Hello! I am very new to Samsung devices and I've done some searching on how to root my Galaxy S6.
It's a G920K and the current build ID is: MMB29K.G920KKKU3DPH4
A few questions:
1.) I've looked up the SpaceX kernel which they say auto-roots the device. It supports the variant I have. What are the requirements in order for me to be able to successfully flash this?
2.) How do I check if my bootloader is unlocked?
3.) Besides not being to be able to use Samsung Pay, what else will I lose from tripping the KNOX counter?
Thank you!
The Android Manual said:
Hello! I am very new to Samsung devices and I've done some searching on how to root my Galaxy S6.
It's a G920K and the current build ID is: MMB29K.G920KKKU3DPH4
A few questions:
1.) I've looked up the SpaceX kernel which they say auto-roots the device. It supports the variant I have. What are the requirements in order for me to be able to successfully flash this?
2.) How do I check if my bootloader is unlocked?
3.) Besides not being to be able to use Samsung Pay, what else will I lose from tripping the KNOX counter?
Thank you!
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1. For this root method you need to use the program Odin to flash the file.
2. There is no bootloader to unlock so this step is not needed.
3. Tripping knox will void your warranty.
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I have Sprint G925PVPU3BOI1 5.1.1 and was wondering what is the best/easiest way to root this phone. Does pingpong method actually work on this model? If not will other methods trip the knox thing and if it does will that only mean I won't get OTA updates or are there other disadvantages of tripping knox?
Thanks for the help
icekube187 said:
I have Sprint G925PVPU3BOI1 5.1.1 and was wondering what is the best/easiest way to root this phone. Does pingpong method actually work on this model? If not will other methods trip the knox thing and if it does will that only mean I won't get OTA updates or are there other disadvantages of tripping knox?
Thanks for the help
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You can not root anymore with ping pong root. That only works on early firmware. Only disadvantages of tripping knox is that you won't be able to use Samsung pay if that matters, and it voids your Samsung warranty, meaning if something goes wrong Samsung won't touch it; however, your carrier will.
Thank you for the prompt information. With that being said is the process to root the model phone I have + 5.1.1 is to download odin put phone in d/l mode,use odin to flash with twrp and then flash rom, and then I can feel the joy or am I leaving out a step? is is correct where can I find the correct version of Odin and twrp, I've seen reference to it on this e but get a little confused about which file is correct for my model.
Thank you again for taking the time to help me
icekube187 said:
Thank you for the prompt information. With that being said is the process to root the model phone I have + 5.1.1 is to download odin put phone in d/l mode,use odin to flash with twrp and then flash rom, and then I can feel the joy or am I leaving out a step? is is correct where can I find the correct version of Odin and twrp, I've seen reference to it on this e but get a little confused about which file is correct for my model.
Thank you again for taking the time to help me
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You must first root before you can install TWRP. There is a rooted kernel that you can use through Odin. Here is my thread with TWRP and the kernel.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3102034
Here is Odin:
https://mega.nz/#!SkoGRSjR!JYA62GV9w0rSvsqAYsl_mXZRU6BgnMdkM3Xuc9E7YuM
Thanks for info and the links
icekube187 said:
Thanks for info and the links
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No problem
I own a Samsung Galaxy S5 and I want to root to get full functionality from the device. I have read several root guides but they seem to be very old. Things like Towelroot I have read doesn't work anymore.
So if someone can give me a link or post and effective and up to date guide for rooting would be great.
I also have a few questions about rooting.
1. I have heard that some roots trip Samsung Knox so I need a root that wont do this
2. What does the Knox flag 0x1 actually do to the device other than void warrenty? I have heard it permanently disables Samsung services for the phone/tablet like Kies and adds warnings to the boot screen, but I don't know if this is true.
3. I want to get Android updates for security and such, will a small update cause unroot? (I will also upgrade to Android 6.0 if/when its available for the S5 and I know upgrade will unroot)
If there is a chance of tripping Knox I will not root. I also want to be able to return the phone back to exact stock software, settings and flags as before it was rooted if I choose to.
Phone info:
AT&T S5
Model: SAMSUNG-SM-G900A
Android version: 5.1.1
Baseband version: G900AUCU4COI5
Kernel version: 3.4.0-5869384
KNOX version
KONX 2.5
Standard SDK 4.5.0
Premium SDK 2.5.0
ect...
Don't root!!
I've got the same problem as you brother. I've got the same phone specs. I think we are out of luck right now. Attempting anything is probably a really bad idea.
But I second this call for help, I'm curious to know if there is anything that can be done.
@Woogoo as of now you can't root the AT&T S5 latest OS so don't try...
Hello there, i just purchased a second hand At & t network unlocked galaxy s6 and want to root and install custom rom like noble rom etc in it because i am tired of At & t bloatware. so i want to know that how i can install it? is there any issues of bootloader locked etc? currently i am on lollipop 5.1.1 and software is up to date.... in odin menu it says
system status: custom
Reactivation lock: Off
knox warranty: 0 (0*0000)
I want a summarized instructions which i couldn't find anywhere else... so posted here.. urgent help is much appreciated
AFAIK, the AT&T variant (920A) has a locked bootloader and therefore you cannot install a custom recovery image (like TWRP) to traditionally install custom ROMs. You may be able to install a ROM via Flashfire once you root via Pingpong, as folks in the Xstre ROM thread have reported they could indeed install that ROM (provided you're already on MM and have the MM bootloader/radio on the phone). I actually just returned a 920A for a 920I for this exact reason.
You may also find success in the "Samsung Debloater" tool, search for that - I used this on an AT&T Note 4 about a year ago and it worked well to disable the carrier bloat.
I'm looking to root my phone, but I have a few questions. I just want to make sure I'm using a method that will work for my phone as I seem to have an uncommon version. I'm on a small carrier, and I'm questioning how I can root without tripping KNOX. Every guide I've found seems to indicate there are questions about rooting my phone. My build version also never shows up on any of the guides as a supported build.
Relevant information:
Galaxy S6
Model: SM-G920R6
Android Version: 5.0.2
Baseband Version: G920R6WWU2AOF2
KNOX version: 2.4
Anyone able to point me to a root that will work, and not trigger KNOX? Any guides are welcome as well!
As far as I know there isnt a way to root without triggering knox , and if you want to root you could probly find a guide quite eaisly , if its that you want to still be able to use knox secured apps etc use magisk
BluePanther7 said:
I'm looking to root my phone, but I have a few questions. I just want to make sure I'm using a method that will work for my phone as I seem to have an uncommon version. I'm on a small carrier, and I'm questioning how I can root without tripping KNOX. Every guide I've found seems to indicate there are questions about rooting my phone. My build version also never shows up on any of the guides as a supported build.
Relevant information:
Galaxy S6
Model: SM-G920R6
Android Version: 5.0.2
Baseband Version: G920R6WWU2AOF2
KNOX version: 2.4
Anyone able to point me to a root that will work, and not trigger KNOX? Any guides are welcome as well!
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If You still on 5.0.2 then try PingPong root... its not triggering method
vteccorp said:
If You still on 5.0.2 then try PingPong root... its not triggering method
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I tried PingPong. It notified me that it could not complete (I assume because I have an unsupported version).
hairyfred said:
As far as I know there isnt a way to root without triggering knox , and if you want to root you could probly find a guide quite eaisly , if its that you want to still be able to use knox secured apps etc use magisk
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Will Android Pay still work with magisk? I'm not familiar with it. I was under the impression that I would be permanently unable to use mobile payment applications if Knox was triggered. Is that wrong?
BluePanther7 said:
Will Android Pay still work with magisk? I'm not familiar with it. I was under the impression that I would be permanently unable to use mobile payment applications if Knox was triggered. Is that wrong?
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Yes it will , enable magisk hide and it should work , android pay dosnt use knox , i think samsung pay does but android pay is not effected by knox
Install magisk and it will all be fine
Also for rooting , just flash twrp with odin then flash magisk for root etc
Hi,
I am hoping someone can clear the following up for me, I have just upgraded from an Alcatel Pixi (Android 5.1.1) to a Samsung A22 5G phone and there have definitely been a LOT of changes in rooting phones since I rooted my Alcatel Pix. I understand that there are answers on Google to these questions but I am more interested in specifically the Samsung A22 5G not just generic.
1) Does KingRoot and similar programs still work to root?
2) Is there any way currently to stop Knox from being tripped?
3) Can Knox be reset - I remember this used to be able to be done?
4) Do I need to use a custom recovery for root?
5) Is it possible to relock the boot loader once I have rooted the phone?
6) Is it better to use Magisk or SuperSU?
Thanks in advance
iDi0tiK
iDi0tiK said:
1) Does KingRoot and similar programs still work to root?
2) Is there any way currently to stop Knox from being tripped?
3) Can Knox be reset - I remember this used to be able to be done?
4) Do I need to use a custom recovery for root?
5) Is it possible to relock the boot loader once I have rooted the phone?
6) Is it better to use Magisk or SuperSU?
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No
No
No
No
No
Magsik, yes.
Could-Chaplain said:
No
No
No
No
No
Magsik, yes.
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Thank you for confirming this Could-Chaplain, I thought that would be the case but couldn't find exact answers.