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[EASY MOD] Get Access to more Games straight from the PlayStore

Hello Everyone,
Since our S4s use a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, you will not be able to find games/apps that are specific to each device, such as phones that use the NVIDIA Tegra processor.
This Mod will allow you to find, buy and install games from the Play Store that normally wouldn't be available for users using a stock S4 ROM.
Also, this was not discovered by me - I just found this on some sites and thought I should share the info :silly:
Disclaimer: As always, I am not responsible for any damages this may cause to your device. Proceed at own risk.
This works by fooling the Play Store into thinking you're using a different device.
INSTRUCTIONS
Get Root Access.
. Using a program such as Root Explorer, work your way to the following folder:
Code:
[B]/system[/B]
Make sure you have Read and Write Access (do this by hitting the "Mount R/W" button at the top in Root Explorer)
Long press "build.prop" and hit "Open in Text Editor"
Locate the line where it says:
Code:
[B]ro.product.device=**********[/B]
Change whatever it says in there to 'olympus'. So you should now see:
Code:
[B]ro.product.device=olympus[/B]
Reboot phone.
You should now be able to view and download Tegra apps from the Play Store.
Remember to hit Thanks if I helped you out in anyway Cheers!
Note: Since these games are developed for Tegra devices, they may be a tad bit glitchy. However, I've tried a few games out and they seem to work perfectly fine!
UPDATE: Even though changing the build.prop will give you access to more games, Tegra Exclusive games still don't seem to be working. If I find anymore information, I will update this thread.
More build.prop devices you can use
Motorola Atrix:
Code:
[B]ro.product.device=olympus[/B]
AT&T Samsung Galaxy S3:
Code:
[B]ro.product.device=d2att[/B]
Nexus 7 Tablet:
Code:
[B]ro.product.device=grouper[/B]
Asus Transformer Pad:
Code:
[B]ro.product.device=tf300t[/B]
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1:
Code:
[B]ro.product.device=GT-P7500[/B]
Samsung Galaxy Nexus:
Code:
[B]ro.product.device=maguro[/B]
Asus Transformer Prime (TF201):
Code:
[B]ro.product.device=tf201[/B]
JXD S7300:
Code:
[B]ro.product.device=softwin[/B]
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Try some tegra specific games. I'm thinking that you downloaded games that were tegra enhanced but not tegra exclusives
Sent from my Galaxy S too!

lambstone said:
Try some tegra specific games. I'm thinking that you downloaded games that were tegra enhanced but not tegra exclusives
Sent from my Galaxy S too!
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If you can give me a tegra exclusive game (preferably free), I'd be happy to try it out

Would this work for nexus 4
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lambstone said:
Try some tegra specific games. I'm thinking that you downloaded games that were tegra enhanced but not tegra exclusives
Sent from my Galaxy S too!
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If you can give me a tegra exclusive game (preferably free), I'd be happy to try it out
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Hmmm, looks like you're right. With Tegra exclusive games, it's saying that my device isn't supported. I'll keep searching. But at least for now, changing that build.prop will give you additional games that you couldn't find before

Zer0_ said:
If you can give me a tegra exclusive game (preferably free), I'd be happy to try it out
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Real boxing
Sent from my GT-I9505 using xda premium

Worked so far, i can finally install wildblood again on the phone
Will report back if it works as well
Edit/
Ok, so this works very well actually! I couldn't install wildblood befor but now I can strait out of the play store! Yay for build. Prop hacks
Sent from the gt9505 galaxy s4

I've followed these steps and rebooted but now my phone won't start
If it powers on i see the Samsung 9505 screen but then it stays black and ne notification led is blue.
What should I do now?

Did you make a cwm backup before you did this?
Mine also hung after first reboot. After that I hard rebooted the phone and it worked
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Sammath said:
Did you make a cwm backup before you did this?
Mine also hung after first reboot. After that I hard rebooted the phone and it worked
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No but I've flashed the pre rooted rom again and now it works again don't knowwhat went wrong... rebooted it like 10 times but didn't get it working

Maybe when you changed it it got the permissions wrong.
I used romtoolbox which has an inapp build.prop editter
Always backup tho before doing something like this, if all fail you can return to your previous state
Sent from the gt9505 galaxy s4

Zer0_ said:
Hello Everyone,
Since our S4s use a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, you will not be able to find some games/apps that require a NVIDIA Tegra processor.
This Mod will allow you to find, buy and install games straight from the Play Store to be played on your device.
Also, this was not discovered by me - I just found this on some sites and thought I should share the info :silly:
UPDATE: Even though changing the build.prop will give you access to more games, Tegra Exclusive games still don't seem to be working. If I find anymore information, I will update this thread
Disclaimer: As always, I am not responsible for any damages this may cause to your device.
INSTRUCTIONS
Get Root Access.
. Using a program such as Root Explorer, work your way to the following folder:
Code:
[B]/system[/B]
Make sure you have Read and Write Access (do this by hitting the "Mount R/W" button at the top in Root Explorer)
Long press "build.prop" and hit "Open in Text Editor"
Locate the line where it says:
Code:
[B]ro.product.device=**********[/B]
Change whatever it says in there to 'olympus'. So you should now see:
Code:
[B]ro.product.device=olympus[/B]
Reboot phone.
You should now be able to view and download Tegra apps from the Play Store.
Remember to hit Thanks if I helped you out in anyway Cheers!
Note: Since these games are developed for Tegra devices, they may be a tad bit glitchy. However, I've tried a few games out and they seem to work perfectly fine!
Screenshots:
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Actually , Eternity Warrior 2 is not tegra specific, i can run it and download it on my galaxy nexus without any mod

Ashutos1997 said:
Actually , Eternity Warrior 2 is not tegra specific, i can run it and download it on my galaxy nexus without any mod
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However, Eternity Warrior 2 doesn't show in the PlayStore for S4 users.

So how i can see ? See this :

Ashutos1997 said:
So how i can see ? See this :
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Probably because you are using CyanogenMod lol.
You won't be able to find it in Stock (well for the Canadian Variant that I currently use, it's not available in the playstore by default).

Thread Updated.

Zer0_ said:
Probably because you are using CyanogenMod lol.
You won't be able to find it in Stock (well for the Canadian Variant that I currently use, it's not available in the playstore by default).
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I am on stock and I can see it
Sent from my Octa Core S4

Akhil said:
I am on stock and I can see it
Sent from my Octa Core S4
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+ 1 , what to say Zer0_ now ?

Akhil said:
I am on stock and I can see it
Sent from my Octa Core S4
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Ashutos1997 said:
+ 1 , what to say Zer0_ now ?
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You guys are killing me.
Maybe because you're using Octa Core version? I'm really not too sure. In my OP I stated SnapDragon.
If you guys can already download it, then that is awesome!
I don't know why you're complaining LOL.. :S

Akhil said:
I am on stock and I can see it
Sent from my Octa Core S4
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Akhil,Would it possible if you could give me a copy of your build.prop? that would be awesome

[Q&A] Galaxy Core Prime SM-G360T1 Root?

Q&A for Galaxy Core Prime SM-G360T1 Root?
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root for SM-G360T1
There is a developer option to allow for the bootloader to be unlocked. Would that help get this phone rooted? I desperately need a root for this phone.

yeay me too! any updates?

jgammon1979 said:
There is a developer option to allow for the bootloader to be unlocked. Would that help get this phone rooted? I desperately need a root for this phone.
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I think that option's only there for the Samsung engineers to update the bootloader and for those who already have root unfortunately, as any changes made to the bootloader without root result in an unbootable device. :/
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmo...recovery-twrp2-8-6-0-g925t-5-1-1-of6-t3143002 @bogarty here is some info that will help with making a rooted kernel for the Galaxy core prime the engineer bootloader will only help to not trip knox. The kernel still needs to be selinux permissive and a few other variables in the kernel have to be worked around like the other samsung galaxy phones with lollipop 5.1.1
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And yes I know the S6 has a exynos possessor and are core prime are qualcomm they are still both Linux base kernels. I'm start looking at other qualcomm base galaxy phones running lollipop 5.1.1 like the note4 and g360 variants compile some info since I won't have my pc for a couple more days but we will have root and custom recovery before Friday who cares if we void the warranty by tripping the knox counter

bremos812 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmo...recovery-twrp2-8-6-0-g925t-5-1-1-of6-t3143002 @bogarty here is some info that will help with making a rooted kernel for the Galaxy core prime the engineer bootloader will only help to not trip knox. The kernel still needs to be selinux permissive and a few other variables in the kernel have to be worked around like the other samsung galaxy phones with lollipop 5.1.1
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And yes I know the S6 has a exynos possessor and are core prime are qualcomm they are still both Linux base kernels. I'm start looking at other qualcomm base galaxy phones running lollipop 5.1.1 like the note4 and g360 variants compile some info since I won't have my pc for a couple more days but we will have root and custom recovery before Friday who cares if we void the warranty by tripping the knox counter
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I would think the engineer bootloader would be unlocked so you could flash anything, not that it really matters I guess though as we'll likely never see one. I did already make an selinux permissive kernel with superuser and edited init file too that I think should've rooted the device. I even tried packing it into an ODIN file and also a flashable zip, but it doesn't let you boot into Android after flashing a custom anything from recovery or ODIN. I'm with you on the "who cares if we void the warranty" thing for sure. Guess I just wanted to make sure I could still carrier unlock it later with a tripped KNOX, as Samsung said I have to wait 90 days before I can do this. Also, I'm sure you already know that there is an official TWRP for the CORE PRIME already: https://twrp.me/devices/samsunggalaxycoreprimequalcomm.html I've been looking into how to port it though specifically for the SM-G360T1 lately, as pretty much everyone has reported it as non-functional. I figure if I can get a working custom recovery then, in theory, testing should be a breeze.

Well samsung of course gives Lil support for there low end phones no lollipop 5.1.1 source codes for any of the variants while custom recovery will be great I think without a custom kernel will cause boot loop
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bremos812 said:
Well samsung of course gives Lil support for there low end phones no lollipop 5.1.1 source codes for any of the variants while custom recovery will be great I think without a custom kernel will cause boot loop
Sent from my SM-G360T1 using XDA Free mobile app
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I hear ya. Bootloop's not really a big deal anymore though, which is good news for testing. If you get caught in a bootloop just flash my ODIN boot file...or, of course, if you were flashing a recovery when it happened, then just flash the ODIN recovery file. Works like a charm!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62457159&postcount=42

Ok I'm going and getting a new laptop today to being work on a metropcs stock root kernel I'm ready to trim the fat off this phone @bogarty I was reading last night and seen a guy on xda made a tmo kernel for the S5 following Aou and unibase github making changes were need be how is work on the twrp recovery going
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Well I figured out why the other TWRP file isn't working for people. Looks like someone just compiled it directly from the generic source for all Core Prime phones without really making any changes. Also looks like they didn't add touch screen support, which is why you can't do anything with it. Made some changes to customize it a bit and add touch, but looks like there may be quite a bit more to be done. Have to start from scratch and work from source as the other TWRP is no good. Have to go out of town though today, so can't do it right now.
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Samsung finally released the source code o yeah
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Now that Samsung has released the source code will we be seeing a root soon?

Yes, a rooted custom kernel is in the works stay tuned
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I cannot wait!
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I'll be watching this thread.

ROOT HAS BEEN ACHIEVED courtesy of @ShinySide!!!
Be sure to send him your thanks/donations/etc.
ROOT THREAD IS HERE: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-core/development/kernel-root-root-sm-g360t1-5-1-1-t3203522

Yes! Finally achieved root and my first time (successfully I might add) that I have ever used odin! Now hopefully some custom roms will come our way (pac-rom....hint-hint!)
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mcrue69 said:
Yes! Finally achieved root and my first time (successfully I might add) that I have ever used odin! Now hopefully some custom roms will come our way (pac-rom....hint-hint!)View attachment 3476215
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Awesome! Yes. We really need a custom "deodexed" rom to be made actually, as Samsung phones require this in order to run the Xposed framework.

Is there any way to remove the Security Warning that continues to pop up after root?
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mcrue69 said:
Is there any way to remove the Security Warning that continues to pop up after root?
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Yes. That was the first question I had too. If you haven't already after root, download SuperSU from the play store and open it at least once. Then, download a root browser and use it to go to the "/system/app" folder. Delete the entire folder in there called "SecurityLogAgent". Make sure to give the browser root permission whenever SuperSU prompts you. After that the security message will not appear.
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Custom binary blocked by frp, need help

I downloaded the root trapkernal from @ShinySide
and thank you so much btw for the awesome root that ive been anxiously waiting for
day by day
thanks again,
well i downloaded that but i factory reset it after but then restart it
i forgot the ome box was unchecked
so basically i turn it on and in big bold letters it says
custom binary blocked by FRP
i have the MetroPCS SM-G360t1 5.1.1 galaxy core prime
they say downloading the stock firmware for it should do the trick with odin
thing is idk if i can use the tombile frimware SM-G360t1 instead since core prime has that too, or does it HAVE to be the metropcs firmware
and i say if i can use that instead because ive been looking or hrs, since yesterday for a metropcs firmware yet no luck
but ican at least enter the phones recovery menu and i did the wipe cache and wipe datafactory reset then reboot and that doesnt work
i can at least go into download mode though

Try flashing the stock kernel first

ShinySide said:
Try flashing the stock kernel first
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it sent me to your page and alot of links, so i installed the latest v7
i ectract it to my desktop
can you explain to me what i can do next ?

VladimirAlvarenga said:
it sent me to your page and alot of links, so i installed the latest v7
i ectract it to my desktop
can you explain to me what i can do next ?
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Whoa sent you to what page? And if you're talking about HispAsian Kernel v7, if you flash that you're going to have a permanent brick.

ShinySide said:
Whoa sent you to what page? And if you're talking about HispAsian Kernel v7, if you flash that you're going to have a permanent brick.
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ohhh right , i clicked on the hip asain link v7 lol
i thought thats what u meant
never mind
i got confused
now, when u said flash the stock kernal, do u know where i can get it for the metreopcs sm-g360t1 5.1.1
like i said earlier i looked and looked for hrsss and cant find any

Yeah don't go to my threads without looking what forum they're in. I have stuff from s4, s5, sm-g360t, g530t, and A700f. Only thing I have for yall is the trap kernel.
SM-G360T = Tmobile
SM-G360T1 = MetroPCS
Unfortunately I don't even own the device, and I deleted the stock boot.img from my AFH. @bogarty might have one tho. I'm with family right now and not able to pull it for you.
I do however have the stock firmware on AFH if you want a speedy download.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347818016
VladimirAlvarenga said:
ohhh right , i clicked on the hip asain link v7 lol
i thought thats what u meant
never mind
i got confused
now, when u said flash the stock kernal, do u know where i can get it for the metreopcs sm-g360t1 5.1.1
like i said earlier i looked and looked for hrsss and cant find any
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I sent him a message today with this post I made today. Should be everything he needs to know to restore his SM-G360T1.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62906680&postcount=108

So, it will root with metro stock firmware
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bowboy77 said:
So, it will root with metro stock firmware
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Yes. Just make sure you've updated to the newest firmware. In "Settings/About Device" baseband should say "G360T1UVU1AOFA". Then just go to @ShinySide's root thread and follow the instructions for root. Here is the link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=62859013
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Thanks, all this time been waiting for a root and tonight I broke the screen on it.....mad at myself
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bowboy77 said:
Thanks, all this time been waiting for a root and tonight I broke the screen on it.....mad at myself
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I'm sorry to hear that. Warranty probably won't cover that. Were you paying for insurance on it by chance? It is one of the least expensive phones out there too. Maybe you could pick up another one?
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same
VladimirAlvarenga said:
I downloaded the root trapkernal from @ShinySide
and thank you so much btw for the awesome root that ive been anxiously waiting for
day by day
thanks again,
well i downloaded that but i factory reset it after but then restart it
i forgot the ome box was unchecked
so basically i turn it on and in big bold letters it says
custom binary blocked by FRP
i have the MetroPCS SM-G360t1 5.1.1 galaxy core prime
they say downloading the stock firmware for it should do the trick with odin
thing is idk if i can use the tombile frimware SM-G360t1 instead since core prime has that too, or does it HAVE to be the metropcs firmware
and i say if i can use that instead because ive been looking or hrs, since yesterday for a metropcs firmware yet no luck
but ican at least enter the phones recovery menu and i did the wipe cache and wipe datafactory reset then reboot and that doesnt work
i can at least go into download mode though
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SO the same thing is happening but mine says Custom binary blocked by FRP with a big yellow caution sign what should I do

Metro PCS Samsung Prime core 360
tonytime said:
SO the same thing is happening but mine says Custom binary blocked by FRP with a big yellow caution sign what should I do
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reinstall the stock ROM.

Same thing for me metro pcs galaxy grand prime rooted with king root dropped it battery fell out and took me to custom binary blocked by FRP secure fail: Kernel. Please help need asap warranty is voided.please help me contact me at [email protected]
Thanks in advance

jonathan1278 said:
Same thing for me metro pcs galaxy grand prime rooted with king root dropped it battery fell out and took me to custom binary blocked by FRP secure fail: Kernel. Please help need asap warranty is voided.please help me contact me at [email protected]
Thanks in advance
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You should try downloading & reflashing the stock firmware in Odin for your specific device model. It's been known to do a true factory reset of the device, which resets the FRP. Just go to:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
Search your model number #, click on the most recent firmware in the list, download it and follow the
instructions at the bottom of the download page to flash in Odin.
Also, don't use King Root if at all possible. It's been known to cause security issues in some devices. Just Google "XDA (your device model ) root" & see if there's a better option. Good luck!

I only found a tmobile one will that work for me even tho I have a metro Pcs grand prime?

jonathan1278 said:
I only found a tmobile one will that work for me even tho I have a metro Pcs grand prime?
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Maybe check this one out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64522978&postcount=1
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A quick guide on how to get past the FRP sync-with-the-old-account screen.
- Download and install Samsung's sidesync
- Connect your device on the same wifi network as is your computer
- Device will prompt you to use a browser - chose the default one 'Internet'
- Use the browser to download http://www.unlocksamsungonline.nl/setting.apk, to access the file go to bookmarks>history>download history>setting.apk == install and run it.
- Go to backup & recovery and choose factory reset (If it will ask you for a password, go back and go to 'Security' and setup a lockscreen password and then try again with that password)
- Wait for the reset
- You should be able to get past the sync screen now and FRP should be OFF.
Hope this helps.

I am trying to root my device for the first time (G360T1). I used the full firmware posted earlier in the thread. Then tried to use trapkernel via odin. But ev ery time I try I get a message on the screen of the phone saying "Custom binary blocked by FRP lock". Whats the work around here. I thought flashing to the earlier firmware postedx in this thread would fix it, but apparently not.
Thanks in advance.

Samsung's OFFICIAL USA UNLOCKED RELEASE: SM-G935U

Hey guys, Samsung released a new version of S7 & S7 Edge about 2 days ago which is the official US unlocked version aka SM-G935U.
Here's the official specs from Samsung. http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones/SM-G935UZSAXAA
http://www.androidcentral.com/galax...3qZ4a3U_TyZtKku3A&sig2=Wul_z9vImhSgNn-z0YsV8Q

sofakingawhsome said:
Hey guys, Samsung realesed a new version of S7 & S7 Edge about 2 days ago which is the official US unlocked version aka SM-G935U.
Here's the official specs from Samsung. http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones/SM-G935UZSAXAA
http://www.androidcentral.com/galax...3qZ4a3U_TyZtKku3A&sig2=Wul_z9vImhSgNn-z0YsV8Q
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Reserved.

Reserved.

Too little, too late. Bootloader still locked tight. Useless.
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Wow who's fault is it this time not the carriers
T-Mobile S7 Edge
Latest Update PD8
Eng Boot - System Custom
Knox 0x0

Question now is, is the new engroot method valid for the unlocked version (G935U). If so we may have a heck of a phone on our hands, easy to swap carriers and root (I know, Nexus / Nexi can do this too), sexy hardware and a hell of a camera.

munkypoo7 said:
Question now is, is the new engroot method valid for the unlocked version (G935U). If so we may have a heck of a phone on our hands, easy to swap carriers and root (I know, Nexus / Nexi can do this too), sexy hardware and a hell of a camera.
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I'm definitely wondering this as well. I'm grabbing the firmware that shipped with the device from SamFirm since the only web links I could find were behind rapidgator premium links, but not sure if I am feeling brave enough to try the engroot method yet.
Links for those curious: SamFirm Download
Not sure what to put in for Region Code? Look It up! For me, it was TMB for T-Mobile USA.
Use This app on your phone to check your PDA, CSC and Phone entries.
Here's what it looked like with all info entered and before hitting "Check Update". Then check the box for "Decrypt Automatically" and click "Download"
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tublah said:
I'm definitely wondering this as well. I'm grabbing the firmware that shipped with the device from SamFirm since the only web links I could find were behind rapidgator premium links, but not sure if I am feeling brave enough to try the engroot method yet.
Links for those curious: SamFirm Download
Not sure what to put in for Region Code? Look It up! For me, it was TMB for T-Mobile USA.
Use This app on your phone to check your PDA, CSC and Phone entries.
Here's what it looked like with all info entered and before hitting "Check Update". Then check the box for "Decrypt Automatically" and click "Download"
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I don't know if you guys are aware of this but the G935U device uses the Snapdragon chip set instead of Exynos
which means that it cannot be rooted even if you have a S7 / S7 Edge G935U phone.
Also the G935U firmware will not flash/install properly on our Exynos G935F, it's the same idea as trying to flash
the tmobile, sprint, at&t or verizon Snapdragon firmware onto a Exynos G935F phone.
All the USA models of S7 / S7 Edge have the Snapdragon chip set which now also includes the G935U device.
Good luck,
Have a great day!

Misterjunky said:
I don't know if you guys are aware of this but the G935U device uses the Snapdragon chip set instead of Exynos
which means that it cannot be rooted even if you have a S7 / S7 Edge G935U phone.
Also the G935U firmware will not flash/install properly on our Exynos G935F, it's the same idea as trying to flash
the tmobile, sprint, at&t or verizon Snapdragon firmware onto a Exynos G935F phone.
All the USA models of S7 / S7 Edge have the Snapdragon chip set which now also includes the G935U device.
Good luck,
Have a great day!
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I know it's kind of breaking news, but that link is what munkypoo7 and I were talking about with engroot. Essentially the Snapdragon variants can use a signed Engineering boot file to acquire root. None of us were talking about the Exynos version (G935F), I'm pretty sure we were talking about SM-G935U being able to run the Engineering boot file that the other Snapdragon variants are able to run. I was just providing the steps for how to grab the stock firmware for the G935U as it doesn't seem to be publicly available yet.

So could we flash this via ODIN over the tmobile version?

I would be interested in enabling FM radio and adding EVS and video dialer from T-Mobile without loosing the bands. Can one advise which files from T-mobile to flash on this unlocked device? Thanks!

Anyone have the SM-G930U Firmware?

Use SamFirm tool for SM-G930U, Region code: TMB ?Auto)

Really loving this , my AT&T felt like a different device, and it uses so much less storage + quicker everything, I have a oneplus 3 and this and they are now both beasts !

dantonuci said:
Really loving this , my AT&T felt like a different device, and it uses so much less storage + quicker everything, I have a oneplus 3 and this and they are now both beasts ![/QUOTE
Which files did you use to flash your ATT phone: PDA and CSC only or any others? Thanks
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mffu said:
dantonuci said:
Really loving this , my AT&T felt like a different device, and it uses so much less storage + quicker everything, I have a oneplus 3 and this and they are now both beasts ![/QUOTE
Which files did you use to flash your ATT phone: PDA and CSC only or any others? Thanks
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All four from original post !
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So can we install this version of software on our verizon device and basically have an unlocked version?

shawnten said:
So can we install this version of software on our verizon device and basically have an unlocked version?
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I think so. One person indicated that they did so successfully. I am going to try it when I get some time...probably over the weekend.

Interesting.. so we don't need to buy one we can just flash the new software. That could be real cool.. I will wait for clarification

shawnten said:
So can we install this version of software on our verizon device and basically have an unlocked version?
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I did it on my Verizon S7 Edge today and had zero issues. It's way snappier than the Verizon firmware and battery life looks to be better (though it's only been a few hours).
The only thing to keep in mind is this firmware doesn't have *any* Verizon stuff on it, including advanced calling features (HD voice, etc.) or Verizon Visual Voicemail. Someone will probably figure out a way to shoehorn those features in, but as of right now, it's no-go. Despite that, I plan on using this firmware from now on. Being free of all the malware Verizon likes to load the phone with is very, very nice.

Root !

Why is it so impossible to root the vs987 ?? Where are those Android experts ???it's been one year and me and many people stuck on the marshmallow + locked WiFi hotspot with the unlocked Verizon G5s !! Is there a hope ?
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This platform was dead before it started. Sorry to say. They can't get root with a locked bootloader. Verizon won't do it.

donjo19 said:
This platform was dead before it started. Sorry to say. They can't get root with a locked bootloader. Verizon won't do it.
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There are many Android experts that could unlock the bootloader Right ? Is it how it works ??? If yes that means they could unlock it ..
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My understanding, not as a programmer by any means...is that the phone needs to have an unlocked bootloader prior to even having the ability to gain root. If the service provider (Verizon) doesn't unlock this, root cannot happen in a traditional sense. Carriers such as T-Mobile have a root for this phone as they come with unlocked bootloaders. You wont see root on the Verizon variant.

sayyro said:
Why is it so impossible to root the vs987 ?? Where are those Android experts ???it's been one year and me and many people stuck on the marshmallow + locked WiFi hotspot with the unlocked Verizon G5s !! Is there a hope ?
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no there isnt hope unless u figure it out the "experts" have tried time and time again
the bootloaders arent locked they are signed with a very special key that would take ever computer together in the worl roughly 200000 years plus to brute force into. verizon and att are the worst
now you all know. as said before if u wanted to root you should have studied before buying a "locked" device
if u want root either get a rootable device or figure it out on your own
as with the g4 there will more than likely never be root for these "locked" devices
not being an ass just the cold hard truth
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sayyro said:
There are many Android experts that could unlock the bootloader Right ? Is it how it works ??? If yes that means they could unlock it ..
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they cant unlock the bootloader or it would have been done
lgs verity key prevents this through qfused motherboards highly encrypted partitions that the bootloader verifys and if one thing is off bam lg secure boot error.
which again is basicly hardcoded into the device.
no one is going to waste their time trying a 99.9% impossible feat

The phone is just not popular enough the Verizon Galaxy S7 I believe is unlocked for the bootloader. If the phone is popular enough a developer will work on it.
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sayyro said:
Why is it so impossible to root the vs987 ?? Where are those Android experts ???it's been one year and me and many people stuck on the marshmallow + locked WiFi hotspot with the unlocked Verizon G5s !! Is there a hope ?
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Hey man just update your firmware to vs98728B and the mobile hotspot will work like a charm i just update mine.
First remove your sim card then check update using wifi
Download all the updates until you see the 28b version
Hope this help you man
Ive updated mine to 2BA and mobile hotspot still works like a charm
Note: i think 28B update size is 600+mb

cloudash15 said:
Hey man just update your firmware to vs98728B and the mobile hotspot will work like a charm i just update mine.
First remove your sim card then check update using wifi
Download all the updates until you see the 28b version
Hope this help you man
Ive updated mine to 2BA and mobile hotspot still works like a charm
Note: i think 28B update size is 600+mb
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U can just flash it in lgup

sayyro said:
Why is it so impossible to root the vs987 ?? Where are those Android experts ???it's been one year and me and many people stuck on the marshmallow + locked WiFi hotspot with the unlocked Verizon G5s !! Is there a hope ?[/QUOTEWhat about this device? Can you teach me?Oh, I use iflytek voice translation, so it may not be very accurate.This section is full of English, and I feel dizzy.Can you add me to the big party?qq:1003631991
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Root lg g5
hey I found this on google. https://www.idroidspace.com/root-lg-g5/
Haven't got my g5 yet but if someone could verify this procedure works it would be really awesome. Thanks.

Netspook said:
hey I found this on google. https://www.idroidspace.com/root-lg-g5/
Haven't got my g5 yet but if someone could verify this procedure works it would be really awesome. Thanks.
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This is old 99% of these G5s are now on 7.0 or higher and cannot roll back

Anyone try this yet?
I found a link dated march 28th 2018. It was called Install TWRP Recovery and Root LG G5 on Android Nougat on **********.c** I cant post links. I'm new to the forum. I wanna try it but im scared because im a noob and dont really know what im doing.
Please let me know if you have tried or know someone who has. Thanks

Hi,
Has anyone ever tried one click root dot com ? They explicitly mention that they can root the vs987 variant. I'm willing to pay if someone can confirm me that it really works...
Thanks

https://www.xda-developers.com/unlock-bootloader-verizon-google-pixel-xl/
Is this helpful?

Spulit said:
https://www.xda-developers.com/unlock-bootloader-verizon-google-pixel-xl/
Is this helpful?
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no.

Netspook said:
hey I found this on google. https://www.idroidspace.com/root-lg-g5/
Haven't got my g5 yet but if someone could verify this procedure works it would be really awesome. Thanks.
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Does it work? Been strangely quiet on the root-front.

gregorywest said:
Does it work? Been strangely quiet on the root-front.
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You need to be on marshmallow or have anti-rollback to be 0 which <1% of ppl have. Also, it's not a complete root, so although you have root permissions, it's unstable and you have no root manager (SuperSU/Magisk/etc.)

Root