA. They don't.
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Do you know if it'll be released?
It should be packed into something like sunshine or mofo, my two cents is that developers who find exploits should take money for it because if not you get burnt out easily.
Newyork! said:
Do you know if it'll be released?
It should be packed into something like sunshine or mofo, my two cents is that developers who find exploits should take money for it because if not you get burnt out easily.
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I'm told he has no plans to release it.
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I'm told he has no plans to release it.
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Ouch. It's sad that the news regarding this got out to the general community like it did. It's tough pill to swallow for me, but I can understand why beaups would keep it private. No need to rage guys, but it does stink when things like this can't be released even with a giant warning label slapped on it..
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I'm told he has no plans to release it.
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well thats just terrible lol. dont you just love showing the world just to not release it lol. but oh well, his work to make that decision and he has spoken lol
i got rid of my s5 anyways back in April
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jcase said:
I'm told he has no plans to release it.
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That kinda really sucks, this will kill the s5's life
jcase said:
If OEMs or Carriers bought exploits, I would be rich and no longer be posting on XDA. They don't.
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I know someone who could pay for your exploits. Look here https://mobile.twitter.com/Zerodium/status/644107653745016832
iamdude said:
I know someone who could pay for your exploits. Look here https://mobile.twitter.com/Zerodium/status/644107653745016832
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I have my own customers, middle men take a % and keep me from knowing where things go but thanks.
Any thoughts about new update?
New features added?
Well, trying to add screens, but can't figure it out.
Think i got it. Haven't made 10 posts yet so can't link imgur. So disappointed.
What update?
Edit: I'll be.... manually checked for the update and I'm receiving one that's 45.7MB Will keep updated
That is the security update.. Got it this morning
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Prl got an update with sprint also.. Should be 55050 now.. Was 55030 I believe..
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Here's what it's listing:
Version N920PVPS2AOK3/N920PSPT2AOK3/N920PVPS2AOK3
*The security of your device has been improved.
A software update can include, but not limited to:
-Device stability improvements, bug fixes.
-New and/or enhanced features
-Further improvements to performance
To get the best from your device, please keep your phone up to date and regularly check for software updates.
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My take is it's just a security update rather anything else.
Can you still root and install a recovery after the update?
I get a error in recovery @30 % when trying to take the update on a stock n5 ! Any suggestions would be great
Looks like they tryimg to block root again
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mine is updating right now 48mb and my nexus 6 is also updating to 6.0.1
Actually funny thing, my ipad just got ios 9.2 and some huge windows 10 update. all at the same time.
stas333 said:
mine is updating right now 48mb and my nexus 6 is also updating to 6.0.1
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Please let us know if you can root and install recovery after updating.
DarkManX4lf said:
Please let us know if you can root and install recovery after updating.
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not planning on rooting anything.
stas333 said:
not planning on rooting anything.
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why are you not rooting then note 5
smiley45 said:
why are you not rooting then note 5
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No need to. The phone is great straight out of the box. I have been rooting phones since hoc evos, and I'm finally happy with phones today. Additionally, once you root it, it's a pain in the butt to update the software and many other little things. So that's why
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No need to. The phone is great straight out of the box. I have been rooting phones since hoc evos, and I'm finally happy with phones today. Additionally, once you root it, it's a pain in the butt to update the software and many other little things. So that's why
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cool i here that form alot of people mine was rooted but im not running root becasue i am waiting on 6.0 to come this month...
smiley45 said:
cool i here that form alot of people mine was rooted but im not running root becasue i am waiting on 6.0 to come this month...
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With the newest software, root is somewhat useless. Xposed may not work correctly, no OTA, plus note 5 has the electronic root thing, so when you tooth the phone, it is tripped and can never be returned to original state, thus, service providers will know it is rooted and may deny repair, replacement.
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With the newest software, root is somewhat useless. Xposed may not work correctly, no OTA, plus note 5 has the electronic root thing, so when you tooth the phone, it is tripped and can never be returned to original state, thus, service providers will know it is rooted and may deny repair, replacement.
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i just brought my phone i going to go see can i replace it real quick .. any ideals
smiley45 said:
i just brought my phone i going to go see can i replace it real quick .. any ideals
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no idea man.
stas333 said:
With the newest software, root is somewhat useless. Xposed may not work correctly, no OTA, plus note 5 has the electronic root thing, so when you tooth the phone, it is tripped and can never be returned to original state, thus, service providers will know it is rooted and may deny repair, replacement.
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I see your point bit IMO rooting is better than stock. Xposed works fine, I like my Adaway and youtube ad block, other phone customizations etc.
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stas333 said:
not planning on rooting anything.
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Nice, can someone else let us know if rooting is possible with the OK3 update?
Reminds of the note 4 0e1 update lol
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stas333 said:
With the newest software, root is somewhat useless. Xposed may not work correctly, no OTA, plus note 5 has the electronic root thing, so when you tooth the phone, it is tripped and can never be returned to original state, thus, service providers will know it is rooted and may deny repair, replacement.
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You do realize sprint doesn't even remotely care right? They just ask that you have "stock" when you have a problem and need the device serviced. However if you are stock rooted this has no bearing whatsoever.
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no idea man.
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Kies should work, no?
I know it's hit or miss but try it
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millerboy3 said:
You do realize sprint doesn't even remotely care right? They just ask that you have "stock" when you have a problem and need the device serviced. However if you are stock rooted this has no bearing whatsoever.
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I don't think he's worried about Sprint. He just wants stock.
Hey guys, I recently purchased a second hand Galaxy S6 (not an Edge variant) and I'm curious as to how exactly, I go about rooting it in order to unlock it. I remember rooting my S3 was relatively straight forward, but this seems a little more complex partly due to just how many options there are for all the different models.
I'm on Android 5.1.1, and my build number is currently: LMY47X.G920FXXU3QOJF
If anybody could point me towards a relevant guide or provide a little more information, that'd be awesome. Cheers!
Get into downloadmode, flash a kernel with autoroot via Odin. Reboot and congratulations ^^
Alfa Kenny One said:
Get into downloadmode, flash a kernel with autoroot via Odin. Reboot and congratulations ^^
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Neat, thanks for the response!
Would this Kernel suffice? http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...nt/kernel-hacker-kernel-s6-universal-t3254487
Also, as a result, would this make my phone automatically unlocked from all network carriers?
You can use that kernel. I use SpaceX kernel. They are both with autoroot.
I dont know if it unlock all network carriers. I think phone can already support different ROM's from different carriers.
I flashed for example French ROM. And now im on the official dutch again
Alfa Kenny One said:
You can use that kernel. I use SpaceX kernel. They are both with autoroot.
I dont know if it unlock all network carriers. I think phone can already support different ROM's from different carriers.
I flashed for example French ROM. And now im on the official dutch again
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I managed to get it working. For those who are curious, this is a great video that illustrates exactly what to download and from where, depending on your region.
Now that I'm rooted, however, does anybody have any idea how to unlock my device?
Try a Nexus 6P
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Try a Nexus 6P
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Great answer!
Seriously though, considering I just bought this, and Nexus 6Ps are about 200 more here, that's not really an option.
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Try a Nexus 6P
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I wouldn't waste my hard earned money on Nexus Junk. And make no mistake, they are all junk.
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Casperf1 said:
I managed to get it working. For those who are curious, this is a great video that illustrates exactly what to download and from where, depending on your region.
Now that I'm rooted, however, does anybody have any idea how to unlock my device?
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Have you tried calling EE? I think they'll do it for a small fee.
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I wouldn't waste my hard earned money on Nexus Junk. And make no mistake, they are all junk.
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Have you tried calling EE? I think they'll do it for a small fee.
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I'd rather this not turn into a 'what device is better' thread, please.
And I'm gonna go into their store today and see what they can do for me. Apparently, it's only £8.99 for an unlock, I just wondered if there existed any free method.
I have full ODIN firmware with build G955U1UEU1AQDC for AT&T SM-G955U1 model. Question is: what provider is this phone from and do anybody need this firmware ?
If you do i will post it later today.
Thats for the ACG Cspire
https://www.getdroidtips.com/g955u1ueu1aqdc-galaxy-s8-plus-acg-cspire/
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Thats for the ACG Cspire
https://www.getdroidtips.com/g955u1ueu1aqdc-galaxy-s8-plus-acg-cspire/
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so i should stay on Canadian xac?
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so i should stay on Canadian xac?
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Yes, Stay Put for the moment. I think I found the XAA Version. I am installing it on my AT&T S8+ now using Prince's Odin I will upload it soon if it works.
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Yes, Stay Put for the moment. I think I found the XAA Version. I am installing it on my AT&T S8+ now using Prince's Odin I will upload it soon if it works.
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yea i found it too, downloading too. let me know how it works and ill flash right after
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yea i found it too, downloading too. let me know how it works and ill flash right after
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yes its working I uploaded it. feel free to download from my google drive
Just received a 955 U1 as well does anyone know if this is root able since it has an unlocked bootloader?
Kjc99 said:
Just received a 955 U1 as well does anyone know if this is root able since it has an unlocked bootloader?
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It's carrier unlocked not bootloader unlocked. Still not root and most likely won't ever get root+twrp for it.
ShrekOpher said:
It's carrier unlocked not bootloader unlocked. Still not root and most likely won't ever get root+twrp for it.
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Did last year's snapdragon S7 ever get root? I'm not used to this because all previous Galaxy phones were international, but my carrier is selling the U1 model this time around and not "F" varients... Im not holding my breathe for custom recovery/roms bit would be nice to use titanium backup and ad away...
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Did last year's snapdragon S7 ever get root? I'm not used to this because all previous Galaxy phones were international, but my carrier is selling the U1 model this time around and not "F" varients... Im not holding my breathe for custom recovery/roms bit would be nice to use titanium backup and ad away...
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The S7 got what we called ENGBOOT root. Which was not really full functioning root. It required you to flash a Samsung created engineering kernel, that is purposely unstable, but is designed to help Samsung repair shops fix corrupt devices.
With some tweaking root was achieved, but the bootloader stayed locked. And the performance was so degraded by the engineering kernel MOST people went back to stock and never used root.
Sadly rooting and ROMing most phones is going away. Especially now that Google is providing an easy way for developers to turn off access to an app if the user is rooted. Right now even if you have root you can't use Netflix, Samsung Pay, Android Pay, among many others.
If you want root still I'd look at a 1+ or the Essential phone or the international model if this phone. Otherwise you are probably out of luck.
ShrekOpher said:
The S7 got what we called ENGBOOT root. Which was not really full functioning root. It required you to flash a Samsung created engineering kernel, that is purposely unstable, but is designed to help Samsung repair shops fix corrupt devices.
With some tweaking root was achieved, but the bootloader stayed locked. And the performance was so degraded by the engineering kernel MOST people went back to stock and never used root.
Sadly rooting and ROMing most phones is going away. Especially now that Google is providing an easy way for developers to turn off access to an app if the user is rooted. Right now even if you have root you can't use Netflix, Samsung Pay, Android Pay, among many others.
If you want root still I'd look at a 1+ or the Essential phone or the international model if this phone. Otherwise you are probably out of luck.
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Since you have been so helpful at crushing my root dreams lol j/k.. Is there a way to get what I'm looking for i.e.
Ad-less youtube
Ad-away
And maybe a way to freeze/uninstall apps
All without being rooted?
Its been a long time since I had a stock phone and the freaking advertisements have gone wild... Thanks I appreciate it
Kjc99 said:
Since you have been so helpful at crushing my root dreams lol j/k.. Is there a way to get what I'm looking for i.e.
Ad-less youtube
Ad-away
And maybe a way to freeze/uninstall apps
All without being rooted?
Its been a long time since I had a stock phone and the freaking advertisements have gone wild... Thanks I appreciate it
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Yes.
I have been using AdClear for a while now and it works great including in YouTube. The development team has an xda thread that has the downloads and a bunch of great info. Just search xda.
I use BK Package Disabler to freeze apps. It lets you freeze individual processes in apps as well which is great for blocking only certain features of apps. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kunkunsoft.packagedisabler
For making a back to restore I actually like Samsung's Smart Switch. Works great to backup your phone to a computer.
Also in Developer settings you can manually address your DPI, and over in the S8 International threads there is a list of about 40+ fonts that can be installed.
ShrekOpher said:
Yes.
I have been using AdClear for a while now and it works great including in YouTube. The development team has an xda thread that has the downloads and a bunch of great info. Just search xda.
I use BK Package Disabler to freeze apps. It lets you freeze individual processes in apps as well which is great for blocking only certain features of apps. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kunkunsoft.packagedisabler
For making a back to restore I actually like Samsung's Smart Switch. Works great to backup your phone to a computer.
Also in Developer settings you can manually address your DPI, and over in the S8 International threads there is a list of about 40+ fonts that can be installed.
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Thanks appreciate it..
Galaxy S7 edge
I have an s8 and s8+ unlocked on TMobile. Want to use on Optus in Australia and then when I return on AT&T. Optus uses band 28 which T-Mobile doesn't . In another thread someone suggeted flashing G950U1 XAA, is this the "plus" equivalent? Assume steps to flash same? Also is this the download: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8/SM-G955U1/XAA/download/G955U1UEU1AQE3/171775/
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I have an s8 and s8+ unlocked on TMobile. Want to use on Optus in Australia and then when I return on AT&T. Optus uses band 28 which T-Mobile doesn't . In another thread someone suggeted flashing G950U1 XAA, is this the "plus" equivalent? Assume steps to flash same? Also is this the download: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8/SM-G955U1/XAA/download/G955U1UEU1AQE3/171775/
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You could flash the AT&T firmware and get what you need.
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You could flash the AT&T firmware and get what you need.
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So AT&T firmware has advantage over this? Will it matter that it has AT&T firmware using on OPTUS Australia?
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JeffATL said:
So AT&T firmware has advantage over this? Will it matter that it has AT&T firmware using on OPTUS Australia?
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One of the phones I may try to sell when over there, though the buyer will have to get his own USB adapter
JeffATL said:
So AT&T firmware has advantage over this? Will it matter that it has AT&T firmware using on OPTUS Australia?
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One of the phones I may try to sell when over there, though the buyer will have to get his own USB adapter
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Yeah it has voice over LTE. And a few other things. Still gets great battery life and you can disable any att features you don't want.
hey guys..
is anyone root the device..? g955u is compatible with this device..?
G955U1UEU1AQE3
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Yeah it has voice over LTE. And a few other things. Still gets great battery life and you can disable any att features you don't want.
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Awesome. Will flash when I get a chance. Hopefully no issues on OPTUS.
This may seem like a stupid question, and I am assuming the answer is no, but does flashing an official firmware lock it to that carrier ?
JeffATL said:
Awesome. Will flash when I get a chance. Hopefully no issues on OPTUS.
This may seem like a stupid question, and I am assuming the answer is no, but does flashing an official firmware lock it to that carrier ?
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No as long as you sim unlock it first there should be no issues