Rooting and unlocking UK Galaxy S6 on EE - Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey guys, I recently purchased a second hand Galaxy S6 (not an Edge variant) and I'm curious as to how exactly, I go about rooting it in order to unlock it. I remember rooting my S3 was relatively straight forward, but this seems a little more complex partly due to just how many options there are for all the different models.
I'm on Android 5.1.1, and my build number is currently: LMY47X.G920FXXU3QOJF
If anybody could point me towards a relevant guide or provide a little more information, that'd be awesome. Cheers!

Get into downloadmode, flash a kernel with autoroot via Odin. Reboot and congratulations ^^

Alfa Kenny One said:
Get into downloadmode, flash a kernel with autoroot via Odin. Reboot and congratulations ^^
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Neat, thanks for the response!
Would this Kernel suffice? http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...nt/kernel-hacker-kernel-s6-universal-t3254487
Also, as a result, would this make my phone automatically unlocked from all network carriers?

You can use that kernel. I use SpaceX kernel. They are both with autoroot.
I dont know if it unlock all network carriers. I think phone can already support different ROM's from different carriers.
I flashed for example French ROM. And now im on the official dutch again

Alfa Kenny One said:
You can use that kernel. I use SpaceX kernel. They are both with autoroot.
I dont know if it unlock all network carriers. I think phone can already support different ROM's from different carriers.
I flashed for example French ROM. And now im on the official dutch again
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I managed to get it working. For those who are curious, this is a great video that illustrates exactly what to download and from where, depending on your region.
Now that I'm rooted, however, does anybody have any idea how to unlock my device?

Try a Nexus 6P

Alfa Kenny One said:
Try a Nexus 6P
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Great answer!
Seriously though, considering I just bought this, and Nexus 6Ps are about 200 more here, that's not really an option.

Alfa Kenny One said:
Try a Nexus 6P
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I wouldn't waste my hard earned money on Nexus Junk. And make no mistake, they are all junk.
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Casperf1 said:
I managed to get it working. For those who are curious, this is a great video that illustrates exactly what to download and from where, depending on your region.
Now that I'm rooted, however, does anybody have any idea how to unlock my device?
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Have you tried calling EE? I think they'll do it for a small fee.

Jonathan-H said:
I wouldn't waste my hard earned money on Nexus Junk. And make no mistake, they are all junk.
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Have you tried calling EE? I think they'll do it for a small fee.
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I'd rather this not turn into a 'what device is better' thread, please.
And I'm gonna go into their store today and see what they can do for me. Apparently, it's only £8.99 for an unlock, I just wondered if there existed any free method.

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Glad I didn't get the s6

I been looking into all the forums for the s6 not to much going on in development they were able to gain root recently but not too many custom rom I'm glad I bought the s5!!
sean19661 said:
I been looking into all the forums for the s6 not to much going on in development they were able to gain root recently but not too many custom rom I'm glad I bought the s5!!
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You mean the phone that came out a month ago? What did you expect? That happens for every new device that comes out, it doesn't mean there's no development or that it's a failure. It just means it's a new phone, not many own it, new technology to crack, etc...:good:
I been looking for a rom to port a few app over to the s5
I was looking at getting it, but I can't be on the phone and Internet at the same time, lame.
nathan951 said:
I was looking at getting it, but I can't be on the phone and Internet at the same time, lame.
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I thought that issue was only with sprint? My nephew has the s5 and he can't do that be on the phone and Internet at the same time If Verizon gonna start to do the same I guess I'm gonna have to switch carrier in the future
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Here's your sign:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2690703
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I am a rep for Verizon and Samsung advocate I must say the S6 has the worst design I have ever seen. On the up side it has the best screen I have ever seen. Glass back and raised camera is just the worst idea and main reason I got away from Apple that and no removable storage
bulvine420 said:
I am a rep for Verizon and Samsung advocate I must say the S6 has the worst design I have ever seen. On the up side it has the best screen I have ever seen. Glass back and raised camera is just the worst idea and main reason I got away from Apple that and no removable storage
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If it drops on its edge, seems like the screen would fracture immediately!
If you drop it with no case the whole phone will crack front and back.
they rooted S6 but we can't easily (one-click solution) root S5? /sigh
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tygib said:
they rooted S6 but we can't root S5? /sigh
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Of course you can root the S5, where have you been?
sean19661 said:
I been looking into all the forums for the s6 not to much going on in development they were able to gain root recently but not too many custom rom I'm glad I bought the s5!!
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Maybe I'm missing something, but is there any aosp roms available for the att s5 that is a year old?
ldeveraux said:
Of course you can root the S5, where have you been?
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There's a one-click solution to rooting the latest S5 build number that doesn't involve downgrading firmware? Dang, apparently I've been away! Do you have a link to this? That would be awesome, thanks.
tygib said:
There's a one-click solution to rooting the latest S5 build number that doesn't involve downgrading firmware? Dang, apparently I've been away! Do you have a link to this? That would be awesome, thanks.
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You still have to downgrade to ncg firmware, but it's a one click app that does it. But the s5 is still perfectly rootable, it's easy.
tygib said:
There's a one-click solution to rooting the latest S5 build number that doesn't involve downgrading firmware? Dang, apparently I've been away! Do you have a link to this? That would be awesome, thanks.
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No you have to downgrade and towelroot. You claimed there was no root for the S5, there certainly is, it's just not a one-click method.
ldeveraux said:
No you have to downgrade and towelroot. You claimed there was no root for the S5, there certainly is, it's just not a one-click method.
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I clearly meant an easy solution, not 7 different steps and downgrading.
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jagrave said:
You still have to downgrade to ncg firmware, but it's a one click app that does it. But the s5 is still perfectly rootable, it's easy.
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Yeah, meh. One-click solution on the latest builds or meh.
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I clearly meant an easy solution, not 7 different steps and downgrading.
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Yeah, meh. One-click solution on the latest builds or meh.
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It wasn't really clear by your initial comment what you meant. You're not going to get a 1 click root for the S5. Once the TR process was made, that was it, root achieved. The phone can be rooted, so no more development needs to go into an already proven concept, just so some people won't have to downgrade. :good:
Yes you can use data and phone at the same -- Verizon "Advanced Calling"
nathan951 said:
I was looking at getting it, but I can't be on the phone and Internet at the same time, lame.
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It's pretty dumb they didn't enable this out of the box. On Verizon, you need to go into your vzw account and enable the free option for "advanced calling 1.0". It'll push VOLTE to your phone, which you can enable in settings -> mobile networks (i think it's under some other menu item on the S6). Bang, it'll now do both. I know, dumb.
sean19661 said:
I been looking into all the forums for the s6 not to much going on in development they were able to gain root recently but not too many custom rom I'm glad I bought the s5!!
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Huh? I've had more options in a week than a year w klte
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Gave my S5 to my daughter. She's only 12, any ROMs? And has anyone tried the multiboot port? I have multirom and its nice

sprint s6 edge 5.1.1 stock firmware please!

ok so i updated ,via OTA ,to version 5.1.1
after this i decided to try to root it using a flashable file (odin) and now the touch screen doesnt work.
i dont know what else i could possible do, i tried factory reseting even though i knew it wouldnt work since i flashed a boot.img file
so my last guess would be to flash the stock firmware, i have the stock firmware for 5.0.2 but you cant downgrade so i really need the G925PVPU2B0F7 firmware
if anyone knows where i could get it or any other ways of fixing it please say!
z0code0z said:
ok so i updated ,via OTA ,to version 5.1.1
after this i decided to try to root it using a flashable file (odin) and now the touch screen doesnt work.
i dont know what else i could possible do, i tried factory reseting even though i knew it wouldnt work since i flashed a boot.img file
so my last guess would be to flash the stock firmware, i have the stock firmware for 5.0.2 but you cant downgrade so i really need the G925PVPU2B0F7 firmware
if anyone knows where i could get it or any other ways of fixing it please say!
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Have you tried Smart Switch on the PC?
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optimummind said:
Have you tried Smart Switch on the PC?
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yeah, it recognizes my phone but i cant really do anything with it, according to smart switch, my phone is fully updated so i cant change anything and emergency recovery only works in a specific situation
the reason i needed the stock firmware for that version was because while attempting to get root i flashed (with odin) a boot.img and now the phones touch screen wont work
It took a month before the firmware was released. If you have Sprint insurance you can get a replacement for $0 dollars or $75 if you dont. You have to visit a repair store to start the paperwork. Jus claim, the phone touch screen didnt work after the update.
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It took a month before the firmware was released. If you have Sprint insurance you can get a replacement for $0 dollars or $75 if you dont. You have to visit a repair store to start the paperwork. Jus claim, the phone touch screen didnt work after the update.
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what if they check the knox counter? and if they know that i flashed several things, would they still replace it?
z0code0z said:
what if they check the knox counter? and if they know that i flashed several things, would they still replace it?
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I've taken Samsung devices back to the carrier in the past for various reasons and they never looked. You should be fine. Samsung is the only one who really may check
Experimental - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3152529
It may or may not work...
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djvoleur said:
Experimental - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3152529
It may or may not work...
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Hmmmm
Soooperstar said:
Hmmmm
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Let me no if you try that.
lusciousbeard said:
Let me no if you try that.
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If a odin firmware was available as a backup, I'd definitely give it a try. I think it might work being US cellular but I won't be trying it without a plan B lol. I'm sure one of these eager guys will jump out there and give it a try. I'm waiting patiently.
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If a odin firmware was available as a backup, I'd definitely give it a try. I think it might work being US cellular but I won't be trying it without a plan B lol. I'm sure one of these eager guys will jump out there and give it a try. I'm waiting patiently.
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Ha! Yeah I hear you... I might give it a try later today. I'll keep you posted
lusciousbeard said:
Ha! Yeah I hear you... I might give it a try later today. I'll keep you posted
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Cool..... Let us know
z0code0z said:
ok so i updated ,via OTA ,to version 5.1.1
after this i decided to try to root it using a flashable file (odin) and now the touch screen doesnt work.
i dont know what else i could possible do, i tried factory reseting even though i knew it wouldnt work since i flashed a boot.img file
so my last guess would be to flash the stock firmware, i have the stock firmware for 5.0.2 but you cant downgrade so i really need the G925PVPU2B0F7 firmware
if anyone knows where i could get it or any other ways of fixing it please say!
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Hey, I did the same thing you did and someone had told me about this..... http://forum.xda-developers.com/spr...t/5-1-1-stock-of7-kernel-root-7-4-15-t3150350
Download the stock kernel from this forum above.
I flashed it via Odin and now have my touchscreen back. Now it's not a total fix but I'm now writing you this on my edge with the touchscreen working. It's the only thing available right now for us. Two things that don't work are the back and recent apps buttons and when you lock your phone the screen won't come back on without restarting into download mode then hitting restart phone from there. So I've just been keeping phone plugged in for the most part because of this so screen won't go off.
well one of you should try the guys recovery/root from u.s. cellular..lolol
DruoGaby said:
well one of you should try the guys recovery/root from u.s. cellular..lolol
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Just tried that recovery/root. Every thing seemed to work great until I noticed I had no data so I'm going to stick with the one I was using for now. If someone could combine the two somehow we would be in great shape
S6EdgE2 said:
Just tried that recovery/root. Every thing seemed to work great until I noticed I had no data so I'm going to stick with the one I was using for now. If someone could combine the two somehow we would be in great shape
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lol awesome!!!..the dev should know that..maybe i can ask somebody for help..i know some folks..so your on 5.1.1 rooted just no data... or other things as well
DruoGaby said:
lol awesome!!!..the dev should know that..maybe i can ask somebody for help..i know some folks..so your on 5.1.1 rooted just no data... or other things as well
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Yup 5.1.1 rooted. Both work just each one has its problems. I'd rather have working data using the stock of7 kernel tho. The us cellular kernel has working buttons and screen comes back on after it goes off but no data so if you could talk to some people about this maybe we could get a working kernel with root where everything works, which would be awesome.
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S6EdgE2 said:
Yup 5.1.1 rooted. Both work just each one has its problems. I'd rather have working data using the stock of7 kernel tho. The us cellular kernel has working buttons and screen comes back on after it goes off but no data so if you could talk to some people about this maybe we could get a working kernel with root where everything works, which would be awesome.
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I tried posting a comment in the us cellular forum about the sprint edge having no data using that kernel but I have under 10 posts so it won't allow me to I guess...
can u point me a link to the one that has data?...i dont know which is it...thanks..maybe i can get them to check both and see the changes..commit them to the u.s. celler one...that'll be tight..ill keep an eye for when u post it
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S6EdgE2 said:
Yup 5.1.1 rooted. Both work just each one has its problems. I'd rather have working data using the stock of7 kernel tho. The us cellular kernel has working buttons and screen comes back on after it goes off but no data so if you could talk to some people about this maybe we could get a working kernel with root where everything works, which would be awesome.
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I tried posting a comment in the us cellular forum about the sprint edge having no data using that kernel but I have under 10 posts so it won't allow me to I guess...
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ill post for you
DruoGaby said:
can u point me a link to the one that has data?...i dont know which is it...thanks..maybe i can get them to check both and see the changes..commit them to the u.s. celler one...that'll be tight..ill keep an eye for when u post it
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Yup. Here it is.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/spr...t/5-1-1-stock-of7-kernel-root-7-4-15-t3150350
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Yup. Here it is.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/spr...t/5-1-1-stock-of7-kernel-root-7-4-15-t3150350
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this is th one with the working data?..i dont wanna mix them up..lol

New update thoughts

Any thoughts about new update?
New features added?
Well, trying to add screens, but can't figure it out.
Think i got it. Haven't made 10 posts yet so can't link imgur. So disappointed.
What update?
Edit: I'll be.... manually checked for the update and I'm receiving one that's 45.7MB Will keep updated
That is the security update.. Got it this morning
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Prl got an update with sprint also.. Should be 55050 now.. Was 55030 I believe..
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Here's what it's listing:
Version N920PVPS2AOK3/N920PSPT2AOK3/N920PVPS2AOK3
*The security of your device has been improved.
A software update can include, but not limited to:
-Device stability improvements, bug fixes.
-New and/or enhanced features
-Further improvements to performance
To get the best from your device, please keep your phone up to date and regularly check for software updates.
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My take is it's just a security update rather anything else.
Can you still root and install a recovery after the update?
I get a error in recovery @30 % when trying to take the update on a stock n5 ! Any suggestions would be great
Looks like they tryimg to block root again
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mine is updating right now 48mb and my nexus 6 is also updating to 6.0.1
Actually funny thing, my ipad just got ios 9.2 and some huge windows 10 update. all at the same time.
stas333 said:
mine is updating right now 48mb and my nexus 6 is also updating to 6.0.1
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Please let us know if you can root and install recovery after updating.
DarkManX4lf said:
Please let us know if you can root and install recovery after updating.
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not planning on rooting anything.
stas333 said:
not planning on rooting anything.
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why are you not rooting then note 5
smiley45 said:
why are you not rooting then note 5
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No need to. The phone is great straight out of the box. I have been rooting phones since hoc evos, and I'm finally happy with phones today. Additionally, once you root it, it's a pain in the butt to update the software and many other little things. So that's why
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No need to. The phone is great straight out of the box. I have been rooting phones since hoc evos, and I'm finally happy with phones today. Additionally, once you root it, it's a pain in the butt to update the software and many other little things. So that's why
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cool i here that form alot of people mine was rooted but im not running root becasue i am waiting on 6.0 to come this month...
smiley45 said:
cool i here that form alot of people mine was rooted but im not running root becasue i am waiting on 6.0 to come this month...
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With the newest software, root is somewhat useless. Xposed may not work correctly, no OTA, plus note 5 has the electronic root thing, so when you tooth the phone, it is tripped and can never be returned to original state, thus, service providers will know it is rooted and may deny repair, replacement.
stas333 said:
With the newest software, root is somewhat useless. Xposed may not work correctly, no OTA, plus note 5 has the electronic root thing, so when you tooth the phone, it is tripped and can never be returned to original state, thus, service providers will know it is rooted and may deny repair, replacement.
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i just brought my phone i going to go see can i replace it real quick .. any ideals
smiley45 said:
i just brought my phone i going to go see can i replace it real quick .. any ideals
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no idea man.
stas333 said:
With the newest software, root is somewhat useless. Xposed may not work correctly, no OTA, plus note 5 has the electronic root thing, so when you tooth the phone, it is tripped and can never be returned to original state, thus, service providers will know it is rooted and may deny repair, replacement.
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I see your point bit IMO rooting is better than stock. Xposed works fine, I like my Adaway and youtube ad block, other phone customizations etc.
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stas333 said:
not planning on rooting anything.
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Nice, can someone else let us know if rooting is possible with the OK3 update?
Reminds of the note 4 0e1 update lol
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stas333 said:
With the newest software, root is somewhat useless. Xposed may not work correctly, no OTA, plus note 5 has the electronic root thing, so when you tooth the phone, it is tripped and can never be returned to original state, thus, service providers will know it is rooted and may deny repair, replacement.
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You do realize sprint doesn't even remotely care right? They just ask that you have "stock" when you have a problem and need the device serviced. However if you are stock rooted this has no bearing whatsoever.
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no idea man.
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Kies should work, no?
I know it's hit or miss but try it
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You do realize sprint doesn't even remotely care right? They just ask that you have "stock" when you have a problem and need the device serviced. However if you are stock rooted this has no bearing whatsoever.
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I don't think he's worried about Sprint. He just wants stock.

[Locked Bootloader] Using Rowhammer / Drammer To Gain Root on 6.0

PROJECT ABANDONED.
None of my test units are vulnerable, and no other dev has shown interest.
Good news though, hope is not lost- there is a big vuln unrelated to Drammer that may be the key to CID 11 getting root.
I am working on this new project actively, as I have already gotten root access on my test units.
THIS IS A R&D THREAD!! Please only contribute / wait patiently.
This aims to get CID 11 (locked bootloader) users rooted on 6.x ROMs.
*Note: VUSec has decided against releasing their implementation of the exploit (a test utility was provided instead).
This may change in the future, but until then we will attempt our own implementation based on their work.
If you would like to see if your device would be vulnerable you can use VUSec's app here: https://vvdveen.com/drammer/drammer.apk
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Important resource / demos:
https://github.com/vusec/drammer
http://media.scmagazine.com/documents/265/drammer_66089.pdf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pV-Q9Q5s4Q
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6hL-obNhAw
I can help test when the time comes
I have experience recovering from a hard brick
I have a g900v that is not my daily driver it is cid15 and not rooted or bootloader unlocked
I'm on pd1 mm official firmware
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Glad to see there is a chance of a root method for Galaxy s5 Verizon 6.0. Thanks for the hard work!
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I can help test when the time comes
I have experience recovering from a hard brick
I have a g900v that is not my daily driver it is cid15 and not rooted or bootloader unlocked
I'm on pd1 mm official firmware
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I hate to rain on the parade, hauckk. But i don't see where you're able to help for the CID 11 devices...? unfortunately, you're unable to help as to this thread was made to aim to get the CID 11 users rooted on 6.x ROM's. Being that you have the CID 15 device and that you're rooted with the bootloader unlocked, i don't see how you're going to help with the CID 11 users. Especially from "hard brick" because of you not owning a CID 11 device.
Again, I'm for smokerbond to continue with his OP and not questioning him one bit :good:. It's how someone with the CID 15 device will be fit in when you're able to do what others cannot...?
Um row hammer is a ram memory exploit it doesn't matter what emmc chip I have it is the same device with the exception of the eMMC chip
So it makes no difference and I'm not rooted and I am bootloader locked
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Um row hammer is a ram memory exploit it doesn't matter what emmc chip I have it is the same device with the exception of the eMMC chip
So it makes no difference and I'm not rooted and I am bootloader locked
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Uh, really.....RAM Exploit....?
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Row_hammer
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Rowhammer is a hardware exploit
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[email protected] said:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Row_hammer
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Rowhammer is a hardware exploit
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You said Ram exploit. Which this exploit is a more than Ram. I'll leave it be as just. No need to have this go OT....
al50 said:
You said Ram exploit. Which this exploit is a more than Ram. I'll leave it be as just. No need to have this go OT....
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Rowhammer is a hardware exploit with it's vector on the RAM. Go read up and educate yourself. Anyway, the guy just volunteered to help, no need to get all worked up.
http://cloud.tapatalk.com/s/5817a1af09555/drammer-1.pdf
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This the explanation of the exploit
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I know about the exploit and what it's about....not 'flaming' you at all, it was somewhat how you first defined it and also with you having the 15 chip i don't see much of how it may help as to it's vulnerable opposed to the 11. Speaking of which, there was no mention of the CID's of the 2 devices used in the test. Could one of them have been a 15 CID and the other the 11 CID??? That may be something one's need to request for more information on the devices used. May help with the OP's R&D of this topic.....
Great point I hadn't thought about that the different cids 15 or 11 in the test
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Willing to test
I'm willing to test. On SM-G900V with locked bootloader that cannot be unlocked, eMMC 11 Toshiba chip. Currently running the Norma Note 5 ported ROM. When I have the time to mess around with this I will let you know the results. Thanks.
Please test on eMMC 11 and post progress
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I'm willing to test. On SM-G900V with locked bootloader that cannot be unlocked, eMMC 11 Toshiba chip. Currently running the Norma Note 5 ported ROM. When I have the time to mess around with this I will let you know the results. Thanks.
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Happy to see some users are still fighting for control over the VZW S5 with eMMC 11 chips. That being said, anyone have luck getting root on 6.0* ROMs? I just flashed BS_FREE_MM_PF4 via Safestrap on my locked bootloader, which is great to have stripped down / bloatware free(ish); however, there are just some root features I can't live without.
Obviously, it's definitely time to upgrade to an s7 or perhaps wait for the Note 8... any device suggestions?
chadwicky said:
Happy to see some users are still fighting for control over the VZW S5 with eMMC 11 chips. That being said, anyone have luck getting root on 6.0* ROMs? I just flashed BS_FREE_MM_PF4 via Safestrap on my locked bootloader, which is great to have stripped down / bloatware free(ish); however, there are just some root features I can't live without.
Obviously, it's definitely time to upgrade to an s7 or perhaps wait for the Note 8... any device suggestions?
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It is time to move on from the S5
I would also move away from verizon because big red wants to lock you down
I been looking into project fi from Google
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Going to see what I can do
chadwicky said:
Happy to see some users are still fighting for control over the VZW S5 with eMMC 11 chips. That being said, anyone have luck getting root on 6.0* ROMs? I just flashed BS_FREE_MM_PF4 via Safestrap on my locked bootloader, which is great to have stripped down / bloatware free(ish); however, there are just some root features I can't live without.
Obviously, it's definitely time to upgrade to an s7 or perhaps wait for the Note 8... any device suggestions?
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I just haven't had any time to look into this and give it a shot. I'm going to see if I can get to work on it now though. I'll have the next 3 days off, so hopefully that should give me some time. I'll post updates when I can.
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AKETech said:
I just haven't had any time to look into this and give it a shot. I'm going to see if I can get to work on it now though. I'll have the next 3 days off, so hopefully that should give me some time. I'll post updates when I can.
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So I just went through the links at the beginning of this thread, and just realized that I cannot do this. I do understand what you're trying to do, but I'm not the person to test this out. While I got the concept, I'm not a programmer, or someone who knows code etc... Sorry that I couldn't be of any help, but hopefully someone who's a lot smarter than me will be willing to test.
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guys... HOW THE HELL HAVE YOU FLASHED ROMS (not official ones) ON THE 11 CID MODEL WITH LOCKED BOOTLOADER JUST HOW!?
AWESOME1092387456 said:
guys... HOW THE HELL HAVE YOU FLASHED ROMS (not official ones) ON THE 11 CID MODEL WITH LOCKED BOOTLOADER JUST HOW!?
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Only tw roms must be on PB1
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AKETech said:
I just haven't had any time to look into this and give it a shot. I'm going to see if I can get to work on it now though. I'll have the next 3 days off, so hopefully that should give me some time. I'll post updates when I can.
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So I just went through the links at the beginning of this thread, and just realized that I cannot do this. I do understand what you're trying to do, but I'm not the person to test this out. While I got the concept, I'm not a programmer, or someone who knows code etc... Sorry that I couldn't be of any help, but hopefully someone who's a lot smarter than me will be willing to test.
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Nobody thought you'd be able to tbh
They didn't even release an actual root method

SM-G955U1 ?

I have full ODIN firmware with build G955U1UEU1AQDC for AT&T SM-G955U1 model. Question is: what provider is this phone from and do anybody need this firmware ?
If you do i will post it later today.
Thats for the ACG Cspire
https://www.getdroidtips.com/g955u1ueu1aqdc-galaxy-s8-plus-acg-cspire/
BigHussle said:
Thats for the ACG Cspire
https://www.getdroidtips.com/g955u1ueu1aqdc-galaxy-s8-plus-acg-cspire/
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so i should stay on Canadian xac?
unitz0mbie said:
so i should stay on Canadian xac?
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Yes, Stay Put for the moment. I think I found the XAA Version. I am installing it on my AT&T S8+ now using Prince's Odin I will upload it soon if it works.
BigHussle said:
Yes, Stay Put for the moment. I think I found the XAA Version. I am installing it on my AT&T S8+ now using Prince's Odin I will upload it soon if it works.
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yea i found it too, downloading too. let me know how it works and ill flash right after
unitz0mbie said:
yea i found it too, downloading too. let me know how it works and ill flash right after
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yes its working I uploaded it. feel free to download from my google drive
Just received a 955 U1 as well does anyone know if this is root able since it has an unlocked bootloader?
Kjc99 said:
Just received a 955 U1 as well does anyone know if this is root able since it has an unlocked bootloader?
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It's carrier unlocked not bootloader unlocked. Still not root and most likely won't ever get root+twrp for it.
ShrekOpher said:
It's carrier unlocked not bootloader unlocked. Still not root and most likely won't ever get root+twrp for it.
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Did last year's snapdragon S7 ever get root? I'm not used to this because all previous Galaxy phones were international, but my carrier is selling the U1 model this time around and not "F" varients... Im not holding my breathe for custom recovery/roms bit would be nice to use titanium backup and ad away...
Kjc99 said:
Did last year's snapdragon S7 ever get root? I'm not used to this because all previous Galaxy phones were international, but my carrier is selling the U1 model this time around and not "F" varients... Im not holding my breathe for custom recovery/roms bit would be nice to use titanium backup and ad away...
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The S7 got what we called ENGBOOT root. Which was not really full functioning root. It required you to flash a Samsung created engineering kernel, that is purposely unstable, but is designed to help Samsung repair shops fix corrupt devices.
With some tweaking root was achieved, but the bootloader stayed locked. And the performance was so degraded by the engineering kernel MOST people went back to stock and never used root.
Sadly rooting and ROMing most phones is going away. Especially now that Google is providing an easy way for developers to turn off access to an app if the user is rooted. Right now even if you have root you can't use Netflix, Samsung Pay, Android Pay, among many others.
If you want root still I'd look at a 1+ or the Essential phone or the international model if this phone. Otherwise you are probably out of luck.
ShrekOpher said:
The S7 got what we called ENGBOOT root. Which was not really full functioning root. It required you to flash a Samsung created engineering kernel, that is purposely unstable, but is designed to help Samsung repair shops fix corrupt devices.
With some tweaking root was achieved, but the bootloader stayed locked. And the performance was so degraded by the engineering kernel MOST people went back to stock and never used root.
Sadly rooting and ROMing most phones is going away. Especially now that Google is providing an easy way for developers to turn off access to an app if the user is rooted. Right now even if you have root you can't use Netflix, Samsung Pay, Android Pay, among many others.
If you want root still I'd look at a 1+ or the Essential phone or the international model if this phone. Otherwise you are probably out of luck.
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Since you have been so helpful at crushing my root dreams lol j/k.. Is there a way to get what I'm looking for i.e.
Ad-less youtube
Ad-away
And maybe a way to freeze/uninstall apps
All without being rooted?
Its been a long time since I had a stock phone and the freaking advertisements have gone wild... Thanks I appreciate it
Kjc99 said:
Since you have been so helpful at crushing my root dreams lol j/k.. Is there a way to get what I'm looking for i.e.
Ad-less youtube
Ad-away
And maybe a way to freeze/uninstall apps
All without being rooted?
Its been a long time since I had a stock phone and the freaking advertisements have gone wild... Thanks I appreciate it
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Yes.
I have been using AdClear for a while now and it works great including in YouTube. The development team has an xda thread that has the downloads and a bunch of great info. Just search xda.
I use BK Package Disabler to freeze apps. It lets you freeze individual processes in apps as well which is great for blocking only certain features of apps. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kunkunsoft.packagedisabler
For making a back to restore I actually like Samsung's Smart Switch. Works great to backup your phone to a computer.
Also in Developer settings you can manually address your DPI, and over in the S8 International threads there is a list of about 40+ fonts that can be installed.
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Yes.
I have been using AdClear for a while now and it works great including in YouTube. The development team has an xda thread that has the downloads and a bunch of great info. Just search xda.
I use BK Package Disabler to freeze apps. It lets you freeze individual processes in apps as well which is great for blocking only certain features of apps. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kunkunsoft.packagedisabler
For making a back to restore I actually like Samsung's Smart Switch. Works great to backup your phone to a computer.
Also in Developer settings you can manually address your DPI, and over in the S8 International threads there is a list of about 40+ fonts that can be installed.
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Thanks appreciate it..
Galaxy S7 edge
I have an s8 and s8+ unlocked on TMobile. Want to use on Optus in Australia and then when I return on AT&T. Optus uses band 28 which T-Mobile doesn't . In another thread someone suggeted flashing G950U1 XAA, is this the "plus" equivalent? Assume steps to flash same? Also is this the download: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8/SM-G955U1/XAA/download/G955U1UEU1AQE3/171775/
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I have an s8 and s8+ unlocked on TMobile. Want to use on Optus in Australia and then when I return on AT&T. Optus uses band 28 which T-Mobile doesn't . In another thread someone suggeted flashing G950U1 XAA, is this the "plus" equivalent? Assume steps to flash same? Also is this the download: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8/SM-G955U1/XAA/download/G955U1UEU1AQE3/171775/
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You could flash the AT&T firmware and get what you need.
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You could flash the AT&T firmware and get what you need.
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So AT&T firmware has advantage over this? Will it matter that it has AT&T firmware using on OPTUS Australia?
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JeffATL said:
So AT&T firmware has advantage over this? Will it matter that it has AT&T firmware using on OPTUS Australia?
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One of the phones I may try to sell when over there, though the buyer will have to get his own USB adapter
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So AT&T firmware has advantage over this? Will it matter that it has AT&T firmware using on OPTUS Australia?
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One of the phones I may try to sell when over there, though the buyer will have to get his own USB adapter
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Yeah it has voice over LTE. And a few other things. Still gets great battery life and you can disable any att features you don't want.
hey guys..
is anyone root the device..? g955u is compatible with this device..?
G955U1UEU1AQE3
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Yeah it has voice over LTE. And a few other things. Still gets great battery life and you can disable any att features you don't want.
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Awesome. Will flash when I get a chance. Hopefully no issues on OPTUS.
This may seem like a stupid question, and I am assuming the answer is no, but does flashing an official firmware lock it to that carrier ?
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Awesome. Will flash when I get a chance. Hopefully no issues on OPTUS.
This may seem like a stupid question, and I am assuming the answer is no, but does flashing an official firmware lock it to that carrier ?
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No as long as you sim unlock it first there should be no issues

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