Hey, my s7 edge is not rooted yet should I root now?
Only root if you know what you want to do with it afterwards. Don't root for the sake of it if you know what I mean
AzzyC said:
Only root if you know what you want to do with it afterwards. Don't root for the sake of it if you know what I mean
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I am going to try out some roms is it worth it or there is not any good roms yet?
I used to be a keen rooter and user of custom roms but I realised slowly you can achieve most of the desired benefits of rooting by not rooting. It depends on the person, but for me it was blocking ads and removing bloatware. Now you can get Package Disabler Pro which disables anything you want, and 3rd party apps like Adguard which block all ads also. And the added benefit of having a working Android Pay (Though it does work on rooted stock)
I want a pure stock android like lineage os should I root for this matter ?
3omar7 said:
I am going to try out some roms is it worth it or there is not any good roms yet?
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Yup theres a lot of good stable ROMs though they may still be unofficial. Some ROMs even go up to having Nougat.
The best ROM out there is the SuperMan ROM though, a lot of features and liked by many.
AzzyC said:
Yup theres a lot of good stable ROMs though they may still be unofficial. Some ROMs even go up to having Nougat.
The best ROM out there is the SuperMan ROM though, a lot of features and liked by many.
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That's really great, I am about to root
kash20 said:
I used to be a keen rooter and user of custom roms but I realised slowly you can achieve most of the desired benefits of rooting by not rooting. It depends on the person, but for me it was blocking ads and removing bloatware. Now you can get Package Disabler Pro which disables anything you want, and 3rd party apps like Adguard which block all ads also. And the added benefit of having a working Android Pay (Though it does work on rooted stock)
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Couldn't have said it better :good:
Lucky for me I stopped rooting as I was able to return my phone for repair under samsung warranty!
throbberx8 said:
Couldn't have said it better :good:
Lucky for me I stopped rooting as I was able to return my phone for repair under samsung warranty!
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did you spend any money?
I initially rooted the phone to try out different ROMS, xposed etc... but I'm now regretting it. I cannot use Samsung Pay, something that is generally used by most S7 users here in Korea and globally.
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did you spend any money?
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I should have said I stopped rooting on my previous s5.
So when I ran into major problems with this phone(s7 unrooted ), I had no problems getting it repaired by Samsung.
So no it didn't cost me anything.
If I did root I probably would have been screwed!!
So be aware, and think carefully if you need root.
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Let me preface, I'm using a 920T
I've been able to determine when I flash a 920T based rom, android su root disabled, I can configure and use android pay.
When I flash a 920F/925F rom I get an error that it can't verify device or software running is compatible. I've tried using xposed modules (device cloak and disable device checker) and still no go.
Is there some way to get the base to act/be/fake different than what is actually installed?
Similar to fix the Netflix bug you change the model in build.prop to 920K.
Could a rom that has a 920F base, be transposed or features migrated to a 920T rom, for example?
Either 1- I run a rom that doesn't have the features, battery, speed I want and have android pay. 2- run a rom I want and no android pay. 3- have a nandroid of a 920t stock rom and flash back and forth when needed (a pita for sure).
As far as I know there is no way you can use android pay and have a rooted device.
XxM4tzexX said:
As far as I know there is no way you can use android pay and have a rooted device.
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Yes you can.. The issue is because most roms are European base, android pay is only available in the US. So roms specifically for att, tmobile, Verizon, sprint all should work; as my test of two roms proved
tlxxxsracer said:
Yes you can.. The issue is because most roms are European base, android pay is only available in the US. So roms specifically for att, tmobile, Verizon, sprint all should work; as my test of two roms proved
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I thought pay would detect the su binaries. That's what a Google developer said.
http://www.xda-developers.com/googl...-with-root-and-android-pay-in-the-xda-forums/
Couldn't test it though.
XxM4tzexX said:
I thought pay would detect the su binaries. That's what a Google developer said.
http://www.xda-developers.com/googl...-with-root-and-android-pay-in-the-xda-forums/
Couldn't test it though.
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I tested by rooting a sprint s6 then adding a credit card with no issues what so ever. The problem definitely lies in EU based ROMS
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As far as I know there is no way you can use android pay and have a rooted device.
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drock212 said:
I tested by rooting a sprint s6 then adding a credit card with no issues what so ever. The problem definitely lies in EU based ROMS
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Exactly. So some way need to fake our rom to be based on USA rom.
I hope some devs can look into this..
Maybe it's because of the fact that Android Pay is only available in the US.
I tested it by installing the apk on a stock unrooted G920F but it wouldn't let me add a credit card because Play Services force close.
And I live in Germany.
i've been out traveling and been out of the loop for a few weeks. around June i was following a few threads where apparently root has been achieved on US versions (specifically interested in Tmobile 930T version).
can i install custom roms on these devices or not? or does that require bootloader unlock?
konoplya said:
i've been out traveling and been out of the loop for a few weeks. around June i was following a few threads where apparently root has been achieved on US versions (specifically interested in Tmobile 930T version).
can i install custom roms on these devices or not? or does that require bootloader unlock?
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There are no roms available for the US s7 as of now. Since the root was achieved quite recently and it is not quite stable now, it will take some time for developers to make a rom for it. If I were you, then for now I would just install de-bloat script, xposed, adblock etc..
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There are no roms available for the US s7 as of now. Since the root was achieved quite recently and it is not quite stable now, it will take some time for developers to make a rom for it. If I were you, then for now I would just install de-bloat script, xposed, adblock etc..
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thanks friend. I have had the debloater for a few months now. I also disabled auto updates from tmo and Samsung using the debloater just in case the updates would mess up the future root. reading the forums yesterday though I saw people rooting with the latest updates though. now I'm wondering if I should update my software or not.
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thanks friend. I have had the debloater for a few months now. I also disabled auto updates from tmo and Samsung using the debloater just in case the updates would mess up the future root. reading the forums yesterday though I saw people rooting with the latest updates though. now I'm wondering if I should update my software or not.
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Well, it depends on you. If you feel that you need the update then go ahead. But in the future I wouldn't suggest updating, because sooner or later Samsung will patch the root.
Okay so just updated to nougat for AT&T have tried all the methods posted with no luck gets stuck on the s7 edge boot logo pretty much a soft brick causing me to have to reload the u software then upgrade to nougat again can anyone give me insight on how to root? I hate all this bloat, or would it be simpler to just use aroma installer?
songokuofuniverse7 said:
Okay so just updated to nougat for AT&T have tried all the methods posted with no luck gets stuck on the s7 edge boot logo pretty much a soft brick causing me to have to reload the u software then upgrade to nougat again can anyone give me insight on how to root? I hate all this bloat, or would it be simpler to just use aroma installer?
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AT&T always locks their bootloader why don't u just get an unlocked variant the g935u? It's the same phone except unlocked for all GSM and CDMA networks in the US
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AT&T always locks their bootloader why don't u just get an unlocked variant the g935u? It's the same phone except unlocked for all GSM and CDMA networks in the US
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This is actually my first Android didn't know about all that lol till I started researching more on modifying the phone. So in other words there is no known working root ? No complaints I can wait for the systemless root just not a huge fan of the eng bootloader.
even if u get the 935u. The bootloader is locked, all USA s7 and s7 edges are bootloader locked.
ecg803 said:
even if u get the 935u. The bootloader is locked, all USA s7 and s7 edges are bootloader locked.
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Didn't know that I'll keep that in mind I'm glad I got the exynos version
God I wish I had the exynos version I actually had my eye on that superman Rom the found out about the locked boot loader as of right now and the sound of it we'll never have the privilege of it either. I mean we got the echoe Rom but it was laggy and abandoned which I dont blame them if it's that big of a pain. I like root to remove things I don't use to replace them with things I do plus love tweaking it to my liking have yet to use xposed which I know there are a few unofficial versions that I've read will work flashing through flashfire but gotta get root.
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God I wish I had the exynos version I actually had my eye on that superman Rom the found out about the locked boot loader as of right now and the sound of it we'll never have the privilege of it either. I mean we got the echoe Rom but it was laggy and abandoned which I dont blame them if it's that big of a pain. I like root to remove things I don't use to replace them with things I do plus love tweaking it to my liking have yet to use xposed which I know there are a few unofficial versions that I've read will work flashing through flashfire but gotta get root.
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Average price for exynos s7 edge is about 500 keep in mind not every country has the OTA nougat update yet
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Average price for exynos s7 edge is about 500 keep in mind not every country has the OTA nougat update yet
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Man if thats the case one plus 3t would be the way to go
songokuofuniverse7 said:
Man if thats the case one plus 3t would be the way to go
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Whatever floats your boat I got mines for around 300
Hi guys
I need some advice. I would love to root my phone and customize it the way I want but I still have more than a year of warranty.
I also have read about the limited support for Honor 8. Is it worth it? Should I do it or not?
Thanks
It's your decision. If you want to root then root it, no matter what. If you doubt about it and you don't need it then leave it stock.
IMHO I don't think H8 doesn't need root. It's amazing in stock.
Haroun16 said:
Hi guys
I need some advice. I would love to root my phone and customize it the way I want but I still have more than a year of warranty.
I also have read about the limited support for Honor 8. Is it worth it? Should I do it or not?
Thanks
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We all have different opinions on this. But for me, the need to root is heaviest among the reasons not too.
If you want to MOD your honor 8 then, it's worth it
I would like to use apps that need root and modify my phone. I'm not interested in a different rom at the moment. So, do you guys recommend rooting my phone or not? I know that it is my choice but I want some advice.
I still have warranty if that matters a lot. Are there some pros and cons for rooting my honor 8? I mean especially for the honor 8. I hope you understand what I mean.
Thanks
Haroun16 said:
I would like to use apps that need root and modify my phone. I'm not interested in a different rom at the moment. So, do you guys recommend rooting my phone or not? I know that it is my choice but I want some advice.
I still have warranty if that matters a lot. Are there some pros and cons for rooting my honor 8? I mean especially for the honor 8. I hope you understand what I mean.
Thanks
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can remove bloatware , also u can use mods like viper, dolby.. they are really good
And do you guys recommend installing a custom recovery or is that useless if I just want to use rooted apps
Haroun16 said:
And do you guys recommend installing a custom recovery or is that useless if I just want to use rooted apps
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custom recovery must to flash su zip
Haroun16 said:
And do you guys recommend installing a custom recovery or is that useless if I just want to use rooted apps
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Custom recovery is a requirement.
Ow okay, that's clear. Thank you very much!
Is Magisk 13 working fine on rooted phone?
wangdak said:
Is Magisk 13 working fine on rooted phone?
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If you mean being rooted with SuperSU, you gotta flash your stock boot.img first before flashing Magisk.
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If you mean being rooted with SuperSU, you gotta flash your stock boot.img first before flashing Magisk.
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No, I mean for first root without SuperSU...
wangdak said:
No, I mean for first root without SuperSU...
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Then yes it will work.
Haroun16 said:
Hi guys
I need some advice. I would love to root my phone and customize it the way I want but I still have more than a year of warranty.
I also have read about the limited support for Honor 8. Is it worth it? Should I do it or not?
Thanks
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I had this phone the past 9 months.I do belive that root is not the best idea for this phone.There is not anything that lugs the phone the UI is perfect and the phone responds very good at every single task.So I think it is not necessary.If you want customization and personalisation you could try it but the past year I could not found a lot of roms or apps that could make me root the phone.
It is up to you...
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It's not only the best phone I've ever used, I think it's clearly far & away the best in class for a phone today and I genuinely want it to raise bars for what's possible with the hardware. As a package, it's remarkable. Best in class overall & in many areas.
I just love it. Nothing is a disappointment. Getting on the xiaomi.eu ROM negated the ill effects of importing a deGoogled phone. It's reliable, charges in ludicrously quick time, is a fantastic camera, seems unofficially pretty splashproof. Feels good, looks good, sounds good, works with everything
Yes, it gets five snowflakes
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Interesting, I just got mine and was thinking about jumping on that eu rom as well, do you know if its an official rom or if its unsupported? and how will we get updates if we use it?
Lvth said:
Interesting, I just got mine and was thinking about jumping on that eu rom as well, do you know if its an official rom or if its unsupported? and how will we get updates if we use it?
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based on official, but not official. They do updates over the air normally but not til TWRP is ready. They're a solid group, used them before when I had a Mi 9. From a readme:
> Xiaomi Europe was founded [...] to provide [...] an exlcusive community for English MIUI Android and Xiaomi products. Since 2010 our web site has officially worked with Xiaomi on a variety of projects for APP translations and bug fixing and is a major part of today's Xiaomi Global ROM experience thanks to the great team at xiaomi.eu and its community.
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trust them.
Get yourself on to the EU ROM. I know it's going to take a week to get unlocked but it's well worth while. The EU ROM makes this a superb phone and I've come from a Huawei P40 Pro plus that photographically may be better but there is not much in it. I just love this phone now. Got a couple of cases coming and a better screen cover protector.
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Get yourself on to the EU ROM. I know it's going to take a week to get unlocked but it's well worth while. The EU ROM makes this a superb phone and I've come from a Huawei P40 Pro plus that photographically may be better but there is not much in it. I just love this phone now. Got a couple of cases coming and a better screen cover protector.
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Ok is there a way back to getting the phone "locked" again on stock rom if i want to return ?
Why do you want it locked again? The EU ROM shows no security issues, it passed every test.
On the Chinese ROM, I couldn't use my Sky Q as it said it wasn't secure and that was before flashing. Now I can use it. Is there a reason you need it locked?
You can flash the Chinese stock ROM if you do want. I have done to test but come back to the EU version. If you need a link to the stock let me know, I did put instructions on the Xiaomi forum but can copy it here.
Sathelp said:
Why do you want it locked again? The EU ROM shows no security issues, it passed every test.
On the Chinese ROM, I couldn't use my Sky Q as it said it wasn't secure and that was before flashing. Now I can use it. Is there a reason you need it locked?
You can flash the Chinese stock ROM if you do want. I have done to test but come back to the EU version. If you need a link to the stock let me know, I did put instructions on the Xiaomi forum but can copy it here.
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I mean if i want to return it to default to be able to sell it. Also 2 questions, does the windows way work or not because i read there's issues in the bat file and only linux works. I dont have access to a linux machine currently. 2nd question, when twrp is ready, until then we will have to flash ourselves until twrp is ready to be able to do OTA?
We've found a fix for the windows method which involves swapping out the fastboot. It's all there in the thread for it, I promise...this is for overall love
And if you may sell it, unless you are going to sell to a Chinese person, I think they will appreciate not having to do the change from the Chinese version.
There are warnings about relocking and the possibility of bricking but you can always flash the stock Chinese version again like I did to test it and then back to EU ROM. Unlocking will bind your Mi account to you phones hardware but this can be swapped to another user if you sell.
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We've found a fix for the windows method which involves swapping out the fastboot. It's all there in the thread for it, I promise...this is for overall love
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Can you provide me a link for that fix please?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-mi-10-ultra/how-to/tried-xiaomi-eu-rom-ultra-t4158149/page5
Any Xiaomi.eu questions go there, any of us already on it are happy to help as it's a waste of the device not being on it!
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And if you may sell it, unless you are going to sell to a Chinese person, I think they will appreciate not having to do the change from the Chinese version.
There are warnings about relocking and the possibility of bricking but you can always flash the stock Chinese version again like I did to test it and then back to EU ROM. Unlocking will bind your Mi account to you phones hardware but this can be swapped to another user if you sell.
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ToneLa said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-mi-10-ultra/how-to/tried-xiaomi-eu-rom-ultra-t4158149/page5
Any Xiaomi.eu questions go there, any of us already on it are happy to help as it's a waste of the device not being on it!
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Ok i never unlocked a xiaomi before, so when i do this i wont need to wait for these days? just click unlock and it will be unlocked and i can go ahead?
Unfortunately not. You will have to wait 168 hours ( 1 week). No way round it as the hardware will be locked to your Mi account during the process.
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Unfortunately not. You will have to wait 168 hours ( 1 week). No way round it as the hardware will be locked to your Mi account during the process.
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Yes i just found out about that.
How will we receive updates once on the EU Rom?
Lvth said:
Yes i just found out about that.
How will we receive updates once on the EU Rom?
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twrp when it works
fastboot for now
Or direct from them https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/20-9-3-4.57258/
What are the benefits of EU Rom? I have removed all bloat on China ROM and it's doing fine. Just having and issue of high power consumption of Google Play Services and mdnsd.
See attached screenshots. Plus battery lasts longer, no issues with notification and it reports it's fully secure. For me, it refused to run skyq as the app said it was not secure. Using the EU ROM, it's happy. Have a look at the attached.
How long does Xiaomi normally support their devices? How many "Major" android upgrades do the provide? Like from 10 to 11? And if we went through the EU Rom route will they provide updates for longer?
sezinlynn said:
What are the benefits of EU Rom? I have removed all bloat on China ROM and it's doing fine. Just having and issue of high power consumption of Google Play Services and mdnsd.
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Can you please provide he names of the apps that are safe to remove without bricking the device? like this: com.miui.player
Lvth said:
Can you please provide he names of the apps that are safe to remove without bricking the device? like this: com.miui.player
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These are all the bloat I disabled at the moment.