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Galaxy S6 5.1.1 root

Hi,my galaxy s6 is on version 5.1.1 with the G920FXXU2BOGG firmware and I want to root it but don't know the right method.I know that there is already a method on how to root galaxy s6 on 5.1.1 but does it support my firmware?because it is made to root the first 5.1.1 firmware or it supports all galaxy s6 5.1.1 firmwares?

hlm19 said:
Hi,my galaxy s6 is on version 5.1.1 with the G920FXXU2BOGG firmware and I want to root it but don't know the right method.I know that there is already a method on how to root galaxy s6 on 5.1.1 but does it support my firmware?because it is made to root the first 5.1.1 firmware or it supports all galaxy s6 5.1.1 firmwares?
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Only way to get root on 5.1.1 thus far is by flashing TWRP recovery.
If you are an amateur to this sort of thing I would highly suggest not to do that.
It will void your warranty permanently by tripping KNOX which can't be "un-tripped"
May I ask why you think you need/want root?

I want to root my galaxy s6 as I see some good custom roms and want to try them.I've had some android phones before like the galaxy note 4,galaxy note 3,htc one m8 and galaxy nexus and rooted them.Just curious on how to root my gs6 with the XXU2BOGG firmware.Does the 5.1.1 root method supports my firmware?

hlm19 said:
I wan't to root my galaxy s6 as I see some good custom roms and want to try them.I've had some android phones before like the galaxy note 4,galaxy note 3,htc one m8 and galaxy nexus and rooted them.Just curious on how to root my gs6 with the XXU2BOGG firmware.Does the 5.1.1 root method supports my firmware?
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Okay then, as long as you aware of the risks..
Rooting isn't device dependent, it's just software. It's supported on any firmware as long as you have TWRP installed. It just installs SuperSU for you into the system files.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/orig-development/twrp-t3080940
Pretty sure TWRP is supported on all models of S6/Edge, they all share the same hardware as each other.
Just flash it with Odin version 3.10.6.
Grab it here ZeroFLTE represents all S6 models except Sprint model which require their own special one (no idea why)
You then follow the Odin install method, making sure you're using 3.10.6. Otherwise more than likely will not work.
After installation of TWRP and then booting into TWRP you will be faced with the "SuperSU is not installed, would you like to install it?"
.. And done.
Er, actually I think that appears when when you go to restart via TWRP menu
But yeah.. best of luck, don't blame me if your phone explodes into a fire ball that goes nuclear and destroys the world.. Or simply bricks it
Edit: Wait are you talking about the Chainfire root method? If you are you may as well not even consider that if you're planning on custom firmware installs.. TWRP is your best bet because it isn't device/firmware specific like CF. And you need TWRP for firmware installs anyway..

Stevles said:
Okay then, as long as you aware of the risks..
Rooting isn't device dependent, it's just software. It's supported on any firmware as long as you have TWRP installed. It just installs SuperSU for you into the system files.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/orig-development/twrp-t3080940
Pretty sure TWRP is supported on all models of S6/Edge, they all share the same hardware as each other.
Just flash it with Odin version 3.10.6.
Grab it here ZeroFLTE represents all S6 models except Sprint model which require their own special one (no idea why)
You then follow the Odin install method, making sure you're using 3.10.6. Otherwise more than likely will not work.
After installation of TWRP and then booting into TWRP you will be faced with the "SuperSU is not installed, would you like to install it?"
.. And done.
Er, actually I think that appears when when you go to restart via TWRP menu
But yeah.. best of luck, don't blame me if your phone explodes into a fire ball that goes nuclear and destroys the world.. Or simply bricks it
Edit: Wait are you talking about the Chainfire root method? If you are you may as well not even consider that if you're planning on custom firmware installs.. TWRP is your best bet because it isn't device/firmware specific like CF. And you need TWRP for firmware installs anyway..
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Thanks mate!So twrp now supports 5.1.1?

Welcome! TWRP has supported 5.1.1 since the latest version: 2.8.7.1. Change log is in the second post here. Take care and have fun

Stevles said:
Welcome! TWRP has supported 5.1.1 since the latest version: 2.8.7.1. Change log is in the second post here. Take care and have fun
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Thanks again!But I thought the only way to root the gs6 with 5.1.1 is by using the unikernel something?as 5.1.1 is different than 5.0.2.

hlm19 said:
Thanks again!But I thought the only way to root the gs6 with 5.1.1 is by using the unikernel something?as 5.1.1 is different than 5.0.2.
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Not sure about that.. Perhaps install unikernal first just to be sure
Okay so go to the last page or two of the TWRP thread and start reading

Stevles said:
Not sure about that.. Perhaps install unikernal first just to be sure
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Yeah,just checked and have to flash unikernel first and then the twrp via odin.If I root using this twrp method,it supports my 5.1.1 firmware right?Sorry for lots of asking.

hlm19 said:
Yeah,just checked and have to flash unikernel first and then the twrp via odin.If I root using this twrp method,it supports my 5.1.1 firmware right?Sorry for lots of asking.
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Assuming it doesn't boot loop with unikernel (all reports say it's fine) then yeah you won't have any dramas with root via TWRP.. Like I said it's just software, the boot loop comes from Samsung being slippery Gypsies and modifying their kernels to basically stop people from modifying system partitions. Hence the need for a custom kernel to bypass that crap. You'll be fine

Stevles said:
Assuming it doesn't boot loop with unikernel (all reports say it's fine) then yeah you won't have any dramas with root via TWRP.. Like I said it's just software, the boot loop comes from Samsung being slippery Gypsies and modifying their kernels to basically stop people from modifying system partitions. Hence the need for a custom kernel to bypass that crap. You'll be fine
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Yeah,and if I need to unroot it,I do just flash the official firmware via odin?

hlm19 said:
Yeah,and if I need to unroot it,I do just flash the official firmware via odin?
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Sorry for delayed response.. Yes flashing a firmware tar. md5 will reset the system partition back to full stock and replace the recovery, kernel, modem etc.
Just download one corresponding to your device ie.. SM-G92XX where the first X is either a 5 or 0 and the second is the country or region the phone was intended for. I keep the latest firmware for my device and country (not carrier because it has too much bloatware) around at all times to undo any screw ups and start again

Stevles said:
Sorry for delayed response.. Yes flashing a firmware tar. md5 will reset the system partition back to full stock and replace the recovery, kernel, modem etc.
Just download one corresponding to your device ie.. SM-G92XX where the first X is either a 5 or 0 and the second is the country or region the phone was intended for. I keep the latest firmware for my device and country (not carrier because it has too much bloatware) around at all times to undo any screw ups and start again
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Thanks for the help!Will try it

Try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/samsung-galaxy-s-6--s-6-edge-unified-development/kernel-stockmod-kernel-t3100395

roydok said:
Try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/samsung-galaxy-s-6--s-6-edge-unified-development/kernel-stockmod-kernel-t3100395
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I think he may have already actually, thanks for your input. It was certainly mentioned earlier but now there's a link which is always nice

What does tripping KNOX do? I like and would like to continue using the Tap & Pay feature from my bank. Is KNOX separate from the secure element the bank uses?
Other than providing a separate environment for work, what else does KNOX provide?

Questions About Rooting Note Pro 12.2

Is this the most recommended method to root my Verizon Note 12.2? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783950
Is this a permanent root? Will I be able to receive and install OTA updates from Verizon if I use this root and will the root be uninstalled as a result?

poetryrocksalot said:
Is this the most recommended method to root my Verizon Note 12.2? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783950
Is this a permanent root? Will I be able to receive and install OTA updates from Verizon if I use this root and will the root be uninstalled as a result?
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That's a good question . I'm looking to root without tripping Knox on my wifi version I just purchased off of ebay. I'm looking for an tar.md5 to start with.. Any help would be appreciated.

Same here. A White WiFi Note 12.2 64GB I bought off eBay, which according to Samsung's website, doesn't exist.

Hello,
Great tablet... I just got one off ebay myself and I see towelroot does not work- app not installed. I Allowed unknown sources in security. I am curious as to why you guys are concerned about tripping the knox since this I think this tablet would be out of warranty, unless you would not want to trip it for resale?
Any success on rooting so far? I am no too experienced but the first thing I'd like to do is get the apk from this enhanced s-note on all my other note tablets and phone.
oand QUOTE=LBJM;64430118]That's a good question . I'm looking to root without tripping Knox on my wifi version I just purchased off of ebay. I'm looking for an tar.md5 to start with.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

tjmethod said:
Hello,
Great tablet... I just got one off ebay myself and I see towelroot does not work- app not installed. I Allowed unknown sources in security. I am curious as to why you guys are concerned about tripping the knox since this I think this tablet would be out of warranty, unless you would not want to trip it for resale?
Any success on rooting so far? I am no too experienced but the first thing I'd like to do is get the apk from this enhanced s-note on all my other note tablets and phone.
oand QUOTE=LBJM;64430118]That's a good question . I'm looking to root without tripping Knox on my wifi version I just purchased off of ebay. I'm looking for an tar.md5 to start with.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
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I tried 2 different versions of Kingroot with no success.

Hi I used the cf auto root - check the 1st pic I attached. Once you plug in a windows pc it should download the samsung drivers then download that specific dl in the pic (I can't copynpaste on here)- it gives you the latest odin program download. It really easy from there. Once you reboot, supersu is there. I then dl'd root checker, titanium backup, busybox, root explorer and most important twrp manager from the play store. It was all too easy. I'm on 5.02 and I did check the knox and it started but stopped and said it couldn't be accessed at this time. I'm keeping the stock rom and just wiped dalvik and cache in recovery.
Rolldog said:
I tried 2 different versions of Kingroot with no success.
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poetryrocksalot said:
Is this the most recommended method to root my Verizon Note 12.2? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783950
Is this a permanent root? Will I be able to receive and install OTA updates from Verizon if I use this root and will the root be uninstalled as a result?
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The most effective way to root this tablet is with Cf-autoroot. It will trip the Knox counter but it will permanently enable SuperSU on your device.
If you root your device you will NOT be able to take OTAs. If you run rooted stock firmware it will alert you that an update is available but most likely it will fail to install. I tried updating my firmware while rooted via Kies and it failed each time.

Is there a root for the latest S7 OTA (Sep 2016) firmware - G930FXXU1BPHJ?

Apologies for a possibly dumb Q but is there a reliable root for the current S7 exynos model, SM-G930F, UK model, latest Samsung OTA firmware 6.0.1 G930FXXU1BPHJ, MMB29K.G930FXXU1BPHJ ?
I have seen the root process but there is a warning that some devices are getting bricked.
Thank you in advance for any input.
I need to root the phone so I can use APPS2SD to create a "folder mount" (symlinks need a unix file system at both ends) mapping from internal memory to the external SD card, for dumb Sony action cam apps which refuse to write data to the SD card. This works fine on the S6 and the T705. I don't really want to load the full custom firmware (Cyanogen).
(hardware/software developer, rooted S6 v5, T705 v4.4.2, Nokia 808, etc).

peterh337 said:
Apologies for a possibly dumb Q but is there a reliable root for the current S7 exynos model, SM-G930F, UK model, latest Samsung OTA firmware 6.0.1 G930FXXU1BPHJ, MMB29K.G930FXXU1BPHJ ?
I have seen the root process but there is a warning that some devices are getting bricked.
Thank you in advance for any input.
I need to root the phone so I can use APPS2SD to create a "folder mount" (symlinks need a unix file system at both ends) mapping from internal memory to the external SD card, for dumb Sony action cam apps which refuse to write data to the SD card. This works fine on the S6 and the T705. I don't really want to load the full custom firmware (Cyanogen).
(hardware/software developer, rooted S6 v5, T705 v4.4.2, Nokia 808, etc).
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Well why not activate adoptable storage? Because if you only want to move data to the sd card then i wouldn't root at all.
Here can you check more info if ytou want to try it out http://www.xda-developers.com/enable-adoptable-storage-for-galaxy-s7-and-s7-edge/

I am not sure , but
1. did you try CF-AUTOROOT? didn't it work ?
2. just directly flash TWRP and then flash supersu.zip from there, didn't it work either ?

This is very interesting - thank you. I had read about adaptable storage but it appeared that Samsung had disabled that feature on the UK models.
Will all apps be fooled into thinking they are accessing internal storage? The specific one is Sony ActionCam. That downloads into (looking on a rooted 4.4.2 T705 device where I can see all the paths with Root Explorer) /storage/emulated/0 DCIM/From Action Cam and this cannot be changed in the app.
I don't really want to try rooting an untested firmware version phone because a lot of stuff on an unrooted phone cannot be backed up and I have loads of apps installed.

Hi @all.
I have a s7 with the latest september patch...
For me root works fine...
Cf auto with odin..
And then its rooted. Of you want twrp recovery download the app from the store. And install twrp ....
Gesendet von meinem SM-G930F mit Tapatalk

I have a s7 with the latest september patch...
For me root works fine...
Cf auto with odin..
And then its rooted. Of you want twrp recovery download the app from the store. And install twrp ....
Did you use the G930F one from here https://autoroot.chainfire.eu/ ?

peterh337 said:
I have a s7 with the latest september patch...
For me root works fine...
Cf auto with odin..
And then its rooted. Of you want twrp recovery download the app from the store. And install twrp ....
Did you use the G930F one from here https://autoroot.chainfire.eu/ ?
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Does the auto root trigger knox on the s7?

RiTCHiE007 said:
Does the auto root trigger knox on the s7?
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I think it always does, but why would you care?
It may stop Samsung Pay working but currently nobody (here in the UK) takes that anyway.
I rooted an S6 (v5) and T705 (4.4.2) and lost no useful functionality whatever.

Well kinda because of the warranty thing that after 6 months they can say no due to root.
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peterh337 said:
I think it always does, but why would you care?
It may stop Samsung Pay working but currently nobody (here in the UK) takes that anyway.
I rooted an S6 (v5) and T705 (4.4.2) and lost no useful functionality whatever.
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Well kinda because of the warranty thing that after 6 months they can say no due to root.

Yes; that's true. But one should not root a new phone anyway because rooting blocks OS updates so you get no bug fixes, and there are always *lots* of bug fixes. Samsung have just done an OTA update, 6 months after I got the phone. After maybe 9 months there are few if any really useful updates, IME.

[Completed] Failed trying to root S7 and i cant flash my stock rom/ find my stock rom?

Alright so i tried to root my S7 cause i thought it would be as straight forward as putting CFW on my DS. I was wrong lmao. so i followed this guide and i did everything in order and how it was supposed to be done. SU did not install and when i did rootchecker it said it did not install root correctly. now i have a phone that forgets the wifi password everytime i turn it ON from being OFF and buggy things like a messed up playstore that does not install apps correctly.
SM-G930P is my model number
G930PVPU2APC5 is my baseband version
running android 6.01
Please help me out!
Cant post the guide but its by TheUnlockr and the title is
How to Root the Samsung Galaxy S7 & S7 Edge (Snapdragon)

Hi !
As long as you have found the thread on xda about how to root your phone and you followed the instructions , please post your issue there
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...-to-notes-root-install-xposed-unroot-t3411039
Good luck !

Rooting a Samsung Galaxy S7 (SM-G930T)

Hi. I'm new here as a member, but I've found this site from my interest in rooting earlier this year. I'm aware of losing data and accidental bricking, and I've been searching for quite a while. I'm mostly interested to get rid of "bloatware" and remove ads. I currently don't know where or how to start, but I did start backing up files and data to keep. I also got SuperSU and Titanium Backup (and ADB installed on my computer).
I came across several pages of stuff, but I couldn't find anything recent/relevant. Links:
https://www.androidsage .com/2018/07/22/how-to-root-snapdragon-galaxy-s7-and-s7-edge-on-android-8-0-oreo/
https://www.howtogeek.com/115297/how-to-root-your-android-why-you-might-want-to/
https://www.howtogeek.com/239798/how-to-unlock-your-android-phones-bootloader-the-official-way/
https://www.howtogeek.com/240047/how-to-flash-twrp-recovery-on-your-android-phone/
https://www.howtogeek.com/240582/how-to-back-up-and-restore-your-android-phone-with-twrp/
https://www.techtalkies365.com/how-to-unlock-frp-of-your-samsung-phone/
TWRP for Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos)
[Recovery][Exynos] Official TWRP for Galaxy S7 (herolte)
[DISCUSSION][S7-SNAPDRAGON]Unlock Bootloader - R&D
If anyone can point me in the right direction, that would be helpful! I can use a PC (Windows 10) for doing part of the rooting process if necessary.
I'm using a Samsung Galaxy S7 with T-Mobile as the carrier. Model SM-G930T, version 8.0.0, and build number (just in case) R16NW.G930TUVSBCTA2.

pyereciae2788 said:
Hi. I'm new here as a member, but I've found this site from my interest in rooting earlier this year. I'm aware of losing data and accidental bricking, and I've been searching for quite a while. I'm mostly interested to get rid of "bloatware" and remove ads. I currently don't know where or how to start, but I did start backing up files and data to keep. I also got SuperSU and Titanium Backup (and ADB installed on my computer).
I came across several pages of stuff, but I couldn't find anything recent/relevant. Links:
https://www.androidsage .com/2018/07/22/how-to-root-snapdragon-galaxy-s7-and-s7-edge-on-android-8-0-oreo/
https://www.howtogeek.com/115297/how-to-root-your-android-why-you-might-want-to/
https://www.howtogeek.com/239798/how-to-unlock-your-android-phones-bootloader-the-official-way/
https://www.howtogeek.com/240047/how-to-flash-twrp-recovery-on-your-android-phone/
https://www.howtogeek.com/240582/how-to-back-up-and-restore-your-android-phone-with-twrp/
https://www.techtalkies365.com/how-to-unlock-frp-of-your-samsung-phone/
TWRP for Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos)
[Recovery][Exynos] Official TWRP for Galaxy S7 (herolte)
[DISCUSSION][S7-SNAPDRAGON]Unlock Bootloader - R&D
If anyone can point me in the right direction, that would be helpful! I can use a PC (Windows 10) for doing part of the rooting process if necessary.
I'm using a Samsung Galaxy S7 with T-Mobile as the carrier. Model SM-G930T, version 8.0.0, and build number (just in case) R16NW.G930TUVSBCTA2.
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This would be a thread you'd want to take a look at: https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-s7-edge/how-to/root-s7-s7edge-oreo-nougat-t3819616. Unfortunately, you are on binary #11/B, and there is no root for that. There is no eng.boot for that, and that's what you need in order to root. The last eng.boot was for #10/A.

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This would be a thread you'd want to take a look at: https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-s7-edge/how-to/root-s7-s7edge-oreo-nougat-t3819616. Unfortunately, you are on binary #11/B, and there is no root for that. There is no eng.boot for that, and that's what you need in order to root. The last eng.boot was for #10/A.
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Hi and thanks! I'm guessing that means I can't root with my current device...?
Oh, and I did check out that thread, but I can't tell if it will work for my device (or what I'll need).

pyereciae2788 said:
Hi and thanks! I'm guessing that means I can't root with my current device...?
Oh, and I did check out that thread, but I can't tell if it will work for my device (or what I'll need).
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Not until there is the correct eng.boot for the current binary. Our bootloader's are locked, so no way to downgrade.

Drunkpilot said:
Not until there is the correct eng.boot for the current binary. Our bootloader's are locked, so no way to downgrade.
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Ah, great... I'll wait for the eng.boot then. Thanks again.
Hope the process for the eng.boot goes well.

I am also waiting for an eng boot for my G930T with baseband version G930TUVSBCTA2 ...

Me too

Root Help!!!
I am also on a Samsung Galaxy S7 with T-Mobile as the carrier. Model SM-G930T, version 8.0.0, and build number R16NW.G930TUVSBCTA2.
When trying to Root using odin, I keep getting the SW Rev Check Fail: [Boot] Fused 11 > binary 8 (or 1, or 4; it depends on which Tar I am using to attempt root).
If anyone finds a solution, please share! Thx!!!

same problem I want root for my mother's phone and thus change room