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A: Having Problems Rooting the Note Pro 12.2 SM-P900/905? TRY THIS!

**NOTE** For the SM-P900! However steps should be the same for SM-P905 EXCLUDING THE FILE TYPES (THEY ARE DIFFERENT DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THE FILES FOR THE SM-P900 OR BYE BYE TO YOUR NOTE 12.2 Pro because now you have a problem that may or may not be repairable/reversible). You just have to make sure you have the coordinating files for the process!
If anyone else has issues try this and these steps to complete the Root/Custom ROM/TWRP Recovery installations successfully for a "First time go":
1. Remove Kies and Kies3 files, related files, folders, and everything that has anything to do with the primary installation of either the two programs on your PC and your devices. When/if prompted, select the checkable box and elect not save any type of files... if you want to keep them save them OFF your main PC on a flash or removable storage device.
2. REMOVE ALL SAMSUNG DRIVERS AND REPLACE WITH ONLY OFFICIAL SAMSUNG DRIVES!!! THIS IS A BIG MUST!
3. Using your USB 2.0 cable and ports Install the Custom Rom "P900XXUANB3-RecoveryImg.tar" FIRST and flash it via ODIN 3.07 under the PDA checkbox that is "fixed" (so you noobs don’t make any soft bricks if this is your first attempt at rooting), and only use the ODIN 3.07 THAT COMES W/ CHAINFIRES AUTO ROOT .zip file and then unzip the folder to open ODIN 3.07 ONLY! This is only because I have read that there have been issues installing the SU via Chain Fires Auto Root Process... the file is called (currently as of 25 JUNE 2014) "P900XXUANB3-RecoveryImg.tar" PDA select it and then start when in DOWNLOAD MODE on your device. Manually select DOWNLOAD MODE if you have to BEFORE PRESSING START! Otherwise, one is just going to sit there and not accomplish anything.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2591013&d=1392923580
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2591159&d=1392930654
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2775098&d=1401644348
4 Reboot back into DOWNLOAD MODE. Flash in ODIN 3.07 with the PDA section and select this file next to install: "openrecovery-twrp-2.7.1.0-v1awifi.img.tar"
5. In DOWNLOAD MODE and flash the file under the PDA box TWRP (OR CURRENT RECOVERY OF YOUR CHOICE THAT IS AVAILABLE)
6. AGAIN... Restart your device into DOWNLOAD MODE via ODIN 3.07 and select PDA and then finally root this: "CF-Auto-Root-v1awifi-v1awifixx-smp900.tar.md5" Then you can backup, restore, flash anything, and be happy! YOU SHOULD FINALLY HAVE A SUCCESSFUL ROOT! Turn off and REBOOT into RECOVERY to see if TWRP stuck and then reboot to see if the SU stuck. IF everything stuck reboot back into TWRP to flash whatever rom is available MAKE SURE TO BACK UP EVERY FILE BEFORE YOU FLASH ANY NON-STOCK ROMS. If not successful rinse wash and repeat until it does!
http://download.chainfire.eu/384/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-v1awifi-v1awifixx-smp900.zip
7. That’s it you should have root and a custom rom and recovery if you followed these instructions for flashing via ODIN 3.07 and Chainfires AutoRoot files. If you still have an issue repeat until root/recovery/Rom sticks. If you have to update the Binary for the SU just go to the Google Play Store and install the app and then try it again till it works. GOOD LUCK it worked for me this way!
**IMPORTANT**
BACK UP BACK UP BACK UP BACK UP after every flash that is possible to back up. If you can, back up the NON-SU stock ROM BEFORE installing SU, after installing the recovery and/or back up.
***IF I HELPED YOU OUT THANK ME***
DISCLAIMER - all research was observed via comments on the thread according to issues people have been having during ROOTING the device I simply have compiled the data and made a check list!

Need a link to the files you mentioned.

Thanks. Very helpful.
I have a P900. Is there a way to unroot and bring a unit back to stock? My main concern is if Samsung sends out a software/firmware update, and a device is already rooted, can the update be applied?

sstea said:
Thanks. Very helpful.
I have a P900. Is there a way to unroot and bring a unit back to stock? My main concern is if Samsung sends out a software/firmware update, and a device is already rooted, can the update be applied?
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Read THIS
But still one quiestion, why the heck you root your device if you are going to update it via Samsung's official ways. Ah and one more question.. why the heck would you want to update your device if it's rooted?
A new update from Samsung can patch all known security holes and make your device unrootable, and since you are rooted now, one would think that you don't want to loose it. Or where do I know if you rooted because it sounded nice and cool, without knowing what you did and most importantly WHY you did.

Spere said:
Read THIS
But still one quiestion, why the heck you root your device if you are going to update it via Samsung's official ways. Ah and one more question.. why the heck would you want to update your device if it's rooted?
A new update from Samsung can patch all known security holes and make your device unrootable, and since you are rooted now, one would think that you don't want to loose it. Or where do I know if you rooted because it sounded nice and cool, without knowing what you did and most importantly WHY you did.
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Thanks. I appreciate the reply. I have rooted many devices before. I have to admit that it was more of following posted instructions and not fully understanding the details. What gives me pause is how extremely limited the support is for this tablet. I want to root my note if I can make it more responsive, get rid of bloatware, enable more apps for multi-window, titanium backup, etc. I want to make sure that if I root that I don't get stuck with on an old release. So will previously rooted Notes be able to get the necessary files to easily update and maintain root, or does rooting now mean that a tablet may be stuck at the current release? Thanks

sstea said:
Thanks. I appreciate the reply. I have rooted many devices before. I have to admit that it was more of following posted instructions and not fully understanding the details. What gives me pause is how extremely limited the support is for this tablet. I want to root my note if I can make it more responsive, get rid of bloatware, enable more apps for multi-window, titanium backup, etc. I want to make sure that if I root that I don't get stuck with on an old release. So will previously rooted Notes be able to get the necessary files to easily update and maintain root, or does rooting now mean that a tablet may be stuck at the current release? Thanks
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You can always flash stock firmware via odin

I was just wondering if everyone was having a much easier time with achieving root now? Kies caused me to "Hang" a lot during the Root and custom rom to stick w root... as of right now i can not get the only ONE custom ROM that looks promising, i have found by GWatts (correct me if i am wrong and i apologize if i have typed the wrong screen name handle) i believe his handle is... at this point im not sure what i am doing wrong as of yet but im sure i am missing a step or i just need to start back at unroot back to stock firmware and try and try again lol. not saying anything is wrong with his work at all by any means because people other than me with the same device have gotten it to stick and im just wishing i could as well because its sweet looking ROM! NOT TO MENTION THE ONLY ONE THAT IS OUT (that is which i know about. i haven't been on in a few months idk), SO KUDOS TO WATTS i just haven't been successful at installing his custom rom just yet... Im hoping that its just going to need to be erased again and then reformatted after a factory reset and what not, i pray it sticks because his incorporation of the aroma installer was a nice touch and his ROM really looks good... Now if i can just get it not to stick at samsung boot logo and freeze id be good lol!

sanvara said:
Need a link to the files you mentioned.
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ok

I followed your instructions but while flashing the cf-auto-root file my screen got all distorted (speckled grains of color), and nothing else happened for about 15 minutes, until I just unplugged it and shut it off.
Now when I power it on it gives me the error "Firmware upgrade uncountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again."
I wonder what I did wrong.

pnuker said:
I followed your instructions but while flashing the cf-auto-root file my screen got all distorted (speckled grains of color), and nothing else happened for about 15 minutes, until I just unplugged it and shut it off.
Now when I power it on it gives me the error "Firmware upgrade uncountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again."
I wonder what I did wrong.
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**Edit**
I went back and reflashed the twrp file and it got me out of the error screen. I installed supersu, and then re-flashed the cf-auto-root file, and it worked like a charm. I'm not sure if it was the installation of supersu, or just repeating the process that fixed it, but I'm happy either way...

Thank you! I succesfully rooted my SM-P900 after all mentioned problems ( hanging in the cache.img and after a while a disturbed screen etc.) with your guide. I am a very happy rooter now.

Thanks,
Thanks to the poster. I tried rooting with the instructions from a few other sites and thought I bricked it,
Followed your instructions, and presto.. Rooted! :good:

Rooted!
Thanks for your post. This is my first time ever rooting a device. Your method worked perfectly!

your welcome!
frankiecxyz said:
Thanks for your post. This is my first time ever rooting a device. Your method worked perfectly!
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your very welcome! it took me a bit to get it down but i eventually figured it out and at the time information on rooting the device was hard to find with this specific model. then i discovered what the issues where and felt the need to post it! im glad i could help!:laugh:

Flash SU with TWRP not ODIN
Here's my story...
Received my new UK spec SM-P900 Note Pro 12.2, ran through the initial setup, performed two OTA upgrades to KOT49H.P900XXUANI1, then attempted to flash SU using Odin 3.07 using the various instructions on this forum. Result: failed cache flash and soft brick!
Used Keis 3 to recover the tablet which took two hours! After more reading I discovered the quick boot recovery flash method, so re-attempted on a different PC, with exactly the same result. Re-flashed the boot, tried again, fail, again, fail, etc, etc. Various permutations of PCs, Odin versions and USB ports were tried.
Concluded that the Odin method was NEVER going to work, so had a rethink. Used Odin to flash TWRP v2.8. Downloaded the latest SU-BETA v2.7 flash for TWRP (not Odin), copied it to the root of the tablet SD and then flashed it with TWRP. Worked first time with no messing about!!!
Booted, ran SU and upgraded to Premium, disabled KNOX from within SU. Tablet locked up. Booted, re-ran SU, disabled KNOX again, this time successfully. Ran Titanium, filtered with KNOX and froze all occurrences, then de-installed KNOX completely. :good:
Lesson learnt... DO NOT use Odin to flash SU on a P900 !

soft bricked
Hello!
First of all let me say that I'm a complete newbie, this is my first android device. I tried to root my SM-P900 (P900XXUANI1) using an online guide (image with URL attached, as I am not allowed to paste URLs)
Unfortunately at Step 10 (flashing with Odin) the operation failed and now I ended up with a soft bricked device (I assume this is the correct definition). It will only show the message asking me to connect it to KIES to recover it.
I know i can try to use KIES 3 and restore it, but before that i would like to ask if there is any alternative which will allow me to unbrick the device without losing all my data... (yeah i know...).
If i follow this guide will this help? I'm not sure if I can even put the device in download mode again as it shows the error message about connecting it to KIES...
At this point I don't care about rooting, I just want to unbrick the device.... I understand the guide up to (and including) step 3. But for the rest of the steps I'm lost Could anyone please explain them in a bit more detail? I don't want to install any custom firmware, just to unbrick it...
Any help would be very appreciated!
Thank you

Yemble said:
Here's my story...
Received my new UK spec SM-P900 Note Pro 12.2, ran through the initial setup, performed two OTA upgrades to KOT49H.P900XXUANI1, then attempted to flash SU using Odin 3.07 using the various instructions on this forum. Result: failed cache flash and soft brick!
Used Keis 3 to recover the tablet which took two hours! After more reading I discovered the quick boot recovery flash method, so re-attempted on a different PC, with exactly the same result. Re-flashed the boot, tried again, fail, again, fail, etc, etc. Various permutations of PCs, Odin versions and USB ports were tried.
Concluded that the Odin method was NEVER going to work, so had a rethink. Used Odin to flash TWRP v2.8. Downloaded the latest SU-BETA v2.7 flash for TWRP (not Odin), copied it to the root of the tablet SD and then flashed it with TWRP. Worked first time with no messing about!!!
Booted, ran SU and upgraded to Premium, disabled KNOX from within SU. Tablet locked up. Booted, re-ran SU, disabled KNOX again, this time successfully. Ran Titanium, filtered with KNOX and froze all occurrences, then de-installed KNOX completely. :good:
Lesson learnt... DO NOT use Odin to flash SU on a P900 !
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Have you got a link to the odin rwrp 2.7 you used and the su 2.7 flash for twrp please?

VenomousViper said:
**NOTE** For the SM-P900! However steps should be the same for SM-P905 EXCLUDING THE FILE TYPES (THEY ARE DIFFERENT DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THE FILES FOR THE SM-P900 OR BYE BYE TO YOUR NOTE 12.2 Pro because now you have a problem that may or may not be repairable/reversible). You just have to make sure you have the coordinating files for the process!
If anyone else has issues try this and these steps to complete the Root/Custom ROM/TWRP Recovery installations successfully for a "First time go":
1. Remove Kies and Kies3 files, related files, folders, and everything that has anything to do with the primary installation of either the two programs on your PC and your devices. When/if prompted, select the checkable box and elect not save any type of files... if you want to keep them save them OFF your main PC on a flash or removable storage device.
2. REMOVE ALL SAMSUNG DRIVERS AND REPLACE WITH ONLY OFFICIAL SAMSUNG DRIVES!!! THIS IS A BIG MUST!.......
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When i trying root, my SGN freeze in "cache". Odin show error and tablet goes to Emergency Firmware Recovery. Аnd it does not matter what program I use and how I do it.

Mine Reboots Constantly
I rooted my SM-900 about two weeks ago.
It worked great for a week until the device started rebooting by itself.
The first time a couple times a day, now it does it whenever as often as twice in 5 minutes.
Is there a way to see which app is causing this or does anyone know why this might be happening?
Though I rooted I haven't been poking around. I figured it'd be like using Linux but now I see it's not quite like that.
Thanks in advance.

sunnykhs said:
I rooted my SM-900 about two weeks ago.
It worked great for a week until the device started rebooting by itself.
The first time a couple times a day, now it does it whenever as often as twice in 5 minutes.
Is there a way to see which app is causing this or does anyone know why this might be happening?
Though I rooted I haven't been poking around. I figured it'd be like using Linux but now I see it's not quite like that.
Thanks in advance.
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Have you cleared dalvic cache and cache in TWRP recovery? Be forewarned the process takes a while for cache wipe.
Sent from my SM-P900 using Tapatalk

Can't Get Into Download Mode on Tab 2 5113

Someone else previously rooted my 5113 running Android 4.1.1 I had problems with the Tab 2 turning off during screen timeouts, so I reset it to factory specs. That solved the timeout problem Now I am trying to root it using Odin and CF Auto Root. However, when I attempt to get into the download mode, after getting past the triangle, I get the message: "Downloading do not turn off target" and can't root with Odin.
Can anyone tell me how to fix this and get in the download mode? Also, I have been looking at rooting from within the Tab and have run into framaroot and Kingoroot if I can't get into the download mode. Does anyone have any opinions on those programs, or can anyone suggest a rooting method to me that won't require me to use the download mode if I can't get the download mode working on my Tab.

decijp said:
Someone else previously rooted my 5113 running Android 4.1.1 I had problems with the Tab 2 turning off during screen timeouts, so I reset it to factory specs. That solved the timeout problem Now I am trying to root it using Odin and CF Auto Root. However, when I attempt to get into the download mode, after getting past the triangle, I get the message: "Downloading do not turn off target" and can't root with Odin.
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Your Download mode is working fine. that's how normally a working download mode screen looks like. since your tab was previously rooted, it's still rooted even after a factory reset. how? rooting makes changes to your tab's system partition while factory reset will only clear the data partition and cache partition. so the changes are still there, but it might be possible that the superuser was installed on data partition and got wiped out. so root won't be accessible. if there is some other error in odin, let us know.
Also, I have been looking at rooting from within the Tab and have run into framaroot and Kingoroot if I can't get into the download mode. Does anyone have any opinions on those programs, or can anyone suggest a rooting method to me that won't require me to use the download mode if I can't get the download mode working on my Tab.
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those softwares are fine as long as your only goal for the tab is to stay on stock rom, delete the bloatwares and able to customize your apps. but if your goal is to get higher android versions and try custom roms, then you should skip all this and head to flash custom recovery, preferably the twrp. if you need more info, please search the forums a little bit, I am sure you will find lot of informations here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-2/general
this is the general section where there are guides and links.
and this is the development section
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-2/10-inch-development
here you can find ROMs

decijp said:
Someone else previously rooted my 5113 running Android 4.1.1 I had problems with the Tab 2 turning off during screen timeouts, so I reset it to factory specs. That solved the timeout problem Now I am trying to root it using Odin and CF Auto Root. However, when I attempt to get into the download mode, after getting past the triangle, I get the message: "Downloading do not turn off target" and can't root with Odin.
Can anyone tell me how to fix this and get in the download mode? Also, I have been looking at rooting from within the Tab and have run into framaroot and Kingoroot if I can't get into the download mode. Does anyone have any opinions on those programs, or can anyone suggest a rooting method to me that won't require me to use the download mode if I can't get the download mode working on my Tab.
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Billysam,
Thanks for your very detailed and useful reply. I think what happened with my inability to use download was that I needed to install USB drivers. I have a somewhat weird situation now. I installed a root checker and it said that I was not rooted. However, I was able to install SuperUser SU and Titanium Pro Backup and the Titanium seems to work in that I can uninstall whatever I wish.
So, is there any reason for me to use the Odin method and re-root my Tab? Also, I want a rom with KitKat and screen mirroring. Are there any Roms you would suggest? Thanks again for your help.

decijp said:
Billysam,
Thanks for your very detailed and useful reply. I think what happened with my inability to use download was that I needed to install USB drivers. I have a somewhat weird situation now. I installed a root checker and it said that I was not rooted. However, I was able to install SuperUser SU and Titanium Pro Backup and the Titanium seems to work in that I can uninstall whatever I wish.
So, is there any reason for me to use the Odin method and re-root my Tab? Also, I want a rom with KitKat and screen mirroring. Are there any Roms you would suggest? Thanks again for your help.
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Screen mirroring works with omni and slim roms as far as I remember, all are pretty much stable right now, sorry I can't suggest any one, you will have to figure it out yourself, cause tab 2 series behave differently with each rom for each users. cause for some it works the way it should, for some same doesn't happen. still I don't know how much truth is in this, cause I am saying this by observing the forum at a particular time. so it should be all okay right now.
since you want to upgrade, first keep a backup then flash a custom recovery the twrp one from android-andi website
Read the thread from here, I explained here pretty much more details,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-2/10-inch-development/rom-slimlp-t2969112/page162

Billy Sam, I was going to donate to you, but PayPal said your Ebay email address was inadequate. Please leave a different address and I will make a donation.
Also, I have read several comments and apparently the twrp for the 5110 will work for my 5113. If that is incorrect, please let me know.
One other thing. My tab has started turning off again when I have a screen timeout. If a new rom doesn't help the problem, what is the effect of a factory reset. You said before that my 5113 was still rooted. If I factory reset, should I do something with the SuperSu file or any other files to make sure the Tab performs like a typically rooted Android. Thanks again for your help.

billysam said:
Screen mirroring works with omni and slim roms as far as I remember, all are pretty much stable right now, sorry I can't suggest any one, you will have to figure it out yourself, cause tab 2 series behave differently with each rom for each users. cause for some it works the way it should, for some same doesn't happen. still I don't know how much truth is in this, cause I am saying this by observing the forum at a particular time. so it should be all okay right now.
since you want to upgrade, first keep a backup then flash a custom recovery the twrp one from android-andi website
Read the thread from here, I explained here pretty much more details,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-2/10-inch-development/rom-slimlp-t2969112/page162
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Also, tried to download TWRP Manager and TWRP Explorer (both requiring a root) and neither would install on my tablet even though I have SuperSu and Titanium Backup Pro.

decijp said:
Also, I have read several comments and apparently the twrp for the 5110 will work for my 5113. If that is incorrect, please let me know.
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Yes, the 5110 twrp works on the 5113. Go to android-andi's page for the latest versions.
https://andi34.github.io
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using XDA Free mobile app

decijp said:
Billy Sam, I was going to donate to you, but PayPal said your Ebay email address was inadequate. Please leave a different address and I will make a donation.
Also, I have read several comments and apparently the twrp for the 5110 will work for my 5113. If that is incorrect, please let me know.
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Yes, that is correct, the twrp is same for p5113 and p5110.
if you have noticed the android-andi's recovery page
there are 2 type of these one is The new "Common TWRP" (which won't be able to flash Roms compiled before 22.03.2016.)
and the second one is device specific where users of both p5110/p5113 use the same file.
(used to flash ROMs prior to the unified project)
Unified Project Roms and recoveries will generally be where you see
espresso3g -> P5100
and
espressowifi -> P5110,P5113 (so if you see espressowifi, it is safe to flash for p5113)
One other thing. My tab has started turning off again when I have a screen timeout. If a new rom doesn't help the problem, what is the effect of a factory reset. You said before that my 5113 was still rooted. If I factory reset, should I do something with the SuperSu file or any other files to make sure the Tab performs like a typically rooted Android. Thanks again for your help.
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Like I said factory reset will hardly change anything with the system partition. Since the superSu apk and its data was installed on data partition and was lost after factory reset. you can just make sure that superSu is installed in system partition, when you open superSu setting you will find to move the app to the system option. once you do that, reboot and SuperSu will be there even after a factory reset.
Ah the donation. I never thought of that. so never really set up an account. will let you know when I do, it will up.
decijp said:
Also, tried to download TWRP Manager and TWRP Explorer (both requiring a root) and neither would install on my tablet even though I have SuperSu and Titanium Backup Pro.
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Some of the information might be broken when the data was wiped. did you check the twrp manager app was granted root access from the superSU app? if not try disable and enable the root access from the SuperSU app. if it's still not working.
Do you get any Su binary needs to be updated error? if that's there you will get 2 options to either select normal or cwm/twrp(since you don't have a custom recovery, try normal method only).
if it's still causing error then the easy way would be to root the tab again, but considering the errors you're already getting along with the changes, it would be a bad idea doing that without starting out with a fresh stock firmware. which would be a much better and safer option to go with.
You aren't using Odin with PC and trying things within the tab itself,(it would have been much better) but since you can't then there is the flashify app, that will help you to flash recovery.img format file(useful for updating the recovery on the go) from within and there is Mobile Odin too for the p51xx series. see if this works. but be careful while using these apps check you're flashing the correct file. the mobile odin can flash firmware from the tab itself.

LGV20 VS995 (Verizon only) (AIO Post 3-25-2019)

Updates are pushed down under the method there is a new update as of 8-17-2018 so if you like please read, thanks
if anyone needs hep with their V20 and ran into an issue with my video/Post feel free to message me here or my facebook page at www.facebook.com/laser452
------------------------------Alpha ROM------------------------------
https://youtu.be/1U4XB8KGGZA
So I found a cool ROM you all should try, i made a small review and all for fun the video is not a tutorial, for those who don't know how to install the ROM i did show at the end how to do it
so as always thank the dev, the creators who made this ROM possable
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/rom-vs995-alpha-rom-v1-1-t3709727
---------------------------DeBloat VS995---------------------------
thermal MOD (phone less laggy)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/themes/mod-fix-cpu-throttling-charging-gaming-t3650705
link2SD
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.buak.Link2SD&hl=en
Es File Explorer
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop&hl=en
---------------------------(Downgrade 15A to 13A)---------------------------
16A and 17A will work for this method 18A is unknown
Upper CUt plus LGUP tool
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g5/development/uppercut-lgup-loader-g5-variants-t3511295
13A KDZ
https://www.mylgphones.com/veirzon-...tock-kdz-firmware-available-for-download.html
driver
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwHeBLVyhdWoUlg0d01ueWZfTzQ/view
i had a common file from my v10, i do not know if this is important if so i upload the file
---------------------------(root method)---------------------------​
I am back with a new Phone the LG V20, so lets get her rooted and ready to go with some awesome videos
this post will have other methods added to it so i dont have more then one post everywhere
(please note i am running on VS99512A downgraded from 13A. i do not know if this will work on 13A or 14B and have no plans to test this. please ask others, if i see it is possible to root 13A and 14B or later i would not mind to make videos. i make a downgrade from 13A to 12A for those who needs help, just install LGUP and uppercut and it should work fine from there
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g5/development/uppercut-lgup-loader-g5-variants-t3511295
enjoy)
method 1 (root method dirty Santa)
remember i DO NOT TAKE CREDIT for these methods, i make videos to help others understand these methods, please thank the devs
sites used in this video/post
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/ls997vs995h910-dirtysanta-bootloader-t3519410
http://highonandroid.com/android-root/how-to-root-lg-v20-attsprintverizonkorean/
so as always i always make long ass videos so i will post the steps here if you are one of those who loves to read then watch a video
Tip of the post XD
having issues with power button not locking your screen, i have found a way to get it unstuck, hold vol. up and power a few times it should work then. your welcome
(video)
Subscrib to my channel for more
https://www.youtube.com/user/lasertechcomputers
1. you need the files
- v20-root.zip
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=457095661767122821
- TWRP
https://build.nethunter.com/test-builds/twrp/lge/twrp-3.0.2-1-us996.img
- Terminal Emulator
use phone ------> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jackpal.androidterm&hl=en
if you are lazy to sign into google -----> https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BwHeBLVyhdWoTHZ0N1BKTFdHc00
(note unknown sources must be checked)
- Newest SuperSU(SuperSU v2.78 SR5 or greater is needed)
-latest SU -----> https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu
-SU 2.78 ----> https://download.chainfire.eu/1014/SuperSU/SR5-SuperSU-v2.78-SR5-20161130091551.zip
-fastboot
http://download.highonandroid.com/file/Tools/fastboot.zip
-usb driver fastboot
http://download.highonandroid.com/file/Drivers/usb_driver.zip
-LG V20 VS995 drivers (verizon)
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BwHeBLVyhdWoUlg0d01ueWZfTzQ
-the guy who helped -please thank the guy who sent me the link to make it easy -
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/help/vs995-rooted-2-issues-t3617982/post72574087#post72574087
-kernel MAIN POST (thank the dev for making it)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/kernel-restock-stock-based-kernel-v20-t3556263
(UPDATE ON ROOT FILES) 3-25-2019
I have updated the root folder to root files (AIO).zip. this will have everything to root your phone, nothing dose not have to be move other then moving the folder to where you like it to be at. enjoy
IN CASE SOMETHING IS BROKEN HERE IS A BACKUP OF ALL FILES
I do not take credit of these files and have uploaded them to my g-Drive incase a link is broken,
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BwHeBLVyhdWoMk5SOEtYd1YtY2s
2. since you have all files lets get to it
A. first extract the fastboot zip,
B. extract files in the v20-root zip to fastboot folder
C. extract TWRP to fast boot folder
D. install the v20 drivers
E. copy SU and Kernel to root of SD card (DO NOT USE INTERNAL)
F. install Terminal Emulator
G. G for good luck if you hit that thanks button to the devs and who all helped
3. once you have got everything set now go to settings/about phone/software/ hit build number
till you see a message saying you are now a dev.
4. back out to the main settings menu and you will see developer options
5. check USB De Bugging
6. plug in phone
A. in the fastboot folder hold shift and right click anywhere that is blank
B. click open command window here (you will need this)
7. Run RUNME.BAT (DO NOT CLOSE THIS WINDOW) then click step 1.bat
8. open Terminal Emulator. type in the info
id (press enter)
you get a message, look for untrusted_app (dirtysanta has an imamge on the post)
type
applypatch /system/bin/atd /storage/emulated/0/dirtysanta
9. once done look at the RUNME CMD window, once you see run step 2.bat double click it
10. your phone will boot into fast boot
A. SKIP to 11. if you did not see the message waiting for device
B. go to control panal/device maneger
C. look for the yellow triangle (should say android or ADB i dont remember)
D. right click on it and click Update driver software
E. browse my computer for driver software
F. Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer
G. Have disk
H. browse ad go to where you have the usb driver
I. click android_winusb then click open
J. hit ok then click android ADB interface then hit next
11. run step 3.bat. once phone reboot you need to hold the vol down till you are in fastboot again
12. once back on fast boot enter each of these codes (do not try to copy all codes and paste them.
please do one at a time
fastboot flash boot bootbackup.img
fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.0.2-1-us996.img
fastboot flash boot bootbackup.img
fastboot reboot
13. after you type in fastboot reboot hold the vol down and power button down. once you see the LG logo, let go of the power button then hold it down again
14. you are now in TWRP, press cancel then swipe to modify
A. go to wipe
B. tap format data
C. type yes and hit enter
D. hit the home key then go to install
E. change storage to micro SD card and install SU
F. go back to install and install the kernel (verizon restock)
G. go to wipe. tap advanced wipe. check dlvik cache and then check cache. the swipe to wipe
H. reboot system
15. DO NOT TOUCH PHONE let it sit there till it loads into the welcome screen (takes about 5 or 10 min)
there you now have root, enjoy
---------------------------(UPDATE SECTION)---------------------------
---------------------------(Update 8-17-2018)---------------------------​
Sup everyone, sorry i was not on for months, i am back, there is a video in my YouTube channel explaining where i been. im sure you all missed me so here i am, i am back
my channel is not going to be for only Cellphones, i am doing alot more then that but i will be here to help you out when you need it. thank you all for the support
---------------------------(update 8-14-2017)---------------------------​
if anyone is wondering where is the debloat video, incase if you are not looking on my YT channel i have to pospone that video cause of major issues with this phone, i rather work on it and make sure it works for you guys then to get loads of HATE MAIL!!!! lol so i am sorry it is taking forever for a video to come out, i got someone helping me with some advice and working on it as we speak, plus this phone is kinda picky to what has been removed/frozen.
once all the BS is done and overwith you all will see an update here and on my YT channel and facebook page
i want to thank @bond32 for giving me advice and helping me with questions i have for this phone
lets give a big thanks to @me2151 for the root method and all the help he gave us, if it was not for him, this phone would just be a POS and no fun to us all. me2151 has posted a post that he is moving on and i shoot the link, make sure you all thank him for the awesome hard work that was done and to others that was into the root
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/how-to/fun-goodbye-v20-t3656059

Nice! I'm sure newcommers will appreciate this post a ton. Just a note, the exploit WILL work on 13a, but it WILL NOT work on 14b. If someone has the 14b firmware, they aren't screwed - simply use the KDZ restore to downgrade to either 13a or 12a. Note: when doing this, data WILL NOT be wiped - your phone will have a ton of force closes. I recommend in this case to try to get to the backup in settings and do a factory reset because the FC's will not let you get to terminal emulator to do the exploit. Factory reset to start fresh, then enable debugging, etc.

bond32 said:
Nice! I'm sure newcommers will appreciate this post a ton. Just a note, the exploit WILL work on 13a, but it WILL NOT work on 14b. If someone has the 14b firmware, they aren't screwed - simply use the KDZ restore to downgrade to either 13a or 12a. Note: when doing this, data WILL NOT be wiped - your phone will have a ton of force closes. I recommend in this case to try to get to the backup in settings and do a factory reset because the FC's will not let you get to terminal emulator to do the exploit. Factory reset to start fresh, then enable debugging, etc.
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Ive been looking all day to see if I can just kdz to 13a. I now have plans after work. Thank you!

Ruttedbeez said:
Ive been looking all day to see if I can just kdz to 13a. I now have plans after work. Thank you!
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Nice, glad to help. Don't forget, your phone will likely go cray with all the force closes so you may want to just factory reset after the KDZ completes. Also, if/when you do that, after it is back to the point where you set the phone up, just get past the initial setup as quickly as possible then put the phone in airplane mode - this will keep it from trying to load the 300 apps as well as prevent Verizon's bloat crap from downloading Candcrush, garbage, [insert unwanted app here], etc. Then just enable usb debugging, install terminal emulator, and you're good to proceed with the exploit.
Personally (and I DO NOT recommend this), I've gone back and forth so many times I've lost count between stock/unroot and root. I am actually able to restore a backup from right after installing TWRP and rebooting by jumping straight into TWRP after installing TWRP image and formatting data. It has worked a number of times now.
I really only need root access for adblocking and ViperAudio.
Thanks again OP!

bond32 said:
Nice, glad to help. Don't forget, your phone will likely go cray with all the force closes so you may want to just factory reset after the KDZ completes. Also, if/when you do that, after it is back to the point where you set the phone up, just get past the initial setup as quickly as possible then put the phone in airplane mode - this will keep it from trying to load the 300 apps as well as prevent Verizon's bloat crap from downloading Candcrush, garbage, [insert unwanted app here], etc. Then just enable usb debugging, install terminal emulator, and you're good to proceed with the exploit.
Personally (and I DO NOT recommend this), I've gone back and forth so many times I've lost count between stock/unroot and root. I am actually able to restore a backup from right after installing TWRP and rebooting by jumping straight into TWRP after installing TWRP image and formatting data. It has worked a number of times now.
I really only need root access for adblocking and ViperAudio.
Thanks again OP!
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I just got the phone 3 days ago so a factory reset isnt gonna bother me much. And good idea on the airplane mode wouldny have thought of that.

bond32 said:
Nice! I'm sure newcommers will appreciate this post a ton. Just a note, the exploit WILL work on 13a, but it WILL NOT work on 14b. If someone has the 14b firmware, they aren't screwed - simply use the KDZ restore to downgrade to either 13a or 12a. Note: when doing this, data WILL NOT be wiped - your phone will have a ton of force closes. I recommend in this case to try to get to the backup in settings and do a factory reset because the FC's will not let you get to terminal emulator to do the exploit. Factory reset to start fresh, then enable debugging, etc.
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thank you for that info i was not sure of 13A but i ake sure to add it to my video. glad this helped people i love to make videos and help others out in need, i deal with the hard work trying to understand how a method works and once i get it going i show all steps that are missing (i know they wont add it cause as you see my video is long hehehe) but i dont mind doing it, gives me somthing to do and its somthing i love doing
thank you for that info that is a big help there, i be making more videos and will be updating this post as a new video is uploaded, i will try to get one this week for debloating apps off the phone, i am still messing around with freeing apps cause here and there i seen a few screw ups and trying to study it before all is final on a video

Ruttedbeez said:
Ive been looking all day to see if I can just kdz to 13a. I now have plans after work. Thank you!
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hope you get it all working, if you want more videos adn want to keep up to date on this phone, feel free to subscribe to my chanel

I subscribed, good stuff! Thanks for putting all that together, I'm sure it will be helpful.
You should make a video or guide about debloating apps, there are plenty out there but sometimes people are really wanting to know about their specific phone model.

Subscribed. Thanks for this.
Sent from my VS995 using Tapatalk

bond32 said:
I subscribed, good stuff! Thanks for putting all that together, I'm sure it will be helpful.
You should make a video or guide about debloating apps, there are plenty out there but sometimes people are really wanting to know about their specific phone model.
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i do have plans to make a debloat video but i have a trip coming up. good news is when i debloated my phone i had no issues like i did before so that is one thing why i have not made a video. a debloat video will be up at the end of this month or next month. thanks for subscribing to my channel

moejoe88 said:
Subscribed. Thanks for this.
Sent from my VS995 using Tapatalk
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thanks and you are welcome more videos be up later end of this month or next month

I think I could use some help. I got all the files flashed and rebooted the phone and now my screen is flickering and freaking out and the phone is constantly vibrating. everything went well through all the steps until I typed it fastboot reboot.
EDIT: Got back into fastboot and retyped typed the last few lines and I think I got that fixed. I think I'm still having a slight problem. Phone vibration wont turn off now while phone is running. ideas?
EDIT: Vibration turns off when I turn the screen off so I guess I got that semi fixed. Is that normal?

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Is this phone unlocked by default for international use?
Sent from my Redmi Note 4 using Tapatalk

jmcnabb2 said:
I think I could use some help. I got all the files flashed and rebooted the phone and now my screen is flickering and freaking out and the phone is constantly vibrating. everything went well through all the steps until I typed it fastboot reboot.
EDIT: Got back into fastboot and retyped typed the last few lines and I think I got that fixed. I think I'm still having a slight problem. Phone vibration wont turn off now while phone is running. ideas?
EDIT: Vibration turns off when I turn the screen off so I guess I got that semi fixed. Is that normal?
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sorry i didnt reply in forever, i dont get a email or anything when people post on here unless i been quated, i hope your v20 is rooted, if not feel free to message my facebook page
www.facebook.com/laser452
just make sure your phone is a vs995 cause thats what phone i use and all i know as i dont own other v20s, if i did i be more of help

ankurcshah said:
Is this phone unlocked by default for international use?
Sent from my Redmi Note 4 using Tapatalk
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i went to the Netherlands with my vs995 and had no issues, i was using Verizon tho with there travel pass

@LASERWOLF452 Hi. I am using an HTC 10 on Verizon. I'm thinking about buying a refurbished LG V20, and would like to know if I can just swap my HTC 10 SIM card into a V20 and be good to go on Verizon? After that I would want to root the V20 following your guide here.

Zoandroid said:
@LASERWOLF452 Hi. I am using an HTC 10 on Verizon. I'm thinking about buying a refurbished LG V20, and would like to know if I can just swap my HTC 10 SIM card into a V20 and be good to go on Verizon? After that I would want to root the V20 following your guide here.
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Yes you can just put your Verizon Sim card from your HTC 10 in a Verizon or Unlocked V20 and all will work.

Zoandroid said:
@LASERWOLF452 Hi. I am using an HTC 10 on Verizon. I'm thinking about buying a refurbished LG V20, and would like to know if I can just swap my HTC 10 SIM card into a V20 and be good to go on Verizon? After that I would want to root the V20 following your guide here.
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Yes it will work

After unlocking the bootloader using the dirty santa tutorial, if I reinstall KDZ stock for my cell phone, I still have the bootloader unlocked so I can later install Custom and root?

Downgrade from 7.0 nogat and get Root to 5.1.1

First of all, don't get your hopes high, i rooted as traditional method like many others. I'm flashaholic and i started new thread for those who upgraded intentionally or accidentally and now think download would brick their sets. it won't. things are pretty obvious here but i repeat I'm sharing this to people who've upgraded for any reasons and have no clue how to downgrade or achieve root.
So i bought a cell (sm g920V) with preinstalled PI2 (MM6.0.1) . found out pingpong root is avail only for 5.02 . i was afraid to downgrade so i searched more. found out nogat 7.0 DQD1 has root. and can be rooted via cf autoroot. i upgraded and i tried. but it didn't worked. on nougat i did everything. tried every root app (both pc and apk ver) but failed. i decided to go back.
here i found This thread by @toutanje which said even i upgraded to nougat, i can safely downgrade to PK2 (6.0.1) , PH1 (6.0.1) and BOG7 (5.1.1) . i flashed BOG7 (5.1.1) directly because during search i've foundout that there is temporary root available for BOK7, and they both are 5.1.1. i did this because BOG7 is earlier version than BOK7, for this i won't have to downgrade but to upgrade that i did. i flashed BOK7 and headed Here, a thread by @klip1 . there wasn't any clear instructions not links no attachments. but thanks to @MrMike2182 who shared main file Here. BEWARE that you'll lose root each time you reboot, but you can gain it back easily by running root apk simply from your mobile. this is better then not having one.
so if you desperately want root. wherever you're on nougat DQD1 or MM. Downgrade to BOK7.
simply follow instructions there and all you have to do is to flash BOG7 from thread mentioned above (for safety as i did did step and i'm not sure if you may directly downgrage to BOK7), then flash BOK7, odin Sboot file (attached). you'll see some yellow codes above when restart. i was stuck there with bootloop on VZ logo. all you need to do is to factory reset. (by pressing and hold vol + & vol down + power button until you see black screen with options. press vol down and highlight second option factory data and reset. now press home button. )
phone will start normally, goto devloper options, enable usb debug, allow unknown sources and than root it with kingroot apk. done.
Those who prefer SuperSu can get lead from Here thanks to @EvilRubberDuck. but i am not sure about point 3. there is nothing attached at first post. tough little search may lead you to success.
Thanks to whoever took even little interst to make this beast rooted. please try to get permanent root for this device too. if anyone know how to get it, or any more info regarding rooting this device. please share. let me aware. i'll really appreciate that.
NOTE : i take no responsibility of what you do to your mobile. you're doing it with your own consent. if you're unsure what you're doing, don't do it. I, developers/members mentioned and xda are not responsible for ANYTHING or what you do to your phone.

Sharjeel.Khan said:
First of all, don't get your hopes high, i rooted as traditional method like many others. I'm flashaholic and i started new thread for those who upgraded intentionally or accidentally and now think download would brick their sets. it won't. things are pretty obvious here but i repeat I'm sharing this to people who've upgraded for any reasons and have no clue how to downgrade or achieve root.
So i bought a cell (sm g920V) with preinstalled PI2 (MM6.0.1) . found out pingpong root is avail only for 5.02 . i was afraid to downgrade so i searched more. found out nogat 7.0 DQD1 has root. and can be rooted via cf autoroot. i upgraded and i tried. but it didn't worked. on nougat i did everything. tried every root app (both pc and apk ver) but failed. i decided to go back.
here i found This thread by @toutanje which said even i upgraded to nougat, i can safely downgrade to PK2 (6.0.1) , PH1 (6.0.1) and BOG7 (5.1.1) . i flashed BOG7 (5.1.1) directly because during search i've foundout that there is temporary root available for BOK7, and they both are 5.1.1. i did this because BOG7 is earlier version than BOK7, for this i won't have to downgrade but to upgrade that i did. i flashed BOK7 and headed Here, a thread by @klip1 . there wasn't any clear instructions not links no attachments. but thanks to @MrMike2182 who shared main file Here. BEWARE that you'll lose root each time you reboot, but you can gain it back easily by running root apk simply from your mobile. this is better then not having one.
so if you desperately want root. wherever you're on nougat DQD1 or MM. Downgrade to BOK7.
simply follow instructions there and all you have to do is to flash BOG7 from thread mentioned above (for safety as i did did step and i'm not sure if you may directly downgrage to BOK7), then flash BOK7, odin Sboot file (attached). you'll see some yellow codes above when restart. i was stuck there with bootloop on VZ logo. all you need to do is to factory reset. (by pressing and hold vol + & vol down + power button until you see black screen with options. press vol down and highlight second option factory data and reset. now press home button. )
phone will start normally, goto devloper options, enable usb debug, allow unknown sources and than root it with kingroot apk. done.
Those who prefer SuperSu can get lead from Here thanks to @EvilRubberDuck. but i am not sure about point 3. there is nothing attached at first post. tough little search may lead you to success.
Thanks to whoever took even little interst to make this beast rooted. please try to get permanent root for this device too. if anyone know how to get it, or any more info regarding rooting this device. please share. let me aware. i'll really appreciate that.
NOTE : i take no responsibility of what you do to your mobile. you're doing it with your own consent. if you're unsure what you're doing, don't do it. I, developers/members mentioned and xda are not responsible for ANYTHING or what you do to your phone.
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If you use the SuperSU instead of KingRoot then you can use my installroot script and then the rootatboot if you need to reboot for some reason however if you are not near a PC at the time and you really need to reboot then use terminal emulator from the play store and open it and type su then enter and on the next line type pkill zygote and voila reboots without PC.

MrMike2182 said:
If you use the SuperSU instead of KingRoot then you can use my installroot script and then the rootatboot if you need to reboot for some reason however if you are not near a PC at the time and you really need to reboot then use terminal emulator from the play store and open it and type su then enter and on the next line type pkill zygote and voila reboots without PC.
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yes i've read this post of yours, i should've added this. Glad you came here and i really appreciate your efforts for s6 users. you've done great job for us.
it'll be great if you attach your script and write or quote your method here too. so users don't have to go through earlier threads and finding things. like me who bought this phone pretty late.
right now i'm using quickreboot apk to get hot reboot which keeps the root. but sometimes when you really need to restart. i see your solution as best.

Sharjeel.Khan said:
yes i've read this post of yours, i should've added this. Glad you came here and i really appreciate your efforts for s6 users. you've done great job for us.
it'll be great if you attach your script and write or quote your method here too. so users don't have to go through earlier threads and finding things. like me who bought this phone pretty late.
right now i'm using quickreboot apk to get hot reboot which keeps the root. but sometimes when you really need to restart. i see your solution as best.
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OK so my phone is on 5.1.1, it was originally on 7.0 so you can downgrade back to the 5.1.1 firmware.. I've included in the file the eng kernel and eng sboot but there's different versions so this one in my file called boot.tar is from the eng kernel to the S6 G925V so if you're using G920V you need to get the eng kernel for that one.. Now first you put the phone into download mode and flash the eng kernel using odin and after the phone boots then using Windows command prompt navigate using the cd command to where the file is you downloaded called S6rootbyMrMike2182 once you're in there type installroot and the script should run and flash everything needed including busybox and then the phone will reboot (it will also boot just this one time without using the rootatboot because the same codes in this file too) now when you click on the SuperSU app it's going to say it needs to update su ignore it and go right to the play store and install/update the SuperSU from there and then the phone should be rooted and ready to go.. If you ever need to reboot for some reason connect the phone to your PC and open a command prompt in the same folder again and run rootatboot and it will set the phone as permissive again so it boots.. You can unplug it after you see the Verizon logo.. If for some reason you aren't near a computer and you really need to reboot then use terminal emulator from the play store and open it and type su and grant root access and then on the next line type pkill zygote and voila reboots without a computer
If you have KingRoot on your phone and you want to get rid of it to use SuperSU thanks to @Chainfire then use this script that I'm listing below.. Also keep terminal emulator open while you are doing this because you might(not all devices just some) get a continuous annoying popup that prevents you from doing anything (thanks to KingRoots junk) so you'll have to use terminal emulator to kill/end that process in order to continue and after you kill/end that process then go delete it immediately! Links to root with SuperSU and KingRoot removal are below!
S6EdgeRootByMrMike2182
KingRoot removal script
G920V ENG Sboot
By the way I nor XDA-DEVELOPERS is responsible for anything you choose to do to your phone! If something goes wrong, just reflash your original firmware but don't go blaming me nor XDA because I don't have to put this up so please do your research before messing with your phone and as always, make a backup of everything you wish to keep! And no this will not delete or wipe your phone unless you choose to! Links are above. You can change it or whatever just give props where it's due!!
SERIOUSLY MAKE A BACKUP OF ALL YOUR PICTURES ETC ETC BEFORE DOWNGRADING AND I'M NOT KIDDING!!!

MrMike2182 said:
OK so my phone is on 5.1.1, it was originally on 7.0 so you can downgrade back to the 5.1.1 firmware.....
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great. you completed the thread :highfive:
Didn't know about script removing kr.. wil give it a try for sure. :good:

ok i'm getting confuse here. can you please provide exact files that needed to flash on g920V please ? i mean eng kernel and sboot ? and the file with odin says "G920A_Kernel_Root_5.1.1_S****.tar", A ? isn't A refers to at & t ?
i'm afraid if i may flash wrong file. can you please help me here with exact files needed for us (G920v) ?
and when i'm running installroot via cmd, it execute it goes like it created by you until daemon started successfully for like for five to 8 sec and then disappear. phone doesn't reboot. nothing happens. ,

can anyone confirm if i can directly downgrade to BOK7 ? im currently on DQD1 also can anyone guide me how to actually flash my phone like step wise im new here.. I upgraded to 7.0 but I desperately want root now I've odin installed i just need some1 to teach me how to do it like where to select sboot file and other files
Thanks

Sharjeel.Khan said:
so if you desperately want root. wherever you're on nougat DQD1 or MM. Downgrade to BOK7.
simply follow instructions there and all you have to do is to flash BOG7 from thread mentioned above (for safety as i did did step and i'm not sure if you may directly downgrade to BOK7), then flash BOK7.
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Muhammad Aliyan said:
can anyone confirm if i can directly downgrade to BOK7 ? im currently on DQD1 also can anyone guide me how to actually flash my phone like step wise im new here.. I upgraded to 7.0 but I desperately want root now I've odin installed i just need some1 to teach me how to do it like where to select sboot file and other files
Thanks
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welcome here. first things first, i don't mean to discourage you but if you don't know about where to "put sboot and other files", you really shouldn't be doing this. additionally downgrading is a risky process where things get messy due to single mistake .
To answer your question directly, NO. i've read a post somewhere here that we can only downgrade to mentioned (in 1st post) firmware. OP there tried to downgrade to other fw but failed.
and that is exactly why i did long and safe procedure and downgraded to BOG7 and then BOK7. . both are 5.1.
2nd question : you need to put sboot file in "AP" section of odin. (be careful with using it)
i assume you have G920V, which have locked bootloader, my suggestion would be... its not worth it. trust me. even if you downgrade, and rooted too, you'll loose root if you restart your device. and you cannot install recovery and so on. there is no permanent root for this device.
Exchange your device for international version or so, either wait for it and enjoy being on nougat. devs are working on it may be. some claim to root nougat too. better don't downgrade and much better if you stop right there when you don't have basic knowledge about this. you'll end up having paper weight instead of device.

Sharjeel.Khan said:
welcome here. first things first, i don't mean to discourage you but if you don't know about where to "put sboot and other files", you really shouldn't be doing this. additionally downgrading is a risky process where things get messy due to single mistake .
To answer your question directly, NO. i've read a post somewhere here that we can only downgrade to mentioned (in 1st post) firmware. OP there tried to downgrade to other fw but failed.
and that is exactly why i did long and safe procedure and downgraded to BOG7 and then BOK7. . both are 5.1.
2nd question : you need to put sboot file in "AP" section of odin. (be careful with using it)
i assume you have G920V, which have locked bootloader, my suggestion would be... its not worth it. trust me. even if you downgrade, and rooted too, you'll loose root if you restart your device. and you cannot install recovery and so on. there is no permanent root for this device.
Exchange your device for international version or so, either wait for it and enjoy being on nougat. devs are working on it may be. some claim to root nougat too. better don't downgrade and much better if you stop right there when you don't have basic knowledge about this. you'll end up having paper weight instead of device.
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But on 5.1.1 my battery life was so good now it just keeps draining even on power saving just drain and drain I previously also upgraded using Odin from 5.1.1 to 7.0 (biggest mistake) and i'm regretting it although its much better it terms of improvements and performance i just cant live with this battery life also i need root for WifiKill and to hack in-app purchases .. and i don't reboot my device often..
so if im downgrading to both of these BOK7 or BOG7 i need to use the sboot file u provided right ?

Muhammad Aliyan said:
But on 5.1.1 my battery life was so good now it just keeps draining even on power saving just drain and drain I previously also upgraded using Odin from 5.1.1 to 7.0 (biggest mistake) and i'm regretting it although its much better it terms of improvements and performance i just cant live with this battery life also i need root for WifiKill and to hack in-app purchases .. and i don't reboot my device often..
so if im downgrading to both of these BOK7 or BOG7 i need to use the sboot file u provided right ?
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alright. nothing to worry about. just downgrade like i mentioned on OP (for safe side as no one here to confirm)
okay so like i said you just need to put the provided file (all credits to original dev/coder) in AP section and flash after you install BOK7. .
i can only tell you about BOK7 as i've done and using this. not G7.
so after to downgrade to bok7, let it boot properly. factory reset your phone, go to download mode and flash attached file using odin. (uncheck all options but f reset time and auto reboot)
phone will restart, and you'll see some green numbers and something when booting. let it boot. go to dev options enable usb debugging. uncheck "verify apps usgin adb" and... root either from kingroot (comes with 100 of ads even on lock screen) or look at this post by MrMike2182 who gave us superSU :victory:
and most important part here : make a backup of everything. and i take no responsibility of what you do to your mobile. you're doing it with your own will. if you're unsure what you're doing, don't do it. I, developers/members mentioned here and xda are not responsible for ANYTHING in any way.
good luck :good:

Sharjeel.Khan said:
alright. nothing to worry about. just downgrade like i mentioned on OP (for safe side as no one here to confirm)
okay so like i said you just need to put the provided file (all credits to original dev/coder) in AP section and flash after you install BOK7. .
i can only tell you about BOK7 as i've done and using this. not G7.
so after to downgrade to bok7, let it boot properly. factory reset your phone, go to download mode and flash attached file using odin. (uncheck all options but f reset time and auto reboot)
phone will restart, and you'll see some green numbers and something when booting. let it boot. go to dev options enable usb debugging. uncheck "verify apps usgin adb" and... root either from kingroot (comes with 100 of ads even on lock screen) or look at this post by MrMike2182 who gave us superSU :victory:
and most important part here : make a backup of everything. and i take no responsibility of what you do to your mobile. you're doing it with your own will. if you're unsure what you're doing, don't do it. I, developers/members mentioned here and xda are not responsible for ANYTHING in any way.
good luck :good:
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Quick question if i can root my device with this method it possible to install xposed framework via Flashfire?, just a question.
If not possible install xposed not a problem, better root than nothing, and i am not reboot so much, to say nothing.
And like say Muhammad Aliyan, the battery in 7.0 is much more less than 5.1.1
(Sorry for my bad english.)

LuisElListo said:
Quick question if i can root my device with this method it possible to install xposed framework via Flashfire?, just a question.
If not possible install xposed not a problem, better root than nothing, and i am not reboot so much, to say nothing.
And like say Muhammad Aliyan, the battery in 7.0 is much more less than 5.1.1
(Sorry for my bad english.)
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i have tried it earlier and failed but now when i saw youre asking this, i gave it another try and i'm stuck on bootloop. lol.
better don't do it.
i've read it that xposed is not compatible to our devices (64bit) yet ( just read it not confirming it) + in xposed official thread, it has been warned that bootloops occur in samsung stock roms. soi'd say do not try this.

Sharjeel.Khan said:
i have tried it earlier and failed but now when i saw youre asking this, i gave it another try and i'm stuck on bootloop. lol.
better don't do it.
i've read it that xposed is not compatible to our devices (64bit) yet ( just read it not confirming it) + in xposed official thread, it has been warned that bootloops occur in samsung stock roms. soi'd say do not try this.
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So close, well better wait to safe method in stock room, or unlock bootloader. Thanks anyway.

Sharjeel.Khan said:
alright. nothing to worry about. just downgrade like i mentioned on OP (for safe side as no one here to confirm)
okay so like i said you just need to put the provided file (all credits to original dev/coder) in AP section and flash after you install BOK7. .
i can only tell you about BOK7 as i've done and using this. not G7.
so after to downgrade to bok7, let it boot properly. factory reset your phone, go to download mode and flash attached file using odin. (uncheck all options but f reset time and auto reboot)
phone will restart, and you'll see some green numbers and something when booting. let it boot. go to dev options enable usb debugging. uncheck "verify apps usgin adb" and... root either from kingroot (comes with 100 of ads even on lock screen) or look at this post by MrMike2182 who gave us superSU :victory:
and most important part here : make a backup of everything. and i take no responsibility of what you do to your mobile. you're doing it with your own will. if you're unsure what you're doing, don't do it. I, developers/members mentioned here and xda are not responsible for ANYTHING in any way.
good luck :good:
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everything was good I downgraded to BOG 7 first with odin all good then OK7 and again all good successfully booted up everything is fine fingerprint sensor etc right after i flash the sboot file my fingerprint sensor stopped working it says an error occurred can you please help me .. phone is rooted though but cmon fingerprint sensor i can't live without it..
Edit: tried factory reset and restarting, none worked.
edit2: reflashed OK7 again and its fingerprint is working but can't root. flashed sboot to root but fingerprint stopped working.
edit3: again flashed OK7 then sboot again green text in the corner again root succeed but again fingerprint not working guess something wrong with the sboot..

Muhammad Aliyan said:
everything was good I downgraded to BOG 7 first with odin all good then OK7 and again all good successfully booted up everything is fine fingerprint sensor etc right after i flash the sboot file my fingerprint sensor stopped working it says an error occurred can you please help me .. phone is rooted though but cmon fingerprint sensor i can't live without it..
Edit: tried factory reset and restarting, none worked.
edit2: reflashed OK7 again and its fingerprint is working but can't root. flashed sboot to root but fingerprint stopped working.
edit3: again flashed OK7 then sboot again green text in the corner again root succeed but again fingerprint not working guess something wrong with the sboot..
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thats strange because i had FP working while rooted from same sboot file that i attached.
try downloading from another source like in second post where mrmike2182 shared it. and try removing Samsung account (if its there, don't forget to turn off reactivation lock before that.)
see if it helps.

Sharjeel.Khan said:
thats strange because i had FP working while rooted from same sboot file that i attached.
try downloading from another source like in second post where mrmike2182 shared it. and try removing Samsung account (if its there, don't forget to turn off reactivation lock before that.)
see if it helps.
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Same issue with this flash OK7 FP work ok, but install Sboot and FP not working.
edit1: cant root the device i open cmd with adm permission, installroot, daemon is stop, is starting, after close cmd and the phone not reboot.

LuisElListo said:
Same issue with this flash OK7 FP work ok, but install Sboot and FP not working.
edit1: cant root the device i open cmd with adm permission, installroot, daemon is stop, is starting, after close cmd and the phone not reboot.
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hmm. i believe FP didn't came friendly with this sboot. any experienced dev might help us out here
make sure you have proper drivers installed and have working adb. read instructions, search fourm. by the way, for same kind of issues, i had to go with kingroot.

Sharjeel.Khan said:
hmm. i believe FP didn't came friendly with this sboot. any experienced dev might help us out here
make sure you have proper drivers installed and have working adb. read instructions, search fourm. by the way, for same kind of issues, i had to go with kingroot.
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Well better than nothing, uninstall all bloatware for my phone (finally), FP sensor yes it to cool but, meee y si better pin or patron.
Just have to try install Xposed and all done.
Do you try to install official xposed? Or the unofficial for Samsung Stock https://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/unofficial-xposed-samsung-lollipop-t3180960

LuisElListo said:
Well better than nothing, uninstall all bloatware for my phone (finally), FP sensor yes it to cool but, meee y si better pin or patron.
Just have to try install Xposed and all done.
Do you try to install official xposed? Or the unofficial for Samsung Stock https://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/unofficial-xposed-samsung-lollipop-t3180960
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i'd love to try right now but i can't because i'm currently working on something else.
but for your assistance, Here is what you're looking for. its a success.

Sharjeel.Khan said:
i'd love to try right now but i can't because i'm currently working on something else.
but for your assistance, Here is what you're looking for. its a success.
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I try a shoot.
Its working, its ****ing working, I sacrifices FP, and Supersu but I dont mind i have xposed and a root.
imgur(dot)com/a/zLvrD
Edit1: bad news activated module xposed requeried reboot, soo the root is lost and requiered to root again with kingroot the problem is my percent is not advance 01%. Also every time I rooted the phone is slowing arriving a point where it restarted alone and is only 01%.
If i a factoy reset i lost xposed and root or better reflash the Rom OK7?

Desperate help needed on T-Mobile SM-G930T (root, RCS Icon problems)

Hello guys. I am a complete newbie to this in the Samsung world. I wanted to root my phone so I can delete all the extra software I do not need.
In the beginning it was a successful root. I was able to delete all the bloated software. But I noticed this ugly hurricane symbol (The RCS Icon) on the top of my phone, then a few minutes later my phone unrooted by itself. I checked with SuperSU. I also noticed my fingerprint sensor doesn't work anymore. When I reboot my phone, it still says "Custom" in the beginning.
My questions are:
How do I get that ridiculous icon off my phone?
How do I get my finger print sensor ability back?
How can I get Samsung Pay back?
Thank you guys in advance!

hkam619 said:
Hello guys. I am a complete newbie to this in the Samsung world. I wanted to root my phone so I can delete all the extra software I do not need.
In the beginning it was a successful root. I was able to delete all the bloated software. But I noticed this ugly hurricane symbol (The RCS Icon) on the top of my phone, then a few minutes later my phone unrooted by itself. I checked with SuperSU. I also noticed my fingerprint sensor doesn't work anymore. When I reboot my phone, it still says "Custom" in the beginning.
My questions are:
How do I get that ridiculous icon off my phone?
How do I get my finger print sensor ability back?
How can I get Samsung Pay back?
Thank you guys in advance!
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Flash the original samsung rom with odin.
hope it can help

I tried installing the original ROM. The symbol does go seat, but I still didn't have use of the fingerprint sensor and Samsung Pay.

hkam619 said:
I tried installing the original ROM. The symbol does go seat, but I still didn't have use of the fingerprint sensor and Samsung Pay.
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I'm having a similar issue. I attempted to root my s7 SM-G930T. And I'm not sure what happened but root checker says "root not installed properly". I'm new to rooting, I followed a video tutorial step by step by someone from High On Android. I have the RCS logo as well and I get a notification from "security log agent" saying unauthorized such and other and to restart my phone to clear unauthorized changes. I tried that but it's still the same. I'd like to completely root my s7 or unroot if necessary. If you could help I'd much appreciate it and if I come across a fix for your issue I'll be Sure to put it here with any links I can provide.
Thanks,
Skip51607

[email protected] said:
I'm having a similar issue. I attempted to root my s7 SM-G930T. And I'm not sure what happened but root checker says "root not installed properly". I'm new to rooting, I followed a video tutorial step by step by someone from High On Android. I have the RCS logo as well and I get a notification from "security log agent" saying unauthorized such and other and to restart my phone to clear unauthorized changes. I tried that but it's still the same. I'd like to completely root my s7 or unroot if necessary. If you could help I'd much appreciate it and if I come across a fix for your issue I'll be Sure to put it here with any links I can provide.
Thanks,
Skip51607
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I did have similar problem. I did root my phone, but finger print not working and other minor problems, I solved by factory reset, flash the original samsung rom and factory reset again, after that everything was OK. In the begining would not start, just restart itself over and over, I enter in recovery mode (power-home-vol up) and from there restart system. It worked.
hope it can help

pippone121263 said:
I did have similar problem. I did root my phone, but finger print not working and other minor problems, I solved by factory reset, flash the original samsung rom and factory reset again, after that everything was OK. In the begining would not start, just restart itself over and over, I enter in recovery mode (power-home-vol up) and from there restart system. It worked.
hope it can help
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Is there a confirmed way to root the SM-G930T yet? One click would be great but I have a windows computer ready to use if needed. There's so much BS on the web and this half-root I guess you'd call it kinda scared me. I'm not too worried about the warning notifications so long as I can still use my phone.

I got good news and bad news. My phone (930T) is somewhat back to normal. What I did was install the 930U firmware. It doesn't come with all that TMobile bloatware. Fingerprint use is back, Samsung pay is back and that stupid RCS icon is gone. Bad news, it's not rooted. I'm scared to try with the 930U firmware only because I already went thru configuring all my apps. I have a feeling it will work though. Anyone wanna try rooting with the 930U firmware?