Anyone able to get Android pay to work ? - Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5

I running rooted deodex stock rom. I'm sure Android pay doesn't work because I am rooted but is there a work around?
I've read some people disabling super su and then being able to get pay to work and then turn super su back on. It didn't work for me.
I've also read that you would need to unroot, get pay to work and then root. I haven't tried this yet as I just got the phone to fully work with everything.
Anyone know how to get Android pay to work if you are rooted?

DarkManX4lf said:
I running rooted deodex stock rom. I'm sure Android pay doesn't work because I am rooted but is there a work around?
I've read some people disabling super su and then being able to get pay to work and then turn super su back on. It didn't work for me.
I've also read that you would need to unroot, get pay to work and then root. I haven't tried this yet as I just got the phone to fully work with everything.
Anyone know how to get Android pay to work if you are rooted?
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Once Knox is tripped, Samsung Pay is useless regardless what you do. Even if you unrooted and went back to stock unrooted it still won't work. Only a few select banks work with Samsung Pay and mine wasn't one so I didn't care about losing that feature.
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ebs512 said:
Once Knox is tripped, Samsung Pay is useless regardless what you do. Even if you unrooted and went back to stock unrooted it still won't work. Only a few select banks work with Samsung Pay and mine wasn't one so I didn't care about losing that feature.
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I'm talking about Android pay not Samsung pay.

DarkManX4lf said:
I'm talking about Android pay not Samsung pay.
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I just downloaded it, was able to scan my card, input all my personal information to find out my card wasn't supported either. Sorry I am of no help other than that
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samsung pay will work with every card at the end of the month. only certain banks work during the beta. if you rooted thinking that, you didnt read very carefully.

graffix31 said:
samsung pay will work with every card at the end of the month. only certain banks work during the beta. if you rooted thinking that, you didnt read very carefully.
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Not sure if you were talking to me but I'm referring to Android pay not Samsung pay.

Someone else mentioned s pay. But on your topic I'm not rooted and am using android pay no problem.
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I just started fresh and this tim i got the email saying it activated.

ooxteme said:
I just started fresh and this tim i got the email saying it activated.
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When you say fresh do you mean stock unrooted?

No I was flashing a rooted rom
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I'm not rooted and both Samsung Pay and Android Pay work flawlessly.

Doesn't look like Android pay will work with rooted roms at the moment. Lots of people with rooted phones have the same problem. Some have gotten it to work. I've tried a few methods to hide root from Android pay and Google services but it hasn't worked. Also tried to disable supersu.

I would suspect using RootCloak in Xposed would help, but we don't have Xposed framework working on our device yet, right?

GuitarJesus said:
I would suspect using RootCloak in Xposed would help, but we don't have Xposed framework working on our device yet, right?
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Xposed works with any of the stick deodexed roms in the android development section. I have tried xposed and root clock and it didn't work.

From what I have heard, even if you get Android Pay to accept your card on a rooted phone, it will fail at the terminal.
I haven't rooted yet, so I can't confirm. Only what I have heard.
Where does it say all cards will work with S Pay by the end of the month? I can't find that info.
thanks.

FreddyFredFred said:
From what I have heard, even if you get Android Pay to accept your card on a rooted phone, it will fail at the terminal.
I haven't rooted yet, so I can't confirm. Only what I have heard.
Where does it say all cards will work with S Pay by the end of the month? I can't find that info.
thanks.
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That really sucks. Oh well. No Android pay or Samsung pay for me.
I think eventually a developer will come up with a way to get either one to work while rooted.

DarkManX4lf said:
That really sucks. Oh well. No Android pay or Samsung pay for me.
I think eventually a developer will come up with a way to get either one to work while rooted.
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Wish I had a compatible card for Samsung Pay.
Got this after updating it this morning.

FreddyFredFred said:
Wish I had a compatible card for Samsung Pay.
Got this after updating it this morning.
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Yep. I saw that in a post elsewhere.
When I launched Samsung pay this morning it asked me to update. After the update, Samsung pay didn't launch anymore Lol. Ah well.

Well this is somewhat official info.
http://www.techtimes.com/articles/8...why-according-to-google-security-engineer.htm
And
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62981452&postcount=55
It's nice of Google to listen to XDA. I'm sure it isn't the first time. The way I read the post by the Google engineer, it sounds like there is some hope of official support for Android pay for rooted users but most likely won't happen.

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[Q] Anyone have the Old NFL APK, or Hacked Version

When I got up today. I updated my NFL Mobile. Then when I open the app. It seems as though greedy NFL people have blocked the use of the app. On modified android phones. I have AT&T not looking for the Verizon APK.
I'm looking for a older AT&T version, or even better a hacked version to use the new one with modified andriods. So if you have or can do either would be greatly appreciated.
Note: If you have a Modified or Rooted phone and get the NFL Mobile update now or in the near future. I suggest you do not update it. This really is a must have app. for me. Thanks.
I am sorry but that would be considered warez at this point. XDA is not the place to look for this.
Thanks
Friendly Neighborhood Moderator
EDIT: OK after further research there is the app for AT&T or Sprint that does not have any streaming capabilities. I assume you mean this version. And if I read your request correctly it will not work at all on rooted devices. I believe making it work on rooted devices is a worthwhile endeavor and is not considered warez.
So thread opened
Here is the old version: http://db.tt/mwdRhFcR
Tried to disable root in superuser and hide my root. Neither helped.
OK, I just tried to get this app on my work AT&T tablet and it says "Not available for this carrier". However I installed it and ran it fine on my rooted Sprint S3. If no longer available for AT&T then this would be considered warez. Although if the older version still works I see no harm in that being shared but it will eventually stop working.
hamagc said:
Here is the old version: http://db.tt/mwdRhFcR
Tried to disable root in superuser and hide my root. Neither helped.
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Thanks, but I already took it from a back up ROM I had. I tried posting a link of it to my OP but as I was doing so it was locked. Now that its back open thanks. For people that want to use this first uninstall the updated version completely or it will not allow you to install. I will continue to look or work on the update file to see if I can get it to work with rooted phones.
kennyglass123 said:
OK, I just tried to get this app on my work AT&T tablet and it says "Not available for this carrier". However I installed it and ran it fine on my rooted Sprint S3. If no longer available for AT&T then this would be considered warez. Although if the older version still works I see no harm in that being shared but it will eventually stop working.
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The version I have is AT&T and it does not give me the not available error. It updates just fine, its when you open it. You get a Error unable to use with modified versions of android.
pcidiot said:
The version I have is AT&T and it does not give me the not available error. It updates just fine, its when you open it. You get a Error unable to use with modified versions of android.
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OK. They must not be allowing new installs on AT&T and are updating for previous users BUT they killed it for rooted phones...interesting. I will try on my work's S3 tomorrow on AT&T to see if I get the same "Not available for your carrier" message.
The old NFL app won't work anyways it forces you to update
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h4x0rj3ff said:
The old NFL app won't work anyways it forces you to update
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Is this what you get when using the above link? If so I will post mine as mine is NFL 13 and not 12. Mine still works good and has not forced me to update. It is a free app. and I dont use any of the functions you have to pay for but works for me. Once games start though I don't know if it will continue to work the way it did last year as I believe they change parts of it when the season ends they update. Then before drafts begin another update and now right before season begins another update. With little changes in each.
n that s the old nfl 12 app from the market. it wasnt compatible with my nexus 7 last year so i had it laying around from when i had to side load it. ill try the link above and see what i get
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So I just realized this is on the s2 forums. Sorry the above link works perfect for me on my n7
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hamagc said:
Here is the old version: http://db.tt/mwdRhFcR
Tried to disable root in superuser and hide my root. Neither helped.
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Thanks man, this version works perfectly on my rooted skyrocket. Hope that doesn't change anytime soon. I gotta remember not to update it. Haha!
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@pcidiot
Block removed. Enjoy!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2395333
CNexus said:
@pcidiot
Block removed. Enjoy!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2395333
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In your picture it shows Verizon. Does this remove the block from at&t also or is this the Verizon version with block removed? Thanks
This is the Verizon version from the play store. if you upload the version you want/need, I can remove the block for you.
CNexus said:
This is the Verizon version from the play store. if you upload the version you want/need, I can remove the block for you.
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Probably be better but this version does work on my AT&T phone. Thanks I will upload in a minute if you don't mind removing it. One thing I did notice is that the pictures of the app on play store show Verizon on them too.
No problem, just upload and I will have it for you by the end of the day. The check in the verizon version was actually a fail lol
CNexus said:
No problem, just upload and l have it for you by the end of the day. The check in the verizon version was actually a fail lol
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Link in the previous post. Sent you a pm too sorry didnt know you were posting.
FYI... New update reversed this policy. Update away guys.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...-app-pulls-a-reverse-now-allows-rooted-users/
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Why you should root your Note 3

To know: You'll lost your warranty if you Root your device. Take that in account before Rooting, because Your KNOX WARRANTY VOID will be set to 0x1!! Think TWICE before rooting.
There are several reasons.
1st, because is a 5 minutes step and you're not gonna lose any data on your Phone rooting.
You can find a great guide on how to root the Note 3 in GalaxyNote3Root.com
2nd, because you'll be able to install great apps like:
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Titanium Backup
Greenify
GMD GestureControl
3rd, because you'll be able to remove all the bloatware that comes via Samsung and remove the apps you're not gonna use or services that are replaceable by your favorite apps (like Flipboard to Press, or Files to Root Explorer...).
And doing this you'll have a snappy device with more RAM available for you and less background services.
This is a great guide that shows what apps are safe to uninstall or freeze via Titanium Backup.
Nearly everything is freezable, I recommend you to make before anything a Nandroid Backup via CMW and then freeze the services and apps you think you're not gonna use, after a few days if everything is ok, you may uninstall all the services and apps without risk.
4th, because in a short future you're gonna be able to install amazing ROM's as paranoidAndroid and others..
Disclaimer: You're gonna lose your warranty following the present rooting method.​
how about OTA update after root, will I still get that?
+1
Adipatus said:
how about OTA update after root, will I still get that?
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In other devices you should update without problems, only losing root.
Don't know for sure if Samsung will limit the updates in devices rooted or with the knox not in 0x0..
4th reason is irrelevant.
1st point is also incorrect.
On the note 3 you'll lose knox and the warranty, unless you know of a way ti reset the efuse?
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and how can i determine my model number? still i don't know is it the number that i see at download mode?
Will you be able to un-root and reset the flash counter to 0 if you have to send your phone back to Samsung under warranty?
fz9999 said:
Will you be able to un-root and reset the flash counter to 0 if you have to send your phone back to Samsung under warranty?
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no un rooting will not reset efuse.....
but android means rooting imo warranty or not i will root for sure.
senectus said:
1st point is also incorrect.
On the note 3 you'll lose knox and the warranty, unless you know of a way ti reset the efuse?
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I wanted to point that any data was lost in the process, it's changed now.
I have my Note 2 rooted and use the apps you mention. However I am considering not rooting my Note 3 to allow ISIS to work and keep KNOX.
SrTapir said:
I wanted to point that any data was lost in the process, it's changed now.
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first of all thank you for your work i appreciate. just kidding when saying 4th reason is irrelevant, i understood what you mean there. but in your guide i think there should be a warning. yes in a short or long time developers may find a way about efuse thing but it may not be resetable. samsung may have designed it that it only can be set to 1 by hardware. so there maybe a solution like: developers may find a way to prevent efuse to be setted to 1 but can not reset it so devices already with efuse set to 1 may not be recoverable.
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I wanted to point that any data was lost in the process, it's changed now.
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you really should point out the two items i have pointed out. its dishonest and a deliberately misleading not listing it.
You're setting people up to fail.
kromosto said:
first of all thank you for your work i appreciate. just kidding when saying 4th reason is irrelevant, i understood what you mean there. but in your guide i think there should be a warning. yes in a short or long time developers may find a way about efuse thing but it may not be resetable. samsung may have designed it that it only can be set to 1 by hardware. so there maybe a solution like: developers may find a way to prevent efuse to be setted to 1 but can not reset it so devices already with efuse set to 1 may not be recoverable.
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you really should point out the two items i have pointed out. its dishonest and a deliberately misleading not listing it.
You're setting people up to fail.
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Done.
Will root once they bypass the knox thing. I like root but I just got this bad boy and would hate to have it malfunction and have no warranty to replace what went wrong
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jetbruceli said:
Will root once they bypass the knox thing. I like root but I just got this bad boy and would hate to have it malfunction and have no warranty to replace what went wrong
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This is extremely unlikely...
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danieljamie said:
This is extremely unlikely...
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I think they can do it and who knows by the time I actually need to root my warranty will be outdated anyways
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Adipatus said:
how about OTA update after root, will I still get that?
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If you root and subsequently mess around with your /system partition, you may no longer be able to receive OTAs.
More specifically, you might receive them, but they may fail because they are usually patches and if they want to patch something that you've removed or altered, it's likely it would fail validation checks and abort the process.
Regards,
Dave
I just want to be able to run stock while getting rid of all the att and samsung bloatware. For the most part, I like touchwiz. If I read correctly, titanium backup can delete apps but they come back on reboot? How do I accomplish permanent delete of gay att apps?
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[GUIDE] All Things Huawei Y536/ATT Fusion 3 Go Phone

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Here is a thread where we can all have a central spot to have fun with our phone.
I would like to turn this into an "All Things Root" thread. I'll maintain it as things progress.
All info is available between this thread and the one linked.
Here is THE link to get the ball rolling on root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3007547
FIRST AND FOREMOST THANK @stevotdo FOR MAKING ALL OF THIS POSSIBLE!!!!!!!! His talent and time got us ROOT
nobreak1970 said:
Here is a thread where we can all have a central spot to have fun with our phone.
Links to existing threads:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/qa-huawei-y536a1-root-factory-image-t3008551
http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/general/att-tribute-y536a1-t2957639
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/unlocked-bootloader-help-attemting-to-t2951707
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/guide-huawei-y536a1-root-t3007547 THE MAIN THREAD TO UNLOCK THE BOOTLOADER AND ROOT!!!!!!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/att-tribute-huawei-y536-a1-walmart-t2925846
As you can see we have threads all over the place. I hope you all don't mind...but let's make this THE thread for the phone.
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Hmm I'll have to check this out on my daughters phone. Root is nice but the bootloader unlock is even better!
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I love the phone. I believe it will be one of the most underrated mid-tier phones this year. It's a Huawei is the reason; although I've owned many Huawei phones my first being the T-Mobile Comet years ago.
nobreak1970 said:
I love the phone. I believe it will be one of the most underrated mid-tier phones this year. It's a Huawei is the reason; although I've owned many Huawei phones my first being the T-Mobile Comet years ago.
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Yea I just want root to remove all the bloat on it, don't really need the bootloader unlocked because my daughter doesn't really have a clue what either is really
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ShapesBlue said:
Yea I just want root to remove all the bloat on it, don't really need the bootloader unlocked because my daughter doesn't really have a clue what either is really
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Check out stevotdo's link. Have to do both because he made a rooted kernel image for us. Can't flash anything until the bootloader is unlocked.
He lays it out in a very easy and manageable way. The thing that takes the longest is emailing Huawei and getting the phones unlock code.
It took about 4-5 hours for them to reply to mine. Seems some people are not getting replies. My recommendation is to send an email late in the day. Check the time difference between where you are and China. If you send it when they are in the office you'll most likely get a response like I did.
I titled mine "REQUEST: Y536A1 Bootloader Unlock Code"
nobreak1970 said:
Check out stevotdo's link. Have to do both because he made a rooted kernel image for us. Can't flash anything until the bootloader is unlocked.
He lays it out in a very easy and manageable way. The thing that takes the longest is emailing Huawei and getting the phones unlock code.
It took about 4-5 hours for them to reply to mine. Seems some people are not getting replies. My recommendation is to send an email late in the day. Check the time difference between where you are and China. If you send it when they are in the office you'll most likely get a response like I did.
I titled mine "REQUEST: Y536A1 Bootloader Unlock Code"
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I just want root, I could care less about the bootloader. If it was my phone I'd surely unlock the bootloader but it's not my phone, I only pay the bill lol
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Had anyone been able to remove all the att bloatware? I cannot get uber, yp and that damn flamingo program to come off.
Can't seem to install xposed framework on this phone even with root. I verified root was working properly with root checker but I still get the message "The latest version of Xposed is currently not active. Did you install framework and reboot?" I gave it root permission, installed/reinstalled, and rebooted several times and still get that error message.
jace said:
Can't seem to install xposed framework on this phone even with root. I verified root was working properly with root checker but I still get the message "The latest version of Xposed is currently not active. Did you install framework and reboot?" I gave it root permission, installed/reinstalled, and rebooted several times and still get that error message.
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Might just be incompatible
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Found the solution to xposed not installing. It's a workaround but some modules won't work with it. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52801382&postcount=8
EDIT: GravityBox wont work
Finally I have been waiting for root since last November thanks!
Now does anybody know how to get portable wifi tethering hotspot to work without it giving the verifying authorization & "temporary network problem that prevents the enablement..." error?
jace said:
Found the solution to xposed not installing. It's a workaround but some modules won't work with it. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52801382&postcount=8
EDIT: GravityBox wont work
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Yeah I was very disappointed.
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I'm going to add the exposed instructions and the bloatware removal instructions to the OP later tonight.
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See OP for Xposed installation.
I would advise against removing AT&T address book. When I removed it, my "Contacts" would still try to open AT&T address book and wont finish loading. Titanium backup had trouble restoring it and I had to do a factory reset. It would be helpful to have a list of bloatware apps that are safe to remove but I use this device as my main phone and I can't risk testing every app and breaking it.
jace said:
I would advise against removing AT&T address book. When I removed it, my "Contacts" would still try to open AT&T address book and wont finish loading. Titanium backup had trouble restoring it and I had to do a factory reset. It would be helpful to have a list of bloatware apps that are safe to remove but I use this device as my main phone and I can't risk testing every app and breaking it.
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Can someone post the .apk of this? It'll save from having to factory reset.
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If you all want a real good program for lock screen notifications I recommend an NiLS. After you install it make sure it's checked in accessibility then go into program manager and make sure it has access to drop zone
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Also it's really cool if you use the new version of Google and Google now launcher you can set it up to where you can say ok Google while the screen is off
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AT&T Address Book
I have attached the APK for the AT&T address book
Is anyone else enjoying this new version of EmotionUI? Thank goodness they added the app drawer.
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Don't Install 5.1.1 YET!!! Understand it first

CAUTION with 5.1.1 Update​G925PVPU2B0F7​I've been spending some time reading T-mobiles issues with the update. This isn't a super new conversation, but is probably new to many Sprint users. The update appears have rollback protection, which effects both kernel and bootloader from what they are saying... Which I find slightly confusing since I didn't think that their was a locked bootloader on the US versions (maybe someone can assist with that)
Figured we could start the conversation early for Custom Root/Recovery/etc. users, so that we may save some of us some trouble with Soft/Hard brinks in the next week or so.​
This is the thread I've been looking at.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-galaxy-s6-edge/general/psa-odin-5-1-1-t3136151
EDIT:
NO, the bootloader is not locked with the 5.1.1 update.
Rather, "Factory Reset Protection" (an Android thing - not a Samsung thing!) is now an option, which allows you to lock the bootloader yourself, protecting your device from someone installing a custom recovery, wiping your device and making it their own. It makes the device somewhat less valuable, and therefore (supposedly) less likely to be stolen.
The 5.1.1 upgrade looks to be a "permanent" upgrade, meaning we're not able to revert back to 5.0.2 kernels and recoveries.
So, I would suggest to sit tight with your current set up. In order to customize our devices we will need to wait for:
A) Root for 5.1.1
-Root has been achived: http://forum.xda-developers.com/spr...elopment/5-1-1-stock-of7-kernel-root-t3153396
B) Samsung to post the source code for the new kernel.
C) Custom Recovery
-Recovery has been achived:
Once we have the above, we can get back to modding our devices.
If I'm wrong, someone please correct me.
Interesting article, I remember several other older Samsung devices where you could not downgrade bootloaders and modems. IE Galaxy S3, note 3, s5. But there was still root, Roms and the ability to flash kernels. Hopefully there's no need to go back anyway. The kernel thing is something new so I may hold off on upgrading. Thanks for the info
Soooperstar said:
Interesting article, I remember several other older Samsung devices where you could not downgrade bootloaders and modems. IE Galaxy S3, note 3, s5. But there was still root, Roms and the ability to flash kernels. Hopefully there's no need to go back anyway. The kernel thing is something new so I may hold off on upgrading. Thanks for the info
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This is my first Samsung, so the whole root recovery process was almost too smooth since I've been on the HTC side for 5 years. Unlocking bootloaders, S-off and requesting tokens to push.. Ugh, as must as I likes HTC and Sense, that sucked.
I think I'm holding off as well, untill Sac23/ Ram9200 might have spare time to look over the update first and make sense of it all and could at least get it to where V.2 is right now. But it sounds like the Kernel could be our hold up, without Hybridmax's current support.
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This is my first Samsung, so the whole root recovery process was almost too smooth since I've been on the HTC side for 5 years. Unlocking bootloaders, S-off and requesting tokens to push.. Ugh, as must as I likes HTC and Sense, that sucked.
I think I'm holding off as well, untill Sac23/ Ram9200 might have spare time to look over the update first and make sense of it all and could at least get it to where V.2 is right now. But it sounds like the Kernel could be our hold up, without Hybridmax's current support.
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Yea but based off of my years of experience and having Samsung devices, I'm pretty sure that someone will find a way moving forward, but going back probably won't happen. I too had an HTC evo years back lol and I couldn't stand the root process. I feel your pain. But yea it may be wise just to wait for a while on the update
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Root added
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I've been keeping up with the thread. Looks like T-Mobile got it worked out and looks like it didn't affect the international variant. US cellular just got it. Let's see what happens with them
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I've been keeping up with the thread. Looks like T-Mobile got it worked out and looks like it didn't affect the international variant. US cellular just got it. Let's see what happens with them
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I agree. Definitely a step in the right direction.
Any Sprint rep on here that can tell us when the update is going live?? Someone has to know something ..
just heard 6/30.
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Got it today
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Got it todayView attachment 3384936
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Thank you for the update. Were you rooted before updating?
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Thank you for the update. Were you rooted before updating?
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No
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No
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That makes sense. Thank you for the confirmation. 5.1.1 is only a stock update for the time being
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3083442
International got twrp working for their phones. We will see if someone gets something working for us
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3083442
International got twrp working for their phones. We will see if someone gets something working for us
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Thanks for the update, I'll add that Link to the OP

Should I root my note 5?

Just wondering if I should root my note 5
lolwhat? said:
Just wondering if I should root my note 5
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uhm....if you ask that questions than probably not. if you don't have a reason to do it then don't do it.
Yes
Chord_Hugo87 said:
uhm....if you ask that questions than probably not. if you don't have a reason to do it then don't do it.
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This.
Why do you feel you should ask if you should root your Note 5?
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Well since once I root it will trip the Knox and wondering if it's worth it princeasi
Do you realize what you gain and what you lose from rooting? Make a list, weigh the pros and cons. Only you can make that decision.
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Honestly as of now there isn't much to root for and this phone flies as is. I'm personally waiting to see what else our devs come up with. And I want to try Samsung Pay which you can't use if you root
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Honestly as of now there isn't much to root for and this phone flies as is. I'm personally waiting to see what else our devs come up with. And I want to try Samsung Pay which you can't use if you root
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What a silly statement....
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Honestly as of now there isn't much to root for and this phone flies as is. I'm personally waiting to see what else our devs come up with. And I want to try Samsung Pay which you can't use if you root
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Wha what ? :silly:
- AdAway
- Amplify
- Disable Application [ROOT]
- Greenify
- Wanam
- Xposed
- YouTubeAdAway
Those above apps are key for me to run on any Android phone.
And then ThrashROM 3.4 + Arty97 kernel 5.0 beta = fastest Android phone ever, with 6h Screen On time easily.
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Well since once I root it will trip the Knox and wondering if it's worth it princeasi
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Do you think it's worth tripping Knox for root? For this phone, I dont, but some others might differ. what are your thoughts about it?
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Honestly as of now there isn't much to root for and this phone flies as is. I'm personally waiting to see what else our devs come up with. And I want to try Samsung Pay which you can't use if you root
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That's a lie. The stock carrier ROM is laggy compared to the Thrasher Lite ROM. Battery life is better i=with a custom ROM as well.
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That's a lie. The stock carrier ROM is laggy compared to the Thrasher Lite ROM. Battery life is better i=with a custom ROM as well.
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Why is the battery life better on Thrasher Rom?
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Why is the battery life better on Thrasher Rom?
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Probably because it is slimmed down and using arter kernel fixes the memory issue.
I'm currently on the same boat. My main reason for root is Greenify which turned my 3hr SOT on my OnePlus 2 to 4hs. I also hate, HATE the Samsung UI. If only there was a way to get the same Notification UI from stock Android and put it in the Galaxy Note. I am also conflicted on whether it's worth it to lose Samsung Pay.
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I'm currently on the same boat. My main reason for root is Greenify which turned my 3hr SOT on my OnePlus 2 to 4hs. I also hate, HATE the Samsung UI. If only there was a way to get the same Notification UI from stock Android and put it in the Galaxy Note. I am also conflicted on whether it's worth it to lose Samsung Pay.
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I am in the same situation, only haven't used samsung pay once since getting the phone. Once I get my rebates that involve pay, it's rooted. Been trying to stay stock, just to see if I can and honestly, it's not too bad but not good enough to keep it this way. Resale value will most likely be less but so be it.
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I am in the same situation, only haven't used samsung pay once since getting the phone. Once I get my rebates that involve pay, it's rooted. Been trying to stay stock, just to see if I can and honestly, it's not too bad but not good enough to keep it this way. Resale value will most likely be less but so be it.
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Well I rooted a few minutes after posting here. The new method does not trip Knox so it's cool. It's all thanks to the new beta SuperSU.
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Well I rooted a few minutes after posting here. The new method does not trip Knox so it's cool. It's all thanks to the new beta SuperSU.
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Guess I need to keep up with changes, last I knew couldn't root without flashing custom recovery, which trips knox. If you can root without tripping then no reason not to imo.
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Well I rooted a few minutes after posting here. The new method does not trip Knox so it's cool. It's all thanks to the new beta SuperSU.
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How? Is there a guide somewhere?
jrock79 said:
How? Is there a guide somewhere?
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I haven't found a way either, not without flashing a custom recovery.

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