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[WIP][DEVS] CyanogenMod for LG G5

Hi all,
I started working on the LG G5 a way back .. and now that we've got the device in stores I guess it's time to work all together to bring it up !
STATUS
- [02/04/2016] All the US Carriers/Sellers locked the bootloaders so NO TWRP possible and consequently NO CM possible
CURRENT GOALS
- Thought, all the Europe variants will be for sure unlocked so we need to prepare the sources for it
- Here is where all the sources are pushed https://github.com/G5Devs
ETA :
- The tree is made
- The vendor is made
- The kernel is made
TODO :
- Clarifying kernel sources
- Add the ramdisk to the device
- Split the g5 to g5-common and all the under variants
This thread is not a thread to release builds, it's about contributing all together into this bringup in order to get the nicest thing out of it when the bootloaders will become unlockable.
I hope we'll can work all together !

Does no twrp mean no roms at all and can certain stuff be done via adb?
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nitramus said:
Does no twrp mean no roms at all and can certain stuff be done via adb?
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No twrp means no custom roms ever.

I thought someone somewhere said the Tmobile version had an unlocked loader
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Anything about the Canadian variants? I presume they will be like the US ones.
Would root still be possible through?
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newbcake said:
I thought someone somewhere said the Tmobile version had an unlocked loader
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It does unlock, but the DM-VERIFY is still presenting a no-go.
Evidently LG is using a custom type of bootloader.

igotroot said:
It does unlock, but the DM-VERIFY is still presenting a no-go.
Evidently LG is using a custom type of bootloader.
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Oh okay. Today I learned.
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igotroot said:
It does unlock, but the DM-VERIFY is still presenting a no-go.
Evidently LG is using a custom type of bootloader.
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Is it bypassable in any way what so ever or all hope is gone?
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nitramus said:
Is it bypassable in any way what so ever or all hope is gone?
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We need to do researches. That's the whole point of this thread

h2o64 said:
We need to do researches. That's the whole point of this thread
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I'm not sure if this would or could help, but this how some managed to get an unlocked bootloader on a htc device.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1293180

daswahnsinn said:
I'm not sure if this would or could help, but this how some managed to get an unlocked bootloader on a htc device.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1293180
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only for that specific device(s) on HTC
HTC has a portal that allows you to unlock bootloader for that specific device (hence the need to copy+paste token to HTC's portal and get the unlock key)
no doubt HTC will void warranty immediately in their system when you input token
LG doesn't have this (yet? i hope)

Yeah, was just a thought. Haven't owned a LG in some time, been on the Samsung wagon. The G5 is on my watch list of devices I might get, I like the design. I'll try to see if I can find something that might be more constructive to the cause. The HTC link was the first thing I could think of that I've dealt with.
I see that LG has release a tool for the G4 and that's device specific and seems to work on the European devices.

Totally willing to contribute monetarily if this will help any developers out. I don't have much else but really want to help get this phone broken open and fixed up good!

Locklear308 said:
Totally willing to contribute monetarily if this will help any developers out. I don't have much else but really want to help get this phone broken open and fixed up good!
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I don't ask any money ^^ I just want people to enjoy

h2o64 said:
I don't ask any money ^^ I just want people to enjoy
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I understand, but it is the best way I can say thank you for someone taking time out of their life.

Locklear308 said:
I understand, but it is the best way I can say thank you for someone taking time out of their life.
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Maybe when everything will be finished to improve module compatibility.
PS : NEWS : I'm mostly done making the variant specific trees and kernel. But I want the kernel to be clean.. So it's slow..

Any status updates? I'm following this stuff like a hawk haha
Been reading around trying to gather information

How do you test to see if your handset has the DM verify second bootloader lock?
I am hoping to get my UK unbranded unlocked retail H850 unit on Friday, so am happy to test any restrictons, but don't know how to check for this?

If I buy a g5 from best buy would it still have the locked bootloader?
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Locklear308 said:
Any status updates? I'm following this stuff like a hawk haha
Been reading around trying to gather information
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I'm working hard on the kernel. I downloaded all the resources for all the devices.
djxn40 said:
If I buy a g5 from best buy would it still have the locked bootloader?
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Everything in the US will be locked.
alexp999 said:
How do you test to see if your handset has the DM verify second bootloader lock?
I am hoping to get my UK unbranded unlocked retail H850 unit on Friday, so am happy to test any restrictons, but don't know how to check for this?
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We'll see when time will come I guess

Galaxy s7 930u root

Hello,
Trying to find information about this specific model, This seems to be the most appropriate forum to post questions.
I have the Samsung factory unlocked version 930u. It may be possible to unlock the bootloader using OEM unlock, although I haven't tried yet.
Is there a method to root this device? It's a Snapdragon version, not Exynos. All information I could find about root was about the 930F with Exynos. Before voiding the warranty, I need to get all the info at least.
Thanks.

The same method as all carrier variants. The G930U is the same phone as the variants where the only difference is not being controlled by the carrier, otherwise same firmware essentially.

Ok, so I should be able to flash Chainfire 930f firmware on it?
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razvu said:
Ok, so I should be able to flash Chainfire 930f firmware on it?
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No, you can't flash Exynos firmware. Only US firmwares. You flash the Engineer kernel which is rooted. The, currently, only root method for US variants

Thanks for pointing that out.
So, first unlock the bootloader through oem unlock, then flash this file. Do you have a link to it, make sure I get the right one?
Thank you very much for your help!
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razvu said:
Thanks for pointing that out.
So, first unlock the bootloader through oem unlock, then flash this file. Do you have a link to it, make sure I get the right one?
Thank you very much for your help!
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The bootloader is still locked. The OEM Unlock in developer options is simply a toggle to allow the bootloader to be unlocked, which it can't currently.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s7/how-to/g935a-root-t3410403
It says G930A but it's the same method across all US variants.

Thank you!
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I have a problem when trying to root this device samsung S7 930U. I tried 3 versions of Odin, 3 usb cables ( samsung original) and all the USB ports in my PC, the one in the front and 4 in the back. I always get 2 results. Or it stays "SetUp Connection" forever...or just FAIL! Auth. I don't know what else to try.
Im trying to root the device just only to change the IMEI number, since I can't make it work in my country in Southamerica.
Already check in other posts and other forums...no results yet. But I won't give up :laugh:
Any ideas?
Thanks guys in advance! :good:

[Root] Samsung Galaxy Note 5 N920V

Hello
I'm going to start work on a root method for this phone , i don't own it , i need some information and files to make it possible
-[is the bootloader unlocked [ go to about phone , tap on the build number many times till developer options activated , check if oem unlock option exicst and is unlockable or no ]
My connection is slow so i can't download the whole firmware , i will need :
-[boot and recovery images for both latest stock lollipop and marshmallow firmwares]
-[ which system do you mostly need root for it lollipop or marshmallow ?]
any help is appreciated.

messi2050 said:
Hello
I'm going to start work on a root method for this phone , i don't own it , i need some information and files to make it possible , is the bootloader unlocked [ go to about phone , tap on the build number many times till developer options activated , check if oem unlock option exicst and is unlockable or no ]
My connection is slow so i can't download the whole firmware , i will need boot and recovery images for both latest stock lollipop and marshmallow firmwares any help is appreciated.
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Here you go! You're welcome to contact me if you want! I've shrank the files twice to make it as small as possible for you and they're based on firmware versions OGJ and BPF2. If there's anything else you'd like let me know!
BPF2 Firmware link
https://mega.nz/#!FR9QDaSI!UZF5mZK9Ttxryxp2ScaJ-Q7EJByC2ZNAlcQKjEQtziE
Lollipop OGJ Firmware link
https://mega.nz/#!IUNWSS6A!vTR5jzcOxyZlpTFi5H_fD9gwUmIBCbdCJv3eaT5tL2o

MrMike2182 said:
Here you go! You're welcome to contact me if you want! I've shrank the files twice to make it as small as possible for you and they're based on firmware versions OGJ and BPF2. If there's anything else you'd like let me know!
BPF2 Firmware link
https://mega.nz/#!FR9QDaSI!UZF5mZK9Ttxryxp2ScaJ-Q7EJByC2ZNAlcQKjEQtziE
Lollipop OGJ Firmware link
https://mega.nz/#!IUNWSS6A!vTR5jzcOxyZlpTFi5H_fD9gwUmIBCbdCJv3eaT5tL2o
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Thx alot , can you answer my [about bootloader] question also which firmware you mostly need root for [lp or mm]

messi2050 said:
Thx alot , can you answer my [about bootloader] question also which firmware you mostly need root for [lp or mm]
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Sorry forgot about the bootloader yes that option is available and currently I'm using Lollipop because unfortunately MM kills the battery way to fast but you're welcome to do whichever is easier for you.

Please!!
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Bootloader is locked. The OEM unlock in the developer menu is a SIM unlock, not bootloader. The note 5 will brick if you change the bootloader
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5ft24 said:
Bootloader is locked. The OEM unlock in the developer menu is a SIM unlock, not bootloader. The note 5 will brick if you change the bootloader
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LOL says who?!

Do you even follow the forums?
The Verizon note 5's bootloader is locked. Anyone that has tried to do anything with the BL has bricked
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messi2050 said:
-[is the bootloader unlocked [ go to about phone , tap on the build number many times till developer options activated , check if oem unlock option exicst and is unlockable or no ]
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The Verizon Note 5's bootloader is not unlockable. The OEM unlock switch you refer to under Developer Options simply allows the bootloader to be unlocked IF there is an unlock available for a particular device.
There is no way to unlock the bootloader of the Verizon Note 5.
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5ft24 said:
Bootloader is locked. The OEM unlock in the developer menu is a SIM unlock, not bootloader.
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It's actually not a SIM unlock. It enables bootloader unlock if the phone is eligible for bootloader unlock. If the phone is not eligible for bootloader unlock, and the Verizon Note 5 is not, it is a useless switch. You can turn it on but it does nothing at all.

MrMike2182 said:
LOL says who?!
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I got his point , in new samsung carrier phones if you flashed a modified kernel or rom you will break the trust chain the phone will get into a bootloop but that does not mean that you can't recover it using smart switch

5ft24 said:
Bootloader is locked. The OEM unlock in the developer menu is a SIM unlock, not bootloader. The note 5 will brick if you change the bootloader
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5ft24 said:
Do you even follow the forums?
The Verizon note 5's bootloader is locked. Anyone that has tried to do anything with the BL has bricked
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JulesJam said:
The Verizon Note 5's bootloader is not unlockable. The OEM unlock switch you refer to under Developer Options simply allows the bootloader to be unlocked IF there is an unlock available for a particular device.
There is no way to unlock the bootloader of the Verizon Note 5.
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It's actually not a SIM unlock. It enables bootloader unlock if the phone is eligible for bootloader unlock. If the phone is not eligible for bootloader unlock, and the Verizon Note 5 is not, it is a useless switch. You can turn it on but it does nothing at all.
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All the other carrier note 5 variants already got root on lollipop so why not the verizon note 5

messi2050 said:
All the other carrier note 5 variants already got root on lollipop so why not the verizon note 5
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I don't think the AT&T Note 5 has root. Does it?

JulesJam said:
I don't think the AT&T Note 5 has root. Does it?
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Yes it does
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-note5/general/att-note-5-n920a-teather-root-t3356666

messi2050 said:
I got his point , in new samsung carrier phones if you flashed a modified kernel or rom you will break the trust chain the phone will get into a bootloop but that does not mean that you can't recover it using smart switch
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There's no such thing as a permanent brick like some people keep thinking trust me I know!
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5ft24 said:
Do you even follow the forums?
The Verizon note 5's bootloader is locked. Anyone that has tried to do anything with the BL has bricked
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No the phone hasn't permanently bricked you apparently haven't even tried yourself and your just repeating crap you've read from somewhere! It's this type of stuff that causes people to not even try! I've done a lot of stuff to this phone causing it to soft brick but permanent brick? Yeah, no.

MrMike2182 said:
There's no such thing as a permanent brick like some people keep thinking trust me I know!
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No the phone hasn't permanently bricked you apparently haven't even tried yourself and your just repeating crap you've read from somewhere! It's this type of stuff that causes people to not even try! I've done a lot of stuff to this phone causing it to soft brick but permanent brick? Yeah, no.
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I totally agree with you , permanent brick only happen because of hardware fault not by flashing custom roms and kernels

messi2050 said:
I totally agree with you , permanent brick only happen because of hardware fault not by flashing custom roms and kernels
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Maybe we can try to compile a safestrap bootloader and see if we can do it that way lol
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2605648

Selling my Verizon Note 5 today due to battery life issues I can't resolve without root. Fortunately, I have Straight Talk, so almost any CDMA or GSM phone will work. I love the Note 5... and per willmyphonework.net, I should be able to easily jump to a variety of other Note 5 variations that will work... Too bad Verizon...
Other option was a Mophie Juice Pack, but they're not only bulky and slippery, but $100 too... (sigh)

messi2050 said:
I totally agree with you , permanent brick only happen because of hardware fault not by flashing custom roms and kernels
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OK I was just reading through the vzw note 5 posts to try and root this thing, and had to comment on this. +1 in agreement to this speaking from personal experience in rooting/modifying devices found here, I've "bricked" plenty of devices but it's all been fixable and yes it's been my fault either missing a step or being impatient and not letting the tools finish the job.
I'm not a developer but if there's any way I can help the cause let me know. I'd like to see root for this device too.

Bloodgod said:
OK I was just reading through the vzw note 5 posts to try and root this thing, and had to comment on this. +1 in agreement to this speaking from personal experience in rooting/modifying devices found here, I've "bricked" plenty of devices but it's all been fixable and yes it's been my fault either missing a step or being impatient and not letting the tools finish the job.
I'm not a developer but if there's any way I can help the cause let me know. I'd like to see root for this device too.
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If you are sill on 5 and never upgraded to 6 before , i will create a group on hangouts to do root testing stuff do you agree to the idea

Yeah, count me in. :thumbup:

No OEM Unlock Option?

Hey guys, long time XDA member, just recently getting back into modding again.
I've become aware of this relatively new feature under the DEV options, "OEM unlock," which is supposedly required before rooting the phone. However, mine doesn't seem to have that option in the settings. I've searched around for why it didn't appear, and have tried a few things including wiping it from the bootloader, which was a massive blunder as it still didn't appear. Is it safe to go about rooting it without having this option available, or am I in deep waters here? My model is an SM-G955U for reference. Thanks for the help!

Brooklyn468 said:
Hey guys, long time XDA member, just recently getting back into modding again.
I've become aware of this relatively new feature under the DEV options, "OEM unlock," which is supposedly required before rooting the phone. However, mine doesn't seem to have that option in the settings. I've searched around for why it didn't appear, and have tried a few things including wiping it from the bootloader, which was a massive blunder as it still didn't appear. Is it safe to go about rooting it without having this option available, or am I in deep waters here? My model is an SM-G955U for reference. Thanks for the help!
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There is no unlock for the snapdragon variant. As of now the bl is locked
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Devlopper options then appears
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lilrich17892 said:
There is no unlock for the snapdragon variant. As of now the bl is locked
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Is there? So it'd be safe to root without having to find it then?

Brooklyn468 said:
Is there? So it'd be safe to root without having to find it then?
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There is no way to unlock the bootloader or to root the Snapdragon SM-G955U or SM-G950U as of now.

ahh, of course the US version isn't ready for it yet. thanks for clearing things up!

And might not be for a while therefore a bounty thread was created.
Hopefully the snapdragon users will get some joy soon. :good:
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ahh, of course the US version isn't ready for it yet. thanks for clearing things up!
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Not that I can see, only for the Exynos versions.
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Is there a rom for these yet?
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No OEM unlock optionafter flashing custom rom!
Not sure how that's happened but option is no longer there within developer options, any help would be appreciated. I still have twrp root etc.

any updates on bl unlock(Samsung Galaxy S8 950U TMB) so ready to get mine unlocked and rooted......

cramirez6773 said:
any updates on bl unlock(Samsung Galaxy S8 950U TMB) so ready to get mine unlocked and rooted......
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there is root now but no bootloader unlock

File download??
Can u provide me with the root link. I've search but all I come up with is cf auto root which fails using odin....

cramirez6773 said:
Can u provide me with the root link. I've search but all I come up with is cf auto root which fails using odin....
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Look in the development section
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CAN i root my s8+ sm-g955w
Didn't find oem unlock
Help

OEM Unlock
mondherfredj said:
CAN i root my s8+ sm-g955w
Didn't find oem unlock
Help
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Yes you can and it is very easy. Go to Settings, information, softwareinformation, tap buildnumber 10 times. Then go back to settings and scroll to developeroptions (bottom). The OEM unlock is the 5th switch.
After that bootloader will be availible so you can root
Best regards

S8+ sm-g955w is a Snapdragon therefore there is no OEM unlock in the Developer Options. Would be great if you can give an informed advice next time.
Marco.Leder said:
Yes you can and it is very easy. Go to Settings, information, softwareinformation, tap buildnumber 10 times. Then go back to settings and scroll to developeroptions (bottom). The OEM unlock is the 5th switch.
After that bootloader will be availible so you can root
Best regards
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You are speaking about YOUR phone. Not all G955U's (like mine, from Xfinity) have that option in the developer menu.

jerrycoffman45 said:
Look in the development section
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I've seen threads for PWND and SamFail.
( neither 1 really ideal, ie. 80% battery charge, but we gots what we gots. ) I'm on a SM-G950U with Boost Mobile. Any Recommendations of which to use?

thejackalsmark said:
I've seen threads for PWND and SamFail.
( neither 1 really ideal, ie. 80% battery charge, but we gots what we gots. ) I'm on a SM-G950U with Boost Mobile. Any Recommendations of which to use?
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Samfail
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I can confirm that this feature does not exist on a T-mobile S8 Plus and that T-Mobile technical support blames Samsung and Samsung blames T-Mobile. We all know that it is T-Mobile that turns this option off and delivers the ROM to devices. This is done strictly for monetary reasons, locking in advertising revenue and subsidies and customer forced loyalty. In fact, this is extremely anti-consumer anti-competitive and a completely despicable practice.
If you purchased a four-door vehicle and the back two doors were welded shut by the dealership and were told you could still access the back seats through the front seat, there would be complete outrage about such practices. However since most users are not developers like we are, and do not understand the implications behind this, such as security - in that you're not able to run a proper firewall on a device which is not rooted, there would be outrage on a congressional level.
Sorry for the rant, but this practice has to end. It is a loathsome practice whose benefit only serves to increase and secure revenue streams for those involved in controlling such features. They can say what they wish about the technical issues which may prevent this but it all boils down to money, money, money.

SM-G955U1 ?

I have full ODIN firmware with build G955U1UEU1AQDC for AT&T SM-G955U1 model. Question is: what provider is this phone from and do anybody need this firmware ?
If you do i will post it later today.

Thats for the ACG Cspire
https://www.getdroidtips.com/g955u1ueu1aqdc-galaxy-s8-plus-acg-cspire/

BigHussle said:
Thats for the ACG Cspire
https://www.getdroidtips.com/g955u1ueu1aqdc-galaxy-s8-plus-acg-cspire/
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so i should stay on Canadian xac?

unitz0mbie said:
so i should stay on Canadian xac?
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Yes, Stay Put for the moment. I think I found the XAA Version. I am installing it on my AT&T S8+ now using Prince's Odin I will upload it soon if it works.

BigHussle said:
Yes, Stay Put for the moment. I think I found the XAA Version. I am installing it on my AT&T S8+ now using Prince's Odin I will upload it soon if it works.
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yea i found it too, downloading too. let me know how it works and ill flash right after

unitz0mbie said:
yea i found it too, downloading too. let me know how it works and ill flash right after
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yes its working I uploaded it. feel free to download from my google drive

Just received a 955 U1 as well does anyone know if this is root able since it has an unlocked bootloader?

Kjc99 said:
Just received a 955 U1 as well does anyone know if this is root able since it has an unlocked bootloader?
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It's carrier unlocked not bootloader unlocked. Still not root and most likely won't ever get root+twrp for it.

ShrekOpher said:
It's carrier unlocked not bootloader unlocked. Still not root and most likely won't ever get root+twrp for it.
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Did last year's snapdragon S7 ever get root? I'm not used to this because all previous Galaxy phones were international, but my carrier is selling the U1 model this time around and not "F" varients... Im not holding my breathe for custom recovery/roms bit would be nice to use titanium backup and ad away...

Kjc99 said:
Did last year's snapdragon S7 ever get root? I'm not used to this because all previous Galaxy phones were international, but my carrier is selling the U1 model this time around and not "F" varients... Im not holding my breathe for custom recovery/roms bit would be nice to use titanium backup and ad away...
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The S7 got what we called ENGBOOT root. Which was not really full functioning root. It required you to flash a Samsung created engineering kernel, that is purposely unstable, but is designed to help Samsung repair shops fix corrupt devices.
With some tweaking root was achieved, but the bootloader stayed locked. And the performance was so degraded by the engineering kernel MOST people went back to stock and never used root.
Sadly rooting and ROMing most phones is going away. Especially now that Google is providing an easy way for developers to turn off access to an app if the user is rooted. Right now even if you have root you can't use Netflix, Samsung Pay, Android Pay, among many others.
If you want root still I'd look at a 1+ or the Essential phone or the international model if this phone. Otherwise you are probably out of luck.

ShrekOpher said:
The S7 got what we called ENGBOOT root. Which was not really full functioning root. It required you to flash a Samsung created engineering kernel, that is purposely unstable, but is designed to help Samsung repair shops fix corrupt devices.
With some tweaking root was achieved, but the bootloader stayed locked. And the performance was so degraded by the engineering kernel MOST people went back to stock and never used root.
Sadly rooting and ROMing most phones is going away. Especially now that Google is providing an easy way for developers to turn off access to an app if the user is rooted. Right now even if you have root you can't use Netflix, Samsung Pay, Android Pay, among many others.
If you want root still I'd look at a 1+ or the Essential phone or the international model if this phone. Otherwise you are probably out of luck.
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Since you have been so helpful at crushing my root dreams lol j/k.. Is there a way to get what I'm looking for i.e.
Ad-less youtube
Ad-away
And maybe a way to freeze/uninstall apps
All without being rooted?
Its been a long time since I had a stock phone and the freaking advertisements have gone wild... Thanks I appreciate it

Kjc99 said:
Since you have been so helpful at crushing my root dreams lol j/k.. Is there a way to get what I'm looking for i.e.
Ad-less youtube
Ad-away
And maybe a way to freeze/uninstall apps
All without being rooted?
Its been a long time since I had a stock phone and the freaking advertisements have gone wild... Thanks I appreciate it
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Yes.
I have been using AdClear for a while now and it works great including in YouTube. The development team has an xda thread that has the downloads and a bunch of great info. Just search xda.
I use BK Package Disabler to freeze apps. It lets you freeze individual processes in apps as well which is great for blocking only certain features of apps. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kunkunsoft.packagedisabler
For making a back to restore I actually like Samsung's Smart Switch. Works great to backup your phone to a computer.
Also in Developer settings you can manually address your DPI, and over in the S8 International threads there is a list of about 40+ fonts that can be installed.

ShrekOpher said:
Yes.
I have been using AdClear for a while now and it works great including in YouTube. The development team has an xda thread that has the downloads and a bunch of great info. Just search xda.
I use BK Package Disabler to freeze apps. It lets you freeze individual processes in apps as well which is great for blocking only certain features of apps. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kunkunsoft.packagedisabler
For making a back to restore I actually like Samsung's Smart Switch. Works great to backup your phone to a computer.
Also in Developer settings you can manually address your DPI, and over in the S8 International threads there is a list of about 40+ fonts that can be installed.
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Thanks appreciate it..
Galaxy S7 edge

I have an s8 and s8+ unlocked on TMobile. Want to use on Optus in Australia and then when I return on AT&T. Optus uses band 28 which T-Mobile doesn't . In another thread someone suggeted flashing G950U1 XAA, is this the "plus" equivalent? Assume steps to flash same? Also is this the download: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8/SM-G955U1/XAA/download/G955U1UEU1AQE3/171775/

JeffATL said:
I have an s8 and s8+ unlocked on TMobile. Want to use on Optus in Australia and then when I return on AT&T. Optus uses band 28 which T-Mobile doesn't . In another thread someone suggeted flashing G950U1 XAA, is this the "plus" equivalent? Assume steps to flash same? Also is this the download: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8/SM-G955U1/XAA/download/G955U1UEU1AQE3/171775/
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You could flash the AT&T firmware and get what you need.

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You could flash the AT&T firmware and get what you need.
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So AT&T firmware has advantage over this? Will it matter that it has AT&T firmware using on OPTUS Australia?
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JeffATL said:
So AT&T firmware has advantage over this? Will it matter that it has AT&T firmware using on OPTUS Australia?
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One of the phones I may try to sell when over there, though the buyer will have to get his own USB adapter

JeffATL said:
So AT&T firmware has advantage over this? Will it matter that it has AT&T firmware using on OPTUS Australia?
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One of the phones I may try to sell when over there, though the buyer will have to get his own USB adapter
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Yeah it has voice over LTE. And a few other things. Still gets great battery life and you can disable any att features you don't want.

hey guys..
is anyone root the device..? g955u is compatible with this device..?
G955U1UEU1AQE3

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Yeah it has voice over LTE. And a few other things. Still gets great battery life and you can disable any att features you don't want.
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Awesome. Will flash when I get a chance. Hopefully no issues on OPTUS.
This may seem like a stupid question, and I am assuming the answer is no, but does flashing an official firmware lock it to that carrier ?

JeffATL said:
Awesome. Will flash when I get a chance. Hopefully no issues on OPTUS.
This may seem like a stupid question, and I am assuming the answer is no, but does flashing an official firmware lock it to that carrier ?
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No as long as you sim unlock it first there should be no issues