Hey, I'm looking to pick up a new phone and the S6 Active looks fantastic. Will this phone eventually be rooted? Or, is it a possibility that the phone could go by the wayside and never receive a root option.
I really appreciate the information- I'm not too versed in all of this.
Thanks a lot.
heartofgold- said:
Hey, I'm looking to pick up a new phone and the S6 Active looks fantastic. Will this phone eventually be rooted? Or, is it a possibility that the phone could go by the wayside and never receive a root option.
I really appreciate the information- I'm not too versed in all of this.
Thanks a lot.
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Chances of it obtaining root ate slim, as pingpongroot was patched shortly before the active was released, and no exploit has been found since then. If it gets root it will require an entirely new exploit
Snowby123 said:
Chances of it obtaining root ate slim, as pingpongroot was patched shortly before the active was released, and no exploit has been found since then. If it gets root it will require an entirely new exploit
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Thank you!
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Thank you!
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Would it make sense that the S6 would be rooted when the version of android hits? So it would be a wait- but eventually- or is it really just unlikely to happen. Sorry if that's a repetitive question.
Thanks.
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Hello, I am virtually a complete noob when it comes to rooting aphone or tablet. I have a StraightTalk Samsung Galaxy Proclaim
Hardware version S720c.01
Model # SCH-S720C
Fimware 2.3,6
Basebrand version S720C.01 VFBO7
Kernel version 2.635.7-FB07-CL972632
Build #SCH-S720C.FB07
I was wondering if this phone is root-able, and if anyone has some noob-friendly directions on how to do this.
Any phone is rootable, you just have to manually root it yourself which will be difficult. Look up "how to root a phone via adb" and you should get what you're looking for
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Sparx639 said:
Any phone is rootable, you just have to manually root it yourself which will be difficult. Look up "how to root a phone via adb" and you should get what you're looking for
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Thank you for your reply Sparx639, I will look this up and try to post my results time permitting. Happy New Year to you and yours , Daltroll
daltroll said:
Thank you for your reply Sparx639, I will look this up and try to post my results time permitting. Happy New Year to you and yours , Daltroll
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Happy new years man and good luck, my cousin has this phone and I was thinking about trying it for him but I didn't want to ruin it
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Any results on this? My gf has a proclaim that she is always complaining about being slow. I thought if I could root it we would have more options available. Haven't seen much on this phone though.
aujbman said:
Any results on this? My gf has a proclaim that she is always complaining about being slow. I thought if I could root it we would have more options available. Haven't seen much on this phone though.
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There is a root method somewhere, but you will have to flash a custom kernel and then flash the stock kernel back over it.
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Sparx639 said:
There is a root method somewhere, but you will have to flash a custom kernel and then flash the stock kernel back over it.
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Yeah, think I came across that. Just haven't seen any custom roms or anything for it.
Hello, I'm a little new the website but I've lurked around before. I've run out of ideas and don't want to break anything. I've recently temp rooted my HTC One M8 and would like to unlock the bootloader and S-Off so I may load a custom rom. I've done this once before on an older android device but with this one I simply cannot do it. Can anyone provide a tutorial on how I should go about this? I understand firewater no longer exists and I dont really want to pay for sunshine unless I have to. Also, my phone is running 4.4.4
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Hello, I'm a little new the website but I've lurked around before. I've run out of ideas and don't want to break anything. I've recently temp rooted my HTC One M8 and would like to unlock the bootloader and S-Off so I may load a custom rom. I've done this once before on an older android device but with this one I simply cannot do it. Can anyone provide a tutorial on how I should go about this? I understand firewater no longer exists and I dont really want to pay for sunshine unless I have to. Also, my phone is running 4.4.4
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You don't have a choice, its the only method. If you don't want to pay $25 then you stay stock.
That was a little harsh @sjpritch25
Morbid Fable said:
That was a little harsh @sjpritch25
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Its true though
I didn't mean to be harsh. That wasn't my intent, I apologize if it came out that way. Just wanted to be honest.
sjpritch25 said:
I didn't mean to be harsh. That wasn't my intent, I apologize if it came out that way. Just wanted to be honest.
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Its all good I understand, me and my friend bought our phones around the same period of time and are looking to root it, while I want to support sunshine I refuse to pay 25$ for something I can just wait for.
I understand, but what's to say root will come without sunshine?
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I understand, but what's to say root will come without sunshine?
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Not likely to happen
Hi guys, been lurking these forums off and on for awhile but I finally decided to make an account in attempt to my root my S5.
Generally I have a decent technical understanding of the android system but root is something i've never dived into completely so I had some questions and concerns. My biggest concern is that I attempted to root the phone a few months ago (I believe it was with..kingroot? if that sounds right) but failed, I'd like to try to root successfully but am wondering if the previous attempt could mess anything up and if so, how to fix that.
I was only wondering what exactly I would need to root the device, as in downgrading OS(?) or if only certain models are elligible or the like. Last but not least Id be interesting in finding the "best" rooting tutorial (assuming the stickied one isnt)
Thanks a lot guys, looking forward to getting into this!
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Hi guys, been lurking these forums off and on for awhile but I finally decided to make an account in attempt to my root my S5.
Generally I have a decent technical understanding of the android system but root is something i've never dived into completely so I had some questions and concerns. My biggest concern is that I attempted to root the phone a few months ago (I believe it was with..kingroot? if that sounds right) but failed, I'd like to try to root successfully but am wondering if the previous attempt could mess anything up and if so, how to fix that.
I was only wondering what exactly I would need to root the device, as in downgrading OS(?) or if only certain models are elligible or the like. Last but not least Id be interesting in finding the "best" rooting tutorial (assuming the stickied one isnt)
Thanks a lot guys, looking forward to getting into this!
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Well first you need to tell us about your phone, like what software version you're running currently?
lukef555 said:
Hi guys, been lurking these forums off and on for awhile but I finally decided to make an account in attempt to my root my S5.
Generally I have a decent technical understanding of the android system but root is something i've never dived into completely so I had some questions and concerns. My biggest concern is that I attempted to root the phone a few months ago (I believe it was with..kingroot? if that sounds right) but failed, I'd like to try to root successfully but am wondering if the previous attempt could mess anything up and if so, how to fix that.
I was only wondering what exactly I would need to root the device, as in downgrading OS(?) or if only certain models are elligible or the like. Last but not least Id be interesting in finding the "best" rooting tutorial (assuming the stickied one isnt)
Thanks a lot guys, looking forward to getting into this!
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If you are on builds OE1 or OG5 you cannot root, downgrade, or do anything. You are stuck with stock. If you have anything before OE1 you have options.
Thanks for the replies guys sorry I wasnt more specific. Im running Android 5.0 and my build number is LRX21T.G900VVRU2BOG5 , is that what you mean by build? If so, is the root for it just not figured out yet or is there something stopping the device from being rooted permanently?
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Thanks for the replies guys sorry I wasnt more specific. Im running Android 5.0 and my build number is LRX21T.G900VVRU2BOG5 , is that what you mean by build? If so, is the root for it just not figured out yet or is there something stopping the device from being rooted permanently?
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That is the build I was talking about. Between the locked bootloader and the security patches, it would seem the device is permanently stopped from being rooted.
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That is the build I was talking about. Between the locked bootloader and the security patches, it would seem the device is permanently stopped from being rooted.
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Well thats a shame, guess I'll wait till my next phone hahah thanks though!!
Hi, I was thinking about rooting my Galaxy S7 and I know that KNOX will be tripped and I will not be able to use Samsung Pay, S Health or get OTA updates ever again but I was wondering was that it and what are your thoughts on rooting the galaxy s7 and if you think it's worth it? I want to dual boot King rom and RR Remix but I'm not sure if it's worth it?
I think that's a very subjective question for which the answer should come from you. But IMHO, since you are seeking opinions, I haven't felt the need to root mine [yet]. So far this is the only Android I've had that I haven't rooted - and I've had Androids since the original Motorola Droid. I haven't used Samsung Pay yet but I think that once I do I will become accustomed to it. For now I am holding off on rooting. I find that my S7 gives me most of what I want and I'm not missing root at all.
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I think that's a very subjective question for which the answer should come from you. But IMHO, since you are seeking opinions, I haven't felt the need to root mine [yet]. So far this is the only Android I've had that I haven't rooted - and I've had Androids since the original Motorola Droid. I haven't used Samsung Pay yet but I think that once I do I will become accustomed to it. For now I am holding off on rooting. I find that my S7 gives me most of what I want and I'm not missing root at all.
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So why did you root before the s7? I ask because I plan on buying the s7 to BL unlock and run custom rom..
No, i dont think its worth it! Stock rom does a great job and even the backups work perfectly with the samsung cloud and also you can use Package Disabler Pro without root so thats all you need.
RiTCHiE007 said:
No, i dont think its worth it! Stock rom does a great job and even the backups work perfectly with the samsung cloud and also you can use Package Disabler Pro without root so thats all you need.
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Thanks, I think unless they release a fully stable, feature packed AOSP rom I'm gonna stick with stock. I do like Android N for the Galaxy S7 and it's definitely a step in the right direction from Samsung :good:
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I think that's a very subjective question for which the answer should come from you. But IMHO, since you are seeking opinions, I haven't felt the need to root mine [yet]. So far this is the only Android I've had that I haven't rooted - and I've had Androids since the original Motorola Droid. I haven't used Samsung Pay yet but I think that once I do I will become accustomed to it. For now I am holding off on rooting. I find that my S7 gives me most of what I want and I'm not missing root at all.
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Thanks for your opinion. I think your right, other than custom roms I don't really see a reason to root. I think unless they release a fully stable rom (like AOSP) that I really want I'm gonna stick to stock for now. I wish there was a way to get the dual speaker mod without root though, that would be good.
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So why did you root before the s7? I ask because I plan on buying the s7 to BL unlock and run custom rom..
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In a nutshell, I wanted to try other ROMs and debloat.
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In a nutshell, I wanted to try other ROMs and debloat.
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Gotcha
I honestly haven't rooted since my OnePlus days, and even then once I started using Google Wallet/Android Pay I reverted to stock. On my S4 I had to root to gain some of the functionality/customizations I wanted. With the OnePlus and my S7 Edge, the need just isn't there. Sure, I'd like to remove some of the AT&T bloat, but at least I can disable those apps which is good enough for me.
Hello XDA Forums,
I'm having trouble rooting my S6, I'm a blockhead and can't seem to figure out whats going on. Any help, tips, or comments?
My carrier is AT&T.
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diorxx said:
Hello XDA Forums,
I'm having trouble rooting my S6, I'm a blockhead and can't seem to figure out whats going on. Any help, tips, or comments?
My carrier is AT&T.
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Can't access the links as it's not letting me copy them on my phone on the xda app. What android version are you on?
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Can't access the links as it's not letting me copy them on my phone on the xda app. What android version are you on?
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Android version: 7.0
Model number: SAMSUNG-SM-G920A
Right okay cool thanks for that. I have bad news for you, because your phone has a locked bootloader it cannot be rooted at this point until an exploit is found. I even had a look over in the At&T s6 forums and there's not much going on. Sorry mate.
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Right okay cool thanks for that. I have bad news for you, because your phone has a locked bootloader it cannot be rooted at this point until an exploit is found. I even had a look over in the At&T s6 forums and there's not much going on. Sorry mate.
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That sucks but thanks for the straightforward answer. But there's really 0 options for me at this point? Not even downgrading or flashing? (Just some terms I've picked up, don't exactly know what those mean)
diorxx said:
That sucks but thanks for the straightforward answer. But there's really 0 options for me at this point? Not even downgrading or flashing? (Just some terms I've picked up, don't exactly know what those mean)
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Unfortunately not, downgrading is when going from one version to the previous, due to how samsung setup their bootloader, trying to say go from nougat to Marshmallow is not possible so you will always remain on nougat. Flashing is commonly done via a recovery and a piece of software called odin, every phone has a recovery but most root things need you to have a custom recovery like twrp this can only be achieved via having root, odin is used to flash stock Samsung firmwares. Hope that helps a bit. For the time being my advice to you is to keep looking at the s6 at&t forums from time to time, at some point they may come out with a root exploit that works.