bit of help please - Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi all ok my query may be a quick one to answer. Tried my best researching this forum but their is so many different roots for your phone dont know which are good and which arn't.
Basically at this stage not interested in customer roms as my phone is fairly new and will plan to try some roms later on. At this moment in time i just need simple root access as im wanting to play emulators and the controllers connected wont connect as i dont have root access. I would like it rooted but to kep on the same stock rom and dont want the knox to be affected.
Which is the best, safest most successful way to just root the s6? and as always can it be reverted at any time? Many thanks
Device: SM-G920F (flat phone)
ROM name:? STOCK?
ROM version and baseband version: G920FXXS3DPB3
Build number: MMB29K.G920FXXS3DPB2
kernel version and its settings: 3.10.61 - 7086820 / [email protected]#1 / FRI FEB 26 17:20:09 KST 2016
NOT Rooted
STOCK ROM
Android version: 6.0.1
KNOX version: KNOX 2.6

morgiee said:
Hi all ok my query may be a quick one to answer. Tried my best researching this forum but their is so many different roots for your phone dont know which are good and which arn't.
Basically at this stage not interested in customer roms as my phone is fairly new and will plan to try some roms later on. At this moment in time i just need simple root access as im wanting to play emulators and the controllers connected wont connect as i dont have root access. I would like it rooted but to kep on the same stock rom and dont want the knox to be affected.
Which is the best, safest most successful way to just root the s6? and as always can it be reverted at any time? Many thanks
Device: SM-G920F (flat phone)
ROM name:? STOCK?
ROM version and baseband version: G920FXXS3DPB3
Build number: MMB29K.G920FXXS3DPB2
kernel version and its settings: 3.10.61 - 7086820 / [email protected]#1 / FRI FEB 26 17:20:09 KST 2016
NOT Rooted
STOCK ROM
Android version: 6.0.1
KNOX version: KNOX 2.6
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As of now there is no method available which could root your phone without tripping knox (except for 5.0.2),

morgiee said:
Which is the best, safest most successful way to just root the s6? and as always can it be reverted at any time?
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CF-AutoRoot is probably the best way to go. It does most of the work for you. The phone can be unrooted, I guess, but KNOX will >always< be tripped
And I really wouldn't bother waiting around for a method to be developed that doesn't trip KNOX... People aren't hopeful and there doesn't seem to be much of an appetite from developers to create a method either

Thanks for the response, so what exactly will go wrong or happen if the KNOX is tripped? who do it connect to? and can it be un tripped if root access is removed? Just weighing up my options as im about 4 months into this s6 contract with EE
Thanks again.

morgiee said:
Thanks for the response, so what exactly will go wrong or happen if the KNOX is tripped? who do it connect to? and can it be un tripped if root access is removed? Just weighing up my options as im about 4 months into this s6 contract with EE
Thanks again.
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There's NO WAY to untrip Knox for Exynos 7420 devices -for now-
If the KNOX tripped, you just can't use Samsung Pay and if you're rooted, you can't get OTA. If you reflash your device with Smart Switch, you'll get the OTA support again but there's no way to get the Samsung Pay support back.

Related

Just got a brand new S4 from insurance company

This mobile was shipped with Android 4.2.2, if I have understood things correctly I should NOT update this to Android 4.3 because of the new ''samsung security thing, KNOX or something)?
I should just rot, install recovery and flash 4.3 roms? Not upgrading first?
mr.lysgaard said:
This mobile was shipped with Android 4.2.2, if I have understood things correctly I should NOT update this to Android 4.3 because of the new ''samsung security thing, KNOX or something)?
I should just rot, install recovery and flash 4.3 roms? Not upgrading first?
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Up to you, but some 4.2.2 versions have KNOX bootloader so let us know your software version to see if you already have it. You can update and void knox if you don't care about using it or the warranty implications, which are unclear at best at the moment.
I rooted 4.2.2 with knox and installed a Google Edition ROM no hassle, working great, not looking back. I don't want knox, and I don't care about the warranty though!
RossFixxed said:
Up to you, but some 4.2.2 versions have KNOX bootloader so let us know your software version to see if you already have it. You can update and void knox if you don't care about using it or the warranty implications, which are unclear at best at the moment.
I rooted 4.2.2 with knox and installed a Google Edition ROM no hassle, working great, not looking back. I don't want knox, and I don't care about the warranty though!
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Android 4.2.2
Baseband i9505XXUBMGA
Kernel 3.4.0-1081224
Build: JDQ39.i9505XXUBMGA
mr.lysgaard said:
Android 4.2.2
Baseband i9505XXUBMGA
Kernel 3.4.0-1081224
Build: JDQ39.i9505XXUBMGA
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Looks like that was the last Knox-free version! Open in download mode (volume up and power and home) just to be sure there is no Knox 0x0 in there, but afaik you're lucky and don't have it!
RossFixxed said:
Looks like that was the last Knox-free version! Open in download mode (volume up and power and home) just to be sure there is no Knox 0x0 in there, but afaik you're lucky and don't have it!
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Thank you, doesnt say anything about knox...
mr.lysgaard said:
Thank you, doesnt say anything about knox...
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Lucky you! Keep it that way I reckon, there are knox free roms. I'm a bit jealous. Once I rooted all I got was that damn security warning popping up all the time. Android is starting to converge with iOS as time goes by. The OEMs should not be allowed this kind of control, and the network carriers should be given a choice: sell the device as is, or don't.
Google kowtowing all the time is sickening and then the OEM/network clamp down more and more on the dev community.

Root File for Samsung Galaxy s6 SM-G920F, Android 5.1.1

Need a root file for my s6
dont know if this stuff is important as its my first time rooting so,
my Baseband Version is: G920FXXU2POGN,
and my Build Number is LMY47X.G920FXXU2POGN,
any help would be greatly appreciated
Not advisable as you will trip knox. No root is available still for 5.1.1 without tripping knox.
roydok said:
Not advisable as no root is available still for 5.1.1.
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I came across this video, How to Root Galaxy S6/S6 Edge on Android 5.1.1!(sorry I tried to post the link but because I'm a junior member it wont let me) would this work or should I just wait until there is a proper root for 5.1.1?
Stick with stock 5.1.1, enjoy your S6 as it is and wait for the proper S6 root for 5.1.1 which does not trip knox.
if u really need a root for 5.1.1 there is a kernel with auto root .... i tried it and it works fine but it ((((trips knox!!!!!!!!!)))), if u don't know know why u should root ,u better stick to official stock rom without rooting
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...d-development/kernel-stockmod-kernel-t3100395

Galaxy S6 Rooting Help

Just wondering if I'm able to root my Galaxy S6 (It's on 5.1.1 and software is up to date which may make it difficult).
I first tried Kingo Root (As that worked on all of my previous galaxy phones) but had no luck. I've tried pingpong root app but that also didn't work.
I'm not worried about disabling/tripping Samsung KNOX or Samsung Pay.
Here's some of my phone specs if it helps
Version: 5.1.1
Basebrand Version: G920FXXU2BOGE
Kernel Version: 3.10.61-5012324 [email protected] #1 Tue July 21 13:05:06 KST 2015
Build Number: LMY47X.G920FXXU2BOGE
Hopefully someone can give me a hand, thanks!
I simply rooted by flashing Unikernel (stock) via Odin. 920F on 5.1.1
davebugyi said:
I simply rooted by flashing Unikernel (stock) via Odin. 920F on 5.1.1
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Thanks for the reply! Is Unikernel the EXACT same as the original S6 OS but just rooted? (and also not needing to do anything to get things working again such as wifi, network etc... like in some other dodgy roms).
And would you have a link please?
Thanks!
emcardle660 said:
Thanks for the reply! Is Unikernel the EXACT same as the original S6 OS but just rooted? (and also not needing to do anything to get things working again such as wifi, network etc... like in some other dodgy roms).
And would you have a link please?
Thanks!
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Use unibase, it is the same as stock.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3100395

Update yesterday

Does anybody know what the update was about yesterday? I don't seem to notice anything different...was to fix that leak?
Sent From My Galaxy S6 Edge+
Wonder if it was to fix the stagefright vulnerability? I downloaded 3 apps to check for that 2 said I wasn't vulnerable and the 3rd said I still was lol so I'm not sure if I am still or not.
Sent From My Galaxy S6 Edge+
@sharkattack99 what's the build no. now?
Sent From My Galaxy S6 Edge+
Hello everyone,
I'm new to this so please forgive my ignorance.
I've been looking everywhere for a root solution for my Gal S6 Edge + (ATT) and haven't even found people complaining they cant find anything for my build.
I'm trying to find a compatible root that wont disable or trip KNOX or brick my phone due to ATT iron grip.
Can anyone point me in the right direction; I've been to all the normal places one would look.
Is it so that there isn't a root solution out yet?
I'm on
5.1.1
Kernal Verion 3.10.61-5554916 / Sun Aug 30
Build: LMY47X
Baseband: G928AuCU1A0H5
KNOX 2.5
I can't be the only one with this phone who wants to root; I just want verification that there isn't anything out yet.
I can't stand the ATT apps that auto update even when I tell them not too, I want control of my OWN phone I paid in full for.
Thanks again
atruss said:
Hello everyone,
I'm new to this so please forgive my ignorance.
I've been looking everywhere for a root solution for my Gal S6 Edge + (ATT) and haven't even found people complaining they cant find anything for my build.
I'm trying to find a compatible root that wont disable or trip KNOX or brick my phone due to ATT iron grip.
Can anyone point me in the right direction; I've been to all the normal places one would look.
Is it so that there isn't a root solution out yet?
I'm on
5.1.1
Kernal Verion 3.10.61-5554916 / Sun Aug 30
Build: LMY47X
Baseband: G928AuCU1A0H5
KNOX 2.5
I can't be the only one with this phone who wants to root; I just want verification that there isn't anything out yet.
I can't stand the ATT apps that auto update even when I tell them not too, I want control of my OWN phone I paid in full for.
Thanks again
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There is no root available for our G928A (S6 Edge+) device. With the new update patching the Stagefright exploit, I highly doubt that there will be root for Edge+ on AT&T. Furthermore, if you can't find root chances are that there is no root. You're not the only one that wants root, we all want root for our devices. You can either wait for a solution to come about, deal without root, and/or return the phone and get a phone that has root access.
Thank you for the clarification.
I'll have to wait and keep my fingers crossed.
It's great to buy your own devices and still be controlled by your carrier isn't it..
atruss said:
Hello everyone,
I'm new to this so please forgive my ignorance.
I've been looking everywhere for a root solution for my Gal S6 Edge + (ATT) and haven't even found people complaining they cant find anything for my build.
I'm trying to find a compatible root that wont disable or trip KNOX or brick my phone due to ATT iron grip.
Can anyone point me in the right direction; I've been to all the normal places one would look.
Is it so that there isn't a root solution out yet?
I'm on
5.1.1
Kernal Verion 3.10.61-5554916 / Sun Aug 30
Build: LMY47X
Baseband: G928AuCU1A0H5
KNOX 2.5
I can't be the only one with this phone who wants to root; I just want verification that there isn't anything out yet.
I can't stand the ATT apps that auto update even when I tell them not too, I want control of my OWN phone I paid in full for.
Thanks again
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There won't be root for that device. Sell it before you miss the big boat on pricing and get the international version that has root.
Sent from my SM-N915V using XDA Free mobile app
Hello Everybody who can provide me the UPDATE OTA File ' G928AUCU1AOH5 ' I need this file ASAP thank you.
I have this firmware...
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G928A using XDA Free mobile app
Do these new updates kill fox fi?
No root but can be unlocked and imei repaired!
G928a using gcprokey will do the trick.
any news on marshmallow
13th-14th for an update?
tonybhoy said:
any news on marshmallow
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I'm seeing around the 13-14th from a google search.. sorry I can't link, I'm too n00b
MootNewt said:
I'm seeing around the 13-14th from a google search.. sorry I can't link, I'm too n00b
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cheers mate :good:
MM is still in beta testing by at&t
joe3681 said:
MM is still in beta testing by at&t
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What is there to test it's been released on other phones. More like root proof testing by those a**h*l*'s lol
No At&t is just waiting for google to release android O they like to be two version behind on their flagship phones.
still sitting drumming fingers
CALITOX said:
Hello Everybody who can provide me the UPDATE OTA File ' G928AUCU1AOH5 ' I need this file ASAP thank you.
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I also need the odin files for 6.0.1! can anyone please help? there's a fiver in it for you

Looking to root my phone

I have a Galaxy S7 running official android version 6.0.1
It is currently on Baseband Version: G930FXXU1APEQ
At the bottom it says the current android security patch level is: 1st june 2016
Is it possible to root my phone? if so how? will I lose any data.
skrillux0 said:
I have a Galaxy S7 running official android version 6.0.1
It is currently on Baseband Version: G930FXXU1APEQ
At the bottom it says the current android security patch level is: 1st june 2016
Is it possible to root my phone? if so how? will I lose any data.
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Hi mate
welcome to XDA , remember to read and search before doing anything.......
is possible to root ...yes
will you loose your data ...no if you do it right
read here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/development/sm-g930-exynos-cf-auto-root-t3337353
and also here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/development/recovery-official-twrp-herolte-t3333770
either way will get you root , second one is in case you want also a custom recovery
BACKUP !!!
Will CF-Auto-Root trip knox and does it use Odin? there doesn't seem to be a guide on that page
skrillux0 said:
Will CF-Auto-Root trip knox and does it use Odin? there doesn't seem to be a guide on that page
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did you read the threads??
On the cf autoroot one did you see the very first line?
click it ..........
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