So how many of you got into the program. Was recently announced that Samsung will be letting users beta test Nougat on the S7 and S7 Edge. Will go live on Nov 9th!
Where can I download the app? Tried to search it at samsung app store and couldn't find it
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NirAndroid said:
Where can I download the app? Tried to search it at samsung app store and couldn't find it
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www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsung-electronics-co-ltd/galaxy-beta-programme/galaxy-beta-programme-1-0-00-release/galaxy-beta-programme-1-0-00-android-apk-download
An error has occured on this service.
Its giving me the error wat shud i do????
Careful!
They might update the bootloader again preventing the engineering kernel from being used thus no root.
Install Nougat and you might be stuck. At least for a while.
I wonder if you could talk them into root access for advanced debugging... Or it could be a massive social engineering attack on the S7 power users... Regular Joe's won't sign up for this.. Only the ones whom seek root... And I can see this update havins some sort of "kill switch" in it to remotely kill the kernel if it is altered from original code that is paired to the imei or some other hard coded descriptor.. That is all it would take for a permbanhammer..... So I see Samsung "offering up beta Nougat to test" when it wipes out the rooting problem before the **** is released. OR... It is going to have Windows 10 level tracking in it that literally records and sends all you do back to Samsung.. I would be interested to see pcap info from the device on a network. Samsung is just watching all the steps the SU's take to breach root at the kernel level and allows it to happen, while they are at shop fixing the **** in real time....
It's what I would do.... If I were a square...
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Careful!
They might update the bootloader again preventing the engineering kernel from being used thus no root.
Install Nougat and you might be stuck. At least for a while.
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Almost certainly. But would the eng_boot even work? Does nougat not run a different kernel revision?
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Almost certainly. But would the eng_boot even work? Does nougat not run a different kernel revision?
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Very unlikely the kernel would work.
So you'll have to choose either root or Android 7.
Still getting server error
The app is live in galaxy apps. Still get server error though
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Same to as I get server error.
I got the app but getting server error.
Server error here also
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Server error here as well. I imagine they are spreading things out to ease server load.
In the meantime, here are beautiful screenshots of the S7 running Nougat under the beta:
http://www.sammobile.com/2016/11/09...ugat-beta-running-on-a-galaxy-s7-screenshots/
It's working now, I'm registered..... I'll let you know when the update comes...
Just registered to. Wondering though If this is just to assemble a waiting list for later or if they actually plan to start updating devices today or tomorrow.
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just got registered via the app, lets see what happens next...
are you guys on official Tmobile firmware or the unlock firmware. I'm on the unlocked firmware and getting server error. According to this article: unlocked Galaxy S7 or S7 edge variants won't be included in the beta program - See more at: http://www.techtimes.com/articles/1...ow-to-get-the-update.htm#sthash.lhPDWGM2.dpuf
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are you guys on official Tmobile firmware or the unlock firmware. I'm on the unlocked firmware and getting server error. According to this article: unlocked Galaxy S7 or S7 edge variants won't be included in the beta program - See more at: http://www.techtimes.com/articles/1...ow-to-get-the-update.htm#sthash.lhPDWGM2.dpuf
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I switched from the U version for this reason exactly. We were all getting the server error, but I do not think it will be available to install on the U firmware.
I am on official Tmobile software and got registered. I have not seen a download yet though.
It says to: Click the "Software Update" menu, setting > Device Information > Download Updates
But I am not seeing that functionality yet. It looks like the app will get a server side update that will setup a few new items, like: Error reports menu, Suggestion Menu, and a Download Menu.
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Guys,
I'm currently on 5.0.2 for my Sprint S6 Edge. I got a text alert from Sprint saying that I need to update my device or I will have service interruptions. I've been running customer roms and rooted devices for a while and never received a text like this from Sprint. Is this a scare tactic or legit? Also, Unfortunately I am unable to take the OTA update as I have rooted my device. I get the following error when trying to update now "The operating system on your device has been modified in an unauthorized way. Try downloading updates using smart switch."
Is their anyway I can update my device to the latest lollipop version?
Forgive me if this has already been discussed. I tried using the search feature to search for an answer first.
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Guys,
I'm currently on 5.0.2 for my Sprint S6 Edge. I got a text alert from Sprint saying that I need to update my device or I will have service interruptions. I've been running customer roms and rooted devices for a while and never received a text like this from Sprint. Is this a scare tactic or legit? Also, Unfortunately I am unable to take the OTA update as I have rooted my device. I get the following error when trying to update now "The operating system on your device has been modified in an unauthorized way. Try downloading updates using smart switch."
Is their anyway I can update my device to the latest lollipop version?
Forgive me if this has already been discussed. I tried using the search feature to search for an answer first.
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The text is nothing to worry about.
Unless you want to return to stock for the latest update, which is only to fix some bugs and added security. Please be patient, as the custom recovery is being worked on.
For the rest of your concerns, please just the conversation on this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-galaxy-s6-edge/general/update-arrived-t3146750/page10
I received this text too and was worried. Nice to see I'm not the only one haha
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I was accepted on the official Beta and installed Nougat on my G7
Due to some issues I did a hard reset and in the process seem to have been 'deregistered' from the Beta. Opening the Beta app shows a 'Register' link in the 'more' menu and pressing that says the Beta is fully subscribed; on the bottom of that screen there is a 'Register' link as opposed to 'Derisgister' that was originally there.
So it seems I am stuck on the version of A7 that is on the device- Software Update says I have the latest version.
Is there a way to re-enable the Beta registration as I was on it initially?
You need to flash latest BTU and if you registered before it should be okay because it's linked on your sammy account.
So after flashing and login you should receive a update.
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Thanks Johnny, but the problem seems to be that I have become 'unregistered' so if I return to the Android 6 BTU I won't get the A7 update.
Think I'll just have to wait it out!
IF you flash manually via Odin without being able to register, do you get updates of the betas via OTA even if you aren't registered in the beta?
donalgodon said:
IF you flash manually via Odin without being able to register, do you get updates of the betas via OTA even if you aren't registered in the beta?
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Nope, OTA only if you are registered
*READ FIRST*
This thread is now completely dedicated to the aspect of Carrier Switching on the Snapdragon model of the Galaxy S8/S8+, the current root progress can be seen here:
Current ROOT Progress for G950U/G955U Snapdragon
Please Note that if your device is network locked this WILL NOT unlock it for use on other carriers, however it will allow the switching of carriers and carrier specific features on network unlocked devices just by changing sim cards, the device will reboot and your done. As for those with a network locked device this thread still applies to you, if you are interested in a bloat free experience(that is faster and smoother than stock touchwiz), on your Galaxy S8/S8+
Let's Begin!
Download the firmware for the unlocked S8/S8+ here:
G950U1UE1AQDC_XAA
Download the Prince Cosmy version of Odin here:
Odin_3.12.3_Modified
Enable developer options on your device:
Settings----->About Phone----->Click Build Number 7 times
Enable USB Debugging:
Settings----->Developer Options-----USB Debugging
Put your device into download mode: Volume Down + Bixby + Power
(accept the warning and connect your device to your computer)
Take the G950U1.zip you downloaded in step 1 and extract it, then place the BL,AP,CP,and CSC files into their corresponding places within Odin and press start
Once finished the device will boot back up and you will be free to disconnect it from your computer
You now have the unlocked, bloat free, firmware on your S8/S8+
CONTRIBUTORS
@Maltego for hosting files
@mweinbach for originally getting the unlocked firmware and for posting a tutorial on flashing it
@Acoustichayes for creating a dedicated root thread
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I have the s8+ version installing now. Will report back. Op make sure they uncheck Auto reboot and f. Reset time in odin first.
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I've been getting protocol version errors trying to flash via odin 3.10 (the only one that I can download)
EDIT: installing now, needed the latest odin
Akumai said:
I've been getting protocol version errors trying to flash via odin 3.10 (the only one that I can download)
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https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862722617
Here is Odin 3.12.3
Persianhawkes said:
I have the s8+ version installing now. Will report back. Op make sure they uncheck Auto reboot and f. Reset time in odin first.
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This is for an s8....Not plus. Be careful.
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This is for an s8....Not plus. Be careful.
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I know. I have the s8+ file. Flashed and booted up now I have to do some tinkering.
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I can't wait to give this a run this weekend
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I know. I have the s8+ file. Flashed and booted up now I have to do some tinkering.
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Oh, ok. Didn't realize that. So does this overwrite the carrier info? Or is that untouched?
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Oh, ok. Didn't realize that. So does this overwrite the carrier info? Or is that untouched?
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As of right now there is no way to overwrite carrier info, we are working on it though. That reserved comment is going to be where i put all that is known, been tried, etc with carrier switching just a little busy right now
My build number is SM-G950A and my firmware is G950USQU1AQD9. I am quite familiar with the concept and process of rooting but I have never had an opportunity to actually get into it. I was wondering if my device is compatible with this firmware. If so I am fine with testing so long as there is a reliable way to restore my phone if something were to happen.
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My build number is SM-G950A and my firmware is G950USQU1AQD9. I am quite familiar with the concept and process of rooting but I have never had an opportunity to actually get into it. I was wondering if my device is compatible with this firmware. If so I am fine with testing so long as there is a reliable way to restore my phone if something were to happen.
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I went ahead and did the favors of doing some testing, in terms of restoral anyhow. From my experience, you do not have access to the usual desktop, and you have very few apps by default(none actually, just settings). I was able to revert to the original stock firmware via odin without a hitch. I did not try installing TWRP on this firmware however, but I can confirm the existence of OEM Unlock, which, by itself, claims to unlock the bootloader.
Triforce1001 said:
My build number is SM-G950A and my firmware is G950USQU1AQD9. I am quite familiar with the concept and process of rooting but I have never had an opportunity to actually get into it. I was wondering if my device is compatible with this firmware. If so I am fine with testing so long as there is a reliable way to restore my phone if something were to happen.
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This is compatible with your device all US versions of the S8 and S8+ have the same model number. I have your stock firmware i just need to upload it to androidfilehost
If anyone feels like it joining I have created an IRC room we can all chat in and brainstorm things. It's #sgs8 on irc.freenode.net. Hasn't had many users since I created it but I lurk in there when I'm at home. I'd love some company. Let's get this thing rooted so we can shut all the haters up!
Glad to see more devs working on this
Akumai said:
I went ahead and did the favors of doing some testing, in terms of restoral anyhow. From my experience, you do not have access to the usual desktop, and you have very few apps by default(none actually, just settings). I was able to revert to the original stock firmware via odin without a hitch. I did not try installing TWRP on this firmware however, but I can confirm the existence of OEM Unlock, which, by itself, claims to unlock the bootloader.
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I attempted to install TWRP on it but secure check fail boot i believe i will try again, but we only have the exynos twrp for the S8 to work with....
Unless someone can make a compatible version for Snapdragon?
Akumai said:
I went ahead and did the favors of doing some testing, in terms of restoral anyhow. From my experience, you do not have access to the usual desktop, and you have very few apps by default(none actually, just settings). I was able to revert to the original stock firmware via odin without a hitch. I did not try installing TWRP on this firmware however, but I can confirm the existence of OEM Unlock, which, by itself, claims to unlock the bootloader.
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On no device that ive seen does OEM unlock in fact unlock the bootloader.
sent from my S8 plus, Note 7 or S7 Edge
STF_TimelessGoD said:
I attempted to install TWRP on it but secure check fail boot i believe i will try again, but we only have the exynos twrp for the S8 to work with....
Unless someone can make a compatible version for Snapdragon?
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Contact @ashyx he's very good with Samsung and TWRP
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On no device that ive seen does OEM unlock in fact unlock the bootloader.
sent from my S8 plus, Note 7 or S7 Edge
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it merely mentioned that it allows "the unlocking of the bootloader"
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it merely mentioned that it allows "the unlocking of the bootloader"
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Thats not what that means is what im trying to say lol. That option on sammy phones has never really done much other than allow flashing in odin
What is of note is that i dont have that on my S8 which is new that option is always there.
Hi, I'm trying to dive into the J7 community and have the new Galaxy Halo on Cricket in the US. It's manufacturer name is the J7 Pop, but Cricket branded it as Halo. The internal model is SM-J727AZ. I'm looking for users who have this phone and if there has been any support yet, even if just some threads talking about it. I can't find a single thing.
Hope this helps people find this forum, too! Thanks.
EDIT: www.mobosdata.com/samsung-galaxy-halo
More info on this phone.
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Hi, I'm trying to dive into the J7 community and have the new Galaxy Halo on Cricket in the US. It's manufacturer name is the J7 Pop, but Cricket branded it as Halo. The internal model is SM-J727AZ. I'm looking for users who have this phone and if there has been any support yet, even if just some threads talking about it. I can't find a single thing.
Hope this helps people find this forum, too! Thanks.
EDIT: www.mobosdata.com/samsung-galaxy-halo
More info on this phone.
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I guess there aren't many Cricket users? IMO best deal. I hope to see this phone get root soon also.
The only thing I've found so far is a firmware download. I don't know if website is any good.
http://gsm-firmware.com/index.php?a=browse&b=file-info&id=23260
Tesla74 said:
I guess there aren't many Cricket users? IMO best deal. I hope to see this phone get root soon also.
The only thing I've found so far is a firmware download. I don't know if website is any good.
http://gsm-firmware.com/index.php?a=browse&b=file-info&id=23260
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Good to see a response! And I agree, best service deal and this phone is fantastic. I've run the one-clicks and submitted requests for it, too, although I'm not sure how well that's gonna go over with Nougat.
EnragedPopsicle said:
Good to see a response! And I agree, best service deal and this phone is fantastic. I've run the one-clicks and submitted requests for it, too, although I'm not sure how well that's gonna go over with Nougat.
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I don't have the phone yet. Did you try this one?
https://www.oneclickroot.com/samsung/samsung-galaxy-j7/
Edit: Careful.. the "Start Download" is an ad. Not clear if this is free or a paid service.
Yes, it doesn't work. It's not for the same phone either.
EnragedPopsicle said:
Hi, I'm trying to dive into the J7 community and have the new Galaxy Halo on Cricket in the US. It's manufacturer name is the J7 Pop, but Cricket branded it as Halo. The internal model is SM-J727AZ. I'm looking for users who have this phone and if there has been any support yet, even if just some threads talking about it. I can't find a single thing.
Hope this helps people find this forum, too! Thanks.
EDIT: www.mobosdata.com/samsung-galaxy-halo
More info on this phone.
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it is also the j7 perx thru sprint...and there is a root available for the perx, it should work on your phone. Of course verify that yourself, here is the link https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-j7/help/root-sm-j727p-galaxy-j7-perx-galaxy-j7-t3598117. People are also working on a twrp recovery (I myself am trying, but it will probably be obsolete by the time I get it to work) definitely check your chipset...some list as msm and others as exynos chips
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it is also the j7 perx thru sprint...and there is a root available for the perx, it should work on your phone. Of course verify that yourself, here is the link https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-j7/help/root-sm-j727p-galaxy-j7-perx-galaxy-j7-t3598117. People are also working on a twrp recovery (I myself am trying, but it will probably be obsolete by the time I get it to work) definitely check your chipset...some list as msm and others as exynos chips
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Awesome! I'll give that a try and report back. If it works I'll make a guide for it.
"Unfortunately as far as I know that device has a locked bootloader and there are no known methods as yet to root bootloader locked devices running NN. " is the response on that thread
Guess no root for us. No way we're getting this bootloader unlocked anytime soon.
I have just purchased a SM-J727T, which is labeled as a J7 Prime, but i believe it is also a J7 Pop. Looking for Recovery and Root as well...
From what I'm seeing, if the bootloader is locked and you can't access "OEM Unlock" in developer settings, it's not happening. Hell, they still haven't unlocked the S7 or S8...
EnragedPopsicle said:
From what I'm seeing, if the bootloader is locked and you can't access "OEM Unlock" in developer settings, it's not happening. Hell, they still haven't unlocked the S7 or S8...
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The instructions are in the post, enable dev options and unlock is there. You also have to wipe data to fix encryption
I read the entire post, our bootloader is locked. There is no "OEM Unlock" even after turning on USB debugging in the dev menu. It just isn't going to show. Cricket locks bootloaders the same way AT&T does.
After doing a lot of research, it looks like it isn't going to be easy to root phones that don't have unlockable bootloaders with Nougat and beyond. For Cricket users we have three options. Buy an older phone such as the Alcatel Idol 3. Not too bad of a phone. Buy a phone like the Moto G5 Plus that has a bootloader that can be unlocked and buy a Cricket sim for it. Don't buy Amazon Prime version. And lastly live without root.
Are sure yours is a 727t, (with the 13mp camera)? TMobile vehemently denies that the 727t Pop exists! I get the impression that they are trying to get rid of the old 8mp Primes which they have in stock before they release the Pop or Max
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Are sure yours is a 727t, (with the 13mp camera)? TMobile vehemently denies that the 727t Pop exists! I get the impression that they are trying to get rid of the old 8mp Primes which they have in stock before they release the Pop or Max
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Mine is the j727t but what I can't get is the oem unlock option in the developer setting. Read couple places done factory reset and reflash with Odin but can't get the oem option to appear, any one with a suggestion?
Has there been any progress for the J727A?
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Virgin mobile Galaxy j727P
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Can you flash firmware files on your phone an if so has anyone tried to switch bl file in Odin ?
I guess it's pretty much useless chat without the CPU-Z info. From what I see about these J727 series, it's mandatory to know what CPU does the device have - they're all different. If it's Qualcomm-based thingie, maybe this will work... If it is Exynos - then perhaps someone will do something about it, since Exynos 7870 is nothing new...
There's big and one "but": it's the useless chat if the bootloader in Galaxy Halo is really under lockdown (means Samsung has put the signature check enforcement in the Download Mode). If it's unlocked like the J7 Perx or Galaxy Wide 2, we're lucky...
Stock Firmware/ .md5 file to flash via Odin for SM-J727AZ?
I can't find the Stock Firmware/ md5.tar file to flash via Odin for SM-J727AZ that doesn't look like a bogus website or you need a VIP membership.....phone wont boot, only goes to download mode...I tried looking on the usual places like SamFirm program, the sammobile.com, etc...Can anyone assist?
Model: SAMSUNG-SM-J727AZ
Android version: 7.0
Product code: SM2J727AZKZAIO
Phone version: J727AZTUU1AQE1
PDA version: J727AZTUU1AQE1
CSC version: J727AZAIO1AQE1
CSC country code: USA
CSC sales code: AIO
HW version: REV0.7
Hello Guys i have been searching all over the internet for a few month, where do i find the boot unlock for this particular phone? I need this in order to root and install lineage OS custom rom
I really appreciate if someone has the information.
CAN ANYONE HELP PLEASE? I need to unlock bootloader for Verizon SM-G930V
ibex333 said:
CAN ANYONE HELP PLEASE? I need to unlock bootloader for Verizon SM-G930V
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I just picked up this model myself and find myself in the same boat. My developer options do list an "OEM unlock" option. Does yours?
ibex333 said:
CAN ANYONE HELP PLEASE? I need to unlock bootloader for Verizon SM-G930V
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Emmalfal said:
I just picked up this model myself and find myself in the same boat. My developer options do list an "OEM unlock" option. Does yours?
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It doesn't matter, Verizon devices have locked bootloaders that can't be unlocked, don't waste your time trying, it isn't going to happen. Verizon devices have been this way for years now, I don't forsee that changing at any time in the future.
Droidriven said:
It doesn't matter, Verizon devices have locked bootloaders that can't be unlocked, don't waste your time trying, it isn't going to happen. Verizon devices have been this way for years now, I don't forsee that changing at any time in the future.
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My device has the "oem unlock" button. Does that not matter? I was surprised as hell to find that.
Emmalfal said:
My device has the "oem unlock" button. Does that not matter? I was surprised as hell to find that.
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You can try it but I'm pretty certain that Verizon has it locked down. There is a root method for Verizon S7 and S7 edge but no TWRP or custom ROMs that I know of.
Verizon S7 / S7 Edge [Root Guide] SM-G930V SM-G935V [NO KNOX TRIP]
Hi, I am compiling this guide for rooting the verizon variant. I also hope to fill in some gaps in the other guides. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY PROBLEMS YOU MAY CAUSE OR ENCOUNTER I did not develop this, I'm only telling you how to do it...
forum.xda-developers.com
Droidriven said:
You can try it but I'm pretty certain that Verizon has it locked down. There is a root method for Verizon S7 and S7 edge but no TWRP or custom ROMs that I know of.
Verizon S7 / S7 Edge [Root Guide] SM-G930V SM-G935V [NO KNOX TRIP]
Hi, I am compiling this guide for rooting the verizon variant. I also hope to fill in some gaps in the other guides. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY PROBLEMS YOU MAY CAUSE OR ENCOUNTER I did not develop this, I'm only telling you how to do it...
forum.xda-developers.com
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Figured I'd give it the old college try. Got Odin to recognize the phone and went through the root process. All looked well until the very end. "Complete (write) operation failed."
Emmalfal said:
Figured I'd give it the old college try. Got Odin to recognize the phone and went through the root process. All looked well until the very end. "Complete (write) operation failed."
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And now, using the latest version of Odin (I somehow downloaded an older one the first time around) it got to recovery.img and just stuck there. An exercise in frustration as you had warned. I need a Verizon phone that can 100 percent be rooted. I'm using a rooted original Pixel now but that sucker is getting worn out.
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Figured I'd give it the old college try. Got Odin to recognize the phone and went through the root process. All looked well until the very end. "Complete (write) operation failed."
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It might depend on what version/build number of stock firmware is installed on the device. That guide might be for an older version of a specific version. If what you have is newer than what the guide was written for, that might be why it failed.
Does it say anything in the guide thread about it requiring a specific stock firmware or specific bootloader version?
Emmalfal said:
And now, using the latest version of Odin (I somehow downloaded an older one the first time around) it got to recovery.img and just stuck there. An exercise in frustration as you had warned. I need a Verizon phone that can 100 percent be rooted. I'm using a rooted original Pixel now but that sucker is getting worn out.
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How about an unlocked device that can be used on Verizon's network?
Droidriven said:
It might depend on what version/build number of stock firmware is installed on the device. That guide might be for an older version of a specific version. If what you have is newer than what the guide was written for, that might be why it failed.
Does it say anything in the guide thread about it requiring a specific stock firmware or specific bootloader version?
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I've gone through a couple different tutorials and they all seem to link to the same files that I need to download. It's been frustrating because looking for proper files for a phone this old leads to a lot of dead links. I'm probably going to give it up soon, but you know how it is. There's always "one more thing" to try. I tell you, I'm going to research like hell before I buy another phone. I need to know for sure that it can be rooted. In this case, I inherited my wife's old phone and a quick search revealed that it ought to be a piece of cake to root. There's always some little detail that trips me up. I appreciate your help with this.
Emmalfal said:
And now, using the latest version of Odin (I somehow downloaded an older one the first time around) it got to recovery.img and just stuck there. An exercise in frustration as you had warned. I need a Verizon phone that can 100 percent be rooted. I'm using a rooted original Pixel now but that sucker is getting worn out.
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Try a version of Odin from around the same time the S7/S7 edge was released onto the market. Some versions work better with certain devices, as android evolved and as Odin gets updated to newer versions for newer devices, there are slight differences along the way that can effect how it works on older devices.
If the stock firmware that you are trying to flash is older than what was already installed on the device, it will probably fail due to not allowing the device to be degraded to an older version, it's a "security" measure put there to prevent you from installing a less "secure" operating system.
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How about an unlocked device that can be used on Verizon's network?
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Yeah, that would work. It's been so long since I messed around with this stuff -- I've had the pixel for six or seven years I think -- that I've forgotten everything I once knew.
Droidriven said:
Try a version of Odin from around the same time the S7/S7 edge was released onto the market. Some versions work better with certain devices, as android evolved and as Odin gets updated to newer versions for newer devices, there are slight differences along the way that can effect how it works on older devices.
If the stock firmware that you are trying to flash is older than what was already installed on the device, it will probably fail due to not allowing the device to be degraded to an older version, it's a "security" measure put there to prevent you from installing a less "secure" operating system.
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I'll look that up and try it out. Nothing to lose at this point. All I'm trying to flash at this point is the CF Auto Root Tar.md5, as per the instructions.
Emmalfal said:
I've gone through a couple different tutorials and they all seem to link to the same files that I need to download. It's been frustrating because looking for proper files for a phone this old leads to a lot of dead links. I'm probably going to give it up soon, but you know how it is. There's always "one more thing" to try. I tell you, I'm going to research like hell before I buy another phone. I need to know for sure that it can be rooted. In this case, I inherited my wife's old phone and a quick search revealed that it ought to be a piece of cake to root. There's always some little detail that trips me up. I appreciate your help with this.
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No, I mean does it say anything about it requiring a specific version of stock firmware or specific version of bootloader to be already installed on the device "before" you do the rooting process described in the guide?
Sometimes these kinds of things require your device to have a certain stock software version as a starting point before the device is modified. Most of the time, if the device is ever updated to a newer version, the specific exploit that was being used to root gets patched in the update, killing the effectiveness of the exploit used to root. From that point on, chances of rooting are nil.
Emmalfal said:
Yeah, that would work. It's been so long since I messed around with this stuff -- I've had the pixel for six or seven years I think -- that I've forgotten everything I once knew.
I'll look that up and try it out. Nothing to lose at this point. All I'm trying to flash at this point is the CF Auto Root Tar.md5, as per the instructions.
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The vulnerability that CF autoroot takes advantage of may have been patched in newer versions of firmware.
I haven't been able to root any of my devices for last 4-5 years.
Droidriven said:
No, I mean does it say anything about it requiring a specific version of stock firmware or specific version of bootloader to be already installed on the device "before" you do the rooting process described in the guide?
Sometimes these kinds of things require your device to have a certain stock software version as a starting point before the device is modified. Most of the time, if the device is ever updated to a newer version, the specific exploit that was being used to root gets patched in the update, killing the effectiveness of the exploit used to root. From that point on, chances of rooting are nil.
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Yeah, I've been careful to download files in keeping with my specific phone, not just the G930V but the longer version of that model number, which seems super specific. Nothing works. I've tried three or four different versions of Odin at this point, but they all either fail or get stuck somewhere in the process. Probably time to start searching for a new phone. I looked around for other ways to root this s7 but i'm not finding much. I rooted the PIxel with Magisk.
Emmalfal said:
Yeah, I've been careful to download files in keeping with my specific phone, not just the G930V but the longer version of that model number, which seems super specific. Nothing works. I've tried three or four different versions of Odin at this point, but they all either fail or get stuck somewhere in the process. Probably time to start searching for a new phone. I looked around for other ways to root this s7 but i'm not finding much. I rooted the PIxel with Magisk.
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I'm not talking about model number version, I mean the specific build number of the firmware that is installed on the device. Some guides/methods only work on specific build numbers of stock firmware or only work if a specific version of bootloader is installed on the device.
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I'm not talking about model number version, I mean the specific build number of the firmware that is installed on the device.
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Ah. I'll check that.
Emmalfal said:
And now, using the latest version of Odin (I somehow downloaded an older one the first time around) it got to recovery.img and just stuck there. An exercise in frustration as you had warned. I need a Verizon phone that can 100 percent be rooted. I'm using a rooted original Pixel now but that sucker is getting worn out.
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The S7 *can* be rooted, with lots of limitations afterwards. It just can't be BL unlocked
It could be failing due to the usb port or cable. I have an S8 that i can no longer flash only because I don't have a usb port in my pc old enough to flash it. I assume the S7 is the same way