I've searched, and can't quite get a clear answer. Can the Note 7 be rooted after taking the PHE update? I tried the Leaky Bros method, and that didn't work.
Or, alternately, is there a way to revert to an older version via Odin? I heard something about a version lock preventing downgrading, but I'm not sure where I read that.
No root method at the moment
and if ya are already on PHE firmware then cant downgrade to older firmware.
Obies said:
and if ya are already on PHE firmware then cant downgrade to older firmware.
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You can downgrade to PG1 using odin and then root
SILVERGOOSE said:
You can downgrade to PG1 using odin and then root
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So if we're on PHE, we can downgrade to PG1 then root?
Sorry, my fault for the miss understanding, only s7 edge can downgrade not the note 7. I thought this comment was from a s7 edge forum. You cannot downgrade on note 7
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bw6tEApjkJtRRm05bHN4SXhEUkU/view
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Hello everybody
I want to upgrade to Android 5.1.1 without tripping KNOX. Is there a way to upgrade via FlashFire? I heard that is not possible because the new bootloader has a write protection (only downgrade is not possible anymore).
My current rom is G920FXXU1AOE3 rooted with PingPong-root.
Thanks in advance
Saafir said:
You can unroot and upgrade without tripping knox. Although the only working root method for 5.1 is a slightly modified stock kernel (to my knowledge) which in turn will trip your knox. And yes, you're correct, once upgraded to 5.1 you cannot downgrade without special equipment.
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I thought so. Hmm what if I try to flash the full stock firmware G920FXXU2BOFJ (DBT) over FlashFire with the EverRoot option and flash the bootloader via Odin?
Saafir said:
I can't answer that with certainty but sounds good in theory. Awfully risky shot in the dark though ;(
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Unfortunately it doesn't work. I'm stuck now on Android 5.1.1 unrooted ??
A downgrade doesn't work even if I repackaged the firmware file (with 5.1.1 bootloader and 5.0.2 system, kernel and modem etc). It stops while flashing kernel... ?
For those who failed to root, have a look at this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qL9qKbQa54 It helped me rooted my S6 with Android 5.1.1 and Knox is still OK
molanjami said:
For those who failed to root, have a look at this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qL9qKbQa54 It helped me rooted my S6 with Android 5.1.1 and Knox is still OK
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Your link is broken and i highly doubt it was legit.
There are still no known way to root in 5.1.1 without tripping the knox counter, sorry.
- Renolz
renolz said:
Your link is broken and i highly doubt it was legit.
There are still no known way to root in 5.1.1 without tripping the knox counter, sorry.
- Renolz
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Yes i also checked the video is no more on youtube . sorry folks
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
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Thanks for info and the links
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No problem
Hi together,
i'm really a bit confused, about rooting the S6 G920FXXXU3COI9,
With in am example CF Autoroot.
I have debranded successfully my Phone from XEF to DBT Firmware.
I would like, to root my Device to debloat it, because of unnecessary Battery Drain
From unwanted and unused Software.
Maybe any chance, for not triggering Knox?
Is this possible to root G920FXXXU3COI9 ?
Or should I wait, for 6.0 Marshmallow?
Thanks in regards, for tipps and tricks
I guess not. No PingPongRoot on 5.1.1
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You obliviously can root COI9, but you can't keep Knox warranty in any way in 5.1.1.
For rooting you can use CF autoroot or flash TWRP via Odin and once in recovery flash Unikernel, which has a inbuilt root. The kernel is also made with better features than stock one.
Your choice.
There was an update of autoroot from chainfire without you need special rooted kernel.
Maybe I get this wrong
candelaver said:
Hi together,
i'm really a bit confused, about rooting the S6 G920FXXXU3COI9,
With in am example CF Autoroot.
I have debranded successfully my Phone from XEF to DBT Firmware.
I would like, to root my Device to debloat it, because of unnecessary Battery Drain
From unwanted and unused Software.
Maybe any chance, for not triggering Knox?
Is this possible to root G920FXXXU3COI9 ?
Or should I wait, for 6.0 Marshmallow?
Thanks in regards, for tipps and tricks
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Can you tell me which method you used to debrand as all my attempts have been failures?
1 sammobile download right Firmware , i took the DBT
2 flash with odin thats all
I have a stock N915T purchased about a year ago, it is still on 4.4.4, as I was not going to update to 5.0.1 due to Samsung's own problems. The phone is currently used on the Rogers' network in Canada. My question is can I use ODIN to flash the N915W8 5.1.1 Rogers firmware to my N915T without experiencing any problems? Also would this upgrade replace the Canadian radio on the phone, or would I have to manually flash the radio file?
Thanks in advance.
I would just root what you've got and go from there.
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I would just root what you've got and go from there.
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Thanks for the reply.
However, from my past experiences with Note 2 and S3, flashing with ODIN would unroot the device, essentially bringing the device back to stock.
Wouldn't that be the same case here? ie if I rooted my edge, then flash the w8 firmware, wouldn't that be the same as the method I proposed in my OP?
bballengphd said:
Thanks for the reply.
However, from my past experiences with Note 2 and S3, flashing with ODIN would unroot the device, essentially bringing the device back to stock.
Wouldn't that be the same case here? ie if I rooted my edge, then flash the w8 firmware, wouldn't that be the same as the method I proposed in my OP?
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I'm not suggesting rooting to update the ROM.
I am suggesting rooting and working with what you already have.
The Radius Kid said:
I'm not suggesting rooting to update the ROM.
I am suggesting rooting and working with what you already have.
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Thanks again for the tip.
However, that is not my goal.
I would like to update the rom AND root the phone.
Is there a currently working root for G920VVRU4CPF4 or a way to downgrade to a lower baseband version? I am not worried about tripping knox.
Syrax87 said:
Is there a currently working root for G920VVRU4CPF4 or a way to downgrade to a lower baseband version? I am not worried about tripping knox.
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No, I believe no root exploits since firmware OF1 (5.0.2). Not positive but to trip Knox you would need to flash a custom recovery which isn't available to Verizon S6 since you need to unlock bootloader.