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I have heard that there will be a SafeStrap build that will allow kernels to be install through some space-time thingy that a newb like me wouldn't understand. If all of you want to read about it, here you go: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2500826&page=162
lohacks4pone said:
I have heard that there will be a SafeStrap build that will allow kernels to be install through some space-time thingy that a newb like me wouldn't understand. If all of you want to read about it, here you go: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2500826&page=162
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They are talking about using kexec which as I understand it will allow use a kernel module (called kexec) to bootstrap to another kernel, allowing the bootloader to stay locked but use other complete non-samsung based roms.
dmichael said:
They are talking about using kexec which as I understand it will allow use a kernel module (called kexec) to bootstrap to another kernel, allowing the bootloader to stay locked but use other complete non-samsung based roms.
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This is true. If you haven't been keeping up with this thread, it's the location of the last light for unlocking/exploiting our bootloader. Try to keep discussion and even praise in there to a minimum to allow maximum visibility between developer posts and progress.
^In other words stay out of their way and let the devs work their magic.
God I hope they find something. I can't remember the last time I flashed a kernel.
Cool! Sure hope they find a way
Youd think, with Samsung's profits down , hopefully sammy will consider opening tha bootloader and allowing enthusiasts to buy their phones, even if they give us a way to do it by tripping Knox after all the phone so old who cares about Knox
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Cool! Sure hope they find a way
Youd think, with Samsung's profits down , hopefully sammy will consider opening tha bootloader and allowing enthusiasts to buy their phones, even if they give us a way to do it by tripping Knox after all the phone so old who cares about Knox
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I wouldn't hold my breath, it's not Samsung who is forcing us to have a locked bootloader. It's the carriers, specifically AT&T and Verizon in this case who asked Samsung to lock the device as part of the contract to sell them on their network. This is the reason why the T-Mobile S4, Canadian I337m, and of course the international S4 don't have a locked bootloader..
Verizon is rolling out Stagefright OTA patch for Galaxy S5. I installed and tested the patch. My phone is stock/un-rooted, and appears to be working fine after the patch.
What android version?
G900VVRU2BOG5 is the new update VZ rolling out...
I have captured the update.zip OTA ..
Let me know if some needs for research. .
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JavaManRules-GS4 said:
G900VVRU2BOG5 is the new update VZ rolling out...
I have captured the update.zip OTA ..
Let me know if some needs for research. .
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I think you missed posting in a couple hundred other threads...
Or you can just use viper4android, kill stagefright, and tell Verizon, "Thanks, but no thanks--I'm in this for _me_ now."
I am not entirely sure what that means, but man, the day when this contract ends cannot come soon enough.
What version of android OS are we at now with all these updates? Is it still 5.0???
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What version of android OS are we at now with all these updates? Is it still 5.0???
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5.0.2 I think... but does this mean the OE1 unrootable phone is fixed? Can the G900Vs with this build be rooted now?
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What version of android OS are we at now with all these updates? Is it still 5.0???
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Pretty sure it's still 5.0. I don't think the S5 will be getting any more updates, it's at the end of its software cycle since 5.0, this update was only released for the stagefright fix.
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5.0.2 I think... but does this mean the OE1 unrootable phone is fixed? Can the G900Vs with this build be rooted now?
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No. Verizon's own custom OE1 is the reason that it's not rootable. Once you have the OE1 Kernel or higher, you cannot root unless they find another exploit. I doubt they will considering it's an older phone that's already being phased out in terms of support.
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5.0.2 I think... but does this mean the OE1 unrootable phone is fixed? Can the G900Vs with this build be rooted now?
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You forgot "Am I currently dreaming? ? Bfkddg? ? "
So... no carbon rom.... Do I need to take my phone back since I still have about 9 days and get something different, or deal with it...?
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So... no carbon rom.... Do I need to take my phone back since I still have about 9 days and get something different, or deal with it...?
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If it doesn't already exist for this phone, it won't in the future.
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If it doesn't already exist for this phone, it won't in the future.
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It does exist, but my phone cant be rooted now...
Which brings me to my next question...
As of today, which Verizon Phones can be rooted still?
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So... no carbon rom.... Do I need to take my phone back since I still have about 9 days and get something different, or deal with it...?
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Take it back. You have a "new" phone that basically has no support for it anymore. If you have something to use currently other than the S5, I'd consider waiting till the new Google Nexus 5 or 6 2015 edition coming out this year. That should have root and an unlocked bootloader (Google wouldn't stand for Verizon locking down their phone).
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It does exist, but my phone cant be rooted now...
Which brings me to my next question...
As of today, which Verizon Phones can be rooted still?
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You would have to find a phone you like, go to that forum, and check. I believe any phone with an unlocked bootloader can always be rooted? And I'm pretty sure the Google nexus 5/6 (the old ones) will always be rootable.
I'm jumping ship from Samsung (I wanted to move to the Note at one point, but Samsung screwed up big time with their phones trying to make it like an iPhone, and with Samsung/Verizon in bed with locking up root/bootloader).
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If it doesn't already exist for this phone, it won't in the future.
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Take it back. You have a "new" phone that basically has no support for it anymore. If you have something to use currently other than the S5, I'd consider waiting till the new Google Nexus 5 or 6 2015 edition coming out this year. That should have root and an unlocked bootloader (Google wouldn't stand for Verizon locking down their phone).
You would have to find a phone you like, go to that forum, and check. I believe any phone with an unlocked bootloader can always be rooted? And I'm pretty sure the Google nexus 5/6 (the old ones) will always be rootable.
I'm jumping ship from Samsung (I wanted to move to the Note at one point, but Samsung screwed up big time with their phones trying to make it like an iPhone, and with Samsung/Verizon in bed with locking up root/bootloader).
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What about the HTC One M8 and M9. Are they rootable? I just want to be able to customize more than my wallpaper and font.. I want themes and color schemes and message skins that aren't apps because that drains my battery.
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What about the HTC One M8 and M9. Are they rootable? I just want to be able to customize more than my wallpaper and font.. I want themes and color schemes and message skins that aren't apps because that drains my battery.
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There's a search bar at the top of XDA where you can enter a device. It also allows you to specify which carrier as well. This is from the M9 forum. Says you need a JAVA card which is expensive, but it unlocks the phone/allows root. You can also donate (usually $20-60) users to do it for you:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...t-s-off-how-root-s-off-verizon-m9-20-t3123178
I have no idea about the M8, seems to be the same, have to have S-OFF or whatever the heck that means. Do research yourself if you want the phone.
I don't think I saw anyone ask this yet...
If I'm currently rooted with OE1, can i take this update and stay rooted? or will i loose root and not be able to get root again?
thanks
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owenrg said:
I don't think I saw anyone ask this yet...
If I'm currently rooted with OE1, can i take this update and stay rooted? or will i loose root and not be able to get root again?
thanks
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Follow the instructions in muniz_ri's thread. He hasn't released the deodexed version though. You should never take ota when rooted, and you should actually have it disabled as soon as you root. One user reported that they ota updated without losing root, but I'd never recommend it.
There is no benefit in disabling it. You have to authorize any update, so it cannot overwrite it on its own. The only reason to disable it is the popup after an update comes out which can be stopped by deleting the update.zip then having the install fail.
Two or three updates ago, I lost the ability to rotate my screen unless an app forces it to rotate, now with this update my phone no longer reads sd cards, and in fact boot loops if there is one inserted. I've done a lot of searching, both when the initial problem manifested, and now with the new problem, but haven't seen anyone with a fix. Any suggestions?
Verizon sm-g900v, latest update g900vvru2bog5,
I come here everyday hoping to one day see a root thread... Do you ever think we will get one?..
I do too but I don't think we will have root. I've already been starting to look for a replacement but haven't found anything out there that's any better and has root. I'll just stick with root on 5.0.2 for now.
I gave up on this already lol. Luckily for me all I needed root for was mobile hotspot. FoxFi took care of that :good:
I gave up root a while back for marshmallow it's pointless on this phone no xposed no TWRP the 6.0 keyboard is worth it alone
The only chance is if an unencrypted bootloader is leaked like with the s3
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Shawn haz root said:
I do too but I don't think we will have root. I've already been starting to look for a replacement but haven't found anything out there that's any better and has root. I'll just stick with root on 5.0.2 for now.[/QUOTE
Well the all s7's have root now, as of yesterday. Still no bootloader unlock, but hopefully in time. Got xposed working as well.
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Shawn haz root said:
I do too but I don't think we will have root. I've already been starting to look for a replacement but haven't found anything out there that's any better and has root. I'll just stick with root on 5.0.2 for now.[/QUOTE
Well the all s7's have root now, as of yesterday. Still no bootloader unlock, but hopefully in time. Got xposed working as well.
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Verizon S7?
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billydroid said:
Verizon S7?
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Yes all qualcomm USA variants. I'm sure there is a thread over there.
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Yep got root on my Vzw S7.
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Shawn haz root said:
I do too but I don't think we will have root. I've already been starting to look for a replacement but haven't found anything out there that's any better and has root. I'll just stick with root on 5.0.2 for now.[/QUOTE
Well the all s7's have root now, as of yesterday. Still no bootloader unlock, but hopefully in time. Got xposed working as well.
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Crossing my fingers for root on the S6.
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Hopefully we won't be left out in the cold with the Verizon S6..... Waiting patiently
I was about to give up on a possible root for Marshmellow and update to the latest OTA until I read about the S7 root. Eagerly waiting for good news for the S6.
how the heck has the s7 been rooted, but the s6 is still in the dark... This is my first smart phone without root / custom ROMs in almost 10 years and I HATE IT !
They have a rooted boot image those bastards lol
I hate Verizon. If it wasn't for their impeccable service in my area of NY, I would leave. I hate not having root and having all this junk on my phone.
The s7 is Qualcomm. Our s6 is a Samsung made SOC. Their method will not work for us anyway. Plus, it is not even a method, it is a leaked, rooted image.
Those on Verizon S6 will not see root for possibly ever seeming no devs care for this phone anymore. Really, no devs did when it did have root lol
A root would be really nice for 6.0.1. Certainly waiting but not optimistic.
Definitely no way back after updating right?
after getting Samsung pay to work. I can live without root.
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The s7 is Qualcomm. Our s6 is a Samsung made SOC. Their method will not work for us anyway. Plus, it is not even a method, it is a leaked, rooted image.
Those on Verizon S6 will not see root for possibly ever seeming no devs care for this phone anymore. Really, no devs did when it did have root lol
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Technically I think root could be possible with the dirty cow method. But would take developers like jcase or beansup to provide a safe method of doing so, due to the exploit being how it is.
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hey what going on guys well as i had hear that you guys need root s6 g920v
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I come here everyday hoping to one day see a root thread... Do you ever think we will get one?..
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I HAVE ACOMPLISH MANY DEVELOPMENTS ON MY OWN SIDE BUT OF COURSE XDA HAD BEEN THERE TO HELP ME .. ITS MY FIRST TIME MAKING A POST . IM OPEN FOR QUESTION . I HAVE ROOT ACCESS ON MY S6 920V 6.0.1 I HAVE ROOT ACCESS . TRY USING YOUR COMPUTER TO MAKE THIS ROOT . FORST YOU NEED A OLD SMARTPHONE WITH ROOT AND GET SIDESYNC I BELIEVE AND PAIR DEVICES MAKESURE YOU HAVE INSTALLED ALL APPS FOR ROOT AND BEGGINER TOOLS ..HAVE FUN
Been looking around to see if there are any legit root methods available yet for the Pixel. So far, I've found this: http://www.technobuzz.net/root-google-pixel-xl/ anyone know if this is legit? Are there any legit methods yet?
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Been looking around to see if there are any legit root methods available yet for the Pixel. So far, I've found this: http://www.technobuzz.net/root-google-pixel-xl/ anyone know if this is legit? Are there any legit methods yet?
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From what I've seen there isn't a version of TWRP for the Pixel yet, however I'd love to be proven wrong.
maflin18 said:
Been looking around to see if there are any legit root methods available yet for the Pixel. So far, I've found this: http://www.technobuzz.net/root-google-pixel-xl/ anyone know if this is legit? Are there any legit methods yet?
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I am also looking for a method....
The one with magisk works generally (tested on nexus 5x) but it needs twrp and there is still no working version for the pixel. however, i found this post: http://www.droidforums.net/threads/twrp-already-on-the-pixel.291391/ so it souldn't need a long time until it's available....
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I am also looking for a method....
The one with magisk works generally (tested on nexus 5x) but it needs twrp and there is still no working version for the pixel. however, i found this post: http://www.droidforums.net/threads/twrp-already-on-the-pixel.291391/ so it souldn't need a long time until it's available....
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That does indeed look promising! Hoping for the public release soon.
shizonic said:
I am also looking for a method....
The one with magisk works generally (tested on nexus 5x) but it needs twrp and there is still no working version for the pixel. however, i found this post: http://www.droidforums.net/threads/twrp-already-on-the-pixel.291391/ so it souldn't need a long time until it's available....
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He also stated that TWRP cannot handle the new file encryption yet, so .zips would need to be uploaded in recovery which is wonky for some, as well as the dual system partition fiasco is not handled yet. So *soon* might be more like a few weeks...
Out of curiosity, what are you guys wanting to do with root? First thing I'm going to do is replace system emojis with iOS ones.
As of 10/20, from the source:
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This is the first device with Android's new partition layout. Having looked at the firmwares and at running devices (remotely), I have some ideas on how to do it.
However, it will be a while before I have SuperSU fixed up. The changes will be quite a bit of work and testing, and doing so remotely will make that take significantly longer. So I'm just going to wait for my own device, but as they aren't available in my country, it has to be shipped from another country and go through customs. I don't expect my device to arrive for another week or two.
In the meantime, it's always possible someone else releases root for it.
I saw @jcase and @Dees_Troy have been playing with TWRP, to me it seems wholly possible to fix that up (mostly) as well. But even if TWRP is released tomorrow, using the existing SuperSU ZIP will not work on it, due to all the breaking changes in Android 7.1.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/how-to-root-pixel-xl-7-1-t3483860
So we could be a while.
maflin18 said:
Out of curiosity, what are you guys wanting to do with root? First thing I'm going to do is replace system emojis with iOS ones.
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want to install linux in a chroot env....
Chronzy said:
As of 10/20, from the source:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/how-to-root-pixel-xl-7-1-t3483860
So we could be a while.
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Indeed. Once chainfire gets his device, things should begin to roll along much quicker.
I was excited to get the pixel to give into my flashaholic tendencies with reckless abandonment. Sad to see there is no root method available. Went back to my s7 edge for now. I'll get back to my pixel when I can tinker... This pixel sure ain't the Nexus I've grown to know and love. ?
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mrnovanova said:
I was excited to get the pixel to give into my flashaholic tendencies with reckless abandonment. Sad to see there is no root method available. Went back to my s7 edge for now. I'll get back to my pixel when I can tinker... This pixel sure ain't the Nexus I've grown to know and love.
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I assume that the dual system layout partition could play a big role in why TWRP/Root isn't ported yet. Every method has to be adapted to that solution so far as it is new. Though TWRP is already being worked and it's only a question of time XD.
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I assume that the dual system layout partition could play a big role in why TWRP/Root isn't ported yet. Every method has to be adapted to that solution so far as it is new. Though TWRP is already being worked and it's only a question of time XD.
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That sort of explains it http://android.wonderhowto.com/news...methods-are-taking-longer-than-usual-0174611/
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Looks like chainfire posted an image of his rooted pixel.
https://twitter.com/ChainfireXDA/status/791576935977644032
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https://twitter.com/ChainfireXDA/status/791576935977644032
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Very nice
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Just found this. Legit bootloader unlock? http://theroot.ninja/depixel8.html
maflin18 said:
Just found this. Legit bootloader unlock? http://theroot.ninja/depixel8.html
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Sure is. haven't tried it myself since I ordered from the Google store, but these guys are legit.
maflin18 said:
Just found this. Legit bootloader unlock? http://theroot.ninja/depixel8.html
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Yeah we're legit
@jcase Does the dePixel8 method break Android Pay? Also, does it give you root access, or do I still need to apply root after the dePixel8 (and if so, how?)
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@jcase Does the dePixel8 method break Android Pay? Also, does it give you root access, or do I still need to apply root after the dePixel8 (and if so, how?)
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This doesn't exactly unlock your bootloader. It breaks whatever VZW put on there to block bootloader unlock. After running this you will need to use adb to unlock the bootloader yourself just like a GS version or a nexus. No, this will not give you root. But typically a bootloader unlock is necessary to achieve root. Root methods have not been released yet. Chain Fire has achieved system less root but it's not ready for release.
Also, no depixel8 does not break android pay. Unlocking your bootloader after applying depixel8 will break android pay. Google has prevented android pay from working of your bootloader is unlocked.
Do you read the XDA articles or just post on the forums?
Hello,
I have found a way of extracting the software that you have. I'm talking about the people who already are on the T-Mobile nougat beta. I'll link the link where I found the information. Please help the community retrieve what is rightfully ours!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-att/general/how-to-download-links-t3450822
Illyakulinych said:
Hello,
I have found a way of extracting the software that you have. I'm talking about the people who already are on the T-Mobile nougat beta. I'll link the link where I found the information. Please help the community retrieve what is rightfully ours!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-att/general/how-to-download-links-t3450822
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Lol dude official update coming sometime around this month
This didn't work for me. Rooted On echo rom. Tried a few times and after dailing it, goes back to blank
You are supposed to be not rooted. And have an older version of MM.
Illyakulinych said:
You are supposed to be not rooted. And have an older version of MM.
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went back to stock PIA and only got the update to APK1. tried it again and I get an its up to date. I guess its not available in my region.
dandel0074 said:
went back to stock PIA and only got the update to APK1. tried it again and I get an its up to date. I guess its not available in my region.
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Interesting...
Deadlysin9 posted this...
That could be it. I got the server URL for the guy that did the S7 one by just going into /data/data/com.ws.dm (the data folder for our system update app, you'll have to find the package name of yours) and looking through all the files. From there it seems he looked at the desc.bin that it downloads to get the URL of the actual update package, but I don't know what he did after that to find the other files.
I believe this is an alternative possibility of getting the same result. Also it IS possible. Atnt got their software early by using this exact same method.
Illyakulinych said:
Hello,
I have found a way of extracting the software that you have. I'm talking about the people who already are on the T-Mobile nougat beta. I'll link the link where I found the information. Please help the community retrieve what is rightfully ours!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-att/general/how-to-download-links-t3450822
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Oh I see what you are trying to do... Get the people already on nougat beta to get the OTA and provide the rest of us w/ the zip... Nice!
Has anyone done this yet?
Tried it again and this is what I get. I can't view the url just a pop up "the latest updates have already been installed"
Seems links are DEAD for download on Post #1 I have Nougat running on my AT&T S7 from article on XDA for AT&T S7. It runs Very Smooth, No Problems as Yet.
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Tried it again and this is what I get. I can't view the url just a pop up "the latest updates have already been installed"
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I'll repeat again, you have to be on any older version of marshmallow for this to work.
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I'll repeat again, you have to be on any older version of marshmallow for this to work.
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Yes I got that. Didn't mean it as you probably read my remark. I go to the oldest firmware as Odin doesn't let me flash any newer versions, I believe it's 4AP.... and when I do it from there it only updates me to APK1..... I just try and go back every so often to see ifor it'll work. Thought I'd repost my results thinking it be OK but I won't any more. Doesn't seem like anyone has been able to get this to work either. If some one has it would be nice to know if they were able to. I'll just wait for the update to go out from Samsung when they decide to release it.
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Yes I got that. Didn't mean it as you probably read my remark. I go to the oldest firmware as Odin doesn't let me flash any newer versions, I believe it's 4AP.... and when I do it from there it only updates me to APK1..... I just try and go back every so often to see ifor it'll work. Thought I'd repost my results thinking it be OK but I won't any more. Doesn't seem like anyone has been able to get this to work either. If some one has it would be nice to know if they were able to. I'll just wait for the update to go out from Samsung when they decide to release it.
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I will too, there is no point if it is coming out this month. Cheers!
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dandel0074 said:
went back to stock PIA and only got the update to APK1. tried it again and I get an its up to date. I guess its not available in my region.
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When I did the same thing and unrooted my device updated after in restarted to pln
romeodeed said:
When I did the same thing and unrooted my device updated after in restarted to pln
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Is that official 7.0 for tmobile?
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Is that official 7.0 for tmobile?
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Nope. That is the last beta that was pushed out
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TH3B0SS said:
Is that official 7.0 for tmobile?
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No it's beta version I was waiting for.
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romeodeed said:
When I did the same thing and unrooted my device updated after in restarted to pln
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For those of you that don't know the official version at least for me came out about 40 mins ago if you know already just ignore this message.
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tailgunner9 said:
Seems links are DEAD for download on Post #1 I have Nougat running on my AT&T S7 from article on XDA for AT&T S7. It runs Very Smooth, No Problems as Yet.
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Why want the beta when the official came out an hour ago