Hi,my galaxy s6 is on version 5.1.1 with the G920FXXU2BOGG firmware and I want to root it but don't know the right method.I know that there is already a method on how to root galaxy s6 on 5.1.1 but does it support my firmware?because it is made to root the first 5.1.1 firmware or it supports all galaxy s6 5.1.1 firmwares?
hlm19 said:
Hi,my galaxy s6 is on version 5.1.1 with the G920FXXU2BOGG firmware and I want to root it but don't know the right method.I know that there is already a method on how to root galaxy s6 on 5.1.1 but does it support my firmware?because it is made to root the first 5.1.1 firmware or it supports all galaxy s6 5.1.1 firmwares?
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Only way to get root on 5.1.1 thus far is by flashing TWRP recovery.
If you are an amateur to this sort of thing I would highly suggest not to do that.
It will void your warranty permanently by tripping KNOX which can't be "un-tripped"
May I ask why you think you need/want root?
I want to root my galaxy s6 as I see some good custom roms and want to try them.I've had some android phones before like the galaxy note 4,galaxy note 3,htc one m8 and galaxy nexus and rooted them.Just curious on how to root my gs6 with the XXU2BOGG firmware.Does the 5.1.1 root method supports my firmware?
hlm19 said:
I wan't to root my galaxy s6 as I see some good custom roms and want to try them.I've had some android phones before like the galaxy note 4,galaxy note 3,htc one m8 and galaxy nexus and rooted them.Just curious on how to root my gs6 with the XXU2BOGG firmware.Does the 5.1.1 root method supports my firmware?
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Okay then, as long as you aware of the risks..
Rooting isn't device dependent, it's just software. It's supported on any firmware as long as you have TWRP installed. It just installs SuperSU for you into the system files.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/orig-development/twrp-t3080940
Pretty sure TWRP is supported on all models of S6/Edge, they all share the same hardware as each other.
Just flash it with Odin version 3.10.6.
Grab it here ZeroFLTE represents all S6 models except Sprint model which require their own special one (no idea why)
You then follow the Odin install method, making sure you're using 3.10.6. Otherwise more than likely will not work.
After installation of TWRP and then booting into TWRP you will be faced with the "SuperSU is not installed, would you like to install it?"
.. And done.
Er, actually I think that appears when when you go to restart via TWRP menu
But yeah.. best of luck, don't blame me if your phone explodes into a fire ball that goes nuclear and destroys the world.. Or simply bricks it
Edit: Wait are you talking about the Chainfire root method? If you are you may as well not even consider that if you're planning on custom firmware installs.. TWRP is your best bet because it isn't device/firmware specific like CF. And you need TWRP for firmware installs anyway..
Stevles said:
Okay then, as long as you aware of the risks..
Rooting isn't device dependent, it's just software. It's supported on any firmware as long as you have TWRP installed. It just installs SuperSU for you into the system files.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/orig-development/twrp-t3080940
Pretty sure TWRP is supported on all models of S6/Edge, they all share the same hardware as each other.
Just flash it with Odin version 3.10.6.
Grab it here ZeroFLTE represents all S6 models except Sprint model which require their own special one (no idea why)
You then follow the Odin install method, making sure you're using 3.10.6. Otherwise more than likely will not work.
After installation of TWRP and then booting into TWRP you will be faced with the "SuperSU is not installed, would you like to install it?"
.. And done.
Er, actually I think that appears when when you go to restart via TWRP menu
But yeah.. best of luck, don't blame me if your phone explodes into a fire ball that goes nuclear and destroys the world.. Or simply bricks it
Edit: Wait are you talking about the Chainfire root method? If you are you may as well not even consider that if you're planning on custom firmware installs.. TWRP is your best bet because it isn't device/firmware specific like CF. And you need TWRP for firmware installs anyway..
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Thanks mate!So twrp now supports 5.1.1?
Welcome! TWRP has supported 5.1.1 since the latest version: 2.8.7.1. Change log is in the second post here. Take care and have fun
Stevles said:
Welcome! TWRP has supported 5.1.1 since the latest version: 2.8.7.1. Change log is in the second post here. Take care and have fun
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Thanks again!But I thought the only way to root the gs6 with 5.1.1 is by using the unikernel something?as 5.1.1 is different than 5.0.2.
hlm19 said:
Thanks again!But I thought the only way to root the gs6 with 5.1.1 is by using the unikernel something?as 5.1.1 is different than 5.0.2.
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Not sure about that.. Perhaps install unikernal first just to be sure
Okay so go to the last page or two of the TWRP thread and start reading
Stevles said:
Not sure about that.. Perhaps install unikernal first just to be sure
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Yeah,just checked and have to flash unikernel first and then the twrp via odin.If I root using this twrp method,it supports my 5.1.1 firmware right?Sorry for lots of asking.
hlm19 said:
Yeah,just checked and have to flash unikernel first and then the twrp via odin.If I root using this twrp method,it supports my 5.1.1 firmware right?Sorry for lots of asking.
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Assuming it doesn't boot loop with unikernel (all reports say it's fine) then yeah you won't have any dramas with root via TWRP.. Like I said it's just software, the boot loop comes from Samsung being slippery Gypsies and modifying their kernels to basically stop people from modifying system partitions. Hence the need for a custom kernel to bypass that crap. You'll be fine
Stevles said:
Assuming it doesn't boot loop with unikernel (all reports say it's fine) then yeah you won't have any dramas with root via TWRP.. Like I said it's just software, the boot loop comes from Samsung being slippery Gypsies and modifying their kernels to basically stop people from modifying system partitions. Hence the need for a custom kernel to bypass that crap. You'll be fine
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Yeah,and if I need to unroot it,I do just flash the official firmware via odin?
hlm19 said:
Yeah,and if I need to unroot it,I do just flash the official firmware via odin?
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Sorry for delayed response.. Yes flashing a firmware tar. md5 will reset the system partition back to full stock and replace the recovery, kernel, modem etc.
Just download one corresponding to your device ie.. SM-G92XX where the first X is either a 5 or 0 and the second is the country or region the phone was intended for. I keep the latest firmware for my device and country (not carrier because it has too much bloatware) around at all times to undo any screw ups and start again
Stevles said:
Sorry for delayed response.. Yes flashing a firmware tar. md5 will reset the system partition back to full stock and replace the recovery, kernel, modem etc.
Just download one corresponding to your device ie.. SM-G92XX where the first X is either a 5 or 0 and the second is the country or region the phone was intended for. I keep the latest firmware for my device and country (not carrier because it has too much bloatware) around at all times to undo any screw ups and start again
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Thanks for the help!Will try it
Try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/samsung-galaxy-s-6--s-6-edge-unified-development/kernel-stockmod-kernel-t3100395
roydok said:
Try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/samsung-galaxy-s-6--s-6-edge-unified-development/kernel-stockmod-kernel-t3100395
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I think he may have already actually, thanks for your input. It was certainly mentioned earlier but now there's a link which is always nice
What does tripping KNOX do? I like and would like to continue using the Tap & Pay feature from my bank. Is KNOX separate from the secure element the bank uses?
Other than providing a separate environment for work, what else does KNOX provide?
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Hi,
I am using samsung galaxy S5 SM-G900R7, i am able to root this phone then started trying flashing of custom boot.img contating custom zImage. ODIN is showing successful flashing , but when i am restarting its always going in download mode with error message "couldn't do normal boot" . In download mode there is a line "QUALOCM SECUREBOOT : ENABLE". I doubt this is beacuse of locked bootloader.
I want to know is it really beacuse of locked bootloader?
I downloaded kernel for my phone model from samsung official website mentioned below and built in same way they have given instruction, so i ahve less doubt on custom zImage.
http://opensource.samsung.com/reception/receptionSub.do?method=sub&sub=F&searchValue=900r7
if yes then i have second question is it unlockable or not, i am not getting any unlocking method for samsung galaxy S5. whatever info i am getting regarding unlocking is upto galaxy S3 but not helpful for galaxy S5. PLease help me to come to a final conclusion on flashing custom zImage to phone.
arvind3023 said:
Hi,
I am using samsung galaxy S5 SM-G900R7, i am able to root this phone then started trying flashing of custom boot.img contating custom zImage. ODIN is showing successful flashing , but when i am restarting its always going in download mode with error message "couldn't do normal boot" . In download mode there is a line "QUALOCM SECUREBOOT : ENABLE". I doubt this is beacuse of locked bootloader.
I want to know is it really beacuse of locked bootloader?
I downloaded kernel for my phone model from samsung official website mentioned below and built in same way they have given instruction, so i ahve less doubt on custom zImage.
http://opensource.samsung.com/reception/receptionSub.do?method=sub&sub=F&searchValue=900r7
if yes then i have second question is it unlockable or not, i am not getting any unlocking method for samsung galaxy S5. whatever info i am getting regarding unlocking is upto galaxy S3 but not helpful for galaxy S5. PLease help me to come to a final conclusion on flashing custom zImage to phone.
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As far as I'm aware most Samsung devices if not all have unlocked bootloaders, as for a soloution I haven't seen anything really but some say you need to re-flash stock then try from scrath or make a backup after reflashing stock and a custom recovery then format and restore to get it working.
TechMinerUK said:
As far as I'm aware most Samsung devices if not all have unlocked bootloaders, as for a soloution I haven't seen anything really but some say you need to re-flash stock then try from scrath or make a backup after reflashing stock and a custom recovery then format and restore to get it working.
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Thanks a lot for your reply,
I searched regarding this and i found latest samsungs are coming with KNOX security in which SECUREBOOT is there, which doesn't allow phone to boot with any boot image if chacksum value doesn't match. so i feel even if bootloader is not locked here but same thng KNOX security is doing. Help me if you have any idea how to disable it in samsung galaxy S5. Getting way how to disable in previous series but not finding method how to do for galaxy S5.
arvind3023 said:
Thanks a lot for your reply,
I searched regarding this and i found latest samsungs are coming with KNOX security in which SECUREBOOT is there, which doesn't allow phone to boot with any boot image if chacksum value doesn't match. so i feel even if bootloader is not locked here but same thng KNOX security is doing. Help me if you have any idea how to disable it in samsung galaxy S5. Getting way how to disable in previous series but not finding method how to do for galaxy S5.
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Looks like getting rid of KNOX is a difficult task but not impossible: http://www.s4miniarchive.com/2013/12/how-to-remove-knox-bootloader-from-new.html
TechMinerUK said:
Looks like getting rid of KNOX is a difficult task but not impossible: http://www.s4miniarchive.com/2013/12/how-to-remove-knox-bootloader-from-new.html
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Thanks for your reply,
I think your post brought me closer to soltution. Tommorw i have to try this. The only problem now i have that i am not getting firmware for my phone model SM-900R7, I am getting firmware for model number SM-900R6 which is very close to this not not exactly for SM-900R7. I have to search more to get it, i hope i will be able to find it.
Thanks again for your valuable post.
arvind3023 said:
Thanks for your reply,
I think your post brought me closer to soltution. Tommorw i have to try this. The only problem now i have that i am not getting firmware for my phone model SM-900R7, I am getting firmware for model number SM-900R6 which is very close to this not not exactly for SM-900R7. I have to search more to get it, i hope i will be able to find it.
Thanks again for your valuable post.
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No problem, good luck with removing KNOX
TechMinerUK said:
No problem, good luck with removing KNOX
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Hi,
Yesterday night you posted a link, that link was good but still my requirement is different.Yesterday i was not able to go through whole link you provided to me, today i was reading the whole article. its looks like they are trying to save warrany of phone even after flashing custom ROM. They are deleting bootloader contents of flashing ROM, even i will flash custom ROM with deleted bootloader contents, In phone bootloader will remain same with KNOX SECUREBOOT feature. My target is to flash with KNOX disabled bootloader so it will not stop booting with custom zImage.
TechMinerUK said:
No problem, good luck with removing KNOX
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Actaully that link was removing KNOX from firmware which you are going to flash not from phone if you have already KNOX is there. That is for if your mobile is not having KNOX and you dont want KNOX when you are going to flash with recent updated firmware so you can delete KNOX contents from firmware and can flash.
arvind3023 said:
Actaully that link was removing KNOX from firmware which you are going to flash not from phone if you have already KNOX is there. That is for if your mobile is not having KNOX and you dont want KNOX when you are going to flash with recent updated firmware so you can delete KNOX contents from firmware and can flash.
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Hmm, it appears it not possible due to it having a locked bootloader/KNOX not being removable
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/help/g900r7-problem-t2877527
TechMinerUK said:
Hmm, it appears it not possible due to it having a locked bootloader/KNOX not being removable
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/help/g900r7-problem-t2877527
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Thats my problem is i am not getting concrete answer either some good link or something official from samsung to come to conclusion of NO, searching searching trying this and that with a hope that its possible.
arvind3023 said:
Thats my problem is i am not getting concrete answer either some good link or something official from samsung to come to conclusion of NO, searching searching trying this and that with a hope that its possible.
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I would pressume their will be some method of doing it and if it's not released yet it will be soon...
I guess it's just best to bide time and wait untill a concrete method has been developed
Any idea of downgrading to 5.0.2 from 5.1.1. I want to downgrade because, my 3G service has been stopped when I upgrade from OTA to 5.1.1.
Official downgrade via odin is not possible. Either you try to solve the issue on 5.1.1 by flashing different firmwares or you go for a custom 5.0.2 Rom.
never do that because 5.1.1 has updated bootloader which will cause problems if u flash downgraded rom
im not sure if u can downgrade bootloader version and how to do this .... but i think if u downgraded the boatloader u can flash 5.0.2
i have Galaxy G9200 HK
i success downgrade it from 5.1.1 to 5.0.2
1.first i downgrade kernel from 5.1.1 to 5.0.2 (made .tar archiwe with only boot.img this ROM http://rom.shuaji.net/rom/6783.html Pingpongroot possible)
2. Now Galaxy S6 is wiped
3. install from ODIN this rom http://rom.shuaji.net/rom/8085.html ( not working on it pingpong root)
For root need again install pingpong root kernel possible, root and again back to kernel from rom http://rom.shuaji.net/rom/8085.html
USE IT ON your responsibility & IF your phone no start or method don't working .you know how install back 5.1.1 from samsung smart switch!
XxM4tzexX said:
Official downgrade via odin is not possible. Either you try to solve the issue on 5.1.1 by flashing different firmwares or you go for a custom 5.0.2 Rom.
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Is it possible to flash this one: [ROM]-[S6.G920F] VN™ROM-S6-G920FXXU1AOE3 ??? This is 5.0.2.
Sure you can flash this. But keep in mind that Knox will be tripped.
galaxyuserx said:
i have Galaxy G9200 HK
i success downgrade it from 5.1.1 to 5.0.2
1.first i downgrade kernel from 5.1.1 to 5.0.2 (made .tar archiwe with only boot.img this ROM http://rom.shuaji.net/rom/6783.html Pingpongroot possible)
2. Now Galaxy S6 is wiped
3. install from ODIN this rom http://rom.shuaji.net/rom/8085.html ( not working on it pingpong root)
For root need again install pingpong root kernel possible, root and again back to kernel from rom http://rom.shuaji.net/rom/8085.html
USE IT ON your responsibility & IF your phone no start or method don't working .you know how install back 5.1.1 from samsung smart switch!
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You sure the link is safe? I've tried to use FireFox or Chrome but they both reported "The site contains malware" warning......
I doubt your 3g problem has anything to do with 5.1.1. Check the APN settings or go to a store.
XxM4tzexX said:
Official downgrade via odin is not possible. Either you try to solve the issue on 5.1.1 by flashing different firmwares or you go for a custom 5.0.2 Rom.
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Zhypr said:
I doubt your 3g problem has anything to do with 5.1.1. Check the APN settings or go to a store.
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My APN setting is alright. When I purchase this phone, my 3G was Ok but after one upgrade from OTA my 3G problem arises. So I think if I roll back to 5.0.2 my 3G problem will gone.
rony0505 said:
My APN setting is alright. When I purchase this phone, my 3G was Ok but after one upgrade from OTA my 3G problem arises. So I think if I roll back to 5.0.2 my 3G problem will gone.
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The update can be the occasion, but it's not the problem. You shouldn't accept your flagship phone to be stuck on 5.0.2. Just contact the shop you bought it form.
TheEndHK said:
You sure the link is safe? I've tried to use FireFox or Chrome but they both reported "The site contains malware" warning......
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Site don't working now :/ but this instruction can work with another ROMs 5.0.2 i downloaded my roms from this site but now ...
I see this warning. I ignore it and see broken website :|
galaxyuserx said:
Site don't working now :/ but this instruction can work with another ROMs 5.0.2 i downloaded my roms from this site but now ...
I see this warning. I ignore it and see broken website :|
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Does this method trip knox?
TheEndHK said:
Does this method trip knox?
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My phone have 0x0 KNOX you know i used only orginal samsung kernels from stock ROMs and stock ROMs ;]
galaxyuserx said:
My phone have 0x0 KNOX you know i used only orginal samsung kernels from stock ROMs and stock ROMs ;]
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I'm also with HK G9200 and actually I want to go back 5.0.2 with pingpong root. Can you upload that kernel and rom on baidu cloud and share to us?
TheEndHK said:
I'm also with HK G9200 and actually I want to go back 5.0.2 with pingpong root. Can you upload that kernel and rom on baidu cloud and share to us?
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i can't verify account on baidu because i don't have chinese phone number but i have rom
G9200ZHU1AOF1_G9200ZZH1AOF1_G9200ZHU1AOF1_HOME.tar
and kernel from Lřđă SM-G9200 5.0.2 LRX22G.G9200ZHU1AOE4.tar
install first kernel from 5.0.2 it crash system 5.1.1
after that G9200ZHU1AOF1_G9200ZZH1AOF1_G9200ZHU1AOF1_HOME.tar
and again kernel from LRX22G.G9200ZHU1AOE4
now you must in pingpong boot actualisation in program and try root.
and after you success rooted you can back to kernel from G9200ZHU1AOF1_G9200ZZH1AOF1_G9200ZHU1AOF1_HOME.tar
for me it worked and i think you can find this roms on google or baidu.
http://www22.zippyshare.com/v/dj07iRfw/file.html < kernel from "Lřđă SM-G9200 5.0.2 LRX22G.G9200ZHU1AOE4.tar"
with that you need only "G9200ZHU1AOF1_G9200ZZH1AOF1_G9200ZHU1AOF1_HOME.tar" rom
hope it can help you.
I now have KNOX tripped, because i want use USB wifi dongle :]
i found on chinese website i think baidu nice kernel for 5.1.1 ( rooted + KNOX removed) but no support usb dongle and without source code this kernel i can't use 5.1.1 now use again 5.0.2 but with TWRP
Ok guys, I have a question.... I have S6, model 920T, Tmobile.... I got a message to said: "the phone has been flased and is lock now you need to reboot and contact your carrier"..... somenthing like that.., I was looking on internet a lot of information, I found one page where I can check the IMEI number, and it said the IMEI# that is in the back and is from 920F, International.... my IMEI # on the phone is corrupted, I already tryed to changed to 920F to see if it can help me with IMEI # but I cant.... any solutions????? Im stock on 5.1.1. And I cant dowgrade either..... please need you all help.... sorry for my english, Im Mexican...
I have Sprint G925PVPU3BOI1 5.1.1 and was wondering what is the best/easiest way to root this phone. Does pingpong method actually work on this model? If not will other methods trip the knox thing and if it does will that only mean I won't get OTA updates or are there other disadvantages of tripping knox?
Thanks for the help
icekube187 said:
I have Sprint G925PVPU3BOI1 5.1.1 and was wondering what is the best/easiest way to root this phone. Does pingpong method actually work on this model? If not will other methods trip the knox thing and if it does will that only mean I won't get OTA updates or are there other disadvantages of tripping knox?
Thanks for the help
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You can not root anymore with ping pong root. That only works on early firmware. Only disadvantages of tripping knox is that you won't be able to use Samsung pay if that matters, and it voids your Samsung warranty, meaning if something goes wrong Samsung won't touch it; however, your carrier will.
Thank you for the prompt information. With that being said is the process to root the model phone I have + 5.1.1 is to download odin put phone in d/l mode,use odin to flash with twrp and then flash rom, and then I can feel the joy or am I leaving out a step? is is correct where can I find the correct version of Odin and twrp, I've seen reference to it on this e but get a little confused about which file is correct for my model.
Thank you again for taking the time to help me
icekube187 said:
Thank you for the prompt information. With that being said is the process to root the model phone I have + 5.1.1 is to download odin put phone in d/l mode,use odin to flash with twrp and then flash rom, and then I can feel the joy or am I leaving out a step? is is correct where can I find the correct version of Odin and twrp, I've seen reference to it on this e but get a little confused about which file is correct for my model.
Thank you again for taking the time to help me
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You must first root before you can install TWRP. There is a rooted kernel that you can use through Odin. Here is my thread with TWRP and the kernel.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3102034
Here is Odin:
https://mega.nz/#!SkoGRSjR!JYA62GV9w0rSvsqAYsl_mXZRU6BgnMdkM3Xuc9E7YuM
Thanks for info and the links
icekube187 said:
Thanks for info and the links
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No problem
I want to use this awesome ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...xtrestolite-deodexed-mod-edition-1-0-t3094423
I need to install TWRP. When I first got the phone, I learned that this was not possible with AT&T due to a locked bootloader. This still the case? I have been searching and I haven't found any tutorials or youtube videos specifically for AT&T Galaxy s6 -- is it the same process? I'm currently running Android 5.0.1 and I flashed a ROM with Flashfire (Ultra Light 1.8 by Rayman360) -- it's a great ROM but you can't do much since it's basically a de-bloat stock.
Can someone point me in the right direction for installing TWRP on the AT&T Galaxy s6?
I suspect I will need to do a full wipe here and then re-root with a different method.
I am familiar with Odin and TWRP, I have been using custom ROMs for years now.
I still think its not possible due to locked boot loader
XGhozt said:
I want to use this awesome ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...xtrestolite-deodexed-mod-edition-1-0-t3094423
I need to install TWRP. When I first got the phone, I learned that this was not possible with AT&T due to a locked bootloader. This still the case? I have been searching and I haven't found any tutorials or youtube videos specifically for AT&T Galaxy s6 -- is it the same process? I'm currently running Android 5.0.1 and I flashed a ROM with Flashfire (Ultra Light 1.8 by Rayman360) -- it's a great ROM but you can't do much since it's basically a de-bloat stock.
Can someone point me in the right direction for installing TWRP on the AT&T Galaxy s6?
I suspect I will need to do a full wipe here and then re-root with a different method.
I am familiar with Odin and TWRP, I have been using custom ROMs for years now.
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Try here, without tripping knox
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6-edge/general/howto-flash-g92xf-t-tripping-knox-t3158606
Hello everyone,
I just got my new S7 from Telus and my goal now is:
Root the phone
Install a clean stock ROM (bloatware-free)
Now I've been reading a bit but I'm a little unsure whether I'm looking at the best solution out there, or even if I'm on the right track.
These are the 2 options that I'm leaning towards following:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/development/recovery-official-twrp-herolte-t3333770
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/development/sm-g930-exynos-cf-auto-root-t3337353
Can you tell me if the TWRP route is the best to follow?
Also, I can't seem to find a Stock ROM, can you point me to the right one for my phone? (Sorry, my searching and Googling skills needs an upgrade.)
Installing twrp wipes the phone, so you lose everything. If you install cfroot first on the other hand, you can backup your stuff with titanium backup and other apps and then install twrp and restore your apps at the end.
http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SM-G930W8
peachpuff said:
Installing twrp wipes the phone, so you lose everything. If you install cfroot first on the other hand, you can backup your stuff with titanium backup and other apps and then install twrp and restore your apps at the end.
http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SM-G930W8
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I'm ok with the wipe as I just got the phone today so I have nothing important there.
So would you suggest that I use TWRP over cfroot?
--Also, do you know where the right stock ROM is? I still can't find one.-- Oops, sorry I thought the link you have was part of your signature. I got my ROM now, taking a long time to download though. Haha.
Is there another download location I can use? I messed up the slow download and now I have to wait a long time just to start over with the slow download.
TWRP install does not wipe the phone. If you want to use TWRP to backup/restore data you have to format data (which does wipe the phone), because TWRP does not support the samsung encryption yet (no timeframe for this).
You could still use TWRP to install stuff on /system.
I would go cfroot and flashfire.
quick question here: I've got 930w8 from Bell (Canadian version). on https://autoroot.chainfire.eu/ I Cannot see CF-auto-root root for W8 version.
Is it safe to guess that auto-root for 930f (exynos) will do the trick?
starche_old said:
quick question here: I've got 930w8 from Bell (Canadian version). on https://autoroot.chainfire.eu/ I Cannot see CF-auto-root root for W8 version.
Is it safe to guess that auto-root for 930f (exynos) will do the trick?
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yes
Opticuhl said:
yes
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thank you bro
Looking to root my Galaxy S7 locked to Rogers, build SM-G930W8. Any suggestions?
JohnnyB79 said:
Looking to root my Galaxy S7 locked to Rogers, build SM-G930W8. Any suggestions?
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You can use Cf Auto root for G930F, is working
Hello!
Just wondering if this CF Root will work to root my device still?
It's April 4, 2017, so this thread is really old.
I've gathered that I can use CF-Auto Root G930F and have that downloaded..
I got my phone from Virgin and live in Canada
It's a Samsung Galaxy S7
Model Number : SM-G930W8 (LU2BQB6)
Android Version : 7.0
I'm trying to spoof Pokemon GO haha, and apparently I need to move some apps to a system folder or something.
First thing first though, figure out how to root.
Quite frankly, I'd be willing to send someone a couple bucks via paypal for any assistance at all.
I can tell you that cf autoroot for international model works on android 6.0.1, not sure if will do the job on android 7
S7 android 7.0 root
Is there a root for android 7.0 for an S7?
tidrew21 said:
Is there a root for android 7.0 for an S7?
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https://autoroot.chainfire.eu/ look in there.
samsung SM-G930W8 heroltebmc heroltebmc universal8890 exynos5 NRD90M.G930W8VLU2BQG4 7.0 44 811 638 Download 28303a60ba77363c26dab7695905de65 27 550
Theres a download link for your phone on android 7. I didn't try it tho so I cant tell if it works or not. Hope this helps.
hey guys ... i have the sm 930w8 .. im on the latest nougat RC2 can i root my phone with cfroot ? with this method or im doomed
Hello fellow g930w8
Before you root your phones look through threads here do some research all your answers are here follow instruction exactly then you will be A OKAY S5 USER ROOTED S7 SOON TO BE ROOTED
Had no problem rooting my phone with cf auto root. Had to make an app a system file then tried to unroot using the super su. Allways fails to unroot. Need safety net to pass