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[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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Thank you
Glad to see there is a chance of a root method for Galaxy s5 Verizon 6.0. Thanks for the hard work!

[email protected] said:
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

[email protected] said:
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
AKETech said:
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

Just got my pixel, root? tether?

Hey all,
Just got my new pixel. I'm on sprint, and want my hotspot to work for my kiddos. Is this doable? Do I need to root? If so, can someone provide the links or guides on what I need to do? I'd rather root than do a custom rom. I wanna stay as close to stock as possible.
Coming from my nexus 5, and loved having my hotspot. Although it was on a custom rom, etc.
Thanks in advance!

chugger93 said:
Hey all,
Just got my new pixel. I'm on sprint, and want my hotspot to work for my kiddos. Is this doable? Do I need to root? If so, can someone provide the links or guides on what I need to do? I'd rather root than do a custom rom. I wanna stay as close to stock as possible.
Coming from my nexus 5, and loved having my hotspot. Although it was on a custom rom, etc.
Thanks in advance!
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HotSpot is very doable... You will need root, but don't need a custom ROM to work. You could use a mod or custom kernel. I'm on VZW and have no problems using MOD's etc.
ROOT - http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel/development/root-t3490154
TETHERMOD - http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/themes/mod-tethermod-systemless-install-guide-t3501448
Good luck!

b00ster23 said:
HotSpot is very doable... You will need root, but don't need a custom ROM to work. You could use a mod or custom kernel. I'm on VZW and have no problems using MOD's etc.
ROOT - http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel/development/root-t3490154
TETHERMOD - http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/themes/mod-tethermod-systemless-install-guide-t3501448
Good luck!
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so should I use that root method you posted, or the skipsoft tool?

chugger93 said:
so should I use that root method you posted, or the skipsoft tool?
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Up to you... The SkipSoft tool is nice because it automates steps necessary...Including the above link linked. Personally I manually do it, as I'm not running TWRP quite yet. It's still in its infancy and want the ability to sideload OTA's if I see fit.
SkipSoft tool can revert you back to the stock recovery, so you can still do what I've suggested. You just have to go through a few more steps. If this is your first time and you're not comfortable yet...Then use SkipSoft

b00ster23 said:
Up to you... The SkipSoft tool is nice because it automates steps necessary...Including the above link linked. Personally I manually do it, as I'm not running TWRP quite yet. It's still in its infancy and want the ability to sideload OTA's if I see fit.
SkipSoft tool can revert you back to the stock recovery, so you can still do what I've suggested. You just have to go through a few more steps. If this is your first time and you're not comfortable yet...Then use SkipSoft
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I'm good with manually doing it, just wasnt sure which link I should be using. first or second. Guessing the second link. Then its a matter of using adb, no? This way dont have to deal with twrp and still get root, and get OTA updates.
Also, non of this requires me to unlock the bootloader right?

Wait I thought the hotspot mod didn't work on 7.1.1? I saw lots of talk saying it was broken and people had to remove the SIM and toggle hotspot to get it on now

How to bypass wifi hotspot on Verizon pixel XL running 7.1.1
Have a question I hope someone can help me out.
I am looking to be able to use wifi tether as FoxFi is now blocked. I am running a Verizon pixel XL 128gb running 7.1.1 withe the boatloader locked. I need to see if this version of Android is rootable and if there is away to bypass the wifi hotspot check? Any help would be much appreciated. Everything I have read has-been for version 7.1 and not 7.1.1.
b00ster23 said:
HotSpot is very doable... You will need root, but don't need a custom ROM to work. You could use a mod or custom kernel. I'm on VZW and have no problems using MOD's etc.
ROOT - http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel/development/root-t3490154
TETHERMOD - http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/themes/mod-tethermod-systemless-install-guide-t3501448
Good luck!
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shildebr said:
Have a question I hope someone can help me out.
I am looking to be able to use wifi tether as FoxFi is now blocked. I am running a Verizon pixel XL 128gb running 7.1.1 withe the boatloader locked. I need to see if this version of Android is rootable and if there is away to bypass the wifi hotspot check? Any help would be much appreciated. Everything I have read has-been for version 7.1 and not 7.1.1.
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The short answer is no. It's not rootable. Not at this time anyway.

chugger93 said:
I'm good with manually doing it, just wasnt sure which link I should be using. first or second. Guessing the second link. Then its a matter of using adb, no? This way dont have to deal with twrp and still get root, and get OTA updates.
Also, non of this requires me to unlock the bootloader right?
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2 things...Yes you have to have an unlocked bootloader. And you cannot take the December update before unlocking the bootloader if you're not on a Google phone. Is. Verizon, T-Mobile, etc 7.1.1 does not have a bootloader exploit.
I have root on 7.1.1 with tether mod and a few other goodies. But I unlocked the bootloader prior to updates
**EDIT** I stand corrected on the models. Doesn't have to be a "google" phone, but I do know Verizon and T-Mobile have restrictions for DePixel8

aholeinthewor1d said:
Wait I thought the hotspot mod didn't work on 7.1.1? I saw lots of talk saying it was broken and people had to remove the SIM and toggle hotspot to get it on now
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Not sure about everyone else, but it's working on my VZW variant on 7.1.1.

b00ster23 said:
2 things...Yes you have to have an unlocked bootloader. And you cannot take the December update before unlocking the bootloader if you're not on a Google phone. Is. Verizon, T-Mobile, etc 7.1.1 does not have a bootloader exploit.
I have root on 7.1.1 with tether mod and a few other goodies. But I unlocked the bootloader prior to updates
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That can't be true because I took the update as soon as my phone powered up for the first time. I did manage to unlock the bootloader last night, and root...so I am good.
Still gotta work on tether (hotspot) though... (sprint)

chugger93 said:
That can't be true because I took the update as soon as my phone powered up for the first time. I did manage to unlock the bootloader last night, and root...so I am good.
Still gotta work on tether (hotspot) though... (sprint)
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If you have Verizon then you had to be on 7.1 when you unlocked. You can't unlock once on 7.1.1. if the update was in the middle of installing you got extremely lucky that you unlocked before it installed

shildebr said:
Have a question I hope someone can help me out.
I am looking to be able to use wifi tether as FoxFi is now blocked. I am running a Verizon pixel XL 128gb running 7.1.1 withe the boatloader locked. I need to see if this version of Android is rootable and if there is away to bypass the wifi hotspot check? Any help would be much appreciated. Everything I have read has-been for version 7.1 and not 7.1.1.
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Correct, the short answer is no, but to expound slightly as to why and put you on the right track.
The bootloader needs to be unlocked on the Verizon variant (like the one I have) to gain root. However, the latest security update (December) patches for the exploit that we used to unlock the bootloader (DePixel8. ) So if you didn't unlock your bootloader prior to receiving the update, there are no current ways to unlock. Thus leaving ROOT a no go for now. You'll have to wait for the next bootlocker exploit.
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chugger93 said:
That can't be true because I took the update as soon as my phone powered up for the first time. I did manage to unlock the bootloader last night, and root...so I am good.
Still gotta work on tether (hotspot) though... (sprint)
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I stand corrected on the models then. I have the VZW variant and knew there were limitations. I would have to go back and look, but maybe Verizon and T-mobile are the only ones...of course there may be others. Either way, yes, you have to have the bootloader unlocked prior. Happy Modding!
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aholeinthewor1d said:
If you have Verizon then you had to be on 7.1 when you unlocked. You can't unlock once on 7.1.1. if the update was in the middle of installing you got extremely lucky that you unlocked before it installed
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Agreed on the VZW comment, but he's on the Sprint variant.
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chugger93 said:
That can't be true because I took the update as soon as my phone powered up for the first time. I did manage to unlock the bootloader last night, and root...so I am good.
Still gotta work on tether (hotspot) though... (sprint)
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Does the tetherless mod link I sent you work on the Sprint Pixel? I've not been back to the thread in a while.

b00ster23 said:
Agreed on the VZW comment, but he's on the Sprint variant.
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There is no Sprint variant. There is a Google variant and a Verizon variant and that's it. If you have the Google model the bootloader can be unlocked any time. If you have a Verizon model you can ONLY unlock bootloader when it's on 7.1. if you update to 7.1.1 before unlocking you will not be able to unlock.

b00ster23 said:
Does the tetherless mod link I sent you work on the Sprint Pixel? I've not been back to the thread in a while.
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Havnt tested it yet. I know theres that one and isnt there one where you just edit the build.prop? Or maybe that one doesnt work compared to this other one? I'm still researching the hotspot and reading so I dont mux this up the first time around.

chugger93 said:
Havnt tested it yet. I know theres that one and isnt there one where you just edit the build.prop? Or maybe that one doesnt work compared to this other one? I'm still researching the hotspot and reading so I dont mux this up the first time around.[/QUOTE
I'm in Verizon variant and the build prop edit works good. But I unlocked boot loader before 7.1.1
Here's link showing what to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69488401&postcount=5
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mac796 said:
chugger93 said:
Havnt tested it yet. I know theres that one and isnt there one where you just edit the build.prop? Or maybe that one doesnt work compared to this other one? I'm still researching the hotspot and reading so I dont mux this up the first time around.[/QUOTE
I'm in Verizon variant and the build prop edit works good. But I unlocked boot loader before 7.1.1
Here's link showing what to do http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?
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invalid post mac! Think you missed some....
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chugger93 said:
Havnt tested it yet. I know theres that one and isnt there one where you just edit the build.prop? Or maybe that one doesnt work compared to this other one? I'm still researching the hotspot and reading so I dont mux this up the first time around.
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mac796 said:
chugger93 said:
Havnt tested it yet. I know theres that one and isnt there one where you just edit the build.prop? Or maybe that one doesnt work compared to this other one? I'm still researching the hotspot and reading so I dont mux this up the first time around.[/QUOTE
I'm in Verizon variant and the build prop edit works good. But I unlocked boot loader before 7.1.1
Here's link showing what to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69488401&postcount=5
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mac796 said:
invalid post mac! Think you missed some....
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My bad fixed link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69488401&postcount=5
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mac796 said:
mac796 said:
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My bad fixed link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69488401&postcount=5
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Seem like I remember reading that this method has a couple of drawbacks, including losing it after updates. The systemless TetherMod I linked is "supposed" to withstand OTA's updates, which is important to me at this point. I installed it on 7.1, sideloaded the OTA to 7.11, rerooted and was off and running again.
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b00ster23 said:
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mac796 said:
Seem like I remember reading that this method has a couple of drawbacks, including losing it after updates. The systemless TetherMod I linked is "supposed" to withstand OTA's updates, which is important to me at this point. I installed it on 7.1, sideloaded the OTA to 7.11, rerooted and was off and running again.
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Yea I learned that the hard way. I couldn't take the 7.1.1 ota until I flashed back to stock. But I have read if you just change the build prop back you can. I think I'm going to try that other method. I guess it is there forever and can withstand the ota's . I think anyways. Haven't tested it yet.
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Sprint galaxy s8+ root

Soo i was reading this morning chainfire came up with root for sm-955u has anyone else read or heard this or tried it out?

Doesn't work.

Dammm thought it was a break thru

Hope soon we get root for this beast

me too.

Sooooo, I'm assuming this is b.s.? http://www.androidinfotech.com/2017/05/root-samsung-galaxy-s8-plus-sprint-sm-g955u-nougat.html

Give it a shot buddy lol

slawson said:
Doesn't work.
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Send me a PM

krnfrk6663 said:
Sooooo, I'm assuming this is b.s.? http://www.androidinfotech.com/2017/05/root-samsung-galaxy-s8-plus-sprint-sm-g955u-nougat.html
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Yes, they left out the part where you enable the OEM unlock from Developer options. Probably because it isn't there anymore... First device Sammy removed or "hid " OEM unlock at the U.S. Carriers insistence no doubt. Root will happen for this.

Samsung galaxy s8+ sm-g955u CF-Auto-Root
autoroot.chainfire.eu
SM-G955U
NRD90M.G955USQU1AQD9
CF-Auto-Root is available.
Has anyone with an S8+ actually attempted?
Getting a lot of bad information from people who are intentionally misleading others and do-not own this phone.

nothing for s8+ works ....returning phone to beast bye

DSR_1106 said:
Yes, they left out the part where you enable the OEM unlock from Developer options. Probably because it isn't there anymore... First device Sammy removed or "hid " OEM unlock at the U.S. Carriers insistence no doubt. Root will happen for this.
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I have dev options on my phone

jfoster38122 said:
I have dev options on my phone
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Everyone has developer options. He's specifically means the U. S. versions don't have OEM unlock under the developer options
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CF-Autoroot is an automatically generated root file for phones with unlocked bootloaders. So it will more than likely never work on an US variant of our devices.

Texasgunmetal said:
autoroot.chainfire.eu
SM-G955U
NRD90M.G955USQU1AQD9
CF-Auto-Root is available.
Has anyone with an S8+ actually attempted?
Getting a lot of bad information from people who are intentionally misleading others and do-not own this phone.
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Don't work. Tested today

i try it but have a message error when start flash so if someone finds the solution let me know please

I have been working on trying to get root on a Sprint Galaxy S8+ SM-G955U. I tried the repository in Chainfire and it every time I get Odin version error.

canynballa said:
Everyone has developer options. He's specifically means the U. S. versions don't have OEM unlock under the developer options
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At least on the Sprint S8 there's OEM Unlock available under developer options.
I just toggled it ON.
Incorporated1 said:
I have been working on trying to get root on a Sprint Galaxy S8+ SM-G955U. I tried the repository in Chainfire and it every time I get Odin version error.
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You may want to try flashing it with the "patched" Odin from here:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120715012
Without an unlocked bootloader I doubt it will work, but report back please.

billa said:
At least on the Sprint S8 there's OEM Unlock available under developer options.
I just toggled it ON.
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Oh really? You'd be the only person with an unlocked bootloader via the OEM unlock options in the US....

Drdra3 said:
Oh really? You'd be the only person with an unlocked bootloader via the OEM unlock options in the US....
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I was merely suggesting something, no need for this sarcastic tone here on XDA, especially with 9 posts and 1 thank meter.

No OEM Unlock Option?

Hey guys, long time XDA member, just recently getting back into modding again.
I've become aware of this relatively new feature under the DEV options, "OEM unlock," which is supposedly required before rooting the phone. However, mine doesn't seem to have that option in the settings. I've searched around for why it didn't appear, and have tried a few things including wiping it from the bootloader, which was a massive blunder as it still didn't appear. Is it safe to go about rooting it without having this option available, or am I in deep waters here? My model is an SM-G955U for reference. Thanks for the help!

Brooklyn468 said:
Hey guys, long time XDA member, just recently getting back into modding again.
I've become aware of this relatively new feature under the DEV options, "OEM unlock," which is supposedly required before rooting the phone. However, mine doesn't seem to have that option in the settings. I've searched around for why it didn't appear, and have tried a few things including wiping it from the bootloader, which was a massive blunder as it still didn't appear. Is it safe to go about rooting it without having this option available, or am I in deep waters here? My model is an SM-G955U for reference. Thanks for the help!
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There is no unlock for the snapdragon variant. As of now the bl is locked
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Devlopper options then appears
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lilrich17892 said:
There is no unlock for the snapdragon variant. As of now the bl is locked
Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk
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Is there? So it'd be safe to root without having to find it then?

Brooklyn468 said:
Is there? So it'd be safe to root without having to find it then?
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There is no way to unlock the bootloader or to root the Snapdragon SM-G955U or SM-G950U as of now.

ahh, of course the US version isn't ready for it yet. thanks for clearing things up!

And might not be for a while therefore a bounty thread was created.
Hopefully the snapdragon users will get some joy soon. :good:
Brooklyn468 said:
ahh, of course the US version isn't ready for it yet. thanks for clearing things up!
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Not that I can see, only for the Exynos versions.
jazzyz said:
Is there a rom for these yet?
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No OEM unlock optionafter flashing custom rom!
Not sure how that's happened but option is no longer there within developer options, any help would be appreciated. I still have twrp root etc.

any updates on bl unlock(Samsung Galaxy S8 950U TMB) so ready to get mine unlocked and rooted......

cramirez6773 said:
any updates on bl unlock(Samsung Galaxy S8 950U TMB) so ready to get mine unlocked and rooted......
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there is root now but no bootloader unlock

File download??
Can u provide me with the root link. I've search but all I come up with is cf auto root which fails using odin....

cramirez6773 said:
Can u provide me with the root link. I've search but all I come up with is cf auto root which fails using odin....
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Look in the development section
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CAN i root my s8+ sm-g955w
Didn't find oem unlock
Help

OEM Unlock
mondherfredj said:
CAN i root my s8+ sm-g955w
Didn't find oem unlock
Help
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Yes you can and it is very easy. Go to Settings, information, softwareinformation, tap buildnumber 10 times. Then go back to settings and scroll to developeroptions (bottom). The OEM unlock is the 5th switch.
After that bootloader will be availible so you can root
Best regards

S8+ sm-g955w is a Snapdragon therefore there is no OEM unlock in the Developer Options. Would be great if you can give an informed advice next time.
Marco.Leder said:
Yes you can and it is very easy. Go to Settings, information, softwareinformation, tap buildnumber 10 times. Then go back to settings and scroll to developeroptions (bottom). The OEM unlock is the 5th switch.
After that bootloader will be availible so you can root
Best regards
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You are speaking about YOUR phone. Not all G955U's (like mine, from Xfinity) have that option in the developer menu.

jerrycoffman45 said:
Look in the development section
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I've seen threads for PWND and SamFail.
( neither 1 really ideal, ie. 80% battery charge, but we gots what we gots. ) I'm on a SM-G950U with Boost Mobile. Any Recommendations of which to use?

thejackalsmark said:
I've seen threads for PWND and SamFail.
( neither 1 really ideal, ie. 80% battery charge, but we gots what we gots. ) I'm on a SM-G950U with Boost Mobile. Any Recommendations of which to use?
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Samfail
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I can confirm that this feature does not exist on a T-mobile S8 Plus and that T-Mobile technical support blames Samsung and Samsung blames T-Mobile. We all know that it is T-Mobile that turns this option off and delivers the ROM to devices. This is done strictly for monetary reasons, locking in advertising revenue and subsidies and customer forced loyalty. In fact, this is extremely anti-consumer anti-competitive and a completely despicable practice.
If you purchased a four-door vehicle and the back two doors were welded shut by the dealership and were told you could still access the back seats through the front seat, there would be complete outrage about such practices. However since most users are not developers like we are, and do not understand the implications behind this, such as security - in that you're not able to run a proper firewall on a device which is not rooted, there would be outrage on a congressional level.
Sorry for the rant, but this practice has to end. It is a loathsome practice whose benefit only serves to increase and secure revenue streams for those involved in controlling such features. They can say what they wish about the technical issues which may prevent this but it all boils down to money, money, money.

Visible Wireless version

Hello,
Does anyone know if the the bootloader is unlocked on the phone sold by Visible Wireless? It would be fun to be able to run a custom rom.

appye said:
Hello,
Does anyone know if the the bootloader is unlocked on the phone sold by Visible Wireless? It would be fun to be able to run a custom rom.
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Buy one you will know
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appye said:
Hello,
Does anyone know if the the bootloader is unlocked on the phone sold by Visible Wireless? It would be fun to be able to run a custom rom.
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Most small phone service are unlocked bootloader but only way to find out is try

the visable motorola g7 power is the same one you get at verizon

cgrimm9 said:
the visable motorola g7 power is the same one you get at verizon
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No.
Visible is unlocked version
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roadkill42 said:
Most small phone service are unlocked bootloader but only way to find out is try
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Moto G7 power is a very BIG phone.
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The bootloader is not unlocked... Nor does using the developer option to unlock it work.
For Motorola phones you have to use fastboot to get your own unlock information. Then use an interface on the Lenovo/Motorola website to get an unlock code... Which you have to use in fastboot to unlock the phone.
You sign away your warranty in the process, and also permanently change the immediate power on screen to a semi lengthy warning. Like you're going broken tech mode... Gotta deal with that when hacking around with Moto... Accept that and they're actually totally cool with it otherwise.
I picked them because they've been pretty noncompliant to network specificity.
Anywho... As for now... I am unaware of any custom ROMs that are compatible with Visible's network. I've tried all the major custom rim flavors... Nothing worked.
It wasn't on the g7 power, but people have had luck getting custom ROMs going on visible. Takes an update to a network interface driver... Modem driver I mean. Something is updated. Probably a factor in visible supporting so few phones in the first place.
Trickle down library support will probably set in in a couple years.
Also Visible isn't a start up or small company... Visible is a part of Verizon. The same primary paywall... Buy a new phone and get discounted service. They targeted iPhone users first... It's just Verizon but I do approve of the change.

Visible is retentive on what phones work. I wonder if throwing on a ROM on an unlocked retus while using Visible will screw things up.

zapjb said:
Visible is retentive on what phones work. I wonder if throwing on a ROM on an unlocked retus while using Visible will screw things up.
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Doubt it they runn of Verizon

I bought a G7 power from Visible and unlocked the bootloader.
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sd_shadow said:
I bought a G7 power from Visible and unlocked the bootloader...
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Would upload the image again please?
Because I got, "The image could not be loaded."