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Android Pay & custom rom

So I have tripped KNOX already. I'm using TWRP, Xstrolite 2.3.
I've tried unchecking superSU root and retrying. I've tried using root cloaker.
Is there an easy way to not have the bootloader unlocked? Or is it once I flashed TWRP, its unlocked forever.
Has anyone else been able to successfully use Android Pay? Post your experience

I'm in the same boat as you, I've tried disabling SuperSU and using root cloak as well to no avail. I've also got the Xtrestolite ROM running Unikernel V8 and I keep getting compatibility errors no matter what I seem to do. Could it be possible that Android Pay is detecting that KNOX is compromised and therefore disabling Android Pay? The only other thing I can think of is that running a custom ROM somehow prevents Android Pay from being compatible. I'm almost tempted to make a nandroid backup and temporarily install the stock ROM to see if that solves the problem.

derwreck said:
I'm in the same boat as you, I've tried disabling SuperSU and using root cloak as well to no avail. I've also got the Xtrestolite ROM running Unikernel V8 and I keep getting compatibility errors no matter what I seem to do. Could it be possible that Android Pay is detecting that KNOX is compromised and therefore disabling Android Pay? The only other thing I can think of is that running a custom ROM somehow prevents Android Pay from being compatible. I'm almost tempted to make a nandroid backup and temporarily install the stock ROM to see if that solves the problem.
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Exactly.. Or that we're running a custom recovery too.
My thought is that the xstolite rom makes your phone be seen as a s6 edge.. Wonder if that affects things too. Though I've changed in the build prop back to 920T.
Would be a big bummer for us who've tripped Knox getting screwed out of android and Samsung pay. Others with rooted phones, have said it works.

tlxxxsracer said:
Exactly.. Or that we're running a custom recovery too.
My thought is that the xstolite rom makes your phone be seen as a s6 edge.. Wonder if that affects things too. Though I've changed in the build prop back to 920T.
Would be a big bummer for us who've tripped Knox getting screwed out of android and Samsung pay. Others with rooted phones, have said it works.
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I also changed the build prop to reflect my SM-G920F model. I really wish I could get Android Pay to function on this device, I tripped KNOX with the full understanding that I was going to lose the ability to use Samsung Pay but never did I imagine that using a custom ROM would cause me to compromise Android Pay as well. I purchased an international unlocked model of the S6 so naturally, the bootloader was unlocked from the factory, I don't know if having an unlocked bootloader necessarily causes you to lose Android Pay. It either has to be due to the fact that we're running a custom ROM, custom recovery, or because KNOX is tripped and it's preventing AP to run like it should.

Try installing the stock rom for your phone. Then under supersu simply uncheck root and see if adding the cards work

I have it running and got my bank card added haven't had a chance to use it though. I'm using TWRP on WanamLite, Adam kernel, with Xposed and a whole lot of stock apps deleted including KNOX and private mode. All I did was unroot, install, AP, root, profit. I'm guessing its something missing from XtreStoLite.
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Infekxion said:
I have it running and got my bank card added haven't had a chance to use it though. I'm using TWRP on WanamLite, Adam kernel, with Xposed and a whole lot of stock apps deleted including KNOX and private mode. All I did was unroot, install, AP, root, profit. I'm guessing its something missing from XtreStoLite.
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When you said you unrooted.. did you uncheck the root box in SU app or uninstalled all together and then reinstalled?

Full unroot under the Cleanup section
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think its reading something in the buildprop similar to how google wallet did.
i also tried modifying a few things in build prop to show official firmware nomenclature to no avail.

Infekxion said:
Full unroot under the Cleanup section
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After you did full unroot. did you reboot? and to reinstall root, you flashed zip again? or what

After unrooting within SU app I just activated my card then reflashed the zip in recovery.
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wouldn't let me set it up on my g920a rooted with custom rom at first.
all i did was go to my super su app from chainfire disabled root and without reboot went back into android pay after i closed it and it let me set up my cards from my Google wallet and a new one. then i went back to the su app and enabled su again.

rob219 said:
wouldn't let me set it up on my g920a rooted with custom rom at first.
all i did was go to my super su app from chainfire disabled root and without reboot went back into android pay after i closed it and it let me set up my cards from my Google wallet and a new one. then i went back to the su app and enabled su again.
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What rom are you on?
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Infekxion said:
What rom are you on?
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XtreStoLite 1.5 on att

So has anyone got this working on XtreStoLite 2.3 ? Maybe just something that needs to be added to the rom?

Mrzoops said:
So has anyone got this working on XtreStoLite 2.3 ? Maybe just something that needs to be added to the rom?
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So i did a fresh install but with Tyrannus rom 5.1, it runs the same base as Xstolite (I believe)
I got android pay working on tyrannus rom 5.1
maybe try backing up your current setup, wipe and flash the rom and first thign you do is try android pay and see if it works. Thats what I did on the rom im running now

I got it working on Tyrannus as well...briefly...although I am not sure how I did it.
Currently on XtreStoLite 2.3, using Xposed + No Device Check and an app called SafetyNet Helper...it says my device is good to go, but Android Pay won't work still.
I hope someone is able to pinpoint what prevents it from working and how to spoof it. I tend to have my phone in my hands a lot more than my wallet.

K, got it working. Fresh install of Tyrannus 5.1, did NOT install Xposed. Immediately turned SU off after 1st boot, before updating Google Play Services. Was then able to activate Android Pay and add cards.
Update 20150924: tried to use it at McDonalds for tap and pay. Android Pay started when tapped but never completed the transaction and I had to use my card.

Has anyone installed magisk on g930f and can play the new "buddy" Pokemon Go?

Has anyone installed magisk on g930f and can play the new "buddy" Pokemon Go?
See reply to this post on how I installed magisk on the Exynos galaxy s7 sm-g930f.

kettir said:
Has anyone successfully installed Magisk in order to be able to play Pokémon Go's latest "buddy" version? If so, were you able to both install magisk and then play the new version? Finally, if you did, can you point to a walkthrough on how to do this on the s7? Thanks for any help on this. I did some googling but haven't found exactly what I'm looking for yet.
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This sub is so dead. Anyway, I took the leap and installed Magisk myself on my g930f (exynos international s7) and it seems to be working.
First I followed the step by step instructions found at http://androiding.how/install-magisk-universal-systemless-interface-android/ which also include downloads (which are good right now 9-27-2016, you might want to check for updates to the apps and zips if it's been a while when you read this). I flashed magisk v6 via twrp which I already had installed.
I then continued to http://androiding.how/systemless-root-magisk-android/ and installed phh's superuser. I downloaded and installed Magisk manager.
I wanted to automate it for Pokémon Go, so I went to http://androiding.how/download-auto-magisk-automatic-root-toggle-pokemon-go-android-pay/ and downloaded AutoMagisk, which allows you to indicate particular apps for which you want magisk to hide root when you boot them. It appears to be working well.
I have not yet attempted the version of Xposed for Magisk. If and when I do, I will update this post with how I did so, if I do get it working.
If this helps you, please hit the "thanks" so I can see if this was of use to anyone.

With suhide you don't even need to turn root off. Dunno if it works for s7 however. But it's working perfectly well on my old Nexus 5.
Systemless SuperSU + systemless Xposed + suhide
Automatically hides su for googleplayservices effectively making it undetectable for safety net, temporarily however...
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First Phone Steps. (What to do first) ?

Coming off of the Samsung S5 and going to the Honor 8 (Phone should be here tommorow)
On the samsung I had safestrap loaded for recovery, rooted, xposed, and many rooted apps.
I was also running stock rom because of lack of room, also lack of options.
The honor 8 looks like it is easy to get TWRP on it and get it unlocked bootloader.
Not sure about custom roms , looks like there are a few but is stock good ?
Also what about emui5 ?
Here is my current plan unless other suggestions:
Do titanium backup and nandroid on old phone.
Remove Sim and SD
Activate new phone with current sim (May need to go to att to trim)
Unlock Honor 8 bootloader.
Get TWRP loaded.
Root phone
load exposed , SU, Busy box, TB, (not in that order)
Load apps from Google play and overwrite data from TB if needed.
That is about it, so if I do this right should have stock rom and fully rooted and recovery.
currently looking at using Somboons tool for most of it.
This is a repost of my origional , but did in the wrong forums opps on my part.

I think before any mod on this device get used to the function of the unmodified device. And there after do your mods if you happy, unless you've already used this device.

eracet said:
Coming off of the Samsung S5 and going to the Honor 8 (Phone should be here tommorow)
On the samsung I had safestrap loaded for recovery, rooted, xposed, and many rooted apps.
I was also running stock rom because of lack of room, also lack of options.
The honor 8 looks like it is easy to get TWRP on it and get it unlocked bootloader.
Not sure about custom roms , looks like there are a few but is stock good ?
Also what about emui5 ?
Here is my current plan unless other suggestions:
Do titanium backup and nandroid on old phone.
Remove Sim and SD
Activate new phone with current sim (May need to go to att to trim)
Unlock Honor 8 bootloader.
Get TWRP loaded.
Root phone
load exposed , SU, Busy box, TB, (not in that order)
Load apps from Google play and overwrite data from TB if needed.
That is about it, so if I do this right should have stock rom and fully rooted and recovery.
currently looking at using Somboons tool for most of it.
This is a repost of my origional , but did in the wrong forums opps on my part.
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I have just got my honor 8 and all my other phones have been rooted and using custom Roms.
With this and with the updates and beta N I'm finding that I don't have to.
Using this ROM and using the custom themes that are available it's enough to keep me happy.
I'm looking forward to 2 years worth of updates.
It's an excellent phone and I really like the EMUI 5
Think hard before you root etc. There ain't any finished custom roms as yet.
There is no need to root to get rid of bloatware as the Rom let's you delete most of what you don't want.
Why you need to root ?
Try the phone and see what you can do.
Have fun
John
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johnhux7 said:
I have just got my honor 8 and all my other phones have been rooted and using custom Roms.
With this and with the updates and beta N I'm finding that I don't have to.
Using this ROM and using the custom themes that are available it's enough to keep me happy.
I'm looking forward to 2 years worth of updates.
It's an excellent phone and I really like the EMUI 5
Think hard before you root etc. There ain't any finished custom roms as yet.
There is no need to root to get rid of bloatware as the Rom let's you delete most of what you don't want.
Why you need to root ?
Try the phone and see what you can do.
Have fun
John
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I root for many programs , titanium backup , es file explorer, APs toSD pro, xposed and some others.
On the same Samsung there was tons of junk on it.
I know if I go TWRP there isnt much use at the moment. Unless I need to sideload something.
Don't really need a custom rom, not yet at least.
Wondering if I root and keep the stock rom would be the best thing.
Can I load TWRP later ?
Heard it will break the EMUI 5 update.
Or I could always do TWRP , Root etc and then load EUMI 5 or custom version manually someday.

eracet said:
I root for many programs , titanium backup , es file explorer, APs toSD pro, xposed and some others.
On the same Samsung there was tons of junk on it.
I know if I go TWRP there isnt much use at the moment. Unless I need to sideload something.
Don't really need a custom rom, not yet at least.
Wondering if I root and keep the stock rom would be the best thing.
Can I load TWRP later ?
Heard it will break the EMUI 5 update.
Or I could always do TWRP , Root etc and then load EUMI 5 or custom version manually someday.
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Yes mate you could root and keep the stock ROM but you will lose the option to get the OTA updates.
Just way up the pro's and cons and see if you really need to root.
I used to use titanium back up and yes it's a great app but there ain't really many options of custom ROMs to go back and forward between to need it in my case. Also now that as soon as you log into your Google account when going into a new rom you get your apps back anyway.
I have a couple of phones and I have root and am running CM14.1 on one of them and I can do more with this EMUI 5 beta N as I can do with CM14.1 !
I personally am gonna stick with stock on this phone for a good while. (At least till there are loads of roms to choose from)
John
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johnhux7 said:
Yes mate you could root and keep the stock ROM but you will lose the option to get the OTA updates.
Just way up the pro's and cons and see if you really need to root.
I used to use titanium back up and yes it's a great app but there ain't really many options of custom ROMs to go back and forward between to need it in my case. Also now that as soon as you log into your Google account when going into a new rom you get your apps back anyway.
I have a couple of phones and I have root and am running CM14.1 on one of them and I can do more with this EMUI 5 beta N as I can do with CM14.1 !
I personally am gonna stick with stock on this phone for a good while. (At least till there are loads of roms to choose from)
John
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Is the EMUI 5.0 only coming on a Push update?
Or is it possible to flash it or any custom coming out with it. ?
I seen there is a signup for beta now.
I do need root ( I dont save anything to the cloud services) all local
Apps themselves will load from play store and amazon store, just the game data or any other data will be manual reinstall.
From what I understand if I dont install custom recovery I can still get the OTA update when it is time.

eracet said:
Is the EMUI 5.0 only coming on a Push update?
Or is it possible to flash it or any custom coming out with it. ?
I seen there is a signup for beta now.
I do need root ( I dont save anything to the cloud services) all local
Apps themselves will load from play store and amazon store, just the game data or any other data will be manual reinstall.
From what I understand if I dont install custom recovery I can still get the OTA update when it is time.
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When I got the beta N update it came as an OTA update although i do think that there are some links to getting it via twrp over in the roms thread. I might be wrong with that though. Have a look
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I were also used to root on all my previous phones including the last one I moved from which was the Galaxy S4.
EMUI has so many nice functions (including choosing whether standard storage should be internal or external) so I actually don't need root anymore. Not even for blocking ads since that can be done through VPN.
If you want to move over your app date without root then do a backup with ADB.
Search for "adb backup" and you'll find a XDA thread about it. I made such a backup and got all my app data moved over along with the apps.
Oh yeah, and personally I'm using Evie for a launcher but when EMUI 5 is published I think I'll move back to the stock launcher.
Bro, the stock ROM rocks with its customisability!
And one more thing; if you're eligible to get an extra year of warranty plus 3 months of free screen change in case it cracks then remember to sign up through the HiCare app.

I'll also be getting my Honor 8 shortly. The only reason I've rooted my phones in the past is for ad blocking. I see there's an app called "Block This" that does not require root? Will that work on this phone?

zippster1 said:
I'll also be getting my Honor 8 shortly. The only reason I've rooted my phones in the past is for ad blocking. I see there's an app called "Block This" that does not require root? Will that work on this phone?
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I've used AdGuard and it's brilliant, but it's not free.
EDIT: I'm currently using "Block This!" and it's working very well!

I use root for some games, game guardian.
Some games are pay to win. ( I don't mind paying some but don't rob me)
I did get the phone working with my cell company and currently getting the Sd card backed up just in case something goes wrong somewhere.
Looking at getting a bootloader unlock code, but there site doesn't seem to be working right.
Thanks for the suggestions on steps to do.
Read multiple tips and ideas.
Next step is get SD card installed and getting google account loaded up.

Well I installed everything, only thing I don't like so far is it forces apps like hangouts.
I know it was recommended that I do not to TWRP or root, but I did anyways. ( I took suggestions very serious Thank you)
Now trying to get used to setup is a little challanging, maybe playing around with it will help a lot.
Such as hard to find what actual apps I have like an app drawer.
You people are the best at helping out . Thank you so much for helping me get on track !

Just got my H8 on monday (FRD-L14) and am in the same boat- thinking of Rooting but with the lack of ROM support at the moment I think I'm going to stay stock for a bit. There are some xposed mods that i'd like to get back but the stock features are pretty solid as it is. I did the CM theme, Apex launcher, changed out Icons and I'm pretty damn happy with it!

flet2 said:
Just got my H8 on monday (FRD-L14) and am in the same boat- thinking of Rooting but with the lack of ROM support at the moment I think I'm going to stay stock for a bit. There are some xposed mods that i'd like to get back but the stock features are pretty solid as it is. I did the CM theme, Apex launcher, changed out Icons and I'm pretty damn happy with it!
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I have the same model now FRD-L14.
Recovery , rooted, SU, xposed, F-droid.
Loaded my 20 root apps
I did not see a way to root without loading recovery.
There is another thread on TWRP.
What my plan down the road is to keep it like this , then eventtually (I assume early next year) see some development from Roms etc.
Hopefully a modified EUMI 5.
One of the major reasons I did not wait to start the process is because when you unlock bootloader it wipes.
So doing this now I cna set the phone up how I like. Then when the updating begins I can always go back to nandroid backup if something goes wrong.
Even though ATM the TWRP isnt backing up my rom (will update recovery when it does).

Nice- so i assume all the current "how to's" work fine for the L14? I've been reluctant to meddle too much since our model isn't specifically mentioned in most of the post here (though i assume anything for L04 applies). That and I don't see a stock firmware package out there to go back to if something goes wrong. I'm not a total noob but have only rooted and ROM'd with samsung devices so far (GS 2 and 3) which are so well documented and tested you really can't screw it up.

I'm really conflicted. I want to root simply because of the option for backing up app data rooted. I could care less about custom ROMs right now, but I want to be able to back up the data inside my apps like all the settings, messages, accounts etc etc. It is really annoying to me that I have to reset that when switching phones. I hate to say it but it seems like Apple does this better with iTunes backups (which is not an option for me though because I don't want to pay the money for an iDevice).
My issue on the H8 though is I rooted it just fine but then realized I forgot to do OTA updates first. So I did the OTA updates (full download) which basically re-locked, re-stocked my bootloader and unrooted the phone. Now in order to re-root, I have to go through unlocking again which is going to wipe all the customizations I already did. I really wish there was a way to keep a stock image WITH root but continue to do OTA updates...

ROOT disables Samsung Pay

I just updated my Samsung Pay for my gear S3 Classic. Just a heads up doing so on a rooted device you will no longer be able to use it. Unless someone knows a workaround. Currently using S4 Verizon.

eddyo1993 said:
I just updated my Samsung Pay for my gear S3 Classic. Just a heads up doing so on a rooted device you will no longer be able to use it. Unless someone knows a workaround. Currently using S4 Verizon.
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same here need help finding a workaround

Device: Nexus 6 on Verizon, unencrypted, unlocked bootloader, Lineage OS based ROM (Android 7.1.1).
Magisk hide does get it to at least run without the root error message.. A tip from @candiesdoodle : If you are on a custom ROM, try setting *ro.build.tags=release-keys * instead of *ro.build.tags=test-keys* in build.prop.
However, even though SP runs without the root error, I am unable to add cards, even if I unroot and uninstall Magisk hide.

Amazing guy got it fixed awhile back
https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...d-samsung-gear-app-android-n-samsung-t3547035

SovPanda said:
Amazing guy got it fixed awhile back
https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...d-samsung-gear-app-android-n-samsung-t3547035
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That post has nothing to do with Samsung Pay. His mod is a fix for issues people were having issues running the main Gear app on custom roms.
The fix for Samsung Pay is to use Magisk Hide. I am using Magisk Hide on my rooted HTC 10. I can add cards and make payments without issue.

MehStrongBadMeh said:
That post has nothing to do with Samsung Pay. His mod is a fix for issues people were having issues running the main Gear app on custom roms.
The fix for Samsung Pay is to use Magisk Hide. I am using Magisk Hide on my rooted HTC 10. I can add cards and make payments without issue.
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And that's with the latest update ? Which got released a day ago?

candiesdoodle said:
And that's with the latest update ? Which got released a day ago?
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Yep, joined the rewards program and everything

MehStrongBadMeh said:
That post has nothing to do with Samsung Pay. His mod is a fix for issues people were having issues running the main Gear app on custom roms.
The fix for Samsung Pay is to use Magisk Hide. I am using Magisk Hide on my rooted HTC 10. I can add cards and make payments without issue.
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SP wasn't working for magisk for awhile as well on my HTC 10 so that became the solution and probably the best if magisk is ever detected again with an update

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Yep, joined the rewards program and everything
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Any way you can use Magisk on S4 Verizon using Flashfire

Which version did you guys update it to? It still works on my rooted note 4, so I turn off the auto update for spay just in case.

gpmg762 said:
Which version did you guys update it to? It still works on my rooted note 4, so I turn off the auto update for spay just in case.
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version 1.3.1703

Got samsung pay to work on watch!
after looking at what version of Samsung pay had on the watch which was 1.3.1703, I was able to find an apk from sammobile for version 1.2.5202. After downloading that version and I had to manually uninstall Samsung Pay through your phone settings and application manager or installing the older apk on top of the newer one would fail, I was able to access Samsung pay with no problems on my phone and was able to add back my card like i was able to do before. after adding my card I was able to blanch Samsung pay on my Watch but due to my watch Samsung pay version being higher than my phone version due to when Samsung pay updated before, it wouldn't let me use Samsung pay until my phone version was back to version 1.3.1703. but I was able to access Samsung pay on my watch with my cards showing up now. I haven't tried to see if it works but I assume that since the card is on the watch now It should work now. ill attach the older apk for anyone else to try.

Looks like we'll have to stick with version 1.2 5202 for spay to work properly for now, especially with rooted and non spay supported phones like my note 4.
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MehStrongBadMeh said:
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What all needs to be checked in the Magisk Hide list?
I have all the obvious ones checked like Samsung Pay, Gear S, etc, but SPay still says it detects root.

coolhandz said:
What all needs to be checked in the Magisk Hide list?
I have all the obvious ones checked like Samsung Pay, Gear S, etc, but SPay still says it detects root.
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I did the entirety of Samsung Gear Apps:
Cell Provider
Gear S Plugin
Samsung Accessory Service
Samsung Gear
Samsung Health
Samsung Pay
Samsung Push Service
SASystemProviders
Basically, Search "Samsung" in Magisk Hide and go ham.

MehStrongBadMeh said:
I did the entirety of Samsung Gear Apps:
Cell Provider
Gear S Plugin
Samsung Accessory Service
Samsung Gear
Samsung Health
Samsung Pay
Samsung Push Service
SASystemProviders
Basically, Search "Samsung" in Magisk Hide and go ham.
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I did all that and it still doesn't work. I even downloaded Root Checker and hid that and it worked so I know I Magisk Hide is working. Any other ideas?
What version of Magisk are you on? What version of the manager are you on too?

coolhandz said:
I did all that and it still doesn't work. I even downloaded Root Checker and hid that and it worked so I know I Magisk Hide is working. Any other ideas?
What version of Magisk are you on? What version of the manager are you on too?
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Can't think of anything else. Maybe try clearing the Samsung Pay app data (maybe once it sniffs root it won't forget until you wipe its memory)
Magisk v12.0
Magisk Manager 4.3.1

So is there any way to use SPay on Nougat rom with root? Does Magisk+suhide work?

I'm livid, the latest update no longer allows Samsung pay to work even downgrading to 1.2.1xxx which I had done. Called Samsung, no help what so ever, now this watch is paperweight to me

arf8 said:
I'm livid, the latest update no longer allows Samsung pay to work even downgrading to 1.2.1xxx which I had done. Called Samsung, no help what so ever, now this watch is paperweight to me
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The watch works fine with a rooted phone, just get that damn nag screen on the samsung pay app. I hope someone figures out a fix for it.

Thinking about rooting my G930FD and installing CFW...Many questions

Hi guys,
I'm considering rooting my G930FD. If I just root it, I should be able to disable most of Samsung crap, correct? I'm concerned about being able to use apps that might detect for root/CFW, such as:
-Google Pay
-HSBC
-MobileIron
Is there a way to hide the root from these? I think MobileIron even checks the knox status, so even if root is hidden/disabled, I might still fail that check.
If I install a CFW, what are the current status of affairs? I haven't installed a CFW since my Galaxy S4 times. As in, if I install any Lineage/AOSP, is there any way to get the camera to work with the stock app, or at least make it perform stock/like? What about Google Pay etc on these ROMs? Any stock-based ROM that keeps the camera while minimizing/rooting out all the touchwiz crap, while still working?
Thanks! I've been out of the game for a couple of years and got lost trying to catch up again...

timonoj said:
Hi guys,
I'm considering rooting my G930FD. If I just root it, I should be able to disable most of Samsung crap, correct? I'm concerned about being able to use apps that might detect for root/CFW, such as:
-Google Pay
-HSBC
-MobileIron
Is there a way to hide the root from these? I think MobileIron even checks the knox status, so even if root is hidden/disabled, I might still fail that check.
If I install a CFW, what are the current status of affairs? I haven't installed a CFW since my Galaxy S4 times. As in, if I install any Lineage/AOSP, is there any way to get the camera to work with the stock app, or at least make it perform stock/like? What about Google Pay etc on these ROMs? Any stock-based ROM that keeps the camera while minimizing/rooting out all the touchwiz crap, while still working?
Thanks! I've been out of the game for a couple of years and got lost trying to catch up again...
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I haven't touched my S7 yet so I can't answer you but this could answer some of your questions:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/how-to/debloat-galaxy-s7-services-safe-to-t3432967
You don't necessarily have to root, you have to install TWRP as a custom firmware, then get the script, edit it if you don't want some apps to be removed, apply the script and it's debloated.
But I'm sorry I can't tell you if you can install TWRP without tripping Knox, I can't tell you if installing a custom Firmware will disable Google Pay etc... But I guess you can easily find that information by searching, or someone knowing more than me will help you

Installing TWRP will trip Knox if it's like every other Samsung phone I have owned that referenced Knox or warranty bit in download mode.